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August 28 2013
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Bustin' Open the Bible - tonight 8/28 7pm
Abraham and Isaac
Calling all theologians, seekers, rebels,
Upcoming Events
Wed Aug 28:
7pm Bustin' Open the Bible!
questioners, doubters, wrestlers, and
healers,Bustin' Open the Bible
is back tonight,Wed Aug 28.
Join us at 7:00pm in the Social Hall as
Sun Sep 1:
10:30am Worship Service
we explore the story of Abraham and the sacrifice of
Isaac. See you there!
Mon Sep 2:
Labor Day - Office Closed
FUN-raising Pizza Night at CiCi's!
Will You Come?
Tue Sep 3:
7pm Trans-Cendence
Wed Sep 4:
7pm Self-Acceptance
Project
Sun Sep 8:
10:30 Worship Service
Join us at CiCi's Pizza on Altamesa in Fort
Worth:
Sunday, Sept 8, 5-9pm
3401 Altamesa Blvd,
Fort Worth, TX 76133
(817) 370-6292
5-9pm Pizza Night- CiCi's on
Altamesa (Fort Worth)
Just turn your receipt in the bucket on the counter and
Agape' will get 15% of receipt totals we collect!
Mon Sep 9:
6pm Worship Team Meeting
Progressive Dinner Fundraiser!
Wed Sep 11:
7pm Bustin' Open the Bible!
Fri Sep 13:
5:30pm Samaritan House
Sat, September 14
Mark you calendars! Our next Progressive
Dinner fundraiser will be on Saturday,
September 14, starting at 6pm (in Edgecliff
Village). The Theme:
Supper Club
Sat Sep 14:
6pm Progressive Dinner
Fundraiser (in Edgecliff
Village)!
Sun Sep 15:
10:30am Worship Service
Dinner and Movie
With the Village Six DykeClones!
$20 per person
Come dressed in your fav 1950's gear, eat some food and
watch the movie, "Grease". Contact Cha-Cha (aka: Linda
S.) at 817-568-1432 for more information.
Homosexuality and the Bible Classes
Mon Sep 16:
6pm Worship Team Meeting
Wed Sep 18:
7pm Homosexuality & the
Bible
Sat Sep 21:
9am-??? Paint Our
Classrooms!
Sun Sep 22:
10:30am Worship Service
11:45am Meet, Greet & Eat!
Mon Sep 23:
6pm Worship Team Meeting
Wed Sep 25:
7pm Homosexuality & the
Bible
Fri Sep 27:
5:30pm Samaritan House
Supper Club
Sun Sep 29:
10:30am Worship Service
New Members Class (after
Worship)
Mon Sep 30:
6pm Worship Team Meeting
Upcoming Birthdays
08/31
09/01
09/06
09/11
09/12
09/14
09/16
09/21
Barbara Brittain
Mickey Howell
Seth Wynn
Lori Sewell
Lisa Davenport
Zac Edwards
Larry Hollis
Faith Ashton
Cherylyn Chance
Wren Wynn
09/22 Gail Russell
09/23 Letty Cruz
Homosexuality & The Bible
Wednesday September 18 & 25
Agape' MCC
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7:00 P.M.
The LGBT community has faced discrimination from society
largely based on 6 verses out of over 30,000 that are used
to bash same-sex relationships. In other portions of
scripture, the Bible seems to affirm same-sex attraction.
The Bible should be interpreted through the life and
ministry of Jesus, who never condemned anyone for having
same-sex attractions.
These classes will discuss the clobber passages, passages
that affirm, and look at resources that will help anyone
wanting a better understanding of the Bible and sexual
orientation.
Please Paint Our Classrooms - Sat Sept 21
Volunteers Needed
We're coming into the home stretch... the new
classrooms are almost done!
Paint Our Classrooms!
(and Fellowship Hall)
Sat, Sept 21
09/25 Vida Trevino
9am - ???
Questions: Linda S. or Ward T.
Web Bible Resources
The Text This Week Revised Common
Lectionary, Scripture Study
and Worship:
http://www.textweek.com/
Out In Scripture Archive:
http://www.hrc.org/scripture/
Need a Book, Bible, CD?
Shop Online at Your Agape'
MCC Bookstore. Save 20% on
most items & get 5% back for
our church.
Link on our
Virtual Store Link
Business Directory:
Susan Blanchard
Sacred Tree Photography
Photos for all occasions
(972)822-1738
[email protected]
Denise LaRae
Massage Therapy
817-879-5585
[email protected]
Call for appointments
Cassy Batts
Amaya Realty Group
RE/MAX Trinity
[email protected]
Business:817-737-1983
go to website here!
Resolve Conflict, LLC
All types of mediation for the GLBT
Community- classes too.
www.resolveconflictonline.com
or call 877-9-2agree
Lori Sewell
Ameriplan
Independent Business Owner
214-797-4824
Click here for email
We invite you to bring painting supplies and equipment IF
you have them - especially rollers, rolling pads, rolling pan
plastic liners, drop cloths, and painters tape. We have
PLENTY of brushes already :-). If you cannot help with the
actual painting but want to bring supplies to help with the
effort that would be greatly appreciated.
New Members Class - Sun Sept 29
Check It Out!
If you have been considering becoming a
member of Agape' and want to learn more,
please join us and explore the history of
Metropolitan Community Churches and Agape'
MCC, where we have been and where we are going! No
need to RSVP! If you have questions please feel free to
email Rev. David at [email protected].
Membership Class
Sunday Sept 29
After Worship Service
Recycled Art Materials Needed!
Can You Help?
It's time for another plea for recycled art
materials! School is starting and I'll be using
all sorts of things with my art students.
Things you would normally toss like:
magazines, colored plastic lids (no white or
clear, please), metal bottle caps of all kinds, fabric scraps,
dried or silk flowers, dryer sheets, bubble wrap, net bags
that oranges, potatoes, and onions come in, thin sheets of
corrugated cardboard, sponges, broken jewelry, broken
watches, rusty hardware, springs, eggshells, RANDOM
things:-)
If you aren't sure - send me an email (click here) and I
will let you know. One HUGE request - used canvases. All of
the artwork in the church is on recycled canvas- found in
garage sales and flea markets. I'd appreciate all your
used/recycled treasures! Thank you!!! - Judy
Cancer Prevention Study
Research today for a cancer-free
tomorrow
Join Rev. David in signing up for this study!
To better understand ways to prevent cancer,
the American Cancer Society is recruiting men
and women across the US and Puerto Rico for
a landmark new research study - Cancer Prevention Study-
Contact Us At:
www.agapemcc.com
817-535-5002
Join Our List
3 (CPS-3). Enrollment is being made possible in partnership
with Tarrant County College from Oct. 29 - Nov. 7, 2013.
Individuals may choose to participate if they are willing to
make a long-term commitment to the study (which involves
completing follow-up surveys periodically over the next 2030 years), are between the ages of 30 and 65 years old
and have never been diagnosed with cancer.
CPS-3 will help researchers better understand the genetic,
environmental and other factors that may cause or prevent
cancer.
For more information, visit www.cancerstudytx.org or
call 1-888-604-5888.
Life Pantry Needs Your Contributions!
May We Have Some More Please?
The Agape' Family has been so generous in
bringing in non-perishable items for our Life
Pantry and it has been a blessing for so
many! We are beginning to run a bit low
and wanted to just remind you to continue
donating as you can...let's feed the people! You can find a
list of suggestions and guidelines at this Agape' MCC
website link.
Prayers for
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Healing for Jim's nephew Cole who was in an ATV
accident and sustained a broken neck and
shoulder...comfort and strength for Cole and family
and wisdom for all the healers as they make this
journey.
Relief from pain and healing for Jim.
Healing and happiness for Linda S. brother.
Fleur - on the passing of Javert...her feisty
chameleon.
Continued healing for Sarah, Susan, Finn and the
family from a bad cold that is hanging on.
A brother who is interviewing for a new job, may
the path unfold in amazing ways.
All of those who are searching for peace and
meaning.
Tori - Peace, comfort and healing as she undergoes
triple bypass surgery, wisdom and sharp skill for
her healers.
Chris' mom and dad - good energy.
Jenny - who is finishing chemo...healing and
wholeness.
Continued good energy, fun, and wisdom as
everyone goes back to school.
A saturation of love, compassion, and service to all
would cover the world.
God, Hear Our Prayers.
Praises for
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Candice's remarkable motorcycle crash adventure,
miraculous health was the outcome.
Joe R. - who brought texture to the new rooms.
A beautiful back to school week.
An amazing lunch this past Sunday, hail to the
cooks and servers!
Mary's last minute mowing...she just happened by
and our grass needed a haircut.
Rick's healing knee and his smiling face this past
Sunday.
The folks who always show up when we need them.
The beauty of the earth.
A beautiful Tree of Life, gifted from Fleur.
Blessed are those who put their trust in God.
Psalms 40:4
Worship Service This Sunday - September 1
The Welcome - Rev. David Wynn
Islamic Call to Prayer - Media
The Call to Worship - "Welcome" - Community
Time with Our Children - Rev. David Wynn
A Response - "We Are Walking in the Light of God" - Community
Call To Sacred Space - Native American Ranger Prayer by David Lakota
The Call to Presence - "Draw the Circle Wide" - Community
The Reading - John 14:6 - Barbara Brittain
Centering in Presence - "Deep In Love With You" - Community
Time of Teaching - Rev. David Wynn
"There's No Denying That Jesus Was a Student of Many Paths"
Time of Centering - "All Who Are Thirsty" - Community
Community Prayer -Rev. Robert Myers
"The Prayer That Jesus Taught Us" from a New Zealand Prayer Book
Prayer Response -"All Who Are Thirsty" - Community
A Time of Offering - Cassy Batts
Celebration of Holy Communion - Rev. Teresa Mallott
Song of Sending Forth - "Lifesong" - Community
The Sending Forth - Rev. David Wynn
MCC News from Around the World
MCC Headline News
Governing Board, Job Posting, Action Alerts, Resources, and more!
MCC Governing Board Announcement
Governing Board Vacancy
MCC Headline News Special Edition
New Director of Church Life and Health - Rev. Tony Freeman
Community News and Events
AIDS Outreach Center (AOC)
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Update
Samaritan House
Tarrant County Gay Pride Week Association
Transgender Education Network of Texas
Our Mission - With open hearts, open minds, and open arms, Agape' MCC is a nurturing faith
community seeking God's will by celebrating inclusive worship, redefining family, and providing a
voice for justice.
Our Core Values - We believe that a sacred space: Welcomes and affirms all people; Does not "stand
idly by" in the face of inequity and injustice: Communicates the unconditional love of God for all;
Improves the spiritual connections between each person and God as she or he understands God.