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Defund Institutionalism, Fund Community
When institutionalism is present in a church, it shrivels the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Institutional religion values the organization more than God's transformation but institutionalism is not limited to Christianity - it happens whenever a structure is protected and people are viewed merely as consumers, criminals or data points. There are examples of institutionalism in corporations, non-profits, law enforcement, government, academia, sports and tech.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are a number of people who have been supporting small businesses, acknowledging their critical role in society. Small churches are like small businesses, close to the heartbeat of a community and able to respond to the needs people with agility, passion and a personal touch.
Many, many thanks to all who have funded the beloved community of MCCLV during a challenging time. Your gracious donations are providing groceries for families in need, spiritual hope for people experiencing isolation and an opportunity to build the kin-dom of God where all people are valued.
Jesus said, "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back." (Luke 6:38)
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MCCLV's Online Programming this Week
Wednesday Adult Bible Study
August 5 @ 7pm
This week, MCCLV's Bible Study takes a closer look at Acts 15-16. Join in Bible Study via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85788173520 Meeting ID: 857 8817 3520
Thriving on Thursday Online Prayer Gathering
August 6 @ 7pm
Enter into God's invitation to thrive on Thursdays at MCCLV. View on http://www.facebook.com/MCCLehigh or https://www.mcclv.org to view the live video.
10th Sunday of Pentecost Spiritual Formation
August 9 @ 10am
Join MCCLV's 10am Sunday Adult Spiritual Formation class on Zoom. To attend the class, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85112503116 Meeting ID: 851 1250 3116
10th Sunday of Pentecost Worship
August 9 @ 11:30am
11:30am MCCLV Sunday Worship Service via Facebook Livestream or viewable on the website: http://www.facebook.com/MCCLehigh or https://www.mcclv.org. Limited in-person seating is available (note reservation process below)
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- The 25-person limit in the sanctuary remains through August
- Reminder: Reservations close each week at 9am on Thursdays
- All in attendance are required to wear masks and practice physical distancing. There is no congregational singing and also no social hour. Know that it typically takes a few Sundays to become comfortable and adapt to worshiping in this new way.
For those unable to attend in-person, the worship livestream continues every Sunday at 11:30am on Facebook as well as the church's website.
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Sunday School Teacher Training
MCCLV Children's Sunday School enthusiastically invites all to consider serving as a teacher or teacher's aide for the 2020-21 school year. Teaching children and youth spiritual values is a vital ministry. All are welcome to attend a Sunday School teacher training on Sunday, August 23 at 10am via Zoom video. Write MCCLV's Children & Youth Ministry Coordinator Tirsa Rothman for more information: mstirsarothman@gmail.com
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An Abundance of Prayer
Join MCCLV Staff Members Rev. Goudy, Brian Jones and a number of local faith leaders in an Interfaith Service of Prayer on Sunday, September 13 @ 7pm. All are warmly welcome to pray with Bethlehem spiritual leaders representing a wide diversity of religious communities. Sponsored by the Bethlehem Interfaith Group, view the livestream here: https://youtu.be/mh0wOgNyccI
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