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Welcome MCCLV New Members

During its annual Commitment Sunday celebration this past Sunday, MCCLV welcomed four new members (clockwise from top left): Robin Capoor, Tom Gugliuzza, Michael Solomon & Christine Ney. Praise be to God for each new member's spiritual journey, unique God-given gifts and commitment to continue growing in Christ through MCCLV.
Welcome MCCLV Board Members

On Commitment Sunday, MCCLV Members elected (clockwise from top left): Sue Carpenter, Lisa Engle, Ben Phillips and Cheryl Miller to two-year terms on the church's Board of Directors. Praise God for responding to God's call to serve in Board ministry. “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant” (Matthew 20:26). 
Cookies & Waffles & More

While prepping for Thanksgiving, take a moment to mark your calendars for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at MCCLV. After Christmas Eve worship at 6pm on Saturday, December 24, join for a time of fellowship and cookies following the service. Then enjoy a Christmas Breakfast on Sunday, December 25 at 10am followed by the Christmas Day worship service at 11:30am. To help out with one or both of these events, contact MCCLV's Minister for Outreach & Justice Bam Noriega at BamNoriega@mcclv.info
What Are You Thankful For & For Whom Are You Grateful?

What are you thankful for and for whom are you grateful? There is an abundance of good things and there are plenty of good people in our lives for whom we may give God praise and glory. Join MCCLV in giving thanks to God on Thanksgiving Eve with a worship service in Whitehall. MCCLV will be joining First Presbyterian Church of Hokendauqua at 7pm on Wednesday, November 23. Please note that this service is not at MCCLV! Go to First Presbyterian Church of Hokendauqua, located at 3005 S. Front Street, Whitehall, PA 18052. All are warmly welcome to attend. To join the service live and online, go to: https://www.facebook.com/HokeyPres.
Upcoming Adult Bible Study 

Join MCCLV for an online ONLY Advent Bible Study series starting on Tuesday, November 29 at 7pm ET. Facilitated by Rev. Randy D'Angelo, all are warmly welcome. Join on Wednesdays at 7pm ET with Zoom Meeting ID: 876 0624 8826
Coming Up Soon

On Tuesday, December 6 @ 7pm ET the MCCLV Pastor will be featured on the Muhlenberg College World Views program, interviewed by Religion Professor Chip Gruen. To join in person, go to the Muhlenberg Campus at 2400 Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104 and the event is being held in the Seegers Union building. Or, watch the event live and online at this link: https://muhlenberg.zoom.us/j/93107109686?pwd=bTMreXRnSlluUjhNTnltUDBJMzQ2QT09#success Rev. Goudy will be discussing the MCC denomination, built on radical inclusivity. Conceptions and misconceptions about Christianity and its role in social justice and inclusion will also be explored.
This Week @ MCCLV

Online Centering Prayer 
TONIGHT 
Tuesday, November 22 @ 5pm ET
To receive the Zoom information, contact RevBethGoudy@mcclv.info

Online Adult Spiritual Formation
TONIGHT Tuesday, November 22 @ 6pm ET

Join online for a Bible Study facilitated by Rev. Goudy. Zoom Meeting ID: 876 0624 8826

In-Person Adult Spiritual Formation
TONIGHT Tuesday, November 22 @ 7pm

Join in-person for a Bible Study facilitated by Rev. Goudy. Meet in the church's Social Hall.

In-Person & Online Thanksgiving Eve Service
Sunday, November 23 @ 7pm ET

Join in-person at First Presbyterian Church of Hokendauqua at 3005 S. Front Street, Whitehall, PA 18052 or participate via the livestream at: https://www.facebook.com/HokeyPres

In-Person & Online Inspirational Worship
Sunday, November 27 @ 11:30am ET

Join on site or via the church's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/MCCLehigh

In-Person & Online Fellowship
Sunday, November 27 @ 12:30pm ET

Join in the church's entryway or, if online, stay on the broadcast and chat via the comments
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