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MCC in 2003
WINTER
Our first 'Women of Faith' evening in September was a great success, with over 100 ladies gathering for a meal, and to be ministered to by Dr Sheila McLaughlan of Inverness Church of God. We had more of the same at the next big night on Friday 28th November, kicking off the festive season with a traditional Christmas Dinner. Again we were blessed by Dr Hazel Carr from Cornerstone Church, Dalgety Bay, Fife. Food, Fellowship and Faith will remain on the menu for 2004, with Rosemary McCauley from Northern Ireland speaking on Saturday March 13th.
December is Pastor Hugh Chalk's favourite month, and we had a multitude of parties, meals out, meals in, the Christmas 'Its a Wonderful Life' Mossy, Nativity plays from both the Sunday School classes and Youth Groups, Carol Services (both indoor and outdoor), a spectacular 'Stars In Your Eyes', a watchnight service and (finally) a Hogmany Ceildh!
AUTUMN
Our final outdoor baptism service of the year was on September 20th at Luss, with another seven young believers entering the (chilly) waters!
As autumn rapidly approached, there was plenty going on in the dark nights and even the damp days here at MCC.
Pastor Hugh Chalk and his family returned from South Carolina after a rewarding time spent shadowing various ministries at Seacoast Church. Hugh has stepped away from his business, and commenced full time employment within the church, immediately facilitating new groups and activities to meet the increasing needs of a growing church!
The Mossy Cafe kicked back after the holidays with a Matrix themed evening
as we focussed on The Chosen One. The next evening in October was a blast
off into 'Space'... pondering the wonders of the universe, and how creation
confirms a Creator. In November we considered giving to others and for others,
our theme tune being 'Everything I do, I do it for you' ; with a moving
court room drama reminding us of the ultimate sacrifice - Jesus laying down
His life for our wrong doings. FILLED WITH THE FRUITS...
God has
blessed us so much here at Mossvale Community Church in the last year.
Our numbers have more than doubled, and there is an increased zeal for
the things of God, brought on by the enthusiasm of many young converts
and the leading of the Spirit in the lives of more mature believers. We
are excited at what God is doing amongst us, and in our community. We
pray that in the year to come we will come forth with even more fruits
- and this has been shown quite dramatically in our church tree. This
year, for the first time ever! - it has brought forth fruit!!! Philippians
1:10-11 ...that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you
may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, being filled
with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory
and praise of God. PORT
BAN HOLIDAY 2003
Nearly 60 of our congregation spent the first week of the school summer break having a fantastic fellowship holiday at Port Ban Holiday Park, Kilberry. We spent several days in the sun and luxury caravans, holding worship meetings, a daily kids club, and one of our most moving baptismal services ever, with eight taking the plunge. Click on the pictures to see them full size!
Nearly 60 of our congregation spent the first week of the school summer break having a fantastic fellowship holiday at Port Ban Holiday Park, Kilberry. We spent several days in the sun and luxury caravans, holding worship meetings, a daily kids club, and one of our most moving baptismal services ever, with eight taking the plunge. Click on the pictures to see them full size!
VISION FOR AUSTRIA
May saw a return
visit from Gowan Wheeler to hear of the progress since he and his wife Sarah
and children moved from Musselburgh to become missionaries to Austria.We were encouraged by their step of faith and the work that the 'Vision for Austria' network of churches are doing.
We were challenged to pray as we were educated to the spiritual needs of that nation - a country of great beauty and yet high rates of depression!
ARISE MY LOVE
We now have a web page all about our Easter Pageant! Click here to find out more...
THOMAS EDGAR
On Thursday,
April 17th 2003, Mossvale Community Church's most elderly member Thomas
Edgar passed away in Johnstone Hospital.Tom's health had been failing for many years, and he had been in hospital since Christmastime.
Tom will be especially remembered for his cuppa during the service (to help his diabetes) and as his eyesight failed, his talking watch which he would check when the sermon seemed to not be drawing to a close!
ORDINATIONS
On Sunday February 15th March 2003 we were delighted to ordain Gary Smollen as Elder and Margaret Gibson as Deaconess. Their recognition comes after being faithful members for many years, and serving God's people. Gary's heart is for preaching and teaching, while Margaret's is for prayer and the children of the church.
MEN'S AND WOMEN'S NIGHTS
Due to requests and demands(!) we have now started seperate evening meetings for both men and women. The men will meet on Tuesdays, and have an exciting series of teaching tapes from T.D.Jakes lined up.
The women are meeting on Wednesdays, and they have been enjoying watching the 'Women of Faith' Conferences, with some of today's greatest women speakers.
The meetings are facilitated by Gary Smollen and Jeanne Chalk. All interested adults are welcome - both meetings will be based in MCC, starting at 7.30pm.
A common sight in the area around MCC. High unemployment, drug misuse, boredom,
& a struggle to maintain community spirit as the high school is closed and
housing is torn down. Much of Shortroods is planned for demolition & rebuilding,
- empty buildings are often torched. Pray for us as we reach out to the people of this area as they struggle to maintain identity and seek reason and purpose for their lives.
I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
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