Sunday Morning Sermon: Sunday's sermon is titled “Utterly Amazed” from Habakkuk 1:1 - 2:1. The Old Testament reading is II Kings 21:1-18, and the New Testament reading is Romans 1:8-17.
There will be only one MCC in-person service this Sunday at 9:00 AM.
Live streamed Virtual Church (link) is available streaming at 9:00 AM.
Virtual Foyer on Zoom (link) at 10:15 AM.
The recorded services are also available on MCC YouTube Channel (Link).
Week 37 of 52 Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know by Dave Adamson: “Hasidut” (or “Chasidut”) = to walk intimately with God. Perhaps you have seen the word “Hasidic” used as a synonym for orthodox Judaism. It’s the same root. A hasid is pious person who sets out every day to pursue God’s will, obeying and serving Him to show our love and loyalty. For Christians, it is not distinctive dress that identifies us as hasidic, but rather the simple routine of seeking the Lord’s direction in prayer coupled with obedient follow-through.
Let’s continue to pray for this year’s election. Our Lord is Sovereign over all of history, including the future parts. This was true even before voting was invented. I am glad we live in a time and place where we get to vote, but it is God whom I trust to bring good things to his people out of any circumstance.
MCC News: MCC’s Phase II is starting soon. That will include opportunities for our small groups and a Sunday school class for our younger kids starting next Sunday, 11/14 (not tomorrow). The details and guidelines for next week’s class will be announced at church tomorrow, and we will post them on this website and on the Facebook post next week.
Next Sunday is also the week our kids (including the ones who are too old for Phase II Sunday school) can help pack shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Thanks to all of you who have donated. We have one more week to donate for the shoeboxes, then we will switch to Angel Tree as usual.
Please pray for the Eley family. Some of our MCC Eleys are traveling to GA this weekend for the memorial service for Edmond’s brother.
MCC Do-Gooders: Here’s an opportunity to help just by making connections. I am trying to find two cars, one temporary and one permanent. I have a friend who needs a reasonably priced, reliable car with good AC. Also, we are looking for a car that our missionary friends could use for several weeks from mid-November until the start of 2021. Please contact me if you have an idea for either car.
Tomorrow’s sermon is the start of a new 3-week series on Habakkuk. As usual, for those with the time and inclination, I would recommend that you prepare by reading the entire book in one sitting.. This time it is only three chapters.
We will conclude the “History v. Hamilton” zoom meetings this Friday at 6:00 PM. All are invited, and there is no expectation that you should have attended the earlier ones. This week, we will discuss Act II. If you don’t see the invitation on Facebook, let me know and I can send you a link.
Please join us for worship at Melbourne Community Church this weekend, however you can. The live service begins at 9:00 AM, and it is live streamed on our YouTube channel. The full service is available on our website after that.
Our “virtual foyer” Zoom meeting has settled into a steady group of attenders who connect briefly (about 45 minutes) after the worship.