‍This Week at MCC Illiana 

Family Game Night and Dinner

This Friday, September 29th, 6:30pm

Join us for an evening of games and food at our Gayme Night coming up on this Friday, September 29th starting at 6:30pm. There are games at the church and you are invited to bring your favorite game. This is a family-friendly event with board games, card games and a lot of fun. There will be a simple meal provided, $5 suggested donation for the food. The dinner will be homemade veggie chili with a side of hot dogs for the meat-eaters. 

Fellowship Sunday, October 8th

October marks 55 years of ministry for our global movement that is Metropolitan Community Churches. Celebrate our denomination's history and local ministry with MCC Illiana on Sunday, October 8th at our 10:30am worship

We share this day with all our churches in MCC and grow in the many ways in which MCC has made a difference in the world.

Thursday Night Zoom Virtual Bible Study, 7pm 

Our Small Group Bible Study gathers on Thursday nights for a time of fellowship and scriptures. Rev. Michael leads the hour together from the comfort of your computer with this online ZOOM connection. 

Join us either on your computer / tablet / smartphone through the zoom link or dial in like a conference call.  There will be a time to check-in, a bible study and prayers. ZOOM is free to use. Join Zoom Meeting - Computer with at least a microphone, tablet or smartphone
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7828858504 

Or Dial in on your phone for voice only    312 626 6799        Meeting ID: 782 885 8504

Monthly Potluck – Sunday, October 29th at noon

Our next end of the month potluck lunch will be Sunday, October 29th following our Sunday morning worship. You are invited to bring a dish to share for our hospitality time as we gather around the table for fellowship as a community of faith.

Support MCC Illiana Today!

MCC Illiana continues to make a difference in our community and we need your continued support. Please consider make your donation today. Checks can be mailed to MCC Illiana, 5579 Clem Road, Portage, IN 46368 or you can make your tax-deductible donation to Metropolitan Community Church online today by clicking the Give button.

‍This is a quick and easy way to financially support our church with your giving.  Consider making setting it up as a recurring donation for your added convenience. Tithe.ly is a secure payment system.

MCC Illiana Prayer List

At Metropolitan Community Church Illiana prayer is not only an important part of our weekly worship service but also an important part of our daily, spirit-filled lives. We invite you to pray with us each day for the needs of our community and our world. If you have any personal prayers that you would like to include, please email them to thisweek@mccilliana.org with the subject line Prayers

• For MCC Illiana and the work of our denomination
  
• Praise for the blessing of Joe and Aubrey’s marriage
• For Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care who needs a full-time activities director
• Thanks for a good doctor’s appointment
• For friends to be healthy and full of love
• For those dealing with the earthquakes and floods in Africa
• For Brenda who is the hospital
• For safe travels for one going on vacation
• For Charlotte who lost her beloved dog, Heidi
• For Rikki who is having health concerns
• For the DeGroot family following the passing of Dwayne and his son
• For those recovering from the hurricanes and storms
• For Margo 
• For Sharon and Kathy following the loss of their dog Charlie
• For Addy and Luka
• For strength for Candance, Dan and baby Jesse
• For Dennis who is recovering at home
• For Rikki to find fulfilling work 
• For Ash who is looking for work
• For Margo who needs a new helper
• For Ronnie who is back in the nursing home
• For Jane and Cynthia
• For Paige who had thyroid cancer surgery
• For Pat, Mia and Ben
• For BJ and Gerry and Collette
• For Julie as she recovers from cancer surgery
• For Lyn
• For Melinda and Whitney 
• For De as she lives with cancer
• For those in our community who have experienced trans related violence
• For those with HIV/AIDS and for the work for a cure
• For our GLBTQ youth and the struggles they endure.