Just in case you’ve missed our schpeels on ADVENT here is some useful information:

• Advent is a part of the churches liturgical calendar and dates back centuries ago.
• It is a time of preparation for Christmas, the celebration of the birth of Jesus.
• It is supposed to resemble the hope and expectancy that the OT Jews felt during the time they waited for the messiah.
• And it is supposed to parallel the way the church is in hope and expectancy for the second coming.

During this holy season we, as Mosaic, will join with the rest of the body of Christ throughout the world in reading the same scriptures, singing similar songs, and promoting the peace and justice of God’s Kingdom.

So here are some ways you can participate:

• Lead Mosaic in a prayer or verse
  • Reading Advent versus during worship time: Please email me and let me know if you can commit to reading 2 verses on a Sunday. We need at least TWO persons to commit to this each week of Advent.
  • Light a candle in the Advent wreath and lead Mosaic in a prayer. We need at least ONE PERSON to commit to this each week of Advent.

• Servanthood
  • Serving Locally- Check out the post on Mosaic Miami to find out info on serving Touching Miami with Love.
  • Serving Globally- More information will be posted on the site and talked about on Sunday about serving the Haiti Water Project.

Please email me with the Sunday that you’re available and what you’re interested in doing. Thanks for being an active participant in worshiping as a community.

Peace + Justice,

Leslie

“It’s about listening and responding. God speaks the divine word of love and mercy; we respond in gratitude and praise.” — Waiting in Joyful Hope (Daily reflection books)

If you are currently serving in the Mosaic Kids Ministry, we will be having a training for you on Sunday April 27 after Service at Church. You will receive teaching materials to use with the Mosaic Kids. If you aren’t serving and would like to learn more, fell free to join us. Contact Megan for more information: (321) 704-2166

Mosaic Kids Ministry Meeting

Sunday, April 27 after Service at Church *Date and time Change

Our kids need your help! If you have any of the following things and no longer have a use for them, donate them to Mosaic Kids! Bring them in to church any Sunday.

• Blocks
• Trains
• Children’s Books
• Children’s Bibles
• Big Puzzles
• Large Children’s Rug
• Gently Used toddler toys

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A film on “The Work of the People” by Mothlight Media.

Part anthropology, part history, part deconstruction – this is new material that Rob hasn't taught before, exploring how humans invented religion to make themselves feel better.

the god's aren't angry

November 20, 2007
8:00pm – 11:00pm
Hard Rock Live – Orlando
6050 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, FL

www.godsarentangrytour.com 

All events begin at 8PM with doors opening at 7PM.
Net proceeds from the tour will be given to the Turame microfinance project.

Rob Bell lives with his family in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he's the founding pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church. He also teaches in a short film format called NOOMA. Rob is the author of two books: Velvet Elvis and Sex God, both published by Zondervan.

Today, it is the not so well-known International Day of Non-Violence. It's a good time to stop and reflect on the tradition of Christian pacifism.

October 2 is originally the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, best known for helping lead India to independence, civil rights and freedom across the world. While not a believer, Gandhi was very much influenced by the teaching's and life of Christ.

“A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act.”

— Mahatma Gandhi, Indian political leader (1869-1948)

Related Links

The Politics of Jesus

When The Politics of Jesus Makes a Difference

Christian Non-Resistance – A Mennonite-Anabaptist Resource

A Journey to Christian Pacifism

Bonhoeffe's Pacifism

“The person who's in love with their vision of community will destroy community. But the person who loves the people around them will create community everywhere they go.”