Grand Opening Dedication Celebration of their new church building located at 2930 W. Locust Street, Davenport, IA to be held the weekend of November 15 and 16.
DAVENPORT, Iowa, November 3, 2014 -. The community is invited to participate in the MCC QC Sneak Peek Open House on Saturday, November 15 from 2:00 - 6:00pm. Guests will be treated to coffee, punch and desserts as they tour the newly remodeled former Blockbuster building, which is now the home of an inviting social hall and a sanctuary wrapped in the warmth of stained glass windows. As artist Jim Rocker of Glass Illusions in East Moline says, "It's raining color to nourish our souls." All of the windows were purchased by members and friends to honor loved ones.
MCC QC was without its own church home for about a year after selling its former property at 3019 N. Harrison. The congregation was blessed to be able to meet for a time at the TriCity Jewish Center in Rock Island, and then at Tanglewood Chapel in Bettendorf. "The remodeling has been quite a challenge, both time-consuming and financially, but it is the result of the efforts of many, many loving hands and we are excited about the possibilities for new ministries and outreach at the new location," says MCC QC's pastor of ten years, Rev. Rich Hendricks.
The old Blockbuster Video sign at the location has been repurposed, with the same ticket shape that now has "MCC QC" and the MCC denominational logo on it. "It suits us," says Hendricks, "because after all, we're all a little bent, we're all a little torn, but with God and Jesus' love we've got just the ticket!" The Grand Opening and Dedication Service will take place at 11:00am on Sunday, November 16, and will be presided over by the Rev. Rachelle Brown, Emerging Church Specialist for Metropolitan Community Churches worldwide. Rev. Brown has served as a Pastor at two Chicago-area MCCs and is also the North Central MCC Network Leader. She holds a Master of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO, a Master of Communications from Missouri State University, and is a current PhD Candidate at Chicago Theological Seminary.
Immediately following the Dedication Celebration, MCC QC will host a spaghetti dinner in their new social hall. Those interested in attending the dinner should RSVP by November 13. For additional information, or to RSVP, please contact Rev. Rich Hendricks at 563-324-8281 or by email at richdhendricks@msn.com.
