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In your Jubilee year, biblical tradition imagines a whole year of setting things right, of resetting and aligning with God’s will for the people in very practical ways—forgiveness of debt, rebalancing resources in line with God’s kin-dom on earth as it is in heaven, and recommitting to faith and purpose in the world. This is done once every 50th year for the whole year.
Last Sunday we heard our congregation’s full mission statement with the expanded paragraphs that go with it. We most often use love in action to summarize our purpose and hope, but it is good to go back and read and hear the whole hope with the extra words:
"Our mission is to demonstrate God’s unconditional love to all people through Christ-like action.
Resurrection MCC is open to everyone. We share the love of God with all people just as they are. We experience a relevant spirituality that is both positive and practical, filled with liberating hope and unconditional love.
We are an inclusive and diverse congregation. We welcome people of all races, cultures, spiritual backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Because our faith is rooted in the ministry and teachings of Jesus, we respect those who connect with God through other spiritual paths.
Through Christ-like action we seek to love God and love our neighbor by doing justice, practicing kindness, and walking humbly with God.”
This is how we put first things first in a world with so many distractions. It is a daily practice and also a dream we continue to live into, more fully trusting those who handed it to us and those who will receive it from us as well. As we dream forward together, you are invited to have a meal together and to attend a community conversation for our congregation after church on September 25. You can register for September 25, Dreaming Forward HERE. I hope you can join us.
Living into jubilee,
Rev. Troy
PS: You can experience last week’s worship, First Things First, HERE.
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Dreaming Forward
As we emerge from the shadow of COVID, shutting down our church to COVID now being transformed into a manageable and treatable illness, we need to dream. Our people have been through a lot, and continue to long for connection, belonging, and to make a difference. Lives continue to be transformed by our love in action.
We will begin with a boxed lunch and then engage in conversation in both large groups and break-out sessions with three professional facilitators that will guide us through the afternoon.
Join us for a community conversation. Your voice is important. Register for Dreaming Forward, and please let us know what meal option you prefer and if you will use childcare. Options for ASL interpretation and attending virtually are also available.
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We celebrate all of creation, including our furry, feathered, and scaled friends, those with tails, and those without! In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, join us to bless your pet(s) on Zoom and IN-person. St. Francis left a luxurious life and devoted himself to Christianity after reportedly hearing the voice of God, who commanded him to rebuild the Christian church and live in poverty. He is the patron saint of animals and the environment because he loved all creatures and is said to have even preached to birds.
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Calling all adults and young adults who are 20 something to 30 something for time to meet, eat and share. We are kicking off this new ministry and can't wait to meet you!
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FOAMTastic Fun Party!
On Sun, Sept 25th, between 11:30 - 12:30 pm, the Children's fenced play area will be filled with foam. Some family-friendly music will play while children and adults alike have a dance party in the foam. The Foam party is provided by Monty the Magician aka, our very own, Dale Goodrum. Set up will begin at 11 am.
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Everything you need to know for the November election. 1. How to use the new equipment 2. Making sure your mail ballot is counted 3. How to vote curbside 4. Voter registration
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A variety of mattresses, bedframes, and bedding are displayed mattress-store style; products are demonstrated and orders are placed with on-site experts. Buyers indicate at the point of purchase which organization will receive a portion of that sale. Products are delivered later to the buyer's specified address. Live vocal entertainment by members of Resurrection and Houston Show Choir will be provided during the sale hours. | |
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Weekly discussions regarding the current tensions in the United States surrounding Social Justice issues. We all stand at a crossroad at this moment in time, we have three choices: 1) 'quit a road that is going somewhere we don't want to go, 2) surrender to the forces of resistance that obstruct our every step toward wholeness, and 3) go steadfastly on, even if we are not sure what we will find at the end of it. Courage is a brave choice; life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
The prophets had a choice, and so do we.
Join Rev. Vicki Sheil-Hopper on
Wednesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm on Zoom
REGISTRATION REQUESTED
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Campus Care Day is every 3rd Saturday of the month from 7 am - 10 am (Summer hours).
Meet up will be in the Gathering Place. September 17 is our next Campus Care Day.
When you arrive you'll have an opportunity to choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks that vary each month. Projects like landscaping, gardening, painting, and maintaining are frequently offered.
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Friday Night Out 45 South
Join us for delicious food, fellowship, and fun with the 45-South FNO Group!
September 9, 2022, at Demassis
19443 Gulf Freeway, Webster. 7-9 pm
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You'll never know what you're missing until you do it! We have a place for you in our volunteer ministries. What are you good at? What makes you happy? Do you have a skill or talent that will benefit others? Visit our Connect page on the website and learn more about our volunteer opportunities and how to join us!
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Brunch Buddies follows the Sunday Service at 12:30 PM at Tia Maria's located at
4618 Dacoma St. Check the Menu HERE.
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Virtual Brunch Buddies will continue to gather on Zoom each Sunday at 12:30 pm! Prepare a snack, meal, or just grab a drink, and connect online with your family of faith! Join us on Zoom at HERE. Questions? Email Connections@ResurrectionMCC.org. | |
Deep and Wide Daily Devotionals is by Resurrection MCC family member and author, Dr. Larry Ponder, who provides us with a year's worth of inspiring messages of God's inclusive love. Each daily meditation explores how we can live our personal goals of love in action - meant to be shared. Want to know more? Watch Dr. Larry's YouTube video HERE. There are books available in the Resurrection book store.
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Joining a choir is like getting a caged bird to sing! You know you love to sing, but worry if you are good enough to sing in a church choir. God thinks so, and so do we! Our choirs and musical groups are more than singing songs. We build deep friendships and a network of others that love doing what you love doing. Join us!
Sanctuary Choir - Traditional church music, more secular and familiar.
Gospel Ensemble - Woven with Gospel music and traditional African themes
Resurrection Choir - Combines modern and traditional music, and sacred genres, combining membership from both Sanctuary Choir and Gospel Ensemble
Practice:
Tuesday evenings 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm for Sanctuary Choir and Gospel Ensemble,
and 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm for Resurrection Choir.
Choirs alternate weekend service performances.
For Dance, Theater, and other performance-based ministries, reach out directly to Cassandra White via email.
Contact Cassandra White, Worship Arts Coordinator HERE for more information.
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Cold Drinks, a Snack, Books, and More!
The bookstore is open before and after each Sunday church service. Our books are carefully curated to fuel your spirit.
Come on in and say hello. We are happy to have you.
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Amazing things happen when we pray for one another in times of grief and celebrate together in times of joy. Send Requests online here: COMPLETE ONLINE FORM or by texting the word RMCCPRAY to 97000. We hope this electronic method will make it quick and easy to communicate the struggles and triumphs you are experiencing in a way that can provide our Pastoral Care Ministers with the information they need to support and encourage you along your journey. The form allows you to provide your name, contact information, the information about your prayer request or celebration, as well as an easy way to request a contact from a Pastoral Care Minister (only if you indicate you'd like a contact). Based on your preferences we can communicate by text, phone, video chat, or even in-person visits when necessary. We want to hear from you! | |
Weekday Devotional and Prayer is held every weekday at Noon on Zoom. During these virtual gatherings, we participate in a daily devotional, scripture readings, prayer, and a time to check-in with our church family. Click HERE to launch Zoom at Noon on weekdays. | |
If you haven't downloaded the church app, it's important that you do! Each time you attend a service in person or virtually, please CHECK IN so we know you were here. Using the church app is easy! You can find detailed instructions here. We hope you will download it and stay connected!
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Pride Charities, our partner agency which operates the food pantry at Resurrection MCC, relies on donations and financial support for the food needed to help the 175 families we assist each month. Please consider picking up a few extra extra bags of rice, beans, cereal, Vienna sausages, canned chicken, canned spam/lunch loaf, canned corn, canned green beans, canned peas, or any of the items found on this list. We are now accepting clothes at this time. To keep you, our volunteers, and our community safe, please place your donations in your trunk or back seat, pull up outside the pantry, stay in your vehicle, and our volunteers will remove the items from your vehicle. Volunteers will also be working inside the Clothes Closet this Saturday from 9 - Noon If you'd like to help sort, hang, and organize clothes, please be sure to wear a face mask. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided to you. | |
Text Giving is a great way to give electronically. The first time you'd like to give in this way, just text the word GIVE to 281-346-9444. You'll receive a text back asking for the amount of your donation. After you've entered that, you'll receive a link to provide your name, email address, as well as your debit/credit card or bank account information. That's it! And the next time you'd like to give, all you need to do is text a dollar amount to that same phone number, hit send, and you're done! If you'd like to contribute to a special fund, send a text with the words GIVE LIST to 281-346-9444 and you'll receive a reply asking how much you'd like to give, and then another text asking to which of our special funds you'd like your donation applied (i.e. General Gifts & Tithes, Foundation First Activities Building Fund, Texas Winter Storm Relief, Pride Charities Food Pantry, La Casa de Todos). | |
Narcotics Anonymous is every Tuesday at 7:00 pm on our campus as well as on Zoom. This Twelve Step recovery program offers hope and freedom from active addiction in a safe space for the LGBTQ community. This support group meets regularly in order to help one another learn a new way of life through sharing experiences, strength, and hope. All are welcome to come and learn more. For more information, please contact Patrick at 281-908-9729.
Narcóticos Anónimos (en español) es todos los miércoles a partir de las 8:00 pm en la Capilla Resurrection MCC. Asegúrese de usar una máscara cuando esté en el campus de la iglesia. Es un grupo de recuperación de 12 pasos que ofrece esperanza y libertad de la adicción activa en un lugar seguro para las personas LGBT. Estos grupos se unen para ayudarse mutuamente a aprender una nueva forma de vida, compartiendo su experiencia de fortaleza y esperanza.
re:MIND Depression & Bipolar Support Groups in-person meetings are now on Fridays at 12:00 pm in the Chapel. Online meetings are available at www.supportgroupscentral.com/reMIND. Click ‘Not Yet a Member’ and set up a free user account. Find a meeting and click ‘Register’ to sign up. Please note: If all spots are filled, click ‘Join the Waitlist’. You will receive an email reminder the day before and 15 minutes before your scheduled meeting. Please confirm or cancel. Meeting dates will be updated monthly. If you need assistance signing up please call (888) 799-0907 ext. 2 or email info@remindsupport.org. Spaces are limited so sign up today! Spanish Support Groups are available here.
Overeater’s Anonymous meets Saturdays at 9:30 am in the Chapel and will still offer the zoom meeting on Saturdays at 9:30 am on Zoom. Meeting ID: 402 391 084, Password: 176233. Phone in option (use same Meeting ID as above): +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston).
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Toastmasters is every Monday, from 6:30 - 8 pm online on Zoom. Impress your clients, your boss, or even a potential employer during your next job interview. Speak with confidence in one-on-one situations and in presentations for groups of 20 to over 200. Surprise yourself by becoming a member of Toastmasters and see how your personal goals will come true. With Toastmasters you will learn by doing as you improve your public speaking skills in a super supportive environment. Join us for our very own Toastmaster Club right here at Resurrection MCC. Contact Horacio Rodriguez at 954-662-4926 or Toastmasters@ResurrectionMCC.org for details. www.toastmasters.org
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