Does prayer make all the difference? 

Yes! Prayer makes all the difference! We heard from our Sanctuary Choir this past Sunday that somebody took the time to pray for you and me. Aren’t you glad that somebody prayed for you and that somebody cared enough to take the time? When we say that we believe in the power of prayer, it means that we believe in the wisdom and power of words to bring hope and offer comfort to those who need it most. Let us continue to pray for one another. If you missed the service, you may watch it HERE. 

As we come to the close of Hispanic Heritage Month, this Sunday October 15, we are excited to welcome one of our very own. The Reverend Doctor Michael Diaz, Executive Pastor of Discipleship & Strategy at Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ in Dallas will join us this week to offer his words of encouragement and hope for Resurrection. Rev. Diaz served as the Director of Connections at Resurrection from 2010 – 2015.  

Join us this Sunday to hear more about how Rev. Diaz lives out his passion for Jesus and justice and reminds us of God’s promises. 

Rev. Denise Junious

Associate Pastor

Resurrection MCC

RevDenise@ResurrectionMCC.org

Important COVID-19 Awareness Message

We are encouraging voluntary masking during service and are providing self-serve individual communion elements as a precaution for the recent uptick in COVID cases.

Needed 2-3 folks to run Resurrection MCC's annual Thanksgiving Lunch, on Thursday, November 23rd.  

Duties to include pre-registration for food/volunteer sign-ups; day of set up 9:30 am to end; actual lunch 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 

See Georgette or contact her at

georgette@resurrectionmcc.org if interested.

Raymond Turner, Board Member and Co-Chair of the Pastoral Search Committee shares with us his announcement of the application dates of August 7- November 1, 2023 for Senior Pastor Applicants.

Please feel free to share this information with qualified, interested individuals.

Shareable YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/ZVjn7Ckati0

Pastoral Search Committee Page:

https://resurrectionmcc.org/resurrection-mcc-pastoral-search/

Application Materials:

https://resurrectionmcc.org/pastoral-search-application-materials/

Trunk or Treat Volunteer/Trunk Registration October 29, 2023 at 12:45 pm

On Sunday, October 29th, from 12:45 PM to 2 PM, participating adults will have their Halloween-themed decorated vehicles parked behind the Activities Building and pass out candy or other goodies to children from our church and the surrounding community.

The set up of your decorated vehicle will be your responsibility. Please allow time for decorating to be completed and ready for the children by 12:45 PM.

PLEASE REGISTER

Trunk or Treat, Sunday October 29th, 12:45 - 2 pm

RMCC church participants and surrounding community members are invited to Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 29, 2023 12:45 - 2 PM at the RMCC Parking Lot behind the Activities Building where we will decorate our vehicles and provide treats, games, and smiles to the children.

PLEASE REGISTER

4th Friday Night Out Houston

Silver Palace Chinese Buffet,

Oct 27, 2023 at 7:00 pm

Join us!! This is a social group for those in the Houston area. Our purpose is connecting, making friends and sharing a meal together at a selected restaurant. We will rotate around the city to give all a chance to attend. All are welcome!

When: 7:00 pm each 4th Friday of the month, with consideration given to holidays.

Additional Info: Each person is responsible for the cost of their own meal and drink. We will be asking for RSVPs to make appropriate arrangements.

PLEASE REGISTER

Finding Home Class

Have you found your church home yet? We would love to have you in our church family. Join us on 10/29 for a new member class and become part of our hopes and dreams for the future. 

PLEASE REGISTER

Mental Health & Wellness Workshop

Join the RMCC: Next GEN Group as we host Dr. Kimm M. Perez, a passionate practitioner in the fields of psychology and criminal justice as she arms us with mental health and wellness tools and information to support ourselves and loved ones. The workshop will address everyday scenarios impacting our daily lives. 

October 22, 2023 (1:00-2:30)

RMCC Gathering Place

All are invited 

PLEASE REGISTER

Pride Charities Fundraiser Event

Caring Cabaret



"Let's Hear It for the Boys!"

Sunday, November 19, 3 pm

Ovations Night Club

2536 Time Blvd., Houston

For Ticket Information, Email Roger Woest: rwoest@hotmail.com

Annual Church Forum, November 5, 12:30 pm, after Worship. All are welcome to this informational meeting with Q&A celebrating our church ministry and looking ahead to our ministry in 2024 including introduction of Board of Directors and Lay Delegate candidates and the proposed 2024 budget.  

Crazy Joy: Finding Wild Happiness In A World That's Upside Down,

Sept 27- Nov 1, Online

Crazy Joy by Mary Katherine Backstrom "Happiness is considered a destination, but the finish line is constantly moving-we are promised that a happy life is tied to these milestones. But what if society has it wrong? What if happiness isn't the goal at all? With her trademark candor and hilarious storytelling, MK paints a picture of a different life-one bursting with a force that is far more sustainable and vibrant: joy." Join Rev. Vicki Sheil-Hopper for this next Wednesday night virtual study. 

PLEASE REGISTER

In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left to die because he was gay. Members of the Tectonic Theater Project conducted more than 200 interviews with the people of the town and have constructed a deeply moving theatrical experience from these interviews.

The Laramie Project is a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable. This play is directed by Judy Reeves, Michele Richey, and Sam Martinez. It features Marjory Johnston, Caryn Fulda, Christopher Krause, Chip Davison, Megan Nix, Chris Cancila, Soren Bergegan, Reijon Liboon, Dixie Cooper & Mark Maccato with Marylin Faulkner. Terry Talley and Pamela Branstetter are backstage and Kiki Cummings is in the tech booth.

RESERVATION

2nd Friday Night Out 45 South Friends

Gringo’s in Pearland the "original" location

Oct 13, 2023 from 7–9pm

2202 E Broadway St, Pearland, TX

Come join us!! This is a social group for those in the Houston area. Our purpose is connecting, making friends and sharing a meal together at a selected restaurant. We will rotate around the city to give all a chance to attend. All are welcome!

Each person is responsible for the cost of their own meal and drink. 

We will be asking for RSVPs to make appropriate arrangements.

🤩🤩JOIN OUR NEW FACEBOOK GROUP HERE🤩🤩

PLEASE REGISTER

Love Wins: A Journey through Acts

Sep 20 – Nov 1, 2023

7 pm - 8:30 pm

Gathering Place

Join Pastor Candace for a 50-day journey through the New Testament book of Acts, an exciting story of the early church. .

The book will be available in Inspirations bookstore. 

PLEASE REGISTER

Social Justice Ministry Meeting

Virtual

Monday, October 16 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Resurrection MCC's Social Justice Ministry is about celebrating the diversity within our church family, giving a voice and outlet of supported advocacy for, and on behalf of members inside our MCC community and the community at large. 

This is achieved through specific ministry campaign development in areas where a need has been identified under the overall scope of Social Justice Ministry.

Current Campaigns include:

• Voting & Legislative Engagement
• Civil and human rights issues
• Local Civic Engagement
• Advocating for the Marginalized and Oppressed
• Immigrant Justice
• Creation Care & Environmental Sustainability
• Protecting and advancing the rights, dignity and freedom of the LGBTQ community
• Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  

PLEASE REGISTER

PLEASE REGISTER

Don't Stop Dancing, September 14th - November 16th, 7:15 - 8:30 pm

“You don’t stop dancing, because you grow old, you grow old, because you stop dancing!” RMCC, get ready for your very own LINE DANCE class continuing September 14th from 7:15 pm – 8:30 pm in the activities building. The instructor is the line dancing King himself, Marco Greer. Get ready to twist, turn, sailor, slide to the left and slide to the right to the latest catchy tunes. Classes are held weekly through November 16th.. 

PLEASE REGISTER

Imani Vida Drum Circle

Imani means Faith in Swahili, and Vida means Life in Spanish. We are a group of diverse individuals of the Greater Houston Area who love to come together in community and make music together. We make music through all sorts of percussion instruments...hand drums, shakers, rain sticks and even the sound of foot-stomping music. Drummers of all skill levels are welcome. No prior drumming experience is required to participate in our circle. Dancers are welcome too! We only ask that you bring your desire to be apart of our community drum circle. Meets 1st Saturday of the Month at Resurrection MCC at 1:30 pm. 

For more information, please visit https://www.meetup.com/drummingcircle/

Devotional & Prayer Facebook Group

Every Sunday and Wednesday

New Facebook Devotional Discussion Group: "Called Out"

The experience of growing up "different," having one's identity and relationships questioned or downright rejected, shapes the faith of LGBTQ Christians in ways those outside the community cannot fully understand. LGBTQ Christians need spiritual resources that speak to the unique joys and challenges of their journey.



E. Carrington Heath offers one hundred devotions on such topics as trauma, and more to nurture the faith of our LGBTQ siblings and help friends, family, and allies grow in understanding and faith.

Each Sunday and Wednesday, a new devotion from the book will be posted and discussed online. Join the group for notifications of devotion posts.

Join Our Facebook Devotional Community & Discussion Group

Invitation to Join Bell Choir

You are invited to learn and practice playing the chime instruments. It's an opportunity of delightful celebration in musical expression. Rehearsal times vary. It's helpful if you can read music but not necessary; just as long as you can count & tap your foot simultaneously.

Come with an open heart and a willing spirit! Email Teri@resurrectionmcc.org for more information.

PLEASE REGISTER

Toastmasters is every Monday, from 6:30 - 8 pm in the Gathering Place. 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 FindYourVoiceToastmaster@gmail.com for details. Toastmasters.org

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.

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!

VISIT THE CONNECT PAGE HERE

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.

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!

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!

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).

Rainbow of Hope 🌈Narcotics Anonymous is every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. on our campus in the Gathering Place. 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.

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).