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To open Black History Month this year, Pastor Juanita Campbell Rasmus will be our guest preacher this coming Sunday, February 5. For 30 years Pastor Juanita and her husband Pastor Rudy have co-pastored St. John’s Downtown UMC. St. John’s embraces a vision of tearing down the walls of classism, sexism, and racism and building bridges of unconditional love, universal recovery and unprecedented hope.
As an author of Learning to Be: Finding Your Center After the Bottom Falls Out, Pastor Juanita addresses the challenge of putting others first and advocating for your relationship with yourself—how to treat others as well as yourself with kindness. She talks openly about “The Crash” when she experienced her own depressive episode, exhausted and deep in the dark night of the soul. And she shares her journey of recovery. She has also written Forty Days of Being a One (Enneagram Daily Reflections). After worship, Pastor Juanita will be available for a time of greeting and book signing.
Join us for this unique moment at Resurrection!
Every time I see another video of the assault of authorities upon a young black person, I feel the bottom fall out. Every time I follow the coverage of another mass shooting targeting a marginalized group as the two shootings in California against the API community, I feel the bottom fall out. With 30 mass shootings already in January, and the killing of Tyre Nichols, we know this is not the kindom Jesus beckoned us towards.
As we lifted these tragedies last Sunday in worship, we committed to continue kindom building, to continue demonstrating God’s love for all people through Christ-like action. You can also see the service HERE.
Still in the Sermon on the Mount, we heard four interpretations of the prayer Jesus taught the disciples. Each had the radical petition that we repeat often without thinking: “...on earth as it is in heaven.” One was, “Now, here on earth may your commonwealth come. On earth as in heaven may your dreams come true.” And another, “May your holy vision for collective flourishing come to fruition among us. May your dreams of justice, love, compassion, and connection be enfleshed on earth.”
All of these choose God’s reign over and against the empire, against the powers that be, and invite the disciples, you and I, to pray and to act to bring that commonwealth here and now. I hope we can hear the prayer’s radical invitation to find our center in God’s dream.
In hopes of wholeness,
Rev. Troy
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Gospel Ensemble's Annual Concert
The Journey to Hallelujah!
Celebrating an era of music that is still changing the lives of all people one soul at a time. The concert will be in-person and live-streamed. Join us for a night of uplifting and soulful Gospel music.
February 25th 2023
5:00 PM
RMCC Sanctuary
PLEASE REGISTER
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Volunteers Needed for Church-Wide Campus Care Day!
Volunteers needed for Spring cleaning our campus and preparing for the Greater Heights Chamber of Commerce's Crawfish Festival to be held on our parking lot on March 4th!
Activities will include, but not limited to, gardening, window cleaning and deep cleaning the sanctuary and gathering places. Come on out and help us shine!!
Sign up here on Church Center or in person on February 5th or 12th in the Gathering Place.
REGISTER HERE
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On March 4th, the Heights Chamber of Commerce is utilizing the Resurrection MCC parking lot to hold its Annual Crawfish Festival. This is an excellent opportunity to foster community and showcase our church and our people to our neighbors.
The Chamber is seeking volunteers for the event. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please register here: https://tinyurl.com/crawfishvolunteer or contact the Chamber at 713.861.6735.
Volunteer Areas
Band Support
Beautification Team
Breakdown Support
Crawfish Attendee Support
Idol of the Heights
Kids World
Set Up Support
Vendor Booth Check In
Volunteer Support
Parking
Greeter
Also...
Resurrection is having a booth in the VIP area and we want to staff this awesome PR opportunity with representatives from our different church ministries. Please contact Suzette@ResurrectionMCC.org for more information on taking an hour time slot for our booth. We would like 2 people per hour from 11 am - 6 pm or 14 individuals. We will have a planning session scheduled via the Church App in the weeks following up to the event.
We are expecting 6,000 visitors to have crawfish, enjoy Zydeco music and entertainment.
Join us!
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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
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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/
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Start the New Year by investing in your Spiritual Journey and Relationship with our Creator. Each week the group will look at and discuss various aspects of God of Love.
What does Unity of the Divine, and Stewardship of the Earth have to do with our Interspiritual Quest? How do we have faith in the absence of Proof and still welcome the stranger to the table? Are we willing to be forgiving/forgiven with mercy and show compassion in our actions? These are just a few of the questions/dialogues we will share in the weekly meetings of the group.
Jan 11, 2023 - Feb 15, 2023
7:00 - 8:30 pm VIRTUAL
Moderator: Rev. Vicki Sheil-Hopper
PLEASE REGISTER
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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. Rehearsals are held most Sundays after church from 12:30 to 1:30 pm in the Worship Arts room. 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!
REGISTRATION REQUESTED
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First Saturday Game Day - February 4, 2023
12:00 pm | Noon
PLEASE REGISTER
Please note: the 1st Saturday Game Day for March 4th is at George’s house,
7910 Feather Springs Drive as the church campus is in use for the Crawfish Festival.
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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.
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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!
VISIT THE CONNECT PAGE HERE
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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! | |
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). | |
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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 | | | | |
