August 22, 2010

Prelude HeavenSound Handbells Church Alive

Resurrection
Falling Metropolitan
by Angelo Badalamenti arr by Jim Winslett Community Church,
like all MCCs around
the world, is founded
on the basic core
values of inclusivity,
Our Community Gathers Rev. Janice Ladd community, spiritual
transformation, and
Joy Jolley social justice. The Holy
Spirit breathed into
MUSIC ❘ “WE ARE THE CHURCH ALIVE” this denomination the

PROGRAM
+ Hymn
JACK HOGGATT-ST.JOHN & DAVID PELLETIER ©1980 ❘ MCC SAN FRANCISCO HYMNAL #176
truth that everyone,
every single person,
We are the Church Alive is a beloved child of
God. And when you
get it in your heart,
mind, and soul that
you are beloved by

❘
the source of life, the

Worship Services
source of love, then as
Jesus said, “you will do
even greater things!”
Throughout August
we will reflect on
how to step out
with intentionality
and bring our core
beliefs to life through
our daily spiritual
practices. We will
renew our call to be
the Church Alive
so that we can
participate in God’s
transformational love
for the world.
We will study five
practices, grounded
in our core beliefs
that will guide us
in our call to be
the Church Alive:
Radical Hospitality,
Passionate Worship,
Intentional Spiritual
Transformation,
Compassionate
Mission and Service,
and Extravagant
Generosity. These
practices open our
heart—to God,
to others, to a life
that matters, a life
rich with meaning,
relationship, and
contribution. They
help form us so
that we may bring
that forward as the
Church Alive: Christ’s
+ Invocation Rev. Mona Lopez presence on this earth!

+ Please rise in body or spirit.

 First Reading Georgette Monaghan (9 am)
We Listen Gloria Marrero (11 am)

Jesus' words told the Jeremiah 1:4-10

truth and the leaders
were shamed. In
this act we see that
Now the word of the Lord came to me saying, ‘Before I formed you in the
caring for the needs womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you
of others is actually a prophet to the nations.’Then I said, ‘Ah, Lord God! Truly I do not know how
an integral part of our to speak, for I am only a boy.’ But the Lord said to me, ‘Do not say, “I am only a
worship and spiritual boy”; for you shall go to all to whom I send you, and you shall speak whatever
growth. Service is a I command you.
form of worship. Even
in the midst of our
Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, says the Lord.’
worship services there Then the Lord put out his hand and touched my mouth; and the Lord said to
are opportunities me, ‘Now I have put my words in your mouth.
to minister to the See, today I appoint you over nations and over kingdoms, to pluck up and
needs of others. And to pull down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant.’
when we minister to
the needs of others
outside of our church Musical Interlude
buildings we are
creating new We Are the Body of Christ
sacred spaces.

In many ways,
One heart, one Spirit, one voice to praise you.
LGBTQ people We are the body of Christ.
of faith have been One goal, one vision: To see you exalted. We are the body of Christ.
creating sacred spaces And to this we give our lives to see you glorified.
throughout our One heart, one Spirit, one voice to praise you.
history. Community We are the body of Christ.
centers and health
clinics are just a
couple of examples. + Second Reading Joel Palomares (9 am)
Even the purposely Elisa Vega-Burns (11 am)
nondescript bars
that open in hostile
communities are Luke 13:10-17
places where isolated
people gather to Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.And just then
socialize and realize there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years.
that they are She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up straight.When Jesus saw her,
not alone. he called her over and said, ‘Woman, you are set free from your ailment.’When
he laid his hands on her, immediately she stood up straight and began praising
~ HRC, Out in Scripture
God.
21st Sunday in Ordinary
Time (Proper 16), Year C But the leader of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had cured on the
sabbath, kept saying to the crowd, ‘There are six days on which work ought
to be done; come on those days and be cured, and not on the sabbath day.’But
the Lord answered him and said, ‘You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the
sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger, and lead it away to give it
water?
And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for
eighteen long years, be set free from this bondage on the sabbath day?’When
he said this, all his opponents were put to shame; and the entire crowd was
rejoicing at all the wonderful things that he was doing.

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Anthem Sanctuary Choir

On Eagles Wings
by Michael Joncas

Spiritual Encouragement Mark Eggleston

Church Alive: Risk-Taking Mission & Service

Musical Interlude

We Are the Body of Christ

One heart, one Spirit, one voice to praise you.

We are the body of Christ.
One goal, one vision: To see you exalted. We are the body of Christ.
And to this we give our lives to see you glorified.
One heart, one Spirit, one voice to praise you.
We are the body of Christ.

Making Ministry Happen Kedric Brown

We
Offertory Clay Hardy Receive
I Surrender All congregations in
by Celine Dion MCC practice an
open communion.
We believe that
communion is a
Communion Rev. Kristen Klein-Cechettini visible sign of Christ's
presence and God's
grace that each one of us,
friend or member, may
Communion Songs receive. Simply
come forward as
Come Just as You Are the ushers direct.

During Communion you

Come just as you are, Hear the spirit call will be offered bread and
cup with a brief blessing.
Come just as you are, Come and see
Come receive, come and live forever. We use grape juice
for the cup so that
all may participate.
Life everlasting and strength for today
Taste the living water and never thirst again If you desire a deeper
partnering in prayer
(intercessory prayer),
prayer ministers are
More Precious than Silver available at the Side Altar
during communion.
The Fishers Net Prayer
Lord, you are more precious than silver. Ministry is also available
Lord, you are more costly than gold. following both services to
pray with you.
Lord, you are more beautiful than diamonds,
and nothing I desire compares with you. Receive God's
sufficient grace -
the gift of freedom
in God's love.

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 We Sing One Bread One Body
We sing as a
body during the (chorus)
distribution of the One bread, one body, one Lord of all,
elements. If you do one cup of blessing which we bless.
not wish to sing, And we, though many, throughout the earth,
please be in an we are one body in this one Lord.
attitude of prayer for
those who wish to Gentile or Jew, servant or free,
meditate during woman and man, no more. (chorus)
this time.
Many the gifts, many the works,
one in the Lord of all. (chorus)

Grain for the fields, scattered and grown,

gathered to one, for all. (chorus)

Take My Life
Holiness, holiness is what I long for. Holiness is what I need.
Holiness, holiness is what You want from me.
So take my heart; conform it. Take my mind; transform it.
Take my will; conform it to Yours, to Yours, oh Lord.

Faithfulness, faithfulness is what I long for. Faithfulness is what I need.

Faithfulness, faithfulness is what You want from me.
So take my heart; conform it. Take my mind; transform it.
Take my will; conform it to Yours, to Yours, oh Lord.
We Go So take my heart; conform it. Take my mind; transform it.
Forth Take my will; conform it to Yours, to Yours, oh Lord.
God's love cannot Righteousness, righteousness is what I long for. Righteousness is what I need.
be contained within Righteousness, righteousness is what You want from me.
the walls of this
Sanctuary. Take
the love of Christ
from this place
Holy Ground
into your homes,
neighborhoods and
We are standing on holy ground,
communities.
and I know that there are angels all around.
Let us praise Jesus now,
We are standing in God’s presence
We are standing in God’s presence
We are standing in God’s presence on holy ground.
Prayer
If you are in need
of prayer support,
you can find prayer
partners available
during our time of
+ Prayer of Thanksgiving Rev. Kristen Klein-Cechettini
communion or after
worship in the right + Benediction Mark Eggleston
wing of the Sanctuary.
You can also release Postlude Joel Hammett
your prayers to God
by placing them in the
Prayer Wall.

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THE PRACTICE OF
RISK-TAKING
MISSION & CHURCH
SERVICE
A L I V E : In My Life
Opening Prayer Sunday, August 22 - Saturday, August 28
Spiritual Maturity, Transformation and Application
I am no longer my
own, but thine. Put
me to what thou wilt, Opening Essay
rank me with whom
thou wilt. Put me
Loving and Serving Others:
to doing, put me to The Practice of Risk-Taking Mission & Service
suffering. Let me be
employed by thee or Service refers to the volunteer impulse animated by the Spirit of God that
laid aside for thee,
exalted for thee or causes people to offer their time, energy, and leadership to help their congregations
brought low by thee. and communities thrive. Through service, we become "doers of the word, and not
Let me be full, let merely hearers” (James 1:22), putting our faith into practice in concrete and visible
me be empty. Let me
ways. The church fulfills its mission through the active, altruistic, generous offering
have all things, let me
have nothing. I freely of mind, muscle, and spirit by people who sing in choirs, chair committees, manage
and heartily yield all rummage sales, assist with ushering, visit homebound members, coach soccer, paint
things to thy pleasure the classrooms, and greet visitors. Service strengthens congregations and changes the
and disposal . . .”
lives of those who offer it.
The United Methodist
Hymnal, p. 607
Mission turns service outwards and focuses beyond the walls of the congregation.
Daily Scripture Mission extends God’s love to the people of the community, the nation, and the world,
Readings and refers to the positive difference we make in the lives of others, whether or not
Sun - Mark 8:35 they will ever become part of the community of faith. Mission involves our deliberate
Mon - Matthew 25:40 effort to improve the conditions of others; to relieve sufferings; confront injustice; heal
Tue - James 1:22 disease; and assist during times of crisis, loss, or grief. Mission pulls us out of ourselves
Wed - Matthew 20:27-28
Thu - Luke 6:31-36 and connects us with people we don’t know. Service and mission are grace-driven,
Fri - Luke 4:18 propelled by God’s love for all people.
Sat - Isaiah 11
Jesus pushes us to extend our empathy to those not already in our circle of
Closing Prayer concern, and invites us to inspire others to do the same. “Here is a simple rule of thumb
Grant, O God, for your behavior: Ask yourself what would you want people to do for you; then grab
that your holy and the initiative and do it for them! If you only love the lovable, do you expect a pat on
life-giving Spirit the back ? . . . Help and give without expecting a return. You’ll never – and I promise –
may so move every
human heart
regret it.” (Luke 6:31-36, The Message)
and especially the
hearts of the An outward-focused life flows naturally and inescapably from following Christ,
people of this land, and early followers visited the sick and the imprisoned, provided resources for the poor
that barriers which
divide us may crumble,
and vulnerable, reached out to people in need and drew them in by the grace of God.
suspicions disappear An initiating and active grace put love into action, and bore witness to the world of the
and hatreds cease; living Christ. To live “in Christ” means not only are we sustained by the presence of
that our divisions God’s love released in Christ, but that the Spirit of Christ permeates us and motivates
being healed
we may live in us to serve. “In Christ” means our identity derives from full-bodied openness to Jesus’
justice and peace. way. Our faith in Christ proves its relevance in how we treat others.
Through Jesus Christ,
Amen.
~ Robert Schnaese,
~ HRC Five Practices of Fruitful Living
Out in Scripture

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CHURCH
A L I V E : Sacred Reading
If everyone thinks that nothing can be done, then nothing will be done. In ways mysterious beyond our comprehension,
God multiplies our personal efforts, interweaves them with the work of others, and uses them to transform the
world. This is fruitful living.
~ Robert Schnaese, Five Practices of Fruitful Living, p. 97

Feeding one person at a time, visiting one prisoner at a time, and building one house at a time are vitally important.
Hands-on, face-to-face ministry changes lives. The grace of God flows from person to person through life-changing
mission. However, people who practice Risk-Taking Mission and Service also discern God’s call to involve themselves
in social change, political activity, and community causes. Some people offer themselves to change systems, confront
injustice, and relieve suffering on a large scale. The tools for change become policies, funding initiatives and petitions
rather than hammers, cooking pans, and wheelchair ramps. The imperative of God’s love propels people into the
struggle for change at all levels – personal, family, congregational, community, national, and global.
~ Robert Schnaese, Five Practices of Fruitful Living, p. 106

Social change is risky. Some social witness the world understands – seeking cures to cancer, protecting children
from abuse, supporting victims of violence. Other forms of social witness the world cannot fathom because such
initiatives seem foolish, unrealistic, or hopeless – working with violent offenders, protesting torture, establishing
programs for drug addicts, organizing for peace, protecting the rights of immigrants. Public opinion stoked by moral
conviction can leverage powerful change.
~ Robert Schnaese, Five Practices of Fruitful Living, p. 108

People are hungry for what makes a positive difference. Some find their place in personal, hands-on, face-to-face
contact. Others find themselves called by God to offer themselves as change agents at the public, corporate, or policy
level. Both deserve our prayerful support and discernment. We are personal disciples and social creatures, and God’s
grace leads us to private action and public change. God forms us in the way of Christ for the transformation of the
world.
~ Robert Schnaese, Five Practices of Fruitful Living, p. 109

People who practice Risk-Taking Mission and Service understand obedience to Christ. Some things they do, not
because they enjoy it, but because Jesus Christ would do it, invites them to do it, or commands them to do it. They
go where Jesus goes.
~ Robert Schnaese, Five Practices of Fruitful Living, p. 109

CHURCH
A L I V E : Spiritual Maturity and Application
Dedicate time each day this week to prayerfully ponder the questions below. Consider writing your thoughts in a
journal. Ask friends, family, or co-workers some of these questions. Throughout the week, pray that God would
reveal your unique call to serve others.
• Who taught you to value serving others? How did you learn to serve?
• What’s your earliest memory of helping others as an expression of your faith?
• Where have you seen God at work in the midst of loss and suffering?
• How have you been a part of God’s work?
• When have you moved out of your “comfort zone” in order to help another person?
• What has been “risk-taking” about your service to Christ?

CHURCH
ALI VE : Over Lunch Join our Board Members after Sunday Worship in August to
enjoy a meal, discuss the sermon series and meet new friends.

TODAY: Java Java Cafe Looking Ahead:

911 West 11th Street • Tricia and Elisa on August 29 at Golden Island
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 880-5282

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 Executive Team
Rev. Janice Ladd
Executive Pastor
Welcome!
RevJanice@ResurrectionMCC.org (x104) If you are attending Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church for the first time, we
are glad to have you here! We invite you to join us each week as we worship God and
Mark Eggleston learn more about Christian living in an inclusive way. All are welcome.
Director of Outreach Make sure to visit the Concierge Desk, located in our Welcome Area, to receive
Mark@ResurrectionMCC.org (x106) a gift from us. You will find friendly volunteer hosts waiting to greet you.

Joy Jolley Worship Services

Director of Operations (Interim) Resurrection MCC is proud to offer a variety in our worship services. Our two Sunday
Joy@ResurrectionMCC.org (x102) services, at 9 & 11 am, are identical in form, however they contain different elements from
diverse religious traditions each week.
Rev. Kristen Klein-Cechettini
Director of Life Development A Special Welcome to First-Time Families!
RevKristen@ResurrectionMCC.org (x107) Our nursery staff would love to meet you and your infants & children aged one month
through three years! The nursery is located to the right of the Sanctuary entrance and is
Cassandra White open during both the 9 & 11 am services.
Director of Worship (part-time, interim)
Gospel Ensemble Director Children and youth aged 4 - 12 years are invited to join our Youth Ministries Program during
Cassandra@ResurrectionMCC.org (x109) the 11 am service in the Activities Building (located across the breezeway from our main
parking lot). Sign-in begins at 10:45 am. All children must be registered and signed-in to
attend. Parents are welcome to join the children for Communion at Noon in the Activities
Professional Stipend Building. Snack & sign-outs begin at 12:15 pm.

Joel Hammett About Us…

Organist & Accompanist Resurrection MCC is a Christian church with a primary outreach to the lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, and queer community. Metropolitan Community Churches, founded in 1968,
Debbie Mansfield is a human-rights movement and ministry operating as a Christian denomination in 22
Nursery Coordinator countries around the world. MCC is an international advocate for vulnerable people in
places where religious orthodoxy, sexism, and homophobia can result in violence and death.
Sara Navarro Metropolitan Community Churches are on a bold mission to transform hearts, lives, and
Graphic Artist history. We are a movement that faithfully proclaims God's inclusive love for all people
Sara@ResurrectionMCC.org (x112) and proudly bears witness to the holy integration of spirituality and sexuality. Because of
our faith we are called to: do justice, show kindness, and live humbly with God (Micah 6:8);
Joel Palomares explore life's questions with open hearts and minds; raise our voices in sacred defiance
Youth Ministries Program Coordinator against exclusion, whether religious, political or systemic; reach out to those with no hope;
Joel@ResurrectionMCC.org equip new generations of remarkable, far-reaching spiritual activists.
Steven Ponder The Mission of Resurrection MCC is to demonstrate God's unconditional love to
Sanctuary Choir Director all people through Christian action.
The Vision of Resurrection MCC is to ATTRACT people into a relationship with
Anthony White God through radical INCLUSION into God's family, transform them to Christ-like
Gospel Ensemble Pianist MATURITY, and MOBILIZE them for their life purpose.
Jim Winslett At Resurrection MCC, every member and friend is a minister of the church. We
HeavenSound Handbells Director envision a Christian community that values diversity and is as diverse and all-
encompassing as creation. Through salvation, service, study, and tithing, each member
Jose I. Zuniga and friend will live and grow in faith and be spiritually fed. We embrace four core values:
Facilities Technician
Jose@ResurrectionMCC.org Core Values
Inclusion
Volunteer Love is our greatest moral value and resisting exclusion is a primary focus of our ministry.
We want to continue to be the conduits of a faith where everyone is included in the family
Rev. Mona Lopez of God, and where all parts of our being are welcomed at God’s table.
Volunteer Staff Clergy
RevMona@ResurrectionMCC.org Community
Offering a safe and open community for people to worship, learn and grow in their faith
Worship is our deep desire. We are committed to equipping ourselves and each other to do the
work that God has called us to do in the world.
Sunday, 9 & 11 am
Spiritual Transformation
Children & Youth Worship
Sunday, 11 am Providing a message of liberation from the oppressive religious environment of our day or
to those experiencing God for the first time is what guides our ministry. We believe that
Nursery when people are invited to experience God through the life and ministry of Christ, lives
Sunday, 9 & 11 am will be transformed.
Social Action
Resurrection MCC
2025 West 11th St, Houston, Texas 77008 Working to talk less and do more, we are committed to resisting the structures that oppress
Phone 713-861-9149 / Fax 713-861-2520 people and standing with to those who suffer under the weight of oppressive systems,
www.ResurrectionMCC.org being guided always by our commitment to Global Human Rights.

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FRIDAY NIGHT OUT
August 27, 7 pm
Volunteers Needed
for Masquerade Ball
Fundraiser Planning Committee
Café Adobe This team will assist with preparations for our
7620 Katy Fwy @ Silber Masquerade Ball on Saturday, October 30, 2010. For
Houston,TX 77024 questions and to volunteer, contact Tricia Phillips at
713.688.1700 Masquerade@ResurrectionMCC.org
www.cafeadobe.com/memorial.htm
Join our group on Facebook: Resurrection MCC Friday Night OUT
RSVP to FridayNightOUT@ResurrectionMCC.org
TAKE 2......SHARE 1
During the month of August, all Children & Youth kids, along
with a parent or guardian, will be able to take home and
share books from our children’s book shelves. Just stop
by Room 110 in the Activities Building after church each
Sunday and browse our selection of books.
For each one you get for yourself, take one for a brother,
sister, or friend!
Don’t forget….they’re yours to keep, but read one and
share one!

Are you an “innie” or an “outie”?

The last Landscape and Facilities Work Day in June was a huge
success! With 31 people in attendance, the “innies” were able to do
many indoor projects, such as vacuuming our large Sanctuary, cleaning
stained glass, clearing cobwebs, cleaning windows, aligning the pews….
whew….I could go on and on!
Our “outies” braved the heat and tackled some of our outdoor
tasks, such as gutter cleaning, flower bed maintenance, and cleaning
the weeds from around the Activities Building, to name a few.
Whether you prefer the indoor chores or love being outside,
your church needs you!
Although it is technically a “work day”, it is also a lot of fun. We are
able to fellowship with one another, share a laugh or two (or many
MORE VOLUNTEERS FOR THE more!), share a meal and prayer time, and spend time with new
WORSHIP ARTS DEPARTMENT and old friends, all while beautifying and cleaning our landscape
ARE NEEDED! and facilities.
If you are a: singer, pianist, organist, hand bell ringer and you Resurrection MCC has a huge outdoor campus, 2 large buildings and
read music and or have had some form of musical introduction a crew of one (yes, ONE) who maintains it year-round.
at some time in your life - the Worship Arts Department
needs you! If you are looking for a way to serve and the Work Days provide you with a chance to come out and lend a hand
Worship Arts Department intrigues you - the Worship Arts to help out your “second home”…your church home. Things don’t
Department needs you! Offering a range of styles in our get done unless we do them…just like your own home.
music choices is reflective of the wonderful diversity of our Please help your church, consider yourself “one of the family”
MCC community. To find out more information on how you and join us on our next Work Day. We can’t do it without your help!
can become a committed and dedicated member of any or
all of the various ministries of the Worship Arts Department,
please contact the Director of Worship, Cassandra White at
So….what are you????
Cassandra@ResurrectionMCC.org or 713-861-9149 x109

HEAVENSOUND HANDBELL CHOIR

currently has openings!
This is a great time to join as we are gearing
up for our Fall concert! You don't have to
have handbell experience, but you DO need
good music reading skills. We rehearse on
Sunday afternoons from 1:30-3:30 in the
Sanctuary. If you've always thought you might
be a ding-a-ling, now's the time to share that
gift! Email Jim (Director) at Heavensound@
ResurrectionMCC.org or contact Cassandra
at Cassandra@ResurrectionMCC.org

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 OFFERING ONE Week 9 of 12 : Open to All
The Chalice The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual
opening . . . receiving . . . offering
Path to Higher Creativity
Life in Fullness For most of us, the idea that the creator

Wednesday, AUGUST 25
encourages creativity is a radical thought.
We tend to think, or at least fear, that creative
dreams are egotistical, something God wouldn’t
Community Gathering approve of for us … This thinking must be undone. No matter what
6:00 - 7:00 pm | Activities Building your age or your life path, whether making art is your career or your
hobby or your dream, it is not too late or too egotistical or too selfish
Bring a brown bag and purchase a drink or or too silly to work on your creativity. What we are talking about is
snack from Inspirations Coffee Cafe an induced – or invited – spiritual experience: we undertake certain
while you meet new friends. spiritual exercises to achieve alignment with the creative energy of
the universe.

-- from The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron
Life Development Offerings
The Artist’s Way is a spiritual workshop aimed at freeing people’s
The Artist's Way
creativity. Based upon the popular book by Julia Cameron,
Open Door Discussion Rev. Kristen and Juanita Hicks will facilitate this 12-week course
7:00 - 8:30 pm | Activities Building in discovering and recovering your creative self. The Artist’s Way is
for everybody! No artistic skill or experience is necessary! Purchase
of the book and participation in the majority of the 12 sessions is
SIP FROM THE CHALICE encouraged but not required. RSVP and questions to RevKristen@
ResurrectionMCC.org or 713-861-9149 x104.
Rules of the Road
The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of
the Most High will overshadow you … For nothing is OFFERING TWO Ongoing: Open to All
impossible with God.
~ Luke 1:35, 37
Open Door Discussion –
• God is my Source – I welcome the riches that God
"Lump"
desires for me. A lot of us have done things in our lives
that we're ashamed of. Some are small
• God knows my heart – God’s will for me is consistent things, and some of us have really big
with my truest desires. and devastating things. Some of us even
have things that people close to us don't
• I am of God’s design – what I really want to do is know about. Personal junk that we keep
to ourselves so we don't have to deal with it. Because we don't
what I am really meant to do.
know how to deal with it, do we? We're afraid that if we try it's
• The Creator is extravagant with life – and so am I just going to make everything worse. But no matter how big our
junk is, no matter how much what we've done has impacted the
with mine.
way other people feel about us or how we feel about ourselves,
• My life is abundant with the luxuries of time, space, it hasn't changed how God feels about us. God loves us, he
always has and always will, and there's nothing we can do
and self-care – I will indulge in them all.
to change that.
• My true joy brings true joy to God – I will practice
The Open Door Discussion Series is a facilitated open discussion
bringing God joy today.
which uses the short NOOMA films and other Flannel DVDs as a
• Serious art is born of serious play – I am becoming a jumping-off place for personal reflection and shared engagement
seriously playful artist. with our journeys of faith and spiritual growth. The Open Door
Discussions are not classes; they are opportunities for us to gather
• The more I have, the more I give – I am committed to and share our spiritual lives with one another. All are welcome
creative luxury. to attend one, some, or all sessions of this DVD-Based Faith
~ affirmations developed during The Artist’s Way: Discussion Series! RSVP and questions to
A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron RevKristen@ResurrectionMCC.org or 713-861-9149 x104.

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 LGBTQ Solutions for Living Well Church Leaders Needed
Professional Services Provided at DO YOU:
Resurrection MCC Wellness Center Communicate well with small and large groups?
Have good organizational skills?
Have management, leadership, financial or legal experience?
There is hope for Work well as part of a team?
change, empowerment and Have a desire to spread God's unconditional love?
living authentically!
Ask God if now is the time for you to be
Connections: part of a dynamic team committed to moving
A 12-Session Resurrection forward. If the answer is "YES,"
Psychoeducational applications are available online.
Shame-Resilience Curriculum The application deadline is September 15.

Saturdays beginning June 5 Send questions to Nominating@ResurrectionMCC.org

10 - 11:15 am
Facilitated by
AUGUST 22
Tammy S. Fountain,
LPC, ATR-BC
Call 832-863-8221
Fishers Net Prayer Ministry
Course developed by Brene Brown, PhD, LMSW, A Dialogue with God by Ron Reeser
researcher, educator & writer. Learn to identify and Have you ever seen a photo of a ‘cubicle farm’ or worked in one? Rows
overcome shame through exercises, handouts and and rows of little boxes spread out across a large room resembling
a warehouse of boxed up people. Just like busy little bees, working
lecture. away, compartmentalized; so close to the next person, yet isolated and
alone. Too often the feeling of isolation stays with us when we leave
In order to provide a safe place for discussion and the office. Running errands, paying bills, checking electronic devices,
doing daily responsibilities the list goes on and on. What is missing
healing from experiences unique to people of sexual in this too familiar scenario is an authentic relationship with God, self
and others. It is human nature to be nurtured as we long for true
orientation or gender identity difference, group relationships and we must start with God. Prayer is our connection to
limited to LGBTQ participants. God and through God we can have a better relationship with ourselves
which transforms into better relationships with others. Pray to God
while you are working in a little box. Pray to God while doing errands.
“Pray [to God] without ceasing,”1 and soon any and all feelings of
isolation will disseminate.
Dear Mother Father Creator God, thank you for being my constant
companion, at work and play. Please continue to be my best friend
where I can share my joys and vent when things go wrong. Thank you
Women's Group Psychotherapy for your everlasting sustaining Grace and allow me to reach out away
from myself to show others the joy of you within. In your many names.
Focused on, but not limited to, the coming out process, improving self- Amen.
esteem, identity clarification and establishing healthy relationships. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
If you need prayer for yourself or someone you know, please
Therapist: Tammy S. Fountain, LPC, ATR-BC join us each Sunday in the Chapel between services or near
Call 832-863-8221 for an intake appointment. the Prayer Wall after 11 am for one-on-one personal prayer.

Men's Group Therapy You can also send an email to Prayers@ResurrectionMCC.org or

place a note in the Prayer Request box located in the Narthex.
Are you stressed out, worried, or depressed? Struggling When a request is received, it is immediately prayed over by the
Fishers Net Prayer team and once a week, a Prayers and Praises
to balance a job and a family without everything falling email blast is sent to more than 347 people praying together.
apart? This group provides a safe space to talk about
issues affecting men today, ranging from relationships/ Growing stronger in Christ and realizing our Prayers together.
family issues, financial/job related stress, depression,
anxiety, grief, and major life changes. Save the Date! Give yourself a Spiritual Boost!
Group open, space limited. Mondays, 6:00 - 7:15 pm
Therapist: Michael Mann, LCSW.
Call 713-446-8034 for an intake appointment.
Individual, family, and couples therapy available.
Request MCC Rates.        
 
EXCEL Spiritual Weekend Retreat / September 3 – 5, 2010
Michael Mann, LCSW / 713-446-8034 The Christian Renewal Center, Dickinson, Texas, $125.00 pp
Adolescents & Adults Life Changing ~ Spiritually Renewing ~ Christ Focused
Tammy S. Fountain, LPC, ATR-BC / 832-863-8221 “Living in Union with Christ” www.excelofthearmadillo.org
Children, Adolescents & Adults excelinhouston@yahoo.com facebook @ Excelin Houston

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How can YOU increase OUR Imagine Capaign Fund?
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Here's how...
Simply refer or use my services as your Realtor, to
Buy or Sell a home. Once the transaction is complete
 a donation in your name will be made to the Imagine
♦  Campaign. Together we can make a difference!

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Providing Spiritual
 Custom Painting and Design
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Direction for individuals
and groups at
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Sliding Scale fees available
All Interior and Exterior Painting Front Door Restoration for Resurrection
Color Consultation Pressure Washing members and friends.
Sheetrock Repair/Custom Textures Many Specialty Services Available
Accent Walls/Faux Finishes High Standards/Friendly Service First session is free.
Free Estimates
Nurseries/Murals Cathleen Sheil, MA
Kara N. Poole Certified Spiritual Director
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sacredjourney2@aol.com
713-304-9913

Stewardship Thought for the Week

Along the way of our service to others and

community, we learn that a very large side benefit
is an enormous sense of personal satisfaction,
personal purpose and personal worth.

~ Brian O'Connell

Board Members on Duty Flowers in the Sanctuary

DeJuana Jernigan and Debbie Skelly In love and honor of our church, our 13th anniversary, and our friends Denise
Junious and Joanne Balgatas who share the same anniversary of August 21, 1997
Board Minutes Available Upon Request. ~ Raylene M. Atkinson and Tracey Englemann

General Fund Financial Report Week Ending August 15, 2010

Tithes & Offerings Week Year
08/15/10 9:00 am 118 $2,059.00$112,237.75 $517,084.64
08/15/10 11:00 am 354 $5,841.60$206,007.39 $490,703.47
08/11/10 6:30 pm 43 $15.00 $2,930.70
Special Services $1,388.75 $426,569.38
Special Anniversary Offerings $19,491.60
Online Giving $2,230.28 $52,369.36
Other Contributions $975.00 $35,962.92
Total 515 $11,120.88 $430,388.47
Other General Fund Income
Fundraising $28.90 $14,590.53
Miscellaneous $2,960.00 $45,724.47
Total Received $14,109.78 $490,703.47
Projected Need per Budget $15,955.77 $517,084.64
Total Exceeded Need / (Did Not Meet Need) ($1,845.99) ($26,381.17)
Total Imagine Capital Campaign $1,816.34 $55,411.22

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 This Week @
ResurrectionMCC.org

SUNDAY AUGUST 22
9:00 am Sunday Worship / Mark Eggleston
10:15 am Fisher's Net Prayer Ministry Chapel
10:45 am Youth Ministries Program Activities Building
11:00 am Sunday Worship / Mark Eggleston
1:30 pm HeavenSound Handbells Rehearsal Sanctuary

MONDAY AUGUST 23
8:30 am Nonprofit Consulting Gathering Place
6:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting Gathering Place
TUESDAY AUGUST 24

8:30 am Nonprofit Consulting Gathering Place

7:00 pm Gospel Ensemble Rehearsal Sanctuary
7:00 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Music Room
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 25

8:30 am Nonprofit Consulting Gathering Place

6:00 pm The Chalice: Community Gathering Activities Building
7:00 pm The Chalice: Open Door Discussion Activities Building
7:00 pm The Chalice: Artist's Way Activities Building

THURSDAY AUGUST 26

8:30 am Nonprofit Consulting Gathering Place

6:00 pm Pastoral Search Committee Meeting Workroom

FRIDAY OFFICE CLOSED AUGUST 27

7:00 pm Friday Night OUT Cafe Adobe(Spring Branch/Memorial)

SATURDAY OFFICE CLOSED AUGUST 28

SUNDAY AUGUST 29

9:00 am Sunday Worship / Rev. Janice Ladd

10:15 am Fisher's Net Prayer Ministry Chapel
10:45 am Youth Ministries Program Activities Building
11:00 am Sunday Worship / Rev. Janice Ladd
1:30 pm HeavenSound Handbells Rehearsal Sanctuary