March 9, 2014

+ Opening Song Lenten When We All Get To Heaven Journey Sing the wondrous love of Jesus; Well, here we are Sing his mercy and his grace. again. It is Lent. Ash In the mansions bright and blessed Wednesday begins a forty-day journey He'll prepare for us a place. (plus Sundays) to Easter. This season When we all get to heaven, in the life of the What a day of rejoicing that will be! Church is fashioned When we all see Jesus, after Jesus' forty days We'll sing and shout the victory! in the wilderness, where he fasted and While we walk the pilgrim pathway, prayed and struggled Clouds will overspread the sky; with temptation in But when traveling days are over, an effort to discern his true relationship Not a shadow, not a sigh. to God. Each year, Christians are called (Chorus) to slow the pace of their hectic lives Let us then be true and faithful, and enter into forty Trusting, serving every day; days of introspection Just one glimpse of him in glory marked by spiritual Will the toils of life repay. disciplines such as prayer, almsgiving, (Chorus) and fasting in order to discern our true relationship to God. Onward to the prize before us! Soon his beauty we'll behold; In the history of the Soon the pearly gates will open; Christian Church, We shall tread the streets of gold. the way people have made this Lenten (Chorus) journey is to 'give up' or 'take on' certain Words and Music by Eliza Edmunds Stites Hewitt and Emily Divine Wilson things. This giving © 1996 Christian Taylor Music, CCLI#1025612 up or taking on is what is known as spiritual practices or disciplines. Fasting, the giving up of food, or a bad habit, or too much television Our Community Gathers Rev. Troy Treash or internet; prayer, the taking on of a specific time and way to talk to God; Announcements Rev. Kristen Klein-Cechettini and almsgiving, the giving of ourselves to others through acts of kindness or + presence, are spiritual Exchange of Peace Rev. Troy Treash practices that prepare the soil of our souls for God's work of transformation in us. Continued on page 2 + You are invited to rise in body or spirit. + Gathering Song For this forty-day period, all of us are invited to enter into For All The Children covenant with God and one another, to Oh, we pray for all the young lives cut short by fear and shame be intentional about So afraid of who they are and whom they love. the journey we will May the message now be banished that Your love is for the few, make together. We May their faith in You renew. covenant with God and one another O, may our hearts and minds be opened, because God is a God Fling the church doors open wide. of covenant. God's May there be room enough for ev'ryone inside. covenant with us For in God there is a welcome, is redemption and transformation. God In God we all belong. accomplishes in us May that welcome be our song. what we cannot do Words and Music by David Lohman for ourselves. © 2007 Welcome Song Music, CCLI# I# 1025612 --Rev Elder Mona West First Reading Eve Messina

I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn't) by Dr. Brene' Brown

What is authenticity? We may not know how to define it, but we certainly know it when we see it. In fact, when we are in the presence of an authentic person, many of us can even feel it in our bones ... We gather around the people who can "tell it like it is" and laugh at themselves in the process. Authenticity is something we revere in others and strive to maintain in our own lives. We don't feel good about half-truths, disingenuous connection and fearful silence. We all want to have a clear sense of who we are and what we believe and to feel confident enough to share that with others. We want to feel comfortable in our own skin. Shame often prevents us from presenting our real selves to the people around us - it sabotages our efforts to be authentic. How can we be genuine when we are desperately trying to manage and control how others perceive us? How can we be honest with people about our beliefs and, at the same time, tell them what we think they want to hear? How do we stand up for what we believe in when we are trying to make everyone around us feel comfortable so they won't get angry and put us down? We cannot share ourselves with others when we see ourselves as flawed and unworthy of connection. It is impossible to be "real" when we are ashamed of who we are or what we believe.

One: In these words, God's voice is heard. All: Amen.

Special Music

Forgiveness by Matthew West

+ Scripture Lesson Jessica Jackson

Matthew 4:1-11

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” But he answered, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, “If you are

2 the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash Release your foot against a stone.’” Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘Do not put the Lord This Lenten Series your God to the test.’” Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed combines the him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor; and he said to him, “All these I wisdom from the will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” Jesus said to him, “Away with you, research of Dr. Brene Satan! for it is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.’” Then the Brown alongside devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on him. Gospel readings from Matthew and One: The Word of God for the People of God. John. What do we need to Release? All: Thanks be to God. What do we need to Cultivate instead? In her work, The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, and I Thought It Anthem Sanctuary Choir Was Just Me, Dr. On Eagle's Wings Brown explores by Michael Joncas how the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love, parent, and lead. So during Release we will explore letting Sermon Rev. Troy Treash go of what people think, certainty, scarcity, comparison, Release: Cultivating Authenticity numbing, and perfectionism while we also explore cultivating authenticity, trust, resilience, gratitude, compassion, Sermon Reflection Mark C. Brown creativity and vulnerability. For a deeper experience, dive into this wholehearted living experience by join the Wednesday evening series Release Shame and Claim Authenticity (p. 6). We Offer Ourselves Katie Hayden Lent is a season of both release and cultivation—letting go and creating space for new life to grow—all in preparation to celebrate Easter.

Offertory Sanctuary Choir

Love Changes Everything Words by Don Black and Charles Hart and Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Communion Rev. Kristen Klein-Cechettini

3 Communion Communion Songs As we gather, break Confitemini Domino (Come and Fill Our Hearts With You Peace) bread, and tell stories Words and Music by Jacques Berthier of hope through prayer, Public Domain, CCLI# 1025612 song and ritual in the practice we call "communion," we bear witness that "Life is You Are My Hiding Place stronger than death. by Michael Ledner People can change with © 1981 Maranatha! Music and CCCM Music, CCLI# 1025612 God’s help. And God is worthy of our thanks and praise." All are welcome at the table: you do not More Precious Than Silver need to be a member by Lynn DeShazo of this or any church to © 1982 Integrity's Hosanna! Music, CCLI# 1025612 gather as God's children at the table of Life.

A brief blessing is offered Everything with bread and juice, by Israel Houghton available to all. Gluten- © 2001 Integrity's Praise! Music , CCLI# 1025612 free bread is offered at the far right; Spanish blessing offered at the far left.

Please honor this time of sacred community with singing, quiet meditation Prayer of Thanksgiving Rev. Kristen Klein-Cechettini or prayer that we might each receive the spiritual nourishment we seek ...

Comunión + Al reunirnos, partir el Closing Song pan, y contar historias de esperanza a través de la oración, el canto y el Blessed Assurance ritual en la práctica que llamamos "comunión", damos testimonio de Blessèd assurance, Jesus is mine! que "la vida es más O what a foretaste of glory divine! fuerte que la muerte. Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Las personas pueden Born of the Spirit, washed in pure love. cambiar con la ayuda de Dios. Y Dios es digno de This is my story, this is my song, nuestro agradecimiento y alabanza. "Todos están Praising my Savior, all the day long; invitados a la mesa: no es This is my story, this is my song, necesario ser miembro Praising my Savior, all the day long. de esta iglesia o cualquier reunir como hijos de Dios Perfect submission, all is at rest en la mesa de la Vida. I in my Savior am happy and blest, Una breve bendición se Watching and waiting, looking above, ofrece con el pan y el Filled with God's goodness, lost in God's love. jugo, al alcance de todos. Pan sin gluten se ofrece (Chorus) en el extremo derecho; bendición españoles by Fanny Jane Crosby and Phoebe Palmer Knapp ofrecen en el extremo Public Domain, CCLI# 1025612 izquierdo.

Por favor respetar este tiempo de comunidad sagrada con canto, la meditación o la oración silenciosa para que podamos recibir cada uno + Benediction Rev. Troy Treash el alimento espiritual que buscamos ... + Postlude Joel Hammett

4 Executive Team

Rev. Troy Treash Senior Pastor Welcome! [email protected] (x101) 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 learn more about Christian living in an inclusive way. All are welcome. Mark C. Brown Director of Worship Arts Make sure to visit the Concierge Desk, located in our Welcome Area, to receive a [email protected] (x109) gift from us. You will find friendly volunteer hosts waiting to greet you.

Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz Worship Services Director of Connections Resurrection MCC is proud to offer a variety in our worship services. Our two Sunday [email protected] (x105) services, at 9 & 11 am, are identical in form, however they contain different elements from diverse religious traditions each week. Mark Eggleston Director of Outreach A Special Welcome to First-Time Families! [email protected] (x106) 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 open during both the 9 & 11 am services. Rev. Kristen Klein-Cechettini Director of Life Development Children and youth aged 4 - 17 years are invited to join our Youth Ministries Program during [email protected] (x107) 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 & Volunteers Building. Snack & sign-outs begin at 12:15 pm.

Rev. Johnna Faber About Us… Pastoral Care Coordinator Resurrection MCC is a Christian church that follows God's call to justice for all people. We [email protected] build on a rich history of social justice for, and on behalf of, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and people. Since its founding in 1968, Metropolitan Community Churches have Rev. Pat Farnan been at the vanguard of civil and human rights movements as an international advocate for Altar Ministry Coordinator vulnerable people in places where religious orthodoxy, sexism, transphobia and homophobia [email protected] can result in violence and death. MCC has been on the forefront in the struggle towards marriage equality in the US and other countries worldwide and continues to be a powerful Joel Hammett voice in the LGBTQ equality movement. MCC’s ministry reaches over 43,000 members in Organist & Accompanist over 250 churches in 22 countries worldwide. Christy Irvin Metropolitan Community Churches are on a bold mission to transform hearts, lives, and Gospel Ensemble Pianist history. We are a movement that faithfully proclaims God's inclusive love for all people and proudly bears witness to the holy integration of spirituality and sexuality. Because of our Debbie Mansfield faith we are called to: do justice, show kindness, and live humbly with God (Micah 6:8); Nursery Coordinator explore life's questions with open hearts and minds; raise our voices in sacred defiance [email protected] against exclusion, whether religious, political or systemic; reach out to those with no hope; equip new generations of remarkable, far-reaching spiritual activists. Sara Navarro The MISSION of Resurrection MCC is to demonstrate God's unconditional love Graphic Design to all people through Christ-like action. Teen Coordinator [email protected] (x112) The VISION of Resurrection MCC is to ATTRACT people into a relationship with God through radical INCLUSION into God's family, transform them to Christ-like Joel Palomares MATURITY, and MOBILIZE them for their life purpose. Youth Ministries Program Coordinator At Resurrection MCC, every member and friend is a minister of the church. We envision [email protected] a Christian community that values diversity and is as diverse and all-encompassing as creation. Through salvation, service, study, and tithing, each member and friend Steven Shannon will live and grow in faith and be spiritually fed. We embrace four core values: Sanctuary Choir Director [email protected] Core Values Rusty Swisher Bookkeeper Inclusion [email protected] 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 Bridgett Vinson of God, and where all parts of our being are welcomed at God’s table. Operations Coordinator [email protected] Community Offering a safe and open community for people to worship, learn and grow in their faith is Cassandra White our deep desire. We are committed to equipping ourselves and each other to do the work Gospel Ensemble Director that God has called us to do in the world. [email protected] Spiritual Transformation Providing a message of liberation from the oppressive religious environment of our day or Worship | Sunday, 9 & 11 am | to those experiencing God for the first time is what guides our ministry. We believe that Children & Youth Worship Sunday, 11 am when people are invited to experience God through the life and ministry of Christ, lives will Nursery | Sunday, 9 & 11 am be transformed. Resurrection MCC Social Action 2025 West 11th St, Houston, 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.

5 THE NEW OLD SCHOOL BRUNCH (LENTEN) BIBLE STUDY! MONDAYS BUDDIES MARCH 10 - APRIL 14 TODAY 7 - 8 pm • Gathering Place & EVERY SUNDAY The New Old School Bible Study returns, just in time for 12:30 pm • Gathering Place Lent! The name says it all! You, plus the Bible, minus the dogma, equals more excitement with The Word than you All are invited to join other congregants after church ever thought possible! Whether you have never cracked for brunch at a nearby restaurant. If you want to meet open the Good Book, or if you have whole sections and connect with other worshippers, simply meet in memorized, you are welcome to join us for some spirited the Gathering Place at 12:30 pm (immediately after the Bible study as we join Jesus in the desert, on the mountain, 11 am service) and we’ll decide where to eat. Whether you’re a long time congregant or a first time visitor, and at the well during this special season of drawing near consider yourself invited to become a brunch buddy The Holy! every Sunday! Details & RSVP: www.bit.ly/LentenBibleStudy [email protected] [email protected]

YOUTH TEACHERS “RELEASE SHAME & NEEDED CLAIM AUTHENTICITY” Are you ready to change a young life? Did you know over 100 children (infants to teen) come LENTEN SERIES to Resurrection MCC every month to hear the message WEDNESDAYS that God loves them and their families? Can you make a difference in their life? Can you offer two hours a month MARCH 12 - APRIL 16 to plan and teach a specially designed curriculum? Can 7 - 9 pm • Gathering Place you share God's word with them in a fun, meaningful, and safe environment? “In an increasingly anxious world, it’s important that we are grounded by a deep sense of purpose and guided If you answered "Yes!" you'll receive laughter, fulfillment, by a resilient spirit,” writes Dr. Brene Brown, even as she and satisfaction knowing you are making a difference. notes, “Shame and fear are the greatest obstacles to Teaching experience is helpful but not required. authenticity, love and belonging, and a resilient spirit.” Join Individuals are most needed to teach 5-6 year olds us for 6 Wednesdays in Lent as we engage Dr. Brown’s shame-resilience process to Release Shame & Claim and 7-9 year olds, but all volunteers are appreciated. Authenticity for Lent this season! (Optional “jump- Are you prepared to be blessed in an amazing start” on Saturday, March 1: 1/2-Day WholeHearted way? Please email Joel Palomares, Youth Ministries Living Workshop!) Program Coordinator, at Youth@ResurrectionMCC. Details & RSVP: www.bit.ly/LentenAuthenticity org if you are ready to make a difference. [email protected] 6 FRIDAY NIGHT OUT NORTH

LANDSCAPE & FRIDAY FACILITIES MARCH 14 7 - 9 pm WORKDAY SATURDAY Chuy's Mexican Restaurant MARCH 15 18035 I-45 South, Shenandoah, TX ‎ 9 am - 1 pm 936-321-4440 www.chuys.com Resurrection MCC Campus Join your Resurrection friends on the North side of Let's get together to love on, clean up, organize, and maintain our church. Join us at 9 am in the Welcome town for a night filled with good food, good friends Area to choose an indoor or outdoor project. Lunch and good conversation! and laughs will be held in the Gathering Place from Noon - 1 pm. Details & RSVP: www.bit.ly/RMCC-20140314n [email protected] Details & RSVP: www.bit.ly/RMCC-20140215 [email protected]

BOBBY JO VALENTINE ACOUSTIC CONCERT BENEFITTING MONTROSE GRACE PLACE JOY OF On Monday night please tune into "Queer Voices" at 9pm on KPFT 90.1 FM for an interview with Bobbie Jo Valentine and Host, JD Doyle. DJEMBE SUNDAY MARCH 16 DRUMMING 4:30 - 5:30 pm • Gathering Place Back by popular demand, Bobby Jo Valentine offers this free, acoustic SATURDAY concert with David Sachs on bass. They will be performing previous hits as well as songs from his just-released , "Home." MARCH 15 A love offering will be received to support the artists as well as Montrose Grace Place, which provides a safe, welcoming environment for vulnerable 1 - 5 pm homeless youth of all sexualities and genders, providing nourishment, Gathering Place healthy relationships and hope for the future. Guests are also encouraged to bring a clothing donation for Montrose The advanced group of drummers from the Imani Vida Drum Grace Place. Items most in need include: socks, feminine underwear, Circle meet to rehearse for community event performances. boxers, jackets, blankets and warm clothing. Details & RSVP: www.bit.ly/RMCC-20140316 For an audition to join, email Bobby Jo Valentine: www.bobbyjovalentine.com [email protected] Montose Grace Place: montrosegraceplace.blogspot.com [email protected] 7 TAIZE WORSHIP SERVICE HIV / STD Testing by Planned Parenthood

SUNDAY MARCH 16 Gathering Place FRIDAY after both services MARCH 21 7 - 8 pm • Chapel Free rapid HIV testing (results in 15 minutes), as well as standard testing for Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Hepatitis A contemplative experience in worship using both C, and Syphilis (results in 2 weeks). Knowing your spoken word and song, lead by Tony Pryor in the HIV and STD status is the best way for you to stay tradition of Taize. Please join us for this rich spiritual healthy and avoid spreading sexually transmitted practice. illnesses. Get tested and take control. Details & RSVP: www.bit.ly/RMCC-20140321t www.plannedparenthood.org [email protected] FRIDAY NIGHT OUT SOUTH houston food bank FRIDAY THURSDAY MARCH 21 MARCH 20 7 - 9 pm 6 - 9 pm BJ's Restaurant/Brewhouse 515 W. Bay Area Blvd. Webster, TX 77598 Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall St, Houston 77029 Join us in the fight against hunger as we volunteer with Join our NEWEST social dinner gathering for our the Houston Food bank. We’ll assist others in processing friends South of Houston! food that will help feed our hungry neighbors. Wear jeans, These monthly dinner gatherings are a great way to t-shirt, and tennis shoes (shorts and open-toed shoes are reconnect with those you may already know and is an not permitted for safety reasons). Wear a Resurrection MCC “Love Thy Neighbor” shirt if available. Registration opportunity to meet new folks and friends. required to volunteer - www.houstonfoodbank.org Details & RSVP: www.bit.ly/RMCC-20140321s Details & RSVP: www.bit.ly/RMCC-20140320 [email protected] [email protected]

8 GROWING FAMILIES MCC Men's Conference SUNDAYSUNDAY SERIES MARCH 23 WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY 1 - 2:30 pm MARCH 26-29 Fourth Sundays this season our families are growing spiritually together and there is something for parents We invite you to join other men from MCC for the MCC and children of all ages! Nursery care is available for infants through Pre-K with pre-registration email to Men’s Gathering. The guest speaker (March 26) is Dr. [email protected]. We love our families! Anthony Pinn, the the Agnes Cullen Arnold Professor of Humanities, Professor of Religious Studies, Director of Graduate Studies, Founding Director, Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning, Director KIDSActivities MOVIE Building & Sanctuary& PIZZA of Research, The Institute for Humanist Studies at Rice University. Dr. Pinn’s topic will be, “What does the Our schoolage kids ages K-12 years will enjoy pizza lunch male body have to do with embodying masculinity and in the Activities Building and then watch a kids' movie on sexuality?” Registration is $100 for the full conference the big screens in the Sanctuary. and $35 for Dr. Pinn’s session only. Details & RSVP: www.bit.ly/GFSS-20140323a Details & RSVP: www.bit.ly/RMCC-Men [email protected] GENERATION FAITH TEENS: KEEP IT REAL

SESSIONSActivities Building In these “keep it real” sessions teens will be encouraged to express their unique voice through spoken word, to explore what the Bible has to say about sex and sexuality CRITICAL MASS (and what that might or might not mean to them), and to talk about dating in this new age of technology with BIKE RIDE - GOT LOVE? the reality of virtual violence. Guest presenters will partner with our facilitators for these sessions. FRIDAY Details & RSVP: www.bit.ly/GFSS-20140323b MARCH 28 6:45 pm - 9:30 pm Market Square Park, 301 Milam, Houston DARING PARENTS Calling all Bicyclists! Join fellow Resurrection MCC bikers for a Critical Mass WORKSHOPGathering Place Bike Ride - a casual mass bike ride around the city, intended to raise awareness and advocate a bicycle- In her book “Daring Greatly” Dr. Brene Brown writes “Even friendly urban environment. All bikes and skill-levels are welcomed. The ride will last around 2 hours - about 20 though the vulnerability of parenting is terrifying at times miles. Meet at 6:45pm on the corner nearest Congress ... it is our richest, most fertile ground for teaching and Ave and Travis St. in Downtown Houston. Look for the cultivating connection, meaning, and love.” Join other GOT LOVE? Resurrection MCC Shirts! parents, exploring and encouraging becoming “Daring Parents” together! Details & RSVP: www.bit.ly/RMCC-20140328 FAQs - www.houstoncriticalmass.com/faq Details & RSVP: www.bit.ly/GFSS-20140323c [email protected] 9 Get Connected to a First Impressions Ministry

TUESDAYS Concierge Desk APRIL 1, 8, 15, 22 David McGurk 6:30 - 8 pm [email protected] Montrose Counseling Center (Room 106) We need loving, warm and friendly people to serve at 401 Branard Street, Houston TX the Concierge Desk, located in the Gathering place, What would be different in your life if you felt spiritually before and after both Sunday Worship Services! This affirmed in your body, pleasure, sex, your sex practices desk helps welcome new friends, provides them with and sexual choices? In this 4-session interactive a free gift, and helps them get connected. workshop we explore what a sexuality-affirming, spirituality-honoring sex life could look like. As we examine our inherited or unconscious sexual models and release false values we can discover for ourselves what it means to claim, develop, and authentically practice Inspirations Coffee Cafe & Bookstore queer sexual ethics! Held at Montrose Counseling Center. [email protected] www.montrosecounselingcenter.org Looking for new friendly faces and volunteers for Details & RSVP: www.bit.ly/SavingSex2014 this ministry! Provide outstanding customer service [email protected] in an atmosphere of fellowship so people make connections.

Ushers Georgia Dismukes [email protected] IMANI VIDA We need ushers for 9 & 11 am Sunday Worship Services. Teams serve one service (either 9 or 11 am) DRUM CIRCLE each month. Remember, No one is JUST an usher. SATURDAY APRIL 3 2 - 4 pm • Activities Building Welcome Team David McGurk “Imani” means Faith in Swahili, and “Vida” means Life [email protected] in Spanish. Join us as we explore life and faith through drumming! If you like to drum or have an interest in We welcome people to the church and help them drumming, join us as we make music through all sorts of get where they need to go. Team members are percussion instruments: hand drums, shakers, rain sticks positioned at every door and sidewalk, greeting and even the sound of foot stomping music. Drummers of all skill levels are welcome. No prior drumming experience people with a smile and kind word, offering directions is required to participate in our circle. We only ask that or answering questions. you bring your desire to be a part of our community drum circle. We meet every first Saturday of the month in the If you have questions or would like to join any of these Gathering Place, as well as other locations for other teams, email the team lead (listed above) or special drumming occasions. [email protected] Details & RSVP: www.meetup.com/drummingcircle or 281-254-8005 [email protected] 10 WEDNESDAYS - 7 pm SATURDAYS - 9:30 am Chapel MCC 101 Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve SUNDAY Traditions of OA. Worldwide meetings and other tools provide a fellowship of experience, strength and hope MARCH 16 where members respect one another’s anonymity. OA 1 - 3:30 pm charges no dues or fees and is self-supporting through member contributions. Gathering Place

OA is not just about weight loss, weight gain maintenance, Learn more about who we are at Resurrection MCC in this obesity, or diets. It addresses physical, emotional and introductory class. We’ll discuss the mission, vision, and spiritual well-being. It is not a religious organization and values of Resurrection MCC, learn more about our history, does not promote any particular diet. and discover the many ways people are making an impact in our faith community. At the end of class you will be given OA members differ in many ways, but we are united by the opportunity to become a member if you feel God’s call our common disease and the solution we have found on your heart to do so. The class is open to those wishing in the OA program. We practice unity with diversity, to become members and those who simply want to learn and we welcome everyone who wants to stop eating more about Resurrection MCC. compulsively. Welcome to Overeaters Anonymous. Welcome home. Details & RSVP: www.bit.ly/RMCC-20140316m [email protected] FISHERS NET PRAYER MINISTRY Fishers Net offers personal prayers on Sundays at the Prayer Wall after the 11:00 am Worship Service. Please email your prayer request to [email protected]. Board Member on Duty Eddie Domingue and Kandace Klingler Board Minutes Available Upon Request. General Fund Giving Report For Week and YTD Ended March 2, 2014

Giving (Tithes and Offerings) Week Ended YTD Total Total Amount Received $14,422.75 $139,506.57 Total Amount Anticipated $17,837.38 $160,536.40 Ministry Plan Need is the weekly Total Giving Variance ($21,029.83) amount needed per the budget Weekly Giving Comparison approved by the congregation to achieve our 2013 ministry Average Amount Received $15,500.73 plan goals and strategic growth Ministry Plan Need $17,837.38 initiatives (i.e., the amount needed to make ministry happen) Attendance Week Ended YTD Average Worship 448 455 Programming 388 197 Total Weekly Attendance 836 652 YOGA This Week @ ResurrectionMCC.org CONNECTIONS

SUNDAY MARCH 9 8:00 am 2014 AIDS Walk Sam Houston Park 9:00 am Worship Service Sanctuary 10:15 am Fisher’s Net - Prayer Time Chapel 10:45 am Youth Ministries Program Activities Building 11:00 am Worship Service Sanctuary 12:30 pm Brunch Buddies Welcome Center MONDAY MARCH 10 6:30 pm Living Your Voice 102 Chapel 7:00 pm Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsal Sanctuary 7:00 pm The New Old School Bible Study! Gathering Place TUESDAYS TUESDAY MARCH 11 7 - 8 pm | Activities Building Please bring a mat and towel. 6:00 pm Praise Team Rehearsal Sanctuary Everyone is welcome to join us 6:00 pm Lay Delegate Meeting Senior Pastor Office for these free sessions. 7:00 pm Gospel Ensemble Rehearsal Sanctuary Details and RSVP: www.bit.ly/YOGA2014 7:00 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Music Room [email protected] 7:00 pm Narcotics Anonymous 12-Step Meeting Gathering Place 7:00 pm Yoga Activities Building WEDNESDAY MARCH 12 7:00 pm Overeaters Anonymous 12-Step Meeting Chapel 7:00 pm Release Shame & Claim Authenticity! Gathering Place THURSDAY MARCH 13

10:00 pm Houston Area Fiber Artists Meeting Gathering Place FRIDAY OFFICE CLOSED MARCH 14 7:00 pm Friday Night OUT - North SATURDAY OFFICE CLOSED MARCH 15 BODY BLAST 8:00 am Body Blast Fitness Camp Activities Building 9:00 am Landscape & Facilities Work Day Welcome Center Fitness Camp 9:30 am Overeaters Anonymous 12-Step Meeting Chapel 10:0 am Living Your Voice Showcase Rehearsal Music Room 11:00 am Praise Dance Rehearsal Sanctuary SATURDAYS 1:00 pm Joy of Djembe Drumming Activities Building 8 - 9 am • Activities Building SUNDAY MARCH 16 Body Blast Fitness Camp is group exercise class that 9:00 am Worship Service Sanctuary mixes basic calisthenics with interval and strength 10:15 am Fisher’s Net - Prayer Time Chapel training. Using light weights and circuit-training 10:45 am Youth Ministries Program Activities Building stations to engage the entire body, FIT personal trainer Brian Kinney invites people of ALL fitness levels to Sanctuary 11:00 am Worship Service participate in a fun and motivating one hour class. 12:30 pm Brunch Buddies Welcome Center 1:00 pm MCC 101 Gathering Place [email protected] 4:30 pm Bobby Jo Valentine & David Sachs Concert Gathering Place Details & RSVP: www.bit.ly/BODYBLAST2014