July 10, 2016
+ Opening Song
It Is Well With My Soul When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. It is well with my soul, it is well, it is well with my soul. My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought! My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! (Chorus) And, Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, Even so, it is well with my soul. (Chorus)
by Philip Paul Bliss and Horatio G. Spafford Public Domainm, CCLI# 25376
Our Community Gathers / Nuestro Communidad Se Reúne Rev. Troy Treash
Announcements / Anuncios Mark Eggleston
+ Exchange of Peace / Saludo de Paz Rev. Troy Treash
+ You are invited to rise in body or spirit. / De pie por favor. + Gathering Song / Recopilación de Canciones Consider Yourself Consider yourself at home Consider youself one of the family We've taken to you so strong It's clear we're going to get along Consider yourself well in Consider yourself a part of the furniture There isn't a lot to spare Who cares? What ever we've got, we share! If it should chance to be We should see Some harder days Empty larder days Why grouse? Always-a-chance we'll meet Somebody To foot the bill Then the drinks are on the house! Consider yourself our mate We don't want to have no fuss, For after some consideration, we can state Consider yourself One of us! by Lionel Bart
Liturgical Theater Jubilee Theater
Anthem / Seleccion Musical Sanctuary Choir
Somewhere/Tonight by Leonard Bernstein
+ Scripture Lesson / Lectura Bíblica Ricky Ruiz
John 13:34-35
Jesus said: But I am giving you a new command. You must love each other, just as I have loved you. If you love each other, everyone will know that you are my disciples. One: This is the Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God. Amen
Sermon / Sermón Rev. Vickey Gibbs
Journey to Freedom: West Side Story
2 Moment of Reflection / Momento de Reflexión Mark C. Brown Communion As we gather, break bread, and tell stories of hope through prayer, song and ritual in the practice we call Invitation to Give Angela Whorton "communion," we bear witness that "Life is stronger than death. People can change with God’s help. And God is worthy of our thanks and praise." All are welcome at the table: you do not need to be a member of this or any church to Offertory/ Ofertorio Sanctuary Choir gather as God's children at the table of Life. Maria/One Hand, One Heart by Leonard Bernstein A brief blessing is offered with bread and unfermented juice, available to all. Gluten- free bread is offered at the far right; Spanish blessing offered at the Prayer of Receiving Rev. Troy Treash far left. Please honor this time of sacred community with singing, quiet meditation or prayer that we might each receive the spiritual nourishment we seek ... Comunión Al reunirnos, partir el Communion / Comunión Rev. Troy Treash pan, y contar historias Rev. Vickey Gibbs de esperanza a través de Angela Whorton la oración, el canto y el ritual en la práctica que llamamos "comunión", damos testimonio de que "la vida es más fuerte que la muerte. Las personas pueden cambiar con la ayuda de Dios. Y Dios es digno de nuestro agradecimiento Communion Songs / Cantos de Comunión y alabanza. "Todos están invitados a la mesa: no es necesario ser Come Just as You Are miembro de esta iglesia by Joseph Sabolick o cualquier reunir como hijos de Dios en la mesa de la Vida.
All Who Are Thirsty Una breve bendición se by Brenton Brown and Glenn Robertson ofrece con el pan y el jugo, al alcance de todos. Pan sin gluten se ofrece en el extremo derecho; Since Your Love bendición españoles by Andrea Marie Reagan, Brandon Hampton, Brock Human, Michael Ketterer, and Will Reagan ofrecen en el extremo izquierdo.
Por favor respetar este tiempo de comunidad sagrada con canto, la meditación o la Prayer of Thanksgiving / Acción de Gracias Rev. Troy Treash oración silenciosa para que podamos recibir cada uno el alimento espiritual que buscamos.
3 + Closing Song / Canto de Salida Stand Up and Give God The Praise
Who is like our God? There is no one. Who is like our God? God is strong and mighty. Who is like our God? God is worthy, Stand up and give God the praise! Who is like our God? There is no one. Who is like our God? God is strong and mighty. Who is like our God? God is worthy, Stand up and give God the praise! Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, Our God is worthy of glory! From the rising of the sun, To its going down, The name of our God is to be praised! Who is like our God? There is no one. Who is like our God? God is strong and mighty. Who is like our God? God is worthy, Stand up and give God the praise! Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, Our God is worthy of glory! From the rising of the sun, To its going down, The name of our God is to be praised! Who is like our God? There is no one. Who is like our God? God is strong and mighty. Who is like our God? God is worthy, Stand up and give God the praise, Stand up and give God the praise, Stand up and give God the praise!
by Lynn DeShazo © 1995 Integrity's Hosanna! Music , CCLI# 1793621
+ Benediction / Bendición Rev. Vickey Gibbs
+ Postlude / Postludio Reprise - Stand Up And Give God The Praise
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 Mark C. Brown more about Christian living in an inclusive way. All are welcome. Director of Worship Arts [email protected] (x109) Make sure to visit the Concierge Desk, located in our Welcome Area, to receive a gift from us. You will find friendly volunteer hosts waiting to greet you. Shiv Dharan Director of Operations Worship Services [email protected] (x102) Resurrection MCC is proud to offer a variety in our worship services. Our two Sunday services, at 9 & 11 am, are identical in form, however they contain different elements from Mark Eggleston diverse religious traditions each week. Director of Communications [email protected] (x106) A Special Welcome to First-Time Families! Rev. Vickey Gibbs Our nursery staff would love to meet you and your infants & children aged one month Associate Pastor through three years! The nursery is located to the right of the Sanctuary entrance and is [email protected] (x107) open during both the 9 & 11 am services. Children and youth aged 4 - 17 years are invited to join our Youth Ministries Program during Angela Whorton the 11 am service in the Activities Building (located across the breezeway from our main Director of Connections parking lot). Sign-in begins at 10:45 am. All children must be registered and signed-in to [email protected] (x105) attend. Parents are welcome to join the children for Communion at Noon in the Activities Building. Snack & sign-outs begin at 12:15 pm. Professional Stipend & Volunteers About Us… Resurrection MCC is a Christian church that follows God's call to justice for all people. We build on a rich history of social justice for, and on behalf of, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, Cat Armstrong and queer people. Since its founding in 1968, Metropolitan Community Churches have Usher Coordinator been at the vanguard of civil and human rights movements as an international advocate for vulnerable people in places where religious orthodoxy, sexism, transphobia and homophobia Joel Hammett can result in violence and death. MCC has been on the forefront in the struggle towards Organist & Accompanist marriage equality in the US and other countries worldwide and continues to be a powerful voice in the LGBTQ equality movement. MCC’s ministry reaches over 43,000 members in over 250 churches in 22 countries worldwide. Christy Irvin Gospel Ensemble Pianist Metropolitan Community Churches are on a bold mission to transform hearts, lives, and history. We are a movement that faithfully proclaims God's inclusive love for all people and Debbie Mansfield proudly bears witness to the holy integration of spirituality and sexuality. Because of our Nursery Coordinator faith we are called to: do justice, show kindness, and live humbly with God (Micah 6:8); [email protected] explore life's questions with open hearts and minds; raise our voices in sacred defiance 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 Graphic Design & Teen Coordinator Our MISSION is to demonstrate God’s unconditional love to all people through [email protected] (x112) Christ-like action. Our VISION is to boldly experience, engage, and embody our faith to transform Desire Koenig ourselves and the world into the full expression of Christ’s inclusive love. Youth Ministries Program Coordinator [email protected] At Resurrection MCC, every member and friend is a minister of the church. We envision 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 Marcial Renteria Bilingual Deacon will live and grow in faith and be spiritually fed. We embrace four core values: [email protected] Core Values Steven Shannon Inclusion Sanctuary Choir Director [email protected] Love is our greatest moral value. Inclusion is a primary focus of our ministry. We believe that all people, as they are and where they are, should be welcomed at God’s table. John Taylor Altar Ministries Coordinator Community Alan Cunningham Our deep desire is to offer a safe and open community for people to worship, learn, Audio Engineer share, and grow in their faith. We are committed to equipping ourselves and each other to do the work that God has called us to do in the world. Cassandra White Gospel Ensemble Director [email protected] Spiritual Transformation A message of liberation guides our ministry. We believe that when people are invited to Worship | Sunday, 9 & 11 am experience God through the life and ministry of Christ, lives are transformed. Children & Youth Worship | Sunday, 11 am Nursery | Sunday, 9 & 11 am Justice Resurrection MCC We are committed to uplifting all people and standing with those who suffer under the 2025 West 11th St, Houston, Texas 77008 weight of oppressive systems. We are guided by our commitment to global human rights. Phone 713-861-9149 / Fax 713-861-2520 www.ResurrectionMCC.org
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TODAY TODAY 1 - 2:30 pm • Chapel 12:45 - 3:00 pm • Activities Building Move over, summer--a new school year is Learn more about who we are at Resurrection MCC coming! With the start of school, families face new in this introductory class. We’ll discuss the mission, organization challenges. School bells ring--and so vision, and values of Resurrection MCC, learn more do early-morning alarm clocks. Paper piles swell as about our history, and discover the many ways people hand-outs and homework stream into the house. are making an impact in our faith community. At Shorter autumn days bring a hectic round of sports, the end of class you will be given the opportunity to activities and events, and calendars fill with cryptic become a member if you feel God’s call on your heart notes. Can the holidays be far behind? Get organized to do so. The class is open to those wishing to become members and those who simply want to learn more now for the best school year ever! about Resurrection MCC. Lunch provided. [email protected] [email protected] IN.formation
Nursery Monday Baby Shower JULY 11 7 - 8:30 pm • Activities Building
IN.formation is a peer support group focused on TODAY creating a gender inclusive community for transgender 12:30 - 1:30 pm • Gathering Place and gender non-conforming individuals, spouses and significant others. Join in this opportunity to have some fun and help our Nursery stock up for a new year by purchasing Kick off date - July 11 one or more of the items from our needs list at Regular Meetings - 2nd and 4th Mondays Target, Baby’s R Us, Walmart and Amazon. Listed as Meeting time - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Resurrection MCC Nursery. E-mail Address: [email protected] Facilitators - A O Ferguson, Jake Maxwell, Jessica [email protected] Truscott, Carlotta Maxwell
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9 am - 1JULY pm • Gathering 16 Place
During All Church Workdays, we get together Wednesday to love on, clean up, organize, and maintain our church. This day we would like to clean storage area, power wash outside ceiling, and paint JULY 13, 20, 27 parking lines. Join us at 9 am in the Welcome Area 7 - 8:30 pm • Gathering Place to choose an indoor or outdoor project. Lunch and laughs will be held in the Gathering Place from The Gifts of Imperfection In the book by Brené Noon - 1 pm. Brown, a leading expert on shame, authenticity, and belonging, shares ten guideposts on the power of [email protected] Wholehearted living—a way of engaging with the world from a place of worthiness.
OOlder •W Wiser • LeadersL • ServingS HOUSTON ROLLER DERBY Saturday DOUBLE-HEADER JULY 16 Saturday • 6 - 10 pm 11:30 - 1:30 pm • Gathering Place JULY 16 If you're of a certain vintage, consider joining the OWLS (Older Wiser Leaders Serving), Resurrection's Revention Music Center, 502 Texas Ave, Houston TX Older Adult Ministry. Discover the warm fellowship and supportive community which awaits you. Meet Tickets are $13. Pay for your tickets in the RMCC new people. Make new friends.Light refreshments bookstore. We will get your name and email address. will be served. Your tickets will be available at Will Call beginning at 4 PM on the afternoon of the event. Will Call is OWLS - providing opportunities for care, connection located at the tables next to the Revention Box Office and community for those 55+. and is typically open until 8pm. [email protected] [email protected] 7 JOY OF DJEMBE DRUMMING SATURDAY JULY 16 1 - 5 pm Activities Building
The advanced group of drummers from the Imani Vida Drum Circle meet to rehearse for community event performances. For an audition to join, email [email protected]
2016 RMCC First Sunday (Protein) HOLIDAY CRUISE Tuna, Chicken, Vienna Sausages, Lunch Loaf November 28 - December 3 Second Sunday (Fruits & Vegetables) Sailing From Galveston Canned Fruit, Peas, Corn, Green Beans
A great way to cure the bustle of the holidays is Third Sunday (Carb) to go on a cruise, especially when you can go on Small bags of Rice/Beans, Pasta Noodles, Soup this 5-night cruise to Mexico. Carnival may close our group at any point. There are benefits of Fourth Sunday (Breakfast) Cereal, Oatmeal being a part of the group; gift bags in the room, etc. Also RMCC is receiving a small monetary Fifth Sunday (Toiletries, Travel-size) compensation for each 8 cabins booked through Soap, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Shampoo the group code. If you know you are going, please make your reservations. Please note that all items listed are food products that we use for the food bags. Although we are happy to accept Contact Bonnie at Carnival to arrange the stateroom your food donations, please consider purchasing only the of your choice, toll free 1-800-819-3902, ext 85153. items listed above. PLEASE USE group code HOLIDAY GETAWAY. Your continued support of this ministry is truly making a difference in the lives of many. For more information, Itinerary: November 28 (Monday) through December check out our new Web site, www.pride-charities.com, or 3 (Saturday), visiting Cozumel and Progreso. "Like" us on Facebook. 8 BACK TO SCHOOL VOLUNTEER WITH CHEF TIM OPPORTUNITIES GREETERS: Greeters open our doors with a welcoming word and smile for all those who bless us with their presence. Greeting begins 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the worship service at the main entrances. Serve one time per month, except for special services and 5th Sundays. (Need Greeters for each Sunday at 9 am and Sunday 1st Sunday of the month at 11 am.) USHERS: JULY 17 RMCC ushers continue to direct our guests once inside 1 - 2:30 pm • Chapel our doors. During the service, our ushers collect the offering and direct congregants during communion. Dreading the grind of making school lunches every An usher’s service begins 30 minutes prior to worship morning? Not sure how to make them healthy? We service at an entrance assigned by the team lead. rounded up the best school lunch tips that will have Serve one time per month, except for special services you saying, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Give yourself and 5th Sundays. (Ushers needed for 9 am service on the 3rd Sunday). a few more minutes of sleeping in (or at least sipping your coffee in your PJs) with these time-saving tips for prepping school lunches and dinner. CHILDREN & YOUTH TEACHERS: Three reasons you should teach:1.)The students are [email protected] delightful: They will enrich your spirit, expand your horizons and grow your faith – you need them in your life! 2.)The lessons are compelling: They will challenge LEADERSHIP your thinking, give you new ways of sharing your faith, and deepen your own relationship with Jesus Christ. The lesson plans and materials have been selected OPPORTUNITIES and provided for you. 3.)The time commitment is finite: You commit to a specific Sunday or series of Sundays throughout the season. We rotate leadership responsibilities so that every leader has the opportunity LOAVES & FISHES to attend worship regularly. TEAM LEADER COMMUNION SERVERS: One of the most impactful moments in the the Do you enjoy cooking, baking, or feeding others? Do worship services here at Resurrection MCC occurs you have the ability to plan and organize a meal for a when congregants are invited to participate in the rite of communion. We have limited positions available group, from 20 - 100 people? Are you able to delegate for those who wish to be a part of this exceptional tasks to get the job done? Looking for a place to offer moment as communion servers. You would be asked your gifts in ministry? Loaves and Fishes is a team to distribute the elements of juice and a wafer to those whose ministry is feeding our church groups on an as who wish to be served. A short 3 - 4 word blessing needed basis, such as RMCC 101, All Church Workday would be said and you would be asked to address and special events. We are looking for someone who the recipients by their preferred pronouns. It's a very simple, humble way to serve but the effect can last an can lead and coordinate this valued ministry to our eternity. If you are interested in serving in this capacity congregation. We are not looking for a single person please contact [email protected] to cater events. Time commitment is a couple of hours and request a reply of your choice. Thank you for your a month. We are currently recruiting a Team Leader and thoughtful consideration! members for this small group. To volunteer for any of these opportunities, please send an email noting your interest to: Please email noting your interest to: [email protected] [email protected]
9 12-STEP SUPPORT GROUPS
Rainbow of Hope Narcotics Anonymous Tuesdays, 7 - 8 pm | Chapel A recovery program that offers hope and freedom from active addiction in a YOGA safe space for the LGBTQ community. This group meets weekly to help each other learn a new way of CONNECTIONS life through sharing their experience, strength, and hope. 832-326-6330
Instructors Alternate Weekly: Darrin Brindle, Robin Mack, Overeaters Anonymous Debbie Kelly, and Special Guests Wednesdays, 7 - 8 pm & Saturdays, 9:30 - 10:30 am | Chapel A program of recovery from compulsive TUESDAYS eating that is not just about weight loss, weight gain 7 - 8 pm | Activities Building maintenance, obesity, or diets. This support group Please bring water and towel. Yoga mats available also addresses physical, emotional and spiritual well- to borrow. Beginner to Intermediate skill levels. being. Details & RSVP: [email protected] [email protected]
SE BUSCA: PARTICIPANTES PARA MES DE HERENCIA LATIN@
Sept 18 y 25 Oct. 2 y 9, 2016
Buscamos representar a más países Latin@s posible. Si sienten el llamado para leer, cantar, tocar instrumentos, organizar, decorar, cocinar, anfitrión, participar o orar para estos servicios favor de comunicarse con nosotros en el correo electrónico adjunto. Su ayuda en cualquier tamaño es agradecida. WANTED: PARTICIPANTS FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH September 18, 25, October 2, 9
We are looking to represent as many countries as possible. If you feel called to read, sing, play musical instrument, organize, decorate, cook, host, participate or pray please communicate at the email attached. Your help in any amount is appreciated. [email protected]
10 LAST SALE SUNDAY
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Please sample and enjoy our edible offerings at Coffee Talk every Sunday after Worship Services in the Gathering Place.
Celebrating Your Birthday! FISHERS NET We would like to send you birthday greetings on your special day so please take a moment to complete your PRAYER MINISTRY profile in ACS so that we are able to celebrate your Fishers Net offers personal prayers on Sundays at the Prayer Wall after the 11:00 am Worship Service. birthday with you. It is easy to do. Just go to our Web Please email your prayer request to site at www.ResurrectionMCC.org click on the "My [email protected]. Journey" logo and create or update your profile.
General Fund Giving Report For Week and YTD Ended July 3, 2016
Anticipated Actual General Offerings $419,935.73 $406,665.10 Fundraising $26,936.80 $14,551.74 $84,014.89 Ministry Plan Need is the Events/Leases $70,877.41 weekly amount needed Total Income $517.749.94 $505,231.73 per the budget approved Variance ($12,518.21) by the congregation to achieve our 2016 ministry Attendance Week Ended YTD Average plan goals and strategic Worship 289 399 growth initiatives. Programming 286 352 Total Weekly Attendance 575 751
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This Week @ ResurrectionMCC.org This schedule lists open offerings for which all are invited to participate. This is not a comprehensive list of all events on campus.
SUNDAY JULY 10 9:00 am Worship Service Sanctuary 10:15 am Coffee Talk! Gathering Place 10:30 am Fishers Net Chapel 10:45 am Youth Ministries Program Activities Building 11:00 am Worship Service Sanctuary COFFEE TALK 12:15 pm Coffee Talk! Gathering Place 12:30 pm Brunch Buddies Every Sunday 12:15 pm Coffee Talk! Gathering Place 12:30 pm Nursery Baby Shower Gathering Place After Both Worship Services 12:45 pm RMCC 101 Activities Building 1:00 pm Get Organized Chapel Gathering Place
MONDAY JULY 11 A new opportunity to make friends over conversation and breakfast snacks, begins this Sunday! Following 6:30 pm Toastmasters Gathering Place both worship services, you may enjoy coffee, tea, as TUESDAY JULY 12 well as sweet and savory breakfast snacks served in the Gathering Place. We hope you will find this as a 7:00 pm Gospel Ensemble Rehearsal Music Room great opportunity to meet new friends and reconnect 7:00 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary with those you already know. To help with Coffee 7:00 pm Narcotics Anonymous 12-Step Meeting Chapel Talk, please email CoffeeTalk@ResurrectionMCC. 7:00 pm Yoga Activities Building org or simply stop by, have a cup of coffee, and chat. WEDNESDAY JULY 13 6:30 pm Overeaters Anonymous 12-Step Meeting Chapel
THURSDAY JULY 14 No Events Scheduled
FRIDAY OFFICE CLOSED JULY 15
No Events Scheduled NEXT WEEK: HAROLD'S IN THE HEIGHTS
SATURDAY OFFICE CLOSED JULY 16 9:00 am All Church Work Day Welcome Center BRUNCH 9:30 am Overeaters Anonymous 12-Step Meeting Chapel 10:00 am Certification in First Aid, CPR & AED Gathering Place 11:30 am OWLS Gathering Place BUDDIES 1:00 pm Joy of Djembe Drumming Activities Building 6:00 pm Houston Roller Derby SUNDAY JULY 17 TODAY • 12:30 PM Ty Seafood Kitchen 9:00 am Worship Service Sanctuary 11011 Northwest Frwy 10:15 am Coffee Talk! Gathering Place (832) 409-5222 10:30 am Fishers Net Chapel 10:45 am Youth Ministries Program Activities Building Join us at a nearby restaurant every Sunday. The 11:00 am Worship Service Sanctuary restaurant name and address will be printed in this 12:15 pm Coffee Talk! Gathering Place location in the bulletin each week. Whether you're 12:30 pm Brunch Buddies a long-time congregant or a first-time visitor, consider yourself invited to become a Brunch 12:15 pm Coffee Talk! Gathering Place Buddy! 1:00 pm Devotion in Motion Sancutary 1:00 pm Back to School with Chef Tim Chapel [email protected]