Are you grounded in gratitude? Last Sunday, Rev. Denise issued a gratefulness challenge—to post daily over the next 14 days something or someone for whom you are grateful. And some of you are right on it! Your posts remind both you and others the value of taking moments to be grateful for life, for breath, for each other, and so much more. Hopefully, you have felt like complaining less and celebrating more! You can catch up on the A Generous Life series HERE.
One Facebook post recently asked readers to choose one of four options, and I didn’t even have to think about it. One of the options was eight hours of sleep each night. I am so grateful when I get a full night of uninterrupted sleep. I send up a prayer of gratitude each morning when I wake up, with an added prayer on those mornings I awaken from eight hours of sleep. Even the mattress earns praise! Paying attention to these gifts help us lead a generous life. The larger generosity challenge is gratefulness even in the moments of difficulty.
Recently, the Houston Show Choir, at the recommendation of their new director Steven Shannon, approached us to be co-beneficiaries in their annual mattress sale. The topic of "choir and mattresses" immediately took me to the episode of Glee in which the kids joyfully advertise mattresses using them like trampolines as they sing “Jump” by Van Halen. We appreciate the offer to help many of us sleep better and help the church with a fundraiser where others do most of the work! That makes me very grateful. You can check out the flyer below and if you need a new mattress, come by the Activities Building on November 6, where in addition to the many mattresses on display, there will be live entertainment every hour on the hour, provided by singers from both the Show Choir and Resurrection!
This coming Sunday, we welcome Rev. Vicki for Revealed Through Prayer as we continue A Generous Life. I have really been enjoying the small devotional book that offers 28 days of devotions on living a generous life. Day 14 cited Anne Frank: “You can—always—give something, even if it’s a simple act of kindness!” Even when her family was in hiding during the Holocaust, this teenager chose generosity and kindness. Even if I have a ways to go, I’m choosing generosity, too.
Counting my blessings,
Troy
PS: I had the holy joy of adding more photos the offrenda. You can bring your photos and add yourself on Sunday or email them to me!
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Rev. Elder Troy Treash
Senior Pastor, Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church
Elder, General Conference of Metropolitan Community Churches
281-254-8050
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Join us to hear ministry reports for 2021 and plans for 2022 including candidates for board service and our recommended budget with an opportunity for questions and comments.
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This voting meeting moves quickly to conduct church business such as elect board members, approve minutes and budgets. Each voter in your home or in the sanctuary will need a separate voting device (smartphone, laptop, tablet).
If you have any questions about your membership voting status, please email [email protected].
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Join Rev. Vicki Sheil-Hopper virtually on Wednesdays at 7pm beginning on October 13th.
Not only are humans born to be generous, we are born in the image of a loving and generous God. And sometimes we need a reminder.
These 28 devotionals gathered into four weekly themes, inspire the reader to discover the powerful Christian principles of gratitude, prayer, and faith—leading them back to the generous life they were born to live.
The daily readings are written by the diverse group of pastors, business and church leaders, speakers, and authors who make up the Horizons Stewardship Team.
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Would you like to take home your favorite southern Gospel music and harmonies performed by the Forever Blest Quartet?
Check out the new Forever Blest III Live Concert CD in our Book Store now!
Now Available on YouTube, the August concert in its entirety! If you weren't able to attend the live show, we'd love to have you listen here.
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Special Guest Performer: Lynn Loosier |
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Chris Severs is hosting a Vision Workshop
3 Keys To Accelerating Your Results
Do you want to discover your true dream or purpose? Would you like to eliminate fear, doubt, and worry and move toward your goals with confidence? Do you want to increase prosperity and stay in complete harmony with your highest values and spiritual beliefs?
If these questions resonate with you, then you are going to love this Workshop.
Saturday November 13th & 20th 09:00AM – 12:00PM
We will meet in the Gathering Place.
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Please Register
Sundays Starting November 7th
Mondays Starting November 8th
Using the book Caste written by Isabel Wilkerson, we will explore the current social and political landscapes in America derived from the infrastructure of human hierarchy developed 400 years ago when Europeans first came to this land.
Wilkerson examines the different caste systems around the world and how they damage the lives of everyone involved, even those at the top. She believes that to understand how to move forward, we must examine the past and the racial structures that keep progress as a nation at bay.
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Annual Estimate of Giving We know that generosity requires prayer and planning. We also know that living into generosity is transformative as we grow from feelings of fear and scarcity into the truth of abundance and trust that God is right here with you on the journey.
Your financial commitment offers spiritual growth for the giver, ministry growth for our church family and those in need, while also providing our leadership with information needed to strategically plan for how God will use our gifts together – time, talent, and treasure – in 2021.
You can make your pledge HERE.
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On November 2, 2021, Texas voters will have an opportunity to return to the ballot box to accept or reject eight proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
The amendments relate to designated essential caregivers at nursing facilities, limitations on religious services, property taxes, the state judiciary, raffles at rodeo venues and county authorization to issue bonds on infrastructure.
Information on these proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution can be found HERE
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The purpose of the SCARS Peer Support is to support the general work of the Spiritual Abuse and Recovery Ministry at Resurrection MCC. The SCARS Peer Support group acts as a long-term experience where participants can develop relationships with others on their own recovery journey. Pre-registration is not required.
October 5th, November 2nd, and December 7th from 6:30 pm - 8 pm at the
Montrose Center and is sponsored by the Justice Ministry.
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In addition to the reopening of our before and after church service bookstore, you can now purchase your favorite things online. Browse, select some items that you'd like, and have them shipped to your address. You can also purchase online and schedule a time to stop by the church and mask-up for a safe pick-up. So many of our items make perfect gifts for friends, family, neighbors, and loved ones. Check out all the items in our online store today!
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Brunch Buddies We'll be continuing our fellowship this Sunday, October 24, for some delicious food at Pho Ben, 935 N Shepherd Dr. Houston, TX 77008. Whether you have ever been on our campus or inside our Sanctuary, ALL are welcome to join us each week. View their menu. |
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Virtual Brunch Buddies will continue to gather on Zoom each Sunday at 12:30 pm! Prepare a snack, meal, or just grab a drink, and connect online with your family of faith! Join us on Zoom at www.ResurrectionMCC.org/bb. Questions? Email them to [email protected].
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Amazing things happen when we pray for one another in times of grief and celebrate together in times of joy. Send Requests online to ResurrectionMCC.org/pray or by texting the word rmccpray to 97000. We hope this electronic method will make it quick and easy to communicate the struggles and triumphs you are experiencing in a way that can provide our Pastoral Care Ministers with the information they need to support and encourage you along your journey. The form allows you to provide your name, contact information, the information about your prayer request or celebration, as well as an easy way to request a contact from a Pastoral Care Minister (only if you indicate you'd like a contact). Based on your preferences we can communication by text, phone, video chat, or even in-person visits when necessary. We want to hear from you! |
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Join the Social Justice Team of Ministries
Turn Your Passions Into Actions
The Resurrection Social Justice Team of Ministries
is looking for Team Leads and Members in these areas:
Anti-racism | Diversity | Literacy | Prison Reform
Bring us your ideas!
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Weekday Devotional and Prayer is held every weekday at Noon on Zoom. During these virtual gatherings, we participate in a daily devotional, scripture readings, prayer, and a time to check-in with our church family . Click www.ResurrectionMCC.org/weekday to launch Zoom at Noon on weekdays.
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Live in Grace, Walk in Love Daily Devotionals is by beloved and bestselling author Bob Goff, who provides you with a year's worth of inspiring, unexpected, humble teaching on grace and love that will prepare you for the day ahead. Built on Bob's trademark storytelling and unique way of helping us to see things in a new way, Live in Grace, Walk in Love takes us through an entire calendar year of meditations on how we can step out in love and confidence in every aspect of our lives.
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If you haven't downloaded the church app, it's important that you do! Each time you attend a service in person or virtually, please CHECK IN so we know you were here. Using the church app is easy! You can find detailed instructions here. We hope you will download it and stay connected!
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Pride Charities, our partner agency which operates the food pantry at Resurrection MCC, relies on donations and financial support for the food needed to help the 175 families we assist each month. Please consider picking up a few extra extra bags of rice, beans, cereal, Vienna sausages, canned chicken, canned spam/lunch loaf, canned corn, canned green beans, canned peas, or any of the items found on this list. We are not accepting clothes at this time due to your generosity and our limited storage areas. To keep you, our volunteers, and our community safe, please place your donations in your trunk or back seat, pull up outside the pantry, stay in your vehicle, and our volunteers will remove the items from your vehicle. Volunteers will also be working inside the Clothes Closet this Saturday from 9 - Noon If you'd like to help sort, hang, and organize clothes, please be sure to wear a face mask. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided to you. |
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Set up online giving today using this helpful guide! You can register and make a one-time contribution, or set up recurring giving on a schedule that works for you.
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Text Giving is a great way to give electronically. The first time you'd like to give in this way, just text the word GIVE to 281-346-9444. You'll receive a text back asking for the amount of your donation. After you've entered that, you'll receive a link to provide your name, email address, as well as your debit/credit card or bank account information. That's it! And the next time you'd like to give, all you need to do is text a dollar amount to that same phone number, hit send, and you're done! If you'd like to contribute to a special fund, send a text with the words GIVE LIST to 281-346-9444 and you'll receive a reply asking how much you'd like to give, and then another text asking to which of our special funds you'd like your donation applied (i.e. General Gifts & Tithes, Foundation First Activities Building Fund, Texas Winter Storm Relief, Pride Charities Food Pantry, La Casa de Todos). |
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Narcotics Anonymous is every Tuesday at 7:00 pm on our campus as well as on Zoom. This Twelve Step recovery program offers hope and freedom from active addiction in a safe space for the LGBTQ community. This support group meets regularly in order to help one another learn a new way of life through sharing experiences, strength, and hope. All are welcome to come and learn more. For more information, please contact Patrick at 281-908-9729.
Narcóticos Anónimos (en español) es todos los miércoles a partir de las 8:00 pm en la Capilla Resurrection MCC. Asegúrese de usar una máscara cuando esté en el campus de la iglesia. Es un grupo de recuperación de 12 pasos que ofrece esperanza y libertad de la adicción activa en un lugar seguro para las personas LGBT. Estos grupos se unen para ayudarse mutuamente a aprender una nueva forma de vida, compartiendo su experiencia de fortaleza y esperanza.
re:MIND Depression & Bipolar Support Groups in-person meetings are now on Fridays at 12:00 pm in the Chapel. Online meetings are available at www.supportgroupscentral.com/reMIND. Click ‘Not Yet a Member’ and set up a free user account. Find a meeting and click ‘Register’ to sign up. Please note: If all spots are filled, click ‘Join the Waitlist’. You will receive an email reminder the day before and 15 minutes before your scheduled meeting. Please confirm or cancel. Meeting dates will be updated monthly. If you need assistance signing up please call (888) 799-0907 ext. 2 or email [email protected]. Spaces are limited so sign up today! Spanish Support Groups are available here.
Overeater’s Anonymous meets Saturdays at 9:30 am in the Chapel and will still offer the zoom meeting on Saturdays at 9:30 am on Zoom. Meeting ID: 402 391 084, Password: 176233. Phone in option (use same Meeting ID as above): +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston).
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Toastmasters is every Monday, from 6:30 - 8 pm online on Zoom. Impress your clients, your boss, or even a potential employer during your next job interview. Speak with confidence in one-on-one situations and in presentations for groups of 20 to over 200. Surprise yourself by becoming a member of Toastmasters and see how your personal goals will come true. With Toastmasters you will learn by doing as you improve your public speaking skills in a super supportive environment. Join us for our very own Toastmaster Club right here at Resurrection MCC. Contact Horacio Rodriguez at 954-662-4926 or [email protected] for details. www.toastmasters.org
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