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OCTOBER 18, 2020 | 10:00AM

You will be able to find the live stream on FCC's Facebook and YouTube pages or on the FCC website:

• http://youtube.com/FirstCongregationalChurchofHouston • https://www.facebook.com/firstconghouston/ • http://www.fcc-houston.org

If you are attending the In-Person Service at 10am at FCC, Bring Your Own Drum!

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PRELUDE Improvisation M.J. Gallop RINGING OF THE CHURCH BELL WELCOME Rev. Jonathan Page

http://youtube.com/FirstCongregationalChurchofHoustonhttp://www.facebook.com/firstconghouston/http://www.fcc-houston.org/

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HYMN For the Beauty of the Earth

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PRAYER SCRIPTURE Genesis 1:26-31 Steve Rosencranz Then God said, “Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the wild animals of the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth.” So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them;

male and female he created them. God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth.” God said, “See, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit; you shall have them for food. And to every beast of the earth, and to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.† CHILDREN’S MESSAGE “The Word ‘Love’ has Several Meanings” Peter Overland SUNG RESPONSE Take, O Take Me As I Am

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SCRIPTURE Romans 13:8-10 Rev. Jonathan Page Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet”; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.† SERMON “Christianity in the 21st Century: Get Over the Sex Thing” Rev. Jonathan Page

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HYMN Sacred the Body

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PASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER (using debts/debtors)

Our Creator, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.†

ENDOWMENT INVITATION Steve Rosencranz BRING FORTH OUR GIFTS AND OFFERINGS Steve Rosencranz The preferred method of giving electronically is through Zelle. Zelle is available through most major bank apps under transfers and incurs no additional fees to either the donor or FCC for the gift. To use Zelle enter the following charity address: financialsecretary@fcc-houston.org and include your name and fund you are contributing to. [Please make multiple transfers if you are contributing to multiple funds.] You can also give to FCC electronically at http://fcc-houston.org/give or text the amount you wish to give to 281-717-6093. If you are visiting FCC, reach out to Rev. Jonathan Page (jon@fcc-houston.org) to learn more about the church and its ministries. He would be happy to meet with you via Zoom, Skype, or over the phone.

mailto:financialsecretary@fcc-houston.orghttp://fcc-houston.org/give

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HYMN The Gift of Love

OUR MISSION

Welcome all into an inclusive community; Seek to follow Jesus’ teachings; Search for more truth and light; Support one another on our faith journeys; Strive for peace and justice.†

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BENEDICTION POSTLUDE All of Me John Legend; arr. M.J. Gallop

Coffee, Tea, and Conversation will return next Sunday, October 25,

since we are having our in-person outdoors Sunday service today at FCC followed by lunch.

WORSHIP NOTES: MUSIC COPYRIGHT INFO: All music is reprinted under permission of our OneLicense.net account #A-727634.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Mary Thomas (Mona Rhines’ friend); Vrian Shirk (Carlene Shirk’s son); Mary Lynn, Paul, Natalie, and Anthony Byrd and family of Ruth Lee; Erin Roberts; Charlie Smith (Chuck Smith’s father); Phyllis Hengst (Jane Bradbery’s dear friend); Dean Campa (John and Linda Fosseen’s friend); Doris Thompson (Janice Van Derbur’s friend); Jennifer Schafer (Michael Schafer’s daughter-in-law); Aida Leticia Morales Serrano (Anna Serrano’s sister); Dana Muñoz and her family (Janice Van Derbur and Linda Noyes’ good friends); Joe Leap (Ed Hennig’s son-in-law); Billy Garza (Guillermo Garza’s father); Voelkel family (Naomi Black’s friends); Dr. James Hollis (Michael Schafer and Ellen Benninghoven’s good friend); Chris (Paola’s friend); Donna Shelley (Carlene Shirk’s cousin); Paul Radelat (Jill Radelat’s father); Joe King (Michael Schafer and Ellen Benninghoven’s friend); Ginger and Ron Korolak (Janet Rexroad’s friends); Erin Hutchinson (Nancy Murdock’s friend); Tiffani Murphy (Heather Davis’ friend); Melissa Murry; Becky and Murry Witcher (Janet Rexroad’s dear friends); Jary Earl (Jim Earl’s sister-in-law); Lucy Maves (Jessica Seff’s friend); Diane Brahm; Claire Cardwell; Leon Wehunt (friend of John and Linda Fosseen); Larry Edmondson (Sarah Garrison’s father); Dianne Bub; E.G. “Jay” Ruoff (Jamie Strong’s father); Nancy and Bob Been (Naomi Black’s friends); Jennifer Chapin (Robin Stilwell’s friend); Dr. William Riley (dear friend of Michael Schafer); Fran Smith; Frances Davis (Mary Harper’s friend); and all of those who are unable to be with us today.

FORMING OUR CHRISTIAN FAITH FCC SUNDAY SCHOOL Godly Play Story are shared via YouTube Today, we heard the Godly Play story of The Falling Apart. Unlike when we are in the classrooms, all ages are welcome. The video can be found on FCC’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB1ODaC8jgRMD5KZVA7cL_A Sunday School Resources: Coloring sheets for the Lectionary readings this fall now through November 22. https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:62e2e833-05a9-4ee3-af42-12fffd4b824a#pageNum=1

† As an inclusive and open faith community, we attempt to convey gender neutral images, terms, and language of God. However, some hymns, anthems, and scriptures from the past will not be changed.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB1ODaC8jgRMD5KZVA7cL_Ahttps://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:62e2e833-05a9-4ee3-af42-12fffd4b824a#pageNum=1https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:62e2e833-05a9-4ee3-af42-12fffd4b824a#pageNum=1

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ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASS TODAY, OCTOBER 18, 7PM VIA ZOOM The focus the text will be Matthew 22: 34-46. We will bear witness to the two loves that Jesus identifies as the linchpins for living faithfully. The resource documents can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f6tyThBFRLBbRVPtu4c20rfkxCtlvDd0/view?usp=sharing For next week, text will be Joshua 3:7–17. As Joshua led the Israelites across a seeming impasse, we will consider where God may be creating new ways forward in their lives. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qEp_NDFNte3pBceycChmkCVYgRj6TQld/view?usp=drivesdk

Time: This is a recurring meeting Sundays at 7pm Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85633892742?pwd=UEw0blVsYzFhR2MyR1VVY0FyNmlNZz09 Meeting ID: 856 3389 2742 Password: 803121 Dial in: 346 248 7799

BRING YOUR OWN DRUM! TODAY, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 AT 10AM AT FCC! Even though we won't be singing today, we can make a joyful noise together. If you are attending the in-person service at FCC and you have your own drum, percussion instrument, or some other sort of noise maker, bring it with you and be led in a rhythmic group drumming experience. Contact MJ Gallop at mj@houston.org with questions.

NEXT WEEK: Sermon: “Christianity in the 21st Century: The Jesus Way” – Rev. Jonathan C. Page preaching Scripture: Mark 2:13-28 and Psalm 82

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f6tyThBFRLBbRVPtu4c20rfkxCtlvDd0/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1qEp_NDFNte3pBceycChmkCVYgRj6TQld/view?usp=drivesdkhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85633892742?pwd=UEw0blVsYzFhR2MyR1VVY0FyNmlNZz09mailto:mj@houston.org

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TRUDY TANTON Proud parents Allison and Alex would like to announce that Trudy Kay Tanton was born on September 28, 2020, at 7 lb. 4 oz. The whole family is happy and healthy and Holly is doing well as a big sister! Congratulations!

OCTOBER EARLY VOTING AND 2020 ELECTION EARLY VOTING NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 30 IN THE ASSEMBLY ROOM Early voting will be held at FCC in the Assembly Room on the dates below and also Election day, November 3. Please practice social distancing and masks required. For voter information, go to www.vote411.org or www.lwv.org.

October Early Voting: Saturday October 17 7am-7pm Sunday October 18 Noon-7pm Monday – Friday October 19-23 7am-7pm Saturday October 24 7am-7pm Sunday October 25 Noon-7pm Monday October 26 7am-7pm Tuesday-Thursday October 27-29 7am-10pm Friday October 30 7am-7pm Election Day: Tuesday November 3 7am-10pm

FCC ENDOWMENT SUNDAY TODAY, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, ONLINE AND IN PERSON OUTDOOR SERVICE AT FCC! Following the service today, stick around for a short presentation by the FCC Endowment. A lunch will be provided as we celebrate the activities of the charitable non-profit that’s been part of our church since 1977. If you haven’t RSVP’d, join us anyway. We have enough for everyone. We do ask that you observe the safety protocols for Covid-19 during this celebration. So, grab your mask, a lawn chair and join us. Some seating will be provided. Please park up against trees on east side of large parking lot and leave parking vacant adjacent to large island.

http://www.vote411.org/http://www.lwv.org/

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FCC BLOOD DRIVE TODAY, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 9AM-1PM AT FCC IN MOBILE COACH IN THE WEST PARKING LOT Especially during this pandemic, there is a great need for blood. Today, we are hosting a Blood Drive in the Mobile Coach in the west parking lot. Because of the need for social distancing, you MUST make an appointment by signing up at the following link and bring your mask. See you there! If you have questions, contact Naomi Black at naomih.black@gmail.com. Click here to sign up: https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/293835 For more info for blood donors about COVID-19 and what we are doing and our antibody testing, click on the link below: https://www.giveblood.org/commit-for-life/as-a-donor/antibody-testing/

NOON MID-WEEK PRAYER SERVICE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, AT NOON VIA FACEBOOK At noon on Wednesdays, Rev. Jonathan Page will lead a brief prayer service using Facebook Live. To attend the service, go to the FCC Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/firstconghouston). We look forward to seeing you there!

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES FROM THE CHURCH IN SOCIETY (CIS) BOARD In 2020 there are important opportunities to be counted and ensure that your voice and vote are heard. Important Dates and Deadlines:

• Oct. 23rd – Last day to apply for a mail-in/absentee ballot (but don’t wait this late!) • Nov. 3rd – Election day and last day for mail-in/absentee ballots to be turned in

mailto:naomih.black@gmail.comhttps://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/293835https://www.giveblood.org/commit-for-life/as-a-donor/antibody-testing/http://www.facebook.com/firstconghouston

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STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSIONS Healthy organizations regularly engage in a process of evaluation and planning as they assess the past and look to the future. Given the unprecedented nature of 2020, it behooves us to approach this annual exercise a little differently at FCC. This year we want our Strategic Planning process to be more from the ground up. We are a Congregational church, and it's important that the congregation sets the direction and priorities for 2021. To that end, we will have four separate visioning sessions via zoom where you can give your input and talk with fellow FCC'ers about the church. The sessions will be:

Saturday, October 24, at 10am Saturday, October 24, at 2pm Saturday, October 31, at 10am Saturday, October 31, at 2pm

You can sign up for any of the sessions by following this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D48AFA62FA4FB6-planning You can download the questions that are there to help guide the discussion by clicking here. Please let Jon Page at jon@fcc-houston.org or Anne Amador anamador@earthlink.net know if you have any questions. I hope you will be able to participate.

FIESTA FRIDAY! FOR OCTOBER 23 MOVED TO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, WITH ‘SONGSWAP’ WITH KEN GAINES AND KORY QUINN SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 7PM IN THE PARK Hospitality is proud to announce that October 23’s Fiesta Friday is moved to Saturday, October 24, with ‘Song Swap’ with Ken Gaines and Kory Quinn at 7pm. So, bring a bite to eat and a beverage and head over to FCC to see you friends, meet new people, and enjoy the concert in the park! Contact Diane Foote at dfoote52@yahoo.com or Phyllis Roberts at phyllis_roberts@hotmail.com

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D48AFA62FA4FB6-planninghttps://fcc-houston.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=74a86f8987dd6c04d712ae082&id=bde0f34a33&e=b249738f48mailto:jon@fcc-houston.orgmailto:anamador@earthlink.netmailto:dfoote52@yahoo.commailto:phyllis_roberts@hotmail.com

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MUSIC AT THE MEEING HOUSE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 6PM IN THE PARK

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HALLOWE’EN 2020 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, AT 5PM VIA ZOOM We are going to have a Zoom Party for the children this Hallowe’en. There will be some spooky stories, a Monster Mash, and a chance to see each other’s costumes and jack o’ lanterns.

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82149674326?pwd=NExkUlJxVkE3TWtkNmF3UmR2SXNHdz09 Meeting ID: 821 4967 4326 Passcode: 446264

IT’S ALMOST TIME! Each Christmas season, we garnish the Meeting House with beautiful poinsettias. This year’s process will be a little different due to COVID-19. See next Sunday’s bulletin for instructions and payment options to order your poinsettias. Each plant is $11 again this year and deadline to order will be November 22, and this year we would like to shower the Meeting House with poinsettias. Contact Jane Bradbery at office@fcc-houston.org with questions.

DON’T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK! SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1

It’s that time again to “fall back” on Sunday, November 1. So, don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.

MISSIONS: BACK BAY MISSION (BBM) MEMORIAL WALKWAY HONORING MARY SUE FAIRCHILD DEADLINE OCTOBER 30 FCC worked with Back Bay Mission to develop a plan for a “memorial walkway” to be both a fundraiser for BBM and a way to honor the many supporters of BBM’s mission. Mary Sue Fairchild (as well as her husband Bill) were FCC members and long-time supporters of BBM. FCC provided “seed money” to initiate this fundraiser in memory of Mary Sue. If you are interested in buying a brick for the walkway as a way to raise needed funds for

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BBM, the link below will send you to the site for buying a brick for the walkway. Please help us pave the way to a stronger future and provide opportunities for those we serve. To place a brick order please visit: www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/backbaymission.

ALL ORDERS FOR THIS YEAR ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 30, 2020.

This YouTube video explains how to order a brick and make a donation. Also, some of the details on brick and donation options are also shown below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26MvYyXZesA&blm_aid=9660455 If you still have questions or need more information on this fundraiser, please feel free to contact the BBM staff at 228-432-0301 or backbaymission@backbaymission.org.

MISSION TRIP TO BACK BAY MISSION (BBM) NOVEMBER 1-6, 2020 FCC will participate in a work project trip to Back Bay Mission the first week of November (approximate dates are November 1-6). The work will include home repairs for those in need in the Biloxi, MS, area, as well as other fix-up projects and assistance around the mission itself. We’ll be teaming with another UCC church in the effort. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome (i.e., don’t need to be an expert carpenter). We will ensure that the volunteers will be following appropriate social distancing and other COVID-safe guidance.

http://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/backbaymission?fbclid=IwAR3ihauYxoN5JrX5qBgBxGs-MNT3fytzDu-EQccixTWggbh20ql_Uxy_G18https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26MvYyXZesA&blm_aid=9660455mailto:backbaymission@backbaymission.org

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Please contact Chuck Stilwell (chuckstilwell58@gmail.com or 406-491-1129 if you are interested or have questions.

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UPDATE ON THE FCC BENEVOLENCE FUND FCC’s Benevolence Fund is still available for financial emergencies. The application process is confidential and brief. During the COVID-19 crisis we have dispersed over $13,000 to more than 25 recipients. We have assisted individuals and families, both inside and outside the church, for items such as rent assistance and essential living expenses. We are also pleased to acknowledge several substantial recent donations. Please contact German Amador – Chairperson at amador.german.jr@gmail.com.

FCC FALL WORKDAY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 8:30AM-12:30PM Our FCC family takes great pride in our campus ‘home’. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT in order to maintain our grounds and buildings. We will tackle THE LIST of tasks that have accumulated. CHORES ARE MORE FUN WITH FRIENDS. Join the team and help check off some large and small projects. Lots of hands will make for great progress. If you have heavy clippers, yard gloves or just a willing heart to help, we will provide tools. Let’s keep FCC “Pretty as a Postcard”. Join us at 8:30am for coffee. Please park on the Brogden Street entrance or at City Hall. Contact: Peggy Boston with questions at peggyboston1@yahoo.com.

ADVENT FESTIVAL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 11AM ON CHURCH LAWN To get ready for advent and to spend some time with each other, we are planning to have an Advent Festival on the FCC lawn. We will be making Advent Wreaths for our homes and decorating a Christmas Tree on the Church lawn. We are hoping to use materials gathered from our natural environments and garden – so if you can delay pruning your holly, yupon, pine, and magnolia until closer to that time, we would be very grateful for those materials. We would also be very pleased with long grasses, dried flowers, vines, and/or pinecones that you may collect over the course of the coming weeks. Contact Krysia Lynes at krysia@fcc-houston.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES DURING COVID-19 During this Coronavirus Crisis, the Mission Board has expanded its mission to be a clearing house for volunteer opportunities. To that end, we ask that you, the congregation, pass along to Carlton Cook or Chuck Stilwell any information you can on volunteer activities that you are involved in, where additional volunteers are needed due to our current crisis. We will share this information in the church bulletin and an occasional email to those interested in receiving. Contact Carlton at jcarltoncook@gmail.com and Chuck at chuckstilwell58@gmail.com

mailto:chuckstilwell58@gmail.commailto:amador.german.jr@gmail.commailto:peggyboston1@yahoo.commailto:krysia@fcc-houston.orgmailto:jcarltoncook@gmail.commailto:chuckstilwell58@gmail.com

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if you know of any volunteer activities during this, and/or if you are interested in being on a “FCC volunteer” email distribution list. Current Opportunities: There are opportunities which relate to an increase in food distribution to those in need, as well as other non-food opportunities. All opportunities described below have been vetted by someone with FCC, and those requiring their volunteers to interact with others must carefully follow social distancing protocols, with masks and gloves required when working with others. There are several NON-CONTACT Opportunities (e.g., mask-making), as well. Here are some options for volunteers, with current opportunities in BOLD below: Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM) - MAM needs your help! The Resale Store and warehouse have reopened for clients and are very short on volunteers. Volunteers are urgently needed to sort and tag merchandise, stock shelves and racks, and assist with sales. The Resale Store was closed for many months, resulting in a serious loss of revenue to fund client programs. Now that we are open, we continue to see customers. The store’s continued viability is vital to MAM’s ability to keep helping families in need. You can help! They are asking each congregation to provide four to six volunteers for ONE THREE-HOUR SHIFT between now and the end of the year on these days and times:

• Thursdays, 5-8pm • Saturdays, 9am to noon • Saturdays, 1-4pm

MAM is following all safety protocols – masks and sanitizer are provided, social distancing is practiced, and the number of shoppers allowed in the store is controlled to avoid crowding. Volunteers may request to limit their service to areas not frequented by the public. A signup link and calendar is provided here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45A4A92EA7F85-fall1. If you have any questions please contact volunteer coordinator Stephanie Tippitt at stippitt@mamhouston.org. Baker Ripley – Baker Ripley has started hosting food distribution fairs at various locations in Houston. They will have two to three per week through October and “need as many volunteers as we can get to prepare food bags and distribute to neighbors directly into the trunks with no contact.” These opportunities and one other, with details and schedules can be found at this link: https://volunteer.bakerripley.org/recruiter/501/OppDetails/1848/COVID-19-Food-Distribution/ East Spring Branch Food Pantry - (http://eastspringbranchfoodpantry.com/) The pantry is in need of canned tomatoes, beans, and fruit as well as cereal and pasta. Donations may be dropped off at the pantry, or you can contact Phyllis Roberts. All volunteers wear face masks and gloves and use social distancing protocols. For more information and to sign up, contact Phyllis at phyllis_roberts@hotmail.com or 281-352-6535. ECHOS (Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services) – ECHOS is a Houston based non-profit in Southwest Houston that provides a wide range of health and social services as well as a food pantry for immigrant and low-income communities. FCC supports ECHOS with funding. Since Corona began, ECHOS is overwhelmed somedays, and needs volunteer. So, if anyone is looking for volunteer opportunities please check in with us. To volunteer at ECHOS go to http://echos-houston.org/support-echos/. This news video provides a good picture of ECHOS food pantry service: https://abc13.com/covid-covid19-coronavirus-echos/6135467/ Kids’ Meals, Inc. - Kids’ Meals, Inc. serves poverty-stricken children across the city. Normally, they deliver about 3,000 meals each weekday. Now, there is so much demand that they recently dropped off nearly 7,000 meals in one day. Volunteers are needed to work in the warehouse, in the “kitchen” preparing meals, or as delivery drivers. Also, you and your family can make kids’ lunches in the comfort and safety of your own home!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45A4A92EA7F85-fall1mailto:stippitt@mamhouston.orghttps://volunteer.bakerripley.org/recruiter/501/OppDetails/1848/COVID-19-Food-Distribution/http://eastspringbranchfoodpantry.com/mailto:phyllis_roberts@hotmail.comhttp://echos-houston.org/support-echos/https://abc13.com/covid-covid19-coronavirus-echos/6135467/

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Instructions for this opportunity are here: https://kidsmealsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/PAGE-2-DIY-Lunch-Pack-Instructions-7-13-20.pdf and https://kidsmealsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/DIY-Bag-Decorating-Instructions-1-1-20-1.pdf. For more information or to sign up as a Kids’ Meals volunteer, go to https://kidsmealsinc.org/take-action/volunteer/ or contact Carlton Cook at jcarltoncook@gmail.com or 713-705- 1947. Conveniently, you can sign up for a volunteer time slot on their online calendar. Heights Interfaith Food Pantry (https://himfoodpantry.org/home/volunteer/) Volunteer opportunities are available at different times every week. Once you sign up as a volunteer, they have a convenient Sign Up Genius online to schedule your service times. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da8ad2ba0f49-adminstrator Guillermo Garza has been volunteering there. Houston Food Bank is crowd sourcing delivery drivers to get food to hungry people: https://crowdsourcerescue.com/campaigns/home/190?scope_campaigns=190. Contact Krysia Lynes at krysia@fcc-houston.org with questions. Masks Needed - Face masks are needed by several organizations. If you are willing and able to make, find, or buy masks, please contact Chuck Stilwell at (chuckstilwell58@gmail.com, 406-491-1129) or Robin Stilwell (stilwell.robin@gmail.com or 713-702-9448). We can provide several mask patterns for those who have the will and skill to sew some. Masks are currently needed at Bear (BE A Resource for CPS Kids) and St. Vincent de Paul, and we can get them there if you can get them to us. Here are several pictures below from volunteer opportunities that FCC members:

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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF HOUSTON

10840 Beinhorn Road - Houston, Texas 77024 Phone: 713.468.9543 | www.fcc-houston.org

The Reverend Jonathan C. Page, Senior Minister | jon@fcc-houston.org Krysia Lynes, Director of Christian Education | krysia@fcc-houston.org

M. J. Gallop, Minister of Music | mj@fcc-houston.org Stevie Berryman, Director of Handbells

Jane Bradbery, Office Administrator | office@fcc-houston.org Gary Wurl, Financial Secretary | financialsecretary@fcc-houston.org

Richard Heustess, Bookkeeper | rheustess@aol.com Terry Smith, Wedding Coordinator | weddingcoordinator@fcc-houston.org

Maggi Tucker, Minister of Music Emerita | hymnal@fcc-houston.org

Church Officers: Moderator: Anne Amador | anamador@earthlink.net

Vice Moderator: Pat Rickey | patrickey2@att.net Treasurer: Shawn Gleason | shawnpgleason@gmail.com

Clerk: Denise Zoch | darz@singindog.com Board of Christian Education: Naomi Black | naomih.black@gmail.com Board of Communications: Sydney Isaacs | sydneyrisaacs@gmail.com Board of Church in Society: Roxanne Taylor | rstaylor50@gmail.com

Board of Deacons: Lynette Ross | mlynetteross@gmail.com Board of Hospitality co-Chair: Diane Foote | dfoote52@yahoo.com

Board of Hospitality co-Chair: Phyllis Roberts | phyllis_roberts@hotmail.com Board of Missions: Chuck Stilwell | chuck.stilwell@bp.com

Board of Trustees: Tom O’Neill | twoneill@hotmail.com At-Large Members:

John Fosseen | fosseen@sbcglobal.net Eric Toskey | daddyeric@me.com

UCC Delegates: Doug Bernard | doug.bernard@live.com

Jane Holland | jdh9231@gmail.com Darlene Jones | djones8740@aol.com

Krysia Lynes | krysia@fcc-houston.org Sue Earl | jearl8925@sbcglobal.net

In case of emergencies, contact Rev. Jon Page at 203-815-3816.

FCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. We joyfully welcome everyone regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

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https://www.facebook.com/firstconghouston/PRELUDE Improvisation M.J. GallopRINGING OF THE CHURCH BELLWELCOME Rev. Jonathan PageHYMN For the Beauty of the EarthSCRIPTURE Genesis 1:26-31 Steve RosencranzPASTORAL PRAYERBENEDICTIONFORMING OUR CHRISTIAN FAITHFCC SUNDAY SCHOOL

ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASSEarly voting will be held at FCC in the Assembly Room on the dates below and also Election day, November 3. Please practice social distancing and masks required. For voter information, go to www.vote411.org or www.lwv.org.October Early Voting:Saturday October 17 7am-7pmSunday October 18 Noon-7pmMonday – Friday October 19-23 7am-7pmSaturday October 24 7am-7pmSunday October 25 Noon-7pmMonday October 26 7am-7pmTuesday-Thursday October 27-29 7am-10pmFriday October 30 7am-7pmElection Day:Tuesday November 3 7am-10pmFCC ENDOWMENT SUNDAYTODAY, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, ONLINE AND IN PERSON OUTDOOR SERVICE AT FCC!MISSIONS: BACK BAY MISSION (BBM) MEMORIAL WALKWAYHONORING MARY SUE FAIRCHILDDEADLINE OCTOBER 30

ADVENT FESTIVALSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 11AMON CHURCH LAWNVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES DURING COVID-19