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BEG INNING WITH PRA I SE As PK’s (preacher’s kids), my children were never bashful about praying. When John was five, he was very excited about starting kindergarten. Every Sunday for several months, he would pray the same prayer. He prayed that school would begin… Soon! John was ready. The Sunday after kindergarten had begun, after church on the drive home, John asked me, “Dad, how long will I have to school?” I told him that he would have to go to school for at least thirteen years (kindergarten + 12 grades). But, I continued and let him know that because he was very smart and worked hard he would probably go to a university for another 4 years. And, that he might even go to graduate school one day for another 2-6 years depending on the degrees he sought. “That’s a long time” he said.

I looked in the rear view mirror and I could see the wheels in John’s head turning. A look of realization crossed his face, “Dad, how long do I have to go to church?” Laura and I laughed at the seriousness of the question. I took a moment to compose myself. “Well, John that depends on what you think church is.” I explained, “If church is singing the eternal praise of God from the depths of our souls, we hope to go to church forever.”

What do you think church is? In this time that we are unable to congregate, how do we continue to praise God? As you reflect, Psalm 146 might be helpful. This psalm exhorts the people of God to “Praise the Lord!” We are reminded in the now to join in the eternal song of praise by allowing God’s eternal melody of love to flow through us in praise of God’s glory whether we can gather with others or not.

Praise is an essential action for those who would follow the Lord. In praise, we learn to trust in God and not princes or mortals. “Their plans perish.” When we praise God, we become open to the one who “keeps faith forever.” In praise, we come to know the nature of the God we claim to love as we learn how God keeps faith forever. When we make time to completely focus on praising God, God’s nature is revealed.

Read the Psalm aloud and listen to the nature of God and our role revealed in the verbs from this beautiful Psalm of praise, 146. We praise. We trust. We hope. God blesses. God executes justice. God gives food.

God sets the prisoner free. God opens eyes. God lifts up. God loves. God watches over the strangers.

God upholds the orphan and the widows. God reigns forever!

As we follow the Lord and try to keep praising God even when we can’t congregate, praise reminds us that we are not alone. When we make time for praise, we become caught up in an eternal song of the divine. God gives food to the hungry, sets free the captive, and cares for the widow, orphan, and stranger.

Praise conforms our will to God’s will. Through praise, we learn to trust God when our own efforts fail.

And when we encounter a world that seems so vastly different from God’s will and live in a culture which does not seem to value people as God does, in praise, we renew our strength to love those who others would leave out. We learn not to grow weary in our compassion for those whom God loves. We rely on the strength of God, not our own for the transformation of the world. And, we learn to dare to hope.

When we are able to congregate again, I hope you continue in praise.

Grace and peace,

DR. BRAD MORGAN SENIOR PASTOR

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HEARTS AND HANDS

Our Holiday Market is moving online!

Learn more about when you can shop and how to become a vendor.

MISSIONS

Thank you for responding to Hurricane Laura! Learn more about how you can serve this month.

ALPHA

A series of conversations that create community.

MDUMC PUMPKIN PATCH Help support our Youth by purchasing fall pumpkins!

UPCOMING EVENTS

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ROMANS WITH PASTOR BRAD

A verse-by-verse study incorporating humor and stories along with sound biblical interpretation.

POP-UP WORSHIP

Join us for a safe way to worship together outdoors.

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October 19th - November 2nd HeartsandHandsMarket.org

All proceeds support missions for women and children.

Life as we know it has completely changed because of the Covid 19 pandemic. We all think, work and shop differently now. As the pandemic continues, we have made the responsible decision to keep our vendors, volunteers, staff and shoppers safe by changing our Hearts and Hands Holiday Market this year to a virtual event.

This decision was not made lightly, as Hearts and Hands is so important to our community.

Thanks to our outstanding vendors and happy shoppers each year, all proceeds from the market are given to women’s and children’s ministries. Now, more than ever, too much is at stake to cancel the event. These ministries are counting on our Virtual Holiday Market so they can continue to help others.

Although we will miss all the excitement of our 34th physical market, shoppers will have the opportunity to do their holiday shopping with their favorite vendors while staying safe. Mission Stitchers will have all their beautiful handcrafted items on the website for your shopping pleasure.

If you know of a Vendor who would like to participate in the Hearts and Hands Virtual Holiday Market please respond to heartshandsmdumc@gmail.com and we will be happy to send them an application. For more information on becoming a part of this rewarding event, please contact JudyBrewer@mdumc.org.

M I SSI O N S A N D OU TREAC H

For more information contact KandiceKirby@mdumc.org.

SUPPORTING THOSE IMPACTED BY HURRICANE LAURA THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

We’re thankful for your generosity in our response to those who have been impacted by Hurricane Laura! Your donations of tarps, construction supplies, non-perishable food, and other items are much needed and are already being put to use!

If you are interested in helping with any upcoming relief and recovery efforts (Cleanup Team, Compassionate Care, Supply Distribution, etc.), when it’s safe to do so, we invite you to fill out the Volunteer Interest Form found at mdumc. org/laura, or you can call or text (812) 610-1963 to to speak to an MDUMC staff member about your interest in serving.

This is not a commitment to serve, but rather just a way to let us know that you are interested in serving in some capacity and would like more information as it becomes available.

BACK TO SCHOOL MISSIONS - THANK YOU!

Thank you to every one of you who generously gave to our Back to School uniform drive. Because of your giving, we were able to partner with Memorial Assistance Ministries to provide a full uniform set including a shirt, pants, underwear, socks, and shoes to 126 students (totaling over $6,200) at Thornwood Elementary and other surrounding SBISD schools. Your assistance in this ministry has made a difference in the lives of each of these children and their families. We could not do this work without your giving and service to all of our partner schools.

If you would still like to donate to this ministry to help other children in SBISD, our online fundraising page will be available to donate to through the end of September. Please visit mdumc.org/missions for more information.

HOLLIBROOK ELEMENTARY HOME CARE PANTRY

TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS | ADULT MINISTRIES CENTER | 10 AM - NOON Our Hollibrook Elementary ministry is continuing to collect home care items to help support children and families of the school. This home care pantry was created out of a need seen by teachers and school counselors. We will be collecting items year-round. Items that are needed include: Laundry detergent (small bottles or pods), toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, shampoo, bath soap (bar type), trash bags, and head lice kits.

CROSSWALK HOUSTON UPDATE After such prolonged absence, it is beautiful to see faces of volunteers and students back at the Outreach Center as we slowly begin our small tutoring sessions. CrossWalk Houston provides these students with more than education. It’s a place of inclusion and acceptance and love and community. Our students have missed that interaction and we are all experiencing much joy in reuniting.

As always, thank you for your prayers and continued support as we take the love of Christ and MDUMC into our neighborhood.

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FA M I L I E S A N D YO U N G ADU LTS

For more information contact CarrieNeal@mdumc.org.

SAVE THE DATE - FAMILY & YOUNG ADULT TRIVIA SEPTEMBER 24 | 8:30 PM

Trivia has been a highlight of the week for our Families and Young Adults. Join us as we answer some challenging questions, laugh, and find community with one another. You can sign up with a team or as an individual. Contact CarrieNeal@mdumc.org with any questions and for the Zoom link!

“We have loved trivia with the Families and Young Adults. We look forward to it each week! It has truly filled a large part of our empty ‘social bucket.’

We also really enjoy the breakout rooms with our team. They have allowed us to have all kinds of conversations we otherwise might not be having right now. Everything from Beyonce to Jesus and in between. It has also been nice seeing so many of the faces we used to see on Sunday mornings and getting to put a name with a face. Join us!

- Lauren and Adam Oblath

YOUNG ADULT FALL BIBLE STUDY | ALPHA WEDNESDAYS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 9 | 7 PM

Our weekly Bible Study is going to join in with MDUMC’s Alpha group this Fall. Alpha is an 8-week series meant to tackle some of life’s biggest questions of faith. We will still be in discussion groups with other Young Adults so it will still be a good opportunity for us to continue to grow with one another. I hope you will consider joining us! E-mail CarrieNeal@mdumc.org with any questions. For more information and to register visit mdumc.org/alpha.

FAMILY AND YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY DETAILS COMING SOON

Our Family and Young Adult Bible Study will look a little different this fall because we will meet online, but it will still be a great opportunity for growth and community. Each week one of our pastors will teach us a lesson mixed in with some discussion questions for breakout groups. Please contact CarrieNeal@mdumc.org if you are interested in joining and to be added to the information distribution list!

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MEMORIAL DRIVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SEPTEMBER 2020

Alpha Online is a series of conversations that explore life, spirituality and faith in a nonjudgmental and open environment, all from the comfort of your own home.

It’s perfect for skeptics, the curious, anyone with major doubts or those who just want to talk about the real issues of life with new friends.

M D UMC KIDS

For more information contact AllysonGeorge@mdumc.org.

THIRD GRADE BIBLES REGISTRATION IS OPEN

It’s time for out third graders to recieve their Bibles! If you have an incoming third grader, be sure to register online at mdumc.org/register to reserve a space! Details to come about when Bibles will be distributed.

MDUMC KIDS: STRONG AND COURAGEOUS T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE | $10

We are celebrating our strong MDUMC kids through this season! We love seeing these courgeous kids wearing their shirts. Youth shirts are still available and half of the proceeds support our MDUMC feeding ministries. Contact MelissaSimmons@mdumc.org for size availability and to order.

LOVE GOD, LOVE NEIGHBOR, SPREAD KINDNESS ONGOING

MDUMC Kids are spreading kindness in our community with home baked treats, thank you cards for our postal service, and even treats for the pets at home! We love seeing our kids Loving God, Loving Neighbors and spreading kindness.

If you would like to help us spread more kindness, contact LaurenBedevian@mdumc.org for your sign.

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MEMORIAL DRIVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SEPTEMBER 2020

CARING FOREVER FOUNDATION

For more information contact StacyStepler@mdumc.org.

THE CARING FOREVER FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ONLINE WORSHIP

The sudden shift to online church heightened MDUMC’s need for two new cameras, and The Caring Forever Foundation quickly awarded the church a $5,000 grant for this necessary technology upgrade. With these two new 4K cameras, the media department works faster and produces better quality videos. The cameras have improved the church’s many online offerings that have become a necessity in this season and will continue to be a vital tool for church’s media ministry beyond this season, as the media ministry creates engaging videos to share the church’s story.

To learn more about how you can support the Caring Forever Foundation, contact the CFF office at 713-468-8356 ext.

241 or StacyStepler@mdumc.org.

MEMORIAL GARDEN

MDUMC’s Memorial Garden on the east side of the church courtyard offers a quiet, comforting space to draw close to God, to give thanks, and to remember. It is a link with the Church Triumphant and proclaims the Christian faith: the beginning and the end of human life rest with God. Practically speaking, The Memorial Garden is a columbarium with niches held in a polished wall of granite engraved with personal markers for the deceased. Each niche has been entrusted to the perpetual care of MDUMC and is the responsibility of the Caring Forever Foundation. If you are a church member desiring to learn more about purchasing inurnment rights in The Memorial Garden, contact the CFF office at 713-468-8356 ext. 241.

FACE M A S K M I N I ST RY

For more information contact SheriKelley@mdumc.org.

FACE MASKS AVAILABLE

TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS | 10 AM - NOON ADULT MINISTRIES CENTER | MDUMC WEST CAMPUS | 13194 MEMORIAL DRIVE Fabric face masks made by our Face Mask Ministry are available weekly for a love offering. Stop by the Adult Ministry Center on our West Campus to pick up. A few more people are needed to sew face masks. We have several pattern pieces already cut out that are ready to sew. If you’d be interested in sewing a few, or if you need more information, please contact SheriKelley@mdumc.org.

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S PI RI TUA L F ORM ATION

For more information contact VickyHarris@mdumc.org.

THE BOOK OF ROMANS WITH DR. BRAD MORGAN

WEDNESDAYS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 9 | 10 - 10:50 AM OR 6:30 - 7:20 PM VIA ZOOM | ID: 987-1936-3709

Pastor Brad will teach a verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans. He incorporates humor and stories along with sound biblical interpretation. You’re invited to bring your questions and your Bible to this interactive study!

THE JESUS CHALLENGE | 21 DAYS OF LOVING GOD AND NEIGHBOR WEDNESDAYS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 9 (4 WEEKS) | 10 – 11:30 AM VIA ZOOM | LEADER: SANDY EARTHMAN | $15

This study by Justin LaRosa will help us become more attentive to our relationship with God. It invites us to move from forgetfulness to remembering, from distraction to intentionality, and from self-sufficiency to reliance on God.

WHY? MAKING SENSE OF GOD’S WILL BY ADAM HAMILTON THURSDAYS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 10 (4 WEEKS) | 9:30 – 11:30 AM VIA ZOOM | LEADER: VICKY HARRIS | $10

In this study, best-selling author Adam Hamilton brings fresh insight to the age-old question of how to understand the will of God. Rejecting simplistic answers and unexamined assumptions, he lays out core ideas for comprehending God’s plan for the world, including: God will never abandon us, especially in the midst of our suffering. While God is not the author of suffering, God will bring blessing out of tragedy.

DISCIPLE FAST TRACK - REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE

MONDAYS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 14 (13 WEEKS) AND BEGINNING JANUARY 11 (12 WEEKS) 6:30 - 8 PM | VIA ZOOM | LEADER: DANIEL SCHOLL | $32

Find common themes, including calls to remember, calls to repent, calls for renewal, and calls for community. There are 13 sessions on the Old Testament Major and Minor Prophets (except Daniel). Daily reading assignments draw on the books of Deuteronomy through Chronicles. Classes meet for a total of 25 weeks, studying the Prophets and the letters traditionally attributed to Paul.

THE WALK: FIVE ESSENTIAL PRACTICES OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

THURSDAYS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 17 (6 WEEKS) | 2 – 3:30 | VIA ZOOM | LEADER: BETTY CARTMELL | $14 Examine five essential spiritual practices rooted in Jesus’ own walk with God through this book by Adam Hamilton.

How do we walk with Christ—daily follow him, grow in him, and faithfully serve him? In each chapter, Hamilton’s engaging teaching style will help you explore one of these five practices—each of which is intended to be a part of our daily walk with Christ—its New Testament foundation, and its potential effect on our personal lives and our lives together as the church.

ACTS: CATCHING UP WITH THE SPIRIT

THURSDAYS BEGINNING OCTOBER 8 (6 WEEKS) | 9:30 – 11:30 AM VIA ZOOM | LEADER: VICKY HARRIS | $13

There’s no better explanation for how to live out the Great Commission—following the instruction of the resurrected Jesus Christ to spread his teachings to all the nations of the world—than in the book of Acts. Explore key themes that illustrate the ways in which reading Acts is capable of igniting our imagination about the character of the Christian gospel, the work of God’s people (the church), and the challenges of living faithfully in a complex and changing world in this study by Matthew L. Skinner.

OL D E R ADULTS ( BO O M E RS , S E N I O R S , A N D S I N G L E S )

For more information contact SheriKelley@mdumc.org.

PHONE ANGELS ONGOING

As soon as the city and our church went into stay-at-home mode due to the virus, a Phone Angel Calling Team of 45 members was assembled to periodically call our members in the 75+ age category. Many of the Angels and recipients became friends and are looking forward to one day meeting face-to-face. Thank you to the devoted Angels who committed to calling regularly, and thank you to the call receivers for graciously accepting the calls and sharing their everyday joys and concerns as well as their stories! Being the church is all about connecting! If you’d like to join the Phone Angel Team, contact SheriKelley@mdumc.org.

FACE MASKS & CROCHETED CAPS

TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS | 10 AM - 12 PM | ADULT MINISTRIES CENTER

There are hundreds of beautiful face masks available for you to choose from. An anonymous donor has crocheted some colorful caps that are also available for your choosing at the same times as the masks. Love offerings for both masks and caps are accepted with proceeds funding our feeding ministries.

POP IN FOR POPSICLES

SEPTEMBER 10 AND 24 | 1:30 PM | ADULT MINISTRIES CENTER

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is now testing all blood donations for the COVID-19 antibody. The test will indicate if your immune system has produced antibodies to the virus, regardless of whether you ever showed symptoms. If you decide to donate, give them the church’s ID #4308, so MDUMC gets credit for your gift. Give the gift of life!

SERVE WITH SOUPMOBILE THURSDAYS

Many thanks to all who have dropped off food donations and/or volunteered to sort groceries and help assemble grocery bags at the Adult Ministries Center. Two drivers are needed to deliver Soupmobile lunches on Thursdays Please contact SheriKelley@mdumc.org to sign up to serve.

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M USI C MIN ISTRY

For more information contact AnnAbles@mdumc.org.

PRIVATE LESSONS AT THE MUSIC AND ARTS CENTER THIS SEPTEMBER

We will start offering private lessons on piano, guitar, voice, flute, clarinet, saxophone, French horn, Trumpet, low brass, an ukulele in September. Lessons will be taught in the large rehearsal room with Social distancing measures in place. We’re excited to introduce our new French horn instructor, Hope Ayers, to the Center. For more information please contact Terry Tullos at TerryTullos@mdumc.org, or at 713-579-7651.

WO ME N’S M IN ISTRY

For more information contact JudyBrewer@mdumc.org.

HEARTS AND HANDS | A VIRTUAL HOLIDAY MARKEY

OCTOBER 19 - NOVEMBER 2 | HEARTSANDHANDSMARKET.ORG

Life as we know it has completely changed because of the Covid 19 pandemic. We all think, work and shop differently now. As the pandemic continues, we have made the responsible decision to keep our vendors, volunteers, staff and shoppers safe by changing our Hearts and Hands Holiday Market this year to a virtual event. Although we will miss all the excitement of our 34th physical market, shoppers will have the opportunity to do their holiday shopping with their favorite vendors while staying safe. If you know of a Vendor who would like to participate in the Hearts and Hands Virtual Holiday Market please respond to heartshandsmdumc@gmail.com and we will be happy to send them an application. For more information on becoming a part of this rewarding event, please contact JudyBrewer@mdumc.org.

MOTHERS OF YOUNGER CHILDREN

2ND AND 4TH TUESDAYS | 9-10:30 AM | START DATE TBD

We will gather for coffee and light snacks, then a devotional to discuss and we close with prayer concerns. Our topics are almost exclusive issues that surround ‘mommying.’ Our goal is to create a community of Christian moms just doing their best to raise little humans and help each other! Please contact Carrie Neal for more information.

MDUMC MOMS OF CHILDREN IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TUESDAYS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 15 | 10-11:15 AM

We will gather for coffee and light snacks, then a devotional to discuss and we close with prayer concerns. Our topics are almost exclusive issues that surround ‘mommying.’ Our goal is to create a community of Christian moms just doing their best to raise little humans and help each other! Please contact Carrie Neal for more information.

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YO UTH MIN ISTRY

For more information contact MarkBogart@mdumc.org.

POP-UP YOUTH EVENT

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US! More than 100 students came out to MDUMC Youth’s Pop Up Event last month. Music, games, fellowship and more were enjoyed (socially distant, of course!). We then kicked off the school year with another successful Curbside Canesadillas at The Refuge. While we miss our regularly scheduled Sunday School and Fat Tuesday, we sure are enjoying these new ways to connect with students while staying safe. Parents can keep an eye out in their emails to see when our next fun event will be!

THE PUMPKIN PATCH IS COMING DATES VARY

Some things thankfully stay the same, and our Pumpkin Patch is one of those things. The money from our pumpkin sales is what funds our summer Youth Workcamps. Unloading will be a little different, but we will still need your help unloading the 18-wheeler full of pumpkins on October 3rd at 10 AM. Bring your friends and family. If you miss this one, we will also be unloading on October 18th at 1 PM and October 23rd at 1 PM. All 7th – 12th grade youth need to help unload and sell. All parents need to sign up to help sell Pumpkins… at least one time slot per youth! We must have an adult working in the Pumpkin Patch during the hours it is open. Adults sign up to volunteer your time at mdumc.org/pumpkins.

ST EPHE N M IN ISTRY

For more information contact JenniferVS@mdumc.org.

STEPHEN MINISTRY ONGOING

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you need someone who understands? MDUMC’s team of trained Stephen Ministers are here to help you navigate these difficult times. Our confidential and pastor-supervised ministry has been helping people for decades. To find out more, go to mdumc.org/care or call the church office.

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SACRED SPACE DATE S A N D TI M E S VA RY We’re excited to offer a new opportunity called Sacred Space.

Our worship spaces on both campuses will be open for individual prayer and come-and-go quiet time for the first two weeks of September. We hope this will allow you to safely spend time with God inside the spaces we all miss so much.

Register at mdumc.org/sacredspace.

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Coming Soon to MDUMC

Some things thankfully stay the same, and our Pumpkin Patch is one of those things. The money raised from pumpkin sales supports our Youth Ministry and helps to fund our summer Youth Workcamps. We hope you’ll stop by the patch this October, pick up a few pumpkins, and support our youth! You can learn more about the patch opening date, hours, and more at mdumc.org/pumpkins.

Interested in helping to set up the patch? Unloading the pumpkins will look a little different this year, but we will still need your help on the following dates:

OCTOBER 3 | 10 AM OCTOBER 18 | 1 PM OCTOBER 23 | 1 PM

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