current worship series living the story: nehemiah

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UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH16106 Middlebrook Dr., Houston TX 77059Phone: 281.488.8517 Email: [email protected] us at ubc.org

welcome to ubcWe’re glad you’ve chosen to worship with us today. If you are new to UBC, thank you for being our special guest. We’d love to greet you personally, so please drop by our Connection Café after worship today. For more information or if we can help you in any way, visit our website at ubc.org or call the church office at 281.488.8517 and we will be happy to

assist you.

Steve Laufer, SENIOR PASTOR

how to connectBecause we value connection here at UBC, here are some quick ways to get and stay connected: 1 download the UBC Houston App; 2 join a small group; 3 visit the UBC web site; 4 sign up for our weekly E-news; 5 read your worship guide.

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September 3, 2017

Prelude Men’s EnsembleI Then Shall Live

Welcome to Worship Randy Cox

A TIME OF WORSHIP

Call to Worship Sanctuary ChoirNo Other Name

Invocation Steve Johnson

Hymns of Praise Congregation To God Be the Glory #4

I Stand Amazed in the Presence #547

Pastoral Prayer Dr. Garet Robinson

Choral Response Sanctuary ChoirHe Is Here

SERVICE OF THE WORD

Scripture Reading Pat GarrettJames 1:21–27

Anthem Sanctuary ChoirThere Stands a Cross

Today’s Message“The Grapes of Wrath”

Dr. Steve LauferNeh. 5 (Pew Bible Page #345)

Song of Testimony CongregationI Will Sing the Wondrous Story #535

A TIME OF THANKSGIVING

Deacon Offertory Prayer Butch Peters

Parent/Child Dedication Terri Greer

Announcements/Benediction Dr. Steve Laufer

Closing Song CongregationWorthy of Worship #3

attendance update Last Week WORSHIP 850 BIBLE STUDY 723

giving updateLast Week’s Offering $55,591

Weekly Requirement $70,000

FY2017 Budget (Oct-July) $3,089,000

Actual Giving $2,958,000

ubc staffDr. Steven Laufer Senior PastorDavid Mobley Executive DirectorRick Carpenter Pastor of Care MinistriesAaron Glenn Pastor of Serving Ministries Dr. Garet Robinson Pastor of Adult MinistriesTerri Greer Assoc. Pastor of Preschool Ministries

Karen Murphy Assoc. Pastor of Children’s MinistriesKyle Wilson Assoc. Pastor of Student MinistriesGuy Cagle Interim Pastor of Worship MinistriesBen Sandstrom Assoc. Pastor of ContemporaryWorship Ministries

current worship seriesLiving the Story: Nehemiah

The Grapes of Wrath (Neh 5)—Social ills and communityproblems don’t just materialize out of thin air. They are the result of sinful behavior present within those communities. The topicof the Israelites’ moral choices and disobedience to God surfaces numerous times in both Ezra and Nehemiah. Nehemiah 5 servesas a case study where the greed and excess of some members ofthe community was leading to poverty and slavery among othermembers. Nehemiah addressed the matter by challenging those inthe wrong, and they, instead of bristling at his challenge, recognizedthe truth in it and took steps to make changes. As a church, we want to continue working in the realm of social issues and community transformation, but may we be ever reminded that the greatest needpeople have is for a relationship with God and a lifestyle becoming ever-more in line with his best. For social ills are really moral matters, and their solutions must include the spiritual component.

How to…Join the UBC Family—Join us on the journey to realizing our full potential in Christ. w TODAY, 11 am, EB 228

Living the Story—This summer, Pastor Steve is telling the stories of Jonah, Nehemiah, and Ruth. We want you to share your story with us—the UBC family. Go to ubc.org/story to learn more. Check out current stories in the Fellowship Hall.

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assist you.


how to connectBecause we value connection here at UBC, here are somequick ways to get and stay connected: 1 download the UBCHouston App; 2 join a small group; 3 visit the UBC web site;4 sign up for our weekly E-news; 5 read your worship guide.


August 27, 2017

Prelude UBC OrchestraCornerstone

Welcome to Worship Steve Johnson

A TIME OF WORSHIP

Hymns of Praise CongregationWorthy of Worship #3

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah #56


Choral Response Sanctuary ChoirHoly Spirit

SERVICE OF THE WORD

Scripture Reading April Evans1 John 1:5–9, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Anthem Sanctuary ChoirLord of All

Today’s Message“The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”

Dr. Steve LauferJonah 3 (Pew Bible Page #655)

Song of Response CongregationSpeak to My Heart #281


Deacon Offertory Prayer Mark Kuhlman

Kids Hope Testimony Diane Vicary &Aaron Glenn


Closing Song CongregationIn the Name of the Lord

Altar flowers–in honor of Helen Lilyby John Lily

attendance update Last Week WORSHIP 965 BIBLE STUDY 1059

giving updateLast Week’s Offering $68,041




ubc staffDr. Steven Laufer Senior PastorDavid Mobley Executive Director Rick Carpenter Pastor of Care MinistriesAaron Glenn Pastor of Serving Ministries Dr. Garet Robinson Pastor of Adult MinistriesTerri Greer Assoc. Pastor of Preschool Ministries

Karen Murphy Assoc. Pastor of Children’s MinistriesKyle Wilson Assoc. Pastor of Student MinistriesGuy Cagle Interim Pastor of Worship MinistriesBen Sandstrom Assoc. Pastor of Contemporary Worship Ministries

current worship seriesLiving the Story: Jonah

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (Jonah 3)—Jonah clearly wasn’t an enthusiastic messenger to the city of Nineveh, but proclaim God’s message he did. The citizens and the king responded in a very unexpected way, heeding the words of Jonah, turning from their evil acts, and fasting in hopes that God might turn from his path of judgment. The Assyrians’ actions of repentance and contrition move God and cause him to change his course of action,form judgment to forgiveness. Here, in the form of a foreign kingand his city, rests one of the Bible’s strongest pictures of repentance and forgiveness, and it reminds us that the pathway to salvation inthis life and the next passes through both.

How to…Join the UBC Family—Join us on the journey to realizingour full potential in Christ. w Sun, Sep 3, 11 am, EB 228

Live Spanish Translation Now Available!—The 11:00 service has a live Spanish translation broadcast. Listening packs are available byrequest from an usher.

La traducción al español en vivo ya está disponible!—El servicio de las 11 en punto tiene una transmisión en vivo en español.Paquetes de audífonos están disponibles para escuchar. Solicitalo a un ujier.

SIDE BAR TODAY IN WORSHIP 11:00

If you would like someone to pray with you after the service, please feel free to stop by the Connection Café.

Words and music used by permission CCLI #147632.

New to UBC Luncheon—Are you interested in becoming a member of UBC or have you joined UBC in the past year? Join usfor lunch to learn more. w TODAY, 12:15 pm, Chapel

UBC Women’s Ministries Fall Kickoff and Pie–Baking Contest— Indoor fried chicken picnic! Door prizes every 15 minutes. Enter the pie–baking contest for more prizes! This is a fun way to introduce a friend to UBC. FREE! Visit ubc.org/events-for-women for more details. w Thurs, Aug 31, 6:30–8 pm, Chapel

Primetime Trip—Visit the Houston Police Mounted Patrol Barn andspend time with Houston’s working horses. Lunch will be at Potato Patch Restaurant afterward. Sign-up in the hallway next to thelibrary or contact Martha Monroe at [email protected]. w Fri, Sep 1, Depart UBC at 9 am

Praise Kids—Preschoolers age 3 (as of Sept 1)–Kindergartenare invited to make a joyful noise to the Lord as they learn basic concepts of music and movement. No registration is required. w Sundays starting Sept 10–Dec 3, 4:45–5:45 pm, LC 1st floor

Bay Area Working Women’s Fellowship Dinner—This month Lea Bodie will speak on Human Trafficking. Cost is $25 perperson (cash or check at the door). RSVP to Sharon Morris at 713.498.0566 or email [email protected]. w Thurs, Sep 7, 6:45–8 pm, Bay Oaks Country Club

Mission Friends Fall Semester—Preschoolers ages 4 (as of Sept 1) and 5 will learn about local and worldwide missions, throughhands-on activities, Bible and mission stories. w Wednesdaysfrom Sept 13–Dec 6, 6–7 pm, LC 145 & 146

September Primetime Dinner—Join the senior adults and sharein an evening of fellowship and entertainment with a special performance by Rick Carpenter as he reprises his comical renditionof I.B. Hamm. w Thurs, Sep 7, 6:30–8:30 pm, Chapel

UBC Men’s Breakfast—Come enjoy breakfast and a guest speaker for the kickoff of the fall semester with UBC Men. w Sat, Sep 9, 7:30 am, Fellowship Hall

Kids! Sunday Nights at UBC: Starting Sept 10

• 4:00–4:45 pm: Handbells—Children learn to praise God through music.

• 4:45–5:45 pm: Chorus Kids—Kids sing cool songs, play fun games, and learn about worshiping God.

• 6–7 pm: Bible Blast—At Bible Blast (grades 1–3), kids sharpen their Bible skills in a fun, exciting atmosphere.

• 6–7 pm: Bible Drill—Bible Drill (grades 4–5) teaches kidshow to hide God’s Word in their hearts!

happening now

Welcome

Dr. Garet Robinson

Worship in Song

This Is Amazing Grace

Mountain

Scripture Reading

Jessica Mellin

1 John 1:5–9, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Come, Lord Jesus (Even So, Come)

Offering / Kids Hope Testimony

Diane Vicary & Aaron Glenn

Anchor

Today’s Message

“The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”

Steve Laufer

Jonah 3

(Pew Bible Page #655)

Song of Response

Good, Good Father

Announcements & Benediction

Steve Laufer

Financial Peace University—Cost $100, includes workbookand CDs of all lessons. Kingdom Care (childcare) is available. w Sundays starting, Sep 17, 5 pm, EB 210

NEW DATE: Preschool Popsicles in the Parks—Families, meet usin neighborhood parks for our Ready Set GO! mission opportunitySaturday, September 9. Bring popsicles and water to share withothers, and pick up litter. For a list of parks, see ubc.org/ready-set-go. Hotdogs and fellowship to follow at UBC. For more info, contact [email protected]. w Sat, Sept 9, 4–7 pm

May the Words…Prayer Group—Gather weekly for an informal time of prayer. Contact Carol Harlan at [email protected] Sundays starting Sept 10, 6–7 pm, EB 228

Right at Home Moms Fall Semester: Calm My Anxious Heart—Mothers of infants, toddlers and preschoolers are invited to joinRAHM’s fall study and childcare. Register online at ubc.org/right-at-home-moms. w Wednesdays, Sept 13–Dec 6, 9:30–11:45 am

Primetime Bible Study—Everyone is welcome to attend theupcoming studies, Too Busy Not to Pray, James, and The Invisible War. For more info, contact Gary Hegler at [email protected]. w Thursdays, Sept 7–May 10, 10:30 am, EB 105

Caregiver Support Seminar Interest Meeting—If you or someoneyou know would benefit from the 4-week Caregiver Support Seminar led by Dr. Evelyn Weaver, this interest meeting is for you.w Sun, Sept 17, 6 pm EB 211

Counseling Services—UBC partners with STCH Ministries to provide confidential, professional therapists that are clinically excellent and distinctively Christian. Starting August 28thcounseling services will be offered 3 times a week at UBC. Brochures are available at the Porch and online at ubc.org/STCH.

Senior Adult Bible Conference— My Story, Your Purpose, OurFuture featuring guest speaker Stuart Rothberg. w Sun, Sept 17–Tues, Sept 19, 11 am–12 pm, Chapel

UBC Foundation’s Annual Golf Tournament & Lunch—Sign upto golf in our annual UBC Foundation fundraising event! Tolearn more about the foundation’s many outreach and missionprojects or to sign up as an individual, team or sponsor, stop by the table in the Fellowship Hall or visit ubc.org/foundation.w Tournament, Mon, Sept 18, 9 am–1 pm, Bay Oaks Country Club

Women’s Fall Studies begin soon. Groups include ThinkingFaith Academy, A Woman’s Heart, God’s Dwelling Place andmany others. For more info, visit ubc.org/groups-for-women. w Beginning in September




w Sundays starting Sept 10–Dec 3, 4:45–5:45 pm, LC 1st floor

Bay Area Working Women’s Fellowship Dinner—This month Lea Bodie will speak on Human Trafficking. Cost is $25 per person (cash or check at the door). RSVP to Sharon Morris at 713.498.0566 or email [email protected]. w Thurs,

Sep 7, 6:45–8 pm, Bay Oaks Country Club

Mission Friends Fall Semester—Preschoolers ages 4 (as of Sept 1) and 5 will learn about local and worldwide missions, through

hands-on activities, Bible and mission stories. w Wednesdays

from Sept 13–Dec 6, 6–7 pm, LC 145 & 146

September Primetime Dinner—Join the senior adults and share in an evening of fellowship and entertainment with a special performance by Rick Carpenter as he reprises his comical rendition of I.B. Hamm. w Thurs, Sep 7, 6:30–8:30 pm, Chapel

UBC Men’s Breakfast—Come enjoy breakfast and a guest speaker for the kickoff of the fall semester with UBC Men.

w Sat, Sep 9, 7:30 am, Fellowship Hall


• 4:00–4:45 pm: Handbells—Children learn to praise Godthrough music.

• 4:45–5:45 pm: Chorus Kids—Kids sing cool songs, play fungames, and learn about worshiping God.

• 6–7 pm: Bible Blast—At Bible Blast (grades 1–3), kidssharpen their Bible skills in a fun, exciting atmosphere.


happening now

Praise Kids—Preschoolers age 3 (as of Sept 1)–Kindergarten are invited to make a joyful noise to the Lord as they learn basic concepts of music and movement. No registration is required.

Welcome

Dr. Garet Robinson

Worship in Song


Mountain

Scripture Reading

Jessica Mellin





Anchor

Today’s Message


Steve Laufer

Jonah 3


Song of Response

Good, Good Father


Steve Laufer

Financial Peace University—Cost $100, includes workbookand CDs of all lessons. Kingdom Care (childcare) is available. w Sundays starting, Sep 17, 5 pm, EB 210

NEW DATE: Preschool Popsicles in the Parks—Families, meet usin neighborhood parks for our Ready Set GO! mission opportunitySaturday, September 9. Bring popsicles and water to share withothers, and pick up litter. For a list of parks, see ubc.org/ready-set-go. Hotdogs and fellowship to follow at UBC. For more info, contact [email protected]. w Sat, Sept 9, 4–7 pm

May the Words…Prayer Group—Gather weekly for an informal time of prayer. Contact Carol Harlan at [email protected] Sundays starting Sept 10, 6–7 pm, EB 228

Right at Home Moms Fall Semester: Calm My Anxious Heart—Mothers of infants, toddlers and preschoolers are invited to joinRAHM’s fall study and childcare. Register online at ubc.org/right-at-home-moms. w Wednesdays, Sept 13–Dec 6, 9:30–11:45 am

Primetime Bible Study—Everyone is welcome to attend theupcoming studies, Too Busy Not to Pray, James, and The InvisibleWar. For more info, contact Gary Hegler at [email protected]. w Thursdays, Sept 7–May 10, 10:30 am, EB 105

Caregiver Support Seminar Interest Meeting—If you or someoneyou know would benefit from the 4-week Caregiver Support Seminar led by Dr. Evelyn Weaver, this interest meeting is for you.w Sun, Sept 17, 6 pm EB 211

Counseling Services—UBC partners with STCH Ministries to provide confidential, professional therapists that are clinically excellent and distinctively Christian. Starting August 28thcounseling services will be offered 3 times a week at UBC. Brochures are available at the Porch and online at ubc.org/STCH.

Senior Adult Bible Conference— My Story, Your Purpose, OurFuture featuring guest speaker Stuart Rothberg. w Sun, Sept 17–Tues, Sept 19, 11 am–12 pm, Chapel

UBC Foundation’s Annual Golf Tournament & Lunch—Sign upto golf in our annual UBC Foundation fundraising event! Tolearn more about the foundation’s many outreach and missionprojects or to sign up as an individual, team or sponsor, stop by the table in the Fellowship Hall or visit ubc.org/foundation.w Tournament, Mon, Sept 18, 9 am–1 pm, Bay Oaks Country Club

Women’s Fall Studies begin soon. Groups include ThinkingFaith Academy, A Woman’s Heart, God’s Dwelling Place andmany others. For more info, visit ubc.org/groups-for-women. w Beginning in September




New to UBC Luncheon—Are you interested in becoming a member of UBC or have you joined UBC in the past year? Join us for lunch to learn more. w TODAY, 12:15 pm, Chapel

UBC Women’s Ministries Fall Kickoff and Pie–Baking Contest— Indoor fried chicken picnic! Door prizes every 15 minutes. Enter the pie–baking contest for more prizes! This is a fun way to introduce a friend to UBC. FREE! Visit ubc.org/events-for-women for more details. w Thurs, Aug 31, 6:30–8 pm, Chapel

Primetime Trip—Visit the Houston Police Mounted Patrol Barn and spend time with Houston’s working horses. Lunch will be at Potato Patch Restaurant afterward. Sign-up in the hallway next to the library or contact Martha Monroe at [email protected]. w Fri, Sep 1, Depart UBC at 9 am

Praise Kids—Preschoolers age 3 (as of Sept 1)–Kindergarten are invited to make a joyful noise to the Lord as they learn basic concepts of music and movement. No registration is required. w Sundays starting Sept 10–Dec 3, 4:45–5:45 pm, LC 1st floor

Bay Area Working Women’s Fellowship Dinner—This month Lea Bodie will speak on Human Trafficking. Cost is $25 per person (cash or check at the door). RSVP to Sharon Morris at 713.498.0566 or email [email protected]. w Thurs, Sep 7, 6:45–8 pm, Bay Oaks Country Club

Mission Friends Fall Semester—Preschoolers ages 4 (as of Sept 1) and 5 will learn about local and worldwide missions, through hands-on activities, Bible and mission stories. w Wednesdays from Sept 13–Dec 6, 6–7 pm, LC 145 & 146

September Primetime Dinner—Join the senior adults and share in an evening of fellowship and entertainment with a special performance by Rick Carpenter as he reprises his comical rendition of I.B. Hamm. w Thurs, Sep 7, 6:30–8:30 pm, Chapel

UBC Men’s Breakfast—Come enjoy breakfast and a guest speaker for the kickoff of the fall semester with UBC Men. w Sat, Sep 9, 7:30 am, Fellowship Hall


• 4:00–4:45 pm: Handbells—Children learn to praise God through music.

• 4:45–5:45 pm: Chorus Kids—Kids sing cool songs, play fun games, and learn about worshiping God.

• 6–7 pm: Bible Blast—At Bible Blast (grades 1–3), kids sharpen their Bible skills in a fun, exciting atmosphere.


happening now

Welcome

Dr. Garet Robinson

Worship in Song


Mountain

Scripture Reading

Jessica Mellin





Anchor

Today’s Message


Steve Laufer

Jonah 3


Song of Response

Good, Good Father


Steve Laufer

Financial Peace University—Cost $100, includes workbook and CDs of all lessons. Kingdom Care (childcare) is available. w Sundays starting, Sep 17, 5 pm, EB 210

Canceled: Preschool Popsicles in the Parks—Popsicles in the

Parks has been canceled due to Hurricane Harvey. We ask that you

instead focus on the greater needs within your own neighborhoods.

If you know of a need or would like to volunteer please visit our Hurricane Harvey Relief page to see how you can help. w Sat, Sept 9, 4–7 pm

May the Words…Prayer Group—Gather weekly for an informal time of prayer. Contact Carol Harlan at [email protected]. w Sundays starting Sept 10, 6–7 pm, EB 228

Right at Home Moms Fall Semester: Calm My Anxious Heart—Mothers of infants, toddlers and preschoolers are invited to join RAHM’s fall study and childcare. Register online at ubc.org/right-at-home-moms. w Wednesdays, Sept 13–Dec 6, 9:30–11:45 am

Primetime Bible Study—Everyone is welcome to attend the upcoming studies, Too Busy Not to Pray, James, and The Invisible War. For more info, contact Gary Hegler at [email protected]. w Thursdays, Sept 7–May 10, 10:30 am, EB 105

Caregiver Support Seminar Interest Meeting—If you or someone you know would benefit from the 4-week Caregiver Support Seminar led by Dr. Evelyn Weaver, this interest meeting is for you. w Sun, Sept 17, 6 pm EB 211

Counseling Services—UBC partners with STCH Ministries to provide confidential, professional therapists that are clinically excellent and distinctively Christian. Counseling services are offered 3 times a week at UBC. Brochures are available at the Porch and online at ubc.org/STCH.

Senior Adult Bible Conference— My Story, Your Purpose, Our Future featuring guest speaker Stuart Rothberg. w Sun, Sept 17–Tues, Sept 19, 11 am–12 pm, Chapel

UBC Foundation’s Annual Golf Tournament & Lunch—Sign up to golf in our annual UBC Foundation fundraising event! To learn more about the foundation’s many outreach and mission projects or to sign up as an individual, team or sponsor, stop by the table in the Fellowship Hall or visit ubc.org/foundation. w Tournament, Mon, Sept 18, 9 am–1 pm, Bay Oaks Country Club

Women’s Fall Studies begin soon. Groups include Thinking Faith Academy, A Woman’s Heart, God’s Dwelling Place and many others. For more info, visit ubc.org/groups-for-women. w Beginning in September

GUEST INFO



assist you.


how to connectBecause we value connection here at UBC, here are somequick ways to get and stay connected: 1 download the UBCHouston App; 2 join a small group; 3 visit the UBC web site;4 sign up for our weekly E-news; 5 read your worship guide.


August 27, 2017

Prelude UBC OrchestraCornerstone

Welcome to Worship Steve Johnson

A TIME OF WORSHIP

Hymns of Praise CongregationWorthy of Worship #3

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah #56


Choral Response Sanctuary ChoirHoly Spirit

SERVICE OF THE WORD

Scripture Reading April Evans1 John 1:5–9, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Anthem Sanctuary ChoirLord of All

Today’s Message“The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”

Dr. Steve LauferJonah 3 (Pew Bible Page #655)

Song of Response CongregationSpeak to My Heart #281


Deacon Offertory Prayer Mark Kuhlman

Kids Hope Testimony Diane Vicary &Aaron Glenn


Closing Song CongregationIn the Name of the Lord

Altar flowers–in honor of Helen Lilyby John Lily

attendance update Last Week WORSHIP NA BIBLE STUDY NA

giving updateLast Week’s Offering $NA




ubc staffDr. Steven Laufer Senior Pastor David Mobley Executive Director Rick Carpenter Pastor of Care MinistriesAaron Glenn Pastor of Serving Ministries Dr. Garet Robinson Pastor of Adult MinistriesTerri Greer Assoc. Pastor of Preschool Ministries

Karen Murphy Assoc. Pastor of Children’s MinistriesKyle Wilson Assoc. Pastor of Student MinistriesGuy Cagle Interim Pastor of Worship Ministries Ben Sandstrom Assoc. Pastor of Contemporary Worship Ministries

current worship seriesLiving the Story: Jonah

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (Jonah 3)—Jonahclearly wasn’t an enthusiastic messenger to the city of Nineveh, but proclaim God’s message he did. The citizens and the king responded in a very unexpected way, heeding the words of Jonah, turning from their evil acts, and fasting in hopes that God might turn from his path of judgment. The Assyrians’ actions of repentance and contrition move God and cause him to change his course of action, form judgment to forgiveness. Here, in the form of a foreign king and his city, rests one of the Bible’s strongest pictures of repentance and forgiveness, and it reminds us that the pathway to salvation in this life and the next passes through both.

How to…Join the UBC Family—Join us on the journey to realizing our full potential in Christ. w Sun, Sep 3, 11 am, EB 228

Live Spanish Translation Now Available!—The 11:00 service has a live Spanish translation broadcast. Listening packs are available by request from an usher.

La traducción al español en vivo ya está disponible!—El servicio de las 11 en punto tiene una transmisión en vivo en español. Paquetes de audífonos están disponibles para escuchar. Solicitalo a un ujier.

Our hearts and prayers go out to all of the people affected by Hurricane Harvey. UBC’s staff and volunteers are working together to meet the needs of people in the Clear Lake area and surrounding communities. If you have a need, let us know and we will try to be a resource for you. If you can volunteer, there are many ways for you to help be the presence of Christ in our community. We have created a special web page dedicated to relief efforts, www.ubc.org/harveyrelief, and we will keep our website and our social media pages updated with our most recent information for volunteers and people in need of help. Here are some ways you can get involved now:

PRAY: Pray for our members and neighbors who been affected by the storm. Reach out to friends and neighbors to help however you can.

SHARE A NEED: If you or someone you know has been impacted by Harvey and have a need, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or complete the online form at ubc.org/harveyrelief.

VOLUNTEER: If you would like to volunteer to help with relief efforts, please submit information on the volunteer form at ubc.org/harveyrelief. We are compiling a list of volunteers and will let you know how and when you can help.

DONATE: If you would like to give to UBC’s disaster relief efforts, you may do so online at www.ubc.org/harveyrelief or by text at 281-612-7123. Donors will need to set up an account to donateeither giving via text or online. When you donate via text, you justneed to select “other” and note Disaster Relief.

HARVEY RELIEFHOW CAN YOU HELP?WWW.UBC.ORG/HARVEYRELIEF

UBC | 16106 Middlebrook Dr | Houston, TX 77059 | 281.488.8517

Our hearts and prayers go out to all of the people affectedby Hurricane Harvey. UBC’s staff and volunteers are workingtogether to meet the needs of people in the Clear Lake area and surrounding communities. If you have a need, let us know and we will try to be a resource for you. If you can volunteer, thereare many ways for you to help be the presence of Christ in our community. We have created a special web page dedicated to relief efforts, www.ubc.org/harveyrelief, and we will keep our website and our social media pages updated with our most recent information for volunteers and people in need of help. Here are some ways you can get involved now:

PRAY: Pray for our members and neighbors who been affected by the storm. Reach out to friends and neighbors to help howeveryou can.

SHARE A NEED: If you or someone you know has been impacted by Harvey and have a need, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or complete the online form at ubc.org/harveyrelief.

VOLUNTEER: If you would like to volunteer to help with reliefefforts, please submit information on the volunteer form atubc.org/harveyrelief. We are compiling a list of volunteers and willlet you know how and when you can help.

DONATE: If you would like to give to UBC’s disaster relief efforts, you may do so online at www.ubc.org/harveyrelief or by text at281-612-7123. Donors will need to set up an account to donate either giving via text or online. When you donate via text, you just need to select “other” and note Disaster Relief.

HARVEY RELIEFHOW CAN YOU HELP?WWW.UBC.ORG/HARVEYRELIEF

UBC | 16106 Middlebrook Dr | Houston, TX 77059 | 281.488.8517

How the UBC Family has been involved…

Even before the rain began to dissipate over Houston and Harvey meandered beyond the Texas border an invitation to serve was sent out to all who were able. Approximately 250 volunteers have answered the call so far.

Each day since Wednesday, these volunteers have been organized into work teams and sent into the surrounding communities.

Many in the community have donated supplies which volunteers have delivered to shelters,churches and First Responders. Team members rolled up their sleeves to pull up carpet, remove dry wall, move furniture and clean out the invasive water from homes, churches and the local Islamic Center.

These efforts will continue as long as we continue to receive requests for storm related assistance, so if you have volunteered already or are planning to volunteer…Thank You! If you know of someone with a storm-related need, please let us know.

UPCOMING NEED: Blood Drive @ UBC, Sun, Sept 10, 8 am–1 pmLooking for a way to help others in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey? Blood donations are greatly needed. Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center was unable to collect any donations for three days, so they need our help to rebuildthe blood supply for patients across our region.

STAY CONNECTED:Watch the latest video update from our Senior Pastor, Steve Laufer, on ubc.org/harveyrelief or on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/UBCHouston.

How the UBC Family has been involved…

Even before the rain began to dissipate over Houston and Harvey meandered beyond the Texas border an invitation to serve was sent out to all who were able. Approximately 250 volunteers have answered the call so far.

Each day since Wednesday, these volunteers have been organized into work teams and sent into the surrounding communities.

Many in the community have donated supplies which volunteers have delivered to shelters, churches and First Responders. Team members rolled up their sleeves to pull up carpet, remove dry wall, move furniture and clean out the invasive water from homes, churches and the local Islamic Center.

These efforts will continue as long as we continue to receive requests for storm related assistance, so if you have volunteered already or are planning to volunteer…Thank You! If you know of someone with a storm-related need, please let us know.

UPCOMING NEED: Blood Drive @ UBC, Sun, Sept 10, 8 am–1 pmLooking for a way to help others in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey? Blood donations are greatly needed. Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center was unable to collect any donations for three days, so they need our help to rebuildthe blood supply for patients across our region.

STAY CONNECTED:Watch the latest video update from our Senior Pastor, Steve Laufer, on ubc.org/harveyrelief or on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/UBCHouston.

current worship series living the story: nehemiah

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