Rev. Dr. Cliff Houston.
Pastor Cliff became First Baptist-Rochester’s Interim Minister two plus years ago. Within
weeks he knew our congregation by name and effectively
assumed the key ministerial role. As interim, he has
prepared us for the coming of a new pastor. Through
offering extraordinary pastoral care, encouragement,
guidance, and genuine love, he has supported our
development preparatory projects such as identification of
our core values. In addition to his pastoral duties, he has
given back to the community by volunteering to make
deliveries for the Brighton Food Depot and by leading
vespers for the regular Rochester Psychiatric Center
Dinners. He has endeared himself to our church family.
Marian Morrison
First Baptist-Rochester honors Marian Morrison for her
committed work in the day-to-day operations and
management of the Brighton Food Depot (BFD). Marian is
vital and works hard, often “behind the scenes,” to ensure
the success of BFD programs. Each month, she oversees the
correct amount of food collection for the volunteers to pack
bags that are distributed to families through their children
at a city school. She shops, bags, organizes, and cleans in
the Depot. Marian was key in creating the Depot’s brochure,
Hunger Hurts, aimed to encourage others to become
involved. Marian is also a ready contributor to various church programs.