Kansas City, Missouri, United States - The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown enote from Reverend Scott Chrostek for Friday, 28 March 2014

Kansas City, Missouri, United States - The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown enote from Reverend Scott Chrostek for Friday, 28 March 2014
Greetings RezDowntowners,
Good Friday Morning!  It is a beautiful day in the city and I’m grateful for the opportunity to write you.  I hope each of you will have the opportunity to live fully into this day in a way that gives glory to God.  Jesus reassures us that, ‘No one after lighting a lamp puts it under a bushel basket, but instead places it on a lampstand and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.’  My hope is that you might shine with the light of Christ and give glory to God by the way live this day and every day.  This weekend we will continue our journey into the Gospel of the Nobodies by focusing on Jesus’ heart for raising up women into positions of leadership, prominence and voice.  It is going to be a powerful weekend and a great opportunity to invite friends to join you in downtown Kansas City for an encounter with God.  I hope you will take time to invite your friends and neighbors! 
Also, I wanted to share with you an article that was published in this week’s Ink Magazine.  The article focused on the role of faith communities in ministering to millennials, and we were included as a part of the story, they took pictures of some of our work out in the community. (If you haven’t read this story yet, here is a link.)  I share this with you as a way of reminding you of the calling God has placed on our lives, and that’s simply the calling to ‘go and make disciples of all nations.’  I understand this calling to be my mission.  I am called to live a life that invites others to join me in the work of building Christian communities.  My hope is that this calling will be a part of your mission as well.  I am so thankful for you and for this community that seeks to live fully into the calling God has for us in visible and generous ways. Over the next few weeks we’ll be worshiping, serving and studying in ways that will ultimately lead us to the Resurrection and Easter life.  I hope you are getting as excited as I am for what God has in store! 
In the meantime, here are several opportunities to get connected with the life of this church:
Calling all Singles!  Brunch this Sunday at 12:15pm
An Evening with artist, Jeff Hanson: Friday, April 4th at 7:00pm.
Local Medical Mission Opportunity.
Easter Egg Hunt at Liberty Memorial North Lawn, Saturday, April 12th.
High School Students – Good Friday Lock-In
Vacation Bible Camp – June 16-19 – Your Help is Needed.
A Few More Spots Remaining for Honduras Mission Trip
Calling All Singles! The “soon-to-be-named” Singles Group will be gathering for brunch Sunday, March 30, 12:15 pm in the Loft at 1522 McGee. We will be ordering pizza and are requesting a $5 donation. Also, during this gathering, we will enjoy fellowship and discussion and “vote” officially on the group’s new name. Please RSVP to Gina Bowman at ginab@kc.rr.com.
Lessons From CLOD ... An Inspiring Story of Art, Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship. Join us Friday, April 4, at 7 pm at 1522 McGee, for the premier performance of a live, multi-media motivational presentation highlighting Resurrection member and Artist Jeffrey Owen Hanson’s journey beyond adversity. Jeff’s art is featured in our Sanctuary at 1522 McGee. Admission to this event is free. For further info about Jeff’s story, please visit www.JeffreyOwenHanson.com.
Local Medical Mission Opportunity – Resurrection is beginning a new medical mission led by Rez Downtown member, Dr. Molly Menser. A group of Resurrection medical professionals will staff the KC CARE Clinic (3515 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO), to help reach some of the most vulnerable in Kansas City. The first clinic is Saturday, April 5, from 9 am – noon. Physicians, medical assistants and nurses are needed. To serve, contact Molly at mollymenser@gmail.com.
Easter Egg Hunt at Liberty Memorial North Lawn, Saturday, April 12, 10 am – noon Everyone is invited for Resurrection Downtown’s first-ever Easter Egg Hunt! The Easter bunny will be there as well as face painters, petting zoo, cookie decorating, craft area, Life 88.5 Radio Station and, of course, an Easter Egg Hunt! If you have any questions, contact Kristen Sayers at klynsayers@gmail.com or Kris Drummond at kris.drummond@rezdowntown.org.
High School Students – Save the date for the second annual Six Eight Good Friday Lock-In! Join us Friday, April 18, for a night of worship and fellowship. New students and friends welcome. The Lock-In will begin at 8 pm in the Loft at 1522 McGee. Email Jeff.Milton@cor.org or Ashley Vaughn at ashleylauren1221@gmail.com with questions or to register.
Help with Vacation Bible Camp – This summer we will be hosting our first Vacation Bible Camp the evenings of June 16–19. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a heart to serve the youngest in our church as they learn Bible stories, play awesome games and hang out with us! If you are interested in planning or volunteering for this event, contact Gretchen Miller at millergret@gmail.com or Kris Drummond at kris.drummond@rezdowntown.org 
More Spots Open! Resurrection Downtown Trip to Honduras – July 12–19. Help improve health and wellness and work on light construction projects. No special skills required. For questions and application form, contact Jason Eden at jasoneden@gmail.com.
I am so blessed to be a part of this community of faith and I am so excited to see where God leads us this Easter. Regardless of where you are or what you're going through I'm excited to encounter God together with you through worship this weekend as we move closer and closer to Easter!   Have a great Friday
Grace and Peace,
Scott
@scottchrostek
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The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown

1522 McGee Street
Kansas City, MO 64108 United States
(816) 979-1330
Reverend Scott M. Chrostek, Campus Pastor
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