Resurrection West,
The fire pit has passed fire inspection and is all ready to go thanks to some awesome volunteers! Bring a chair and come on out tonight!
Join us tonight or tomorrow morning or both for some spring break fun! You can sign-up here at rezwest.org/campout, or just SHOW UP and you'll be welcomed with full-instruction and assistance! There's no cost, the weather promises to be wonderful and there are many kid-friendly activities and projects for everyone to enjoy. This is a unique opportunity to camp overnight on church grounds, have some fun building Christian community and to begin work on a nature trail that will serve as a spiritual retreat on this campus for years to come.
We still have room to campout overnight if you'd like to join the many families who are doing so. My kids are so excited and I can honestly say that I've never camped out on any Church grounds anywhere - this will be a first for the Gant household!
If you aren't pre-registered for dinner or breakfast, please take care of your own meals. We have a specific number prepared for those that pre-registered. Here is the schedule for this evening and tomorrow morning.
Friday, March 21:
4-5:30pm - Campsite setup and registration
5:30-6:30pm - Hotdog/Hamburger Dinner is Served
6:30-8:00 - Movie "Up", play outdoors, games to play inside
8:15pm - Campfire Songs, Stories, and S'mores
9:00pm - Quiet time walking through sleeping areas for smaller children
(NOTE: for those of you who want to watch the NCAA basketball games, we will be able to have CBS on a television inside for viewing)
Saturday, March 22:
7:30-8:00am - Pancake Breakfast
8:00-11:30am - Work On Trail
11:30-12:30pm - Lunch and Prayer Time
12:30pm - Clean-up and Depart
Come on out and join in on any part of the schedule tonight and tomorrow. It will be a blast! Here are some important ministry opportunities coming your way.
•Prom Dress collection through Sunday
•Journey Class - Knowing God - kicking off soon
•Volunteers needed for Alpha Marriage
•Thursday Womens LIVE
•Donations needed for the Easter Egg Hunt
•Pastor Adam's new book - summer study led by Pastor Jason
•Let's go to the mountains!
Bring in your gently used prom dress - We are still receiving prom dress and accessory donations thru Sunday, March 23rd. Please place your donated items on the hanging clothes rack located by the mission bins at Resurrection West. These dresses will go to a boutique sale for young women who would like to attend their high school prom and may not otherwise be able to.
Join the Journey - Meet with others to explore what it means to develop a personal relationship with God. Journey 101: Knowing God is a six-week course where you will:
Gain a better understanding of the essentials of the Christian faith
Experience new Bible study tools and resources
Discover more about the church
Discuss ethics and our Christian response to life's decisions
Understand more about God's will for your life
Experience the importance of participating in small groups
Have fun while making new friends in a relaxed, engaging environment
This six-week class meets Mondays, April 7 - May 19 (skipping April 21), from 6:30-8pm. The cost is $10 per participant. For more information and to register, visit rezwest.org/journey.
Alpha Marriage needs you to step up and serve - We are still in great need of childcare volunteers for the Alpha Marriage Class, which begins on Friday, March 28th and runs 6-weeks thru Friday, May 9th (skipping Good Friday, April 18). Interest in the marriage class has been overwhelming and we want to extend childcare to all who may need it in order to participate. Here's what our volunteer needs look like as of today:
March 28-Full for Volunteers
April 4th-5 more needed
April 11th-7 more needed
April 25th-6 more needed
May 2nd-4 more needed
May 9th-6 more needed
Those who are able to assist with this childcare need can sign-up here or contact Sommer.Kelling@rezwest.org
Ladies - register now for the spring sessions of Thursday Live! Join us April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 9:30-11:30 am. Choose from two studies:
•5 Conversations to Have with Your Son by Vicki Courtney, facilitated by Gretchen Aerni and Nicole Conard. Moms - help your sons build foundations of faith that will equip them for life. learn how to talk to about the tough topics and teach him about life, love and faith!
•What Happens When Women Say Yes to God by Lysa TerKeurst, facilitated by Andrea Lloyd, Amber Thomas and Kathy Shilling. Hear inspiring stories of what it means to partner with god in all decisions and actions, and how honoring god produces a life of deep joy and great purpose.Visit rezwest.org/thursdaylive for more information and to register. Childcare is available.
Resurrection West Easter Egg Hunt - We have a fun afternoon of activities planned for Saturday, April 19th that you won't want to miss. In order to prepare, we need donations of the following items. We are anticipating lots of kids attending this event, so we will need plenty of treats! Please bring your donations to the Theater Room in the lower level by Monday, April 14. Plastic Eggs & a variety of candy to stuff plastic eggs - no chocolate please! A variety of single serving cans of pop. Full-size candy bars for games. If you would like to volunteer for the April 19 activities, contact Vicki.Holdman@rezwest.org.
Pastor Adam's new book "Making Sense of the Bible" was released on Tuesday this week. We are expecting to have 50 copies for sale in our RezWest bookcase this weekend - $17 (incl. tax), check or cash only please. Pastor Jason will be leading a 3-week book study this summer - details coming soon.
Rez West Summer Trip - YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, CO, June 1-6. Come enjoy some of God's most beautiful work in the mountains of Colorado and some great family time at the YMCA in Estes Park. We will join together each morning for worship and a campfire the evening of June 5. Additional activities are your choice, with many to choose from. Arrangements for transportation, booking rooms (come days earlier or stay days later), activities, lunch and dinner are up to you. The room cost varies according to household size, ranging from $107-$179 per night, and includes a hot buffet-style breakfast each morning. We have ten rooms blocked (rooms sleep up to six) and will add rooms if needed. A $100 fee per household covers a devotional booklet and t-shirt for each family member, pastor expenses and supplies needed for worship. Register at rezwest.org/summertrip
Finally, I hope to see everyone in worship this Sunday. We will invite our kids and teens into worship with us for a family worship weekend (nursery available as always). This gives me an opportunity to emphasize how important it is to worship together as family. We have learned that worshipping as a family is the number one Church experience that guides our kids and teens toward life-long commitment to faith. Pastor Adam continues in "The Gospel of the Nobodies" series and we will join in signing powerful music led by our worship team! Plan on being there at 9am, 10:45am, or 5pm!
Looking forward to worshipping with you Sunday,
Pastor Jason
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Resurrection West Campus
24000 West Valley parkway Olathe, Kansas 66061
913-538-7800
For an after hours urgent pastoral care need call (913)314-6058
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