Resurrection West,
Christ is risen indeed! We had an amazing Easter weekend with a powerful message of hope and inspiring music! All told 2,357 souls worshipped with us at Resurrection West. This is much more than we projected and we want to thank the many volunteers who served throughout the week from Maundy Thursday worship, Good Friday day of prayer, Easter Egg Hunt, and Easter worship services - from set up/tear down, food preparation, parking lot attendants, coffee makers, nursery workers, egg hiders, musicians, ushers, greeters, security, medical, techs, and more we came together to share the hope found in Christ with our community! Thank you to the many of you who worshipped on Saturday evening or at 8am and 5pm on Sunday to make room for many guests.Here is the attendance breakdown of each service.
5:30pm - 662
8:00pm - 333
9:30am - 661
11:15am - 476
5:00pm - 225
Each one of these numbers represents a soul, a child of God whom Christ offers hope and faith through the Resurrection! I am so excited you were in worship with us and I wanted to share that this picture that was given to me by one of our youngest members. He was as excited to give it to me as I was to receive it! Thank you John.
Following the message, we will have stations at the front of the Sanctuary and the ushers will guide you forward (similar to communion) for baptismal remembrance. There will be a bowl filled with river pebbles and one of our Congregational Care Ministers will place a pebble in each person's hand saying, "Remember your baptism and be cleansed". I will invite you to keep that pebble and send you forth with a challenge. One of those stations will be for baptism. Pastor Chris and I will be there ready to baptize anyone who would like to be baptized. I know many of have mentioned you've never been baptized and would like to do so. This Sunday is your opportunity. Please register to be baptized at rezwest.org/baptism
Student Ministry Purity Conference tonight!
Congratulations 5th graders!
Mega Mission next Saturday, May 3
Coffee with Pastors Sunday, May 4
Snow birds small group forming
Saturday morning men's group
Serving beyond Kansas City
Trip to New York this December
Rezlife Purity Conference Tonight - Friday, April 25, 7 - 10pm, Leawood Student Center. We'll tackle the tough issues related to love and relationships with candor, insight and humor, while challenging young people to get the abstinence advantage. Students in 6th-12th grades, parents and those who work with teens encouraged to attend. Register at cor.org/students.
5th Grade Celebration - Sunday, April 27, 6:30-7:30pm in the Theater room, lower level. KiDS COR and rezlife Student Ministries want to celebrate all 5th graders who will be entering 6th grade this fall as new middle schoolers! As you begin this next chapter, we want to recognize your time as a 5th grader and also give you a snapshot of what rezlife is all about. Parents, please join us so you also know what to expect in rezlife! Snacks will be provided. Please RSVP to Tyler.Jenkins@rezwest.org if you will be able to attend.
MegaMission Event - Saturday, May 3, 9 am
Help make a MEGA difference in our community by participating in MegaMission with Resurrection West. We'll meet at the church at 9am for final instructions, doughnut holes, coffee and prayer. Then we'll go out to serve, doing light house repair and yard work for the elderly, disabled and those in need in the Olathe area. To wrap up our MegaMission day, we will all gather back at the church by 12:30pm for a Celebration Luncheon. Visit rezwest.org/megamission to register for this awesome serving opportunity.
Coffee with the Pastors - Sunday, May 4, 2:30-4:30 pm
Are you considering joining Resurrection? Take the first step and attend Coffee with the Pastors where you will learn about the history of Resurrection West, hear from Senior Pastor Adam Hamilton via video on the beliefs and traditions of the United Methodist Church, and get to know Resurrection West pastors Jason Gant and Chris Holliday. You will also meet your Congregational Care Ministers (CCMs), connect with fellow Resurrection West worshippers and hear about opportunities to serve, connect and grow! Childcare is available. Visit rezwest.org/coffee for more information
Small Group for The Snow Birds - Winter is over and you're back from the South. Ready for a small group that meets spring through fall? We have something for you! If you are interested in joining other "snow bird" couples for a small group, contact Dave.Robertson@rezwest.org and we will make a small group connection for you. The Christian life is not meant to be lived alone. God intends for us to experience life together. Learn more at rezwest.org/grouplife.
It's not too late - Join the Saturday Morning Men's Group! Our summer session kicked off April 26 with a new study, Altar Ego: Becoming Who God Says You Are by Craig Groeschel. Discover how to trade in your broken ego and unleash your altar ego to become a living sacrifice. This book challenges the labels we live by, accept from others and try to hide behind. Put your ego on the altar and let God give you your true name and identity! Join us downstairs from 8-9:30 am for fellowship and a breakfast catered by Hy-Vee ($5 donation). The book is $12. Contact Allan Henning at anhenning6@gmail.com with questions.
Serving Beyond Kansas City - cor.org/bkc
Support Africa Health Initiatives by joining the Sacred Steps Leadership Team to plan the Sacred Steps 5k held in September. Help with marketing, volunteer management, coordinating with vendors and donors, awards, etc. Visit cor.org/sacredsteps.
Well Drilling Training - May 3-7 in Oklahoma City. Learn how you can help bring clean water to communities at this training conducted by Water4, an organization that helps make clean water possible for even the most remote areas. Visit cor.org/bkc for more information.
In Mission Together Global Summit - May 14-16, Leawood Campus. Join Methodist leaders from Central Asia, Malawi and Honduras for an event that is designed to equip leaders for global missional engagement and explore groundbreaking trends in ministry. Summit is open to everyone. For more information and to register, go to cor.org/bkc.
Love New York? If you are interested in taking a trip to New York City to see Broadway shows, dine out and enjoy fellowship, then mark your calendars for a planning meeting Monday, April 28, from 6:30-8pm in The Theatre Room. Trip dates under consideration are Dec. 2-5. Email Dave.Robertson@rezwest.org to express interest. No reservations required for the meeting.
Finally, it's going to be a great weekend in worship, but first my wife and I are teaching tonight at Alpha marriage on the subject of intimacy in your marriage. It's going to be fun! Have a wonderful weekend and plan to be in worship this Sunday.
Looking forward to worshipping with you, Pastor Jason
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Resurrection West Campus
24000 West Valley parkway Olathe, Kansas 66061
913-538-7800
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