Blue Springs, Missouri - The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs with enote from Pastor Penny Ellwood for Friday, 30 May 2014
Greetings Resurrection Blue Springs,I think that this is the last week of school for most everyone now, so summer has officially begun!! We have been working on finalizing our summer plans this week and have fun activities and opportunities to grow in your faith and serve others planned throughout the summer season. I have information about some of these listed below.
I want to make sure that all our families are aware that we have made a change in the timing on Vacation Bible Camp. As our KiDS COR team began polling parents we discovered that many had conflicts with the morning timeframe we had planned. Thanks to the flexibility of our team and their desire to provide a great week of learning and fun for the greatest number of kids, we have decided to move VBC to the evening hours and added a meal for the convenience of parents. VBC will still take place the same week, July 7-11 but will now be held from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. We're also going to end the week with a big blow out celebration of fun for the whole church with food, blow ups, the famously popular shaving cream war and lots of other activities. So make sure you've got the kids signed up and the dates blocked out on your calendars.
This week of VBC requires a great number of extra hands so if you'd like to help that would be awesome. You don't need to have a child participating to be a volunteer, but if you do, you'll get a discount on your child's registration and receive a free t-shirt. Also your early childhood aged children will be able to attend as a volunteer. Here's a list of some of the needed roles. We'll provide the material and training:
| Small Group Leaders for each grade level | Meal Assistants | Craft Assistants |
| Recreation Leaders | Actors/Actresses for Large Group | Teens to lead Music & Motions |
| Missions Leader | Check in/out assistants | Set Up/Clean Up assistants |
| Tech Arts Help | Decorations and Stage Set Up |
Contact Diane Enlow our Children's Director if you'd be willing to join the volunteer crew. It's a rewarding week to be a part of.
I might also mention. with the summer we have a lot of folks in and out on vacation so we're finding we have some holes in our hospitality line up. If you'd be willing to volunteer as an usher, greeter, coffee host or communion server this summer or if you would be willing to place your name on a substitute list we would be grateful. We'll provide whatever training you need. We want to be able to provide great hospitality all summer long as we've got a great line up for worship. Contact Jennifer Palmer if you'd be willing to serve.
I'm really excited for the new sermon series beginning this Sunday. The first four weeks of June, we'll be preaching live in Blue Springs with a new sermon series entitled: W*RK: Not Just Another 4-Letter Word. We're going to explore how we are to understand and pursue the work we do and how it fits into God's plan for our lives. This Sunday's sermon is "In the Beginning, There Was Work." I hope you'll invite a friend to join you.
Here is information about other upcoming summer events and ways to connect with our community:
Summer Nights
VBC 2014-The Gift of CHRISTmas
My Dream to Trample AIDS
Bless the School-June 16-21
Sandi Patty and Larnell Harris in Concert
Resurrection's 13th Annual Car Show
Summer Nights Calling all newly married couples 35 and under! Come to our Date Night/Bible Study, Sunday evenings from 7:30-9, June 1, 8, 15 & 22. Sign up at Connection Point or online here. Contact Austin Holt at aholtmaster@gmail.com for more details.
The Gift of CHRISTmas-Vacation Bible Camp - TIME CHANGE!!! After talking with some of our families about schedule conflicts, we have decided to change the the times from morning to evening. VBC will now be July 7-11 from 5:30-8:30pm. We will start out with a dinner from 5:30-6:00. Then we will have music, fun, crafts, games and of course learn about the Gift of CHRISTmas. All children from PreK-5th grade are welcome to attend. Invite your friends, family and neighbors. Cost will be $15 per child. That includes all the fun, meals and a t-shirt. Register online NOW or sign up at the KiDSCOR desk on Sunday. Contact Diane Enlow for more information or to volunteer.
My Dream to Trample AIDS Join the Downtown campus on Wednesday, June 4, 7 pm at 1522 McGee, for a presentation by Resurrection Downtown member Don Carrel, author of this award-winning book. Don will share his amazing story about how less than two percent of those infected with HIV in 1981 are still alive—and why he believes he is blessed to be one of them. Don’s book contains an inspirational message about love, friends, family, despair, death, grief and faith. It’s also a detailed primer on HIV/AIDS prevention and is especially recommended for anyone who is dating, high school age and older. Autographed books will be available for purchase.
Bless the School – June 16-21 Join hundreds of volunteers with Resurrection’s Education and Life Skills Ministry in blessing Phillis Wheatley Elementary this summer. Walls will be painted, shelves will be built and we’ll do cleaning and organizing galore—all to help create the best possible learning environment for students and staff at Wheatley Elementary. Morning, afternoon, evening and Saturday shifts are available. Wheatley is a comprehensive community elementary school in Kansas City, MO, serving 490 students in preschool – sixth grade, with the full spectrum of special education programs and services for English Language Learning students. Learn more and sign up at cor.org/blesstheschool.
Sandi Patty and Larnell Harris in Concert – June 19, 7:30 pm, Leawood Sanctuary. Enjoy the musical gifts of Sandi Patty and Larnell Harris along with Resurrection’s Chancel Choir performing a concert benefitting Gracious Promise. Purchase tickets online at www.graciouspromise.org.
Resurrection’s 13th Annual Car Show – Saturday, July 12, 9 am – 1 pm, Leawood Campus parking lot. See street rods, sports cars, muscle cars and customs. Pick up information sheets at Connecction Point. To enter a car or for more information, contact Brian Dale at 913-486-4066 or bdaleof@kc.rr.com or Joe Campbell at 913-888-1968.
I look forward to seeing you in worship.
Abundant Blessings,
Penny
Resurrection Blue Springs Campus Calendar: click here
Contact Our Staff:
Church Office Phone: (816)389-8900
Rev. Penny Ellwood, Campus Pastor penny.ellwood@rezbluesprings.org
Mike Ash, Worship Leader/Director of Community mike.ash@rezbluesprings.org
Diane Enlow, Director of Children's Ministry diane.enlow@rezbluesprings.org
Clark Johnson, Technical Producer clark.johnson@rezbluesprings.org
Heather Sooley, Operations Coordinating Assistant heather.sooley@rezbluesprings.org
Lori Wolverton, Nursery Staff lori.wolverton@rezbluesprings.org
Visit us on the web:
www.rezbluesprings.org
www.facebook.com/rezbluesprings
For upcoming and ongoing programs and events at our Leawood Campus, visit www.cor.org.
Campus enotes: Leawood, Downtown, West
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