Olathe, Kansas, United States - The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West with Pastor Jason Gant for Friday, 2 May 2014Resurrection West,
What a beautiful morning! I am always inspired by the changing of the seasons. Spring brings new life and last Sunday we celebrated new life with 18 people choosing to receive baptism (including two families who were baptized together). Hundreds of you remembered your baptisms and received a pebble reminding you of both Christ's example and His faithfulness!
We also celebrated our 5th graders beginning to move into student ministries with an event just for them last Sunday evening. Here is a quick pic Tyler Jenkins, our minister to students, snapped before he shared what rezlife student ministries is all about. These young people were very excited about this new step in their faith walk! If you weren't able to be there, email Pastor Tyler at tyler.jenkins@rezwest.org to get the information.
Pastor Adam begins a new series this Sunday exploring the story of Noah found in the first book of the Bible, Genesis 5 - 9. Many of you may have seen the movie and it has brought about many thoughts and questions on Noah and this amazing story. Pastor Adam will be exploring what this story means for us today beginning this Sunday at 9am, 10:45am, and 5pm. We will also be sharing in Holy Communion at all services on Sunday. Check out and share the promo video for this series here rezwest.org/noah
In the spirit of spring, getting outside, fun, and raising funds to scholarship those who feel called to ministry the 19th annual Resurrection Golf Classic is happening on Monday. To date the Resurrection Golf Classic and Auction events have raised over $1,325,000 for Resurrection ministries. This year your donation will again provide Resurrection seminary students with funds through the Joyce Eacock Seminary Tuition Grant Memorial Fund. You can still register to play by noon today. I hope to see you there. I will be heading to the driving range later to practice, so as not to embarrass our campus on Monday! Register and find more details at cor.org/golf
Here are some great ministry opportunities coming up. Don't miss Mega Mission tomorrow morning!
Mega Mission Event tomorrow!
Coffee with the Pastors on Sunday afternoon
KiDS COR needs you to serve
Family Night Out event for specials needs - May 16th
Snow Birds small Group forming
Join Building Better Moms group
Join UM Women on an historic field trip - May 8th
Pastor Adam speaking at the Leawood campus on his new book - May 12
Special guest speaker at Leawood campus Care Night next Thursday!
Mega Mission Event - TOMORROW - Saturday, May 3, 9am. Help make a MEGA difference in our community by participating in Mega Mission with Resurrection West. We will 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 Mega Mission day, we will all gather back at the church by 12:30 pm for a Celebration Luncheon. Visit rezwest.org/megamission to register for this awesome serving opportunity.
Coffee with the Pastors - This Sunday, May 4, 2:30-4:30pm. 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
KiDS COR Summer Recruitment Each month hundreds of children come downstairs for KiDS COR at Resurrection West! Never experienced KiDS COR? Now is your chance. KiDS COR is looking for summer volunteers to come serve while our weekly school year volunteers take a break. Please consider giving our kids about an hour of your time three times during the summer. To sign up, check out the information tables in the lower level this weekend, or email Vicki.Holdman@rezwest.org.
Matthew's Ministry Family Night Out - May 16, 6-8 pm. Parents with children with special needs can have an evening out while volunteers and staff care for their family member and siblings. Contact Vicki.Holdman@rezwest.org for more information. Registration will be up next week to participate. Register at rezwest.org/children.
Small Group for The Snow Birds - Winter is over and you are 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.
Learn, Grow & Serve with Building Better Moms! Enjoy fellowship and fun with moms who can relate to your daily joys and challenges. Relevant discussion will meet you where you're at as a mom, a woman and a friend. Building Better Moms (BBM) groups are forming for moms with children newborn through high school, including daytime and evening options. Each group meets approximately twice a month during the school year to enjoy food and fellowship, speakers and discussion. All groups participate in BBM mission projects supported by Resurrection West. Visit front reception desk after worship or rezwest.org/bbm to register today.
Join United Methodist Women Rez West Circle on Thursday, May 8. We will tour the Kansas City Garment District Museum to learn about the history of Kansas City's once renowned textile and garment manufacturing industry. Car pools will leave from the church at 9:40 am, with a possible lunch stop on the way back. Contact Ann Phillips at annphillips@ku.edu or 390-6519 for more information. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Join Pastor Adam Hamilton for an evening of teaching and conversation around his new book, Making Sense of the Bible, Monday, May 12, at 6:30pm in the Leawood campus Sanctuary. During his presentation, Adam will focus on the nature of scripture exploring the human and divine - what it is and is not. He will then tackle the tough questions people often ask about the Bible.
We hope you will consider attending this event at our Leawood campus Care Night on May 8th. Find out more at cor.org/carenight
Finally, I want to personally thank my wife for helping me teach the alpha marriage course last Friday night on intimacy in marriage. Scharme's passion is caring for people, not speaking in front of large groups. She is happy that we are returning tonight as participants, rather than facilitators. I am very thankful that she was willing to sacrifice her comfort to serve our Church. If you missed signing up for this spring's alpha marriage course, you might consider Pastor Adam's latest book on relationships called Love to Stay to read and discuss together as a couple. Here is the link to it in our on-line bookstore cor.org/thewell. Look for it under "Resurrection Resources"
Looking forward to worshipping with you on Sunday,
Pastor Jason
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Resurrection West Campus
24000 West Valley parkway Olathe, Kansas 66061
913-538-7800
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