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Hello Resurrection Blue Springs Family and Friends,
Yesterday Bill and I celebrated our 33rd anniversary. Last night we talked about how we hoped it was only our halfway mark, as we've been so blessed in our marriage. In last Sunday's sermon Adam spoke about the power of words in families. Bill taught me something early on in our relationship about the power of words.
I come from a long line of complainers. Unfortunately, I picked up this bad habit as well. So when Bill and I were first married, I had a tendency to complain about all his irritating little habits with my friends and colleagues (not that I didn't have a fair share of my own). If you would have asked my workmates what they knew of my husband this is likely what they would have shared. However, whenever I went into my husband's place of work, invariably one of his colleagues would come up to me and say something like, "Your husband speaks so highly of you." or "He was telling me about how you . . " and would go on to share some positive story or attribute that complimented me. "He must love you very much," they always ended up saying.
When I thought about the difference, I was ashamed of myself. There were so many wonderful things I could have shared about him but I choose to nitpick and highlight the negatives instead of the far greater number of positive things I could have said. I decided I needed to change my ways. There was little good reason to say a disparaging word about him and so (for the most part) I try not to now. I think this has added to the strength of our marriage over the years. He still ends up being the brunt of some of my sermon illustrations, but hopefully those who know me now also know more about the amazing partner I married and how much I love him as well. He continues to make me a better person and I am inordinately blessed to have him in my life.
This weekend in worship we are continuing our sermon series on The Power of Words. We’ll be focusing on the words we use when it comes to politics. Adam interviewed Jack Danforth as a part of this message forSunday. Jack Danforth was the US ambassador to the United Nations and served for 18 years in the US Senate. He’s also an Episcopal priest and founder of the Danforth Center for Religion and Politics. This will be an important message on how we bring our faith to bear on the words we use in politics. In this Sunday's bulletin and listed below, you'll see a host of new classes and opportunities beginning this month to help you seek a deeper understanding about who God is with others who want to grow and learn about how to become a deeply committed Christian together.
It is also Labor Day weekend, which means we’ll be holding a Family Worship Sunday. This means that we won’t have KiDSCOR programming, but our Nursery will be available for infants to 4 years of age. These opportunities are important for our children to learn about the importance of worship with their families. I can still remember sitting next to my grandma and singing in worship as a child. She smelled of carnations and always carried these hard malt ball candies to entice us to learn to sit still. Additionally, our Church offices and buildings will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday
Last Sunday at Pizza with the Pastor, we welcomed 5 new members into our Church family: James Caldwell, Aaron and Rachel Jones and their children Callen and Everett. Please extend them a warm welcome to Rez Blue Springs, when you next see them.
Here are some of our upcoming activities:
Gift Baskets for Auction We are putting together 4 gift baskets for the live auction that will take place at the end of the Ride Against Hunger motorcycle ride on September 20th. The theme of the 4 baskets are Barbeque, Movie Night, Italian, and Beauty. You can select from a list of requested items for the baskets, purchase those and return them to the baskets at the church. The money raised from the auction and from the motorcycle ride will go to provide weekend food to students in Blue Springs through our Healthy Foundations program. Please return the items by September 7th.
New Time! Sunday Morning Adult Discipleship group is moving to 8 am due to limited meeting space on Sunday Mornings. Chris Condra will be starting a study of 1st and 2nd Corinthians Sunday, Aug. 31, at 8 am. Sign up here or at Guest Services on Sunday. Child care available by request.
Family Worship Sunday – This Sunday children will join their families in the Sanctuary for worship. Worship bags are available from the ushers to help keep our littlest worshipers engaged. Nursery services are offered for children birth-age 4.
Join our Healthy Foundations Backpack Filling Team Wednesdays at 1:30 pm. We gather for about an hour to fill sacks with food, which is delivered later to children with need in our partner schools. For more information or to be added to the weekly email notice of needed backpack items, contactsherri.moore@gmail.com.
rezlife Youth Group for all 6th - 12th graders will kick off their regular Sunday night sessions onSeptember 7th from 6-7:30 pm. They will be starting this semester with a Youth Alpha course. This course provides a way for our youth to come and learn what Christianity is all about. It's informal and relaxed so anyone can drop their defenses and ask their questions. No question about life or God is seen as too simple or too hostile. It's about exploration and discovery. It's a perfect opportunity for our youth to invite their friends and engage with them in the basics of Christianity. The evening will start with a time of fellowship, followed by a short worship with our youth praise team and then the Alpha lesson and small group discussion. Pizza is available for $1 a slice at 6 pm.
Single Adults Bible Study 2nd and 4th Wednesday’s of the month from 6:30 – 8:00 pm beginning Sept. 10th. Regardless of how long you’ve been single or how you came to be single, this group will help you understand how God can work in your life now.
September FaithWork Day
- Sacred Steps 5K Run/Walk, September 20th, 2014 at 8:00am Resurrection will use 2014 Sacred Steps proceeds to work with our Methodist partners to get clean drinking water to those that don't have any in the DRC. NEW THIS YEAR! When you register, you will have the opportunity to join the Rez Blue Springs team. The largest team to particiapte in the walk will win a prize. You can create team t-shirts, bandanas, wear matching hats, etc. - have fun with it! Wouldn't it be fun to have a Blue Springs team! Register Here!
- Motorcycle Ride Against Hunger September 20th the Coalition for Kids (of which we are a part) and the Kruzers Optimist Club of Jackson County are partnering to host a Ride Against Hunger to benefit the Healthy Foundation program. Healthy Foundations provides weekend backpacks of food for middle school children with need in Blue Springs. Registration and breakfast are at 7 amat Dell's Power Sports. Kickstands up at 9 am for a 90 mile ride with 5 stops around the Blue Springs community where participants will receive refreshments and vie for prizes. The ride ends at Fist United Methodist Church in Blue Springs where there will be refreshments and a live benefit auction. We'd love to have a great crowd there. You don't have to be a rider to participate in the auction. We'll be hosting one of the stops on the ride, providing items for the auction and/or participating in the benefit by riding or bidding at the auction. Should be a great day of fun. If you're a motorcycle enthusiast, gather your friends together and register for the ride here or at the Guest Services table on Sunday!
miniMUSIC This 6-week class for toddler – Pre-K aged children. is designed to encourage early learning and creativity through the sheer joy of music and movement. During the class, children will learn rhythm, pitch, movement, dance and games. We invite one or both parents to stay in the class with your child. The class will meet Wednesday’s Sept. 24th - Oct. 29th from 6:45–7:30 pm. Cost $10.rezbluesprings.org/kids
ZONE is a NEW midweek program for Kindergarten – 5th grade Children. It will meet for 6-weeks on Wednesday nights from Sept. 24th – Oct. 29th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Registration fee is $10 (scholarships available). We will share a meal, play games, sing, dance and build a meaningful relationship with God and others. rezbluesprings.org/kids
ZONE is a NEW midweek program for Kindergarten – 5th grade Children. It will meet for 6-weeks on Wednesday nights from Sept. 24th – Oct. 29th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Registration fee is $10 (scholarships available). We will share a meal, play games, sing, dance and build a meaningful relationship with God and others. rezbluesprings.org/kids
Alpha This 10-week overview of the Christian faith is ideal for people who want to explore Christianity, from the novice to those more experienced in their faith. In Alpha, all questions are welcome — no question is seen as too simple or too hostile. Explore the meaning
of life together in a small group environment. Register here.
Fall Alpha Schedule:
• Alpha Open House, 6:30-8:15 pm, Wednesday , September 24, Fellowship Hall
• Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:15 pm, October 1 – Nov. 19, (No class on Nov. 26)
• Celebration Dinner, 6:30-8:15 pm, December 3, Fellowship Hall
of life together in a small group environment. Register here.
Fall Alpha Schedule:
• Alpha Open House, 6:30-8:15 pm, Wednesday , September 24, Fellowship Hall
• Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:15 pm, October 1 – Nov. 19, (No class on Nov. 26)
• Celebration Dinner, 6:30-8:15 pm, December 3, Fellowship Hall
I can’t wait to see you all this weekend in worship and I hope you have a great Friday!
Abundant Blessings,
Penny
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For our Resurrection Blue Springs Campus Calendar: click here
Contact Our Staff:
Church Office Phone: (816)389-8900
Reverend Penny Ellwood, Campus Pastor
Reverend Penny Ellwood, Campus Pastor
penny.ellwood@rezbluesprings.
Mike Ash, Worship Leader/Director of Community
Mike Ash, Worship Leader/Director of Community
mike.ash@rezbluesprings.org
Diane Enlow, Director of Children's Ministry
Diane Enlow, Director of Children's Ministry
diane.enlow@rezbluesprings.org
Clark Johnson, Technical Producer
Clark Johnson, Technical Producer
clark.johnson@rezbluesprings.
Heather Sooley, Operations Coordinating Assistant
Heather Sooley, Operations Coordinating Assistant
Stephanie Weigel, Guest Services Coordinating Assistant
stephanie.weigel@
Lori Wolverton, Nursery Staff lori.wolverton@rezbluesprings.
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For upcoming and ongoing programs and events at our Leawood Campus, visit www.cor.org.
Lori Wolverton, Nursery Staff lori.wolverton@rezbluesprings.
Visit us on the web:
www.rezbluesprings.org
www.facebook.com/
For upcoming and ongoing programs and events at our Leawood Campus, visit www.cor.org.
Resurrection Blue Springs
Resurrecton Blue Springs
13720 Roe Avenue
Leawood, Kansas 66224 United States
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