Blue Springs, Missouri, United States - The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs eNote with Pastor Penny Ellwood for Friday, 5 September 2014
Take a look at our upcoming events/activites below
Hello Resurrection Blue Springs Family and Friends,
Friday has come back around quickly this week with the short week. Labor day always signals the beginning of a new season with school starting and summer vacations ending. We've seen a rise in attendance and many new faces over the last couple of weeks. The growth we've continued to experience at our campus is very exciting and we're beginning to feel or anticipate the pinch of space challenges. In an effort to improve our current missions and ministry and consider how to best serve our community, we need to clarify our vision as a campus and hone our work so that we continue to reach new people in order to offer the life changing power of God to change lives and transform our community.
As we make our plans for the next five-ten years, we'd like to have your input on what's working well and where we need to focus our attention going forward. We're asking you to participate in a general but all encompassing survey to help us clarify next steps. Our campus advisory team and staff have worked together to create a 32 question survey for our members and friends to fill out. The questions are general but all encompassing and we plan to share the results when we've finished. The survey will take you 10 minutes or less to complete. Click on this link to complete the survey. We'd love to have every adult and youth in your household complete it! We appreciate your valuable input!!
This Sunday in worship we'll conclude our sermon series on The Power of Words. The sermon title is "In the Beginning was the Word." We'll unpack the meaning of the Third Commandment, talk about the effect of our negative self-talk and then turn to the powerful words God speaks to us. We will also be celebrating holy communion together. Then, on Sunday evening our RezLife youth program will begin a new year. The youth will be starting the year with the Alpha Youth course. This course provides a way for our youth to come together 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. Much like our adult Alpha course, it's about exploration and discovery. Please be in prayer for our volunteer leaders as we kick off our new year! Our 2.0 Young Adults will also gather at 6 pm for worship, and fellowship. It's a full day!
Also beginning this week is our new Building Better Moms program. Moms from birth to twenty-something will have an opportunity to gather every 3 weeks on Tuesday evenings to build a network of friends seeking to be better moms. There will be special guests offering all kinds of parenting advice and encouragement. We still have a few spaces available. See the details below.
Listed below, you'll see a host of new classes and opportunities to help you seek a deeper connection with God and others who also want to learn and grow. Make sure you take a moment to check out all the class offerings and then think about who you might extend an invitation to join you in participating in one of these classes.
Make sure to note the Family Camp Out on Sept. 19th too:
New Time! Sunday Morning Adult Discipleship group is moving from 9 am to 8 am on Sunday morning due to limited meeting space on Sunday mornings. Chris Condra will be leading a study on 1st and 2nd Corinthians starting Aug. 31, at 8 am. Child care available by request.
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, contact sherri.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 in the sanctuary. They will be starting this semester with a Youth Alphacourse. 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. Sunday evening 6:00 -7:30 pm.
Building Better Moms (BBM) is excited to begin it's first season at Rez Blue Springs.. Moms from newborn to twenty-something will come together every 3 weeks to build a supportive network of moms to learn, grow and serve together. The first meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 9th, from 6:00-8:00 pm. Childcare is available. There are still a few spots open. Contact Christie Walker with questions and register online at rezbluesprings.org/bbm.
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.
Fall Fun Fest Begins! Our busy Fall Fun Fest week begins next week. We'll be running our BBQ Sundae booth on Mainstreet from Friday -Sunday. It's our yearly opportunity to put our face out in public and invite our friends to be a part of our awesome community. We'd love to have help with any of the areas listed below:
- The seasoning of the pork shoulders (affectionately known as the "Butt-rubbing Party") is Wed. Sept. 10 at 4 pm.
- Thursday is booth set up. Come to the church at 5 to gather equipment before heading down to Main street to set up.
- Friday the Fest begins! It runs 10 am - 10 pm, Friday and Saturday, and 10 am - 6 pm on Sunday. We have 2 hour volunteer shifts for serving in the booth available throughout the Fest.
- Booth Tear down begins around 5 pm on Sunday. We'll take everything down and bring it back to the church. "Many hands make light work."
Family Camp Out, September 19th -On Friday, September 19th we're going to have a family camp out on the back lawn of the church. Come set up your tents, sleeping bags and lawn chairs out back. At 7 pmwe'll share a meal together (possibly some leftover BBQ, yummm!). We'll have smores in the fire pit, watch a movie on the side of the church and maybe even tell some ghost stories around the fire. You're all invited. If you'd prefer not to do the overnight, come on up and stay as long as you'd like. Invite your friends to join us!September FaithWork Day - Saturday, Sept. 20
- Sacred Steps 5K Run/Walk and Kids' Fun Run, September 20th, 2014 at 8:00am Leawood parking lot. All proceeds go toward digging wells to bring water to those who need it most. Sign up to be a part of the Rez Blue Springs team or donate at cor.org/sacresteps. Register Here!
- Ride Against Hunger - Proceeds for this motorcycle ride go to the Coalition for Kids Healthy Foundations program that provides weekend food to our middle school students with food insecurity . The ride starts with breakfast at 7 am, then the riders are off 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 First 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, and/or participating in the benefit by riding or coming out to bid for one of the many baskets at the auction. Mike and Olivia will be providing the warm up music at 2:30 pm for 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!
Listen To My Life – This 10-week course will take you on an inner journey toward discovering – or rediscovering – God and the way that he has uniquely designed you. The cost for materials is $40, scholarships are available. Led by Pastor Penny and Shannon Coster, the class will meet Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, starting Sept. 23. Class size is limited. Register at rezbluesprings.org/grouplife.
You’ll Get Through This – This is a six-week small group format with discussions centered around the book You’ll Get Through This by Max Lucado. Topics covered include dealing with anger, revenge, forgiveness and how to grow through hardship while going through it. Learn tools to help you move through a difficult time in your life and return to a healthy balanced life. Led by Pastor Penny, the group meets Sept. 25 – Oct. 30, 6:30-8 pm.
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/kidsYou’ll Get Through This – This is a six-week small group format with discussions centered around the book You’ll Get Through This by Max Lucado. Topics covered include dealing with anger, revenge, forgiveness and how to grow through hardship while going through it. Learn tools to help you move through a difficult time in your life and return to a healthy balanced life. Led by Pastor Penny, the group meets Sept. 25 – Oct. 30, 6:30-8 pm.
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
Eating Disorders Caregivers Support Group – New support group forming for those caring for a loved one struggling with an eating disorder. Group will meet the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 pm beginning Sept. 18. Contact suzyayres@kc.rr.com for more information.
As you can see there is a lot happening in our congregation. Make sure you spread the word! I can’t wait to see you all this weekend in worship and I hope you have a great weekend!
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.
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.
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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