Blue Springs, Missouri, United States - The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs eNote with Pastor Penny Ellwood for Friday, 12 September 2014
A quick link to our upcoming events/activites below:
Hello Resurrection Blue Springs,
Fall appears to have taken a giant leap forward this weekend. You'll have to drag out your jackets when you head down for the Blue Springs Fall Fun Fest this weekend, but otherwise it appears to be a clear weekend for our BBQ booth downtown. The "Spice" team made quick work seasoning all the pork butts on Wednesday and the booth was set up last night (fellowship Hall still smells like mustard and spice). "Big Dawg" Gary and the dawg pound spent the night smoking the first round of pork and when I checked in this morning the crew was all set to start selling BBQ sundaes at noon.
Fall Fun Fest is our yearly opportunity to put our face out into the public and invite our friends to be a part of our awesome community. People notice the fun we're having as we work together and we have a chance to invite those we meet to join us for a Sunday worship, a class or a chance to serve. The proceeds from this year's booth will be used to make improvements in the area of children's ministry. All good things! Before the weekend is over, we'll have nearly one hundred from our congregation helping out so, it's also a great chance for us to get better acquainted with each other (I've included the sign up list below as a reminder of your shift times). Plan to come on down to try a BBQ sundae, join the crew working in the booth or just say "hi."
You won't want to miss worship this Sunday either. We're kicking off a new sermon series called The Call. We'll be taking a look at the Apostle Paul's life, mission and ministry. It will be a great chance to learn about and be inspired by someone who listened and responded to God's call in powerful ways that continue to have global impact. This series will actually take you to the places where Paul journeyed so that you can gain a better vision for what was happening during Paul's life that prompted his words. Here is the video promo you might want to forward on to a friend. Bring your Bibles with you to worship and this weekend we'll give out a map and outline of Paul's life to aid in your study and reading of his letters. I hope you'll join us as we launch this new and powerful sermon series.
Don't forget to put the Family Camp Out on your calendar for next Friday evening and the Faithwork events on Saturday; the Sacred Steps 5K Walk/Run and the Ride for Hunger. Friday night we're going to pitch our tents in the backyard and have a whole evening of fun. A picnic dinner, movie on the back wall of the church, smores and stories around the campfire. If you don't want to stay for the whole night, come on up and take part in the dinner and movie. Watch our facebook page for updates on the overnight. We'll have the meal and movie regardless of the weather but watch our facebook for updates if the weather causes problems for the overnight. Then Saturday we'll have folks heading to Leawood for the Sacred Steps 5K Walk/Run and the Ride for Hunger.
One last thing, we've had a great initial response to our survey but we'd love to have more input from the rest of you. Please take a few moments to complete the survey if you haven't done so already. The link is included below, along with all the other new classes we'll be offering soon.
Survey Says... 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!!
Single Adults Bible Study 2nd and 4th Wednesday’s of the month from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. 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 Underway! We'll be running our BBQ Sundae booth on Main Street from Friday -Sunday for Blue Springs Fall Fun Fest. The Fest runs from 12 pm - 10 pm, Friday, Saturday from 10 am - 10 pm, andSunday from 10 am - 6 pm. We have 2 - 2 1/2 hour volunteer shifts for serving in the booth available throughout the Fest. We could still use some extra hands, especially on Sunday. The volunteer shift list is below. Any help with the tear down is especially appreciated as the Dawg Pound will be running on empty about that time. It usually starts about 5:30 pm on Sunday. Free t-shirts with "Sundays Just Got Better" on the back are available at the booth for anyone serving before or during the event. We'd love to see you out in-force wearing your shirts throughout the weekend!
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!
- 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 begin with breakfast at 7 am at Dell's Powersports at 3105 US 40 Hwy in Blue Springs. From there 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, participating in the benefit auction and providing riders out of our community. Mike and Olivia will be offering the music at 2:30 pm 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!
Missions Survey If you did not have a chance to fill out the short Missions Survey during our Missions Fair, please take a minute or two to fill it out here. Your answers will be used to help us plan mission opportunities for the next year. Thank you so much for your participation! Here is the link.
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. Curriculum is available at Guest Services. Come prepared with the first "My Life Now" map completed. Questions contact Pastor Penny. Register atrezbluesprings.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.
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/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, Fellow ship 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, Fellow ship 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.
Committee Nominations Underway. The following committees are seeking candidates to serve beginning in 2015: Finance, Trustees, Staff Parish Relations, Foundation, Nominations, and Lay Delegates to Annual Conference. You can refer someone you know, or indicate your interest in serving by completing an Online Interest Form by Sunday, October 19, at cor.org/committees.
Fall Fun Fest Volunteer Shifts
Friday - 9/12/14
|
Name
|
11:30am - 2pm
|
Joanie Barber
|
Alan Kimes
| |
2pm - 4pm
|
Hap & Susie Graff
|
Alan Kimes
| |
Debbie Thatcher
| |
4pm - 6pm
|
Pam Dorrance
|
Chris Dorrance
| |
Janet Scott
| |
Janet Holloway
| |
6pm - 8pm
|
Matt Moon
|
Andie Moon
| |
Stephanie Weigel
| |
Krista Droke
| |
Michelle Clements
| |
8pm - 10:30pm
|
Penny Ellwood
Bill Ellwood
|
Matthew Droke
| |
Wayne Clements
| |
Saturday - 9/13/14
|
Name
|
10:30am - Noon
|
Marilyn Anderson
|
Don Anderson
| |
Kimberly Brush
| |
Matthew Droke
| |
Krista Droke
| |
Nathanial Anderson
| |
Noon - 2pm
|
Patsy Shipley
|
Matthew Droke
| |
Krista Droke
| |
Bill Ellwood
| |
Kathy Hatton
| |
2pm - 4pm
|
Terri Toland
|
Carl Toland
| |
Blue Springs Youth
| |
Sherree Gorman
| |
4pm - 6pm
|
Pam Dorrance
|
Chris Dorrance
| |
Trent Weigel
| |
Steve Pellegrino
| |
Geri Lawhon
| |
6pm - 8pm
|
Tom Gorman
|
Sherree Gorman
| |
Steve Pellegrino
| |
Mark
| |
Kerri Scarbo
| |
8pm - 10:30pm
|
Jim Myers
|
Scott Chance
| |
Trent Weigel
| |
Sunday - 9/14/14
|
Name
|
10:30am - Noon
|
Pat Stidham
|
Debbie Stidham
| |
Noon - 2pm
|
Shari Owens
|
Debbie Chamberlain
| |
2pm - 4pm
|
Mark Maschger
|
Leslie Maschger
| |
Pat Enlow
| |
Dan Enlow
| |
4pm - 6:30pm
|
Scott Chance
|
Randy Wolverton
| |
[ names of the Dawg pound
not all included]
|
Kellis Miller
|
Tear Down Team
|
Scott Chance
|
Meet @ booth @ 5:40pm
|
Bill Ellwood
|
Jim Myers
| |
Mark Maschger
| |
Jay Wilson
| |
Mike Ash
| |
Randy
| |
Angie Ruth
| |
Kim Bridges
| |
Abundant Blessings,
Contact Our Staff:
Church Office Phone: (816)389-8900
Rev. Penny Ellwood, Campus Pastor penny.ellwood@rezbluesprings.
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.
Heather Sooley, Operations Coordinating Assistant heather.sooley@rezbluesprings.
Church Office Phone: (816)389-8900
Rev. Penny Ellwood, Campus Pastor penny.ellwood@rezbluesprings.
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.
Heather Sooley, Operations Coordinating Assistant heather.sooley@rezbluesprings.
Stephanie Weigel, Guest Services Coordinating Assistant stephanie.weigel@
Lori Wolverton, Nursery Staff lori.wolverton@rezbluesprings.
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.
Campus enotes: Leawood, Downtown, Westwww.rezbluesprings.org
www.facebook.com/
For upcoming and ongoing programs and events at our Leawood Campus, visit www.cor.org.
____________________________
No comments:
Post a Comment