Friday, January 9, 2015,
Greetings RezDowntowners,
I hope this message finds you doing well on another chilly Friday morning. I can’t believe we’re already two weeks into 2015. It has been a cold start to be sure, but I’m excited for where God will take us. This weekend we’ll be continuing our sermon series on “Half-Truths” by focusing our time and attention on the saying, “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves.” It will be a great weekend of worship, please make plans to invite friends and join us. It was so great to see so many people in worship last weekend in spite of the inclement weather, after looking at the weather forecast for the weekend it looks like the weather will be beautiful and warmer, a fitting forecast for building community and changing lives! I’m looking forward to seeing you in worship!
In the meantime, we have a lot of opportunities coming up for you to get plugged into studies and community life, including a chance to listen and meet former Kansas City Royals player, Willie Mays Aikens on Wednesday, so please take a look below and find an opportunity to grow closer to God this new year!
RezDowntown at the Movies: Selma. As a part of our observance of Martin Luther King Day, Resurrection Downtown will be going as a group to watch the movie Selma around 7 pm on Monday, Jan. 19 (MLK Day) at the Cinemark Palace on the Plaza (526 Nichols Road, KC, MO). Selma tells the story about the Alabama city that became the battleground in the fight for suffrage in 1965. Despite violent opposition, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his followers pressed forward on an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, and their efforts culminated in President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Resurrection Downtown will be pre-ordering a block of tickets. To pre-order your tickets, sign-up at the Connection Point on Sunday. Tickets will be $6.75/person. For more information, contact Pastor Todd at todd.maberry@cor.org. You can pay at Connection Point this weekend or next weekend with exact cash or check payable to Resurrection.
Explore The Gospels – begins Monday, Jan. 12, 7 am, in the loft at 1522 McGee. Get a great start to your week for the next six weeks with an in-depth look at Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Connect the Old and New Testaments through prophesies found in the Bible. Register at rezdowntown.org/thegospels. For questions, contact Brad Hanna atbradjhanna@gmail.com or 816-679-3494.
Morning Men’s Group – Join us Wednesday, Jan. 14, 7 am at 1508 Grand, to hear from Major League Baseball legend, Willie Mays Aikens. Touted from a young age as the next Reggie Jackson, Aikens’ promising career quickly turned disastrous when he fell into drug abuse and was sent to prison. He will share his testimony on the power of Christ. No registration required. Bring a friend! For more information, visit rezdowntown.org/mensbreakfast or emailRDTMensMinistry@rezdowntown.org.
Fight Men’s Study – Wednesdays starting Jan. 14, 7 pm, the Loft at 1522 McGee. Discover who you really are: a man created in the image of God—with a warrior’s heart! Author Craig Groeschel helps you arm yourself with faith, prayer and the Word of God for winning the battles that matter most. For more information or to register, go towww.rezdowntown.org/mensstudy. For questions, email Kelly.Sisney@cor.org.
Crave Women’s Study – Wednesdays starting Jan. 14, 7 pm, 2nd floor at 1508 Grand. Explore the missing link between a woman’s desire to be healthy and the spiritual empowerment necessary to make that happen. For more information or to register, go to rezdowntown.org/cravestudy. A $10 participant’s guide is required. For questions, contact Marilyn Lambert at Marilyn Lambert mglambert7@gmail.com.
January FaithWork – Join us on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 9 am at the church (1522 McGee) wearing clothes that can get dirty, and we will send you out to serve in the community until lunch time. We will serve at the KC Rescue Mission and a local elementary school. We will also have an activity for kids where they will put together treat bags and then deliver them to those in need. Contact Todd.Maberry@cor.org for questions. Our FaithWork Knitting Group will also meet on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 9am in the loft at 1522 McGee. Join us as we make baby and children’s hats, prayer shawls and lap robes. No experience needed – we will teach several easy styles. For questions or more information, contact Beth Cannon at bethcannon@sbcglobal.net or 816-590-2009.
Also, after our Faithwork we’ll be hosting BBQ Club – This month, the BBQ Club is heading to a KC classic: Arthur Bryant’s (1727 Brooklyn Avenue, KC, MO). If you love BBQ then plan to meet Pastor Todd on Saturday, Jan. 17, around 12:30 pm (after FaithWork). Bring a friend, unless your friend is a vegetarian ...
A Disciple’s Path Study for Men & Women – Tuesdays starting Jan. 20, 7 pm, 1508 Grand, Rm. 110. Grow to understand God’s love and grace through the practices of prayer, presence, gifts, service and witness, plus learn what it means to be a United Methodist. Two required books ($20), scholarships available. Class size limited. For anyone interested in becoming a Congregational Care Minister, an optional extra two weeks covers part of the CCM class requirements. Register at rezdowntown.org/disciplespath.
Serving the Church – From greeters to parking lot attendants to helping with children’s ministry, we offer many ways for you to get connected to the life of our church through serving. For a list of volunteer positions and more information, check out our website at rezdowntown.org/serveatrezdowntown.
I am so fortunate to be a part of this community and I am so proud to serve Christ with you in Kansas City. Have a great Friday in Kansas City and I'll look forward to seeing you this weekend as together we continue our sermon series by confronting the 'Half-Truths' together!
Grace and Peace,
Scott
@scottchrostek
Congregational Care and Support
If you need pastoral care, call 816-979-1330 or for after hours emergencies, 816-875-0267.
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Reverend Scott M. Chrostek, Campus Pastor
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