Friday, January 30, 2015,
Greetings RezDowntowners,
I hope this email finds you doing well on a beautiful Friday morning in Kansas City. It has been a full week here at RezDowntown, and it really began last Sunday afternoon as we welcomed 32 new people to the life of our church through Coffee With the Pastors. It is so awesome to celebrate with so many people as they take a big step in their faith journey by joining this community and affirming their faith in God. This week we also kicked off two new community groups (A Daring Way and A Disciples Path) with great momentum and it reminded me of how important and life-giving it is to grow in the knowledge and love of God throughout the week in the comfort of community. If you haven’t been a part of a mid-week community group, I want to invite you consider joining one of our upcoming studies.
This weekend we’ll be concluding our sermon series on Half-Truths by focusing on the saying, “Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin.” It will be a powerful weekend to be in worship with several baptisms and some great music. If possible, please consider worshipping at our evening services on Saturday at 5:10pm, Sunday at 5:00pm or at our Grand location at 10:15am. Also as a reminder, we’ll be moving up our Sunday evening worship time to 4:00pm in order to make room for the Super Bowl. So, join us in worship on Sunday night at get home in time for the big game!
Lastly tomorrow we’ll be hosting a training event for anyone who is interested in serving with Wendell Phillips Elementary School. Just one hour a week has the potential to change the life of a Child. To receive training and learn more about getting involved at the school, plan to come to a meeting at 1522 McGee tomorrow from 9-11 am. A representative from Kansas City schools will be there and Pastor Todd will provide training and insights for working with people in the urban core. To register for the training or to ask questions, contact Jan Burchett by email atjburchett@kc.rr.com.
In the meantime, here are some ways to connect to the life of this church:
Souper Bowl Food Drive – Donations accepted through this Sunday - February 1st. Food donations can be brought back to Connection Point at the weekend services at 1522 McGee and 1508 Grand, or you can drop it by our office at 1508 Grand during normal business hours Monday – Thursday. No time to shop? You can also provide a cash donation by using the Souper Bowl Envelopes at our Connection Point. For a list of items needed, visit cor.org/souperbowl or contactTodd.Maberry@cor.org with questions.
Super Bowl Sunday Night: Worship will be an hour earlier, 4:00pm. Sunday Evening Worshippers can come for worship and not miss the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 1. We will have our 5 pm worship service at 4 — you can worship with us and still be able to watch your favorite team (or commercials)!
Change the World in KidsCOR. Join us on Saturday and Sunday evening worship services by volunteering at KidsCOR in the evening. Even if you worship on Sunday mornings, we could use your help once or twice a month with KiDS COR during the evening services. If you would be interested in helping out, contact Kris.Drummond@cor.org. Our littlest members are in need of four-square players and castle builders. No prior playing experience necessary.
Inspired for Life Women’s Conference 2015 – Unshakable! – February 6-7 at the Leawood Campus. Join us for this special conference that will offer the opportunity to have fun, meet others, enjoy fellowship, and grow in faith with a community of women connected in UNSHAKABLE ways. Meet the guest speakers: Susan Isaacs, Sarah Thebarge, and Anne Marie Miller. Opportunities include an optional on-site dinner on Friday, boutique shopping, shower to collect diapers, prayer experience and a Friday mission-related after-party with food and fun. Cost is $75. Students in middle/high school and college receive a $10 discount. For more information contact Laura Wilson at Lwyatt25@hotmail.com or visit inspiredforlifeconference.org to register.
Is God calling you to go to Honduras? Summer Team Trips to Hondurasare forming now! Join others from Downtown during July 19-26, 2015 and spend a week serving the community of El Obraje and find yourself immeasurably blessed. Sign up to serve at rezdowntown.org/hondurastrip.
We welcome new members: Jason & Melissa Bennett, Kendall & Joan Hammontree, Caleb Herman, Chris Huey, Laura Jackson, J.P. Judy, Emily Krause, Kip Lynch, Bill & Kerry Ann Masoner, Lisa McIntyre, Jean Moore, Doug Norman, Jo Ann Oakman, T.J. & Carrie Phillips, Christina Smith, Frank & Carla Smocks, Stephanie Tatley, Donna Wilson, Jeremy Wright, and Brenda Zimmerli.
I am so blessed to be a part of this community and I am so proud to serve Christ with you in this city. I hope you'll invite friends and join us as we continue building Christian community in the center of this city this weekend, until then, I hope you have a God-filled Friday and I'll look forward to seeing you soon!
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.
To submit a prayer request, contact Todd.Maberry@rezdowntown.org
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1522 McGee St., Kansas City, MO 64108 | (816) 979-1330
Rev. Scott M. Chrostek, Campus Pastor
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