Pastor Penny Ellwood's eNote: Friday, 6 February 2015 of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs of Blue Springs, Missouri, United States
Take a quick look at upcoming events/activites below:Serving the Church
Inspired for Life Women's Conference
Rezercise - Excercise Class for Women
Valentine Dinner! Friday, February 13-6:30 pm
Share Your Heart
FaithWork-Saturday, February 21
Lenten Study Begins February 22
Men’s Spiritual Retreat, Save the Date: March 6/7
Greetings Resurrection Blue Springs,
I was amazed on Sunday morning to see the sacks and sacks of groceries brought in for our Souper Bowl Food Drive. Rez Blue Springs collected a total of 833 lbs of food (net weight). Out of this total, 557 lbs will be used in our Healthy Foundations ministry to feed hungry students right here in Blue Springs. Thank you to everyone who contributed donations of grocercies or funds!
This weekend we are beginning a new two-week sermon series on ‘Missional Living.’ Pastor Adam will be preaching live from Malawi, Africa this week. He’ll be talking about the importance of reaching out beyond the walls of the church and into the world. Having been blessed by our recent mission trip to Jamaica, I want to encourage you to be present in worship and to ask yourself the question, “What might God be calling me to do?” There are many opportunities to serve both here and abroad. I’ll hope you will invite friends and join us in worship on Sunday at 9 or 10:45 am.
Congratulations go out to Diane and Andrew Enlow and family. Asher Cain Enlow was born on Tuesday, February 3rd at 4:55 am. He was 10 lbs. 3 oz. and 22.7 inches long. Diane serves as our Director of Children's Ministries. During her maternity leave, Caitlin Willis and Christie Walker will be taking the lead and coordinating volunteers for KiDSCOR. We are blessed to have such a great and deep team willing to serve our children. If you've thought about joining the crew of KiDSCOR volunteers, we could certainly use some extra hands for the growing need during week nights as we expand our community offerings. If you have questions about what it would entail, contact caitlin.willis@rezbluesprings.org.
One last reminder, don't forget to sign up for the Valentine Dinner by Monday, Feb. 9th! We will be ordering food this week and making final arrangements for childcare and we want to make sure you don't miss out on this fun evening.
Here's what's coming up:
Serving the Church Join a Team to provide set-up and tear-down help for classes and events periodically. For more information or to volunteer, Contact Stephanie.Weigel@rezbluesprings.org. Helpers Needed for Evening Childcare during classes and events. Contact Caitlin.Willis@rezbluesprings.org.
Inspired for Life Women's Conference - begins tonight, Friday, Feb. 6 - Saturday Feb. 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 boutique shopping, shower to collect diapers, prayer experience and a Friday mission-related after-party with food and fun. Cost is $75. For more information visit cor.org/inspiredforlifeconference.
Rezercise - Exercise Class for Women Did you make a New Year's resolution to get in better shape in 2015? Having trouble getting that exercise component added to your schedule? Join a group of women in the sanctuary on Thursdaynights from 7-8 pm. Sarah Dowell will be leading this excercise class. She'll be teaching each movement at three different levels so you can choose what is most appropriate for your level of fitness. Bring a mat or towell and a water bottle.
Valentine Dinner-Friday, February 13, 6:30 pm Join us at Resurrection Blue Springs to celebrate Valentine's day together. We have a delicious dinner and great entertainment planned with comedian Kelly Sisney performing. Kelly is on staff at our Downtown Campus—you’re in for a treat. Reservations are $10 per person. All are welcome! Sign up required by Feb. 9. You can make your reservation at Guest Services on Sunday or online here. Registration needed for childcare.
Share Your Heart and Global Impact Open House – Saturday, Feb. 14, 9 am– 3 pm, we will have an all-church serve day at our Leawood Campus. Several things will be taking place simultaneously:
Packing health kits to respond to Ebola and natural disasters;
Global Impact Open House (located at the top of the stairs in the Narthex)
Urban Volunteer Training
Heart to Heart Ebola information as well as their Disaster Response vehicle for people to walk through.
We will be located upstairs in building B from 9am-3pm. Learn more atcor.org/shareyourheart.
Serve in FaithWork - Saturday, February 21 Help pack 250 care kits that will be distributed worldwide for those suffering after a natural disaster or in areas of widespread illness including the Ebola epidemic in Africa. These kits will be assembled at our Blue Springs Campus in Fellowship Hall. FaithWork starts at 9 am and should be completed by 11 am. This project is family-friendly. Sign up at Guest Services or
online here.
Lenten Study “Final Words from the Cross” – Pastor Adam Hamilton examines Christ’s final words in this reflective 6-week devotional study startingSunday, Feb. 22. Each chapter begins with the biblical account followed by a first-person story as might have been told from the viewpoint of one of the characters at the cross. Then the chapter explores the meaning for our lives today. Cost of the book is $7. There will be a class held in the coffee area at Resurrection Blue Springs, Sunday evenings at 6:30pm. Home studies may be held other days and times chosen by the hosts. If you’d like to lead a study in your home or participate in a group, please sign up online here or at Guest Services. For more information, contact Mike.Ash@rezbluesprings.org.
Men’s Spiritual Retreat, Save the Date: March 6/7 Leawood Campus Be “All In!” as we explore how to grow toward becoming a deeply committed Christian. Learn more at cor.org/men.
I look forward to seeing you in worship!
Abundant Blessings,
Penny
For our Resurrection Blue Springs Campus Calendar: click here
Contact Our Staff:
Church Office Phone: (816)389-8900
Rev. Penny Ellwood, Campus Pastor penny.ellwood@rezbluesprings.org
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.org
Heather Sooley, Operations Coordinating Assistant heather.sooley@rezbluesprings.org
Stephanie Weigel, Guest Services Coordinating Assistant stephanie.weigel@rezbluesprings.org
Caitlin Willis, Nursery Staff caitlin.willis@rezbluesprings.org
Lori Wolverton, Nursery Staff lori.wolverton@rezbluesprings.org
Visit us on the web:
www.rezbluesprings.org
www.facebook.com/rezbluesprings
For upcoming and ongoing programs and events at our Leawood Campus, visit www.cor.org.
Campus enotes: Leawood, Downtown, West
Resurrection Blue Springs
Resurrecton Blue Springs
13720 Roe Avenue
Leawood, Kansas 66224 United States
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