Greetings RezDowntowners,
I want to begin this week’s eNote by sharing what an absolute privilege it is to be able to build Christian community with you in the center of this city. I don’t pause to share my appreciation for all that you are doing and for all that you are allowing God to do through you to change lives, transform the community, and to renew churches. Thank you so much. All week long, I have been walking past more and more donations for the Souper Bowl Food Drive. I’ve received great stories from people who have been blessed or positively influenced by you in some way, shape or form, and it just feels so good to be in ministry here with you! Thank you.
This weekend we are beginning a new two-week sermon series on ‘Missional Living.’ Pastor Adam will be preaching live from Malawi, Africa. He’ll be talking about the importance of reaching out beyond the walls of the church and into the world. It will be a great opportunity to be present in worship and asking the question, “What might God be calling me to do?” I’ll hope you will invite friends and join us in worship this weekend on Saturday or Sunday at our usual times.
Lastly, we have a lot of opportunities coming up for community building and fellowship this upcoming week. Our Women’s Conference begins tonight. Make It On Monday returns on Monday evening. Our Wednesday Men’s Breakfast this week features an outstanding and faithful business leader, Mike Testman, and our Singles With A Twist group and Young Adults are both hosting social outings at Quay Coffee (SWAT) and The Brick (Young Adults). I hope you’ll consider being a part of some or all of those community outings!
In the meantime, below you’ll find some more information about upcoming events in the life of the church:
Inspired for Life Women’s Conference begins tonight, Friday, Feb. 6.
Make It on Monday – Craft Night.
Wednesday Morning Men’s Breakfast – Mike Testman, CFO of Jack Cooper
SWAT – Coffee, Conversation and Community at Quay Coffee.
Young Adult Dinner Night Out at The Brick – Thursday, Feb. 12th.
February Women’s Breakfast Series – What’s Love Got To Do With It?
Ash Wednesday Service – Feb. 18, 7 pm.
Lenten Journey Through the Holy Land with Pastor Scott – Wednesdays at 7 pm.
Inspired for Life Women’s Conference 2015 – Unshakable! – 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 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 visitinspiredforlifeconference.org to register.
Make It on Monday – If you LOVE crafts, join us Monday, Feb. 9, 6:30 pm, in the Loft at 1522 McGee. Have fun creating Valentines for special people in our lives and our community. For questions, contact Amanda Spake at amandatspake@gmail.com or Charlotte McCloskey atcharlotte_mm@yahoo.com.
Morning Men’s Group – Join us Wednesday, Feb. 11, 7 am at 1508 Grand to hear from our own member, Mike Testman. He is currently CFO and on the Board of Directors of Jack Cooper Holdings Corp., the largest Car Hauling Company in North America with approximately 5,000 employees. Mike will be sharing his story and speaking about Faith, Values, Purpose and Legacy. No registration required. Bring a friend! For more information, visit rezdowntown.org/mensbreakfastor email RDTMensMinistry@rezdowntown.org.
SWAT: Coffee, Conversation and Community – Singles 35ish+ are invited to Quay Coffee at 412 Delaware in KCMO, on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 6:30 pm to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and some lively conversation facilitated by Dan Smith. For questions, email DanSmithJr@yahoo.com.
Young Adult Dinner Night Out! Meet us at The Brick at 1727 McGee, Thursday, Feb. 12, at 6:30 pm. If you’re a young adult between the ages of 19 and 35-ish, then come on out for an evening of food, fun and socializing! For any questions, email Jackie.Thomas@cor.org.
February Women’s Breakfast Series “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” • Saturday, Feb. 14 • 9-10:30 am • 1522 McGee. Come meet other women in your community, share breakfast and hear from Resurrection staff members Megan O’Neill, Jackie Thomas and Kelly Sisney as they present ways for you to become involved within Resurrection Downtown, build community within the heart of the city and figure out “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” Bring a breakfast item to share, or just come anyway—we always have plenty! For more information, visit rezdowntown.org/womensbreakfast or email Jan Burchett at jburchett@kc.rr.com.
Ash Wednesday Service – Feb. 18, 7 pm. Our service will focus on the two themes of Ash Wednesday: our sinfulness before God and our human mortality—both triumphed through the death and resurrection of Jesus! KiDS COR children’s programming will be provided.
Lenten Journey Through the Holy Land w/ Pastor Scott – Wed. starting Feb. 25, 7 pm. 1508 Grand Sanctuary. Lent is a time when we are invited to simplify our lives to focus on our relationship with God in Christ. We’ll prepare our hearts and minds for the true meaning of Easter as Pastor Scott leads this 6-week study retracing the life, death and resurrection of Christ. For more information and to register for childcare, go to rezdowntown.org/lentenjourney.
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 SupportIf 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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Kansas City, Missouri 64108 United States
(816) 979-1330
Rev. Scott M. Chrostek, Campus Pastor
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown
Rev. Scott M. Chrostek, Campus Pastor
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown
13720 Roe Avenue
Leawood, Kansas 66224 United States
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