Resurrection West,
I am writing you this morning from London (about six hours ahead in time). It has been an incredible pilgrimage this week as our group has joined people from every campus to explore the origins of Methodism and the life of John and Charles Wesley. We flew into Manchester, then traveled to York, Leeds, and Epworth where we toured John’s boyhood home and the church that both he and his father served, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, We then traveled to Oxford retracing John’s education at Christchurch college (one of 38 colleges at Oxford and also where the Harry Potter movies were filmed).
Then off to London, visiting St. Paul’s Cathedral (where John Wesley worshiped after being kicked out of pulpits across the region). Then to Aldersgate Street (where John felt his heart strangely warmed by the Holy Spirit). We then headed West to the port city of Bristol (considered the birthplace of Methodism). It was here that John preached outdoors to thousands of miners. Tears would roll down their soot-covered faces as the Spirit moved through their hearts and minds. We continue today with more stops in London as the Methodist revival continued to grow and move across the country.
I have been struck by the courage of the early Methodists in the face of ridicule, criticism, and judgment. They never gave up in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This Methodist movement continues to grow around the world today! You can see many pics I’ve posted on my facebook page here. If we are not connected on facebook, please reach and connect!
This Sunday Pastor Chris will continue the series “Resurrection at the Movies” with a look at the “Exotic Marigold Hotel” movies.I’ll also be speaking to you from London, via video, this Sunday in worship to share about the Revival study this fall!
There will also be a special Honduran display in the entry this Sunday, so please stop by and take a look at how you can support Resurrection in Honduras: Get involved! Visit the tables in the entry-way to find:
- Information/sign-up for the January RezWest Honduras serve trip
- Information on sponsoring a student to attend the Juan Wesley school in Ciudad Espana
- A display of special items and pictures from our RezWest Honduran mission teams
- Bags of fresh Honduran coffee for sale, proceeds support Methodist mission efforts in Honduras
Coming up soon…..
NEXT Friday evening: Theatre in the Park – On Friday, July 31, gather with us to enjoy the Tony-Award-winning Shrek the Musical, based on the DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek. Curtain time is 8:30 pm. Arrive early, purchase your tickets at the box office and find seats with the Rez West group by looking for the red and black balloons. Theater in the Park is located in Shawnee Mission Park with a separate entrance at 7710 Renner Road (just north of I-435 Highway and 87th Street).
MEGA MISSION Ridgeview Elementary – Saturday, Aug. 1. Meet at Resurrection West at 9 am for project selection, instructions, donut holes, coffee and prayer. We will then pack up supplies and head over to Ridgeview Elementary to help beautify the grounds, prepare the classrooms for the start of the new school year and create welcome crafts for the teachers and welcome notes for the children. Please bring yard tools, rakes, shovels and wheelbarrows if you have them. We will also host a Celebration Cookout Luncheon for the Ridgeview Community as well, complete with water play and fun for all ages! Wear your MEGA MISSION t-shirts (extras will be available) and help bless the school! All activities and clean-up should be finished by 1:30 pm. Contact Chris.Holliday@cor.org or Chris.Monson@cor.org with questions.
Fall Kick-Off in KiDS COR - New pencils, new grade, new year! KiDS COR is pumped and ready to welcome students back into the action.On Sunday, August 16, all children and elementary students will move up to their next early childhood room or grade. Parents can expect plenty of help at each service in finding the right room, and kids can expect plenty of smiles, cheers and high-fives from their classroom and small group leaders. For more information or if you’d like to join our volunteer team, contact Christie.Walker@cor.org.
Upward Sports Fall Soccer Registration is now open at rezwest.org/westsports for girls and boys K–6th grade. Practices start the week of Sept. 1 (either Tuesday or Thursday nights), and games will be held Saturday mornings, Sept. 12 – Oct. 31. For more information, contact Dave.Robertson@cor.org.
Coffee with the Pastors – Sunday, Aug. 23, 2:30-4:30 pm. Are you considering joining Resurrection? Attend Coffee with the Pastors to learn more about the church, get to know our pastors and review membership expectations. Childcare available. Register at rezwest.org/coffee.
Pre-Baptism Class – Holy Baptism is a covenant between an individual and God. People of all ages can be baptized at Resurrection West. If you are considering baptism, please attend our next pre-baptism class with Pastor Jason Gant on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 5:45 pm in the Sanctuary. Learn more at rezwest.org/baptism.
Consider serving on mission in 2016 on the Rez West Honduras January 2016 Bless the School Serve Trip – Join our team as we head to Honduras January 17-24, 2016! Our mission will be to share the love of Christ as we teach the teachers English and help prepare the Juan Wesley School for their 2016 academic year. There is a $50 discount for all applications received by July 25, 2015. For more information and to apply, go to cor.org/honduras. Trip leaders are Dan and Anne Strempke and you may contact them atannestrempke@aol.com.
Consider joining Pastor Jason on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land Nov. 14-23, 2016 Join us on a once in a lifetime journey through the Holy Land, including visits to Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and more. Brochures with specific details are located at the reception desk near the entrance to the Sanctuary. If interested, please contact Debbie Dietz at Debbie.dietz@cor.org
Finally, join us next Sunday, August 9, for Movie Night! Following the 5 pm service, we will be showing “McFarland USA” in the Sanctuary, with popcorn and treats for all! Movie starts at 6:30 pm – all are welcome! Pastor Jason will be preaching that Sunday using the movies “McFarland USA” to better understand our walk as disciples!
Pastor Jason
Resurrection West Campus
24000 West Valley Parkway
Olathe, Kansas 66061 United States
913-538-7800
For an after hours urgent pastoral care need call 913-314-6058
rezwest.org
Follow on twitter @rezwest
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Pastor Jason Gant
913-538-7800
For an after hours urgent pastoral care need call 913-314-6058
rezwest.org
Follow on twitter @rezwest
Connect on facebook at facebook.com/ResurrectionWest
Pastor Jason Gant
jason.gant@rezwest.org
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West
24000 West Valley Parkway
Olathe, Kansas 66061 United States
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