Friday, July 3, 2015
Take a quick look at what's coming up:
Serve as a Congregational Care Minister
Late Night Men’s Study – Thursdays at 8 pm, starting July 9
“What Comes After Why?” Women’s Study, starting July 9
Special Baptism Service – Sunday, July 12, 5 pm
July 18 Faithwork
Head for the Cure at the K!
Willowcreek Global Leadership Summit, August 6-7
"What You Don't Know Matters"
Sacred Steps 5K Run/Walk
Greetings Resurrection Blue Springs,
I can't believe it's the Fourth of July weekend already! The summer is passing quickly, although it hardly seems like summer with all the rain we've had. Our activities on Wednesday night had an added element of excitement this week with tornado sirens going off. Our Bible study group held most of their class in the hallway by the sanctuary. Thankfully the damage from the storms was minimal in our area.
I've been pleased to hear great reports from the men who went on the Men's Retreat last weekend. There were 25 guys that ventured out to Camp Timberlake for Friday evening and all day Saturday. Amidst the personal faith talks and small group discussion, there was a little archery, fly fishing lessons, smores around a campfire, Big Dawg's BBQ and beautiful weather to take in the rustic surroundings of the camp. Sounds like a good time to me. I want to thank Mark Maschger and his lead team for organizing this event. Our hope is to make it an annual event, so guys, if you missed out on this one, look for it to come around again next year.
The next event for men begins this next week with an "Iron Sharpens Iron" Men's study on Thursday nights at 8 pm. This will be an ongoing study that all men are invited to attend. Our women's group will also be starting a new study on the same night at 6:30 pm, beginning July 9th. This study will pick up on the recent "Why" sermon series, with discussion about how to overcome the stresses of this life. There is more information about both below.
I want to say a word about our upcoming outdoor baptism service. This service is an opportunity for people of all ages to receive the sacrament of baptism and for anyone who is feeling a desire to reaffirm their baptismal covenant and commitment to discipleship. We hold it at the Scott's backyard pool to enable an opportunity for an immersion experience of baptism for those who desire. Sprinkling is also an option. Anyone desiring baptism is invited to participate, along with their families and members of our church family. We’ll celebrate afterwards with some food and fellowship. Join us for this special event and bring a side dish to share on Sunday, July 12th at 5 pm. There will be a baptism meeting following 10:45 am worship on July 12th or you can make arrangements to meet with me personally for this meeting.
This weekend in worship we are continuing our sermon series on Parables and I’m pleased to be preaching live on the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant. I’ll be sharing about God's instruction to forgive and what that looks like for us. It will be a Family Friendly Worship Weekend so bring the kids with you! (As a reminder we’ll still have KidsCOR programming for infants through 4 year olds.) I hope to see you this weekend in worship on Sunday and I want to wish you and your families a safe and happy Fourth of July Weekend!
For more detail about what's coming at Rez Blue Springs, take a look below:
Serve as a CCM Congregational Care Ministers (CCMs) serve in partnership with our pastors to provide care for our church by making hospital visits, following up on prayer requests, providing one-on-one support for those going through a difficult issue and much more. If you feel called to care for others and wish to apply to become a CCM, go to cor.org/ccm for applicant requirements or contactSusan.Bell@cor.org
or 913-232-4142.
Iron Sharpens Iron Late Night Men’s Study – Thursdays at 8 pm, starting July 9. Bible study and fellowship are designed to challenge and encourage men to be followers of Jesus. Please bring your Bible. Register at Guest Services or online here.
“What Comes After Why?” Women’s Study – Thursday nights, July 9 – Aug. 13, 6:30-8 pm. This 6-week “light” summer Bible study looks at the recent sermon series based on Adam Hamilton’s book, Why? and readings from the Bible. Patricia Sanders-Hall will facilitate biblically-based discussions about specific ways we can cope with many of the harsh realities and stresses of life but still remain whole, joyful and faithful to our Lord. Life is what it is and this class is meant to be upbeat and fun for all! Note: Because it is the busy summer, each class will be developed to stand-alone and attendees are welcome to come to a few or all of the classes. NO HOMEWORK! Handout materials provided. Purchase of the book is optional. Please bring your Bible to class each week! Childcare available on request. Sign up at Guest Services or online here.
Special Baptism Service – Sunday, July 12, 5 pm The last few summers we have held an outdoor baptism service for anyone desiring to be baptized or who would like to re-affirm their baptism vows as a way to renew their commitment to God and the journey of discipleship. We will baptize by immersion or sprinkling in a short service and then have a time of fellowship afterwards with a potluck supper. The service will be held at the Scott’s backyard pool, 1308 NE Hilltop Dr. We'd love to have any and all attend and the baptism candidates are encouraged to invite family and friends. You're welcome to bring your swimsuits and swim afterwards too. Sign up here or at Guest Services. A brief pre-baptism meeting with Pastor Penny is a prerequisite to this event. Contact Penny.Ellwood@cor.org for more information.
July 18 FaithWork – Help prepare Reading Incentive bags for the children in our six partner schools. Family friendly opportunity suitable for adults and children 5 years and older (accompanied by an adult). 20 volunteer spots available to serve at the Mary L Kelly Community
Center, 2803 E 51st Street, Kansas City, MO. Carpool from the church at 8:30 am, or meet at the community center at 9:15 am. We’ll serve till noon. Register here.
Head for the Cure at The K! Kansas City Royals. vs. Houston Astros-July 26, 1:10 pm. Tickets: $30 each. Ticket includes: Field Plaza Ticket (valued at $31), a $5 donation to the Head for the Cure Foundation, and a special pair of HFTC sunglasses. We’re getting a group together to support Sara Inman. Email Laura Ward at lauratuttle02@gmail.com, to purchase tickets or sign up at Guest Services. Head for the Cure at The K! is sponsored by the Head for the Cure Foundation, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and funding for brain cancer research.
Willowcreek Global Leadership Summit – Resurrection will host this event at both our Blue Springs and Leawood campuses, Aug. 6-7. Registration for Resurrection members and regular attendees is $89 through July 7. To learn more and to register, visit cor.org/willowcreek. Use the Password GLS15HOST to receive the reduced rate.
“What You Don’t Know Matters” is an empowering interactive training that provides each participant with a heightened awareness about serving with our neighbors in the urban core. Suitable for ages 12+. Two sessions left this summer: Monday, July 13, and Saturday, Aug. 1. Visit cor.org/missiontrainings for more information and to register.
10th Annual Sacred Steps 5K Run/Walk – Invite your family and friends to participate Saturday, Sept. 26! All proceeds will go towards education, health and sanitation in the DR Congo. Learn more and sign up at cor.org/sacredsteps.
I look forward to seeing you in worship this weekend. Have a great 4th!
Abundant Blessings,
Penny
@rezbluesprings
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@cor.org
Mike Ash, Worship Leader/Director of Community mike.ash@cor.org
Diane Enlow, Director of Children's Ministry diane.enlow@cor.org
Heather Sooley, Operations Coordinating Assistant heather.sooley@cor.org
Stephanie Weigel, Guest Services Coordinating Assistant stephanie.weigel@cor.org
Caitlin Willis, Nursery Staff caitlin.willis@cor.org
Lori Wolverton, Nursery Staff lori.wolverton@cor.org
Visit us on the web:
www.rezbluesprings.org
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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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