Friday, July 31, 2015,
Greetings RezDowntowners,
It is tremendous to write you this morning from the heart of downtown London, England. For the past week, I have been on a tour with 77 other Resurrection members retracing the life of John Wesley and uncovering the impact of his life, mission and ministry. It has been extraordinary to think about how God could move and inspire one, almost imperceptible, person in order to transform the world for hundreds of years. I think God calls each and everyone of us in the very same way. This is what Jesus alludes to when he talks about the kingdom of heaven being like a mustard seed, the smallest of the seeds, or like yeast mixed into dough. God fills us with the Holy Spirit in ways that allow for transformational impact.
I can’t wait to share about all of the sights we have seen and the things we have learned over these past few days. However, one of the most compelling things I have carried with me during my time here is how John Wesley didn’t view his church as his parish, but instead he envisioned the whole world to be his parish. Everywhere Wesley went he sought out opportunities to love, serve and invite others to share in and experience the grace of Jesus Christ. He always sought to meet people where they were with the unending love of Christ. My hope is that we strive to do the very same thing everywhere we go in Kansas City.
This weekend in worship we are continuing our sermon series on Resurrection at the Movies with a focus on The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – 2. Pastor Anne will be preaching live downtown and I hope you’ll invite friends and join us on Saturday and Sunday!
In the meantime, I want to ask for your prayers as we travel back to Kansas City this weekend and check out opportunities to connect with the life of the church here:
- Back to School Supplies and Uniform Drive – Due August 2nd.
- SWAT Brunch Club – Sunday, August 2nd at 12:30pm (Urban Table)
- Finding Love and Forgiveness – Class begins August 4th.
- Save the Date – Boomers Potluck, September 5th.
- Christmas in October – Sign up for Saturday October, 10th.
SWAT Brunch Club – Rez Downtown’s SWAT (35-and-older Singles With A Twist) group will meet Sunday, Aug. 2, at 12:30 pm at Urban Table (urbantablekc.com), 8232 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS. Join the group for great food and fellowship. Contact Stephanie Meyers to RSVP at smeyers91@gmail.com For more information, visit rezdowntown.org/swat
Finding Love & Forgiveness – This 3-week course starts Tuesday, Aug. 4, 6:30 – 8:30 pm at 1522 McGee. Come and learn simple, yet powerful, meditative practices capable of creating forgiveness in any circumstance. Each of us has a deep and profound need to be forgiven. Without refining the power and skill of forgiveness in our daily lives, it is not possible for us to give or receive the unconditional love we all yearn to experience. It is through this love that we heal our relationships and ourselves! This class is taught by Diane Breneman, an international speaker and the founding teacher of “Conscious Transformation.” A donation of $25 is suggested but not required; childcare available. To register for the class and childcare, go to rezdowntown.org/loveandforgiveness For more information, contact Kelly.Sisney@cor.org
Save The Date for Boomers Potluck Dinner – Saturday, September 5, at the home of Marilyn Hutchinson. Details to come. For questions, contact Genease Gornowicz atggornowicz@kc.rr.com.
Christmas in October – The Church of the Resurrection mobilizes hundreds of volunteers for Christmas in October each year to help improve the living conditions of elderly, disabled and veteran homeowners in Kansas City. Lend your hands and hearts to this worthwhile community effort Saturday, October 10, and make a tangible difference for someone in need. If you can use a paint brush, rake, caulk gun, putty knife, hammer, wrench, broom, etc. – we’ve got a job for you! No special skills needed; volunteers must be age 14 or older. House Captains and Co-Captains are also needed to help oversee a team of volunteers. To learn more and to sign up, visitcor.org/christmasinoctober.
Please know that I consider it a privilege to serve Christ alongside you in this city. I hope you'll invite friends and join us this Saturday and Sunday in worship as together we continue building Christian community in the center of this city. Have a God-filled Friday and I'll look forward to seeing you soon!
Grace and Peace,
Scott
@scottchrostekCongregational 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 or Anne.Williams@rezdowntown.org
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1522 McGee Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64108 United States
(816) 979-1330
Reverend Scott M. Chrostek, Campus Pastor
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown
Reverend Scott M. Chrostek, Campus Pastor
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown
13720 Roe AvenueLeawood, Kansas 66224 United States
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