Resurrection West,
Its been a great week of preparation at the Gant house as we launched our daughter’s into 1st and 4th grade. It was an exciting time as they met their new teachers, reconnected with friends, and learned of new experiences they will have this year. I am so proud of my daughter’s and wanted to say a special word of thanks to their mom who pours out everything she has to care, guide, and encourage their growth as children of God! Hailey, our 4th grader, was most excited to see her friends. Kaia, our 1st grader, was most excited to share that she was missing her front tooth!
I found myself living through their excitement of what the school year brings across the life of our church! We have been praying about this new series we are calling - Searching For Truth, what Christians believe and why. Sunday Pastor Adam begins to explore the meaning of our faith as we look to the words of the Apostle’s Creed to guide us. This will be a great exploration of heart and intellect as we discover and re-discover our journey with God. May we all plan to be in worship and make that weekly commitment to God and to one another as we move into this season!
Consider also being a part of our REVIVAL: Faith as Wesley lived it study this fall on Monday nights for 6-weeks, kicking off September 14th. I am meeting with our group who journeyed to England tonight to plan out each teaching session. We’ll start with a meal and then seek “revival” in our own hearts and minds as Christ’s followers. All are welcome. Your small group might consider participating. For more information and to register, contact Dave.Robertson@cor.org
Check out these other great events and kick-offs coming up:
- KiDS COR and rezlife fall Sunday School kick-off
- Rezlife youth group kick off party – Aug 19th!
- NEW times for rezlife youth groups
- Calling all 8th-12th grade students for Confirmation!
- Final call to go fly-fishing at Rockbridge, MO
- Upward soccer this fall – register now!
- Interested in Baptism?
- Considering joining RezWest? Come to Coffee
- Sacred Steps 5k
- Bless the School Honduras Mission Trip
- Join Building Better Mom’s this year
- Join Saturday morning ladies group
- Join Saturday morning men’s group
- New fall studies for Thursday Live women!
- RezWest Care night on Tuesdays!
On Wednesday, August 19th, rezlife middle school and high school youth group kicks off with a party from 6:30-8:30pm including a devotion time to center our students on Christ or this school year and a crazy fun time with 40 boxes of mac and cheese! Bring a friend for some free food and fun.
The next Wednesday, August 26th, rezlife youth groups move to a new time with middle school youth group from 6:00-7:15pm and high school youth group from 7:30-8:45pm. Bring your friends and join your fellow students each Wednesday evening for fellowship, fun, and devotion!
Grow in Faith in Confirmation - Confirmation is a 9-week class for students in grades 8-12 on Sundays, September 13 – November 22, 1:30-2:45 pm. The class culminates in a profession of faith at a Confirmation Ceremony on Sunday, November 22, where students confirm their faith and become members of Resurrection. Register for the fall session at rezwest.org/students. Contact Rick.Webb@cor.org with any questions.
We have 3 more spots left available on the men’s fly-fishing retreat to Rockbridge, MO - August 28-30. $140 covers your room and RezWest fishing cap. Reply to this email today by 5pm to grab one of these final spots!
Upward Sports Soccer is in the final days of registration! Upward is a Christian-based sports program starting at RezWest this fall. The goal of the program is to bring children and adults to know, love and follow Jesus through sports. Registration is open to children 4 years old – 6th grade. We especially have openings for children in grades 3–5. Contact David.Robertson@cor.org for more information. Register at rezwest.org/westsports.
10th Annual Sacred Steps 5K Run/Walk – Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Leawood campus. All proceeds will go towards education and health in the DR Congo. Sign up at cor.org/sacredsteps.
2016 Bless the School Serve Trip – Join our team as we head to Honduras Jan. 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 the 2016 school year. For more information and to apply, go to cor.org/honduras. Trip leaders are Dan and Anne Strempke; contact them at annestrempke@aol.com.
Pre-Baptism Class – If you are considering baptism, please attend our this class with Pastor Jason Gant on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 5:45 pm in the Sanctuary. Learn more at rezwest.org/baptism.
Coffee with the Pastors (NEW DATE) – Sunday, Sept. 20, 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 atrezwest.org/coffee.
Learn, Grow & Serve with BBM at Rez West - Enjoy fellowship, food and fun with other moms. Groups meet approximately twice per month during the school year on Tuesday evenings or Wednesday mornings. Childcare is available, but limited. Discussion topics include: Keeping kids safe on-line, planning for a financial emergency, fire safety and emergency preparedness, how to prepare for college and other topics moms can relate to. New this year, we will have a Pastor Panel made up of our very own Rez West pastors to answer your questions. To register visit rezwest.org/bbm
Rez West Saturday Morning Ladies fall study, Keep it Shut, begins Sept. 12. Through biblical examples and personal stories, Karen Ehman shares the hows (and how-nots) of dealing with the tongue. Contact Jane McGinnis at jane50mac@gmail.com for more information.
Saturday Morning Men’s Group kicks off Sept. 12 with The Good and Beautiful Life book study ($12). Meet downstairs from 8-9:30 am. Breakfast is catered by HyVee ($5 suggested donation). Contact Allan Henning at anhenning6@gmail.com for more information.
New Fall Studies for Thursday Live Women! Classes start Sept. 10. Childcare available, register soon at rezwest.org/thursdaylive. Morning sessions are from 9:30-11, and evening sessions are from 6:30-8.
. Fight Back with Joy by Margaret Feinberg – (morning) facilitated by Nicole Conard and Kristi Aufderheide. Discover the ways joy can help you fight life’s battles.
. Chase by Jennie Allen – (morning) facilitated by Gretchen Aerni. This study of David’s journey will challenge you – whether you’re trying to please God or running away from him.
. Alpha Prayer – (morning) facilitated by Diane Robertson. Learn about prayer – from why to how!
. The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson – (evening) facilitated by Stephanie Makalous. Discover how to pray in a BIG way. “God honors bold prayers and bold prayers honor God!”
Resurrection West Care Night – We are a church that cares about you and what you’re going through. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 8, you are invited to gather with others at 6:45 pm at Resurrection West for eight consecutive Tuesday evenings of learning and support. This fall, we will offer three classes: depression help, anxiety help and grief support. For more information or to register, contact Congregational Care Minister Rosemary Plum at rosemary.plum@cor.org.
I am so excited to see all these opportunities here to connect, grow, serve, and care together at Resurrection West. Our Group Life and Care ministries are filled with people coming together to learn, laugh, and love. It’s in these smaller settings that you can see the Spirit of God move and breath, as we become one another’s stretcher-bearers. I had the privilege of spending an evening with one of our small groups this week. Hearing them tell their stories my heart was warmed! Jesus modeled smaller groups in his relationships with the disciples. They cared for one another, held one another accountable to their faith walk, and above all else sought to follow Christ! I want that for every one of us. Consider joining a smaller group or care group this fall!
Looking forward to worshiping with you Sunday,
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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