Resurrection West,
This past Sunday Pastor Adam shared these words and I have been pondering them all week….
“I believe in God in part because I am. Because I think and reason and love and perceive and my very existence, and yours, point to something greater than we are. But I also believe because of the thousands of moments in prayer, scripture reading, reflection, I’ve felt something, someone, offering comfort, assurance, guidance and grace.”
These words, spoken from the heart of our Senior Pastor moved me to reflect on my own connection with my creator. As we declared the words, “I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth” I chose to recite them aloud each day as I found myself outdoors. I took in the beauty of the clouds moving and the breeze blowing - the sounds of nature almost overwhelming yet very still at the same time. It became for me a powerful prayer of connection this week! We continue this series Sunday as we search for truth - don't miss it!
I received some incredible texts this week in regards to our kids and student ministries. Rick Webb has served as our Director of Student Ministries just five months and Christie Walker, our Director of Children’s Ministries, began just this summer, and amazing things are happening! Parents are energized, kids are excited, and teens are engaged in new and creative ways. We saw an increase this past Sunday over one year ago from 229 children to 285 in KiDS COR Sunday school! It was an awesome energy downstairs! Christie, Sommer Kelling, and their teams have been building toward this fall kick-off and it was just awesome! Rick kicked off student ministries Sunday school and Youth Groups this week with over 120 teens gathering on Wednesday night to laugh, play, share in 40 boxes of mac-n-cheese cooked over our fire pit, and devoted themselves to God for the school year! Here are a few pics from Wednesday night…(see many more on the Resurrection West facebook page by clicking here)
God is moving among our youngest and so many new volunteers are partnering with us to share Christ's love with the next generation. For more information of how you can get involved in these exciting and fulfilling ministries at Rez West, contact Christie or Rick at
Christie.walker@cor.org - Director of Children's Ministries
rick.webb@cor.org - Director of Student Ministries
We have over 60 signed up for REVIVAL: Faith as Wesley lived it so far! What is holding you back? Consider being a part of our study this fall on Monday nights for 6-weeks, kicking off September 14th. 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, contactDave.Robertson@cor.org
Check out these other great events and kick-offs coming up:
- NEW times for rezlife youth groups
- Calling all 8th-12th grade students for Confirmation!
- Upward soccer this fall – register now!
- Interested in Baptism?
- Considering joining RezWest? Come to Coffee
- Sacred Steps 5k
- Bless the School Honduras Mission Trip
- Get your 25th anniversary t-shirt NOW!
- 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!
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.
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.
Resurrection 25th Anniversary T-shirts - The Church of the Resurrection turns 25 years old this October! You can order a special t-shirt commemorating the anniversary. Shirts are $5 each and come in men’s and women’s cuts and children’s sizes in a variety of colors! Stop by the table in the entry to place your order, or go to thewell.cor.org/shirts for online orders.
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.
Finally, please join us next Monday, August 24th from 1-7pm for the Resurrection West Blood Drive in the Sanctuary. Share the gift of life! Anyone who is healthy, at least 16 years old and weighs at least 110 pounds may be eligible to donate blood. Make an appointment at savealifenow.org, enter sponsor code “rezwest.”
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
Connect on facebook at facebook.com/ResurrectionWest
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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