Saturday, August 15, 2015

Weekly eNote from Pastor Scott Chrostek - Friday, 14 August 2015 from The Resurrection United Methodist Church Downtown in Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Weekly eNote from Pastor Scott Chrostek - Friday, 14 August 2015 from The Resurrection United Methodist Church Downtown in Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Friday, August 14, 2015,
Greetings RezDowntowners,
I hope today’s eNote finds you doing well and in good spirits! I just finished taking a walk through Loose Park with Wendy and Freddy on what feels like a perfect Friday here in Kansas City. As Wendy and I walked we spent a lot of time reflecting over the past ten years we’ve shared together as husband and wife (we celebrated our 10-year anniversary yesterday). We remembered many of the ways we’ve experience God’s presence together through the faces of friends and family, through the churches we’ve served, and specifically through you all at Resurrection Downtown. We can’t imagine life without RezDowntown, our lives are different because of you and we continue to thank God for the countless ways that you have fostered an ever-deepening sense of God’s forever love in our lives. I’m excited to see where God takes us into the future.
I’m looking forward to returning to Resurrection Downtown this weekend after spending last weekend preaching in Leawood. It will be so great to kick-off our new sermon series with you in-person. We’ll be Searching for Truth as we ask the question, “Is There a God?” We’ll spend a little time talking about atheism, then look at the case for the existence of God, what Christians mean by “God” and the implications the existence of God on how we approach life. It should be a great weekend in worship.
Also, as our KidsCOR programming is gearing up for the Fall with the new school year and as our kids move up a grade, this weekend we’ll also be welcoming RezDowntown’s new Director of Children’s Ministries, Sarah Brischle. Sarah has spent the last two years of her life teaching elementary school students in Kenya. Before that she has spent time teaching in and around the Kansas City area in addition to serving previously at Resurrection’s Leawood Campus on our Rezlife Staff. We are thrilled to welcome her downtown this weekend and would love it if you would take a moment to say, “Hi,” this weekend or perhaps by email at sarah.brischle@cor.org.
In the meantime, here are a variety of ways to get connected starting with Faithwork and BBQ this weekend! Hope you’ll join us!
August Faithwork – Summer is winding down and it is back-to-school time. We see this as a great opportunity to serve our community. Our next FaithWork will be Saturday, August 15 at 9 am. All you have to do is show-up at the church (1522 McGee) wearing clothes that can get dirty and we will send you out to serve in the community until lunch time. We will be working on projects all over the city, but we will be focusing on supporting local schools in helping to make sure the schools are ready to receive the children for the new school year. We will also have on-site projects for people of any age and ability. It will be a big day of service and you will want to be a part of it! Contact Pastor Todd.Maberry@cor.org with any questions. For more information visitrezdowntown.org/faithwork
BBQ Club - Pastor Todd has a goal to try all of the BBQ restaurants in KC to discover which one is the best. Each month he plans to try a new dive on the third Saturday of the month. On August 15, around noon (after FaithWork), the BBQ Club will be heading to RJ’s Bob-Be- Que Shack (5835 Lamar Ave. Mission, KS). Established in 2003, RJ’s Bob-Be-Que Shack claims to be one of the best in KC. They have a unique menu with items such as Bison Empanadas, Lamb Ribs, and Jalapeño Sausage. If you love BBQ, plan to meet Pastor Todd, and bring a friend, especially if your friend loves delicious BBQ’d meats! For more information visit rezdowntown.org/bbq
Matthew’s Ministry August Event – Individuals of all ages with special needs and their siblings are invited to a fun-filled day of activities, fellowship, and laughter while parents and caregivers take an afternoon for themselves. The event will be Sunday, August 23 from 1-4 pm at the Rez Downtown at 1522 McGee. You do not need to be a member to participate. Parents/caregivers are welcome but not obliged to stay the first half hour or so to help their loved ones get acclimated and comfortable with the environment. Participants must register by Wednesday, August 19 so that we may plan accordingly for snacks and volunteers. For more information and to register, contact Hannah Murray at hjhamilton87@yahoo.com or visit rezdowntown.org/matthewsministryevent
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
Join Our Disciple 2 Bible Study beginning August 25th! If you are looking for a study that proclaims the transforming power of Scripture, teaches Bible study skills and takes you deeper into God’s Word, then Disciple 2 is for you! On Tuesday, August 25, at 6:30 pm, start this 34-week study and learn to practice spiritual disciplines that will transform your life. You will grow as a Christian in community with others and in ministry to the world. “Into the Word, Into the World” approaches all life experiences as opportunities for faithful witness and service. Fee for class materials is $42.50; scholarships available. For more information or to register, visitrezdowntown.org/disciple2class. You do not need to have completed Disciple 1 to take this class. For questions, contact Shawn Stogsdill at sstogsdill@vomer.com.
First Women’s Retreat for Resurrection Downtown! Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 am – 2 pm. Learn more about spiritual wellness from Pastor Anne Williams. Create prayer journals for continuing this spiritual journey, participate in a relaxing beginners’ yoga class taught by Shannon Wheeler and put together wellness bags for the women at Rose Brooks Center. Light breakfast provided; please bring a dish to share for lunch. Go to rezdowntown.org/womensretreat to register. The cost is $25 per person; scholarships available. Please start collecting travel-size hygiene products for the wellness bags.
Parenting Workshop with Pastor Anne and Kelly Sisney. Come spend time with other parents for a fun and thought-provoking morning, including programming for your children. Pastor Anne Williams and Kelly Sisney will lead a workshop on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9-11:30 am. Kelly will share the ten things she wishes she’d known when her kids were young, and Pastor Anne will help you develop a plan for handling parenting challenges and creating a family mission statement. For questions, contact Anne.Williams@cor.org or Kelly.Sisney@cor.org. Register at rezdowntown.org/parentingworkshop.
Join the Revival Study with Pastor Scott starting Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 7 pm, as he guides you through this 6-week study of Pastor Adam’s book, Revival: Faith as Wesley Lived It. Discover why lessons from Methodism’s founder, John Wesley, are important to us and our church today. Pastor Scott will share stories and insights from his journey to England retracing the steps of John Wesley. For more information or to register your children for childcare, visitrezdowntown.org/revival.
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 by Searching for Truth: What Christians Believe and Why. Have a God-filled Friday and I'll look forward to seeing you soon!
Grace and Peace,
Scott
@scottchrostek
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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
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown
13720 Roe AvenueLeawood, Kansas 66224 United States
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