Saturday, October 31, 2015

Pastor Penny Ellwood's eNote: for Friday, 30 October 2015 at The Resurrection United Methodist Church in Blue Springs, Missouri, United States

Pastor Penny Ellwood's eNote: for Friday, 30 October 2015 at The Resurrection United Methodist Church in Blue Springs, Missouri, United States
Take a quick look at what's coming up:
 Greetings Resurrection Blue Springs,
Our Blue Springs mission team made it to Musgokee, Oklahoma last night and we're watching a beautiful sunrise as we head to Antlers this morning. We're headed to a campground in the southwest region of the Oklahoma Indian Mission Conference (OIMC) where we'll be working on a cabin. Our team will be adding to the work another mission team started by putting a handicap ramp on the outside of one of the cabins and a floor in one of the kitchens, as well as doing some painting. I, obviously, will be painting. This campground will be host to the OIMC Annual conference in 2017. The OIMC includes 80 Indian Methodist Churches. This conference works alongside the Oklahoma Methodist Conference.
We're working to develop partnerships within the OIMC.
We'll work in Antlers today and tomorrow on this project then head to Hartshorne Sunday to attend church at Grace Indian UMC. After lunch we'll take part in Kids Funday, a program of Grace, which serves the students of Jones Academy. Jones Academy is a boarding school run by the Choctaw Nation for 200+ Indian students from 1st - 12th grades from 35 different states. Each month 30 of the elementary students come to the church for Bible study, crafts, recreation and a science lesson. Birthdays are always celebrated too. The academy is not associated with a church. Grace has about 11 active members who all take part to make this program happen. We'll be meeting with the Pastor, who serves two charges in the area, and his wife, who works at the academy, to explore ways we might support their ministry efforts.
While I won't be in worship Sunday, you won't want to miss it. We’ll be welcoming the Rev. Dr. James Forbes. He is a highly acclaimed author, scholar and nationally sought-after speaker, affectionately referred to in national and international religious circles as the preacher’s preacher because of his extensive preaching career and his charismatic style. Newsweek magazine once recognized Forbes as one of the 12 “most effective preachers” in the English-speaking world. He is going to be great! I hope you’ll invite friends to join us in worship this Sunday. Be sure to remember that Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. Please set your clocks back one hour Saturday night.
  • In the meantime, here are variety of ways to get connected:
  • Overloaded with Halloween Candy? Bring it to the bin on the Missions collection shelves near the KiDS COR entrance, and we’ll use it year-round as academic rewards and attendance incentives in our urban partner schools. Small trinkets and toys welcome too. Learn more about serving the schools at cor.org/education.
  • Employment Opportunity Special Needs Care Provider, (PT-Leawood Campus) Matthew’s Ministry for adults and children with special needs is looking for someone to provide hands-on care and support for participants. Qualified candidates will have prior experience working with adults with special needs. See full job description and submit cover letter and resume at cor.org/employment
  • Get Crafty for a Cause – Friday, Nov, 6, 10 am. Join our small group the first Friday of every month to learn, share your talents and create items for missions. Many projects to choose from: sleeping mats, prayer shawls, hospice blankets, stocking hats, little dresses, drawstring bags, etc. Supplies provided or bring your own. Whether you knit, crochet, have basic sewing skills or just know how to use scissors and tie a knot, we’ve got a project for you! For more information, contact Heather.Sooley@cor.org.
  • Blue Springs Community Hunger Relief Food Packing Event – Saturday, Nov 7th The Blue Springs community is partnering with ImpactLives (an NPO) to prepare more than a quarter of a million meals to be distributed through sustainable humanitarian efforts in 3rd world countries. We have committed to fill 40 volunteer spots between 10 amand Noon . This is a great family serving opportunity for ages 5 and up. We are also partnering with Community Services League for this event by bringing requested food items for their pantry needs. The packing event will be held at Cordill-Mason Elementary School (4001 SW Christiansen Dr, Blue Springs.) Pick up a list of suggested food items for CSL and sign up for the event at Guest Services or rezbluesprings.org/faithwork. To learn more, go tobluespringsimpactingtheglobe.com. Thank you for your help in fighting the battle against hunger!
  • Parent Summit 2015 Real World Parents: Christian parenting for Families Living in the Real World. Saturday, Nov. 7, 8:45-noon, $35/family includes event, child care and family lunch with speaker Mark Matlock, Executive Director for Youth Specialties (YS) and author of three parenting books. Could you use some grace and encouragement as a parent? Do you ever feel stuck between the craziness of the “real world” and the Christian life? Do you struggle to know how to raise kids who can live out a real faith in a real world? Rather than trying to isolate our children or draw lines that keep them from truly engaging in the world God calls us to help and heal, we can learn how to lead our families to make a difference for Christ in the world. You are invited and encouraged to participate in Parent Summit 2015 as we explore and learn together! Click here to register.
  • Coffee with the Pastor (Note new date) Monday, November 9 at 6:30 pm (we rescheduled due to the World Series game) Are you considering joining Resurrection? The first step is to attend a Coffee/Pizza with the Pastor where you will
 learn more about the church, get to know Pastor Penny and review expectations regarding membership. Childcare is available. Register online here. For more information, contact Heather.Sooley@cor.org.
  • Game Night for Baby Boomers & Up – Adults age 50+ are invited to bring cards and board games and a snack to share, and join us Friday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 pm for some fun and fellowship. For more information, contact Betty Witt,bettywitt@pobox.com.
  • Christmas at Resurrection This must-see holiday musical event is reborn this season in Merry Olde England as we join Charles Wesley and Charles Dickens in discovering anew the joys, hardships and love that surround a Christmas celebration in the tradition of A Christmas Carol. More than 300 musicians and actors will recreate 1800’s London on the sanctuary stage. Guest narrator John Rensenhouse from Broadway’s Lion King will tell the nativity story. Make plans with your family and friends to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas at Resurrection. Performances are Dec. 9-13 on Leawood Campus. Tickets may be purchased online at christmasatresurrection.org or by phone at 866-830-5067.
  • Youthfront West Summer Camp 2016 – June 20–25. Registration is now open for students who will be entering 7/8th grade in the fall of 2016. Visit cor.org/rezlife.
  • Rezlife Summer 2016 International Mission Trip applications for the Honduras and Jamaica mission trips are now available to download at cor.org/students. All summer 2016 domestic mission trips inside the U.S. will open for online registration on Jan. 1.
Enjoy this Sunday's worship and keep our OK team in your prayers.
Abundant Blessings,
Penny Ellwood
@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
Riley Ledford, Technical Producer riley.ledford@cor.org
Heather Sooley, Operations Coordinating Assistant heather.sooley@cor.org
Stephanie Weigel, Guest Services Coordinating Assistant stephanie.weigel@cor.org
Caitlin Willis, Nursery Coordinator caitlin.willis@cor.org
Lori Wolverton, Nursery Staff lori.wolverton@cor.org
Visit us on the web:
www.rezbluesprings.org
www.facebook.com/rezbluesprings
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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