Missionary Renegade: Weekly eNote from Pastor Scott Chrosted for Friday, 30 October 2015 at The Resurrection United Methodist Church Downtown in Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Saturday, October 31, 2015

Weekly eNote from Pastor Scott Chrosted for Friday, 30 October 2015 at The Resurrection United Methodist Church Downtown in Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Weekly eNote from Pastor Scott Chrosted for Friday, 30 October 2015 at The Resurrection United Methodist Church Downtown in Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Greetings RezDowntowners,
Last night we had the privilege of hosting Halloween Trunk or Treat with Community Linc at 40th and Troost. Several RezDowntown families decorated their trunks, dressed up in costume and celebrated a great tradition of trick or treating from trunk to trunk. It was a night of service that clearly brought about light, life and joy to everyone who participated. What an amazing evening it was! Thank you to everyone who turned out to make it such a special night in Kansas City!
We are hoping to continue this spirit of celebration into this weekend. This weekend, in particular, we have the privilege of gathering together for worship on October 31st and November 1st. These two days according to the Christian calendar represent the Gospel in miniature. First on Saturday, October 31st several Christian traditions celebrate All Hallow’s Eve (or Halloween) and in some traditions this day is referred to as the day of the dead. All Hallow’s Eve offers us a chance to remember the Christian Martyrs both past and present, people who, like Christ, paid the ultimate price on account of their faith. It is a day to remember the sacrificial life and love of the faithful. Then on November first, we turn around and celebrate the hope of the resurrection through a day known as All Saints Day. This Sunday marks a day to acknowledge our collective clouds of witnesses, all of the saints who have gone before us, the people who shaped and molded our lives in order that we might become the best versions of the people God created us to be. Each year on All Saints Day, I thank God for my mentors, for the people who have influenced and shaped me, without whom, my life would have been drastically different. This time each year I always seem to remember my grandma and how she shaped and influenced me to the point that I eventually entered into the ministry. I am grateful for her influence! Please be sure to take time this weekend to remember your saints past as well, and thank God for them in prayer.
Lastly, I want to invite you to join us in worship this weekend as 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 weekend. And be sure to remember that this weekend marks Daylight Saving Time! We will fall back one hour on Sunday morning!
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 to the life of this church:

Staff Opening: Resurrection Downtown Community Minister
SWAT Brunch Club – This Sunday, Nov. 1st.
Revival Study – Join Pastor Scott on Wednesday at 7pm.
KiDS COR Volunteer Extravaganza with Pastor Scott!
Coffee with the Pastors - Wednesday, November 11th at 6:30 pm.
Foster or Adoption – How About You?
Thankful to Serve Volunteer Celebration!
Coats for Lazarus Ministries
Empty Bowls Project: Friday, November 6th
Resurrection Downtown Community Minister (40 hours, Exempt)
Primary responsibilities:
Lead Congregational Care
Spiritual Formation and Discipleship teaching and connection
Direct Missions and Community Outreach
Share leadership in weekly worship services, weddings, funerals, and other pastoral functions
Add entrepreneurial leadership dreaming of where to go next.
Main qualifications:
MDiv. or comparable pastoral and theological experience within the local church.
Must either be ordained in the United Methodist Church or possess a willingness to pursue local pastoral leadership.
Understanding of and appreciation for the theology and traditions of the United Methodist Church.
To see the full job description or to apply for this position Click Here to submit your cover letter and resume.
SWAT Brunch Club - Join other singles ages about 35 and up to celebrate and explore the best brunch spots in the city. We will meet Sunday, November 1, 12:30 pm at The Farmhouse, 300 Delaware Street, KCMO. Join the group for great food and fellowship. For questions about this event or to RSVP, contact Holly Lamar at hilamar@gmail.com, and for general questions, contact Stephanie Meyers at smeyers91@gmail.com. Come enjoy some great food and fellowship!
Revival Study – Join Pastor Scott on Wednesday at 7pm at 1508 Grand as he guides you through this study of Pastor Adam’s book, Revival: Faith as Wesley Lived It. Discover why lessons from the life and works of Methodism’s founder, John Wesley, are critically important to us and our church today. Pastor Scott will be sharing stories and insights from his own actual journey to England where he retraced the steps of John Wesley. The Revival book will be needed and can be purchased before the study that evening for $8 with cash or a check made payable to COR. For more information, visit rezdowntown.org/revivalstudy .
KiDS COR Volunteer Extravaganza with Pastor Scott! Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate KiDSCOR and look ahead to the future on Saturday, November 7, 1-3 pm at 1522 McGee! Pastor Scott will talk about the history of KiDSCOR at Rez Downtown, and Sarah will share the vision for our children’s ministry. This will also be a day of training and workshops. Whether you’ve helped in KiDSCOR for years or are new to serving, you will learn details that you always wanted to know, with plenty of time for questions. We’ll have snacks, drinks, prizes and giveaways! Plus you’ll receive your NEW KiDSCOR t-shirt for the year. For more information visitrezdowntown.org/events .
Coffee with the Pastors - Wednesday, November 11th at 6:30 pm. Are you interested in Membership at Resurrection? Join us for Coffee with the Pastors at Resurrection Downtown at 1522 McGee. At this informational gathering, you’ll learn more about the church, get to know Pastors Scott Chrostek and Anne Williams, and review expectations regarding membership. A brief joining service follows for those who are interested in membership. We hope to see you there! For more information, visit rezdowntown.org/coffee. Childcare will be available, but please RSVP to Sarah.Brischle@cor.org.
Foster or Adoption – How About You? To learn more, please join us Tuesday, November 3, from 6:30-8 pm at 1522 McGee. Have you ever thought about fostering or adopting a child? There are 2,000 foster children in Jackson County alone and only 300 foster homes. If you reside in Missouri, learn how you can help at this informational session. Parking is available on the street for free after 6 pm, or please park in the lot immediately south of the building.
Thankful to Serve Volunteer Celebration! Are you a current volunteer at Rez Downtown? Then we want to celebrate YOU! Join us on Wednesday, November 18 at 7 pm to hear a short message from Pastor Scott, enjoy sweet treats, build community and have some fun! You can help us to continue to build community by inviting a friend who might also be interested in serving. Everyone will receive a FREE t-shirt at the event by registering at rezdowntown.org/volunteercelebration. For questions, email Shannon.Endicott@cor.org.
Coats for Lazarus Ministries – Please bring the coats to Connection Point each weekend through Nov. 15th. Fall quickly turns to winter and the sojourners who visit the Lazarus Ministries boutique each Saturday will soon need winter coats. We need donations of winter coats, new or gently used, for men and women (no children) in Adult sizes L and XL only, as the sojourners often layer clothing and need the bigger sizes. Volunteer Tom Burchett will take the coats to Lazarus Ministries each week. Thank you for your generosity. For questions, email Tom at tomburchett@kc.rr.com or visit rezdowntown.org/donatecoats.
Empty Bowls Project: The Empty Bowls movement started 25 years ago as a grassroots effort and it’s been in maybe 40 cities across the US. Different groups have sponsored the effort, and sometimes churches have gotten involved. It just depends on the city and the people. The event will be Friday, Nov. 6 at Arts Tech, 1522 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO 64108. Red Star and the Clay Guild are both making bowls and have been working on them since September. The goal is 1,000. The clay has been donated and both organizations are well on their way to making the bowls. Harvester’s and others have been advertising the event on their website:http://my.harvesters.org/events?cid=1&ceid=158&cerid=0&cdt=11%2F6%2F2015

I am so excited to spend this weekend with you in service and in worship. I hope you'll invite friends and join us for what is shaping up to be a great weekend of dreaming in the city!
Grace and Peace,
Scott

@scottchrostek
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