Greetings RezDowntowners,
It is an exciting day in Kansas City! This morning at 10:00am the KC Streetcar launches with its inaugural ride at Union Station amidst all sorts of festivities. Those celebrations will continue running all weekend long at First Fridays and through Middle of the Mapfest! As a part of living into this moment, my small group and I are planning on handing out cookies to riders as a way of meeting people where they are! If you have the time this weekend, be sure to come on out and be a part of this great weekend in our city and engage this city in a way that invites others to join you on a journey of knowing, loving and serving God.
This weekend in worship we’ll be celebrating Mother’s Day in worship and in our KidsCOR programming by continuing our sermon series on Second Chances by focusing our attention onto the stories of three mothers. My hope is that you’ll join us and invite others to do the same as we continue striving toward God of the Second Chance through stories of restoration, redemption and repurposing. After spending the past week away with Wendy and Freddy on vacation, I’m anxious to get back downtown engaging in the business of building Christian community for the sake of transforming the heart of the city! I am excited to see you but until then, be sure to check out all of the things happening in the life of this church over the next few weeks. Below are a variety of ways to get connected to things happening in the life of this church and community!
- RezRidersDT Kicks off this weekend! RezDowntown’s Bicycle Club is on the road again! Beginning thisSaturday, May 7, we will ride Saturday afternoons. Meet in the 1522 McGee parking lot at 1:45 pm to leave at 2 pm. This will be a 90-minute, no-drop ride in the city. All levels of experience are welcome, and we will divide up if appropriate. We’ll stop for a snack before attending church together at 5:10 pm. (Costume changes optional.) Email Marilyn Hutchinson at mhutchinsonpsych@aol.com to indicate your interest and to receive future notices. Rez Riders Facebook page (RezRidersDT) will post pictures. For more information, visit cor.org/downtown/rezridersdt.
- 20/30 Tuesday night Trivia at Cinder Block. If you are in your 20’s or 30’s, join us this Tuesday, May 10 at the Cinder Block Brewery (110 E 18th Ave, North Kansas City, MO) for eight rounds of general trivia, no actual knowledge required. Questions begin at 7 pm. Contact Emily Krause at emilynkrause@gmail.comor Shannon Sinn at ssinn@kc.rr.com with any questions.
- 20/30 Community Dinner on Sunday, May 22. Come worship with other young adults (20’s to 30’s) at the 5 pm service at 1522 McGee. Immediately following the service (6:30 pm) head over to Power and Light to BRGR (11 E. 14th St. KCMO) for food, fun and conversation. Contact Audrey Thrasher ataudreythrasher31@gmail.com with questions or visit cor.org/downtown/2030Dinner.
- Women’s Breakfast Series next Saturday, May 14 with Pastor Wendy Chrostek as she speaks aboutDeveloping a Joyful Identity. We meet from 9 to 10:30 at McGee. Please bring friends and a breakfast item to share. If you don't have time to grab an item to share, come anyway, as we always have plenty. For more information contact Michele Janson at mjanson@everestkc.net.
- May Matthew's Ministry: Family Day Out Downtown! Individuals of all ages with special needs and their siblings are invited to a fun-filled day of crafts, activities, and fellowship while parents and caregivers take an afternoon for themselves. Join us for our next event on Sunday, May 15 from 1-4 pm at 1522 McGee. Participants must register by Wednesday, May 11 so that we may plan accordingly for snacks and volunteers. This is an open event to the community. You do not need to be a member of the church to participate. For more information and to register, please contact Hannah.Murray@cor.org. If you wish to volunteer for this event, contact Brooke Coverdell at bcoverdell@gmail.com.
- Fun Day at Wendell Phillips Elementary – Monday, May 16 - Do you remember your school field day? Well this event will certainly bring back memories! Join us for a Wendell Phillips Fun Day as we celebrate the end of the school year with the students and staff. We need volunteers to help run various games and activity stations with the students. We need volunteers from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Email Jory Mick at jorylmick@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer for one of the sessions or both! It is going to be fun!
- Pack it Up Party for Wendell Phillips Elementary – Thursday, May 19 at 9 am. Join us as we help the teachers of Wendell Phillips pack up their classrooms before they move to their new location at Crisps Attucks Elementary. Volunteers will gather at Wendell Phillips to begin at 9 am, followed by lunch. Would you like to volunteer to pack or bring lunch? Email Jory Mick at jorylmick@gmail.com.
- RezMoMs - Celebrate Mother's day by enjoying fellowship time with fellow RezDT moms of early childhood and elementary school aged children on Thursday, May 19, from 6:30-8pm at 1522 McGee. We we will have Helen Ransom, a church member, professional photographer, and owner of Faces You Love Photography, giving us tips on how to easily take great pictures of your kiddos and where in the world to store all these digital images and how to display them! Come find out what to do with all the thousands of digital images on your phone! Please bring a snack to share if you have time! Childcare is available, please register at cor.org/downtown/rezmoms. Any questions, please contact Kristen Sayers at klynsayers@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
- Omaha Mission Trip – June 23-26 – This is a Serve and Lead Mission Trip for a small group of people to participate in a 4-day life-changing trip to Omaha from Thursday – Sunday, June 23-26. The trip is open to anyone over 18 and some scholarships are available. For questions or to receive a trip application, contact Ginna Beckett at gwbeckett61@gmail.com by Sunday, May 22.
- MVPs Needed for Vacation Bible Camp – We are looking for enthusiastic people with a heart to serve the youngest in our church as they learn Bible stories, play awesome games and hang out with us evenings,June 20-23! If you are interested in volunteering to serve during the event or just want more information about VBC, contact Sarah.Brischle@cor.org. Those who sign up to volunteer through April 30 receive a $5 discount on registration for their children. Visit cor.org/downtown/vbcvolunteer to sign up to volunteer, then register your children.
- Vacation Bible Camp – June 20–23, 5:30-7 pm – Meet the Royals @ Downtown! Royals of the Bible, that is. We will learn about wise King Solomon, courageous Queen Esther, young King Josiah and the one True King, Jesus! Registration is open for ALL children on Sunday, May 1! VBC is for children in kindergarten – 5th grade (2015-16 school year). Younger children may attend with an adult volunteer. Visitcor.org/downtown/vbc to sign up to volunteer, then register your children.
- Serve in Honduras Sept. 10-17 with our partner church in El Obraje – Honduras is a beautiful country with beautiful people. Take a week out of your busy schedule to grow in your faith as you support and encourage our Honduran partners. This team will help build the church both physically (light construction) and humanly (inviting the community to sports and craft events at the church). The deadline for registering is June 10. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity - sign up at cor.org/honduras. For questions, contact Amber Carlson at Amber.Carlson@Glazers.com.
Have a great Friday in downtown KC!
Scott
@scottchrostek
Congregational Care and Support
If you need pastoral care, call 816-979-1330. (After hours emergencies: 816-875-0267.)
To submit a prayer request, contact Anne.Williams@rezdowntown.org
For more information, visit our website: cor.org/downtown
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown
1508 Grand Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri 64108, United States
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