Pastor Penny Ellwood's eNote from The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs in Blue Springs, Missouri, United States for Friday, 10 June 2016

Pastor Penny Ellwood's eNote from The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs in Blue Springs, Missouri, United States for Friday, 10 June 2016
From Mike Ash, Worship Leader/Director of Community
Friday, June 10, 2016
Hi Resurrection Blue Springs!
I’m writing this note on behalf of Pastor Penny while she and Bill are on their way to Colorado to officiate a wedding and then enjoy a few days of vacation.
The kids are out of school and the pools are open so at our house that means summer is here! We’re all in a little bit of an adjustment period and it feels fun and chaotic at the same time. I love this sermon series Living in the Mess. God seems to be encouraging many of us that he is with us through it all and that is a comforting reality.
I wanted to let you know that we lost a member of our church family this week. Sara Inman went home to be with the Lord early Thursday morning on her 30th birthday. Please keep her husband Jeff, sister Laura Ward and all their family in your prayers. Services for Sara will be held at her home church, Grace United Methodist Church in Higginsville, MO. Visitation: Sunday, June 12, 4-6 pm. Funeral Service: Monday, June 13 at 10:30 am.
I encourage you to be in worship this Sunday as Mark Maschger will be bringing a timely and encouraging message that you won’t want to miss. We have several studies beginning soon and some inspiring events happening in KiDSCOR!
You can get more details on what’s coming up below....Send us your favorite “Dad” photos! We’ll be sharing them on Father’s Day. Please indicate the campus where you worship and service time you attend when you email your photos to fathersday@cor.org. Need all photos emailed by Wednesday, June 15, 8 am.
Summer Volleyball What is there to do when Sunday evening rezlife is off for the summer? Sand volleyball! Starting Sunday June 5, we are going to play volleyball and poison ball at the sand courts at 6:00pm at Wilbur Young Park (Next to Blue Springs South High School). We are opening it up to the whole church, so yes, your parents are welcome to play too!
FaithWork – My Father’s House, June 11 Be a part of God’s love in action. Join us to serve at My Father’s House, the Resurrection Furnishings Ministry, on Saturday, June 11. This ministry furnishes hope to those in need by distributing donated furnishings and home essentials. Work includes furniture loading or sorting and stocking linens and house wares, and is suitable for adults and children ages 8 and up accompanied by an adult. Meet at the church at 9 am and carpool to the warehouse off Manchester Trafficway in KC. This ministry concludes with lunch! Register at Guest Services, onlineor just show up ready to serve on Saturday morning!
Band of Brothers study group resumes Tuesday, June 14. at 6:30 pm. We’re starting a joint study on spiritual time management through the study of “The Sacrament of the Present Moment” by Jean-Pierre De Caussade, and “Sabbath as Resistance” by Walt Brueggemann. We meet for three weeks, break for July 4th week and continue until we complete the material. Sign up at Guest Services or online here.
Summer miniMusic Pop-up Play-date – Wednesday, June 15, 6:30-7:30 pm at the Butterfly Trail in Grain Valley. Stephanie Myers will bring movement scarves and ribbon sticks for kids to use while we walk around the trail. Strollers, wagons, tricycles, etc. welcome. If rain pops up, we won’t meet.
Time to Bless the School! June 17-24 Serve the Kansas City community as we prepare Garfield Elementary for the students and staff to return to an updated and freshly painted school—including a brand new playground! Garfield serves more than 500 students from a variety of cultures representing over 15 countries. Experienced painters with the ability to “cut in” are especially needed, but all skill levels are welcome. Hundreds of volunteers are needed to serve on morning, afternoon, evening and/or Saturday shifts. Many different jobs are available for volunteers age 12 and older. Learn more and register at cor.org/blesstheschool.
Sign up to help with Camp Bow Wow – Teen and adult volunteers are needed to assist kids with making toys, setting up and cleaning up, and also “chefs” to cook and serve a hot dog lunch. Contact diane.enlow@cor.org to sign up to help. We also need single adult-size tube socks and tennis balls. Now is the time to get rid of all those mismatched socks in your house! We’ll collect these at KiDSCOR check-in.
Camp Bow Wow Saturday, June 18, 9 am – 1 pm, ages 4-11. Whether you love doggies, or just want to play with some puppies, you don’t want to miss this day camp! Campers will learn how God’s everlasting love relates to dogs and about training dogs, play with puppies and make toys for local dog shelters. We will conclude with a family hot dog lunch and special pet blessing for your own pets! Register at Guest Services oronline now. No charge for this day camp.
Pet Blessing - All animal lovers and pet owners are invited to join us for the hot dog lunch and pet blessing at the end of our KiDSCOR Camp Bow Wow. Bring your favorite furry, feathered and scaly friends at noon. All animals must be on a lead or in a secure pen for the safety of other animals. If you bring an animal, please be aware that space is often needed between animals to provide a comfortable environment for all. If you are unable to transport your pet, you may bring a picture or a stuffed animal “proxy” for the blessing. If you have no pets but have a special place in your heart for animals, bring a picture of your favorite endangered species for a blessing.
Half Truths Class – Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, June 22-July 20 Explore popular sayings that miss the point. They sound Christian-like something you might find in the Bible yet miss the point in important ways. Join us as we search for the whole truth through the wisdom found in scripture. Book $10 available at Guest Services. Register at Guest Services or online.
Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit – August 11-12. Take advantage of this great opportunity to develop as a leader. We will host this world class training event in our sanctuary. Register at cor.org/willow and enter the Priority Code: PREMIER16. The host site rate is $89 through July 12. Check out this year’s faculty at willowcreek.com/summit.
Registration is still open for the Holy Land Tour - November 14-23, 2016. Pastor Penny and Bill are excited to journey on the Church of the Resurrection's next Holy Land Tour with our campus. We hope every member of our church will one day experience where Jesus has walked. This is an opportunity to grow in faith and bring Scripture to life like never before. We will be joining with members of our West campus and Pastor Jason Gant as we journey together. There are already 36 registered for the trip. Information is available at the Guest Services desk or online here.
Connect with other Moms from Rez Blue Springs RezMoms is a group for moms who want to grow in their faith, make friends, be completely honest and – most of all – just have some well-deserved “Mom Time!” Moms of children of all ages welcome. Please invite your mom friends. Check us out on facebook here. For more information, contact Diane.Enlow@cor.org.
May you know the love and peace of God today and all through your week.
Mike Ash
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

The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs
601 North Eeast Jefferson Street

Blue Springs, Missouri 64014, United States
---------------------