Weekly eNote from Pastor Scott Chrostek for Friday, 10 June 2016 from The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown in Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Weekly eNote from Pastor Scott Chrostek for Friday, 10 June 2016 from The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown in Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Greetings RezDowntowners,
I hope this message finds you doing well on a beautiful but hot Friday morning. I got back into town on Wednesday after spending Monday and Tuesday in Plano, TX, where I was fortunate to be able to speak to the North Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. It was a great week and I am so privileged to be able to share the story of how God is using you to transform the heart of this city! It was good to get away and connect with other Methodist leaders, but it’s always great to get back home as well!
This weekend we’ll conclude our sermon series on Unsettled: Asking the Tough Questions by taking a look at the questions we ask during the storms of life or in times of fear. I’m excited to be back in the pulpit preaching this weekend. I hope you’ll invite friends and join us as this weekend will be a great conclusion to this series on Questions!
Finally, I cannot believe it, but Vacation Bible Camp is just one full week away. It will be taking place on June 20–23, 5:30-7 pm. If you haven’t had a chance to sign up, please do so this weekend. We’ll be spending the week meeting the Royals of the Bible. 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 in Kindergarten – 5th grade (2015-16 school year). Younger children may attend with an adult volunteer. To register visit cor.org/downtown/vbc.
I cannot wait to connect with you this weekend and thanks again for affording me the time to share the good news with great joy about what God is doing this past week in Texas! In the meantime, here are a variety of ways to get plugged into the community here:
Matthew's Ministry Family Day Out - This Sunday, June 12! Volunteer to Help! – Do you have a passion for serving with individuals with special needs? Then please help with this event on Sunday, June 12, from1-4 pm at 1522 McGee, to allow parents and caregivers to have an afternoon for themselves. Sign up to volunteer by contacting Brooke Coverdell at bcoverdell@gmail.com. For more information visitcor.org/downtown/MatthewsMinistry.
Caring for Your Aging Parents Wednesday, June 15, 7pm at 1508 Grand. Join Pastor Anne as she leads a discussion on the complexities of caring for your parents as they age. For any other questions, please visit cor.org/downtown/caringforagingparents or contact Anne.Williams@cor.org or Kelly.Sisney@cor.org.
Bless the School – June FaithWork and more! Teams of volunteers from RezDowntown and Leawood will serve together in restoring and renovating a school in preparation for the 2016-17 school year. Painters, cleaners, organizers, bakers, builders, mulchers... everyone is needed as we Bless The School at Garfield Elementary June 17-24. To sign up for FaithWork on June 18 or any other day you can help, visitcor.org/downtown/faithwork.
Vacation Bible Camp – June 20–23, 5:30-7 pm – Sign up Now to 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 in kindergarten – 5th grade (2015-16 school year). Younger children may attend with an adult volunteer. Visit cor.org/downtown/vbc to sign up to register your children and/or volunteer.
RezLifeDT - This Wednesday, June 15! Join other middle schoolers as we meet at 1522 McGee at 6 pm to be shuttled to the Leawood campus for Summer Recess! Every Wednesday during the summer, RezLifeDT will be meeting at 1522 McGee to participate in summer fun activities here and around town! Bring a friend and meet at RezDT on Wednesdays! Check out the schedule at cor.org/downtown/RezLifeDT or pick up a printed copy at Connection Point or upstairs in KiDSCOR.
RezRidersDT – Meet this Saturday, June 11 at 8:45 am in the 1522 McGee parking lot to leave at 9am. 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. Email Marilyn Hutchinson at mhutchinsonpsych@aol.com to indicate your interest and to receive future notices. RezRidersDT facebook page will post pictures. For more information, visit cor.org/downtown/RezRidersDT.
Theology, Literature & Race This class is an opportunity to explore issues of race through selected essays, dialogue and, most importantly, grace. Starting Thursday, June 30 at 7 pm, this 4-week study will take place in partnership with Centennial United Methodist Church and will be led by Dr. Jeff Williams, Professor of Literature at The University of Central Missouri and Matt Bisel, student of Saint Paul School of Theology. Two classes will be held at the Resurrection Downtown location and two at Centennial UMC. Registration for this class is required and limited; please visit cor.org/downtown/theologyandrace. If you have any questions, contact Matt.bisel@cor.org.
There is so much going on this summer at RezDowntown. I am looking forward to connecting with you this weekend and especially at VBC. In the meantime, know that it is my privilege to be a part of this community that is seeking to transform the heart of the city by the grace of Jesus Christ! I hope you have a blessed Friday and I'll see you this weekend!
Blessings,
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 Boulevard

Kansas City, Missouri 64108, United States
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