Friday, August 5, 2016Pastor Penny Ellwood's eNote from The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs in Blue Springs, Missouri, United States for Friday, 5 August 2016
Resurrection Blue Springs,
Greetings on this steamy Friday morning! There has been a lot of progress this week in our building. As you can see from this photo taken earlier this week, the sheetrock is going up! The new walls in the sanctuary are up, the new single restroom is coming together and the entrance to KiDSCOR has been moved to its new location. It's been exciting to watch the progress being made each day.
With the start of school quickly approaching, our staff team has also been working hard during all this construction on the preparations for launching our fall programs. These include discipleship groups, missions, kids and teens ministries. It's been great to be able to assign some of these upcoming activities to the new spaces we will have completed in the next few weeks. I hope you'll take a close look at the offerings listed below. We'll have Alpha and two Disciple course offerings for those wanting to grow in their knowledge of God and the Bible. Parents, I'll think you'll be interested to learn about a new parenting class being offered on Conscious Discipline. Sign ups are available online or at Guest Services on Sunday.
I hope everyone is making plans to attend our Annual Church Picnic this Sundayafternoon. We gather every August just before school begins to enjoy some fellowship, fun and food together. Boat rides will start at the dock across from the clubhouse and the outdoor games will be set up to play at 4 pm. We'll begin serving food at 5 pm. There is plenty of space under the shelter and in the clubhouse so plan to come rain or shine and please feel free to invite friends to join us. Right now, it looks like we could have a much cooler day in store for our fun!
Finally, I want to invite you to join us in worship on Sunday as we conclude our sermon series on the art of neighboring. This weekend we'll be focusing on specific and practical ways to meet and engage our neighbors.
In the meantime, take a look at all that is coming up in the next few weeks.
Return Your Back to School Supplies this Sunday - Don't forget to return your school supplies for Wendell Phillips @ Attucks Elementary School this Sunday. We'll be delivering them later next week for the start of the new school year. If you didn't pick up a bag but would like to contribute, you can still make a donation towards the purchase of items in bulk – $35 is all it takes to get everything a student will need for the year. A donation of any size is appreciated.
Celebrate with Us at the All-Church Picnic! Join our Resurrection Blue Springs community on Sunday, August 7, at the Lake Tapawingo Clubhouse at 244 Dockside Drive. Games and boat rides start at 4 pm. Boat rides will be offered from the dock just below the clubhouse from 4-5 pm. We'll start serving food at 5 pm. Bring a side dish or dessert to share, and we’ll provide the fried chicken! You’ll be able to eat inside in A/C or outside under the shelter, so don’t let the weather keep you from this fun opportunity to connect with your church neighbors!
Resurrection Foundation Information Meeting – Dessert and Conversation, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 6:30 pm in Leawood, room B206. Pastor Adam Hamilton will share how Resurrection Foundation helps us continue to be a vital church. Attendees will receive a copy of the book, At The Crossroads – Leadership Lessons for the Second Half of Life. RSVP by Aug. 10 online.
Attending the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit? Join Pastor Penny and our Rez Blue Springs staff for lunch and conversation Friday, Aug. 12 during the lunch break. Cost for a box lunch is $10 and includes sandwich, chips, cookie and water; please pre-purchase with cash or check Thursday morning, Aug. 11, at check-in. You are also welcome to bring your own lunch and come share in the discussion. Take advantage of this great opportunity to develop as a leader. You can still register for the Summit atcor.org/willow and enter the Priority Code: PREMIER16. The host site rate is now $119. Check out this year’s faculty at willowcreek.com/summit.
August FaithWork On Saturday, August 20th, we need people to help at the Kansas City Pet Project. This is a No Kill animal shelter in Kansas City with the goal of having no homeless animals. This organization cares for nearly 10,000 animals per year. The jobs could include cleaning transport kennels, working on the grounds, among other things. We will work from 11am to 1pm, starting with a tour of the facility. We will meet at 10am at church for donuts and carpool/caravan to the site. The address is 4400 Raytown Rd, Kansas City, MO 64129. This work is suitable for everyone school age and up. Register at Guest Services or online.
Explore Life’s Big Questions in Alpha! Alpha is open to anyone who has questions and wants to explore the Christian faith. Sessions include a meal, a short talk and discussion. Bring your questions and curiosity. Class offered Wednesday, 6:30-8:15 pm, startingSeptember 7. Cost is $10 for material. One of our discussion groups will be devoted just to singles at these sessions. Register at Guest Services or online.
Ready to take the next step in your faith journey? Disciple Bible Studies offer an enriching way to deepen your faith in community with others. Start with Disciple 1, which provides a foundational overview of the Bible in 24 weeks, then continue your journey with any one of the other Disciple course offerings. We'll be offering Disciple 2 this fall at our campus. Other Disciple class options are available on our Leawood campus. See these options at cor.org/disciple.
- Disciple 1 Wednesdays at 6:30 pm starting September 7. This class provides a foundational overview of the Bible. Beginning with Genesis and continuing through Revelation, Disciple gives the Old and New Testaments equal time, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as a revelation of God. Group members will read approximately 80% of the Bible in this 24-week study. Disciple Bible Study is enriching, informational, transformational, faith deepening and offers time to develop deep, lasting friendships as you study, reflect and pray together with your group. Disciple draws upon the work of scholars, the personal Bible reading and study of the participant, and dynamic group discussion to aid a deeper understanding of the Bible. Disciple 1 Study Manual is $35 and will be available soon at Guest Services. Childcare available on request. Register at Guest Services or online.
- Disciple 2 Starts Wednesday, Sept. 7, 6:30-8:30 pm. Disciple 2 is an in-depth study of Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts. Genesis and Exodus are foundational books of the Bible that cover creation, Noah, Abraham, Moses and more. You will also study the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts and be encouraged to practice spiritual disciplines. (32-week study, Disciple 1 is pre-requisite) Disciple 2 Study Manuals are $35 each and will be available soon at Guest Services. Childcare available on request. Register at Guest Services or online.
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I look forward to seeing you this weekend.
Abundant Blessings,
Penny
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
Mark Maschger, Ministry Associate mark.maschger@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 East Jefferson Street
Blue Springs, Missouri 64014, United States
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