Pastor Penny Ellwood's eNote from The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs in Blue Springs, Missouri, United States for Friday, 12 August 2016

Friday, August 12, 2016Pastor Penny Ellwood's eNote from The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs in Blue Springs, Missouri, United States for Friday, 12 August 2016Greetings Resurrection Blue Springs,
Every parent I’ve talked with this week is in back to school mode. It’s hard to believe it’s that time already! As most of our children will begin classes next week, this Sunday will be “promotion Sunday” during worship. Our children and youth will move up to their next grade-level after we take a moment during worship to bless the backpacks and offer prayers for all our students and educators. Encourage your children to bring their backpacks for the blessing.
This Sunday we will begin an exciting new sermon series by Pastor Adam. We’ll have the opportunity to experience the places where the story of Moses and the Exodus took place. Through original video clips filmed on location in Egypt – including the pyramids, Luxor, the Nile River delta and the Sinai wilderness – we’ll explore how the remarkable story of Moses continues to speak to our lives today. Invite someone to come worship with us – you can share this video invitation with them: https://vimeo.com/177806371
I’m going to keep it short this week as we’re in the midst of hosting The Global Leadership Summit in our sanctuary. We have 50 participants here listening to world-class speakers teach about leadership principles. John Maxwell, one of my favorite writers on this subject is up next so I want to take some notes.
Be sure to take a close look below at all the classes we have starting soon. . .
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.
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.
Share the Gift of Life – Blood Drive Monday, August 22, 3:30-7 pm. Donor Bus at Resurrection Blue Springs Your blood donation can help save two lives during a time of critical need. Make an appointment today at savealifenow.org, enter Sponsor Code:CORBS. For additional details, contact Betty Witt at 816.582.7809 or bettywitt@pobox.com .
Interested in membership at Resurrection? Looking for a deeper level of connection and commitment? Join us for Pizza with Pastor Penny where you will learn more about Resurrection, what it means to be a Methodist, and what the expectations are for membership, Sunday, Aug. 28, 12:15-2:15 pm, Student Center. Register atcor.org/bluesprings/coffee.
rezlife Fall Kick-Off for youth group begins with a pool party and dinner for all 6th-12th graders on Sunday, Aug. 28, 4-7 pm at the Gorman’s pool, 600 NE Country Club Drive, Blue Springs. Parents are invited to stay for a short parent meeting at 4 pm. Youth group will begin regular sessions Sunday, Sept. 11, 6-7:30 pm. Contact Bill Ellwood atbillellwood@hotmail.com.
Make First Fridays Your Fave! Hey all you Kindergarten – 5th graders, join us for TGIF on the first Fridays of each month, 7-8:30 pm beginning Sept. 2. Registration opens,Monday, Aug. 15 at cor.org/bluesprings/kidscor.
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.

Conscious Discipline Parenting Class - Conscious Discipline – We are excited to announce that Janet Clark from Play to Learn Preschool in Blue Springs will be leading an 8-week Conscious Discipline class starting Monday, Sept. 12, at 6:30 pm. This class will fill up fast! Register at Guest Services or online here. Cost is $15 per person (payable at the first class) and covers the book Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline. Childcare available by request.
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I look forward to seeing you this weekend.
Abundant Blessings,
Penny
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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 NorthEast Jefferson Street

Blue Springs, Missouri 64014, United States
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