Weekly eNote from Pastor Jason Gant - from The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West in Olathe, Kansas, United States for Friday, 12 August 2016
Resurrection West,
It’s back to school time! We’ve got a 5th grader and 2nd grader in the Gant household and the girls are so excited for this school year! I’m also very excited for the new series we begin this Sunday on Moses. Pastor Adam spent time earlier this year in Egypt (funded by the United Methodist Publishing House - Abingdon Press) studying and traveling through Egypt for a deeper understanding of the life of Moses and the Exodus story. This will be a very engaging series as we journey together through the life of Moses. We also have a Monday night study coinciding with this series including a meal and childcare. More details below. Invite a friend, neighbor, co-worker or friend. Just yesterday I met someone for the first time and invited them to worship. I hope to greet them in worship on Sunday.
This Sunday is what we call “promotion Sunday” where our children and students move up to their next grade-level. We have nursery and Sunday school up through 5th grade at all three services and SundaySchool for 6th-8th graders at 9am and 10:45am. We encourage our high school students to worship with their families at 9am, 10:45am, or 5pm. Here are the specific age and grade-level breakdowns for KiDSCOR Children’s Ministry and rezlife student ministries:
KiDSCOR Children’s Ministry | cor.org/west/kidscor | 9 am, 10:45 am, 5 pm
•Nursery – birth up to approx. 24 months (children turning 3 after Sept. 1, 2017)
•Early Childhood – approx. 24 months (children turning 3 before Aug. 31, 2017) - Pre-K
•Elementary – promoted to new grade levels, Kindergarten – 5th grade
Rezlife Student Ministry | cor.org/west/students
•Sunday School for Middle School Students – 6th-8th graders promoted to new grade levels today begin meeting weekly on Sundays at 9 am and 10:45 am
•rezlife youth group – Fall Kickoff for youth group is Wednesday, Aug. 24, 6:30-8:30 pm forall Middle School and High School students. New times for the Middle School and High School youth groups beginAug. 31: Middle School – 6-7:30 pm, High School – 7-8:30 pm.Meal available, (donation requested).
We have many more opportunities to grow together, serve together, and care for one another. Take a look at the options below and get connected in knowing, loving, and serving God here at RezWest.
WOW (Women of West) Coffee Bar - Calling all women! Please join us for the first annual WOW (Women of West) Coffee Bar on Saturday, August 20 from 9:00-10:00 a.m.! Pamper yourself with a special coffee from Espresso Ahla Cart and hear about all of the upcoming fall opportunities for women. You won't want to miss it!
Give Blood, Save a Life at the Resurrection West Blood Drive – Tuesday, August 23, 1-7 pm. Share the gift of life! Anyone who is healthy, at least 16 years old (under 18 needs parental consent) and weighs at least 110 pounds may donate blood. Make appointment at savealifenow.org, enter sponsor code “rezwest.”
Resurrection West Care Night – We are a church that cares about you and what you’re going through. Starting Tuesday, September 6, you are invited to gather with others at 6:45 pm at Resurrection West for eight consecutive Tuesday evenings of learning and support. This Fall, we will offer two classes: depression/anxiety help and grief support. For more information or to register, contact Pastor Chris atchris.holliday@cor.org
Thursday Live Women’s Study – Ready to go deeper in your faith alongside women like you? Join us Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 beginning September 8 in the lower level classroom at the end of the hall! You can choose one of our three exciting studies: The Gospel of Mark: The Jesus We Are Aching For by Lisa Harper, The Purpose Drive Life by Rick Warren, or House or Home: God's Blueprint for Biblical Parenting by Chip Ingram. Childcare is available. For more information or to register, go tocor.org/west/thursdaylive
Saturday Morning Women - Are you a burn-the-candle-at-both-ends kind of gal with lots of room for improvement when it comes to creating margins for rest? But you actually love it and wouldn't want it any other way? Well, so does Lisa Harper. In her humorous and packed-with-biblical-wisdom way, Lisa shows us that it is possible for a frazzled nature to be glorifying to the Lord. Join us on Saturdays beginningSeptember 10th as we study Overextended….and loving most of it! The Unexpected Joy of Being Harried, Heartbroken, and Hurling Oneself Off Cliffs. Costs including book is $18.00; without book $5.00. Sessions begin with breakfast followed by teaching and small group discussion. Sign-ups after the services this weekend. cor.org/west/saturday-morning-womens-study
Saturday Morning Men – join us beginning Saturday, Sept. 10, from 8-9:30 am, as we start a 10-week study of More Than a Fisherman by Dr. Jim Grassi. This book provides guidance for men who desire to mentor others or to be mentored, using Jesus and the twelve disciples as a model. We meet downstairs from 8-9:30 am, and will be serving breakfast catered by HyVee ($5 donation requested). Cost of the book is $11. Contact Allan Henning at anhenning6@gmail.com for questions. No registration necessary.
Monday Morning Women’s Group begins their new study September 12th at 9:30 in the Bible Theater downstairs. Jim Pressler will lead a study of James Dobson book, Your Legacy, the Greatest Gift. Contact Margee Castle for more information at macastle@aol.com. No registration necessary.
Building Better Moms - New school year session begins on Tuesday night Sept. 13th (6:30-8:30 pm) andWednesday morning Sept. 14th (9:30-11:30 am). Group typically meets twice a month with a variety of topics to help mom’s on the Christian journey. Register at cor.org/west/bbm
Fall Upward Sports Ministry Registration Open for Fall Soccer, Flag Football and Cheerleading!Upward Sports brings children and adults to know, love and follow Jesus through sports and recreation. We use Upward Sports 360 Progression to help children develop mentally, athletically, spiritually and socially. Cost for each sport is $85 per child, $10 discount for each additional child registered. All practices begin the week of August 29. First Soccer season opens September 10, with Flag Football and Cheer beginning September 17. Learn more and register atcor.org/west/upward.
Serve with the Backpacks Ministry or Become a Backpack Angel - Did you know that over 90% of the children at our partner school, Ridgeview Elementary, qualify for free or reduced lunches? Families at risk for hunger struggle to provide children with the nutrition they need to thrive. As a result, many children come to school too distracted by their empty stomachs to focus on doing well in school. The Backpacks for Hunger program provides needed food to children who would otherwise not receive adequate nutrition during the weekends or school breaks. There are many ways to help. You can pick up food, fill bags, deliver bags and/or assist with administrative tasks. For more information on serving, please contact our RezWest Backpacks Coordinator, Jill Crockett, at rezwestbackpacks@gmail.com. You can also help a child at one of Resurrection’s partner schools get the nutrition they need by being a "Backpack Angel". A gift of $200 will support a child for the entire school year. You can help a child now with a monthly or yearly monetary contribution. Electronic payment options are available through August 14. Go tocor.org/giveonline and select the “Give Online With Pushpay” tab. Cash, Check and EFT (Elecronic Funds Transfer) options are available year-round at cor.org/backpacks.
Financial Peace University - This 9-week life-changing course begins Thursday night September 15th(6:30-8:15 pm) and childcare is available. The course is $100 and is designed to empower people to manage their money, eliminate debt and and build wealth. Register at cor.org/fpu
No FaithWork this Saturday. Just a reminder that when we have MEGA MISSION in a month, we do not have FaithWork on that month’s second Saturday. The next FaithWork will be at 9 am on Saturday, September 10. But remember, you can serve your neighbors near and far in a host of ways anytime, anywhere. Happy serving!
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My hope is that each of you will get involved across RezWest this fall. We have men’s groups, women’s groups, studies, service opportunities and more all to fulfill our purpose of building a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people are becoming deeply committed Christians. I also hope you will make a renewed commitment to be in worship every week! When we come together each week the Holy Spirit moves and fills us to go out as Christ’s light.
I can’t wait to kick off this new series with you on Sunday, but for now I’m off to officiate a wedding, which is always such an honor!
Looking forward to worshiping with you on Sunday,
Pastor Jason
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West
24000 West Valley Parkway
Olathe, Kansas 66061, United States
West office - 913-538-7800
For an after hours urgent pastoal care need call 913-338-9477
Resurrection West Staff
Travis Morgan - Director of Staffing and Operations
Chris Holliday - Associate Pastor, Care and Missions
David Robertson - Director of Community Life
Lindsay Hefner - Director of Worship Arts
Ryan Rancudo - Assistant Director of Worship Arts
Rick Webb - Director of rezlife Student Ministries
Christie Walker - Director of KiDS COR Children's Ministries
Lynnlea Nelson - Early Childhood Program Director
Sommer Kelling - Nursery Coordinator
Debbie Dietz - Coordinating Assistant to Pastor Jason
Kevin Euston - Technical Producer Team Lead
James Wear - Technical Producer Media and Graphics
The United Methodist Church of the
Resurrection West
24000 West Valley Parkway
It’s back to school time! We’ve got a 5th grader and 2nd grader in the Gant household and the girls are so excited for this school year! I’m also very excited for the new series we begin this Sunday on Moses. Pastor Adam spent time earlier this year in Egypt (funded by the United Methodist Publishing House - Abingdon Press) studying and traveling through Egypt for a deeper understanding of the life of Moses and the Exodus story. This will be a very engaging series as we journey together through the life of Moses. We also have a Monday night study coinciding with this series including a meal and childcare. More details below. Invite a friend, neighbor, co-worker or friend. Just yesterday I met someone for the first time and invited them to worship. I hope to greet them in worship on Sunday.
This Sunday is what we call “promotion Sunday” where our children and students move up to their next grade-level. We have nursery and Sunday school up through 5th grade at all three services and SundaySchool for 6th-8th graders at 9am and 10:45am. We encourage our high school students to worship with their families at 9am, 10:45am, or 5pm. Here are the specific age and grade-level breakdowns for KiDSCOR Children’s Ministry and rezlife student ministries:
KiDSCOR Children’s Ministry | cor.org/west/kidscor | 9 am, 10:45 am, 5 pm
•Nursery – birth up to approx. 24 months (children turning 3 after Sept. 1, 2017)
•Early Childhood – approx. 24 months (children turning 3 before Aug. 31, 2017) - Pre-K
•Elementary – promoted to new grade levels, Kindergarten – 5th grade
Rezlife Student Ministry | cor.org/west/students
•Sunday School for Middle School Students – 6th-8th graders promoted to new grade levels today begin meeting weekly on Sundays at 9 am and 10:45 am
•rezlife youth group – Fall Kickoff for youth group is Wednesday, Aug. 24, 6:30-8:30 pm forall Middle School and High School students. New times for the Middle School and High School youth groups beginAug. 31: Middle School – 6-7:30 pm, High School – 7-8:30 pm.Meal available, (donation requested).
We have many more opportunities to grow together, serve together, and care for one another. Take a look at the options below and get connected in knowing, loving, and serving God here at RezWest.
- Follow Moses this Fall - Begins Monday!
- WOW (Women of West) Coffee Bar - August 20
- Blood Drive - Tuesday, August 23
- Care Night - Begins September 6
- Thursday Live for Women - Begins September 8
- Saturday Morning Women - Begins September 10
- Saturday Morning Men - Begins September 10
- Monday Morning Women - New Study September 12
- Building Better Mom's - Sessions start September 13 and 14
- Fall Upward Sports Registration Open!
- Serve with the Backpack Ministry or Become a Backpack Angel
- Financial Peace University - Begins Thursday September 15
- No Faithwork this Saturday
WOW (Women of West) Coffee Bar - Calling all women! Please join us for the first annual WOW (Women of West) Coffee Bar on Saturday, August 20 from 9:00-10:00 a.m.! Pamper yourself with a special coffee from Espresso Ahla Cart and hear about all of the upcoming fall opportunities for women. You won't want to miss it!
Give Blood, Save a Life at the Resurrection West Blood Drive – Tuesday, August 23, 1-7 pm. Share the gift of life! Anyone who is healthy, at least 16 years old (under 18 needs parental consent) and weighs at least 110 pounds may donate blood. Make appointment at savealifenow.org, enter sponsor code “rezwest.”
Resurrection West Care Night – We are a church that cares about you and what you’re going through. Starting Tuesday, September 6, you are invited to gather with others at 6:45 pm at Resurrection West for eight consecutive Tuesday evenings of learning and support. This Fall, we will offer two classes: depression/anxiety help and grief support. For more information or to register, contact Pastor Chris atchris.holliday@cor.org
Thursday Live Women’s Study – Ready to go deeper in your faith alongside women like you? Join us Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 beginning September 8 in the lower level classroom at the end of the hall! You can choose one of our three exciting studies: The Gospel of Mark: The Jesus We Are Aching For by Lisa Harper, The Purpose Drive Life by Rick Warren, or House or Home: God's Blueprint for Biblical Parenting by Chip Ingram. Childcare is available. For more information or to register, go tocor.org/west/thursdaylive
Saturday Morning Women - Are you a burn-the-candle-at-both-ends kind of gal with lots of room for improvement when it comes to creating margins for rest? But you actually love it and wouldn't want it any other way? Well, so does Lisa Harper. In her humorous and packed-with-biblical-wisdom way, Lisa shows us that it is possible for a frazzled nature to be glorifying to the Lord. Join us on Saturdays beginningSeptember 10th as we study Overextended….and loving most of it! The Unexpected Joy of Being Harried, Heartbroken, and Hurling Oneself Off Cliffs. Costs including book is $18.00; without book $5.00. Sessions begin with breakfast followed by teaching and small group discussion. Sign-ups after the services this weekend. cor.org/west/saturday-morning-womens-study
Saturday Morning Men – join us beginning Saturday, Sept. 10, from 8-9:30 am, as we start a 10-week study of More Than a Fisherman by Dr. Jim Grassi. This book provides guidance for men who desire to mentor others or to be mentored, using Jesus and the twelve disciples as a model. We meet downstairs from 8-9:30 am, and will be serving breakfast catered by HyVee ($5 donation requested). Cost of the book is $11. Contact Allan Henning at anhenning6@gmail.com for questions. No registration necessary.
Monday Morning Women’s Group begins their new study September 12th at 9:30 in the Bible Theater downstairs. Jim Pressler will lead a study of James Dobson book, Your Legacy, the Greatest Gift. Contact Margee Castle for more information at macastle@aol.com. No registration necessary.
Building Better Moms - New school year session begins on Tuesday night Sept. 13th (6:30-8:30 pm) andWednesday morning Sept. 14th (9:30-11:30 am). Group typically meets twice a month with a variety of topics to help mom’s on the Christian journey. Register at cor.org/west/bbm
Fall Upward Sports Ministry Registration Open for Fall Soccer, Flag Football and Cheerleading!Upward Sports brings children and adults to know, love and follow Jesus through sports and recreation. We use Upward Sports 360 Progression to help children develop mentally, athletically, spiritually and socially. Cost for each sport is $85 per child, $10 discount for each additional child registered. All practices begin the week of August 29. First Soccer season opens September 10, with Flag Football and Cheer beginning September 17. Learn more and register atcor.org/west/upward.
Serve with the Backpacks Ministry or Become a Backpack Angel - Did you know that over 90% of the children at our partner school, Ridgeview Elementary, qualify for free or reduced lunches? Families at risk for hunger struggle to provide children with the nutrition they need to thrive. As a result, many children come to school too distracted by their empty stomachs to focus on doing well in school. The Backpacks for Hunger program provides needed food to children who would otherwise not receive adequate nutrition during the weekends or school breaks. There are many ways to help. You can pick up food, fill bags, deliver bags and/or assist with administrative tasks. For more information on serving, please contact our RezWest Backpacks Coordinator, Jill Crockett, at rezwestbackpacks@gmail.com. You can also help a child at one of Resurrection’s partner schools get the nutrition they need by being a "Backpack Angel". A gift of $200 will support a child for the entire school year. You can help a child now with a monthly or yearly monetary contribution. Electronic payment options are available through August 14. Go tocor.org/giveonline and select the “Give Online With Pushpay” tab. Cash, Check and EFT (Elecronic Funds Transfer) options are available year-round at cor.org/backpacks.
Financial Peace University - This 9-week life-changing course begins Thursday night September 15th(6:30-8:15 pm) and childcare is available. The course is $100 and is designed to empower people to manage their money, eliminate debt and and build wealth. Register at cor.org/fpu
No FaithWork this Saturday. Just a reminder that when we have MEGA MISSION in a month, we do not have FaithWork on that month’s second Saturday. The next FaithWork will be at 9 am on Saturday, September 10. But remember, you can serve your neighbors near and far in a host of ways anytime, anywhere. Happy serving!
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My hope is that each of you will get involved across RezWest this fall. We have men’s groups, women’s groups, studies, service opportunities and more all to fulfill our purpose of building a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people are becoming deeply committed Christians. I also hope you will make a renewed commitment to be in worship every week! When we come together each week the Holy Spirit moves and fills us to go out as Christ’s light.
I can’t wait to kick off this new series with you on Sunday, but for now I’m off to officiate a wedding, which is always such an honor!
Looking forward to worshiping with you on Sunday,
Pastor Jason
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West
24000 West Valley Parkway
Olathe, Kansas 66061, United States
West office - 913-538-7800
For an after hours urgent pastoal care need call 913-338-9477
Resurrection West Staff
Travis Morgan - Director of Staffing and Operations
Chris Holliday - Associate Pastor, Care and Missions
David Robertson - Director of Community Life
Lindsay Hefner - Director of Worship Arts
Ryan Rancudo - Assistant Director of Worship Arts
Rick Webb - Director of rezlife Student Ministries
Christie Walker - Director of KiDS COR Children's Ministries
Lynnlea Nelson - Early Childhood Program Director
Sommer Kelling - Nursery Coordinator
Debbie Dietz - Coordinating Assistant to Pastor Jason
Kevin Euston - Technical Producer Team Lead
James Wear - Technical Producer Media and Graphics
The United Methodist Church of the
Resurrection West
24000 West Valley Parkway
Olathe, Kansas 66061, United States
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