Weekly eNote from Pastor Scott Chrostek for Friday, September 9, 2016 from The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown in Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Weekly eNote from Pastor Scott Chrostek for Friday, September 9, 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. I feel like this week has flown by and it’s hard to think that the weekend is already upon us. I’m excited to share that tomorrow morning our downtown team heads out in mission to Honduras! Last weekend at the 9am service, we had the opportunity to pray over the men and women who are going to spend next week serving in El Obraje, just outside of Danli, Honduras. They will be continuing to build relationships and work in that community. Please join me in praying for them this week…and be sure to check our Facebook page to see the daily updates.

This weekend we are returning to our sermon series on Moses. We’ll be returning to Egypt as Pastor Adam looks specifically at Exodus 19 & 20 and the Ten Commandments. Also, all weekend long in each worship service, we’ll taking time to remember the events of 9/11. If you can believe it, this weekend is the 15th anniversary of the September attacks on the World Trade Center. We’ll have an opportunity to pray for our nation, address our fear and remember all of those lives lost. I hope you’ll join me in prayer.
In the meantime, there are variety of opportunities to get engaged and involved in the life of our church. Please take a look at our upcoming events and community groups.Women’s Breakfast Series Fall Kickoff This Saturday! You won’t want to miss this breakfast onSeptember 10 at 9am, as we hear from none other than Kelly Sisney, Director of Operations for Resurrection Downtown, as she addresses Love, Laughter and the Lord! And knowing Kelly, it will be heavy on the laughter! Bring a breakfast item to share … bring a friend … come and get to know other women! If you don’t have time to make or pick up a breakfast item, come on anyway—there’s always plenty! For questions, contact Michele Janson at mjanson@everestkc.net or visit cor.org/downtown/womensbreakfast.
Rezdt 20/30 Young Adults Trivia Tuesday, September 13 at 7 pm at Cinder Block Brewery. Do you have a lot of knowledge that is going unused? Do you know a bit of trivia? If you said "yes" to any of these, then you are perfect for the RezDT 20/30 Trivia Tuesday! If you are in your early 20’s to mid-30’s, no matter your relationship status, head over to the Cinder Block Brewery, 110 E. 18th Ave, North Kansas City, MO. The questions begin at 7 pm. For more information, visit cor.org/downtown/rezdt2030 or contact Emily Krause atemilynkrause@gmail.com or Shannon Sinn at ssinn@kc.rr.com.
FaithWork – Saturday, September 17, at 9 am. Join us at 1522 McGee as we invite everyone to spend aSaturday morning in service to our city. FaithWork provides a meaningful way to participate in the mission of God by serving and working alongside others. All you need are some work clothes and a willing heart! This month, we will be partnering with Kansas City Rescue Mission – painting projects; Rose Brooks – Bingo with residents; Whitfield Elementary – misc. projects; Upper Room – sort and organize books. The Knitting Group will have a special project beginning this month upstairs in KiDSCOR. Following FaithWork, join us in fellowship for lunch at Ricos Tacos Lupe at 802 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, MO. For more information, visit cor.org/downtown/faithwork.
Matthew's Ministry Family Day Out Downtown! Sunday, September 18 from 1-4 pm at 1522 McGee.Individuals of all ages with special needs and their siblings are invited to a fun-filled day of crafts, activities, and fellowship while parents and caregivers take an afternoon for themselves. Participants must register by Wednesday, July 13 so that we may plan accordingly for snacks and volunteers. This is an open event to the community. You do not need to be a member of the church to participate. For more information, to volunteer or to register, please contact Hannah Murray at Hannah.Murray@cor.org.
Rezdt 20/30 Sand Volleyball Night - Monday, September 19 at 6pm. Come out for a fun evening of sand volleyball at the new volleyball courts on the east end of Berkley Riverfront Park. Contact Audrey Thrasher ataudreythrasher31@gmail.com with questions. For more information, visit cor.org/downtown/rezdt2030.
Friendship on the Margins – Thursdays at 6:30pm, beginning September 22. Join Pastor Patrick as he leads this 6-week study which deals with the concept that in our anonymous and dehumanized world, the simple practice of friendship is radically countercultural. Sometimes Christians inadvertently marginalize and objectify the very ones they most want to serve. When we befriend those on the margins of society by practicing hospitality and welcome, we create communities where righteousness and justice can be lived out. The book for this study, Friendship on the Margins, by Christopher L. Heuertz and Christine D. Pohl may be purchased on line. Scholarships are available. For questions, contact Patrick.mclaughlin@cor.org.To register for this class go to cor.org/downtown/classes.
Don’t miss out on the 2nd Annual RezDT Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, September 24 at 9 am at Washington Square Park (Pershing & Grand – across the street from Crown Center). We all love our pets - they are our friends, our family and they love us no matter what! Bring your pet for a Blessing or bring your memories of a special pet. We’ll have a small gift and a blessing for both! For more information, contactLea.Morrison@cor.org or visit cor.org/downtown/blesstheanimals.
SAVE THE DATE: Men’s Campout! September 23-24. Join other guys for this amazing time of fellowship starting Friday, Sept. 23, at 1 pm with lunch, followed by an afternoon of hiking, fishing and target practice. Dinner is at 6:30 pm, followed by a spiritual lesson around the campfire. Stay the night and sleep under the stars on private land near Williamsburg, KS (about 1 hour south of RezDT). Enjoy breakfast together, more spirit-led discussion and be out by mid-day. Cash donations to help offset groceries will be collected in a free will donation at the event. For more information and to register, visit cor.org/downtown/menscampout or contact dan@starkravingsolutions.com.
SAVE THE DATE: Christmas in October – The time has arrived to sign up for helping fix up houses with Christmas in October, scheduled for Saturday, October 8! We look forward to working alongside our friends from Centennial UMC in the neighborhood of our partner school, Wendell Phillips at Attucks Elementary. To sign up as a Captain or a worker, go to cor.org/downtown/cio. If you have questions, please email or call Pastor Patrick at patrick.mclaughlin@cor.org or (816) 979-1330.
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It is such a privilege to be a part of this community...Have a great Friday and I'll look forward to seeing you in worship this weekend as we return to Exodus and focus in on the 10 Commandments!
Blessings,
Scott
@scottchrostek
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The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown
1508 Grand Boulevard.

Kansas City, Missouri 64108, United States
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