Good Morning and I hope you are doing well today. I am fresh off of an amazing night of worship with Glory Revival! What an powerful thing it was to see so many people worshiping and experiencing the life-changing love of God through creative worship. I want to thank our worship team and support teams, including all of our volunteers and staff members who were able to pull off such an extraordinary evening! Also, it's important that you you know that Thursday's worship night was a part of Leadership Institute, which has been going on all week long. LI is an event we host where over 1700 church leaders and pastors gathered together to find hope and renewal in their mission and ministry contexts. I am grateful to serve Christ here with you in Kansas City and I can't wait to see where we're heading into the future.
This week has also been a powerful week in terms of our construction progress. This weekend when you come out to worship you will see a lot more structural steel on site, including the support structure around our sanctuary! Please remember to continue praying for all the workers who are pulling together tirelessly to move our project forward. Remember you can always follow our webcam for progress updates at build.cor.org/downtown and if you want to see our latest construction update with Kelly and I, please visit our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/RezDowntown/.
This weekend will be a big one starting with our Citywide Pet Blessing at Liberty Memorial on Saturday morning starting at 9am. We'll have coffee, bounce houses, stuffed animals, games and crafts and a whole bunch of pets! I want to invite you to invite your friends to join us on Saturday with this great outreach to the city. Then in worship we will have the privilege of hearing from Rev. Emmanuel Cleaver III, as he shares with us a powerful message across all of our campuses for a very special weekend!
Happy Friday and God's Peace,
Pastor Scott
In the meantime, be sure to read below in order to get better connected to the life of our church:
Upcoming Events & Activities
Committee Nominations Underway
The following committees are seeking candidates to serve beginning in 2018: Finance, Trustees, Staff Parish Relations, Foundation, Nominations and Lay Delegates to Annual Conference. You can refer someone you know, or indicate your interest in serving by visiting cor.org/committees by Monday, October 16.
Caregivers' Group Fall Kick-Off!
Tuesday October 3 | 6:30 pm | 1522 McGee
Are you a caregiver for a family member or friend? Join our Caregivers’ Group and find support in prayer and a network of others who can relate. The group will kick-off the fall season on Tuesday, October 3 at 6:30pm in the 1522 McGee coffee shop and will continue to meet the first Tuesday of each month! The group’s fall study focus will be determined at the first meeting. It is open to anyone, Resurrection attendee or not. If you have any questions, please contact Kris Drummond at kdrummond6@gmail.com.
Stand Together KC
Sunday October 1 | 7:00 pm | Leawood Campus
Stand Together KC - Local Leader Panel: October 1, 7 pm at the Leawood campus. A special program at Church of the Resurrection will address what the Kansas City community can do to stand up for our neighbors and against the hate and intimidation espoused by white nationalist and white supremacist groups. Leaders of faith communities in the Kansas City area are coming together for this conversation, including Rev. Adam Hamilton, Rabbi Arthur Nemitoff and Rev. Emmanuel Cleaver III. For more details and to register, visit cor.org/downtown/standtogether.
Happy?
Tuesday October 3 | 6:30 pm | 1508 Grand
Join 40s and Up starting Tuesday, October 3, 6:30-8 pm at 1508 Grand for this 4-week book study. Matt Miofsky, noted author and pastor at The Gathering UMC, addresses the question, “Am I happy? He explores the value of relationships, a forgiving lifestyle, living in the present, feeling gratitude, and learning to release control. For more information go to cor.org/getconnected. For questions email Kelly.Sisney@cor.org.
RezDT 20/30s Study
Tuesday October 3 | 6:30 pm | Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters
Join RezDT 20/30’s starting Tuesday, October 3, at 6:30-8 pm for a 4-week book study. Matt Miofsky, noted author and pastor at The Gathering UMC, addresses the question, “Am I happy? He explores the value of relationships, a forgiving lifestyle, living in the present, feeling gratitude, and learning to release control. For more information go to cor.org/getconnected. For questions email Jory Mick at jorylmick@gmail.com.
Christmas in October (October FaithWork)
Saturday October 14 | 9:00 am
Christmas In October (CIO) is a local nonprofit that rehabilitates lower-income homes in the KC area. Through our relationship with CIO, Resurrection has become a major force in helping elderly, disabled and veteran homeowners remain in their homes. On October 14, we will aid in winterization, painting, yard clean-up, and minor repairs. Our Helping Hands construction team works with CIO year-round. Anyone 14 and older encouraged to participate. Register online at cor.org/downtown/serve. 20/30’s are encouraged to register and name RezDT 20/30s as their group, while others should plan to register and name RezDT as their group.
Congregational Care & Support
If you need pastoral care, call (816) 979-1330.
For after hours emergencies, please call (913) 338-9477.
To submit a prayer request, email Anne.Williams@cor.org.
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown
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