Friday, September 29, 2017
Greetings Resurrection Blue Springs, I’m writing from our Leawood campus where 1800 pastors and church leaders from around the country are gathered for Leadership Institute. This event is held by Resurrection every year and comes out of our passion to renew churches. Wednesday I had the opportunity to share, along with our Downtown and West campus pastors, the story of our start in Blue Springs. I was reminded again of just how fast time flies and how much we’ve accomplished in the last seven years working together to change lives and transform our community. I’m even more excited today than when we started, as we have so many dreams yet to fulfill and I sense God at work in a mighty way amongst us.
This Sunday Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Cleaver III will be offering our message in worship. Rev. Cleaver is lead pastor at St. James UMC. We’ve been partnering with St. James to discover together how we might build bridges across the racial divide in Kansas City. Then at 7 pm on our Leawood campus Rev. Cleaver and Pastor Adam will be joined by Rabbi Arthur Nemitoff for a panel discussion on how our community can stand together against racism, religious persecution, hate and violence. Kansas City Star columnist Mary Sanchez will also be there to provide some background on hate groups in our area. If you can’t make it in person, watch it on our live stream.
This Sunday in worship we’ll also be continuing the Methodist tradition of giving Bibles to all our 3rd grade students. Like baptism, this is an important milestone in the lives of our children and as their church family we are excited to help them continue to develop a deeper relationship with God through regular Bible reading. If you have a third grader and haven’t already notified Diane Enlow, please let her know by Sept. 30 so we can have your child’s Bible ready on Sunday.
We have another big day of serving coming up on Saturday, Oct. 14th so I want to make sure you’ve marked your calendars. Rez Blue Springs is sponsoring a Christmas in October house and providing volunteers for Drumm Farm’s City Slicker’s Hoedown, a fundraiser for the Children’s Center, Variety and Water4, three great charitable organizations. You’ll find more details on both of these events and others below.
Have a great day!
Pastor Penny
Upcoming Events & Activities
Let’s make our Neighborhood Food Drive the largest yet!
Don't forget to return your bags of non-perishable food items this Sunday, October 1.
Stand Together KC
Pastor Adam will be joined by other Kansas City area faith leaders on Sunday, Oct. 1, 7 pm in the Leawood Sanctuary, to share the message that our community is standing together against racism, religious persecution, hate and violence. Register at cor.org/standtogether.
Christmas in October
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. Anyone 14 and older encouraged to participate. No construction skills necessary. To register for the Blue Springs group's house, select House 04 (2620 Garfield, KCMO) when you click here.
FaithWork - City Slickers Hoedown at Drumm Farm
We need volunteers from 10am to 2pm on October 14th to help bus tables or run an activity booth for the City Slicker's Hoedown at Drumm Farm's Center for Children (3210 Lees Summit Rd, Independence, MO) This charity event will raise funds for three great charities: Drumm Farm in Independence (helping kids in foster care or homeless young adults build successful & well-adjusted lives), Variety – The Children’s Charity (supplying adaptive equipment to children with developmental disabilities), and Water4 – (locals putting sustainable clean water in communities globally). This Faithwork is open to anyone high school age or above. We need to know who is serving by October 4 so click here to sign up today!
Wiser Together Women's Study
Exploring the book of Proverbs this study, based on Bill Hybel’s book, Wiser Together, directs us in how to experience community and to grow in wisdom from both those who are like us as well as those who are different from us. It is learning the wisdom of unity and community. Morning or Evening sessions are being offered on Thursday's 10/5 – 11/9, at 10 – 11:30 am or 6:30 – 8 pm. Come join a group to affirm that no matter our age, stage or wage, we are all inseparably linked as sisters with one Holy Father! To register, click here.
Live and Let Think (Start date now Oct. 11)
If you question faith, wonder about God or carry lots of lingering doubts and concern, join us Wednesdays, October 11 – November 15 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm as we discuss tough issues of faith, ask questions and discover what others think about God. Sessions begin with a meal, followed by a short talk and discussion in a small group setting. This class is comprised of Short talks. Big questions. Doubts welcome. Cost for materials is $10 + meal donation. Learn more or click here to register.
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, Oct. 16.
Rezlife Metamorphosis Fall Retreats
For grades 6-8 – Nov. 3-5; grades 9-12 – Nov. 17-19. Youthfront Camp West, Edgerton, KS, with outdoor games, campfires, hayrides, worship activities in large and small group settings and time for students to grow deeper in their faith. For more information and registration, click here.
* For a complete list of upcoming activities, visit cor.org/bluesprings/events.
Resurrection Blue Springs Staff
Rev. Penny Ellwood, Resurrection Blue Springs Pastor
Mike Ash, Worship Leader & Director of Community
Caleb Longest, Director of Student Ministries
Diane Enlow, Director of Children's Ministries
Riley Ledford, Technical Producer
Heather Sooley, Operations Coordinating Assistant
Stephanie Weigel, Guest Connections Coordinating Assistant
Caitlin Willis, Nursery Coordinator
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs
Blue Springs Missouri 64014, United States
For after-hours pastoral care, please call (913) 338-9477.
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