The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown in Kansas City, Missouri, United State "Weekly eNote from Pastor Scott Chrostek for Fridy, November 17, 2017
As I type this week’s email, I am on a bus heading back to the airport in Tel Aviv after a holy week of pilgrimage throughout the Promised Land (Israel) with 41 church members. I'm excited to share about the trip this weekend in worship. Check out a couple of images from our travels, below!
I am so ready to be back in Kansas City, to spend time with each of you in worship, and to be back home at Resurrection Downtown. This weekend I will shift focus from generosity to the power of gratitude, and the importance of giving thanks. As a part of this, I hope that you have taken advantage of our gratitude journals. Have you been giving thanks daily? Has it impacted your life in any way? These are questions we will wrestle with as we look at gratitude, like generosity, as having the power to lead us toward a better life.
There is lots going on this weekend! It is Commitment Weekend, a time when we invite everyone who considers Resurrection their church home to return their pledge cards by placing them on the altar, as an act of worship and a sign of our faithfulness to God. Wendy and I are prayerfully considering our commitment. We are seeking to grow our generosity and draw nearer to God with each passing day. If you are unable to be present in worship, I would invite you to please fill out your pledge online by clicking here.
Sunday morning, we will have a Chiefs Tailgate Breakfast after each of our worship services. We invite you to wear your Chiefs gear, if you have some, and enjoy a pancake breakfast in the parking lot! We also plan to project the Chiefs game in the sanctuary for anyone who would like to stick around and watch the game. This is one small way of expressing our thanksgiving for each and every one of you, as well as a great opportunity to build community.
I will be preaching live at RezDowntown this weekend. Bring your friends and family for a message on gratitude and fantastic pancakes!
Pastor Scott
Upcoming Events & Activities
Commitment Weekend Celebration
Join us this weekend and return your pledge cards on the altar during our services. If you are unable to attend this weekend, you can complete the online card at cor.org/downtown/give.
J.O.Y. in Serving – Thanksgiving at Healing House
No plans for Thanksgiving, or do you have some time to spare? Food donations and volunteers are still needed for Thanksgiving at The Healing House. To check out what is still needed, sign up, and see other details, visitcor.org/downtown/joy!
Healing House Open House & Ribbon Cutting
Healing House will host their annual open house tomorrow, Nov. 18 from 1 – 6 pm at 4602 St. John Ave in KCMO. See the Healing House homes up close and meet some of the current residents, who will be acting as tour guides. The open house will kick off with a celebratory ribbon cutting to introduce the Addiction Recovery Center (ARC) and construction. No need to RSVP – just show up and bring friends!
FaithWork
Join us tomorrow, Nov. 18, for our monthly FaithWork serving opportunities. FaithWork provides a meaningful way to be introduced to God’s work in the city through our ministry partners. Projects could be anything from painting to serving meals, cleaning up neighborhoods or playing with kids! Our hope is that serving will lead you to a journey of deeper faith through individual and small group commitments and relationships with our neighbors and ministry partners. For this FaithWork journey, all you need are some work clothes and a willing heart! Visit cor.org/downtown/faithwork for more information.
Chicken & Pickle with 40s and Up Group
Right after church on Sunday, Nov. 26, join us to play Pickleball at 12:30 pm! It’s simple to learn, or just come to watch, laugh, chat and eat after the game. Chicken N Pickle is located at 1761 Burlington, NKC. The cost is right around $15 per person (for 4 individuals) -- this includes 4 paddles and 1 pickleball. The more the merrier! For more information, contact Julie Skalla at julie_skalla@yahoo.com.
Finding Joy When You Miss a Loved One
Session three of our “Thriving, Not Just Surviving” holiday series. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 7 pm, at The Healing House (4602 St. John Ave., Kansas City MO, 64123).
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.
Check out our RezDT Missions blog here, or view our Wendell Phillips Elementary partnership newsletter.
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown
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