Greetings Resurrection Blue Springs,
We have had a great response to our Faithwork tomorrow morning to pack hygiene kits for Heart to Heart for disaster relief. All the serving spots are full and then some! I’m always excited for these times when we can come together and serve alongside our children, giving them the opportunity to experience with us the value and joy that comes from serving others. I am extremely grateful to Sherree Gorman and her missions team that does so much behind the scenes work to make these opportunities available to us. When you see Sherree please thank her for the many hours she gives us to make these events possible. If you’d like to be a part of this missions planning team, let me know.
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, we begin a new sermon series this Sunday entitled, With Grateful Hearts, exploring the amazing power of gratitude. Numerous psychological studies have found that gratitude increases happiness and well-being, improves mental and physical health, and is key in strengthening marriages and all other relationships. Hundreds of verses in scripture speak to the importance of gratitude in developing a deep and meaningful spiritual life.
As a part of this series, this Sunday we are initiating a 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge across all of our campuses. This weekend only, we will hand out Gratitude Journals, one per person in attendance. These journals will be used to help us experience more fully the power of gratitude. I look forward to preaching this series and taking this journey with you. If you’ve been considering inviting a friend to worship, this is a great opportunity.
In light of the heartbreaking church shooting in Texas, I wanted you to know that we approach the safety and security of our Resurrection Blue Springs members and guests very seriously. Every worship service we have a security team in place, led by a paid, trained professional, to ensure the safety of our congregation. This team of over 25 volunteers goes through both Safe Gatherings training (for child and special needs protection), as well as training for emergency preparedness, including CPR and AED use. We make it a practice to schedule annual training events for active shooter scenarios and have emergency procedures in place for other events such as a fire or tornado. We want you to be able to relax and fully engage in worship when you come to Resurrection.
Don't forget that this Sunday we have a Pizza with the Pastor gathering for those who'd like to know more about Resurrection and the expectations for membership. You will find details about signing up below, as well as other upcoming opportunities to connect, grow, and serve.
I look forward to seeing you this weekend!
Pastor Penny
Upcoming Events & Activities:
Pizza with the Pastor
Are you considering joining Church of the Resurrection? Join us for Pizza with the Pastor on Sunday, Nov. 12, 12:15 pm. Get to know Pastor Penny and learn more about our church, and should you decide to take the next step, a short membership ceremony will be held at the end. Click here to register.
Confirmation class forming now
Starting January 2018 – Open to any student 7th-12th grade ready to grow in faith and who hasn’t already been confirmed. Sign up at Guest Services or email Caleb.Longest@cor.org.
Rezlife Metamorphosis Fall Retreat - High School
For 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.
Share the Gift of Life - Rez Blue Springs Blood Drive
Wednesday, November 22, 3-7 pm in Fellowship Hall. Sign up to donate blood at the Resurrection Blue Springs Blood Drive in honor of Sara Tuttle-Inman for Brain Cancer Awareness. Did you know that CBC needs to collect 580 pints of blood every day and over 140,000 pints annually to meet the needs of our local hospitals? Please share your gift of life with patients in need. To make an appointment online, visit esavealifenow.org and use Sponsor Code: saratuttle. For additional details contact Laura Ward.
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 2, 9:30-11 am. Bring the whole family for an Advent celebration with Santa and Buddy the Elf. We’ll have pancakes “elf” style. Our children’s choir will be leading Christmas carols since we know that “singing loud for all to hear is the best way to spread Christmas cheer!” We’ll have fun activities for the whole family as well as a chance to get your yearly photo with Santa. All your family and friends are welcome to come along too. Volunteers are needed for the morning. Sign up to help at the KiDSCOR desk or Guest Services.
The United Methodist Church of the 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
For after-hours pastoral care, please call (913) 338-9477.
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