Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Candlelight Christmas Eve was amazing this past weekend! Thanks again to the dozens of volunteers who help to welcome 3,104 at seven services over two days of celebrating the birth of Christ! Pastor Adam gave an inspiring message to carry us forward in faith this coming year and the music and media from the worship arts team was just incredible!
This Sunday, Dec. 31st, we conclude the ‘Rediscovering Joy’ series with a look at Luke 2 when Simeon and Anna encounter the Christ child. It will be my privilege to preach live as we celebrate Christmas and the New Year together. I’m excited to share a vision I believe God has for us at RezWest in 2018 and how we might ‘reveal’ Jesus in our lives in this new year. We resume our normal Sunday schedule with 8am, 9:30am, 11am, & 5pm. KiDSCOR Sunday School will be at all four services, but no 6th-8th grade Sunday School at 9:30 & 11am. rezlife middle school Sunday School will resume on January 7th.
Finally, please remember that any giving contributions must be placed in the offering during worship services on Sunday to be deductive in 2017. You may also donate online through Pushpay at cor.org/west/give no later than 11:59pm CDT, Sunday, Dec. 31.
Looking forward to worshipping with you on Sunday,
Pastor Jason
Upcoming Events & Activities
Winter Thursday Live Women's Study 2018 dates
Join us Jan. 11, 18, 25; Feb. 1, 15, 22 and March 1, 9:30-11:30 am; childcare available for 6 weeks and up. Register at cor.org/west/signup.
Thursday Live 2018 class offerings:
• Open Your Bible by Raechel Myers, Amanda Bible Williams; facilitated by Tracy Gervais, Anne Strempke
• Soul Keeping by John Ortberg; facilitated by Diane Robertson
Begin 2018 growing in study Tuesdays with the ‘Religions of the World’
Pastor Adam is beginning a new sermon series January 7th entitled "Christianity and World Religions." RezWest will offer a Tuesday night class each week beginning January 9, 6:15-8:00 pm. The content will be based on the preceding Sunday's sermon. Pastors Jason Gant, Chris Holliday, John Yost and Dave Robertson will take turns discussing Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. The class is 6 weeks and a meal is optional. Childcare is also available. Register at cor.org/west/signup. For more information, email David.Robertson@cor.org.
MLK MEGA MISSION Serve Day – January 15th!
Monday, Jan. 15, 9-11:30 am. Meet at Resurrection West for a morning of service and community building as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his amazing impact on our country and world. Pack over 30,000 meals to help tackle hunger internationally, fill more than 1000 bag lunches to assist the homeless in Kansas City and make Valentines for Veterans. We'll also spend time in the hands-on prayer room and focus on connecting with God, embracing diversity and loving/serving all. All participants will receive a 2018 MEGA MISSION t-shirt. All ages welcome. No sign-up required. For more information, contact Chris.Holliday@cor.org.
Pre-Baptism Class - Jan. 16th, 5:30pm
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 5:30 pm, Room 025. If you are considering baptism, plan to attend this 40-minute class with Pastor Jason. Children are welcome to attend with their parents. For more information, email Debbie.Dietz@cor.org, or call the church at 913-538-7800. No registration needed; all are welcome.
KiDSCOR – Summer 2018 Save the Date!
Sports Camp (K-5th Grade) June 11-15
It’s a half-day of sports, faith and friendship! Great instruction, daily devotions, skill development and so much more. No prior sports experience necessary. Go Team West!
Vacation Bible Camp (K-5th Grade) June 25-30
Get ready for a week of action-packed fun! Science, arts & crafts, hilarious dramas, recreation and Bible exploring – you won’t want to miss it!
Rezlife West Totally Tubular – Middle School Students
Join us for a weekend getaway! Sunday, Feb. 18–Monday, Feb. 19, at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park in Des Moines, IA. You know how fun sledding is – tubing is even better! The hill is 15 stories high, lighted and you don’t have to walk back up! As the surface lifts pull you to the top, prepare for the release, which sends you flying down the 1,000-foot runs. All lanes are constantly monitored for everyone’s safety. Tubes are provided. The cost is $115 per student. For more details and to register, go to cor.org/west/students.
Rezlife West Peace Retreat – High School Students
Join us for a weekend getaway! Friday, March 9–Monday, March 12, at Camp Horizon in Arkansas City, KS. Relax and have lots of fun with friends. The weekend will be filled with activities, worship, small groups, games, amazing food and time to reconnect with Christ! We will depart on Friday, March 9 at 5:30 pm, and return on Monday, March 12 at 6 pm. The cost is $215 per student. For more details and to register, go to cor.org/west/students.
Resurrection Employment Opportunities – cor.org/employment
West: Student Ministries Worship Leader – PT
** For a complete list of RezWest activities, visit cor.org/west/events.
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West
West office - (913)538-7800
For an after hours urgent pastoral care need call 913-338-9477
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West Staff
Director, Staffing and Operations
Pastor, Care and Missions
Pastor, Strategic Projects
Director, Community Life
Director, Worship Arts
Director, Guest Connections & Communications
Director, rezlife Student Ministries
Director, KiDSCOR Children's Ministries
Elementary Program Director
Early Childhood Program Director
Nursery Coordinator
Coordinating Assistant to Pastor Jason
Coordinating Assistant, Programs and Ministries
Technical Producer Media and Graphics
Facilities Technician
Audio Engineer
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West
For after-hours pastoral care, please call (913) 338-9477.
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