Good Friday morning to each of you, on this, the last Friday of 2017. What a great year it has been. I have spent a lot of my time this week (as I've been preparing for this weekend's sermon) by reflecting over the past year and remembering all that God has done. I've also spent a fair amount of time thinking about how I want to make the most of the year ahead. The new year brings opportunities for new beginnings, transformation, setting goals and all sorts of possibilities. It's a time for resetting and reflecting on how we can grow and flourish and how we might better live into God's call to reflect the light of Christ to the world around us. I hope you'll take some time this weekend to remember and reflect over 2017, but also to dream about the future, and how God might be calling you to transform your life.
This weekend in worship, I'll preach live downtown on Saturday night at 5:10 pm, December 30. I will also preach on Sunday morning at our services at 1522 McGee at 9:00 and 10:45 am, and at 1508 Grand at 10:45 am. We will not host our 5:00 pm worship service on Sunday evening. I hope you'll join me as we ponder God's transformative power and dream about the future that God has in store for us as individuals, but also as a church as we look ahead to the new year! Invite friends and bring this year to a great and fitting conclusion by experiencing God's power and presence in worship. I can't wait to see you, no matter how cold it is outside!
Happy New Year!
Pastor Scott
Upcoming Events & Activities
No Sunday Evening Service (Sunday, Dec. 31)
We will not host our Sunday evening service this coming Sunday, Dec. 31. Join us for a morning service or on Saturday evening at 5:10 pm! Also, our offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 1.
Matthew’s Ministry Family Day Out (attendees & volunteers needed)
Individuals of all ages with special needs and their siblings are invited to a fun-filled day of crafts, activities and fellowship while parents and caregivers take an afternoon for themselves. Sunday, Jan. 14, from 1- 4 pm at 1522 McGee. Register by Wednesday, Jan. 10, so that we may plan accordingly for snacks and volunteers. This event is open to the community; you do not need to be a member of the church to participate. For questions, registration or to volunteer, contact Hannah.Murray@cor.org. By volunteering our time, we can allow more families to benefit from what this terrific ministry has to offer!
Religions of the World Study Starting Jan. 17
Have questions about other religions? Join us for a 3-week immersive study that will tie in with the sermon series and explores the world’s major religions, Wednesdays at 6:30 pm., starting Jan. 17.
1/17/18 – Hinduism
1/24/18 – Buddhism
1/31/18 – Judaism with “Big Sonia” screening
Serve Saturday and Mission Celebration
On Saturday, Jan. 20, join us for a morning of service out in the community and then for lunch back at 1522 McGee. We’ll offer a taste of downtown, hand out withKC t-shirts to those who’ve not yet received one, celebrate 2017 and create a vision for the year ahead in mission. You’ll learn about ways to plug in with our partner school and other education ministries, our construction ministry, and our serve partners around the city and internationally.
Hurricane Disaster Response Trips
Are you interested in serving in an area devastated by Hurricanes Harvey or Irma? Resurrection will send groups to Houston Feb. 3 – 10, and to Puerto Rico Feb. 17 – 24 and April 14 – 21. Safe Gatherings training is required for all overnight trips. To learn more about the requirements, trips, or to apply, email Pastor Patrick.McLaughlin@cor.org.
Year-End Contributions
To be deductible in 2017, contributions must be physically received at Resurrection Downtown by 4 pm, Thursday, Dec. 28; placed in the offering plate during worship on Sunday, Dec. 31; or mailed to the Resurrection Finance Office at 13720 Roe Ave, Leawood, KS 66224 with a postmark of Dec. 31, 2017 or earlier. You may also donate online through Pushpay at cor.org/downtown/give no later than 11:59 pm CDT, Sunday, Dec. 31.
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.
Serve Updates #withKC & Abroad
Check out our RezDT serve blog here, or view our Wendell Phillips Elementary partnership newsletter.
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