Friday, January 19, 2017
Greetings Resurrection Blue Springs,
I hope this message finds you well on this Friday morning. Our sanctuary is being transformed right now into Candy Land for our first ever Daddy/Daughter Dance tonight at 6:30 pm. We have over 70 daughters, dads, grandpas and big brothers signed up so far. The candy corsages and boutonnieres are ready and the DJ, photo booth and desserts will arrive later today. It is going to be a wonderful evening of fun and a time for creating some special memories. If you haven’t had a chance to sign up, it is not too late to join the festivities or invite a neighbor or friend and his daughters or granddaughters to come along too. Tickets will be sold at the door tonight.
I want to make sure that you have January 26th marked on your calendars for this year's All Church Gathering. In addition to important updates from Pastor Adam on ministry priorities for the coming year, we will kick off a year-long visioning process that will identify specific ways our church will have deep impact in the next decade and beyond. Through Vision 2030, we will elevate a handful of dramatic goals for our future— areas where God is calling us to focus our resources and leadership for long-term impact.
We’ll begin the work of creating the vision on this night and it’s very important that our Blue Springs campus voices are included with all the others, especially the voices of our leaders. This is a don’t-miss event for our leadership! The gathering will be held this year at our Leawood campus at 6:30 pm in the main sanctuary. I hope to see you there!
This Sunday we continue our series on Christianity and World Religions. This week we’ll take a look at Buddhism. We’ll learn how and when this faith developed, explore some of its essential beliefs and how these beliefs compare with our Christian understanding. Be sure to invite a friend or neighbor to join us this Sunday.
Grace and peace,
Pastor Penny
Upcoming Events & Activities
Daddy & Daughter Dance
Join us in “Candyland” on Friday, Jan. 19, 6:30-8 pm. Create special memories to last a lifetime at this event for young ladies and their dad, grandfather, uncle or other father figure. All ages are welcome to come dance the night away and enjoy a dessert bar, photo memories and music! Tickets are $20/couple ($8 per additional daughter) at Guest Services or online here.
Big Sonia Movie
Join us to watch Big Sonia, Friday, Jan. 19, 7 pm in the Leawood Sanctuary. Sonia is one of the last remaining survivors of the Holocaust in the Kansas City area. Hear her inspiring story that builds bridges across cultures and generations. Register online.
Parenting Teens
Sundays at 6 pm (during rezlife) starting Jan 21. The 6 week Parenting Teens course is for any parents, step-parents, prospective parents or caretakers of children aged 11 – 18 years. Cost: $10.00 with a free will donation towards the meal. Childcare available on request $3 per child/per session. Click here to register.
All Church Conference - Jan. 23rd, 7 pm
Tue., Jan. 23, 7 pm, Leawood Campus Wesley Chapel. Receive important reports including 2018 operating budget and elected leaders for governance committees. Childcare available. For more info,email Dan.Entwistle@cor.org.
Vision 2030 begins at the Gathering
All Church Gathering – Friday, Jan. 26, 6:30 pm in the Leawood Sanctuary. Join us to celebrate the amazing things God has done through Resurrection since 1990 and begin dreaming about the future. Following the Gathering in the Sanctuary, we will tour the Bldg. B remodeling project and see the progress on our new Fellowship Hall, Commons Area, Classrooms, Kitchen, Matthew’s Ministry Space, Café and Bookstore. We hope to see you at the All Church Gathering! Click here to reserve childcare
Donate to the Prom Drive
Each year our Clothing and More Ministry partners with Woods Chapel UMC to fill a Boutique of prom wear so that high school students who wouldn't otherwise be able to attend prom can shop for their attire at no cost. Donate to help boys and girls have access to the items needed to make their prom a success. Donations can be dropped off at Guest Services.
Inspired for Life Women's Conference 2018
Friday, Feb 2: 7-9 pm + After Party
Saturday, Feb 3: 9 am – 1 pm w/Brunch
Inspired for Life is an annual event at Resurrection's Leawood Campus for women near and far to experience fun and meaningful connection through guest speakers, worship, inspiration, prayer, and sweet special touches. This year we will learn to “practice real love” in action and truth, going forth as an influence for good in our world. Click here to register. Use discount code RezBlueSprings for special $65 rate. ($80 day of the conference.)
Rez Blue Springs Women’s Group
We would like to coordinate a plan to carpool to the Inspired for Life Conference and to sit, eat and enjoy this experience together. Please click here if you would like to carpool on Friday and/or Saturday. There is a second sign up sheet for those who wish to reserve a room at the Holiday Inn Express at 135th & Metcalf for Friday, Feb 2. We need to reserve a minimum of 10 double queen rooms to get a discount rate of $112 including tax ($56 per person). Click here to reserve a room directly with the hotel. (Only one roommate needs to reserve a room. Choose Feb 2 arrival date and it will lead you to our block of rooms for reservation.)
RezMoms Overnight aka Slumber Party!
If you are planning to go to the Inspired for Life Women's Conference, join us for a RezMoms overnight aka Slumber Party! We will be staying at Camp Timberlake after the Friday session on Feb. 2, returning to the conference on Saturday morning, Feb. 3, and going home immediately after the Saturdaysession. This will give us a chance to get to know each other better and have a little fun so we hope you will join us! Plus, it is a night without the kiddos! Register online here for the RezMoms Overnight.
Sack Hunger
Resurrection’s annual Souper Bowl Food Drive starts Feb. 4. Bags will be available for you to pick up and fill with non-perishable food items. So start collecting some extra jars (no glass, please) of peanut butter, boxes of mac & cheese or pancake mix, and cans of soup, fruit and veggies. Donations will go to local community food pantries. Thank you in advance for helping to sack hunger in Kansas City!
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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