This Sunday will be a great day of worship as we gather to ask this important question; "What would Jesus say to….Church of the Resurrection?" Pastor Adam will be preaching as we seek to understand God's call and vision to change lives, strengthen churches, and transform the world! This will be a great Sunday to remember who God has called us to be and to better understand where God is calling us to go! I know you have friends that would be interested in hearing this message, so invite them to join you at 8am, 9:30am, 11am, or 5pm.
Many of you commented on the power of last Sunday's offertory song'Dear Hate' by Maren Morris, featuring Vince Gill. I shared Sunday, following Pastor Adam's inspiring message on 'what Jesus would say to gun violence' that Morris wrote the emotional song two days after the mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina in June 2015. You can view and share the 5pm version with Becca and Craig singing on our RezWest Facebook page here. You can also view and share all past RezWest sermons here.
We continue working with our consultants from the Auxano Group who are helping us to form our 2030 vision over the course of this year. This past Sunday Auxano consultants moved throughout all of our campuses assessing ways we might improve our guest experience. They asked the following seven questions;
- Does our web-site and digital media help guests to know when to leave for worship?
- Is it clear where to turn into the campus?
- Will I know where to park when I arrive?
- Which door will I enter?
- Can I clearly tell where to take my kids?
- Do I know where to go for help or information?
- Do I know which doors to enter for worship?
Our parking attendants were out all day in the rain directing traffic. Greeters were smiling and offering high fives and fist bumps to kiddos as they entered. You held open doors as people entered, which the consultants pointed out as a key approach to hospitality. We were reminded that when a guest comes to our home, we would never expect them to open the door for themselves, so shouldn’t we extend the same warmth at church? Well, you did! I even saw this happening last night as volunteer leaders welcomed teens to rezlife youth group. Way to go! KiDSCOR volunteers helped family’s with kids find their way and ushers gave personal attention to help find seats.
The consultants said the first-time guest often decides whether this is the community for them in the first 11 minutes. It takes allot of courage to walk into a church building for the first-time or for the the first-time in a long time. I hope we continue to be the kind of faith community that cares more about the needs of our guests than our own personal wants. All too often churches find themselves focusing inward rather than outward. I’m so proud to serve here at RezWest because of your desire to be used by God to build a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people are becoming deeply committed Christians!
Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 13th and we want to celebrate all the women in our lives; moms, sisters, daughters, etc.Please send us a pic (one per household only) so we can include it in our video montage tribute in Mother’s Day worship. It can be any pic you’d like, as long as she approves it! Send your pic directly to our Director of Worship Arts, Lindsay Hefner, at lindsay.hefner@cor.org
Finally, last Sunday we welcomed 21 new members to our faith community here at RezWest. We are so glad you are here and will invite you to stand and be recognized in all services this Sunday. If you see someone you know, please reach out and welcome them home!
- Liz Abitz
- Nick and Aubree Barbosa with Brock and Cole
- Randy Butler and Aimee Burton
- Rollin LaPoint
- Brea-Ann Luff
- John and Dia Montgomery with Madeline
- Amy Rucker with Elyse and Simon
- Steve Smyth
- Marcia Stein
- Tyler and Erica Turkington with Raina and Colton
Jason
Upcoming Opportunities to Connect, Grow & Serve
rezlife Mission Cookout, May 6
Students will be outside grilling and serving food after each worship service. Support rezlife Student Ministry mission trips as you enjoy a breakfast sausage, burger or hot dog. Your donations help offset the costs of their upcoming mission trip.
Ask Anything! – KiDSCOR, May 13
It’s “Ask Anything with Pastor Jason: K-5th Edition!” On May 13, K-5th grade kids will welcome a special guest in their KiDSCOR classes— Pastor Jason! He will join each class for Ask Anything, a time for kids to ask any and all questions. Think you can stump the pastor? Kids are invited to prepare their best questions and join us on the 13th!
Baptism Class, May 10
Thursday, May 10 at 5:30 pm in the RezWest Sanctuary. 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 required; all are welcome.
Serve Saturday (formerly Faithwork), May 12
Join us on May 12, 9–11:30 am, RezWest Sanctuary. All ages welcome. No sign-up required. For more information, contactChris.Holliday@cor.org.
Blood Drive, May 15
Share the Gift of Life at the RezWest Blood Drive! Tuesday, May 15, 1-7 pm. For details and to register, visit savealifenow.org and enter sponsor code “rezwest.” Give Blood, Save a Life!
rezlife West
Shreveport, Louisiana Mission Trip, June 3-9
Current 8th-12th grade students. Students in 8th - 12th grade during the 2017-2018 (current) school year. We are going to Shreveport, Louisiana June 3 - 9 and will be working with Volunteers of America- North Louisiana organization. We will be lodging at a local United Methodist Church. Cost: $275 for students (this includes graduated seniors) $140 for college-aged students (Post HS-Age 21). Free for adults. There are unlimited seats until May 1st. Registration is closed after May 1st and our ability to have spots for students after that date is very limited. Register at cor.org/west/signup.
rezlife West
Iowa Mission Trip, July 16 - 20
Current 5th-7th grade students. Head to the inner city of Des Moines, Iowa July 16–20 and spend time serving in several ways throughout the community. We will leave at 1pm on the 16th and arrive home at 8:00pm on the 20th. Students will lodge at Grimes United Methodist Church (in a suburb of Des Moines). Cost: $200 for students. Free for adults to attend. There are unlimited seats until June 15th. Registration is closed after June 15th and our ability to have spots for students after that date is very limited. Register at cor.org/west/signup.
Shawnee Mission Lake Baptism Service - Aug 5
Register now for the Lake baptism event at Shawnee Mission Lake park this summer. All are welcome at the 6pm service on the beach. Come early to enjoy some time swimming and then stay for worship as the 5pm service moves to the beach for that night. Register to receive baptism at cor.org/west/baptisms. In the online form “notes” section write-in “Lake baptism, Aug 5”.
RezWest Men’s Fishing Retreat, Sept. 14-16
Relax, unwind, and grow spiritually while enjoying the outdoors at the Rockbridge Rainbow Trout and Game Ranch. Mark your calendars to take part in the fun! For details and to register, visit cor.org/west/signup
Employment Opportunities at RezWest
For more information and to apply,visit cor.org/west/employment
• FT Associate Director Students and Worship
• PT Video/Graphics Producer
** For a complete list of RezWest activities, visit cor.org/west/events.
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West
24000 West Valley Parkway
Olathe, Kansas 66061
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
- Jason Gant, West Campus Pastor
- Travis Morgan, Director, Staffing and Operations
- Chris Holliday, Pastor, Care and Missions
- John Yost, Pastor, Strategic Projects
- David Robertson, Director, Community Life
- Lindsay Hefner, Director, Worship Arts
- Yolanda Byers, Director, Guest Connections & Communications
- Rick Webb, Director, rezlife Student Ministries
- Christie Walker, Director, KiDSCOR Children's Ministries
- Kayla Koenig, Elementary Program Director
- Lynnlea Nelson, Early Childhood Program Director
- Ashley Colbert, Nursery Coordinator
- Debbie Dietz, Coordinating Assistant to Pastor Jason
- Brad Hartshorn, Facilities Technician
- David Boss, Audio Engineer
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West
24000 West Valley Parkway
Olathe, Kansas 66061, United States
(913) 538-7800
For after-hours pastoral care, please call (913) 338-9477.
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