Greetings Resurrection Blue Springs! I am sitting under the covered deck this morning listening to the thunder and watching the lightening. One of my favorite things to do. There’s nothing like a good spring thunderstorm.
The staff has been busy this week finalizing our plans for this summer. With only a few short weeks of school left, we are in the final countdown. We are going to have some great ways to connect in Christian community with events like movie nights, Vacation Bible Camp, Potlucks with the Pastor, summer studies, an evening of Hymns and Brew, serve days, fun kid and teen events, and more. The details will be coming soon but plan now to make this a summer at Resurrection!
This weekend in worship we're continuing in our series of sermons on What Jesus Would Say to...and this week, in light of Mother’s day, we're shifting our focus onto Mothers and Children. We'll be looking specifically at Mary, the mother of Jesus, and what Jesus would say to her. Also, at the conclusion of every worship service we'll have a special gift for every woman in attendance.
The final sermon in the series on May 20th will be on what Jesus would say to our new graduates. If you have a college or High School student graduating this spring this would be a great message for them to hear. We will have a special gift for those graduates in attendance. We would also love to include a photo of your graduate in our worship service. You can send these here.
I hope you have a great Friday and I look forward to seeing you this Sunday.
Pastor Penny
Upcoming Events & Activities
Do you have a graduating High School or College Student?
If you have a graduating high school or college student in your household, please let us know. We're planning to recognize these students on May 20thduring worship. Send an email to Heather Sooley with your student's information and a recent photo.
Sign up for Summer Men's Softball League
Deadline to sign up is Sunday May 20. The team is limited to the first 14 players who commit. Cost is $35/player for a 10 game schedule starting Sunday, June 3. To sign up contact Craig Gump at 913-217-5808 or craiggump@gmail.com.
rezlife News
May 13- No youth Sunday school or youth group for Mother's Day.
May 20- We will be having our end of the year bash! I can't wait for this! We are going to have laser tag at the church and a cook out. The end of year bash will take place from 5 to 8 pm.
May 27- The youth will be hosting a pancake breakfast. Donations go to rezlife programming.
Waypoint Online Men's Group
A waypoint is defined as a stopping place on a journey. Men are on different journeys of life and spiritual understanding so it is helpful, no matter what path you're on, to have a waypoint to stop and assess your surroundings and adjust your course. “Gather” online each week to navigate your life’s journey from the comfort of wherever you are! Wednesdays from 8:30-9:30 pm via computer or the ZOOM app. Join us online each week at https://zoom.us/j/634319787 Click online here to register. Contact Mike Ash for more information.
Women's Virtual Bible Study
We are starting a study on "Women of the Bible: A One Year Devotional Study" as our guide. We meet virtually on Thursday nights at 9 pm and will be doing a different woman each week. It's really easy to pop in and out as schedules permit. The zoom link is: https://zoom.us/j/803685401 Click online here to register. For more info contact Mike Ash or Chelsea Evans.
Year End Fun Day at Wendell Phillips
Join us for this fun and rewarding Serve opportunity May 24 at Wendell Phillips Elementary School, helping celebrate the last day of school and encouraging students to stick it out to the very end! There will be activities you can help lead throughout the morning and/or afternoon. Consider setting a day aside to join us in this wonderful partnership. Register online here, or email rezblueserve@cor.org with questions!
Vacation Bible Camp
Jesus & Me . . . Choose Kind
When? June 28-29 from 6–8 pm and June 30-July 1 9-11:30 am
Who? Camp is for children who are currently in kindergarten through 5th grade (2017-2018 school year).
Cost? $15 per child. Includes t-shirt, snacks and fun!
Registration: Registration open now!
VBC is a week of fun, friendship and faith-building designed to help kids and families choose kind…just like Jesus! We are offering evening times the first two days to increase family involvement with a fun movie night, then morning times on the weekend to help with those busy schedules! The last day we will end our time during church and celebrate with a family picnic and water slide after church. Everyone is welcome!
Adult Volunteers
We have spots for people with varying interests including behind the scenes, decorating, greeting, group guides, recreation, craft, acting, music and missions. All are important!
Youth Volunteers
If you are a current 6th–12th grader, this is your time to shine! As older “kids”, you have an opportunity to inspire and lead K-5th graders in a very special way. Jump on board and make a difference this summer!
Click here to volunteer or contact Diane Enlow.
Do you have a graduating High School or College Student?
If you have a graduating high school or college student in your household, please let us know. We're planning to recognize these students on May 20thduring worship. Send an email to Heather Sooley with your student's information and a recent photo.
Sign up for Summer Men's Softball League
Deadline to sign up is Sunday May 20. The team is limited to the first 14 players who commit. Cost is $35/player for a 10 game schedule starting Sunday, June 3. To sign up contact Craig Gump at 913-217-5808 or craiggump@gmail.com.
rezlife News
May 13- No youth Sunday school or youth group for Mother's Day.
May 20- We will be having our end of the year bash! I can't wait for this! We are going to have laser tag at the church and a cook out. The end of year bash will take place from 5 to 8 pm.
May 27- The youth will be hosting a pancake breakfast. Donations go to rezlife programming.
Waypoint Online Men's Group
A waypoint is defined as a stopping place on a journey. Men are on different journeys of life and spiritual understanding so it is helpful, no matter what path you're on, to have a waypoint to stop and assess your surroundings and adjust your course. “Gather” online each week to navigate your life’s journey from the comfort of wherever you are! Wednesdays from 8:30-9:30 pm via computer or the ZOOM app. Join us online each week at https://zoom.us/j/634319787 Click online here to register. Contact Mike Ash for more information.
Women's Virtual Bible Study
We are starting a study on "Women of the Bible: A One Year Devotional Study" as our guide. We meet virtually on Thursday nights at 9 pm and will be doing a different woman each week. It's really easy to pop in and out as schedules permit. The zoom link is: https://zoom.us/j/803685401 Click online here to register. For more info contact Mike Ash or Chelsea Evans.
Year End Fun Day at Wendell Phillips
Join us for this fun and rewarding Serve opportunity May 24 at Wendell Phillips Elementary School, helping celebrate the last day of school and encouraging students to stick it out to the very end! There will be activities you can help lead throughout the morning and/or afternoon. Consider setting a day aside to join us in this wonderful partnership. Register online here, or email rezblueserve@cor.org with questions!
Vacation Bible Camp
Jesus & Me . . . Choose Kind
When? June 28-29 from 6–8 pm and June 30-July 1 9-11:30 am
Who? Camp is for children who are currently in kindergarten through 5th grade (2017-2018 school year).
Cost? $15 per child. Includes t-shirt, snacks and fun!
Registration: Registration open now!
VBC is a week of fun, friendship and faith-building designed to help kids and families choose kind…just like Jesus! We are offering evening times the first two days to increase family involvement with a fun movie night, then morning times on the weekend to help with those busy schedules! The last day we will end our time during church and celebrate with a family picnic and water slide after church. Everyone is welcome!
Adult Volunteers
We have spots for people with varying interests including behind the scenes, decorating, greeting, group guides, recreation, craft, acting, music and missions. All are important!
Youth Volunteers
If you are a current 6th–12th grader, this is your time to shine! As older “kids”, you have an opportunity to inspire and lead K-5th graders in a very special way. Jump on board and make a difference this summer!
Click here to volunteer or contact Diane Enlow.
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
(816) 389-8900
For after-hours pastoral care, please call (913) 338-9477.
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