Friday, June 15, 2018
Greetings Resurrection Blue Springs!
We got our son married last weekend and mom held it together to officiate. It was a joyful occasion. Here is one picture, but if you’d like to see more just ask. I’m happy to share!
Today is the third day of our Great Plains Annual Conference held in Wichita this year. This is the annual gathering of all the clergy and their lay representatives from the United Methodist churches in Kansas and Nebraska. As a campus of Resurrection, we are part of the Great Plains conference. Although, we share in the Missouri conference as well, based on our location.
Our Bishop acknowledged in his episcopal address that we face an uncertain year ahead. We do not know what the outcome will be of the 2019 Special Session of the General Conference in February devoted to human sexuality concerns in the denomination. Bishop Saenz encouraged each of us to “keep on adventuring, pressing on as a missionary church in a post-Christian culture focused on the mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world” and as we do so to ““be convicted, be calm, stay connected and stay the course.” I think this is good advice for us individually and as a church.
This weekend we're showing the love for dads with donuts for all the men of the congregation. Pastor Adam has a special Father's Day message as part of our "Jesus & Me" sermon series. He will take a look at how Jesus loved and welcomed children. This message is for everyone who was ever a child. I think that includes us all.
Don’t forget that tomorrow is a Serve Day. Come help us make a difference in our community as we help spruce up Whittier Elementary in Kansas City, MO tomorrow. If you can’t make it tomorrow with the Blue Springs crew, Bless the School runs through June 22, with several shift times available. You can sign up here – it's a great way to serve for small groups, neighbors and families with children 12 and up.
Invite your family and friends to join us for this Sunday.
Pastor Penny
Upcoming Events & Activities
2018 Great Plains Annual Conference Session
Through Saturday, June 16, live stream business sessions and worship services. The theme, "Therefore Go: Proclaim Christ" marks the second year of a four-year theme meant to help clergy and laity of the Great Plains live into active discipleship. Ordination service will be held Friday, June 15 at 7:30 pm. www.greatplainsumc.org/livestream.
Summer rezlife News
Summer Volleyball – Each Sunday evening at 6:30 pm, we will meet for volleyball on the sand courts at Wilbur Young Park (next to Blue Springs South High School). Open to youth and adults. Come join the fun!
June 22- 6 pm. Its going to be HOT! rezlife will host a water balloon and messy fun extravaganza! This will be a great way to meet over the summer and welcome our new 6th grade students!
July 15- 6:30 pm. rezlife will be hosting a Black Panther movie night for all of the youth. We want to welcome our new 6th graders and hope to see them there!
June Serve Day & Bless the School – June 16
This month we will participate in Bless the School as our June Serve Day on Saturday, June 16, serving together as a Blue Springs campus at Whittier Elementary in KC. There are also multiple opportunities to serve throughout the following week. There are opportunities to paint and repair, to clean and to organize, and to work outdoors. Everyone is required to provide their Release Forms prior to the work day. This is open to everyone ages 12+. Ages 12-15 must be accompanied by adult and a release form signed by parent or guardian. Register online here.
Singles Hike at Burr Oak Woods
Join COR Singles Social Group (ages 40+) Saturday, June 16 at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center for trail hiking and fellowship. Meet at the center at 2 pm. Email Carla Morgan with questions or to receive inclement weather plans.
Pastor Adam shares his book Unafraid
Are fear and worry holding you back? Do they rob you of joy – keep you from living life to the fullest? Pastor Adam shares from his book Unafraid – Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times, at Tuesday Grow Night, June 19, 6:30 pm in the new Foundry Hall in Building B, Resurrection Leawood. Invite a friend and sign up here.
Play Dates at the Park
Have some fun with KiDSCOR this summer at our Playdates in the Park! We will meet at 10 am at different parks throughout the summer so the kids
can play and parents can mingle! Bring your kids, friends and neighbors too!
• 6/20 – Rotary Park
• 7/11 – Blue Springs Park
• 7/25– Burr Oak Woods
• 8/8 – Rez Blue Springs New Playground!
Potlucks at Pastor Penny's
Friday, June 22 or July 27
Sign up for dinner with Pastor Penny and her husband, Bill, and a group of ten others. Adults of all ages and stages are invited to visit and get better acquainted. Main dish provided and everyone brings a side. Formalities are forbidden and shoes are optional. We’ll eat outside when we can. Sign up at Guest Services.
Hey, Dude, check out my ride!
See stock, muscle and custom cars, plus cars with 250k+ miles, scratch & dent works-in-progress and teen-owned cars at the 16th Annual Resurrection Car Show, Saturday, June 23, 9 am – 1 pm, Resurrection Leawood parking lot. Free event. Lunch available for purchase. The Car Show judging entry fees benefit Resurrection's Hunger Relief and Car Repair ministries.
Thinking about Joining Resurrection?
Our next Pizza with the Pastor is Sunday, June 24 at 12:15 pm. Learn more about our church and get to know Pastor Penny in a relaxed environment where you can ask questions while you have lunch. Sign up at Guest Services or online here.
Open Mic night at Sinclair’s Restaurant
(1402 NW Hwy 7, Blue Springs) Tuesday, June 26, 6:30-8:30 pm. Enjoy live
music from local musicians and singers. Interested in performing? Sign up at guest Services. Email Mike.Ash@cor.org for more information.
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.
COR Singles Social Group (ages 40+) Luau
Sat., June 30 at 5 pm at the home of Ceri Anne Lewis (201 NW Walnut St, Lee’s Summit). Wear your festive Hawaiian attire! Email Carla Morgan to RSVP by Wed., June 27 for the event and to find out what food item to bring.
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Employment Opportunities
Blue Springs: Guest Connections and Worship Logistics Program Director (10-15 hours) Click Here to submit your cover letter and resume and to see the full job description.
Blue Springs: Technical Producer (10-15 Hours) Click Here to submit your cover letter and resume and to see the full job description.
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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