Greetings Resurrection Blue Springs!
Our first Open Mic night was a success on Tuesday. It was a fun opportunity for us to be out in the community together and the music was great. I heard the owner of Sinclairs restaurant asking a table nearby if they were from our church. They said no and he went on to tell them who the musicians were and how we had been holding a bible study class there on Sunday mornings. It was a little evangelism moment and a perfect illustration of why we need to do more of this kind of thing!
When I left the church last night Vacation Bible Camp was in full swing and the kids were learning the key precept for their next four days together. A precept is a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action. Precepts are a concept introduced in the movie Wonder, which formed the basis of this year’s VBC and will be the first film we dive into in our Gospel in Film series starting this Sunday.
Over the next four weeks, we’ll be exploring the gospel themes found in four of the major movie blockbusters of the last year. Our first film, Wonder, tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial deformities who enters mainstream elementary school for the first time in fifth grade. You can imagine the challenges he must overcome. You’re invited to join our VBC families to watch the movie tonight at 6 pm in the sanctuary and then come explore the gospel themes with me on Sunday morning. We’ll provide the popcorn!
I want to say a big thank you to all the volunteers who completed the work on our new toddler playground this week just in time for VBC and its culminating Family Picnic this Sunday. There's a picture below but you can see it for yourself and your kiddos can try it out this Sunday after worship when we gather for hotdogs, ice cream treats and water fun on the back lawn after our second service. Everyone is invited to come. You might bring a lawn chair or blanket. A towel too, if you want to join the water fun.
This series and the fun on Sunday are a perfect opportunity to invite a friend or family member to join us.
I look forward to seeing you!
Pastor Penny
Welcome New Members
- John & Leslie Baty (Max Toia)
- Jerry Clingman
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!
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! Contact Diane Enlow for more information.
Summer Family Fun!
Our Family Picnic & Fun Day is at NOON Sunday. We will have hot dogs, chips and ice cream treats for everyone! Bring a blanket and be prepared for water play. Come join the FUN!
And be sure to go out back and check out the new playground. A huge thank you to the playground crew for making it happen!
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!
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!
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!
• 7/11 – Blue Springs Park
• 7/25– Burr Oak Woods
• 8/8 – Rez Blue Springs New Playground!
Serve Day – July 14th Habitat for Humanity Project
Come and work on a Habitat for Humanity project on Saturday, July 14. We do not currently have the details about the project but we know that it will assist a deserving family in having a home in which to live. Whether you have the gift of “handyman” or “handywoman” or the gift of clean-up person, there will be a job available for you. So come and experience the camaraderie of working side-by-side and see the immediate benefits of your service. Click here to register.
Hymns & Brew
July 24, 7-8:30 pm at Sinclair’s Restaurant (1402 NW Hwy 7, Blue Springs) Come ready to grab a drink and join us in singing selected hymns and familiar songs. Your choice of beverages and food available for purchase from Sinclair’s excellent menu.
Resurrection Employment Opportunity
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
- 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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