I trust everyone enjoyed their 4th of July holiday! What a great reminder of the freedom's we enjoy in this country. Many around the world do not enjoy the freedom’s we do and so may we be found grateful for those who have sacrificed and defended boldly our freedom. I’m reminded of when Paul speaks of freedom in Christ in Galatians 5, the same chapter we drew last Sunday’s message from…
“It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.” (Galatians 5:1 NIV)
You can view last Sunday’s sermon on the movie WONDER by clicking here. This Sunday we continue in the ‘Gospel in Film’ series looking at one of the breakout hits of this last year, JUMANJI. The film is a sequel to 1995's JUMANJI, which was based on the 1981 children’s book of the same name by Chris Van Allsburg. Set twenty-one years after Jumanji, it follows four teenagers who are transported into the video game world of Jumanji and play as their chosen characters. Joining another player, they must overcome the game's magical power to win and return home. Along their journey they discover gifts and talents they didn’t know they had, similar to the spiritual gifts we read about in 1 Corinthians 12. I’m looking forward to Sunday and I hope you’ll invite someone to this fun series. All KiDSCOR Sunday School programs at all four services resume this Sunday, with rezlife middle school Sunday School resuming August 19th.
We also announced our second partner school this past Sunday, Fairview Elementary in Olathe. This will be a great partnership as we seek to build bridges in our community helping kids get a great start to their education. Pick up a school supply bag to help our partner schools this Sunday in the back of the Sanctuary!
Looking forward to worshipping with you on Sunday,
Jason
Upcoming Opportunities to Connect, Grow & Serve
MOVIE NIGHT AT REZWEST!
Friday, July 27, 6:30-8:30 pm. Come enjoy a free movie in the sanctuary at RezWest! We’ll be watching The Greatest Showman. Feel free to bring a comfortable lawn chair or blanket and snacks to share. Complimentary popcorn and drinks will be provided. All are welcome! Please note, this event does not include childcare.
The Road to Wisdom
The Road to Wisdom: Building Better Relationships is a 6-week class and starts Tuesday, July 10, 6:30-8:30 pm with childcare. This class uses the Enneagram Personality Trait Assessment to help people (singles or marrieds) discover what it means to build better relationships through understanding themselves and understanding others. Cost is $15 per person. Register today at cor.org/west/signup.
DIY July Serve Saturday
July is “do it yourself” serve month! On any day of the week, help someone in need. Do some yard work for a neighbor who is going through a hard time; visit with patients at a nursing home; sort donations at a food or clothing pantry or at a thrift store; take a plate of cookies to a Fire House or Police Station with a card of thanks; give your undivided attention to a person who needs it; fill a school supply drive bag for Ridgeview, etc. Then, post updates/pictures of your DIY serving adventures, #RezWestJulyServe. Have a great July as you follow the example of Jesus and spend time loving and serving your neighbors!
School Supply Drive for Ridgeview Elementary
Bless our Ridgeview students by taking a shopping bag from RezWest and filling it with the listed school supplies. Please return filled bags to RezWest by Wednesday, August 1 for use at the August 4 MEGA MISSION. Thank you for making a positive difference in these children’s lives! For more information, contactChris.Holliday@cor.org.
MEGA MISSION: Bless the School
Saturday, August 4, 9 am–1:30 pm. Meet at 9 am in the Resurrection West Sanctuary for prayer, project sign-ups, final instructions, coffee and breakfast snacks. Then, we’ll pack up the supplies and travel to Ridgeview Elementary to sort and organize school supplies, prepare classrooms, make crafts to welcome and support teachers, write encouraging notes to students and maintenance/beautify the grounds. Please bring gardening gloves, yard tools, rakes, shovels and wheelbarrows if you have them. About 11:30 am, we’ll host and enjoy a Celebration Picnic alongside the students and families of the Ridgeview community complete with water play and fun for all ages! We should be all done and cleaned up by 1:30 pm. No sign-ups are necessary. Just come out and serve. Also, feel free to wear any year’s MEGA MISSION t-shirt (extras will be available). ContactChris.Holliday@cor.orgfor more information. BUT WAIT, there’s more. We are excited to add a new partner school this fall, Fairview Elementary! So, some of us will help at Fairview that day as well. More info coming soon.
Learn, Grow, & Serve with RezWest Building Better Moms!
Registration is now open. Enjoy fellowship and fun with moms who can relate to your daily joys and challenges. Groups are currently forming for moms with children newborn – high school, including daytime and evening options. For more information, visithttp://cor.org/west/women.
Women of West (WOW), Blessed Grace Conference
Make plans now to attend the 2nd Annual WOW Conference, August 24, from 6-10 pm! The conference will be hosted by Resurrection West in Olathe, KS. Registration is $45 per person and includes a t-shirt for those who register by July 31. Worship will be led by Jennifer Buehler, and the keynote speaker will be Pastor Penny Ellwood of Resurrection Blue Springs. Register online at cor.org/west/signup. Come and be WOWed!
Summer Worship & Lake Baptism
Sunday, Aug. 5, 6 pm. Join us at Shawnee Mission Park Beach to share in a moving baptism service together. If you or members of your family are ready to receive baptism, pre-register atcor.org/west/care/baptisms, enter ‘August 5 lake baptism’ on the form. Hope to see you there – invite a friend for this memorable service!
Employment Opportunities at RezWest
For more information and to apply,visit cor.org/west/employment
• 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, United States
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
Pastoral Staff:
- Jason Gant - Resurrection West Campus Pastor
- Chris Holliday - Pastor of Care & Missions
- John Yost - Pastor of Strategic Projects
- Dave Robertson - Director, Community Life
- Lindsay Hefner - Director, Worship Arts
- Yolanda Byers - Director, Guest Connections & Communications
- Rick Webb, Director, Rezlife Student Ministries
- Jacob Cullum - Associate Director, Rezlife Student Ministries & Worship Arts
- Christie Walker - Director, KiDSCOR Children’s Ministries
- Kayla Koenig - KiDSCOR Elementary Director
- Lynnlea Holdman - KiDSCOR Early Childhood Director
- Ashley Colbert - KiDSCOR Nursery Coordinator
- Travis Morgan - Director, Staffing & Operations
- Debbie Dietz, Coordinating Assistant to Pastor Jason
- Marilyn Thomas, Coordinating Assistant to Programs
- David Boss - Audio Engineer
- Brad Hartshorn - Facilities Technician
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West
(913) 538-7800
For after-hours pastoral care, please call (913) 338-9477.
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