The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown Enote with Pastor Scott Chrostek for Friday, 4 July 2014Greetings RezDowntowners,
What a beautiful kick-off to the July 4th weekend! Today is one of those days that calls for doing whatever it takes to get outside and enjoying all that God has to offer. Wendy and I are spending the weekend here walking, running and biking in and around downtown Kansas City reflecting over the fact that this weekend marks our 5-year anniversary in downtown Kansas City; and what an adventure it has been! To think about all of the things that have happened over those five years is almost overwhelming. The baptisms, weddings, the moves, the services, the new member celebrations, all the growth, and then I think about how much the city has changed since we’ve been in town…I count all of these as testaments to God, as the One through whom all things are possible. I am privileged to simply be a part of it.
As a way of kicking off the Fourth of July weekend, I’ll be officiating a wedding between two RezDowntowners, and I suppose it’s fitting. As the rest of Kansas City celebrates our nation’s independence, I’ll be celebrating the overwhelming love of God that makes sense out of the non-sensical, connects the disconnected, and always seems to find a way forward no matter what the circumstances are to accomplish something amazing! I can’t think of a better way to celebrate five years of being in Kansas City and I can’t think of a more fitting description of our experience at RezDowntown. I am so thankful to be on this holy adventure with you!
I’m looking forward to seeing you in worship this weekend. We’ll be hosting Family Worship Weekend, as there is no KidsCOR programming. However, we’ll still plan to have childcare for kids under the age of 4.
Here are some ways to connect to the life of our community over the next few weeks:
Boomers Gathering this Saturday, July 5th at 5pm.
Glory Revival Concert and Hot Dog Dinner!
Rummage Sale, donations and drop off July 7th and 8th.
Church of the Resurrection Car Show, July 12th at Leawood Campus.
National Worship Leader Conference – Volunteer Opportunity
RezDowntown Mission Trip travelling to Omaha, NE.
Attention All Boomers! Join us Saturday, July 5, at 5 pm for an evening of fun, food and fellowship! We will gather at the home of Don Carrel and Chris Curry in Mission, KS. All you have to do is bring a salad, dessert or side dish to share! Let us know if you are coming by contacting Genease at ggornowicz@kc.rr.com and we will provide Chris and Don’s address via email.
Glory Revival Concert and Hot Dog Dinner! We have the perfect evening for you! On Saturday, July 12th at 5:10pm, come to our Resurrection Downtown worship service, followed by 6:30pm hot dog dinner and ending with a 7pm amazing concert by our own Glory Revival Band. (Veggies dogs will be available also.) No registration required. Bring your friends and family! For more information, send an email to Kelly.Sisney@cor.org.
Let’s Rummage – Plan to donate, volunteer and shop the United Methodist Women Rummage Sale! Drop off donations Tuesday, July 8, and Wednesday, July 9, curb-side service at the Leawood Campus Building C. Call for furniture pick-up appointment at 913-544-0798 (within 10-mile radius of church). Shop the sale and silent auction Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12. Proceeds support local and global missions. Visit cor.org/rummage for more information and to volunteer.
Check Out Some Awesome Autos – From antiques to muscle cars, classics to street rods, the Annual Car Show & Expo features more than 100 automobiles in the Leawood Campus parking lot Saturday, July 12, 9 am – 1 pm. Enter your car for judging or display, or just come admire the vehicles. Proceeds will benefit Hope Center for youth in Kansas City. Visit cor.org/carshow for entry form.
National Worship Leader Conference Volunteer Opportunity – Volunteers are needed to provide hospitality to more than 1200 worship leaders during the week of July 14–17. Day and evening spots are available for many different types of hospitality roles. Youth and college students are encouraged to volunteer as are younger children with an adult. Come back for the evening concert on the day you volunteer. Sign up at cor.org/leadership-renewal (click on link on the right side).
Mission Immersion Experience in Omaha – RezDowntown is piloting a mission immersion experience in Omaha, Nebraska, September 18-21. The trip is for those who are interested in issues of poverty and social justice and want experience in serving with and for the poor. The team will be touring and serving in local organizations that address poverty, working in a community garden, eating in a community café, worship in a multicultural setting, and much more. The total cost for the trip is $200, and the application deadline is July 31. The trip is limited to 10 people, so do not delay in signing up. Applications can be picked up at the connection point, or by contact Pastor Todd (todd.maberry@cor.org).
I am so blessed to be a part of this community and I am so proud to serve Christ with you in this city. I am so thankful to be a part of such a dynamic and life-giving community of people like you. I'm looking forward to seeing you in worship this weekend, but until then, have a great and God-filled Independence Day!
Grace and Peace,
Scott
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1522 McGee St., Kansas City, MO 64108 United States
(816) 979-1330
Reverend Scott M. Chrostek, Campus Pastor
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown
13720 Roe Avenue
Leawood, KS 66224 United States
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