Friday, 26 September 2014,
Greetings RezDowntowners,
It is great to be writing you in the midst of Leadership Institute 2014. Since Wednesday, we have been playing host to over 2000 church leaders from across the country at Resurrection Downtown and Resurrection Leawood. This is, perhaps, my favorite time of the year. Not only does it provide our staff and community with an opportunity to connect with church leaders from all over the United States to dream about the future of the church, but it also allows me an opportunity to remember our church’s story. On Wednesday, we were blessed to share how God has been working through you over these past four years with a group of over 50 clergy serving churches in cities throughout the country. Together we remembered stories of transformation, growth and life change the energy was exciting and inspiring to say the least. Then later that same day on Wednesday evening we hosted over 300 people in our sanctuary for a (larger than normal) Living Room Worship Session with Glory Revival.
Our staff team led teaching sessions in Leawood, I was able to preach during worship, and Justin and Matt were able to lead in song. As I’ve processed this weekend, I realized that God is doing amazing things here, and has been for almost 5 years. This Christmas we’ll be celebrating our fifth birthday as a church, and one of the things I would love for you to do is to help me to remember the best parts of this community. Below you’ll find a link to help us by sharing your fondest memories of RezDowntown. I would love to hear your own stories of life change and transformation.
Lastly, I am looking forward to worship this weekend as I’ll be preaching live downtown, a message of mission and purpose. We’ll talk about what it means to live missionally and to discover the life that really is life. I hope you’ll join us at any of our worship services, but if you worship on Sundaymorning, I’d love for you to attend our 10:15 service on Grand in order to continue making room for people at our other services.
In the meantime, here are several ways to get plugged into the life of the church at RezDowntown:
We Want You to Share Your Memories! The 5-Year Anniversary for Resurrection Downtown is around the corner. Perhaps you started right along with the church or you’ve just visited. Either way, do you have a special memory or thought to share about your experience at Resurrection Downtown? We’d love to know what was or is special to you! What has impacted you and your faith journey? We are collecting thoughts and stories and we’d love to hear yours! Visitrezdowntown.org/5years to share your memories and stories with us by Tuesday, Oct. 7. For questions, contact Kelly.Sisney@cor.org.
Bible Basics – Saturday, Sept. 27, 9 am– noon, 1522 McGee Loft – This introduction to the Bible is for that person who feels unnerved to use or even open the Bible.Learn the basics: What is it? Who wrote it? Why are there so many translations!? This three-hour classwill help you feel confident to open the Bible and begin to read, understand and study it on yourfaith journey. A $5 booklet is required, scholarships available. To register, go to rezdowntown.org/biblebasics. For more information, contact Marilyn Lambert at mglambert7@gmail.com.
KiDS COR September Missions Collection – There is one more week to bring your donation of small jars of peanut butter (16-18 oz.)! KiDS COR has been collecting these jars at Connection Point and upstairs in KiDS COR during the month of September for the backpack program at Wendell Phillips. Our goal is to collect 300 plastic jars for these students. Any questions, contactKris.Drummond@cor.org.
KiDS COR 3rd Grade Bible Presentation will be Sunday, Oct. 12 at the 10:45 service at 1522 McGee. If you have a child that is in third grade and would like him/her to receive a bible and participate in the presentation, please register them here. For questions, contactKris.Drummond@cor.org
Live and Let Think Class begins Monday, Sept. 29, at 7 pm in Rm. 210 at 1508 Grand. Short talks. Big questions. Doubts welcome. Learn the art of dialogue during this 6-week class as we discuss tough issues of faith, ask questions and discover what others think. Total cost is $5 (includes coffee and bites); scholarships available. Register at rezdowntown.org/think. For questions, email Matt.Bisel@cor.org or Wendy Connelly at wendy.connelly@spst.edu.
Women’s Vehicle Awareness & Self Protection Class – Join us Saturday, Oct. 4, 9 am – noonat 1522 McGee, to learn tips and techniques for safety in your vehicle. Learn about preventative maintenance for your car and winterizing tips. Get hands-on training – plus technicians will do individual inspections of your car. We’ll have a light breakfast and giveaways. Visitrezdowntown.org/awareness.
Missouri River Cleanup – We are joining with the Healthy Rivers Partnership to help clean up the Missouri River, Saturday, Oct. 4. We will leave from 1522 McGee at 8:30 am to head to the Kaw Point Riverfront Park. Wear clothes that can get dirty. For more information and to register, visitrezdowntown.org/rivercleanup.
Employment Opportunity – KiDS COR is hiring part-time help. For more information, go tocor.org/employment.
I am so blessed to be a part of this community and I am so proud to serve Christ with you in this city. As I type, I am heading back out to Leawood for the final session of Leadership Institute. However, I am so looking forward to worshiping with you this weekend. I hope you'll invite friends and join us as we continue building Christian community in the center of this city. Have a greatFriday and I'll look forward to seeing you live and in person this weekend!
Grace and Peace,
Scott
@scottchrostek
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