Missionary Renegade: The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown of Kansas City, Missouri, United States Weekly Enote from Pastor Scott Chrostek for Friday, 16 January 2015

Friday, January 16, 2015

The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown of Kansas City, Missouri, United States Weekly Enote from Pastor Scott Chrostek for Friday, 16 January 2015

Friday, January 16, 2015,
Greetings RezDowntowners,
It is great to be writing you on such a beautiful Friday morning after what really has been a great week of ministry in downtown KC. On Wednesday morning our Resurrection Men’s Breakfast hosted a Kansas City Royals great, Willie Mays Aikens, for an inspirational kick-off to the new year. We had a fantastic turnout to hear his remarkable story of redemption. We also had great attendance and participation as we launched the first of several 2015 community groups and studies! There’s still room in several of our community groups (Men's, Women's, and A Disciple's Path), so please be sure to check them out as these community groups and studies provide great opportunities to get connected with others while also growing in the knowledge and love of God.
This weekend is special too, as we will have more opportunities to get engaged than normal as we take time to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy by going out into the community putting our faith to work on Saturdaymorning. If you haven’t ever participated in our Faithwork, this would be a great opportunity to start off 2015! Invite some friends and join us at church by 9am on Saturday morning and then we’ll head out into the city together to serve. It will be great fun and very meaningful! Afterward, those who are interested can head over to Arthur Bryant’s for barbecue as a part of Pastor Todd’s BBQ club!
Finally, this weekend we are continuing our sermon series on Half-Truths by talking about how, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” This is our third sermon in this series and it will be a powerful topic that has pertained or will pertain to each of us at some point in our lives. It’s a message that we don’t want you to miss.
In the meantime, here are several ways to get connected to the life of this church community:

January FaithWork – Start the new year off right by serving Kansas City! Join us Saturday, Jan. 17, at 9 am at the church (1522 McGee) wearing clothes that can get dirty, and we will send you out to serve in the community until lunch time. We will serve at the KC Rescue Mission and a local elementary school. We will also have an activity for kids where they will put together treat bags and then deliver them to those in need. It will be a huge day and you will want to be a part of it! Contact Todd.Maberry@cor.org for questions.
FaithWork Knitting Group also meets Saturday, Jan. 17 at 9am in the loft at 1522 McGee. Join us as we make baby and children’s hats, prayer shawls and lap robes. No experience needed – we will teach several easy styles. For questions or more information, contact Beth Cannon at bethcannon@sbcglobal.net or 816-590-2009.
BBQ Club – Pastor Todd is eager to discover the best BBQ in Kansas City, and tries a new place on the thirdSaturday of each month. This month, the BBQ Club is heading to a KC classic: Arthur Bryant’s (1727 Brooklyn Avenue, KC, MO). If you love BBQ, plan to meet Pastor Todd on Saturday, Jan. 17, around 12:30 pm (after FaithWork). Bring a friend, unless your friend is a vegetarian ...
RezDowntown @ the Movies – Monday, Jan. 19, 7:20 pm As part of Martin Luther King Day, Resurrection Downtown will be going as a group to watch the movie Selma at the Cinemark Palace on the Plaza (526 Nichols Road).Selma tells the story of the Alabama city that became the battleground in the fight for suffrage in 1965. Despite violent opposition, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his followers pressed forward on an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, and their efforts culminated in President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Resurrection Downtown is pre-ordering a block of tickets ($6.75 each). Sign up and pay by cash or check at the Connection Point. For more information, email Todd.Maberry@cor.org.
RezMoMs – Is making time for fellowship with other moms one of your resolutions? We hope so! On Tuesday, Jan. 20, 6:30-8:30 pm, hear from our very own Kelly Sisney about “Mom REZolutions!” This night is sure to be filled with a great message and lots of laughter! RezMoMs meets monthly for fellowship and to explore ways to care for our families and ourselves. Friends (and snacks) are welcome! Childcare available by registering atrezdowntown.org/rezmoms. For questions, email Kristen Sayers klynsayers@gmail.com.
Annual All-Church Gathering & Dinner Friday, Jan. 23. Come join us at the Leawood Campus to celebrate all the ways God has been at work through Resurrection and to look ahead to our future. Dinner is served at 5 pm in the Narthex (Bldg. B) followed by the Gathering/Business Meeting at 6 pm in the Sanctuary. Register at cor.org/gathering.
Coffee With the Pastors - Sunday, January 25, 1:30 pm, 1522 McGee. Interested in Membership at Resurrection? Join us for Coffee with the Pastors at Resurrection Downtown. At this informational gathering, you’ll learn more about the church, get to know Pastors Scott Chrostek, Todd Maberry and Anne Williams, and review expectations regarding membership. A brief joining service follows for those who are interested in membership. Our next Coffee with the Pastors is Sunday, January 25, 1:30 pm at 1522 McGee. We hope to see you there! For more information or to register for childcare, rezdowntown.org/coffee or contact Kris.Drummond@cor.org.
Serving the Church – From greeters to parking lot attendants to helping with children’s ministry, we offer many ways for you to get connected to the life of our church through serving. For a list of volunteer positions and more information, check out our website at rezdowntown.org/serveatrezdowntown.
Bible Exploration for 3rd Graders – We give 3rd graders a Bible and then what? We show them how to use it! This fun experience just for 3rd Graders at our Leawood Campus includes pizza, fellowship and fun times as we explore the Bible. Mark your calendars for Friday, Jan. 30, 5:30-9 pm in the Student Center in Bldg. C on the Leawood Campus. Visit cor.org/bibleexploration for more information or to register. Registration is required. There is a $15 fee (scholarships are available); space is limited.
I am so fortunate to be a part of this community and I am so proud to serve Christ with you in Kansas City. Have a great Friday in Kansas City and I'll look forward to seeing you this weekend as we serve and worship confronting the half-truth, "God won't give you more than you can handle."
Grace and Peace,
Scott

@scottchrostek

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