Take a quick look at what's coming up:
Welcome New Members
Sponsor a Child with Compassion International
Praying in the Garden Retreat
KiDSCOR Summer MiniCamps-Coming in June & July!
Omaha Family Mission Trip
Collecting Clear Glass Bud Vases
Greetings Resurrection Blue Springs,
It's a beautiful spring Friday and I'm looking forward to getting into the dirt with my gardening tools today. I love this time of year! It's been a good week for our church. Saturday we had 45 participate in our first Mega Faithwork despite the soggy weather. Sunday after worship we hosted a large group for our Pizza With the Pastor. I’m excited to welcome 19 adults and 9 children as new members this weekend in worship! I saw a picture of our women's outing at Genevieve's on Tuesday, which looked like lots of fun. On Wednesday, we had a great discussion in our Covenant Bible Study about what it means to be a household of faith, while next door another group was learning more about how to enrich their prayer life. I treasure these times of growing in faith together.
Sunday, we’ll be concluding our sermon series on Why?, and we’ll have a special giveaway for everyone in attendance. This Sunday you will be able to download a free electronic copy of Pastor Adam Hamilton’s book Why? Making Sense of God's Will. We’ll give you the code and instructions on how to do this in worship, and for those of you who would like to share this book with friends, you will have the opportunity to purchase copies of the book this weekend only for a special discounted cost of $5 per book (cash, check or credit card). I keep a stack of this book on hand to give to those I encounter who are going through a difficult time and wrestling with the "Why?" questions. The content can be a lifeline for those struggling. In the final message of this series, we'll explore our relationship with God through the resurrection of Jesus. I encourage you to invite your friends and neighbors to join us.
In the meantime, take a look at what's coming up:
Welcome New Members We had 19 adults and 9 children join Resurrection Blue Springs at last Sunday's Pizza with the Pastor.
Katy Beth Anderson
Mitch and Taylor Beller (Emma & Sawyer)
Meghan Bishop (Greer)
Christi Campus (Claire)
Cherish Caputo (Jules & Antoinette)
Wayne and Michelle Clements (Hannah & Holly)
John and Billie Hardy
Layna Holt
Curt and Katherine Krause
Angie Ruth
Austin Shrout
Bill and Sandra Spano
Angela Van Biber (Charlotte)
Mark Weisbach
Sponsor a Child with Compassion International - Did you know that today 67 million children between ages 5 and 11 can't attend school? As a Compassion child sponsor, you can make it possible for a child living in poverty to be able to get an education. Change the life of a boy or girl in Asia, Africa, Central America/the Caribbean or South America through your prayers, letters and support. Your sponsorship helps provide health care, education, supplemental food and connection with a church community. Packets are available at Guest Services.
Praying in the Garden Retreat - Saturday, May 9, 9 am - 3 pm, Camp Timberlake at 179th & Metcalf. This retreat will be led by Sister Judith Sutera, author of The Vinedresser’s Notebook, currently on Christian book bestseller lists. You will receive a copy of the book at the retreat, and spend the day learning about prayer from a different perspective, with plenty of time for personal prayer and reflection. A light breakfast and box lunch will be provided. You can register using the link at www.cor.org/prayer.Enjoy beautiful surroundings as you spend time in personal prayer and learning. Register online.
KiDS COR Summer MiniCamps
Praise Camp – June 19th & 20th
This camp is designed to teach kids how to Praise God with their Mind, Body and Soul. We will use everyday items as instruments to learn rhythm and beat. Campers will perform what they have learned Sunday morning June 21st for the church congregation. This camp is open to kids ages PreK to 5th Grade. We will share a meal Friday night and have a morning snackSaturday morning. There is a $5 fee per camper. Times are as follows: Friday 5:00pm-8:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm.
God Matters – July 17th & 18th
Campers will experience the slippery, slimy and even slurpy fun of science at this 2 day camp. A mad scientist will take us through the wonders of matter and how God talks to us through science. This camp is open to kids ages PreK-5th Grade. We will share a meal Friday night and have a morning snack Saturday morning. There is a $5 fee per camper. Times are as follows: Friday 5:00pm-8:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm.
Registration starts May 1 at rezbluesprings.org/kids. For more information, contact Diane.Enlow@cor.org.
Omaha, NE Family Mission Trip on July 9-12 is an inexpensive way to dig in to what it means to go on a trip to serve others, get away from daily stresses, and focus on God and others. Families, singles, and married partners will be serving in a homeless shelter, a food pantry, a community garden, and more. $150 per person includes meals and lodging in a church with showers and kitchen. Sign up online. Deadline May 9th, trip training to follow.
Collecting Clear Glass Bud Vases We are collecting clear glass bud vases for the teachers at Wendell Phillips. If you have one about your house that you can part with, please donate them this week to the church. We’ll fill them with beautiful flowers for the teachers.
I'm grateful for our community and look forward to seeing you in worship this Sunday!
Abundant Blessings,
Penny Ellwood
@rezbluesprings
For our Resurrection Blue Springs Campus Calendar: click here
Contact Our Staff:
Church Office Phone: (816)389-8900
Rev. Penny Ellwood, Campus Pastor penny.ellwood@cor.org
Mike Ash, Worship Leader/Director of Community mike.ash@cor.org
Diane Enlow, Director of Children's Ministry diane.enlow@cor.org
Clark Johnson, Technical Producer clark.johnson@cor.org
Heather Sooley, Operations Coordinating Assistant heather.sooley@cor.org
Stephanie Weigel, Guest Services Coordinating Assistant stephanie.weigel@cor.org
Caitlin Willis, Nursery Staff caitlin.willis@cor.org
Lori Wolverton, Nursery Staff lori.wolverton@cor.org
Visit us on the web:
www.rezbluesprings.org
www.facebook.com/rezbluesprings
For upcoming and ongoing programs and events at our Leawood Campus, visit www.cor.org.
Campus enotes: Leawood, Downtown, West
Resurrection Blue Springs
Resurrecton Blue Springs
13720 Roe Avenue
Leawood, Kansas 66224 United States
__________________________________
__________________________________
No comments:
Post a Comment