Missionary Renegade: Weekly eNote from Pastor Scott Chrostek for Friday, November 13, 2015 at The Resurrection United Methodist Church Downtown of Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Weekly eNote from Pastor Scott Chrostek for Friday, November 13, 2015 at The Resurrection United Methodist Church Downtown of Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Friday, November 13, 2015,
Greetings RezDowntowners,
This weekend we will continue our sermon series on Your Money and Your Life. I will be preaching live a message entitled: The Factors of Generosity. I am excited to continue looking at the relationship we have with money and how it shapes the relationships we have with those around us but also with God. I hope you'll join us in worship. I hope you would consider inviting others to join you as well. No matter where you are, what stage of life you are in, or your familiarity with the topic, I’m sure that this sermon will be one of great importance for your life and fulfillment.
This weekend is also our Committment Weekend where we invite those of you who consider this to be your church home to prayerfully fill out your annual commitment card to give to the mission and ministry of this church over the next year. In advance of this weekend in worship, Wendy and I have been praying over our commitments. This is now a weekend that we both look forward to as it provides a great opportunity for us to set a new goal in our marriage and to make a new promise to God for the year to come. After much prayer and in anticipation of all that's to come in the life of our church we are looking forward to placing our financial promises on the altar this weekend in worship. As we talked through our commitments this past week, we reflected over how our relationship with God and our relationship with money has changed over the past ten years of our marriage. We remembered times when we didn't have enough to cover all of our bills and times where we had more than enough to give abundantly. Regardless of where we were, one thing remained true, God longs for us to make love-filled promises in response to God's first love for us. The same holds true for you. Wherever you are, no matter what you're walking through God longs for us to make love-filled commitments with him that will draw us closer to one another. My hope is that you'll join Wendy and I in bringing you commitments forward this weekend in worship. For more information about Financial Giving at Resurrection or to fill out an online commitment card at Resurrection please click here.
In the meantime, here are several ways to get connected to the life of this church:

Women’s Breakfast Series – This Saturday, November 14 at 9 am.
Thankful to Serve Volunteer Celebration! Wednesday, November 18th!
Now Hiring: Resurrection Downtown Community Minister
Women’s Breakfast Series – Saturday, November 14 at 9 am. Join us for this extraordinary series for “Behind the Music with Glory Revival.” During this special morning you’ll hear what goes on behind the scenes to prepare for worship. Meet at 1522 McGee in the loft. Bring a breakfast item to share. . . bring a friend. . . come and get to know other women! If you don’t have time to make or pick up a breakfast item, come on anyway—there’s always plenty to share! For questions, contact Michele Janson at mjanson@everestkc.net or visit rezdowntown.org/womensbreakfast.
Thankful to Serve Volunteer Celebration! Are you a current volunteer at Rez Downtown? Then we want to celebrate YOU! Join us on Wednesday, November 18 at 7 pm to hear a short message from Pastor Scott, enjoy sweet treats, build community and have some fun! You can help us to continue to build community by inviting a friend who might also be interested in serving. Everyone will receive a FREE t-shirt at the event by registering at rezdowntown.org/volunteercelebration . For questions, email Shannon.Endicott@cor.org.
Resurrection Downtown Community Minister (40 hours, Exempt)
Primary responsibilities:
Lead Congregational Care
Spiritual Formation and Discipleship teaching and connection
Direct Missions and Community Outreach
Share leadership in weekly worship services, weddings, funerals, and other pastoral functions
Add entrepreneurial leadership dreaming of where to go next.
Main qualifications:
MDiv. or comparable pastoral and theological experience within the local church.
Must either be ordained in the United Methodist Church or possess a willingness to pursue local pastoral leadership.
Understanding of and appreciation for the theology and traditions of the United Methodist Church.
To see the full job description or to apply for this position Click Here to submit your cover letter and resume.

I am so excited to spend this weekend with you in service and in worship. I hope you'll invite friends and join us for what is shaping up to be a great weekend of dreaming in the city!
Grace and Peace,
Scott

@scottchrostek
Congregational Care and Support
If you need pastoral care, call 816-979-1330 or for after hours emergencies, 816-875-0267.
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