From Mike Ash, Worship Leader/Director of Community
Friday, April 15, 2016
Greetings Resurrection Blue Springs,
I’ve been enjoying the beautiful spring weather the past few days and I hope you are as well. You may know that Pastor Penny and Bill were planning on being in New York City visiting their son this week. But with the passing of Bill’s stepfather they had to change plans and fly out to California to be with family there. Please remember to keep them in your prayers.
This past weekend, we introduced a new way to give your tithes, offerings and capital campaign commitments to the church electronically. Using a simple and secure tool called “Pushpay” you can now give by texting from your mobile device, online from your computer or by using the Pushpay app.
The Pushpay option will make it easier for those who want to give electronically. You can create your own account and store your payment methods or you can give as a guest. Pushpay will replace RezAccess and Paypal accounts, which will provide efficiencies and cost savings for our church.
To set up Pushpay, you simply text COR to 77977 from your mobile device or go to www.cor.org/giveonline. We’ll have information in worship this weekend with step-by-step instructions on using Pushpay or you can go to the website at cor.org/pushpay to learn more.
Sunday we continue the sermon series, Second Chances. The series focuses on gospel stories where Jesus offers hope and restoration. Join us and bring a friend as we learn more about the God who offers us second chances.
I wanted to highlight an upcoming event for all the men in the church. We'll be having a Men's Retreat Weekend at Camp Timberlake. Friday evening to Saturday evening – May 20-21.
You can see more about that below and take a look at what else is coming up....
- Above All Else: Love, Relationships, Purity and Dating– Friday, April 15 , 7-9:30 pm, in Leawood Student Center, for 6th-12th grade students and their parents. Author/speaker Vicki Courtney and youth ministers help lead engaging Christ-centered conversations on these important topics. Learn more and register at cor.org/students.
- rezlife Youth (grades 6-12) Sunday morning Bible Study resumes April 17, 9 am in the classroom at the back of KiDSCOR.
- Band of Brothers Men’s Study Group meets Tuesdays from 6:30-8 pm, and is starting a new study on the book of Jeremiah. All men are welcome any time. ContactMike.Ash@cor.org for more information.
- Silverlink Volunteers Needed Would you be willing to help with a monthly worship service for the residents at Benton House Care Facility? We need a couple of volunteers who might be available to help with this worship servce for the residents and possibly read a scripture or lead singing, or generally be there as added hands. We could also use a pianist who could play hymns for the service. If you have interest, please contact Pastor Penny.
- Choosing Gratitude Thursdays, through May 26 (no class on April 28), 6:30-8 pm. Ladies, join Bible study leader and Christian motivational speaker, Patricia Sanders-Hall, in a course structured as a follow-up to Resurrection’s 2016 Inspired for Life Women’s Conference with the theme of “Gratitude.” Whether you attended the conference or not, this study will explore practical tips, stories and scripture, which teach us how to practice gratitude as a life style so we can stay on the path to inner peace, hope and faith. Each class is designed to be self-contained, so missing a session will not cause you to fall behind. You can purchase Nancy Leigh DeMoss’s book, Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy, for $15 at Guest Services.
- Resurrection Blue Springs 5th Saturday Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, April 30, at 8 am, Fellowship Hall. Gather for breakfast, devotion and fellowship. Sign up at Guest Services or online here to let us know your coming and if you’d like to help cook or clean up.
- Fun Day at Wendell Phillips Elementary – Monday, May 16. We have a very fun and exciting FaithWork opportunity for May. If you work on Mondays, this will be your chance to take a personal day to do something rewarding, and did we mention, FUN? We will be going to Wendell Phillips Elementary to help lead the Fun Day there. It will be outdoors, weather permitting, and will have various stations. The Kindergartners through 3rd graders will participate in the morning and the 4th through 6th graders will be in the afternoon. The Fun Day starts at 9am and concludes at 4pm. This will be the most FUN and REWARDING day you will have spent in a very long time! Here is a link to see to theWendell Phillips Elementary School. You can sign up to help from 9am to noon or from1pm to 4pm (or both). Click here to sign up.
- Iron Sharpens Iron - Men's Weekend at Camp Timberlake. Friday evening toSaturday evening – May 20-21. This wooded retreat setting is just the place to relax and recharge - including hiking, open fields and fishing. The retreat includes presentations by regular guys, small group discussion, jam sessions, bonfires, planned quiet time and too much food. Ages from mature senior high students to immature seniors all are welcome. This is a great event to invite a friend from outside the church. Cost: $25.00. Check-in Friday from 5:30-6:00 pm. Contact Mike Ash for details or sign up today.
- Holy Land Tour - November 14-23, 2016. Pastor Penny and Bill are excited to journey on the Church of the Resurrection's next Holy Land Tour with our campus. We hope every member of our church will one day experience where Jesus has walked. This is an opportunity to grow in faith and bring Scripture to life like never before. We will be joining with members of our West campus and Pastor Jason Gant as we journey together. Information is available at the Guest Services desk or online here.
Mike Ash
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
Riley Ledford, Technical Producer riley.ledford@cor.org
Heather Sooley, Operations Coordinating Assistant heather.sooley@cor.org
Stephanie Weigel, Guest Services Coordinating Assistant stephanie.weigel@cor.org
Caitlin Willis, Nursery Coordinator caitlin.willis@cor.org
Lori Wolverton, Nursery Staff lori.wolverton@cor.org
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs
601 NorthEast Jefferson Street
Blue Springs, Missouri 64014, United States
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