Saturday, April 23, 2016

Pastor Penny Ellwood's eNote - The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs of Blue Springs, Missouri, United States for Friday, 22 April 2016

Pastor Penny Ellwood's eNote - The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs of Blue Springs, Missouri, United States for Friday, 22 April 2016

Friday, April 22, 2016
Greetings Resurrection Blue Springs,
Last night I had the opportunity to gather with a group of women who all had the shared experience of traveling to Uganda for a Mission/Visioning trip. We were brought together to reconnect with two of our trip leaders from Uganda who are visiting Kansas City. The women there were from two different mission trips, from the trip I took in 2011 and from another in 2014. Toward the end of the evening we went around the dinner table sharing our memories and highlights of our journeys. Many shared the personal fears and challenges they had to overcome in order to brave the journey. Then I was amazed to hear story after story of the life transformation that is still occurring in many cases because they listened to God's call to go. It was a powerful evening and a reminder of the importance of these journeys we take to learn and serve.
I would love to encourage you to step out of your comfort zone to embark on a life changing journey. We have mission trips leaving throughout the year to various places, near and far. There are additional team members needed right now to join our October 2016 and January 2017 serve teams to Malawi. We are also in the process of vetting some closer opportunities within the states that might make for a great first mission experience for those who want to start a little closer to home. My dream is to make another trip in the near future to Malawi to serve alongside our brothers and sisters there, helping to address the needs in these communities. Let me know if you'd have interest in going along with me.
This weekend we are continuing our sermon series, Second Chances by focusing our attention on Jesus’ ministry to and care for prostitutes. We'll hear how Jesus refused to condemn a prostitute, but instead, restored her with a second chance. We'll also learn a bit more about what's being done in our community to fight the exploitation of women. We hope you'll invite someone to worship this weekend at Resurrection.
You can see more about that below and take a look at what else is coming up....
  • Would you consider becoming part of the Resurrection Blue Springs Blood Drive Committee? This committee will help support blood drives hosted at the church four times per year. You would work alongside fun loving people such as yourself to coordinate efforts to host the blood drive. This involves pre-drive planning, working with an Account Manager from the Community Blood Center to develop and distribute bulletin inserts, flyers, and to recruit fellow church family members to donate life-saving blood to make appointments, as well as assist with the logistics of the actual drive day. Please sign up at Guest Services, online here , or contact Betty Witt or Patsy Shipley to be part of this important ministry team.
  • Do you have a 2016 High School Graduate? Let us know so that we can honor them in worship on May 15. Send information to Heather.Sooley@ cor.org.
  • 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.
  • Considering Joining Resurrection? Attend Pizza with the Pastor! Sunday, May 1, 12:15 pm – Enjoy a pizza lunch and fellowship time while you learn more about Resurrection and membership and get to know Pastor Penny. We’ll offer an optional brief joining ceremony at the end. Register at cor.org/bluesprings/coffee or stop by Guest Services.
  • 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.
  • Community Blood Drive – Thursday, May 12, 3:30-7 pm, Fellowship Hall. All eligible donors are encouraged to participate. Be sure to stay hydrated and take your dietary iron! Please commit to taking an hour of your time to help with the increased summer demand for donations. Book your appointment today at savealifenow.org, enter Sponsor Code: CORBS. For additional details, contact Betty Witt at 816-582-7809 or bettywitt@pobox.com.
  • 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.
  • Pack It Up Party for Wendell Phillips Elementary – Thursday, May 19. The KCMO school district is closing Wendell Phillips Elementary and moving the staff and students to Crispus Attucks Elementary, (will be renamed Phillips@Attucks). We will be helping teachers make this transition, one that is not only physically difficult, but emotionally difficult as well. Many hands make light the work, so let’s lighten these teachers’ loads as we work side by side. We’ll carpool/caravan from the church at 8:30 am, and start around9 am (work as long as needed or as your schedule permits). We will have a light lunch there. Sign up at Guest Services or online here. 
  • 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.
  • Premarital and Newlywed Preparation Class June 4 & 11, 8:30 am - 1 pm, required for anyone getting married at Resurrection. Sign up information atcor.org/leawood/weddings. 
  • Registration is still open for the 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. There are already 30 registered for the trip. Information is available at the Guest Services desk or online here. 
One last thing, we are just a couple of weeks away from Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8th. We will be celebrating our mothers and the amazing impact they have had on our lives through each worship service at every campus and we need your help. Share your favorite "Mom" photos with us. Shots with your mother, grandmother, and/or pics of you with your own children. They will be shown at your home campus and worship service on that day as we offer praise and thanks to God for these incredible women. Please send a JPG of your favorite photo to mothersday@cor.org and be sure to note that you are from the Blue Springs campus along with what service you normally attend (9am or 10:45am). It will be a special day of worship for sure!
Blessings,
Penny
For our Resurrection Blue Springs Campus Calendar: click here
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