Friday, April 29, 2016

"Pastor Penny Ellwood's eNote" The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs from Blue Springs, Missouri, United States for Friday, 29 April 2016

"Pastor Penny Ellwood's eNote" The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs from Blue Springs, Missouri, United States for Friday, 29 April 2016

Friday, April 29, 2016
Greetings Resurrection Blue Springs,
I'm looking forward to being back in worship with you all this Sunday after being out the past two Sundays. I don't know about you but I feel out of kilter all week when I miss worshiping with my church family on Sunday. I am so grateful though to our staff and the volunteers who are able to fill our shoes when we're gone. I heard about Nathan's comment last week that the Sunday leadership team "felt like they were having a party while Mom and Dad were away" with Mike, our worship leader and myself both out. The leadership team was all filled with our awesome volunteers. This is a great reminder that we're all part of God's holy priesthood. It was Peter who said, "...You also, as living stones, are being built into a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." (1 Pet. 2:5). As Christians we are meant to be ministers to one another and to offer ourselves as spiritual sacrifices to and for God.
I am regularly inspired by all the ways I see you accepting this role of priest in the ways you serve one another and our community. From the weekly team filling backpacks, to the group of tutors who take off every Tuesday morning to serve at one of our partner schools downtown, to the chair arrangers and Easter bulb planters that work to provide a welcoming experience to those attending worship or classes, and especially to those who have spent hours making all the plans and preparations which enable the rest of us to gather and serve together. You'll notice that we have a full month of service opportunities listed below with the blood drive and work at Wendell Phillips. Every week I see signs that this "spiritual house" we are building in Blue Springs is growing larger.
Men, I want to remind you that tomorrow is the Men's Breakfast at 8 am in Fellowship Hall. The discussion will include talk about the importance of mentoring and there will be information about the upcoming Men's Retreat at Camp Timberlake. We encourage you to invite a friend or neighbor to join us for breakfast. This weekend we are continuing our sermon series, Second Chances by focusing our attention on people in the Bible who got it all wrong when it came to money and power, and how we can get it right! We hope you'll invite someone to worship this weekend at Resurrection. We'll also be offering a Pizza with the Pastor after our 10:45 am service for those who are considering joining Resurrection or would just like to know more about our church. After the informational meeting, we'll have a joining service for those ready for the next step into membership.
One last thing, next Sunday, May 8th, is Mother’s Day. 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 or10:45am). It will be a special day of worship for sure!
You can see more about that below and take a look at what else is coming up....
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Register for Middle School and High School Camps! For those entering 6th, 7th or 8th grades, we have a group reservation at Youthfront Camp West for session 9, August 1-6, $430. For those entering 9-12th grades, our session at Youthfront LaCygne is session 3, June 20-25, $240. Register at https://youthfront.com/account/ and use our code: coryfcamp. Fundraisers are offered to help with the cost as well as payment options.
  • KiDSCOR is the place to be this summer! Play a part in helping kids explore their faith by volunteering in our Children’s Ministry. No experience necessary – just be ready to have some fun with the kids. We are looking for parents, youth and other adults who would be willing to serve on the weekends or at one of our awesome summer mini-camps.
  • 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 orbettywitt@pobox.com.
  • Do you know any 5th graders? Let them know about rezlife, our youth ministry! We are inviting 5th graders to our final Game Night of the school year, Sunday May 15, at 6 pm. We’ll have hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks. Bring a snack to share!
  • 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.
  • Save the Date for Camp Bow Wow – Saturday, June 18, 9 am – 1 pm, kids ages 4-11. Whether you love doggies, or just want to play with some puppies, you don’t want to miss this day camp! Campers will learn about how God’s everlasting love relates to dogs. Kids will experience training dogs, playing with some puppies and making toys for local doggies in shelters! We will conclude with a family hot dog lunch and a special pet blessing for their very own pets! Camp is from 9 am – 1 pm for kids ages 4-11. Register online or at guest services starting May 8. No charge for this day camp. 
I look forward to seeing you in worship!
Blessings,
Penny
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