Weekly eNote from Pastor Scott Chrostek for Friday, April 22, 2016 - The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown of Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Weekly eNote from Pastor Scott Chrostek for Friday, April 22, 2016 - The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown of Kansas City, Missouri, United States

​Greetings RezDowntowners,

I hope this message finds you doing well today. I’m excited that the weekend is upon us, but honestly, I cannot believe it is already here! The time this week has been flying by and I’m still reflecting over all the baptisms and services we held last weekend. (7 baptisms, 1 funeral, 1 wedding and a great day of FaithWork!) Tomorrow morning we kick off another big weekend beginning with a great opportunity for parents all over the metro to join together to discuss the best ways to share and develop your children’s faith at home! Pastor Anne Williams and Sarah Brischle are going to be leading this great discussion from 9-10:30 at 1508 Grand. I hope you’ll invite friends and join them for a morning well spent!
Also, this weekend in worship we’ll be inviting you to consider travelling in mission by joining our team heading to Honduras this September! Our Honduras trip is a phenomenal opportunity to experience this great community in El Obraje where we’ll work with kids by putting together Vacation Bible Camps and continue building their community center that services the entire community! I want to encourage you to consider this life changing opportunity as it is certainly a trip to experience. This weekend we are continuing our sermon series by focusing our attention on God of the Second Chance by focusing on Jesus’ ministry to and care for prostitutes. It is going to be a powerful weekend in worship and I want to invite you to join us on Saturday or Sunday. We’ll be welcoming our new members at the beginning of each service!
In the meantime, here are a several ways to get connected to the life of this church:

• This Saturday: Say Your Prayers: Developing a Child’s Faith at Home – Join Pastor Anne, this Saturday,April 23, 9 -10:30 am at 1508 Grand (childcare provided at Grand with registration) for a discussion about strategies to foster your child’s faith development at home. You’ll be empowered to initiate spiritual conversations, share your own faith, approach complicated religious questions and engage in prayer with your children. You will also hear from KiDSCOR Director Sarah Brischle about our KiDSCOR programming, so that you can use it as a launching pad for your own conversations about faith at home. Space is limited. To reserve your spot and register for childcare, go to cor.org/downtown/sayyourprayers. For questions, contact Pastor Anne.Williams@cor.org.
• Pastor Scott’s Class on The Misfit Mission – Hear the inside scoop on Scott’s new book and receive your own personalized, signed copy. Starting Wednesday, May 4, at 7 pm, this 4-week study will examine what it looks like for us to do the right thing in ministry, even when logic or ‘rules’ say it’s the wrong thing. Pastor Scott will show us how we really can do more than we might ask or imagine, when we remember God’s call and the promises of scripture—when we live each day with the expectation of holy surprise. With registration (required) you will receive a signed, personalized copy of The Misfit Mission for $15. Space is limited, go to cor.org/downtown/misfitmission to make sure we have a book and a spot for you! Childcare is available. To receive a signed copy and to register for childcare, register by May 1.
• Serve in Honduras Sept. 10-17 with our partner church in El Obraje – Honduras is a beautiful country with beautiful people. Take a week out of your busy schedule to grow in your faith as you support and encourage our Honduran partners. This team will help build the church both physically (light construction) and humanly (inviting the community to sports and craft events at the church). The deadline for registering is June 10. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity - sign up at cor.org/honduras. For questions, contact Amber Carlson at Amber.Carlson@Glazers.com.
• MVPs Needed for Vacation Bible Camp – Volunteer Now for some great benefits! We are looking for enthusiastic people with a heart to serve the youngest in our church as they learn Bible stories, play awesome games and hang out with us evenings, June 20-23! If you are interested in volunteering to serve during the event or just want more information about VBC, contact Sarah.Brischle@cor.org. Those who sign up to volunteer receive a $5 discount on registration for their children and get the opportunity to purchase Royals tickets for their immediate family before they go on sale for everyone else! Visitcor.org/downtown/vbcvolunteer to sign up to volunteer, then register your children and/or purchase Royals tickets.
• Vacation Bible Camp – June 20–23, 5:30-7 pm – Meet the Royals @ Downtown! Royals of the Bible, that is. We will learn about wise King Solomon, courageous Queen Esther, young King Josiah and the one True King, Jesus! Registration is open for children of volunteers now! Registration for all others begins May 1. VBC is for children in kindergarten – 5th grade (2015-16 school year). Younger children may attend with an adult volunteer. Visit cor.org/downtown/vbc to sign up to volunteer, then register your children.
• RezRidersDT – RezDowntown’s Bicycle Club is on the road again! Beginning May 7, we will ride Saturdayafternoons. Meet in the 1522 McGee parking lot at 1:45 pm to leave at 2. This will be a 90-minute, no-drop ride in the city. All levels of experience are welcome, and we will divide up if appropriate. We’ll stop for a snack before attending church together at 5:10 pm. (Costume changes optional.) Email Marilyn Hutchinson at mhutchinsonpsych@aol.com to indicate your interest and to receive future notices. Rez Riders Facebook page (RezRidersDT) will post pictures. For more information, visit cor.org/downtown/rezridersdt.
• SWAT Brunch Club – RezDowntown’s SWAT (35-and-older Singles With A Twist) group will meet on Sunday, May 1, at 12:30 pm at Char Bar in Westport (4050 Pennsylvania Ave, KCMO). Join the group for great food and fellowship. Confirm your attendance on our SWAT Group Facebook page or contact James Burcalow at 913-775-2168 if you don’t have Facebook access. For more information, visitrezdowntown.org/swat.
• Did You Know… that nearly 400 volunteers are needed to create meaningful worship services at Resurrection Downtown each month? And believe it or not – we need more. We need you! Serve during your normal worship time. Training is provided. Serve God, make friends and have fun! To serve contact Shannon.Endicott@cor.org.
• WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Christi Jo Brunner, Audrey Campbell, Seth Campbell, Darin Challacombe, Benjamin Evans, Jacob Haase, Chloe Helling, Jill Hundley, Mike Hundley, Quinton Hunter, Brad Keating, Megan Keating, Andy Newman, Chris Shelar, Erica Weiglhofer

Thank you so much for being a part of this community, for volunteering, for serving, for giving, for loving, for simply doing the things that God does all so that others will come to see the light of Christ shining through you to the extent that we might together transform the heart of this city! I can't wait to see you this weekend in worship!
Have a great Friday.
Grace and Peace,
Scott
Twitter: @scottchrostek
Congregational Care and Support
If you need pastoral care, call 816-979-1330. (After hours emergencies: 816-875-0267.)
To submit a prayer request, contact Anne.Williams@rezdowntown.org
For more information, visit our website: cor.org/downtown

The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown
1508 Grand Avenue

Kansas City, Missouri 64108, United States
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