Resurrection West,
I hope this eNote finds you well. In the Gant household we are celebrating Hailey’s last day as a 4th grader and Kaia finishing the 1st grade. They are both excited for summer activities including a week at our own Vacation Bible Camp and Sports Camp, along with what will be Hailey’s first overnight summer camp experience at Youthfront Camp South! We are mindful and grateful today for all of our teachers and school administrators. We have many who worship with us at RezWest and what they do is so important in the lives of our kids and teens. If you know a teacher, reach out and share an encouraging word as they transition into summer!
This Sunday Pastor Adam will be preaching a message around the issues we are facing as the United Methodist Church. He has just returned from General Conference, our official body of representatives that meet every four years to pray, worship, and set the course forward for our faith tradition. This will be an important message as we are debating many issues within our tradition. One of those challenges is in regards to homosexuality, so parents please know this will be discussed within the sermon on Sunday. KiDSCOR Sunday School is available at all services. Also plan to stay after worship this Sunday to support our rezlife student ministries mission trip cookout as they plan to go and serve this summer!
Walls are beginning to emerge on the south side of our phase II building project this week and I have attached a couple of pics at the bottom of this eNote. Please continue to pray for the safety of those working on the building development. We will be writing prayers on steel beams to be placed within the building coming up soon on Sunday, June 12th
I regret to share with you that Chris Monson, program director for worship and events, will be transitioning off staff in the next few weeks. We are sad to see her move off of our staff team, but glad to know she will remain involved across our church. In fact, she’s leading a mission team from West to Honduras in June! I am so grateful for Chris’ commitment to the mission of our church and her excellence in ministry. Chris and her family are part of what makes our church such a special place as they give hours upon hours volunteering across ministry areas. Here are some words Chris wanted to share…
“After spending much time in prayer, reflection and conversation I have reached the conclusion that it is time for me to step away from my staff position at Resurrection West. As I move ahead, I am looking forward to spending time with my family, regaining balance in my personal and faith life and pursuing new projects and opportunities. I feel very clear that God has new plans for me and that this transition is necessary. It was 3 1/2 years ago that I felt called to accept a position at RezWest and my work has unfolded and developed into several amazing ministry areas; guest connections, worship aesthetics, missions, communications, and community events. I have enjoyed every part of my work - the creative opportunities, the volunteers and their amazing hearts, working with a dedicated and caring staff, and the opportunity to find new ways to serve God. I have grown spiritually, learned a tremendous amount about the church and ministry, and have experienced the Holy Spirit working in amazing ways. Each day has presented me opportunities to be at my personal best and to see others reflecting the light and love of Jesus Christ. What has made this job unforgettable, however, is the many, many people in the Resurrection West church family who I truly enjoy and love connecting with each week. I have been incredibly blessed by the friendships and love I have felt from so many - your appreciation, care, and willingness to serve in so many generous and loving ways has been astounding and heart-changing for me. This is what has stirred my passion within to serve God, because I was able to serve along side of you. Thank you! My family and I are now looking forward to continuing our relationships with you as members of the RezWest congregation, where we will continue to serve God, the church and the community. I am personally planning to take time over the next few months for respite and reflection, time with my family and time to discover what is to come next. I am excited to see what incredible opportunities are ahead!” Thank you for an amazing experience at RezWest - may God continue to put each one of us on the path of His work!
Please join me in thanking Chris for her ministry on staff here at Resurrection West!
Check out these opportunities to grow and serve throughout our church and community.
- Student Mission Trip Cookout - This Sunday, May 22
- Coffee with the Pastors - This Sunday, May 22 2:30-4:30
- Thursday LIVE Women's Study - Summer Registration now open!
- Dayton Moore, Guest Speaker at RezWest - Saturday, June 11
- Resurrection Foundation Estate Planning Seminar - June 18
- VBC and Sports Camp - June 20-24, Register Now!
- KiDSCOR Team Summer - Volunteer Recruitment
- RezWest Mission Trip to Malawi
- 5th - 7th Grade Summer Mission Trip - July 11-15
- Holy Land pilgrimage in November!
Interested in becoming a member of Resurrection West? Then come to “Coffee with the Pastors” this Sunday afternoon May 22nd, 2:30-4:30pm. Childcare is available and you can register at cor.org/west/coffee, but we always have room for walk-ins. You will learn more about the church, get to know Pastor Chris and myself, review membership expectations, and share in some sweets. Go to cor.org/west/coffee for more information, or email Debbie.Dietz@cor.org
Thursday LIVE! Register today for the women's summer study - Normal people are stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted. And when it comes to God, the majority believe in him, but the teachings of scripture rarely make it into their everyday lives. Simply put, normal isn’t working. Join us as we study Craig Groeschel’s book, “Weird, Because Normal Isn’t Working”. Class dates are July 7, 14, 21 and 28, meeting from 9:30-11:30am. Childcare is available with registration at cor.org/west/thursdaylive.
Dayton Moore, General Manager of the World Champion Kansas City Royals, will be speaking at Resurrection West on Saturday, June 11, from 8-9:30am. This special guest appearance is open to any of the men in our community and is in coordination with the current Saturday Morning Men’s Group study, More Than A Season. A catered breakfast will be available for purchase.
Resurrection Foundation - Leave a lasting legacy for your family, church and community! Attend The Estate Planning Seminar on Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 9 – 11 am at the Leawood Campus, Room C136, Building C. Register at cor.org/foundation.
Resurrection West Sports Camp and Vacation Bible Camp, “Meet the Royals”! Two great opportunities for kids this summer, one amazing week of fun! Registration is now open for RezWest Sports Camp and RezWest VBC. Both camps will take place June 20-24; Sports camp (Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football & Cheerleading) will be held in the morning, followed by VBC “Meet the Royals” in the afternoon. Register for one or both of these events. A supervised “sack lunch” time will be held for those who participate in both activities. We hope to help hundreds of kids grow in faith, wisdom and friendship through these programs, so we will need many volunteers - youth and adults! All parents who volunteer for VBC and have children younger than kindergarten will be able to register their little ones in early childhood VBC or nursery. If you are interested in participating in or volunteering for either camp, please go to cor.org/west/VBC2016 for more information and registration.
Catch the Wave of Fun! Join KiDSCOR Team Summer! Be a part of helping kids search out their faith this summer! 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 two Sundays in KiDSCOR or at one of our awesome summer camps. Stop by the Team Summer tables in the lower level hallway to sign up! ContactChristie.Walker@cor.org for more information.
RezWest Mission Trip to Malawi – January 12-22, 2017. Travel in mission with Pastor Jason to Malawi! Serve with our Malawian brothers and sisters as we reach out to the community through a variety of projects. This is an exciting way to step out of your comfort zone and affect the lives of so many. Included in the trip is a cultural safari experience you won’t want to miss. Go to to cor.org/content/malawi-serve-trips for more information.
5th - 7th Grade Summer Mission Trip, July 11-15 - Join us for a week of serving others, growing closer to Christ and having a lot of fun! We are heading to Lawrence to serve through non-profits, including homeless ministries, housing projects, food/shelter non-profits and much more. Register by June 1st to guarantee your spot. Visit cor.org/west/students for more information and click on the Events, Retreats & Missions tab for more information.
Holy Land Trip – Nov 14-23. Join Resurrection West pastor Jason Gant and Resurrection Blue Springs pastor Penny Elwood on this amazing 10-day tour, Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus. Information brochures are available at the RezWest front desk. Contact Debbie.Dietz@cor.org with questions.
Finally, I am looking forward to coffee with the pastors this Sunday afternoon (details above). Pastor Chris and I would love to invite you to join us and we always plan for walk-ins. This is always such a great time so come and join us!
Looking forward to worshiping with you this Sunday,
Pastor Jason
Resurrection West Campus
24000 West Valley Parkway
Olathe, Kansas 66061, United States
913-538-7800
For an after hours urgent pastoral care need call 913-314-6058
Resurrection West Staff
Travis Morgan - Director of Staffing and Operations
Chris Holliday - Associate Pastor, Care and Missions
David Robertson - Director of Community Life
Lindsay Hefner - Director of Worship Arts
Ryan Rancudo - Assistant Director of Worship Arts
Rick Webb - Director of rezlife Student Ministries
Christie Walker - Director of KiDS COR Children's Ministries
Lynnlea Nelson - Early Childhood Program Director
Sommer Kelling - Nursery Coordinator
Chris Monson - Worship Support and Community Events Program Director
Debbie Dietz - Coordinating Assistant to Pastor Jason
Kevin Euston - Technical Producer Team Lead
James Wear - Technical Producer Media and Graphics
The United Methodist Church of the
Resurrection West
24000 West Valley Parkway
913-538-7800
For an after hours urgent pastoral care need call 913-314-6058
Resurrection West Staff
Travis Morgan - Director of Staffing and Operations
Chris Holliday - Associate Pastor, Care and Missions
David Robertson - Director of Community Life
Lindsay Hefner - Director of Worship Arts
Ryan Rancudo - Assistant Director of Worship Arts
Rick Webb - Director of rezlife Student Ministries
Christie Walker - Director of KiDS COR Children's Ministries
Lynnlea Nelson - Early Childhood Program Director
Sommer Kelling - Nursery Coordinator
Chris Monson - Worship Support and Community Events Program Director
Debbie Dietz - Coordinating Assistant to Pastor Jason
Kevin Euston - Technical Producer Team Lead
James Wear - Technical Producer Media and Graphics
The United Methodist Church of the
Resurrection West
24000 West Valley Parkway
Olathe, Kansas 66061, United States
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