Weekly eNote from Pastor Scott Chrostek for Friday, July 22, 2016 from The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown in Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesGreetings RezDowntowners,I am excited for the weekend! All week long I’ve been hearing stories and preparing for our new sermon series on going Next Door: The Art of Neighboring. One of the things that Jesus pushes us to consider when it comes to experiencing or inheriting eternal life is our ability not simply to love God with everything we have, but to love our neighbors in the same way. Do you love your neighbors? Do you know their names? One of the things Jesus assures us, is that loving our neighbors is central to our life of faith. It resides at the heart of transforming the world to better reflect the kingdom of heaven. For the next three weeks we’ll be talking about what this looks like and how we ought to become good neighbors. You won’t want to miss it. Each week I’ll be telling first hand accounts of neighboring as well as offering practical ways to live fully into God’s call to love one another the same way that He first loves us! I am thrilled to be able to preach this series of messages and I look forward to connecting with you over the next three weeks!
It’s been a busy week and at the same time it has been a life-giving week. We’ve had a lot of ministry happenings in the midst of another crazy newsweek. There is reason to be tired of the tragedy, including the most recent story that has hit us locally within the KCKPD. Please be in prayer for our community. As things seem to be so divisive and tense, several things have highlighted our week in ministry. I have experienced extraordinary compassion in conversation, empathy within the entire community and real power in Spirit-filled prayer. It has been remarkable to come together with people (both within and outside of the our church community) in light of all that is swirling about. Whenever we come together God has a way of bringing forth new life. There is real power present whenever we meet, talk, listen and invite others to join us...Whenever we do that, it will always be profoundly impactful because God is there. Thursday night’s Theology, Literature and Race discussion is an example of that. Leading a group of new church start pastors through downtown Kansas City armed with cookies, invitations to RezDowntown and prayer is an example of that. Watching Glory Revival leading the Young Preachers Festival in worship and praise using hymns born out of our community was evidence of that as well. God is moving through this community to bring people into an experience of love and life in Christ and I am privileged to be a part of it with you. We have some big plans in store for the fall as we continue to build Christian community in the heart of this city, and I’m not simply referring to the building project.
In the meantime, below you’ll find other ways to come together in community as together we seek to transform the heart of the city!Resurrection Night at Theater in the Park: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! Join others from all Resurrection campuses tonight at 8:30 pm at the Theater in the Park at Shawnee Mission Park, 7710 Renner Rd., Shawnee, KS to see this Old Testament story played out in a fantasic musical drama for the whole family. Wear your RezDT shirt and bring a chair and enjoy the evening. For more information, visit cor.org/downtown/josephdreamcoat.
RezRidersDT will ride this Saturday morning at 8:45 am from the 1522 McGee parking lot to leave at 9am. 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. Email Marilyn Hutchinson at mhutchinsonpsych@aol.com to indicate your interest and to receive future notices. RezRidersDT facebook page will post pictures. For more information, visit cor.org/downtown/RezRidersDT.
Wendell Phillips School Supply Drive! Starting this weekend, you can bless a child in the Kansas City, Missouri School District by purchasing needed items that may not fit into the family’s budget. Quite often, teachers will pay out of their own pockets for the supplies that students need. RezDowntown has a long-term commitment to Wendell Phillips (now Wendell Phillips at Attucks Elementary School) and we are helping to provide these school supplies. Simply grab a bag with an attached supply list from the siderails at 1522 McGee or Connection Point at either location. Don’t have time to shop? Donate money towards the purchase of items in bulk – $35 is all it takes to get everything a student will need for the year. Please return the supplies by Sunday, August 7. For more information, visit cor.org/downtown/schoolsupplies.
RezLifeDT Middle School Wednesday Events of Fun Around Town! Join us for this last summer meeting at 1522 McGee, July 27, at 1 pm and join other middle schoolers as we gather to serve at RezDT and end the summer with ice cream together. For more information, visit cor.org/downtown/rezlife.
Boomers WW1 Memorial Museum Lunch & Tour – July 30! Join other Boomers (age 50 and up) at the World War I Memorial Museum at 11:30 am for lunch at the Over There Café. After lunch we will tour the Memorial and Museum. The tour is $10; reservations and payment due by Monday, July 25; check made payable to Marilyn Hutchinson and delivered to Genease Gornowicz. Don’t wait to make your reservation for tour and lunch - email Genease at ggornowicz@kc.rr.com. For more information visitcor.org/downtown/boomers.
Join us for the Perfect Saturday Night on July 30! Invite a friend, attend the 5:10 pm worship at 1522 McGee, grab some ice cream after the service and then enjoy a Glory Revival Concert featuring Shalinn Silkwood who just released her album “We Won’t Be Silent.” More information is available atfacebook.com/gloryrevival. This is going to be a great way to enjoy summer in the city with an amazing evening of worship and music! Join us for the perfect Saturday night!
Save the Date: 2nd Annual RezDT Pet Blessing. September 24th at Washington Square Park.
The Pet Blessing Committee is getting together soon to make plans for this event and needs animal lovers who are paws-in – make that hands-in! If you’d like to be a part of this committee, contactLea.Morrison@cor.org.
Faith Without the Worry Saturday, August 6, 9-11:30 am, 1522 McGee. Jesus invites us “do not worry” but when life gets stressful, it is easy to let worry creep in. Come explore with Pastor Anne, some specific strategies for keeping our concerns in check. For questions, visit cor.org/downtown/faithwithoutworry or contact Pastor Anne.Williams@cor.org.
RezDT 20/30 Trivia Tuesday, August 9 at 7 pm at Cinder Block Brewery. Do you like to play Trivial Pursuit? Do you have a lot of knowledge that is going unused? Do you know a bit of trivia? If you said "yes" to any of these, then you are perfect for the RezDT 20/30 Trivia Tuesday! If you are in your early 20s to mid-30s, no matter your relationship status, head over to the Cinder Block Brewery, 110 E. 18th Ave, North Kansas City, MO. The questions begin at 7 pm. For more information visit cor.org/downtown/rezdt2030 or contact Emily Krause at emilynkrause@gmail.com or Shannon Sinn at ssinn@kc.rr.com.
We Hope to Know if You’re Expecting! If you’re expecting a child, we would like to walk with you during this time. Please let us know your due date and how you’re feeling. Email Erin Pech at erinpech@gmail.comor contact the church office.
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It is such a privilege to be a part of this community...Have a great Friday and I'll look forward to seeing you this weekend for worship!!
Blessings,
Scott
@scottchrostek
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The United Methodist Chutch of the Resurrection Downtown
1508 Grand Boulevard
Kansas City, Missouri 64108, United States
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