Pastor Penny Ellwood's eNote from The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs in Blue Springs, Missouri, United States for Friday, 26 August 2016

Friday, August 26, 2016 Pastor Penny Ellwood's eNote from The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs in Blue Springs, Missouri, United States for Friday, 26 August 2016
Greetings Resurrection Blue Springs,
Bill and I spent most of this past week in New York City. We went to celebrate our 35th Anniversary, which falls on Sunday, and to visit our middle son who lives in Brooklyn. We had a great time seeing the sights and taking in several shows. We worshipped last Sunday at Hillsong NYC. It was a different kind of experience having your purse searched and entering church through metal detectors. Although, we had to admit, while it compromised the hospitality on one level, it allowed a sense of peace while we worshiped. It's always a learning experience to worship in another place and a joy to experience an immediate connection to others through our faith.
It was great to have this time to reconnect with my husband and son. One of the greatest blessings in my life is being married to Bill. He is an amazing partner in all things and has always seen past my faults and never given up on convincing me that God has more in store for me to be and do. He is my biggest cheerleader and the best example of Christ's love that I have ever experienced. I am eternally grateful for him and look forward to many more years together.
I want to say a word of apology for the mix up in our Community Blood Center Drive this past Monday. We had asked for the donor bus not knowing where we would be in the construction process but failed to make the connection that we would still need our bathrooms for that day. They were all out of commission as the work crew was replacing the flooring. Thankfully the CBC crew was needed at another site and we were able to reschedule for September 19th. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope that those who signed up can re-calendar for this day.
I want to invite you to join me on Tuesday, August 30th for a forum on the Racial Divide in Kansas City. The event is from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at St. James UMC, 5540 Wayne Ave, KC, MO. The evening will begin with a presentation on the history of Kansas City as it relates to race, then Rev. Dr. Emanuel Cleaver III and Pastor Adam will engage us in a conversation about race in the Kansas City area. We’ll look at what role we as Christians play in tearing down walls and building bridges related to race in our city and conclude with delicious Sheridan’s custard. Parking at St. James is limited so if you'd like to carpool, we'll leave from the church at 5:30 pm. I believe this is a very important conversation and I’d like to ask as many of you to join me as possible. Click here to sign up. If you are a leader at Resurrection, please plan to attend.
Finally, this Sunday we continue our sermon series on Moses. We'll be exploring the plagues, the passover and the parting of the Red Sea. We'll also be sharing information about Saint Paul School of Theology after each service and hosting a Pizza with the Pastor after the second service. So, if you've been thinking about membership or would like more information about our church, please plan to join us at 12:15 pm.
Be sure to take a close look below at all the classes we have starting soon to see if God is calling you to get further connected in study and in community. . . . . .
Interested in membership at Resurrection? Looking for a deeper level of connection and commitment? Join us for Pizza with Pastor Penny where you will learn more about Resurrection, what it means to be a Methodist, and what the expectations are for membership, Sunday, Aug. 28, 12:15-2:15 pm, Student Center. Register atcor.org/bluesprings/coffee.
rezlife Fall Kick-Off for youth group begins with a pool party and dinner for all 6th-12th graders on Sunday, Aug. 28, 4-7 pm at the Gorman’s pool, 600 NE Country Club Drive, Blue Springs. Parents are invited to stay for a short parent meeting at 4 pm. Youth group will begin regular sessions Sunday, Sept. 11, 6-7:30 pm. Contact Bill Ellwood atbillellwood@hotmail.com.
Men's Study In your life, do you want to be known for flashes of goodness and great moments, or -- more importantly -- as a man of character and integrity in all circumstances? Super Bowl-Winning Coach Tony Dungy is ready to be our coach as we walk together through his bible study, "Dare to be Uncommon." God's desire is to give meaning and purpose to your life by giving you dreams and goals that only you can accomplish. Yet every day you're fed messages, expectations, and images that push you to live a life other than the one God has planned for you. Join us 6:30 pm Tuesday evening here at Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs to join a 7-week course on how we can counteract those messages, maintain our character -- in all parts of our life -- and commitment to continuing to grow, together. Sign up online.
Make First Fridays Your Fave! Hey all you Kindergarten – 5th graders, join us for TGIF on the first Fridays of each month, 7-8:30 pm beginning Sept. 2. Registration open now
rezlife Fundraiser – Help our youth go to camp next summer! Join us for a Pancake Breakfast Sunday, Sept. 4, before the 9 and 10:45 am worship services in the KiDSCOR area. The youth will be serving, busing tables, flipping pancakes, etc. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, fruit, coffee and juice starting at 8:15 am, and ending before 10:45 worship. Please invite friends and family to come eat with us and stay for worship!
Explore Life’s Big Questions in Alpha! Alpha is open to anyone who has questions and wants to explore the Christian faith. Sessions include a meal, a short talk and discussion. Bring your questions and curiosity. Class offered Wednesday, 6:30-8:15 pm, startingSeptember 7. Cost is $10 for material. One of our discussion groups will be devoted just to singles at these sessions. Register at Guest Services or online.
Ready to take the next step in your faith journey? Disciple Bible Studies offer an enriching way to deepen your faith in community with others. Start with Disciple 1, which provides a foundational overview of the Bible in 24 weeks, then continue your journey with any one of the other Disciple course offerings. We'll be offering Disciple 1 & 2 this fall at our campus. Other Disciple class options are available on our Leawood campus. See these options at cor.org/disciple.
Disciple 1 Wednesdays at 6:30 pm starting September 7. This class provides a foundational overview of the Bible. Beginning with Genesis and continuing through Revelation, Disciple gives the Old and New Testaments equal time, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as a revelation of God. Group members will read approximately 80% of the Bible in this 24-week study. Disciple Bible Study is enriching, informational, transformational, faith deepening and offers time to develop deep, lasting friendships as you study, reflect and pray together with your group. Disciple draws upon the work of scholars, the personal Bible reading and study of the participant, and dynamic group discussion to aid a deeper understanding of the Bible. Disciple 1 Study Manual is $35 and will be available soon at Guest Services. Childcare available on request. Register at Guest Services or online.
Disciple 2 Starts Wednesday, Sept. 7, 6:30-8:30 pm. Disciple 2 is an in-depth study of Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts. Genesis and Exodus are foundational books of the Bible that cover creation, Noah, Abraham, Moses and more. You will also study the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts and be encouraged to practice spiritual disciplines. (32-week study, Disciple 1 is pre-requisite) Disciple 2 Study Manuals are $35 each and will be available soon at Guest Services. Childcare available on request. Register at Guest Services or online.
Conscious Discipline Parenting Class - Conscious Discipline – We are excited to announce that Janet Clark from Play to Learn Preschool in Blue Springs will be leading an 8-week Conscious Discipline class starting Monday, Sept. 12, at 6:30 pm. This class will fill up fast! Register at Guest Services or online here. Cost is $15 per person (payable at the first class) and covers the book Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline. Childcare available by request.
Blood Drive Donor Bus Rescheduled for Monday, September 19, 3:30-7 pm Put your faith in action by donating blood! It takes about one hour and has the potential to save two lives. Walk-ins welcome or make an appointment at savealifenow.org, enter Sponsor Code: CORBS. For additional details, contact Betty Witt at 816.582.7809 orbettywitt@pobox.com.
Join us for Sacred Steps 5K Walk/Run on September 24th at 8 am on the Leawood Campus. This is a fun family event that raises funds for our missions initiatives in Africa for medical equipment, education and community health. This race is a fast, flat course and we have some of the best post-race food in town (or so we've been told) After the main 5K event, a Kid's Fun Run (the Rocket Dash) will be held. The race begins and ends at the Leawood campus at 13720 Roe Avenue. For more information and to register, click here.
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I look forward to seeing you this weekend.
Abundant Blessings,
Penny
For our Resurrection Blue Springs Campus Calendar: click here
Contact Our Staff
Church Office Phone: (816) 389-8900
Rev. Penny Ellwood, Campus Pastor penny.ellwood@cor.org
Mike Ash, Worship Leader/Director of Community mike.ash@cor.org
Mark Maschger, Ministry Associate mark.maschger@cor.org
Diane Enlow, Director of Children's Ministry diane.enlow@cor.org
Riley Ledford, Technical Producer riley.ledford@cor.org
Heather Sooley, Operations Coordinating Assistant heather.sooley@cor.org
Stephanie Weigel, Guest Services Coordinating Assistant stephanie.weigel@cor.org
Caitlin Willis, Nursery Coordinator caitlin.willis@cor.org
Lori Wolverton, Nursery Staff lori.wolverton@cor.org

The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs
601 NorthEast Jefferson Street

Blue Springs, Missouri 64014, United States
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