Weekly eNote from Pastor Jason Gant - Friday, 5 August 2016 from The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West
Resurrection West,
Greetings today from North Carolina. I am here with my family on vacation before the school year excitement begins. We have had some great adventures hiking to waterfalls and white-water rafting. While away on vacation, I have been mindful of our staff team at RezWest. Together this week they began studying the book of Romans in our Tuesday staff development time. I’m reading along with them in my morning devotional time while away. I’m so grateful to their commitment to lead by example of what it means to become deeply committed Christians. They are committed, selfless, caring, and fun people to serve with. Would you take a moment and pray for them by name and then express your gratitude with a note or kind word? They are working very hard right now preparing to launch all the fall programs including discipleship groups, missions, kids and teens ministries, upward sports, care night, a fourth worship service, and more! You can see the staff team list at the conclusion of the eNote below.
I know our students did a wonderful job leading alongside Rick Webb, Director of Student Ministries, last Sunday in worship. You heard testimonials, an inspiring message, and witnessed the next generation leading all aspects of our worship services. Thanks to our amazing teens and their commitment to serve God here at RezWest!
This Sunday Pastor Chris will be preaching as we conclude the Art of Neighboring series. He will no doubt bring some humor and inspiration as we look at neighboring through our call to mission work in our neighborhoods and across the world. Make plans to serve tomorrow at Mega Mission. It’s going to be an amazing day as we serve beside our partner school - Ridgeview Elementary, details below. I believe there are still spots open on our Honduras mission team in January led by Dan Strempke. Join me and the rest of the team serving in Honduras this winter!
Back in worship on July 24, I preached kicking off the Art of Neighboring series. As part of my sermon, I asked everyone in attendance to fill out a survey to help us as we approach the need to add a third worship service in the morning. This is so important as we hope to welcome new guests to our worship services and make room for all. We had hundreds complete the survey. If you were unable to fill out the survey thatSunday, you can fill it out by following this link by clicking here.
Fall is about to begin and we have many opportunities to grow together, serve together, and care for one another. Take a look at the options below and get connected in knowing, loving, and serving God here at RezWest.
Follow Moses this Fall - “Exodus: Lessons from the Life of Moses” will not only be a sermon series by Pastor Adam starting August 14, but also a large group teaching event at Resurrection West beginningMonday, August 15, from 6:30-8 pm. Each week’s teaching event will follow the theme from that week’s sermon. Explore the journey of Moses through in-depth teaching and engaging discussion around the tables, plus enjoy a catered dinner each week. Registration open at cor.org/west/exodus
WOW (Women of West) Coffee Bar - Calling all women! Please join us for the first annual WOW (Women of West) Coffee Bar on Saturday, August 20 from 9:00-10:00 a.m.! Pamper yourself with a special coffee from Espresso Ahla Cart and hear about all of the upcoming fall opportunities for women. You won't want to miss it!
Give Blood, Save a Life at the Resurrection West Blood Drive – Tuesday, August, 1-7 pm. Share the gift of life! Anyone who is healthy, at least 16 years old (under 18 needs parental consent) and weighs at least 110 pounds may donate blood. Make appointment at savealifenow.org, enter sponsor code “rezwest.”
Resurrection West Care Night – We are a church that cares about you and what you’re going through. Starting Tuesday, September 6, you are invited to gather with others at 6:45 pm at Resurrection West for eight consecutive Tuesday evenings of learning and support. This Fall, we will offer two classes: depression/anxiety help and grief support. For more information or to register, contact Pastor Chris atchris.holliday@cor.org
Thursday Live Women’s Study – Ready to go deeper in your faith alongside women like you? Join us Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 beginning September 8 in the lower level classroom at the end of the hall! You can choose one of our three exciting studies: The Gospel of Mark: The Jesus We Are Aching For by Lisa Harper, The Purpose Drive Life by Rick Warren, or House or Home: God's Blueprint for Biblical Parenting by Chip Ingram. Childcare is available. For more information or to register, go tocor.org/west/thursdaylive
Saturday Morning Women - Are you a burn-the-candle-at-both-ends kind of gal with lots of room for improvement when it comes to creating margins for rest? But you actually love it and wouldn't want it any other way? Well, so does Lisa Harper. In her humorous and packed-with-biblical-wisdom way, Lisa shows us that it is possible for a frazzled nature to be glorifying to the Lord. Join us on Saturdays beginningSeptember 10th as we study “Overextended….and loving most of it! The Unexpected Joy of Being Harried, Heartbroken, and Hurling Oneself Off Cliffs.” Costs including book is $18.00; without book $5.00. Sessions begin with breakfast followed by teaching and small group discussion. Sign-ups after the services this weekend. cor.org/west/saturday-morning-womens-study
Saturday Morning Men – join us beginning Saturday, Sept. 10, from 8-9:30 am, as we start a 10-week study of More Than a Fisherman by Dr. Jim Grassi. This book provides guidance for men who desire to mentor others or to be mentored, using Jesus and the twelve disciples as a model. We meet downstairs from 8-9:30 am, and will be serving breakfast catered by HyVee ($5 donation requested). Cost of the book is $11. Contact Allan Henning at anhenning6@gmail.com for questions. No registration necessary.
Monday Morning Women’s Group begins their new study September 12th at 9:30 in the Bible Theater downstairs. Contact Margee Castle for more information at macastle@aol.com. No registration necessary.
Building Better Moms - New school year session begins on Tuesday night Sept. 13th (6:30-8:30 pm) andWednesday morning Sept. 14th (9:30-11:30 am). Group typically meets twice a month with a variety of topics to help mom’s on the Christian journey. Register at cor.org/west/bbm
Fall Upward Sports Ministry Registration Open for Fall Soccer, Flag Football and Cheerleading!Upward Sports brings children and adults to know, love and follow Jesus through sports and recreation. We use Upward Sports 360 Progression to help children develop mentally, athletically, spiritually and socially. Cost for each sport is $85 per child, $10 discount for each additional child registered. All practices begin the week of August 29. First Soccer season opens September 10, with Flag Football and Cheer beginning September 17. Learn more and register atcor.org/west/upward.
Serve with the Backpacks Ministry or Become a Backpack Angel - Did you know that over 90% of the children at our partner school, Ridgeview Elementary, qualify for free or reduced lunches? Families at risk for hunger struggle to provide children with the nutrition they need to thrive. As a result, many children come to school too distracted by their empty stomachs to focus on doing well in school. The Backpacks for Hunger program provides needed food to children who would otherwise not receive adequate nutrition during the weekends or school breaks. There are many ways to help. You can pick up food, fill bags, deliver bags and/or assist with administrative tasks. For more information on serving, please contact our RezWest Backpacks Coordinator, Jill Crockett, at rezwestbackpacks@gmail.com. You can also help a child at one of Resurrection’s partner schools get the nutrition they need by being a "Backpack Angel". A gift of $200 will support a child for the entire school year. You can help a child now with a monthly or yearly monetary contribution. Electronic payment options are available through August 14. Go tocor.org/giveonline and select the “Give Online With Pushpay” tab. Cash, Check and EFT (Elecronic Funds Transfer) options are available year-round at cor.org/backpacks.
Financial Peace University - This 9-week life-changing course begins Thursday night September 15th(6:30-8:15 pm) and childcare is available. The course is $100 and is designed to empower people to manage their money, eliminate debt and and build wealth. Register at cor.org/fpu
Pastor Jason
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West
24000 West Valley Parkway
Olathe, Kansas 66061, United States
West office - 913-538-7800
For an after hours urgent pastoal care need call 913-338-9477
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
Kirsten Baxter - Summer Intern
Christie Walker - Director of KiDS COR Children's Ministries
Lynnlea Nelson - Early Childhood Program Director
Sommer Kelling - Nursery Coordinator
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
Greetings today from North Carolina. I am here with my family on vacation before the school year excitement begins. We have had some great adventures hiking to waterfalls and white-water rafting. While away on vacation, I have been mindful of our staff team at RezWest. Together this week they began studying the book of Romans in our Tuesday staff development time. I’m reading along with them in my morning devotional time while away. I’m so grateful to their commitment to lead by example of what it means to become deeply committed Christians. They are committed, selfless, caring, and fun people to serve with. Would you take a moment and pray for them by name and then express your gratitude with a note or kind word? They are working very hard right now preparing to launch all the fall programs including discipleship groups, missions, kids and teens ministries, upward sports, care night, a fourth worship service, and more! You can see the staff team list at the conclusion of the eNote below.
I know our students did a wonderful job leading alongside Rick Webb, Director of Student Ministries, last Sunday in worship. You heard testimonials, an inspiring message, and witnessed the next generation leading all aspects of our worship services. Thanks to our amazing teens and their commitment to serve God here at RezWest!
This Sunday Pastor Chris will be preaching as we conclude the Art of Neighboring series. He will no doubt bring some humor and inspiration as we look at neighboring through our call to mission work in our neighborhoods and across the world. Make plans to serve tomorrow at Mega Mission. It’s going to be an amazing day as we serve beside our partner school - Ridgeview Elementary, details below. I believe there are still spots open on our Honduras mission team in January led by Dan Strempke. Join me and the rest of the team serving in Honduras this winter!
Back in worship on July 24, I preached kicking off the Art of Neighboring series. As part of my sermon, I asked everyone in attendance to fill out a survey to help us as we approach the need to add a third worship service in the morning. This is so important as we hope to welcome new guests to our worship services and make room for all. We had hundreds complete the survey. If you were unable to fill out the survey thatSunday, you can fill it out by following this link by clicking here.
Fall is about to begin and we have many opportunities to grow together, serve together, and care for one another. Take a look at the options below and get connected in knowing, loving, and serving God here at RezWest.
- MEGA MISSION: Bless the School- Tomorrow!
- Follow Moses this Fall - Begins August 15
- WOW (Women of West) Coffee Bar - August 20
- Blood Drive - Tuesday, August 23
- Care Night - Begins September 6
- Thursday Live for Women - Begins September 8
- Saturday Morning Women - Begins September 10
- Saturday Morning Men - Begins September 10
- Monday Morning Women - New Study September 12
- Building Better Mom's - Sessions start September 13 and 14
- Fall Upward Sports Registration Open!
- Serve with the Backpack Ministry or Become a Backpack Angel
- Financial Peace University - Begins Thursday September 15
Follow Moses this Fall - “Exodus: Lessons from the Life of Moses” will not only be a sermon series by Pastor Adam starting August 14, but also a large group teaching event at Resurrection West beginningMonday, August 15, from 6:30-8 pm. Each week’s teaching event will follow the theme from that week’s sermon. Explore the journey of Moses through in-depth teaching and engaging discussion around the tables, plus enjoy a catered dinner each week. Registration open at cor.org/west/exodus
WOW (Women of West) Coffee Bar - Calling all women! Please join us for the first annual WOW (Women of West) Coffee Bar on Saturday, August 20 from 9:00-10:00 a.m.! Pamper yourself with a special coffee from Espresso Ahla Cart and hear about all of the upcoming fall opportunities for women. You won't want to miss it!
Give Blood, Save a Life at the Resurrection West Blood Drive – Tuesday, August, 1-7 pm. Share the gift of life! Anyone who is healthy, at least 16 years old (under 18 needs parental consent) and weighs at least 110 pounds may donate blood. Make appointment at savealifenow.org, enter sponsor code “rezwest.”
Resurrection West Care Night – We are a church that cares about you and what you’re going through. Starting Tuesday, September 6, you are invited to gather with others at 6:45 pm at Resurrection West for eight consecutive Tuesday evenings of learning and support. This Fall, we will offer two classes: depression/anxiety help and grief support. For more information or to register, contact Pastor Chris atchris.holliday@cor.org
Thursday Live Women’s Study – Ready to go deeper in your faith alongside women like you? Join us Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 beginning September 8 in the lower level classroom at the end of the hall! You can choose one of our three exciting studies: The Gospel of Mark: The Jesus We Are Aching For by Lisa Harper, The Purpose Drive Life by Rick Warren, or House or Home: God's Blueprint for Biblical Parenting by Chip Ingram. Childcare is available. For more information or to register, go tocor.org/west/thursdaylive
Saturday Morning Women - Are you a burn-the-candle-at-both-ends kind of gal with lots of room for improvement when it comes to creating margins for rest? But you actually love it and wouldn't want it any other way? Well, so does Lisa Harper. In her humorous and packed-with-biblical-wisdom way, Lisa shows us that it is possible for a frazzled nature to be glorifying to the Lord. Join us on Saturdays beginningSeptember 10th as we study “Overextended….and loving most of it! The Unexpected Joy of Being Harried, Heartbroken, and Hurling Oneself Off Cliffs.” Costs including book is $18.00; without book $5.00. Sessions begin with breakfast followed by teaching and small group discussion. Sign-ups after the services this weekend. cor.org/west/saturday-morning-womens-study
Saturday Morning Men – join us beginning Saturday, Sept. 10, from 8-9:30 am, as we start a 10-week study of More Than a Fisherman by Dr. Jim Grassi. This book provides guidance for men who desire to mentor others or to be mentored, using Jesus and the twelve disciples as a model. We meet downstairs from 8-9:30 am, and will be serving breakfast catered by HyVee ($5 donation requested). Cost of the book is $11. Contact Allan Henning at anhenning6@gmail.com for questions. No registration necessary.
Monday Morning Women’s Group begins their new study September 12th at 9:30 in the Bible Theater downstairs. Contact Margee Castle for more information at macastle@aol.com. No registration necessary.
Building Better Moms - New school year session begins on Tuesday night Sept. 13th (6:30-8:30 pm) andWednesday morning Sept. 14th (9:30-11:30 am). Group typically meets twice a month with a variety of topics to help mom’s on the Christian journey. Register at cor.org/west/bbm
Fall Upward Sports Ministry Registration Open for Fall Soccer, Flag Football and Cheerleading!Upward Sports brings children and adults to know, love and follow Jesus through sports and recreation. We use Upward Sports 360 Progression to help children develop mentally, athletically, spiritually and socially. Cost for each sport is $85 per child, $10 discount for each additional child registered. All practices begin the week of August 29. First Soccer season opens September 10, with Flag Football and Cheer beginning September 17. Learn more and register atcor.org/west/upward.
Serve with the Backpacks Ministry or Become a Backpack Angel - Did you know that over 90% of the children at our partner school, Ridgeview Elementary, qualify for free or reduced lunches? Families at risk for hunger struggle to provide children with the nutrition they need to thrive. As a result, many children come to school too distracted by their empty stomachs to focus on doing well in school. The Backpacks for Hunger program provides needed food to children who would otherwise not receive adequate nutrition during the weekends or school breaks. There are many ways to help. You can pick up food, fill bags, deliver bags and/or assist with administrative tasks. For more information on serving, please contact our RezWest Backpacks Coordinator, Jill Crockett, at rezwestbackpacks@gmail.com. You can also help a child at one of Resurrection’s partner schools get the nutrition they need by being a "Backpack Angel". A gift of $200 will support a child for the entire school year. You can help a child now with a monthly or yearly monetary contribution. Electronic payment options are available through August 14. Go tocor.org/giveonline and select the “Give Online With Pushpay” tab. Cash, Check and EFT (Elecronic Funds Transfer) options are available year-round at cor.org/backpacks.
Financial Peace University - This 9-week life-changing course begins Thursday night September 15th(6:30-8:15 pm) and childcare is available. The course is $100 and is designed to empower people to manage their money, eliminate debt and and build wealth. Register at cor.org/fpu
Pastor Jason
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West
24000 West Valley Parkway
Olathe, Kansas 66061, United States
West office - 913-538-7800
For an after hours urgent pastoal care need call 913-338-9477
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
Kirsten Baxter - Summer Intern
Christie Walker - Director of KiDS COR Children's Ministries
Lynnlea Nelson - Early Childhood Program Director
Sommer Kelling - Nursery Coordinator
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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