Weekly eNote from Pastor Jason Gant for Friday, 2 September 2016 from The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West in Olathe, Kansas, United StatesResurrection West,
This Sunday is a “worship together” Sunday, which means we invite our kids to join their families in the Sanctuary. We will have a children’s message with childcare available for infants - pre-K downstairs. It will be my privilege to preach live as we continue the Exodus series. Together we will explore the instructions offered in Exodus to the construction and purpose of the Tabernacle. This will be an important message about what the church is meant to be (and offer a common language to parents and kids of how we understand God’s call upon His church - His people).
Please welcome to our staff Britli Fuller (picture attached at the conclusion of this eNote). Britli will be serving on our KiDSCOR team as our Elementary Program Director. This is a new position on our KiDSCOR staff team as we begin to gear up for our expansion and the continued growth of our children’s ministries. Here is a word from Britli…
“Accepting this position at Resurrection West excites me for so many different reasons! Church of the Resurrection has not only been my church family since I was little, but it is where I was first able to call my faith "my own". It is where I really learned to walk firmly in my faith. After four years of studying Family Studies and Human Services at Kansas State University, I clearly see the passion for children's ministry that God has laid on my heart. Thanks to everyone for all of the warm welcomes, I am so excited to be the Elementary Program Director at Resurrection West. I believe God has big things in store!”
It was my privilege to serve as Britli’s youth pastor in rezlife student ministries at our Leawood campus years ago. Britli has a humble heart with great conviction to share the love of Jesus with children and their families. Take the time to welcome her as she hits the ground running with KiDSCOR and Upward sports ministries! Note that the church buildings will be closed Monday, Sept. 5th for Labor Day.
Our fall children and student ministry programs are now in full swing! We have nursery and Sunday school up through 5th grade at all three services and Sunday School for 6th-8th graders at 9am and 10:45am. We encourage our high school students to worship with their families at 9am, 10:45am, or 5pm. Here are the specific age and grade-level breakdowns for KiDSCOR Children’s Ministry and rezlife student ministries:
KiDSCOR Children’s Ministry | cor.org/west/kidscor | 9 am, 10:45 am, 5 pm
This Sunday is a Worship Together Sunday, so childcare is available through age 4. Our normal weekly programming resumes next week with:
•Nursery – birth up to approx. 24 months
•Early Childhood – approx. 24 months - Pre-K
•Elementary – promoted to new grade levels, Kindergarten – 5th grade
Rezlife Student Ministry | cor.org/west/students
•Sunday School for Middle School Students – This week is a Worship Together Sunday, so all ages will worship together in the sanctuary at all services. Resuming on September 11, 6th-8th graders meet weekly on Sundays at 9 am and 10:45 am in the lower level corner classroom (room 001)
•rezlife youth group – New times for the Middle School and High School youth groups have begun: Middle School – 6-7:30 pm, High School – 7-8:30 pm.Meal available, (donation requested).
Check out the opportunities below and get connected in knowing, loving, and serving God here at RezWest.
- Care Night - Begins September 6
- Thursday Live for Women - Begins September 8
- Saturday Morning Women - Begins September 10
- Saturday Morning Men - Begins September 10
- Confirmation - Begins September 11
- Monday Morning Women - New Study September 12
- Building Better Mom's - Sessions start September 13 and 14
- Financial Peace University - Begins Thursday September 15
- Sacred Steps 5k Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run – September 24, 8 am, Resurrection Leawood
- Be a Part of Church Renewal, Volunteer at Leadership Institute 2016!
- Christmas In October - Help rehab 2 houses with us!
Resurrection West has Care Night on Tuesdays, but we have other opportunities at our Leawood Campus on Thursdays. It is another place for connection and healing. Begin with a community dinner in the Student Center at 5:30 pm, classes/worship follow at 6:30. Several classes and support groups are offered, some are year-round. Visit cor.org/carenight for more information.
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.
Confirmation – is the time when we make a personal decision to confirm the vows of our baptism. Students in 8th-12th grades will join together for a semester of exploring the Christian Faith, our history and heritage, Scripture, beliefs and commitments as United Methodist Christians. The student is taking responsibility for living as a member of the body of Christ and fulfilling God’s purposes. Go tocor.org/west/students and click on the Confirmation tab for details and to register. Fall Confirmation beginsSunday, September 11.
Monday Morning Women’s Group – new study begins September 12th at 9:30 downstairs in room 004 (Theater). Jim Pressler will lead a study of James Dobson book, Your Legacy, the Greatest Gift. 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
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.
Sacred Steps 5k Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run – September 24, 8 am, Resurrection Leawood. Participate in this meaningful and fun annual event and help transform lives in Malawi by providing clean water. For more information and/or to register, visit cor.org/sacredsteps.
Leadership Institute 2016 – Join volunteers across all campuses at Leadership Institute 2016 in providing hospitality to 2,000 church leaders from across the nation attending this training event designed to equip, renew and inspire. Guests will learn leadership lessons from the life of Moses in plenaries led by Pastor Adam, attend practical ministry workshops led by guest speakers and Resurrection staff and participate in meaningful worship. Volunteer opportunities available September 28-30 and for conference preparationSeptember 22. We will utilize over 1,000 volunteer hours during Leadership Institute, so we’ll need volunteers from all campuses to help welcome and serve these guests. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the church’s vision to renew the church! Ask a friend to join you or volunteer with your small group. Sign up at cor.org/sharechurch under the Volunteer tab.
Christmas in October – Saturday, October 8, 8 am – 4 pm. Resurrection partners with Christmas In October, a local non-profit, that for the past 33 years has been focused on rehabilitating the houses of lower-income homeowners in the Kansas City area at no cost to the homeowners. Through our relationship with Christmas in October and your help, Resurrection has become a major force in helping elderly, disabled and veteran homeowners remain in their homes. Some of what will happen on October 8, is winterization, painting, yard cleaned up and minor repairs. This year RezWest is sponsoring two houses. We have 27 spots available to fill up with RezWest people. For more information and/or to register to help with a RezWest house, visit cor.org/cio.
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Finally, we are less than three months away from our pilgrimage to the Holy land and have about 40 participating from RezWest and RezBlue Springs. An email will be going out soon about our orientation gathering. Hold the date of October 11th for the gathering that evening and look for an email from me soon with more details.
Looking forward to worshiping together on Sunday,
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
Christie Walker - Director of KiDS COR Children's Ministries
Britli Fuller - Elementary Program Director
Lynnlea Nelson - Early Childhood Program Director
Malerie Luttrell - 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
Resurrection West
24000 West Valley Parkway
Olathe, Kansas 66061, United States
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