Weekly eNote from Pastor Scott Chrostek for Friday October 21, 2016 at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown in Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Weekly eNote from Pastor Scott Chrostek for Friday October 21, 2016 at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown  in Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Greetings RezDowntowners,
I hope this message finds you doing well. I am spending the morning writing and drinking coffee. As I type, I must confess that I have been reflecting over the time Wendy and I’ve spent in Kansas City and how our lives are so different now then when we first moved here. It’s amazing. This morning alone I’ve thought about the people who have become like family to us. I’ve thought about the church that has grown by the grace of God into this living and breathing reflection of God’s image not only in our own lives, but for so many others throughout the metro as well. I’ve thought about what happens when God moves through the heart of a community to inspire sacrificial generosity and service. I’ve thought about the miraculous byproducts, some of the things we’ve witnessed and participated in. I’ve thought about bars becoming churches, death being transformed into life, baptisms and babies, people shining with the light of recovery and the privilege of building the first new church building in downtown Kansas City in over 80 years. It has been so awesome.
I’m excited about this weekend in worship. This week is Commitment Weekend and I’ll be preaching live about the mission of the church and how the church impacts our lives and the lives of those living throughout the community at large. I’ll be sharing my version of the good life, but more importantly you’re not going to want to miss this weekend, as I’ll also be sharing my favorite football story (it comes with Kansas ties). I hope you’ll join me.
In anticipation of this powerful weekend in the life of our church, I’m hoping that each and everyone of you will join us in worship as well as join Wendy and me in filling out a commitment card for the upcoming year as a way of drawing nearer to God and reflecting God’s generosity to the world around you. At each worship service we’re inviting people to place their commitments on the altar at the close of worship. It is important that you take this step up in commitment to and covenant with God through the church not simply because it is a life-giving spiritual discipline, but it also makes possible the mission and ministry of our church to transform the heart of the city. If you are unable to attend this weekend, please consider filling out your commitment card online by clicking here (be sure to select 'Resurrection Downtown'). For everyone who makes a commitment we’ll be sure to have a special gift for you after worship (our 2017 coffee mug)!
I can’t wait to see you this weekend and in the meantime, below you ‘ll find a variety of ways to connect to the mission of this church:
Community Group: A Scandalous Story: Interpreting the Bible – Join us on Wednesdays, beginningOctober 26 at 7pm at 1508 Grand for this 4-week class as we study the most scandalous story ever written…the Bible! How do we make sense of it, when was it written, who wrote it, what does it say about God and how are we to read it? What do we do with violence and sexism found in the Bible? This best-selling book can also be the best at confusing, confounding and questioning what you believe. Be brave and dive in with others as you take a look at this amazing and seemingly, scandalous story! For more information, contact Matt.Bisel@cor.org or Shannon.Endicott@cor.org. The class size is limited. For more information and to register please visit cor.org/downtown/classes.
20/30 - 4th Thursday with Centennial UMC - Thursday, October 27 @ 6pm. Join us October 27th for Breaking Bread with our friends from Centennial United Methodist Church. This is a time of dinner, dialogue and service. We meet from 6:00-8:00 at the old Wesley Heights UMC on the east side of town, 1903 Hardesty Ave, Kansas City, MO 64127.
New Ministry Opportunity at the Healing House: Ever want to get in on the ground floor of a ministry? RezDT is starting a construction ministry. Your first opportunity to be involved will be Saturday, November 5, partnering with Healing House residents to complete improvements to their properties. From 8 am to 1 pmwe will paint, seal decks, install windows and doors, build fire escapes, etc. Projects are for all skill levels! A community lunch will be served at 1 pm for all! We encourage registration at www.cor.org/downtown/Helpinghands where participants can indicate the type of projects they wish to be involved. Questions can be directed to Dan Smith at dansmithjr@yahoo.com.
InspiredKC 5k Run/Walk – Come out and support Centennial UMC on October 29 in the historic Jazz district for the “Inspired by Darrell Sublett 5k.” Race proceeds will benefit the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation and the Surviving the Odds Foundation. For more information, visit www.inspiredkc.com or contact Kim Randolph at randolphkim55@yahoo.com.
Make a Meal Your Ministry! Perhaps you are unable to volunteer at traditional times, you like to cook, you want to make a difference in the lives of those in your community…whatever the reason, we’d love to have you on the RezDT Meals Ministry team. For the past few years we have been able to offer this ministry to those who may be recovering from surgery or getting back on track after a new baby for example. Would you be willing to jump aboard and help continue to bless those who have this simple need? People are sometimes shocked and always incredibly touched to be cared for in this way. Please contact Pastor Anne.Williams@cor.org if you are interested or have any questions.
RezDT Staff Team Opening: Office Coordinator & Asst. to the Campus Pastor. (30hrs., non-exempt, benefits eligible)
Primary responsibilities include:
Being a primary presence at the building entrance during weekday office hours.
Providing campus with administrative support including maintaining calendars, data entry, communications, and preparing accounting forms.
Assisting Campus Pastor with daily calendar and appointment schedule.
Main qualifications:
Demonstrates a passion for welcoming guests and providing top-notch hospitality.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with proven track record of developing quality relationships; a recognized aptitude for interpersonal engagement, structured dialogue, and diplomacy.
Highly capable of learning and using functionality in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Flexible, dedicated, dependable, team builder, and highly motivated.
For more information on this postion or to apply click here
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It is such a privilege to be a part of this community...Have a great Friday in KC and I'll look forward to another amazing weekend of ministry with so much going on as we continue looking at the Good Life! See you this weekend and I can't wait to talk about changing the world with you as we pledge our commitments to God!!!
Blessings,
Scott @scottchrostek

Congregational Care and Support
If you need pastoral care, call 816-979-1330. (After hours emergencies: 816-875-0267.)
To submit a prayer request, contact Anne.Williams@rezdowntown.org
For more information, visit our website: cor.org/downtown
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown
1508 Grand Boulevard

Kansas City, Missouri 64108, United States
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