Pastor Penny Ellwood's eNote for Friday, 4 November 2016 from The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs of Blue Springs, Missouri, United StatesFriday, November 4, 2016
Resurrection Blue Springs,
We had an amazing Sunday last week. Pastor Mark gave an awesome sermon on the importance of missions and serving as a way to experience the good life. His sermon is available for the first time on video on our website due to upgrades made on our equipment this past month. We're excited to be able to now offer a way to watch the sermons you may have missed.
After worship we held our First Serve Fair where you could sign up to try out a volunteer serving position one time within the church and also learn more about current serving and mission opportunities outside the church walls. Those who signed up for a first serve recieved a free t-shirt. We had 47 people sign up to shadow a position in worship, KiDSCOR, hospitality and more! We'll have the tables out again on Sunday if you didn't get a chance to check out the opportunities and get a shirt. If you are a current volunteer in any position, don't forget to pick up your t-shirt as our way to thank you for serving. We truly believe our volunteers are super heroes!
Then on Sunday afternoon we held our Fall Festival in the church parking lot. We were blown away by the turnout! Based on hot dogs given away, candy counts and an overflowing parking lot we estimate between 500-600 were in attendance. It was very exciting to be able to offer this afternoon of fun for our community. Thank you to everyone who donated candy, made cupcakes, delivered invitations, served at the event and decorated and brought your cars over for the trunk and treat. We had some amazingly creative car trunks this year. You can take a look at the pictures on our facebook page. We're already thinking about how to rearrange things to accomodate the growing crowd for next year.
This Sunday we are starting a new sermon series based on the 21 questions that John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, asked regularly as a way to deepen his faith life. They say it takes three weeks before something becomes a habit so for the next three weeks we're hoping to make a habit of growing deeper in our life of faith. This will be a great series and we're hoping you'll form a small group of your own or join one we've put together to meet on Tuesday nights beginning this coming week. You can also bring your group up to the church on Tuesday to meet and we'll offer childcare. The study books are availabe at Guest Services groups this Sunday. We hope these 21 questions might help us to experience God's transforamtive grace and lead to actions that change our community and world. Don't forget that we fall back an hour this Sunday with the Daylight Savings time change.
I also want to remind you in the event that you weren’t able to be in worship the last few weekends that we are in the midst of returning our stewardship commitment cards for 2017. We've received a 67% return of cards from our membership and want to remind those of you who haven't yet to turn in your commitment cards this weekend in worship. This year we’re inviting everyone to step up in their commitments in giving, growing, worshiping, serving and sharing. Returning a commitment card is not primarily about the church, but it’s an expression of our faith in and gratitude to God. It is an act of worship and, as we've learned in the last couple of weeks, a means of living out the Good Life. This weekend we’ll have commitment cards available in the seat backs or you can simply give online by clicking here (be sure to select 'Resurrection Blue Springs').
One last thing, this is a reminder to our youth and their parents that the youth have a service opportunity this Saturday. They will be meeting at the church at 1:15 pm to sign permission forms and then leaving at 1:30 pm to travel to Harvesters (3801 Topping Rd, K.C., MO) where they will be volunteering from 2 - 4 pm. Harvesters is a food service network meeting the needs of thousands in the Kansas City area. All youth 6th-12th grade are invited to come along.
I can’t wait to see you this weekend and in the meantime, take a look at all the upcoming activities and events . . . Make First Fridays Your Fave! Hey all you Kindergarten – 5th graders, join us for TGIF on the first Fridays of each month, TODAY November 4, 7-8:30 pm. Tonight will be a drive in movie theme. Bring a box to decorate as your "car". Let Diane Enlow know if your child would like to attend.
Shop the Global Market! Friday, Nov. 4, 1-4 pm; Saturday, Nov. 5, 1-7 pm; Sunday, Nov. 6, 9 am - 1 pm, 4-7 pm; Leawood Campus Narthex. Looking for truly unique handmade holiday gifts? Come to the Global Market to purchase gifts that will benefit women and children both locally and globally. Make your shopping meaningful and make a difference in the lives of women who by their own efforts are providing for their families. United Methodist Women sponsors this market, but all proceeds go to the women making the products.
First Serve Opportunities – Do you have a desire to serve but not sure which job would be right for you? Learn about all the different volunteer positions and sign up to shadow a volunteer for a one time commitment to see if it would be a good fit for you. Sunday after the 9 and 10:45 am services is your chance to sign up for a First Serve volunteer opportunity for Sunday morning hospitality, worship support, KiDSCOR, tech arts and more! Sign up and get a free t-shirt! We've also got t-shirts to thank all our awesome current volunteers!
Come and support our ministry that provides weekend food to students at Paul Kinder who are food insecure. It’s simple and painless. In fact it is downright delicious! Just go and eat at Raising Cane’s (in front of Target) after church on November 6th and mention that you are there for Church of the Resurrection fundraiser. 15% of all of the sales between 11am & 3pm will be donated to our “Backpack” Ministry!
JOY In Serving for Thanksgiving – Gift cards and food donations needed. We are providing Thanksgiving dinner items and $25 food gift cards for a turkey for families with food-insecure children at Paul Kinder Middle School. We also are collecting $25 food gift cards for families in Lucy Franklin Elementary School. Pick up empty food collection bags at the Missions Table. You may purchase the $25 gift cards from HyVee or Price Chopper and bring them to the Missions Table or Guest Services. We will collect them through Sunday, November 20.
Help with a Girl Scout Silver Project by donating health and beauty supplies. Items needed include hygiene products, toiletries, hair brushes, hair clips/hair ties and makeup. Bring items to collections area in KiDSCOR entry during November.
Student Ministry Program Director Needed - We are excited to be adding a new part-time (10-15 hours) position to our staff. The Student Ministry Program Director will plan and implement student ministry goals and programming and establish new ministry opportunities. This person will recruit, manage and equip volunteers and student leaders. We are looking for someone with exceptional interpersonal skills, previous experience working with youth and the ability to create and/or modify curriculum. Visit cor.org/employment for more information and to apply.
21 Questions Small Groups Forming– Tuesdays, Nov. 8-22, 6:30-8:30 pm. It’s widely known that it takes 21 days to develop a habit. Be a part of this 3-week study, where each participant will have access to a 21-day devotional complete with daily reading, personal reflection questions and practical ideas for living out our faith. The Wesley Challenge content is based upon the famous 21 questions of John and Charles Wesley’s notably nicknamed group, The Holy Club. The questions help us examine our relationship to God, Self and Others. The purpose of the Wesley 21 Day Challenge is to go beyond mere words and develop the spiritual habits that lead us toward a thriving Christian life. Join a small group or create your own group of 2-3 other couples or singles. Engage in the daily GPS Guide readings and connect through Resurrection’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for helpful prompts. Sign up at Guest Services or online. For questions, contact Mike.Ash@cor.org.
COR Singles – Meet for dinner at Cracker Barrel on Lee’s Summit Rd., Saturday, Nov. 12, at 5:30 pm. Ask for the COR Singles table. RSVP on Meetup or to Carla Morgan at carla.ann.morgan@gmail.com.
Heart to Heart Hygiene Kit Assembly Event – November 19 We are holding a Hygiene Kit Assembly Event with Heart to Heart. We will be assembling up to 1600 kits, some of which will be sent to Haiti in relief of the devastation they have experienced in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. We are partnering with First United Methodist Church of Blue Springs in this event. It will take place from 8:30am to 12:30pm (choose a 1 hour shift) in the gymnasium at First United Methodist Church (301 SW Woods Chapel Rd, Blue Springs.) All are invited, ages 8 and above. Please sign up online here. To learn more about the organization go to Heart to Heart International.
The Locker Room – Saturday Nov. 19, 6:30-8:30 pm. We will have a time of food, fellowship and an inspiring message from former NFL player Kevin Lockett. Kevin is a former American football wide receiver and punt returner in the National Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Jets. The theme for the gathering is the “The Locker Room”. Learn how you prepare for the challenges ahead of you, rejoice in victory, and start to rebuild after a defeat. So come meet your teammates (walk-ons, rookies, and veterans are welcome) as we prepare for the game of life. Cost is $10 and includes a meal. Please sign up at Guest Services or online here. Contact Mike.Ash@cor.org for more information.
RezMoms – Sunday, Nov. 20, we are meeting after the 10:45 worship service to have lunch out together and do some shopping at Summit Fair in Lee’s Summit. We plan to eat at Freebirds around 12:30 if you want to meet us there. Contact Taylor Beller at taylornbeller@gmail.com for more information.
Blood Drive – Mark your calendars for Friday, Nov. 25, from 11 am – 4 pm in the Blue Springs Sanctuary. Share the gift of life – sign up at savealifenow.org, enter Sponsor Code: saratuttle. For additional details, contact Laura Ward at 660-441-1977 or lauratuttle02@gmail.com.
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Abundant Blessings,
Penny
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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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