Pastor Penny Ellwood's eNote for Friday, 11 November 2016 from the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs of Blue Springs, Missouri, United StatesFriday, November 11, 2016
Resurrection Blue Springs,
This has been quite the week with the country still reverberating from the election results of Tuesday. Amidst all the conflicting responses I have heard, read and seen, the image that I have held on to this week was the response of our congregation on election day. As some of our members saw the lines wrapping around the church building with people waiting to vote, you quickly organized to provide hospitality to those standing in the line. You served coffee, and baked goodies to democrats, republicans, greens or independents alike. When someone got impatient you greeted them with a smile and a cookie easing the tension. It was a beautiful thing to see. You saw the people first, not their affiliation, and you cared for their needs.
Despite our personal position on the outcome of this election, I believe we move forward in the same way you responded on Tuesday. We pay attention and step in to care for the needs of all God's people. We place our trust in the checks and balances set in place to distribute power that have protected our democracy for over two centuries. Most of all, we remember that our hope has never been in politicians and political parties, but in Jesus Christ and the kingdom he proclaimed. Let us not let the outcome of this election divide us but have the courage to meet, befriend and love the other and trust that God is at work. He has a surprising way of working in and through people in ways we could never imagine.
This Sunday Pastor Adam will be preaching a message focusing on Jesus, the Spiritual Life and how (in light of the recent elections) these Wesleyan questions we're exploring can lead us to a renewed understanding of what it takes to make America great again. I hope you'll invite friends to join us at each of our worship services.
I also ask for your prayers this week as our group of 45 from Blue Springs and the West campus head to the Holy Land on Monday to explore what some people call the 5th gospel. Pray for the safety of our group and that our travels to these places where Jesus walked and taught might give us fresh insight into Jesus and his saving ministry in ways that are transformative.
I can’t wait to see you this weekend and take a look at all the upcoming activities and events . . .
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.
JOY In Serving for Thanksgiving – Gift cards still needed and please return your filled bags of Thanksgiving meal items.
-We are providing $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. You may purchase the $25 gift cards from HyVee or Price Chopper and bring them to the Missions Table or Guest Services today or next Sunday, Nov. 20.
-We will be collecting items for Lazarus Table’s Socks of Kindness – New adult tube socks, toothbrushes, travel toothpaste, chapstick, travel size shampoo, lotion and conditioner can be dropped off any time before Dec. 2.
-We are collecting new or gently used books for the Resurrection Bookmobile and new books for Phillips at Attucks Elementary Christmas Party. Books can be brought to church anytime before Dec. 2.
21 Questions Tuesdays through Nov 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 Service Opportunity – Friday Nov. 18, 5 pm or as soon as you can arrive. We will be helping the Rainbow Center in Blue Springs set up for their HUGE Fundraiser being held at Hilton Garden Inn, 19677 E Jackson Dr. in Independence. Come to the hotel and work to help the Rainbow Center prepare for a successful event — enjoy the fellowship too!
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.
Thanksgiving Invitation – If you don’t have family or friends to spend Thanksgiving with, we’d love to invite you to enjoy a home-cooked meal and be with Resurrection family on Thursday, Nov. 24. We’ll gather in the Leawood Student Center at 11:30 am and feast at noon. Donations accepted toward the cost of the meal. To ensure a place at the table, registration is required by Nov. 22. Register online.
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.
Christmas at Resurrection Tickets Don’t miss Kansas City’s must see musical event of the season featuring more than 300 musicians, children, actors, dancers and technicians retelling the traditional story of the birth of Christ, along with an Olde English Christmas by Charles Dickens as he prepares to write his historic masterpiece, “A Christmas Carol.” Performances are Dec. 8-11 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 10 at 1 pm and a new matinee performance, Sunday, Dec. 11 at 1:30 pm. Make your plans now to invite your friends and neighbors to experience a family celebration at Christmas at Resurrection. Purchase tickets at the Box Office in the Leawood Narthex or online.
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.
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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
JOY In Serving for Thanksgiving – Gift cards still needed and please return your filled bags of Thanksgiving meal items.
-We are providing $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. You may purchase the $25 gift cards from HyVee or Price Chopper and bring them to the Missions Table or Guest Services today or next Sunday, Nov. 20.
-We will be collecting items for Lazarus Table’s Socks of Kindness – New adult tube socks, toothbrushes, travel toothpaste, chapstick, travel size shampoo, lotion and conditioner can be dropped off any time before Dec. 2.
-We are collecting new or gently used books for the Resurrection Bookmobile and new books for Phillips at Attucks Elementary Christmas Party. Books can be brought to church anytime before Dec. 2.
21 Questions Tuesdays through Nov 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 Service Opportunity – Friday Nov. 18, 5 pm or as soon as you can arrive. We will be helping the Rainbow Center in Blue Springs set up for their HUGE Fundraiser being held at Hilton Garden Inn, 19677 E Jackson Dr. in Independence. Come to the hotel and work to help the Rainbow Center prepare for a successful event — enjoy the fellowship too!
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.
Thanksgiving Invitation – If you don’t have family or friends to spend Thanksgiving with, we’d love to invite you to enjoy a home-cooked meal and be with Resurrection family on Thursday, Nov. 24. We’ll gather in the Leawood Student Center at 11:30 am and feast at noon. Donations accepted toward the cost of the meal. To ensure a place at the table, registration is required by Nov. 22. Register online.
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.
Christmas at Resurrection Tickets Don’t miss Kansas City’s must see musical event of the season featuring more than 300 musicians, children, actors, dancers and technicians retelling the traditional story of the birth of Christ, along with an Olde English Christmas by Charles Dickens as he prepares to write his historic masterpiece, “A Christmas Carol.” Performances are Dec. 8-11 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 10 at 1 pm and a new matinee performance, Sunday, Dec. 11 at 1:30 pm. Make your plans now to invite your friends and neighbors to experience a family celebration at Christmas at Resurrection. Purchase tickets at the Box Office in the Leawood Narthex or online.
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.
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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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