Weekly eNote from Pastor Scott Chrostek for Friday, November 4, 2016 from The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown of Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesGreetings RezDowntowners,
It is great to write you today. I hope this message finds you doing well. I can’t believe we’re already into the month of November. Fall is upon us. This weekend we’re kicking off a new series of sermons entitled ’21.’ We’ll be taking a focused look at the 21 Questions John Wesley asked regularly to deepen his life of faith. They say it takes three weeks before something becomes a habit, and so for the next three weeks we are hoping to make a habit of growing deeper in our life and love of Christ. This is going to be a great sermon series and I’m excited to host a corresponding study on Tuesday nights for all who want to attend in the hopes that we might experience God’s transformative grace in ways that will change the world!
As we continue to dive deeper into the fall, I want to remind you in the event that you weren’t able to be in worship last few weekends, we want to remind you to remember 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 of God and a means of living out the Good Life. This weekend we’ll have commitment cards available in the attendance folders or you can simply give online by clicking here (be sure to select 'Resurrection Downtown').
Lastly, I wanted to share some good news coming out of our worship and creative collective, Glory Revival. A few Fridays ago, Glory Revival released The LIstening Heart, a new project from members of Glory Revival . "Before I Knew Love ..." is the first of four EP's that will be released this year that speaks to the creative collective of volunteer worship leaders, artists and musicians who are seeking to transform hearts through creativity, artistry and authentically fresh expressions of worship. Go listen, download, and share with your friends! iTunes: http://hyperurl.co/psg9r6 Bandcamp: http://bit.ly/2e9De9y Spotify: http://sptfy.com/VT5t
In the meantime, I have to get running because I'll be leading at the Healing House tonight, alongside Glory Revival as we walk through How God Guides Us. Then on Saturday we'll be hosting our Helping Hands Construction Ministry all morning long as we seek to renew and rebuild some of their buidlings...it's going to be a great weekend! Remember that we 'Fall Back' this Sunday...everybody will gain an hour on Sunday morning, so be sure to get your rest and then consider connecting with our community in a variety of ways coming up soon:
November Reminds Us to Be Thankful for RezMOMs! Don't miss the chance to gather with other moms of young children. This Saturday, November 5, 9 - 10:30am at the 1522 McGee Building. Childcare is available with registration. Please register your child at https://rez.wufoo.com/forms/rez-dt-rezmoms-childcare-registration/ by Nov. 3rd. For questions, contact Kristen Sayers at klynsayers@gmail.com.
This Saturday Morning: Helping Hands Construction Ministry: 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 pm we 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. For questions, email rezdtconstruction@gmail.com.
New Sunday School Opportunity: The Gift of Being Yourself. This Sunday, November 6 at 10:30am,begin this 3-week study exploring your Christian identity. There cannot be deep knowledge of God without deep knowledge of ones' self. We can discover our true self that emerges from our uniqueness in Christ and then stop hiding behind our false selves. Neither knowing God nor knowing ourselves can progress very far unless it begins with a knowledge of how deeply we are loved by God. Join us as we explore “The Gift of Being Yourself” The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery by David G. Benner. The book can be ordered at your favorite site or store or on Amazon. The class will be located at 1508 Grand, if childcare is needed, please check them into KiDSCOR at 1522 McGee. For more information, contact Dr. Marilyn Hutchinson at mhutchinsonpsych@aol.com or David Sisney at David@davidsisney.com.
Coffee With the Pastors, Sunday, November 6. Do you consider Resurrection Downtown your church home? Have you considered membership and want to know more about what that means? Then join us at 1:30 pm at 1522 McGee. Hear about the history of the church, what it means to be a Methodist and the expectations for becoming a Resurrection member. There is no need to register unless you require childcare. For more information or to register for childcare, go to cor.org/downtown/cwp. For questions, contact Shannon.Endicott@cor.org.
RezDT 20/30 - Coffee and Conversation – This Sunday, Nov 6th - 9:45-10:15am
Join 20/30 for Coffee and Conversation. Come to the Grand building before service and meet other caffeine loving 20/30s. Email Audrey Thrasher at audreythrasher31@gmail.com with any questions!
20/30 Survey - We would like your feedback! Please take 2 minutes to complete our Survey. This will allow us to gather your feedback on previous events and input for future 20/30 events!
Upcoming “21” Study with Pastor Scott. It’s widely known that it takes 21 days to develop a habit. On Tuesday, November 8, at 1508 Grand, 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. To register go to cor.org/downtown/classes or for questions contact Kelly.Sisney@cor.org.
Hey Guys! Feeling over caffeinated? Or, perhaps a little guilty over all those pumpkin spiced lattes you have already consumed this season? Starting November 9th, on Wednesday mornings, we will be leading a special six-week study for men called, The Latte Christian. So before you hit the office join us for an hour at 1508 Grand, 6:45 a.m. This will be a great way to start your day and is a good opportunity to connect with other guys. Oh and by the way, pour over coffee will be happening at our first meeting. Don’t miss out. For questions, email rdtmensministry@rezdowntown.org Please let us know you are coming by registering at cor.org/downtown/mensgroup
Women’s Breakfast Series – Join us on November 12 at 9 am at 1522 McGee as we gather for a time of fun, food and fellowship. We will hear from Jessica Baron, Executive Director of Lazarus Ministries, as she shares about this organization that provides for the unmet needs of Kansas City’s urban core. Bring a breakfast dish to share, or just come and join us – we always have plenty to eat! For more information, visit cor.org/downtown/womensbreakfast or contact Pam at pamelacurry@me.com or Bobbie at bobbielcrew@outlook.com.
Matthew’s Ministry: Family Day Out Downtown! Join us November 13, at 1:00pm as Individuals of all ages with special needs and their siblings enjoy a fun-filled day of crafts, activities and fellowship while parents and caregivers take an afternoon for themselves. Parents/caregivers are welcome, but not required, to stay the first half hour or the full time to help loved ones get acclimated and comfortable with the environment. This is an open event to the community. You do not need to be a member of the church to participate. Registration Deadline is Wednesday, November 9. For more information, to volunteer or to register, contact Hannah.Murray@cor.org.
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 take a look at diving deeper into our faith! See you this weekend and I can't wait to talk about changing the world with you as we remember 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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