Friday, February 3, 2017
Hello Resurrection Blue Springs!
We had a great evening last Friday night at our All Church Gathering. Joanie Barber took first place and Patsy Shipley a close second in the chili cook-off. The judging was a challenge for our panel of judges with 16 delicious crocks of chili to choose from! It was fun to recount all the amazing ministry and mission work that took place in 2016. It was also great to see the synergy in the room as together we did some brainstorming about how we might reach new people for Christ and build community inside and outside of our church walls going forward. We're compiling these ideas and adding them to what we have already gathered to refine our priorities as a campus for 2017 and beyond.
We're hearing a strong desire to increase our footprint here in Eastern Jackson County, to continue developing leaders within the church to serve our growing community and to encourage this leadership to take risks and to be more innovative as we seek to reach the non-religious and nominally religious in our community. We'll continue to refine these into action steps as we move forward. We also heard a message from Pastor Adam, via video, which was made especially for our Blue Springs campus. I thought you might enjoy hearing it, if you weren't able to attend, or listening to it again. Here is the link.
I'm excited to attend the Women's Inspired for Life Conference this weekend in Leawood with our group from Blue Springs. We'll be joining over 1,200 women there. Then on Sunday we continue our sermon series exploring the top fears of our congregation and how we might live into 2017 with courage and hope. This week we explore the fear of change. We'll also be sharing in Holy Communion together.
Before I close, I want to encourage you to sign up for our Valentine's Dinner on February 10th. We have a special evening planned with a great meal and some fun afterwards. We need your sign-ups in order to inform the caterer about food and to line up enough helpers for the children's Valentine party that will be happening simultaneously for those parents who sign their children up for TGIF. The links for each are below. While you're signing up, you might go ahead and register for a blood donation for our next blood drive on Thursday, February 16. It can save a life.
In the meantime, below you’ll find other ways to serve and get connected to our congregation. Valentine Dinner Friday, February 10, 6:30-8:30 pm Singles, married, friends... instead of ordering a heart-shaped pizza or braving the crowds to overpay for a meal, join us for our Valentine Dinner. Enjoy Mediterranean chicken, roasted potatoes, Caesar salad, bread and dessert – plus some fun after dinner! Cost is $10 per person; register at Guest Services or online by Feb. 6. And for the kids...
TGIF • Friday, Feb. 10, 6:30-8:30 pm • ages birth – 5th grade While parents enjoy the Valentine Dinner (or have a night out together), kids will feast on pizza and have a fun Valentine celebration of their own! Suggested donation of $2/child for pizza and supplies. Register online here.
FaithWork February 11 - Lazarus Table Serving Opportunity We have an opportunity to serve a luncheon to those in need of a hot meal as part of Lazarus Table Ministry at Grand Avenue Temple. We will serve the lunch on Saturday, February 11th. We will meet at the church at 9am and carpool/caravan to Grand Avenue Temple at 9th & Grand in KCMO. We’ll also assist in the Clothing Boutique as “personal shoppers” for people obtaining needed items. Sign up here to serve or to prepare food.
COR Singles Social Group will be having a Game Night at the church Saturday, February 11 from 6-9 pm. Bring your favorite game, a snack to share and your own soda to drink. Come enjoy the fellowship!
Sunday Morning Bible Study – A new Bible study entitled, “The Apostle Paul and the Law of Christ,” will begin Sunday, Feb. 12, at 9:30 am in the conference room. Explore Paul’s dramatic first missionary journey and his strong-worded letter to his converts. The class, led by Chris Condra, will last about 10 weeks. Sign up at Guest Services or online soon – seating is limited!.
Blood Drive – Thursday, Feb. 16, 3:30-7 pm, Fellowship Hall. Put your faith in action by donating blood! It takes about one hour and has the potential to save two lives. Walk-ins welcome or make an appointment at savealifenow.org, enter Sponsor Code: CORBS. For additional details, contact Betty Witt at 816-582-7809 or bettywitt@pobox.com.
Souper Bowl Food Drive – Make a difference in the lives of those who are struggling to feed their families. Purchase a few items, fill a bag or provide a pallet of food – it all helps! Return donations by Sunday, Feb. 12. There are a few more bags available at Guest Services or feel free to use your own. All food brought to Resurrection Blue Springs will go to benefit hungry people in Eastern Jackson County. There are Souper Bowl envelopes available at Guest Services if you'd rather give a monetary gift.
Annual Prom Drive needs your help to ensure that both boys and girls have access to the items needed to make their prom a success.. Please drop off any donations at our Guest Services counter. We are looking for dresses, jewelry, handbags, suits, shoes and new makeup. Last day to donate is Feb. 28.
Waypoint Men’s Group – Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30 pm. “Gather” online each week to navigate your life’s journey using the GPS, Resurrection’s Grow. Pray. Study. Guide – all from the comfort of wherever you are! For more information, email Mike.Ash@cor.org orregister now here.
Mini Music & By Request – Stephanie Myers will host two music events each Thursday through Feb. 23, 2017, at Benton House, 1701 NW Jefferson St., Blue Springs.
Preschool Mini Music - From 6:30-7 pm Class for toddlers, preschool children and their families, features singing, movement, instruments and storybooks. E-mail Stephanie Myers at stephaniemyers62@gmail.com to register so she can bring enough instruments.
By Request – From 7-7:30 pm, Stephanie will play the grand piano at Benton House and take requests from residents. If you would like to perform with Stephanie (either singing or with another instrument), email her at stephaniemyers62@gmail.com.
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I look forward to seeing you in worship on Sunday!
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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