Friday, February 10, 2017
Hello Resurrection Blue Springs!
I hope everyone is doing well on this Friday morning. Bill and I just got back into town yesterday after a couple of quick days in Florida. A little kayaking with dolphins and time around a table to laugh and reconnect with longtime friends is good for the soul and the marriage. I highly recommend it. In fact, you'll be hearing more about the importance of renewal in our upcoming sermon series. We even managed to miss the frigid weather here. This was an added bonus!. The predicted warm up today is coming in perfect time for all the activities we have planned for this weekend.
Tonight is our Valentine's dinner at the church. I always love to see how our sanctuary is transformed for this evening as we celebrate the gift of love together. We'll have some special music and a few fun and games after dinner too. We still have a few places available for the dinner if you failed to get signed up. Use this link to get your names on the list! Parents, don't forget our children (infant-5th grade) will be having their own Valentine's celebration next door at TGIF in Fellowship Hall so you can sign them up for an evening of fun as well.
Saturday morning our Faithwork crew travels to Lazarus Table at Grand Avenue Temple to serve a meal to the homeless. This is a favorite serving opportunity for our congregation for the relationship building it offers, both for the serving team and the opportunity to connect with the sojourners there. Then on Saturday evening our Singles will be gathering for a game night at the church.
Sunday we’ll conclude our sermon series, Unafraid by focusing on our fears of death and dying. We'll also name the one fear it's good to have in your life. As we conclude this series we'll send you home with a practical tool to carry with you into the future so that we might continue to confront and overcome our fears with courage and hope. I’m looking forward to sharing news of where we’ll be headed over the next several weeks as I introduce our next sermon series called, Blowing in the Wind. If you're feeling over scheduled, exhausted and overwhelmed, this series is for you.
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 online. 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 – bags are due this weekend. Thank you to everyone who has participated! Monetary donations are very much appreciated as the funds can be used to purchase the most-needed items. There will be Souper Bowl envelopes available at Guest Services if you'd prefer to give a monetary gift.
RezMoms – Join us Tuesday, Feb. 21, 6:30-8 pm, as we tackle being mothers together and enjoy some quality time with other moms. Childcare provided upon request. For questions, contact Taylor Beller or join our Facebook group RezMoms Blue Springs.
Grow, Pray and Serve Groups Forming Now! Meet twice a month and serve together every two months. Meeting in homes, at the church or online, GPS groups are committed to growing spiritually through studies or the online GPS. Groups of 8-16 people will support one another in prayer and serve together in the community and beyond. Sign up online or at Guest Services. Contact Mike.Ash@cor.org for more information.
Group Leader’s Toolbox – Sunday, Feb. 26, noon. Would you like to lead a group but aren’t sure where to start? Come to the Group Leaders Toolbox and learn some simple and helpful ways to lead a group with joy and confidence. You will be encouraged and equipped in how to lead a discussion and host a small group. Pizza will be provided.Register online or at Guest Services. For questions, contact Mike.Ash@cor.org
Rise Against Hunger Food Packaging Event Saturday, March 4, 9-11 am, Sanctuary. In partnership with Rise Against Hunger, we will be packaging 10,800 meals of dried food that will be sent overseas for school feeding programs to help those in need. You can sign up to volunteer for one or two hours. We need 50 people per hour to package food; ages 4 and above may serve. We also need 10 people to help set up at 8 am, and at least 10 people to help clean up and reset the Sanctuary afterward. Volunteers can enjoy coffee and donuts at 8:45 am. Sign up at Guest Services or online now.
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 Thursdaythrough 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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