Friday, February 17, 2017
Hello Resurrection Blue Springs!
It looks like we have a beautiful Presidents weekend ahead of us with these unseasonalbly warm temperatures. I hope you are planning some time to get out and enjoy this weather. I'm thinking I may have to air up the bike tires and take a ride this afternoon to enjoy some of this warm sunshine on my day off.
I want to thank all of you that participated in the Souper Bowl Food Collection. I don't know the total collected for the entire church yet, but our campus alone collected 1,397 pounds of grocery items, not to mention the monetary gifts that were given to supplement our food ministry. This is 232 pounds more than last year. This food will be distributed in our backpack ministry and given to Community Services League here in Blue Springs to help care for those in our area with food insecurities. Way to go!!
I'm excited to begin a new sermon series with you this Sunday entitled Blowing in the Wind. Over the past several months, we’ve been working as a campus to clarify our vision for 2017 and beyond. Part of this process has been working with leaders from our congregation to identify our unique strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities in order to determine how we might overcome or build on these areas. One of the things that rose to the top of the threat list with every group was the feeling of being oversheduled, exhausted and overwhelmed. You could equate this feeling to being battered and whipped about by a strong wind. I don't believe that God intends us to live this way, so we’re going to spend the next three weeks looking at how we might begin to take our life back and redirect this wind so that we’re not blow to bits but channeling it for greater energy, purpose and richer relationships. If you're feeling this way or know someone else who might be, I hope you'll invite them and come join us this Sunday for worship.
In the meantime, take a look at some upcoming life-giving ways to serve and get connected in our congregation.
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! Meeting in homes, at the church or online, these small groups are committed to growing spiritually, serving together and supporting one another through the ups and downs of life.These groups will meet at least twice a month and plan opportunities to serve together every two months. We invite you to try one out through Lent. Groups will start the week of March 12. 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 onlineor 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.
Men’s Spiritual Retreat “God in Three Persons: Blessed Trinity” Friday, March 3, 6:30-9 pm and Saturday, March 4, | 8:30 am – noon
The Christian faith celebrates the belief that God is revealed in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. All men are invited to join us in discovering how this “Blessed Trinity” relates to our lives. Rev. Jeff Kirby, Rev. Glen Shoup and Chris Folmsbee lead the retreat in the Leawood Student Center. Register online.
July Serve Trip Opportunity – Join our Blue Springs team traveling to Omaha, NE. Adults and youth (ages 14-17, accompanied by a parent or legal guardian) are welcome. Focus of trip will be on urban gardening and food security. Register by March 30. Team Preparation/Commissioning is Tuesday, April 4, 6-9 pm at the Leawood Campus.
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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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