Saturday, March 4, 2017

Weekly eNote from Pastor Jason Gant for 03 March 2017 of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West in Olathe, Kansas, United States

Weekly eNote from Pastor Jason Gant for  03 March 2017 of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West in Olathe, Kansas, United States

Resurrection West,
Greetings on this beautiful Friday morning! On Sunday we will gather to worship at 8am, 9:30am, 11am, and 5pm concluding the ‘When I Grow Up’ series. I’ll be sharing two more key markers of spiritual mentorship and testimony of God moving among us. I hope you’ll invite a parent who needs encouragement or a friend who has significant influence. You won’t regret it!
We’ve shared some parenting tips along the way in this series and today wanted to share some specific resources you might consider to support your Christian parenting (some will be available in the bookstore kiosk on Sunday).
Suggested Bibles for children and teens:
  • The Beginner’s Bible: Timeless Children’s Stories, published by Zondervan (ages 6 and under)
  • The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name by Sally Lloyd-Jones (ages 4-8)
  • CEB Deep Blue Kids Bible (the Bible we gift to our 3rd graders every fall)
  • NIV Adventure Bible, edited by Lawrence O. Richards (ages 12 and under)
  • NIV Youth Quest Study Bible (the Bible we give our confirmands 8th-12th grade)
Suggested books for Christian parenting:
  • Don’t Miss it: Parent Every Week Like It Counts, by Regi Joiner
  • Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids With the Love Of Jesus, by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick
  • A Faith Of Their Own: Understanding the Common Cry of Preteens, by Chris Folmsbee
  • Bringing Up Geeks: How to Protect Your Kids Childhood in a Grow-Up-Too-Fast World, by Maribeth Hicks
  • Generation To Generation: Practical and Creative Ideas for Raising Kids to Know and Love God, Wayne Rice
Below are some upcoming opportunities to know, love, and serve God.
  • Understanding the Bible | Begins March 6th
  • Baptism Class | March 7th 
  • Depression/ Anxiety class | Begins March 7th
  • The Lenten Journey
  • Spring Break FaithWork | Begins March 11th
  • CPR/AED Training
  • Spring 2017 Thursday Live
Understanding the Bible, Mondays, March 6,13, 27; April 3, 10; 6:30-8pm - Have you ever thought about these questions: How do I understand the Bible? What kind of study Bible do I need? Where do I nd something in the Bible? Does God really speak through the Bible?“Understanding the Bible”will tackle these questions and more. Childcare provided. Catered meals served each night; $50 per person includes all meals and handouts; $15 for handouts only (meals not included). Register for this 5-week study at cor.org/west/signup.
Join Pastor Jason for Baptism Class - March 7th, 5:30 - 6:15pm - Interested in baptism? Come and learn about baptism, the theological understanding of sacrament in United Methodism, and what commitments you will make for yourself or your child through the sacred act of baptism. Participants will walk through the key elements of baptism and also the logistics of the experience in worship. Register at cor.org/west/baptisms
Depression/Anxiety Help - Beginning Tuesday, March 7, 6:45-8:15 pm, join us for eight evenings of learning and support. Many in our society live with ongoing depression and anxiety. Know that you are not alone and that we are a church who cares. For more information or to register, contact chris.holliday@cor.org
CPR/AED Training - CPR and AED training can truly make a difference in someone's life. Recognition of the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, early activation of 9-1-1, bystander CPR and AED utilization can all dramatically impact a person's chances of survival. Two training sessions will be offered on Tuesday, March 28, from 1–4 pm or 6–9 pm. There is no cost for the course and you will receive a certificate upon completion. Learn steps to become a lifesaver, not just a bystander, in an emergency by using hands-only CPR and an available automatic external defibrillator (AED.) This course is a great first step to volunteering as part of our Cardiac Arrest Response Team (CART). Register today at cor.org/west/signup or contact Bob Hite at bobhite1@gmail.com for more information.
Lenten season is coming and we hope you will commit to growing with us in this time of Lent. We will offer a Lenten study on Understanding the Bible on Monday evenings, as well as special worship services designed to foster an understanding of this important season from Ash Wednesday to Maundy Thursday, into a day of prayer on Good Friday to the great celebration of Easter with a community-wide Egg hunt and Easter worship services! mark your calendars now and plan to be with us throughout this beautiful season of Lent!
  • Maundy Thursday | April 13 | 7 pm Worship Service 
  • Good Friday Day of Prayer | April 14 | 7am–7pm 
  • Saturday Easter Egg Hunt | April 15 | 3-4:30 pm |
  • Saturday Easter Worship | April 15 | 5 pm 
  • Sunday Easter Worship | April 16 | 8 am, 9:30 am, 11:15 am, 5 pm
Spring Break FaithWork – Saturday, March 11, 9–11:30 am. Come serve by helping beautify our church grounds at RezWest. Please bring shovels, garden tools, work gloves and wheelbarrows. Kid-friendly indoor mission activities will also be o ered. In the event of inclement weather, we’ll add more awesome indoor projects. All ages are welcome. No sign-up required—just come and serve! For more information, contact Chris.Holliday@cor.org.
Spring 2017 Thursday Live – Make plans now to attend Spring 2017 Thursday Live! Morning Session Dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27 and May 4 from 9:30-11:30 am. Evening Session Dates: March 30, April 6, 20, 27, May 4 and 11 from 6:30-8 pm.
• Morning Session Class Offerings: The Good and Beautiful Life by James Bryan Smith, facilitated by Dave Robertson; The Best Yes by Lysa Terkeurst, facilitated by Gretchen Aerni and Kristi Aufderheide; Entrusted by Beth Moore, facilitated by Tracy Gervais and Anne Strempke.
• Evening Session Class Offerings: Listen to My Life by Lisa Dethlof and Claudette Stevenson. Childcare provided. For more information, contact David.Robertson@cor.org or register at cor.org/west/signup.
Finally, I’m still recalling the powerful images from Wednesday night as hundreds of us gathered to begin this Lenten season with worship, reflection, and the imposition of the ashes. I want to thank our worship, hospitality, and care teams in coming together to create such a meaningful experience as we received ashes and hammered nails into crosses covered in our hidden sins. Through this Lenten season, I am taking on the daily office prayer and I'd love for you to join me. The Daily Office is an act of spiritual discipline where one pauses to pray three times per day; 9am, noon, & 3pm. I’m structuring my prayers to begin with thankfulness at 9am, adoration at noon, and confession at 3pm. May you consider giving up or taking on something to grow deeper in your walk with Christ as we move closer to Easter!
Looking forward to worshiping with you on Sunday,
Pastor Jason
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West
24000 West Valley Parkway
Olathe, Kansas 66061, United States
West office - 913-538-7800
For an after hours urgent pastoral care need call 913-338-9477
Resurrection West Staff

The United Methodist Church of the
Resurrection West
24000 West Valley Parkway
Olathe, Kansas 66061, United States
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