Friday, March 24, 2017

Weekly eNote from Pastor Jason Gant for Friday, 24 March 2017 from The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West in Olathe, Kansas, United States

Weekly eNote from Pastor Jason Gant for Friday, 24 March 2017 from The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West in Olathe, Kansas, United States
Resurrection West,
Its so good to be back with you this Sunday after a being away. My family and I spent some Sabbath time together camping over spring break and my hope is that you also schedule time together with God and your loved ones regularly. My family and i are very grateful for the time. This Sunday I’m excited to preach live as we continue the Garden series with a look at the Old Testament understanding of the Promised Land. God promised the Israelites a land flowing with milk and honey. How do you imagine this for us community? What would it look like to bring the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth? This is something I think we’re all interested in, since almost fifty of you have already commented on my Facebook survey question about it. Feel free to add you opinions and ideas by clicking here. We will grow together this Sunday as we look toward God’s vision and promises! Plan to be there now and reach out to invite someone who need to experience the promises God offers!
The “Way of the Cross” prayer walk is now open! The trail is approximately a mile around our property here at West and includes 15 stations to pause, read scripture, reflect, and pray. Thanks to the volunteers who mulched the trail, developed clear signage, and also to our communications team that developed a user-friendly web page to guide you as you walk. You will find short devotions and prayers to help you connect with the life and of Christ this Lent. Come and walk it anytime! You can access the prayer guide at cor.org/west/prayerwalk
Below are some upcoming opportunities to know, love, and serve God.
Ways to Serve During Easter
Lent is underway!
  • Sports Camp | Summer 2017
  • Vacation Bible Camp| Summer 2017
  • Youth Mission Trips| Summer 2017
  • Interested in joining RezWest? Coffee with the Pastors | April 23
  • Take a tour of the NEW Sanctuary at our Leawood campus!
Ways to Serve During Easter
  • Easter Worship Service Childcare - We’re excited to welcome many friends and families to worship with uson Easter! Please consider serving with our pre-K and younger children during any of our worship services. Families, we invite you to serve together! Easter crafts, a fun lesson, games – we make it easy and meaningful. Sign up at cor.org/west/easter
  • Easter Egg Hunt Volunteer - Grab your bunny ears, throw on your spring-time best and join us Saturday, April 15, for the annual Easter Egg Hunt! Sign up to volunteer and help welcome our community into the celebration. The hunt runs from 3-4:30 pmwith a shift sign-up, so all may volunteer as well as enjoy the hunt with their families. We have many ways to serve – there's something for everyone. Contact Christie.Walker@cor.org or go to cor.org/west/easter to jump in!
Lenten is here and we hope you will commit to growing with us in this time. We offer Lenten activities to foster an understanding of this important season from walking the one-mile prayer trail on the property with guided reflection and prayer anytime to Ash Wednesday to Maundy Thursday (The Trial of Jesus), into a day of prayer on Good Fridayto 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!
  • "Way of the Cross" Prayer Walk anytime with info at cor.org/west/prayerwalk
  • Maundy Thursday | April 13 | 7 pm Worship Service (Trial of Jesus)
  • 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
  • Sports Camp – It’s soccer, basketball, football, cheer and faith-based fun packed into one awesome week! Great instruction, daily devotionals and friendship-building make this a camp you won’t want to miss. June 26-30, 8:30-11:30 am. Camp is for current K-5th graders. Volunteers and their kids can register now at cor.org/west/signup, all other children may register beginning April 14. The cost is $50. For more information, contact david.robertson@cor.org Sports Campers may also participate in Vacation Bible Camp for a full day of fun!
  • Vacation Bible Camp 2017 – The Secret Life of Jesus! That’s the theme for VBC 2017. You and the kids in your life will definitely want to be a part of this spy- filled exploration of the parables of Jesus! June 26-30, 1-5pm. Camp is for current K-5th graders. Volunteers and their kids can register now at cor.org/west/signup, all other children may register beginning April 14. The cost is $25. Contact christie.walker@cor.org for more details. Campers may also participate in Sports Camp for a full-day experience.
  • 5th-7th Grade Mission Trip to Downtown KC
  • Head to the inner city of Kansas City July 10 –14 and spend time serving in several ways throughout the community! Student lodging will be at The Church of the Resurrection Downtown Campus. Students currently in 5th-7th grade during the 2016-2017 school year are eligible to serve. The cost is $200 per student. Seating is unlimited until June 1. However, registration is closed after June 1, and space will then be limited. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
  • 8th-12th Grade Mission Trip to Calhan, CO
  • Travel to Calhan, CO (outside of Colorado Springs) June 12 –18 and serve with the Community OutReach Center! Students will work closely with the rural community to help those in need by assisting with home projects and vacation bible schools at two churches. Student lodging will be at the county fairgrounds in air conditioned buildings. Students currently in 8th-12th grade during the 2016-2017 school year are eligible to serve. The cost is $275 per student (this includes graduated seniors); $140 for College-aged students (Post HS-Age 21); and free for adults. Seating is unlimited until May 1. However, registration is closed after May 1, and space will then be limited. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
  • Coffee with the Pastors – Sunday, April 23, 3-5 pm. Are you considering joining Resurrection? Then consider attending the upcoming Coffee with the Pastors. Learn more about the church, get to know our pastors and review membership expectations. Childcare available. Register at cor.org/west/signup or email debbie.dietz@cor.org for more information. All are welcome! 
  • Take a Guided Tour of Resurrection Leawood’s new building so the tour guides can practice before the Grand Opening. Tours available March 27 – April 3. Sign up at cor.org/tourRSVP. 
Finally, we wanted to share about our new student lounge space in the lower level, just off the elementary check-in area. This is a space for our middle schoolers to connect and build community each Sunday morning at the beginning of 9:30am & 11am Sunday School, as well as Wednesday night middle school and high school Youth Groups. Rick had the vision for this space and Lindsay added her decorative touch to make a really cool space for our teens. We’ve added a couple of pics on our facebook page here, so stop by and check it out this Sunday!
Looking forward to being back in worship with you this Sunday,
Pastor Jason
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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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