Friday, May 12, 2017

Weekly eNote from Pastor Jason Gant for Friday, 12 May 2017 from The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West in Olathe, Kansas, United States

Weekly eNote from Pastor Jason Gant for Friday, 12 May 2017 from The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West in Olathe, Kansas, United States
Resurrection West,
Last Sunday we had so much fun supporting our teens after each service enjoying hot dogs, hamburgers, and breakfast sausages! Approximately 450-500 people enjoyed a meal and raised $2000 to offset the costs of summer missions. Thank you for supporting our teens. Rezlife student ministries counts on this cookout each year to help keep costs down as they go out in service every summer! While the cookout was happening, our middle school students packed over 250 meals for those in need during both the 9:30 & 11amSunday School hours - well done middle schoolers!
Sunday we celebrate moms, and all women, in worship! Dozens of photos were submitted this week to be shared in worship on Sunday as we give thanks to the women who shape, influence, and encourage our lives! We continue in the Birds & the Bees series as we zero in on ‘The Talk’. Pastor Adam has taken some time to ask people from our congregation to share their experience of both giving and hearing the talk. What we often find is that having this talk can be quite challenging. Join us as we consider how to discuss topics like relationships, intimacy and so much more. Get there early for worship at 8am, 9:30am, 11am, and 5pm as we begin with a great parody video celebrating mom!
Here are some upcoming opportunities to know, love, and serve God....
  • Serve in FaithWork – Tomorrow, Saturday, May 13, 9-11:30 am. Meet in the Resurrection West Sanctuary for prayer, breakfast snacks and instructions. Then, help serve our neighbors near and far by participating in several awesome on-site mission opportunities. All ages are welcome. No sign-up required—just come and serve. For more information, contact chris.holliday@cor.org
  • Blood Drive – Monday, May 15, 1-7 pm Share the gift of life by supplying much-needed blood donations. Anyone who is healthy, at least 16 years old (under 18 needs parental consent) and weighs at least 110 pounds may donate blood. To make an appointment, go to savealifenow.org and enter sponsor code "rezwest." Contact Bob Hite at 913-209-2045 or email bobhite1@gmail.com for more information. Give Blood, Save a Life!
  • Baptism Class – If you are considering baptism, we invite you to join Pastor Jason on Tuesday, May 16, at 5:30 pm in the RezWest sanctuary for baptism class. Holy Baptism is a covenant between an individual and God, and all are welcome to receive this sacrament in the United Methodist Church. No registration is necessary. Children are welcome to attend with you. For more information about baptism, email Debbie.Dietz@cor.org or complete the baptism form online at cor.org/west/baptisms. 
  • Resurrection Foundation Events: Charitable Giving Tools Workshop, Saturday, May 20, 9 am, Leawood Campus rm. C136 - Learn smart ways to save on taxes and maximize your charitable giving at this panel discussion workshop. Space is limited. Register for Resurrection Foundation events at cor.org/foundation. 
  • Learn, Grow & Serve with Building Better Moms at Rez West! Did you know the Building Better Moms program originated with The Church of the Resurrection? Since it’s beginning, BBM has expanded throughout the country to bring women together to grow spiritually through opportunities to learn and serve. Registration opens today for 2017-2018 BBM. For more information, see today’s insert or go to cor.org/west/women. 
  • rezlife 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
  • rezlife 8th-12th Grade Mission Trip to Calhan, CO - Travel to Calhan, CO (outside of Colorado Springs) June 18 –24 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
  • Coming this Summer to KiDSCOR at RezWest
  • • Sports Camp – It’s soccer, basketball, football, cheer and faith-based fun packed into one awesome week! June 26-30, 8:30-11:30 am, $50. Great instruction, daily devotionals and friendship-building make this a camp you won’t want to miss. Camp is for current K-5th graders. Register at cor.org/west/signup. 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, June 26-30, 1-5 pm, $25. You and the kids in your life will definitely want to be a part of this spy-filled exploration of the parables of Jesus! Camp is for current K-5th graders. Register at cor.org/west/signup. For more information, contact christie.walker@cor.org. Campers may also participate in Sports Camp for a full-day experience.
  • • Volunteer for VBC and Sports Camp – All youth and adults are invited to be a part of our summer camps and you can sign up now! VBC volunteers are also able to register their younger children for a VBC experience tailored to their age. We have so many ways to serve – there is a spot for you! 6th graders and older are welcome to serve. Register at cor.org/west/signup. 
**For a complete list of RezWest activities, go to cor.org/west
Finally, I want to thank my golfing partners from this past Monday’s Resurrection Classic. Over $20,000 was raised to help scholarship and support seminary students toward ordination as local church pastors. We do this every year and its always a fun time (and a true lesson in humility) out on the course! So thanks to Jack, Dennis, and Howard for carrying me through the day!
In Christ’s service,
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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