Resurrection West,
I hope this eNote finds you well as Memorial Day weekend begins! Summer began yesterday in the Gant household as my daughters completed the 5th grade (Hailey) and the 2nd grade (Kaia). We celebrated with pancakes at IHOP and playing with the dogs at the park!
Worship this Sunday will be unique as my wife and I preach together a sermon entitled ‘It Takes Three’ with an honest look at how we live into healthy relationships. Our daughters will help us at the beginning of the message sharing what they see as healthy and unhealthy traits in our marriage - how’s that for transparency?! Then we will dig into some faith-filled principles Scharme and I believe to be key in any marriage. Sunday will be allot of fun as we ‘worship together’, meaning that all Kindergarten children and older are welcome in all services. Nursery will be available for Pre-K and under. We will have a special children’s message a gift for every kid and teen - Resurrection sunglasses!
We want to invite you to share your fun sunglass pics through June for our Instagram Photo Contest – Post your photos to your accounts, tag @churchoftherez, use #rezshinesbright. Here are the themes:
- Share the Fun – post photos of kids wearing their Resurrection sunglasses
- Share the Light – post photos from serving opportunities
- Share the Love –(Hint: Father’s Day is June18) post photos of hugs,high 5s, friends, families
- Share a Selfie – self(ie) - explanatory
The contest will run from June 4-30 (but you can go ahead and start posting, tagging and hashtaggin’ now). Watch for more details at cor.org/west/summer.
On Sunday pick up a flyer about the upcoming marriage enrichment courses (including this summer's Road to Widsom course below) available here at RezWest, as well as our summer events calendar!
Here are some upcoming opportunities to know, love, and serve God....
- Join KiDSCOR Team Summer!
- Marriage Enrichment: The Road to Wisdom
- MEGA Mission Serve Day
- Hygiene Bags for those in need
- Preschool Play Date!
- 5th-7th grade mission to Downtown KC
- 8th-12th grade mission to Colorado Springs
- Vacation Bible Camp for kids
- Sports camp for kids
Join KiDSCOR Team Summer! Each summer, KiDSCOR Children's Ministry gratefully gives our school-year volunteers (all 150 of them!) a break to recharge while Team Summer dives in. From June 4 – August 13, we’re inviting youth and adults to make a difference in a child’s life. If you’ve ever thought about being a KiDSCOR volunteer but weren’t quite ready, now is your time! Nearly 60 youth and adult volunteers are needed each Sunday to safely welcome children and help them know how much they matter to us. No previous experience is necessary – we’ll give you everything you need to know! Sign up today in back of the Narthex or online by clicking here. Bonus: Sign up for three Sundays and receive a free Team Summer t-shirt! Contact christie.walker@cor.org with questions.
The Road to Wisdom, Marriage Course - This 6-week class begins Sunday, June 4, 6:30-8:30 pm at Resurrection West and concludes on July 16. Have you ever wondered why your spouse does what they do or thinks the way that they think? The Road to Wisdom marriage course uses the Enneagram Personality Assessment to help couples understand their individual personality types and discover their strengths and vulnerabilities to come together in ways which will lead to healthy relationships! Meeting dates: June 4, 11, 18; July 2, 9, 16. Cost is $15 per person and childcare is available. Register today at cor.org/west/signup.
MEGA MISSION – My Father’s House (Furnishings Ministry), Saturday, June 10, 9 am–1:30 pm. Meet at My Father’s House, 2100 Manchester Trafficway, Kansas City, MO, and participate in a variety of awesome projects suitable for all ages! After projects are completed, lunch will be provided. My Father's House furnishes hope to those in need by collecting, preparing and distributing donated furnishings and home essentials, transforming the lives of program participants, donors and servants into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Resurrection's Furnishings Ministry seeks to ensure that no child or adult in the Kansas City area lives in a home without adequate furniture. Please wear your MEGA MISSION t-shirts – extras will be available that day. You will not want to miss this incredible day of service! For more information or to register, visit cor.org/west/signup.
Collecting Hygiene Bags – Some families/individuals are forced to make tough financial decisions about buying the daily essentials many take for granted. To help meet this need directly, our United Methodist Women’s circle is collecting personal hygiene essentials to bag and distribute to those in need in the surrounding community. The items needed are as follows: large rolls of toilet paper, large bars of bath soap, large shampoos, large spray deodorants, toothpaste, toothbrushes (for all ages), laundry detergent pods, and dishwashing soap. Please place your donations in the mission bins in the back of the sanctuary by Sunday, June 11. Thank you for making a positive difference in our community! For more information, contact chris.holliday@cor.org
Preschool Play Date – Come join the fun on Wednesday, June 7, from 10-11 am! Playtime for ages 2–5 will happen at Black Hoof Park at Lake Lenexa. See you there!
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 registerrezlife 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 K-5th graders (2016/2017 school year). 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 "The Secret Life of Jesus" – 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 K-5th graders (2016/2017 school year). 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! VBC volunteers are also able to register their younger children for a VBC experience tailored to their age. With so many ways to serve – we have a spot for you! 6th graders and older (2016/2017 school year) are welcome to serve. Register at cor.org/west/signup. **For a complete list of RezWest activities, go to cor.org/west
Looking forward to worship on Sunday,
Pastor Jason
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West
24000 West Valley Parkway
Olathe, Kansas 66061, United States
For an after hours urgent pastoral care need call 913-338-9477
Resurrection West Staff
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