Pastor Penny Ellwood's eNote for Friday, 2 June 2017 - The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs, Blue Springs, Missouri, United States
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Friday, June 2, 2017
Hello Resurrection Blue Springs,
It looks like we have a beautiful weekend ahead of us, though I can’t believe it’s Friday again already. Despite the swimsuit shot Bill managed to slip into our sermon last week, it was a joy for he and I to preach the conclusion of our Birds and the Bees series together. We didn’t realize what a blessing it would be to spend the time in reflection on our 35 years together. It was also a confirmation of how important our involvement in the church has been to our growth and the development of our family as a whole. For this reason, I’m excited about all the opportunities we’re offering for our families and friends this summer. If you missed last week’s message you can click here or go to our Facebook page to view it.
I want to encourage you to take a look at the upcoming activities below and to get the dates on your calendars now. Next Wednesday evening begins the first of our activities for children with Popsicles in the Park. Parents can load up the kids and join other families at 6:30 pm for a play date at Pink Hill Park at 2715 NW Park Drive in Blue Springs. Don’t forget to take your Resurrection sunglasses and post some pics of the kids wearing them (You can pick up a pair on Sunday if you didn’t get yours last week). You might want to go ahead and sign-up for the first of our two mini-camps on The Secret Life of Jesus right now too.
For those who want to acknowledge the way God is working in your life or feel the desire to recommitment yourself to God or give affirmation to what God is nudging you toward, we offer you the chance to be baptized or to reaffirm your baptism vows at our Annual Special Baptism Service on June 11. This is open to all ages. We’ll follow the outdoor baptism service with a church potluck picnic to celebrate. A short baptism meeting following the 10:45 am worship on June 11th is required for those who have not been baptized.
Sunday we kick off a new sermon series,Upside Down. I am excited to preach this series on the stories Jesus told and explore how these and other stories inspire world-changing action in this new series. This weekend is also Pentecost Sunday when we remember the biblical story in Acts of how the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples inspiring them to share the story of Jesus with such passion that the church was birthed. Here's a video promo for you to share as a way of inviting people to join us on this journey!
Our Summer Volleyball at Wilbur Young park is starting back up this Sunday night at 6:30 pm too. Check out this and more of the upcoming opportunities to learn, serve and connect below . . .
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Instagram Photo contest with our Resurrection Sunglasses! We want to invite you to share your fun sunglass pics through June for our Instagram Photo Contest. If your child or teen didn’t get their sunglasses last week, be sure to pick them up on Sunday. 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/bluesprings/summer.
Summer Volleyball – Each Sunday evening at 6:30 pm (starting 6/11), we will meet for volleyball on the sand courts at Wilbur Young Park, next to Blue Springs South High School at 1100 SE Adams Dairy Parkway. This is open to all youth and adults. Come join us as you're available for this fun time!.
Need some Girl Time? All middle school girls from 6th - 9th grades are invited to a special 3 week summer class being led by Rachelle Russell on "How to Deal with Mean Girls in a Biblical Way." This class will meet at Panera Bread on Tuesdays, June 6, 13 & 20 at 5:30 pm. Email Rachelle at brrussell210@gmail.com, to let her know that you'd like to attend or to ask any questions about the class. You're encouraged to bring girlfriends with you. This is an opportunity for our middle school girls to get better acquainted without all those pesky guys around!
Waypoint Men’s Group – “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! Wednesdays from 8:30-9:30 pm via computer or the ZOOM app. Join us online each week. For more information, contact Mike Ash.
Popsicles in the Park! Starting June 7, load up the kids and meet us at various parks on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm throughout the summer for a play date. We will bring the popsicles, you bring your kids and some friends! First gathering on June 7 is at Pink Hill Park in Blue Springs. Watch your enote and bulletin each week for new park locations!
Outdoor Baptism & Potluck Sunday, June 11, 5 pm. Anyone desiring to be baptized or to reaffirm their baptismal vows is invited to participate in this service, along with their families and members of our church family. The service will be held in the church backyard. We’ll celebrate the evening with some food and fellowship; please bring a dish to share. A brief meeting with Pastor Penny is a prerequisite to baptism at this event. Register here online. For more information, contact Penny.Ellwood@cor.org.
Potlucks with the Pastor - Sign up for dinner with Pastor Penny and her husband, Bill and a group of ten others. Any long-time folk, brand newbies, singles, couples, or college aged are invited to attend. This is a chance for the adults to visit and get better acquainted (The July date coincides with mini-camp so parents we have a built in kids option for this night). The main dish will be provided and everyone else brings a side. Formalities are forbidden and shoes are optional. We’ll eat outside when we can. Dates are Fridays, June 30, July 14 or August 18 at 6:30 pm. Sign up here.
June FaithWork & Bless the School – June 17 This month we will participate in Bless the School as our June FaithWork. The school is our partner school – Phillips at Attucks Elementary in KC. There are two possibilities for the FaithWork. You can provide items for a meal or you can serve at the school. Sign up here or at Guest Services to serve at the school. To provide items for lunches, send an email to Cheryl Jorgensen. We will be serving as a Blue Springs campus group on Saturday but there are multiple opportunities to serve throughout the week of June 16-23. There are opportunities to paint and repair, to install playground equipment, to clean and to organize, and to spread mulch. Come and be a part of a truly community changing ministry. Everyone who is working at the school is to provide their Release Forms prior to the work day. This is open to everyone ages 12+. Ages 12-15 must be accompanied by adult and a release form signed by parent or guardian.
Cheer on the Royals with friends from Resurrection! Friday, June 23, 7:15 pm. Come early for the Celebrity Big Slick Charity Softball game and stay to enjoy the post-game fireworks. A limited number of tickets are available for $18 each and can be purchased at Guest Services on Sunday.
June MiniCamp Friday, June 23 6-8pm | Saturday, June 24 9am-12pm At this MiniCamp, children K-5th grade will learn the true meaning behind a few of the parables in the Bible as we explore "The Secret Life of Jesus." For more information or to volunteer at MiniCamp, contact Diane Enlow. Register your children online.
July MiniCamp Friday, July 14 6-8 | Saturday, July 15 9am-12pm Keep their minds active this summer at our S.T.E.A.M. MiniCamp. Children K-5th grade will learn hands on the amazing things they can explore in this world through science, technology, engineering, architecture & math. And how this is all possible only because of God! Register your children online.
Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit – August 10-11. Take advantage of world-class leadership training at the simulcast event, aimed at helping you become a better leader at home, at work and in your volunteer efforts. Both Leawood and Blue Springs serve as host sites. Sign up by July 11 for the $89 host site rate for Resurrection members and attendees. Use Priority Code: PHS17TEAM to receive the discounted rate. Visit cor.org/sharechurch for more information.
rezlife Student Ministries – We want to stay connected with and support our recent high school graduates. High School seniors (or their parents) can click here to let us know post high school plans.
I look forward to seeing you in worship this Sunday at 9 or 10:45 am.
Penny
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The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs
601 NorthEast Jefferson Street
Blue Springs, Missouri 64014, United States
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