Friday, June 30, 2017
Hello Resurrection Blue Springs,
I hope this message finds you dry and doing well after a night full of stormy weather.
This Sunday will be a family worship weekend as we prepare to celebrate the 4th of July. Childcare will be available for children under four, but otherwise the whole family is welcome and invited to join us for worship. We have a special gift for all the kids in honor of the holiday. We’ll be concluding our sermon series on Upside Down: The Stories Jesus Told That Changed the World. I will be preaching on, probably, the most well-known parable Jesus ever told: the parable of the Good Samaritan. We’ll also be sharing holy communion together, which will be extra special with our children with us. I hope you’ll join us!
I want to take a moment to remind you today that In about a month, we'll be a host site for a great leadership resource called The Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit. Bill Hybels, Marcus Buckingham and a host of other leaders from both the Corporate and Non-profit world will be speaking. We bring this world-class training in a live simulcast to our church as an investment in leadership development, because we believe it has the power to inspire, transform and equip leaders at any level. This event is geared toward helping you become a better leader at home, at work and in your volunteer efforts in both the church and in the community.
As a Host Site, we have the privilege of offering this unique opportunity at a deeply discounted price of $89 ($120 off the regular rate). This rate lasts until July 11th and then goes up. We encourage you to participate in the 2017 Global Leadership Summit, August 10-11 – and invite a friend or colleague to join you.
Be sure to check out the other upcoming opportunities to serve, grow and connect with our community below. . . .
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Summer Volleyball – Each Sunday evening at 6:30 pm, 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!
Popsicles in the Park! Load up the kids and meet us at various parks on Wednesdays at6:30 pm throughout the summer for a play date. We will bring the popsicles, you bring your kids and some friends! We won't gather July 5. Join us July 12 at Lea McKeighan Park-Lee's Summit. Watch your enote and bulletin each week for new park locations!
Waypoint Online 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 at https://zoom.us/j/856186504.
Family Movie Night! Sunday, July 9, 5 pm. Come for our showing of the 2017 hit movie,Beauty and the Beast. We’ll serve up some favorite movie snacks and a fun event in the Sanctuary for families of all sizes and ages. Invite your friends and neighbors to join us!
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, July 14 or August 18 at 6:30 pm. Sign up here.
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.
FaithWork – Saturday, July 15 – We will serve with Habitat for Humanity Project and My Father’s House. Specifics to come, but whether you have the gift of handyman, handywoman or clean-up person, a job will be available for you. So bring your tools if you have some, and experience the camaraderie of working side-by-side and seeing the immediate benefits of your serving. Or you could be a part of God’s love in action by working at My Father’s House, Resurrection’s Furnishings Ministry. This ministry furnishes hope to those in need by distributing donated furnishings and home essentials. Serve by loading furniture or sorting and stocking linens and housewares. This work is suitable for adults and children ages 8 and up (under 18 accompanied by an adult). And, good news, this ministry concludes with lunch there! Register online here.
Embark – Knowing, Loving, Serving God Sunday, July 16, 23, 30 - 12:15 pm. Whether you are new to the church or a long time Christian, this 3-week course is for you. We explore God’s big picture for the world, embrace the message and mission of Jesus and engage in the great commandments -- to love God and love others. Embark will assist you with the “why” of our church’s mission, the “what” of your next steps and the “how” of your participation with God’s plan in the world. Lunch will be provided and childcare is available on request. Register online now.
United Methodist Women Rummage Sale – Friday, July 14, and Saturday, July 15,Leawood Campus. Donate! Volunteer! Shop! Volunteer for a shift July 9-13, and receive 5 tickets to Friends and Family Night, Thursday, July 13, 5-8 pm.
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. Visitcor.org/sharechurch for more information.
Enjoy this beautiful day! I look forward to seeing you this Sunday in worship.
Grace and peace,
Penny
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The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs
601 North East Jefferson Street
Blue Springs, Missouri 64014, United States
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