Resurrection West,
Greetings from Grand Island, Nebraska! I am at the Great Plains Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church where we are conducting the business of our Conference (Kansas and Nebraska). It's always a great time to celebrate ordinations, spend time with colleagues in ministry, and celebrate that we are a lay-led church as clergy and lay delegates discern through prayer and discussion the important work of the church!
On Sunday we grow even more ‘Upside Down’ as we continue our series focus on Jesus’ parables to change our thinking and doing as his disciples. Last week we looked at the ‘parables of the kingdom’ found in Matthew 13. We continue in Matthew’s Gospel as Jesus paints a picture of a wedding banquet (dinner party in Luke’s Gospel) with a message titled ‘Did You Remember to RSVP?’. It’s wedding season and I’m honored to officiate a wedding this weekend. There will surely be tears, laughter, and a great celebration with the couple, and their family and friends. Weddings are meant to be a glimpse into the kingdom of God! It’s one of those powerful and emotive moments when the people closest to us celebrate with us. Throughout scriptures we see Christ (the bridegroom) declaring his love for the bride (the church). And remember, Jesus performs his first miracle at a wedding celebration. What do we learn from this? How do we live our lives differently because of it? How do we share the joy of His kingdom with our friends and neighbors? Come this Sunday and let’s learn and celebrate together. We have some fun surprises (and a new initiative to bring joy to our neighborhoods) planned for each service, so come prepared for kingdom fun!!
Then the following Sunday, June 18th, we will celebrate fathers! We want to share photos of dad (similar to what we did on Mother’s day to celebrate mom). To acknowledge a father in your life, submit one photo (per family) of him by June 15th to our Director of Worship Arts, Lindsay Hefner, at lindsay.hefner@cor.org.
We are having a contest! If your child or teen didn’t get their sunglasses yet, be sure to pick them up Sunday. 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 @rezwest, @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.
Here are some upcoming opportunities to know, love, and serve God this summer.
- Join KiDSCOR Team Summer
- MEGA Mission Serve Day-this Saturday!
- Hygiene Bags for those in need
- Preschool Play Date!
- Vacation Bible Camp for kids
- Sports Camp for kids
- BBM (Building Better Moms) Group
- Thursday Live Women’s Summer study
- WOW Conference
KiDSCOR is calling - Summertime in KiDSCOR means regular volunteers take a break and others dive in for some fun. Many places are still available and in need of volunteers to allow our rooms to stay open in welcoming our many young friends. Head to cor.org/west/teamsummer to select 3 or more dates and be given a t-shirt!
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 at “Balloons & Bubbles” on June 21, from 10-11 am! Playtime for children ages 2–5 will happen at RezWest. See you there!
KiDSCOR 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!
KiDSCOR 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.
KiDSCOR 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.
Learn, Grow & Serve with Building Better Moms at Rez West! Registration is now open! Enjoy fellowship and fun with moms who can relate to your daily joys and challenges. Relevant discussion will meet you where you are as a mom, a woman and a friend. Groups are currently forming for moms with children newborn through high school, including daytime and evening options. For more information, visit cor.org/west/women.
Summer 2017 Thursday Live – Make plans now to attend Summer 2017 Thursday Live! Session dates: July 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 9:30-11:30 am, downstairs at RezWest. Cost for the class is $10 per person. Childcare is available. For more information, contact David.Robertson@cor.org or register at cor.org/west/signup.
- Session Topic: The 100 Most Important Bible Verses for Women by Lila Empson, facilitated by Diane Robertson. The 100 Most Important Bible Verses for Women helps today's women, who are often over-stretched and frazzled, learn the life-giving principles of scripture that are directly applicable to their lives as women. Women of all ages – whether they've studied the Bible for years or they've studied it at all – will love this!
W.O.W. (Women of West) – Make plans now to attend the 1st Annual WOW Conference! The conference will be hosted by Resurrection West in Olathe, KS. Registration is $40 per person and includes a t-shirt for those who register by July 31. The conference speakers include: Diane Robertson, Lisa Holliday, Anne Williams, and Brandy Young. See you there!
**For a complete list of RezWest activities, go to cor.org/west
Finally, there is still time to sign-up to serve at Resurrections Furnishings - My Father’s House tomorrow morning at MEGA Mission. Join Mega Mission Man (pastor Chris) for a great day of service and fun! Register now at cor.org/west/signup. Details listed above.
Looking forward to worship on Sunday,
Pastor Jason
Resurrection West
24000 West Valley Parkway
Olathe, Kansas 66061, United States
For an after hours urgent pastoral care need call 913-338-9477
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