Weekly eNote from Pastor Scott Chrostek for Friday, June 2, 2017 - The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown in Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Hi RezDowntowners,
I hope you are doing well this Friday morning. What a joy it was to be able to preach with my wife last weekend. Thank you for all of your prayers leading up to our conclusion on The Birds and The Bees sermon series. We had tremendous worship attendance for a holiday with nearly 900 people in worship services across the weekend. That's huge for Memorial Day Weekend! Thank you for inviting people to join us...spreading the invitation is a big part of our call to change the world and transform the heart of the city. However, I think the highlight last weekend wasn't the message or even the attendance, but rather the ways that our children and families rallied to lead us in worship, especially during the singing of 'Boom Chaka Laka!" I am so thankful for our children and their families, how they are gathering and growing in the light and love of Christ together in the heart of the city! They embody the fruits of the Spirit and I'm excited to see how this will shape the city's future generations. This week, I shared Sarah Brischle's KiDSCOR video on our Facebook page. Watch it here to learn more about what goes on each weekend in our Children's Ministry area. Speaking of kids... it's a great time for you to sign up for the first of three summer Vacation Bible Camp gatherings happening on Saturday, June 10! Find more information on VBC below.
This weekend we kick off a new sermon series on Jesus' stories that changed the world. I will preach on the first of several parables that have shaped and redefined how we view the power and promise of God. We'll talk about yeast, mustard seeds, Jesus, Budweiser, Google and other people and corporations that unlocked the power and potential of stories to inspire world-changing action. This weekend is also Pentecost weekend, when we celebrate the birth of the church by remembering the story in Acts in which 'tongues of fire' descended upon the disciples, inspiring them to proclaim the story of Jesus and his love to the world. I am really excited about this series and look forward to kicking off this weekend with a message on God's kingdom being hidden, but here! Upside Down starts this Saturday night - here's a video promo for you to share as a way of inviting people to join us on this journey!
In the meantime, you'll find a variety of ways below to get connected over the next several weeks. Be sure to take a look...Enriching Communication in Marriage – Join us tomorrow, 9 am – noon at 1522 McGee for a workshop designed for couples who want to learn simple, effective communication strategies that will make an immediate impact on their relationship. Ordained Pastor, Founder of nonprofit “SoCe Life” and Certified Process Communication Model Trainer Adam Barlow-Thompson will help couples eliminate drama and resolve conflicts. Registration is $25/person. Light breakfast and free childcare provided! Limited scholarships available. Register at cor.org/downtown/getconnected. Email Matt.Bisel@cor.org with questions.20/30s House Gathering Summer Block Party – Kick off summer with a cookout on Sunday, June 4! Downtown and Leawood 20/30s will be teaming up for a night of worship, food and community. Join us for the 5 pm service at RezDT (1522 McGee St.) then head over to the Berg Event Space (1525 Grand Blvd.) for the cookout. Please RSVP by May 31 at cor.org/downtown/events. Contact Chris Abel at chris.abel@cor.org or Audrey Thrasher at audreythrasher31@gmail.com with questions.Vacation Bible Camp - Saturday June 10! We need you! Whether you want to volunteer or bring your child, VBC is all about the community this year. We invite our families & friends to serve, learn & simply have fun at 3 locations throughout the city this summer. The first one will be June 10, from 9 – noon, including lunch at Whittier Elementary. Sign your kids up, or sign yourself up! Check out all the dates and details for VBC at cor.org/downtown/vbc as you think about your summer plans. Contact Sarah Brischle at sarah.brischle@cor.org with questions.RezDT Cool Summer Reads - It’s almost summertime and the living will be... a little bit easier. This time of year, we look forward to sunshine, warmth and maybe a little extra down-time. Join us as we get lost in this summer’s best reads!
• June 11 & 25: The Book of Jonah with Pastor Anne Williams
• July 12 & 26: The Gospel of Mark with Matt Bisel
• August 14: The Letter of James with Pastor Patrick McLaughlin
Men Needed for October Men’s Mission Trip – RezDT is sending a Men’s team to Honduras in October to serve alongside Honduran men during their national Men In Service Week. One to four additional men are needed for this important trip. The week will feature light construction in two different Honduras cities, fellowship, and the joy of helping build the Honduras Men’s ministry that was launched last year. Deadline for application is June 13. Details are at this link: cor.org/leawood/globalimpact or contact Bill McClave at 913-908-8148.Travel to the Holy Land with Pastor Scott. On November 8-17 Pastor Scott will lead a spiritual journey of a lifetime to the Holy Land. On this pilgrimage you’ll have a chance to retrace the life and walk in the footsteps of Jesus Christ. You’ll have a chance to visit the cities and sites we read about in the Bible. It is something we recommend everybody experiences if at all possible. For more information visit Connection Point this weekend to pick up an informational brochure before or after worship. To register or for more info, visit cor.org/downtown/events.
Have a great Friday and I'll look forward to seeing you this weekend in worship!
Many blessings and God's Peace,
Scott
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The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown
1508 Grand Boulevard
Kansas City, Missouri 64108, United States
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