Resurrection Blue Springs, Hello on this beautiful Friday morning! The rain has brought in some wonderful cooler weather, which is going to be perfect for all the activities we have planned this weekend.
Tonight our 2nd Children’s Mini Camp kicks off. The kids will be learning all about the creative power of God and exploring their own God given creative abilities as they gather for S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, electronics, architecture and math) camp tonight and tomorrow morning. They have all kinds of fun activities planned from making robots to a visit from a “Mad” scientist and the Zoo mobile. If you didn’t get signed up, you can contact Diane Enlow to see if there’s still room available. We have a full house for our Pastor’s Potluck gathering tonight too and will be extending these gatherings on into the fall. They have been great opportunities for us to get to know each other better.
Then tomorrow morning is our monthly Faithwork day, where we head out into the community to serve. We have two serving opportunities. One group is headed to complete the final work day on the remodel of a Heritage Habitat for Humanity House. This group will meet at the church at 7:30am or at the work house at 7:45am (1129 S Pope, Independence, MO). If you’d like to join them, make sure to register here. The second group will meet at the church at 8:30am and then carpool/caravan to our furnishings ministry, My Father’s House. They’ll be working from 9am to noon sorting and arranging household donations. Lunch will be provided for both groups.
Sunday we'll be starting a new two week series “Rebels and Roses” where we’ll be looking for the gospel themes in two summer blockbusters. This week we explore Star Wars Rogue One. In this prequel to the original Star Wars, a key event brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves. Does the theme sound familiar? Come hear the sermon and then join all our campuses in Leawood on the lawn to watch the movie on a large LED screen Sunday evening at 7:15 pm. There’ll be hotdogs and hamburgers for purchase and free popcorn. This is a great chance to invite a friend for worship.
I have one more bit of news that I am very excited to share. Caleb Longest has joined our staff team as the new Director of Student Ministries. He’s excited about the position and already has some great plans in the works for our youth. Caleb works as a Special Education Teacher and In-District Autism Consultant at Blue Springs South HS where he teaches Algebra and the fundamentals of physics and chemistry. He is married to Sarah and they have two children, Margeaux (8) and Eisley (3). We’ll introduce Caleb in worship this Sunday.
Be sure to check out the other upcoming opportunities to serve, grow and connect with our community below. . . . 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! If your kiddos would like to attend and you didn't register, email diane.enlow@cor.org to see if she's got space available.
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.
FaithWork – Saturday, July 15 – We will serve with Habitat for Humanity Project and My Father’s House. The Habitat for Humanity group is headed to complete the final work day on the remodel of a Habitat House. This group will meet at the church at 7:30am or at the work house at 7:45am (1129 S Pope, Independence, MO). If you’d like to join them, make sure to register here for the Saturday morning session. The second group will meet at the church at 8:30am and then carpool/caravan to our furnishings ministry, My Father’s House. They’ll be working from 9am to noon sorting and arranging household donations. Lunch will be provided for both groups. The address for My Father’s House is 2100 Manchester Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Register online here.
Embark – Knowing, Loving, Serving God Sunday, July 16, 23, 30 from 12:15 - 1:30 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.
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!
Into the Movies – Sooner or later, we all come to know deep loss, grief, or trauma. In the #1 New York Times bestseller The Shack, now a major motion picture, Author Wm. Paul Young stunned and inspired millions with a revolutionary look at great sadness through the eyes of the triune God. On Tuesday, July 18, 6-9 pm, join Pastor Penny as we watch the movie and engage in a discussion afterwards about suffering and God.
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! Join us July 19 at Old Mill Park - Blue Springs. Watch your enote and bulletin each week for new park locations!a
Back to School Drive – 370 students will return to the classrooms at Phillips at Attucks onAug. 14! Your donation of school supplies, incentive store items, books, and volunteer hours give each student a jump start into the new school year. Pick up empty bags from the sanctuary starting July 23, fill them with specified items, and return them to the church by Aug. 6.
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. $119 host site rate for Resurrection members and attendees. Use Priority Code: PHS17TEAM to receive the discounted rate. Visit cor.org/sharechurch for more information.
Celebrate with Us at the Backyard Block Party! Join our Resurrection Blue Springs community and neighbors on Sunday, August 13, 5pm, on our church lawn. Enjoy BBQ sundaes, a pie baking contest, homemade ice cream, inflatables, games, fun and fellowship. We’ll have something special for anyone who brings a jar of peanut butter or a canned good for our weekend backpack program. Mark your calendars and invite your friends and neighbors. Sign up at Guest Services to help with the party set-up, serving food, games or clean-up.
Enjoy this beautiful day! I look forward to seeing you this Sunday in worship.
Grace and peace,
Penny
For our Resurrection Blue Springs Campus Calendar: click here
Contact Our StaffChurch Office Phone: (816) 389-8900
Rev. Penny Ellwood, Campus Pastor penny.ellwood@cor.org
Mike Ash, Worship Leader/Director of Community mike.ash@cor.org
Mark Maschger, Ministry Associate mark.maschger@cor.org
Diane Enlow, Director of Children's Ministry diane.enlow@cor.org
Riley Ledford, Technical Producer riley.ledford@cor.org
Heather Sooley, Operations Coordinating Assistant heather.sooley@cor.org
Stephanie Weigel, Guest Services Coordinating Assistant stephanie.weigel@cor.org
Caitlin Willis, Nursery Coordinator caitlin.willis@cor.org
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs
601 North East Jefferson Street
Blue Springs, Missouri 64014, United States
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