Resurrection Blue Springs,
Good morning! I’m sending my enote this morning from Concordia, Kansas where I’ve been meeting for the last day and a half in a retreat with a group of pastors for the Center for Pastoral Effectiveness. We’ve been learning all about family systems theory in order to become more effective at leading our congregations and helping people. It’s been a great finish to an awesome week of connection and learning, what with our Potluck, KiDSCOR STEAM camp, Faithwork projects and Embark last weekend to the gathering this week to watch and discuss The Shack. I’ve also been in several different conversations this week with church members about plans for the fall. It’s exciting to see the Holy Spirit at work within our community.
Sunday we conclude our two week series “Rebels and Roses” by exploring the gospel themes in the Disney blockbuster Beauty and the Beast. We’ll also be starting our annual school supply drive for the 370 students of our partner school Phillips at Attucks. The start of a new school year can be expensive for families on a tight budget Therefore, this is one of the most important things we can do to help these students get off to a great start in their new school year. You can pick up a bag with a list of needed supplies at the back of the sanctuary on Sunday. Please fill these bags up with the supplies on the list and return by Aug. 6
Be sure to check out the other upcoming opportunities to serve, grow and connect with our community below. . . .
Help Kids Succeed in School On August 14, 370 students will return to the classrooms at Phillips at Attucks! 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 today, fill them with specified items and return them to the church by August 6. For more information, email rezblueserve@cor.org.
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! Join us July 26 at Monkey Mountain Park - Grain Valley. Watch your enote and bulletin each week for new park locations!
Donate the Gift of Life Thursday, August 3, 3:30-7 pm Rez Blue Springs Fellowship Hall. Share the gift of life with local hospital patients who need it by donating at the next Community Blood Center blood drive. To make an appointment online, visitesavealifenow.org and use Sponsor Code: CORBS. Learn more at Guest Services or contact Betty Witt or 816-582-7809.
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 orthe clean-up.
I look forward to seeing you this Sunday in worship. Invite a friend to join us. Grace and peace,
Penny
For our Resurrection Blue Springs Campus Calendar: click here
Contact Our Staff:
Church 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
Caleb Longest, Director of Student Ministries caleb.longest@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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