Friday, July 7, 2017
Resurrection Blue Springs,
Hello on this Friday morning! I hope everyone had a great week and enjoyed their celebration of Independence Day. After having lived in cities where fireworks weren’t allowed for so many years, I am still amazed and delighted to be able to watch all the displays that go off around us. I guess I’m still a child at heart. I couldn’t wait to light a sparkler and write my name in the air. It brings back such great memories of being a child and spending time with family.
This morning I want to encourage you to make it a priority to be in worship this Sunday. Pastor Adam will be returning to the pulpit to speak about Christianity and suicide in a message entitled, Like a Broken Vessel. Sadly, over the last month and a half we have lost six people to suicide, across all of our campuses. Pastor Adam will be preaching and teaching through this issue as we explore the heart of God and how Scriptures might guide us through those times of darkness and despair that we sometimes experience in life. There will also be a panel discussion on Suicide Prevention and a special 2-week Grief Support group for those who have lost someone to suicide. See additional information below.
Please consider who you know that might benefit from a powerful message of hope and extend an invitation to join us for worship. We would love to welcome them as we explore this issue as people of faith. Plan to come back later and join us on Sunday evening for our showing of Beauty and the Beast in preparation for our next sermon series, The Gospel in Film. We'll be showing the movie in the sanctuary and have popcorn and snacks available.
Also Parents, if you haven’t already done so, don’t forget to sign your children up for our S.T.E.A.M. Mini camp on July 14 & 15. I hear that we have a special “Mad” Scientist coming to do a fire and ice demonstration and the Zoo mobile will be making a visit. Kids will be discovering their own gifts of creativity and imagination inherited from our amazing God. Sign up by Wednesday so that we have enough supplies on hand for everyone.
Be sure to check out the other upcoming opportunities to serve, grow and connect with our community below. . . .
Panel Discussion on Suicide Prevention, Thursday, July 13, at 6:30 pm in the Leawood Sanctuary. Panel members will include a pastor, police office and mental health clinicians from our community. Please invite others for this important discussion.
For those who have lost a loved one to suicide, we are offering a 2-week Suicide Grief Support Group at Care Night, July 20 and 27, 6:30 pm, Leawood C144. The material will be appropriate for teens.
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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!
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 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.
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.
Into the Movies – Tuesday, July 18, 6-9 pm, join Pastor Penny as she goes on a deeper dive into the film The Shack where tragedy confronts eternity. Movie with discussion to follow.
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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