Resurrection West,
Good morning and what an amazing weekend of discipleship and worship we are heading into! As you read this I’m in route to our men’s retreat at Rockbridge, MO Trout Farm where we’ve got a full group of guys heading on retreat to fish, connect, and worship together. We welcome Dr. Bruce Emmert, our District Superintendent (pastor over the pastors of the Kansas City District), to speak to our group. Bruce just happens to be an avid fly-fisherman! Later tonight over 220 women will gather for our first W.O.W. (Women of West) Conference with even more inspiring speakers. Sunday we will gather at 8am, 9:30am, 11am, & 5pm as Pastor Adam continues our new series on 'Simon Peter: a flawed yet faithful follower of Christ'.
I’m so proud to serve this faith community where so many have made it a priority to grow in discipleship and service. We just need one more coach for Upward football and all of our coaching spots are filled for football, soccer, and cheer. Rezlife student ministries launched youth group gatherings this past Wednesday with parent informational meetings and a fun game time for students. Many are signing up now to participate in Alpha, Disciple 1 Bible Study, and Financial Peace University. Backpacks for hunger kicks up soon where we will pack dozens of backpacks with food for kids every Thursday to have over the weekend. We are in preparation now for our annual Leadership Institute where we will welcome hundreds of pastors and church leaders to grow together in reaching and shaping our communities for Christ at the end of September and our Fall Festival leadership team is deep into planning for an amazing Fall Festival - mark your calendars now for Saturday, Oct.7th. Fall is always such an exciting time here at RezWest so get on board!
Many of you have been asking how to join the church and we have just that gathering coming up in a few weeks. We call it ‘Coffee with the Pastors’ and it's coming up September 10th. You will hear testimony from Pastor Chris and myself, plus the history of Resurrection. Pastor Adam will speak via video about the United Methodist tradition and we will lay out expectations of membership. You do not have to join to participate, but at the conclusion if you are ready to make us your church home, you’ll stay for an additional ten minutes to join. Childcare is available. Register at cor.org/west/signup or email Debbie.Dietz@cor.org for more information. All are welcome and we look forward to welcoming many of you to our church family!
Here are some more ways you can grow more in knowing, loving, and serving God…
- Saturday Morning Women
- Saturday Morning Men
- WOW Conference, Today!
- Disciple Bible Study
- Alpha Course
- Financial Peace University Course
- Upward Sports
- BBM- Building Better Moms
Saturday Morning Men’s Group – Fall session begins Sept. 9, with a 13-week study of the best- selling book, 42 Faith: The Rest of the Jackie Robinson Story by Ed Henry. Discover a whole new dimension to Robinson’s already awe-inspiring legacy on this journey of faith, baseball and fellowship. Cost of the book is $17. Meeting time is 8-9:30 am each week at RezWest, and breakfast will be available for a $5 suggested donation. Contact Allan Henning at anhenning6@gmail.com for more information.
Women of West – Prepare to be WOWed! The first ever WOW (Women of West) Conference is today! Women are invited to gather at Resurrection West at 5 pm, for an evening of spiritual renewal and fellowship. Registration is $40 per person and includes dinner from Unforked with coffee/espresso & dessert. Conference speakers include Diane Robertson, Lisa Holliday, Anne Williams and Brandy Young. Invite your friends to get WOWed! Register at cor.org/west/signup
Learn and Grow this Fall! Disciple Bible Study - This comprehensive study of the Bible takes you from Genesis to Revelation in 24-weeks. RezWest is currently offering two options: Sunday mornings from 7:15-9:15, and Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:30(childcare provided). Orientation for the first class is Sunday, September 10, and the first class begins September 17. For more information, contact Dave.Robertson@cor.org or register at cor.org/west/signup. Cost of the class is $40 per person which covers all materials.
Alpha - Explore the basics of the Christian faith in the 6-week Alpha Course which includes dinner, a live talk, a personal story shared by a church member, a time of discussion where participants can ask any question, and a time to try what we have focused on for the evening. Cost of the class including all meals is $30 per person. Childcare is available. Class begins Monday, September 11, from 6:30-8 pm. Register at cor.org/west/signup.
Financial Peace University - Learn practical, biblical skills for managing your money in this 9-week course that begins Monday, September 11, 6:30-8:15 pm. Dave Ramsey teaches via video his financial principles on debt elimination and stewardship. Email David.Robertson@cor.org to receive a link to register on Dave Ramsey’s website. Childcare is available.
Upward Soccer, Flag Football and Cheer Registration Open – Coaches Needed! Upward Soccer practices are on Tuesday or Thursday nights and begin the week of Aug. 29. Flag Football and Cheer practices will be held on Monday and Thursday nights and begin Sept. 7. All practices are from 6-7 pm and games are on Saturday mornings. We need cheer coaches (Mondays and Thursdays) and one football coach for Thursdaynights. David.Robertson@cor.org for a link to register or to volunteer.
Learn, Grow, & Serve with Building Better Moms at RezWest! 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 at 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.
*For a complete list of RezWest activities, go to cor.org/west
Pastor Jason
Campus Pastor
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West
24000 West Valley Parkway
Olathe, Kansas 66061, United States
West office - 913-538-7800
For an after hours urgent pastoral care need call 913-338-9477
Resurrection West Staff
Travis Morgan - Director of Staffing and Operations
Chris Holliday - Pastor, Care and Missions
John Yost - Pastor, Strategic Projects
David Robertson - Director of Community Life
Lindsay Hefner - Director of Worship Arts
Yolanda Byers - Guest Connections and Communications
Rick Webb - Director of rezlife Student Ministries
Christie Walker - Director of KiDS COR Children's Ministries
Lynnlea Nelson - Early Childhood Program Director
Malerie Luttrell - Nursery Coordinator
Debbie Dietz - Coordinating Assistant to Pastor Jason
Carol Townsend - Coordinating Assistant for Programs and Ministries
James Wear - Technical Producer Media and Graphics
Vince Weston - Facilities Technician
David Boss - Audio Engineer
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West
24000 West Valley Parkway
Olathe, Kansas 66061, United States
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