I hope this message finds you doing well. It has been a great week at Resurrection Downtown. After spending the past two weeks preaching in Leawood, I miss and look forward to seeing you in person this weekend. This Saturday and Sunday, Pastor Adam will kick off a new three-week sermon series on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. It will be a worldwide story - I hope you'll join us in worship over the next several weeks.
In addition to a new sermon series, I want to draw your attention to few things that are happening next weekend in the life of our church. First, I want to be sure that all of our RezDads are aware of next Saturday's gathering. RezDads will meet Saturday, October 28 at 9 am to hear from speaker, father and leader, Mike Testman. Mike will share on parenting and leadership; I hope you'll join me in participating. Later that weekend, we will celebrate Halloween and all things "Fall" at RezDT! We invite the children to come to church wearing their Halloween costumes and will host a Trunk or Treat after our 9 am and 10:45 am Sunday morning worship services out in the parking lot. We will also have Fall treats available for everyone else as a way of celebrating Halloween (or what we in the church refer to as Reformation Day)! I hope you'll make plans and invite friends to join us!
Lastly, I want to be sure that you know about our upcoming Volunteer Celebration Night! This Wednesday evening, we will share our newest RezDowntown t-shirt with all of our volunteers as a way of celebrating the life and volunteer spirit of this community, which depends on over 400 volunteers every month. If you are interested in serving, volunteering and helping us continue to build Christian community in the heart of our city, please join us Wednesday night for a great celebration and t-shirt. Register for this great event here, or email Shannon.Endicott@cor.org with questions.
I look forward to seeing you this weekend in worship and hope you have a happy Friday full of God's Peace.
Pastor Scott
In the meantime, be sure to read below in order to get better connected to the life of our church:
Upcoming Events & Activities
Volunteer Celebration Night!
Wednesday October 25 | 6:30 PM | 1522 McGee
If you are a current volunteer at RezDowntown, or willing to be, we want to celebrate YOU!!! Join us for an evening celebrating the volunteers who serve within the walls of RezDT. Come enjoy treats, build community, and have some fun! Register online at cor.org/downtown/events to receive the NEW RezDT t-shirt at the event. Contact Shannon.Endicott@cor.org with questions.
Halloween at RezDowntown
Sunday, October 29 | After AM Services
On Sunday, October 29, we will have Trunk or Treat, donuts and cider - all the awesome Fall things! Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes to church and invited to trick or treat in the parking lot after the 9 am & 10:45 am worship services. Everyone can enjoy treats! Would you be willing to offer your trunk as a candy station or simply donate candy? If so, please contact Shannon.Endicott@cor.org or Kelly.Sisney@cor.org. It’s going to be a great morning!
Speaker Mike Testman at RezDads
Saturday, October 28 | 9 AM | 1522 McGee
Saturday, October 28th, RezDads will meet at 1522 McGee at 9 am. Join us as Mike Testman, retired CFO of Jack Cooper Holdings with over 20 years of senior management experience, leads us in a discussion on faith, family and work. Please register for childcare at cor.org/downtown/getconnected. Make sure to get the word out to other dads! Email clay.smith10@gmail.com with questions.
Enneagram Personality Class
Saturday October 28 | 9 AM | 1508 Grand
Marilyn Hutchinson, a local psychologist, will be leading this insightful class starting Saturday, October 28, 9 am – noon at 1508 Grand. The 3-week study will guide you through a self-assessment of your Enneagram type, a method for self-understanding and self-development. Because this class is limited in size please register soon at cor.org/downtown/getconnected. A $12 online test is required. If you have questions, contact mhutchinsonpsych@aol.com.
What Does It Mean to Be Missional?
Monday, October 30 | 6:30 pm | 1508 Grand
Invite a friend and join Pastor Patrick for this 3-week study at 1508 Grand. Examine RezDT’s understanding and practice of engaging our community, nation, and world through service. Whether you are a seasoned servant or new to the concept, we hope you’ll come to learn about what we do and why we do it. After the class, the reading list and resources offered will be posted on cor.org/downtown/serve, along with added contributions from class, for class participants and non-participants to access. For more information, contact Patrick.Mclaughlin@cor.org.
Matthew's Ministry Family Day Out Downtown
Sunday, October 22 | 1:00 pm | 1522 McGee
Volunteers needed Sunday, October 22 for Matthew’s Ministry Family Day Out Downtown! Join us at 1 pm as individuals of all ages with special needs and their siblings enjoy a fun-filled day of crafts, activities and fellowship while parents and caregivers take an afternoon for themselves. Parents/caregivers welcome, but not required, to stay the first half hour or the full time to help loved ones get acclimated and comfortable with the environment. This event is open to the community; you do not need to be a member of the church to participate. For more information, to volunteer, or to register, contact Hannah.Murray@cor.org!
Congregational Care & Support
If you need pastoral care, call (816) 979-1330.
For after hours emergencies, please call (913) 338-9477.
To submit a prayer request, email Anne.Williams@cor.org.
Check out our RezDT Missions blog here, or view our Wendell Phillips Elementary partnershipnewsletter.
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown
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