Friday, January 12, 2017
Greetings Resurrection Blue Springs,
I hope your Friday is off to a good start. With all the great classes we have starting this next week, I wanted to take a moment to say a word about two that have been extremely helpful for our members. First, for those of you looking for a place to start, we recommend Alpha. Each week in Alpha you’ll be introduced to an essential element of the Christian faith, which you’ll then have time to explore with the other members of the class. You can ask any question you like. There’s nothing off the table and no such thing as a dumb question. To make it even more enticing, the evening begins with a meal each week to allow time to get to know the other class participants better. If you’re still not sure, invite a friend to come along with you.
Second, the class that has literally turned families financial trajectories around is Financial Peace University. Each 2-hour class consists of financial lessons taught via video by Dave Ramsey over a 9-week period. It will show you step-by-step how to create a budget, pay off your debt, make wise spending decisions, and save for the future. My husband and I continue to use the principals we learned in the class. There is a free introductory class this Tuesday to learn more about it.
I want to remind the men that you’re all invited to the Bowling outing being hosted by our Waypoint Men’s Online study group tomorrow morning at 10 am at Lunar Bowl and that Monday is our Serve day in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. We’ll honor his legacy by serving alongside others in our community. You can find the details on this and all the other classes and activities being offered below.
One last thing, this past Sunday we had a great introduction to our series on Christianity and World Religions. This week we’ll take a look at Hinduism. We’ll learn how and when this faith developed, explore some of their essential beliefs and see where and why we agree or disagree. This is a perfect opportunity to not only understand our neighbors better but our own faith as well.
Be sure to invite a friend or neighbor to join us this Sunday!
Grace and peace,
Pastor Penny
Welcome new members: Pam Albarelli, Breanna Dykes (Mason & Cody), Diane Higgins, Todd & Suzanne Stottlemyre
Upcoming Events & Activities
Men's Bowling Outing
Men, if becoming more involved in small groups is a goal for 2018, join us in a social at Lunar Bowl. Located at 2001 NW State Route 7, Blue Springs, MO 64014, on Saturday January 13 from 10 to noon. Please email Mike Ash to RSVP. If you're not sure yet and the time opens up, don't worry about the RSVP, come rattle the lanes with us anyways.
Youth Confirmation Class
Confirmation Class will meet for 10 weeks on Sunday mornings from 9 - 10:30 am starting January 14 – March 11. The final class is Friday night, March 16th. Confirmation is open to any student 7th-12th grade who hasn't already completed confirmation and is ready to grow in faith and who hasn’t already been through confirmation. There will be a parent's meeting at 8:45 am on January 14th. Sign up at Guest Services or email Caleb.Longest@cor.org.
Parenting Teens
Sundays at 6 pm (during rezlife) starting Jan 14. The 6 week Parenting Teens course is for any parents, step-parents, prospective parents or caretakers of children aged 11 – 18 years. Cost: $10.00 with a free will donation towards the meal. Childcare available on request $3 per child/per session. Click here to register.
MLK Serve Day - January 15
We have an opportunity to serve at the Hillcrest Thrift Store in Lee’s Summit. We need people to help sort, fold, clean, stack, stock, organize and price donations to the store. It will be from 11:30am to 2pm. This is a great way to assist with the ministry of Hillcrest Transitional Housing in Eastern Jackson County. Another opportunity will be to help make plastic sleeping mats for the homeless at our church. Meet at the Church at 10amto make plastic mats and work until noon or so. The work for either opportunity is suitable for adults and children ages 8+, accompanied by an adult. Click here to register.
Alpha - A great place to start!
Have you ever questioned the meaning of life? Why Jesus had to die? What is the role of the Church? Where did we get the Bible? Try Alpha! Alpha gives everyone the opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting. The Alpha course meets once a week for 10 weeks on Tuesdays at6:30 pm, starting Jan 16.. Sessions begin with a meal, followed by a short talk and time to discuss what's been taught in a small group setting. Materials $15 with a free will donation towards the meal. Childcare available on request $3 per child/per session. Click here to register. Contact Mike Ash for more information.
Financial Peace University Information Meeting
Tuesday, January 16 at 6:30 pm. Come visit with the FPU class coordinator who will answer your questions about the dynamic 9-week personal financial management course led by Dave Ramsey. If you cannot attend the information meeting, you may still register online here for the course which starts Jan. 23 at 6:30 pm. Childcare on request, $3 per child/per class session. No registration required for the meeting, but do click here to register for childcare.
High School Bible Study
Thursdays starting January 18, 6:30-8 pm. 8 week Bible study for grades 9-12, led by Ali Sloop, about the miracles that Jesus performed.
Winter Women’s Bible Study
Open Your Bible will meet Thursdays, Jan. 18 – Feb. 22, 10-11:30 am or 6:30-8 pm. Are you longing to know who God really is? We can encounter the living God today and every day in the pages of the Bible. Whether you are a seasoned Bible reader or struggle through, Open Your Bible will leave you with a greater appreciation and understanding for the Word of God and a stronger desire to know the Bible inside and out. This study is by two of the speakers at the 2018 Inspired for Life Women’s Conference at Leawood on Feb 2-3. Purchase your book at church for $20. We will offer childcare at $3 per child per class session. Register at Guest Services or click here.
Daddy & Daughter Dance
Join us in “Candyland” on Friday, Jan. 19, 6:30-8 pm. Create special memories to last a lifetime at this event for young ladies and their dad, grandfather, uncle or other father figure. All ages are welcome to come dance the night away and enjoy a dessert bar, photo memories and music! Tickets are $20/couple ($8 per additional daughter) at Guest Services or online here.
Big Sonia Movie
Join us to watch Big Sonia, Friday, Jan. 19, 7 pm in the Leawood Sanctuary. Sonia is one of the last remaining survivors of the Holocaust in the Kansas City area. Hear her inspiring story that builds bridges across cultures and generations. Register online.
All Church Conference - Jan. 23rd, 7 pm
Tue., Jan. 23, 7 pm, Leawood Campus Wesley Chapel. Receive important reports including 2018 operating budget and elected leaders for governance committees. Childcare available. For more info, email Dan.Entwistle@cor.org.
Donate to the Prom Drive
Each year our Clothing and More Ministry partners with Woods Chapel UMC to fill a Boutique of prom wear so that high school students who wouldn't otherwise be able to attend prom can shop for their attire at no cost. Donate to help boys and girls have access to the items needed to make their prom a success. Donations can be dropped off at Guest Services.
Inspired for Life Women's Conference 2018
Friday, Feb 2: 7-9 pm + After Party
Saturday, Feb 3: 9 am – 1 pm w/Brunch
Inspired for Life is an annual event at Resurrection's Leawood Campus for women near and far to experience fun and meaningful connection through guest speakers, worship, inspiration, prayer, and sweet special touches. This year we will learn to “practice real love” in action and truth, going forth as an influence for good in our world. Click here to register. Use discount code RezBlueSprings for special $65 rate. ($80 day of the conference.)
Rez Blue Springs Women’s Group
We would like to coordinate a plan to carpool to the Inspired for Life Conference and to sit, eat and enjoy this experience together. Please click here if you would like to carpool on Friday and/or Saturday. There is a second sign up sheet for those who wish to reserve a room at the Holiday Inn Express at 135th & Metcalf for Friday, Feb 2. We need to reserve a minimum of 10 double queen rooms to get a discount rate of $99 per room ($50 per person). Click here to let us know you'd like to reserve a room.
RezMoms Overnight aka Slumber Party!
If you are planning to go to the Inspired for Life Women's Conference, join us for a RezMoms overnight aka Slumber Party! We will be staying at Camp Timberlake after the Friday session on Feb. 2, returning to the conference on Saturday morning, Feb. 3, and going home immediately after the Saturdaysession. This will give us a chance to get to know each other better and have a little fun so we hope you will join us! Plus, it is a night without the kiddos! Register online here for the RezMoms Overnight.
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs Staff
Rev. Penny Ellwood, Resurrection Blue Springs Pastor
Mike Ash, Worship Leader & Director of Community
Caleb Longest, Director of Student Ministries
Diane Enlow, Director of Children's Ministries
Riley Ledford, Technical Producer
Heather Sooley, Operations Coordinating Assistant
Stephanie Weigel, Guest Connections Coordinating Assistant
Caitlin Willis, Nursery Coordinator
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Blue Springs
For after-hours pastoral care, please call (913) 338-9477.
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