in Blue Springs, Missouri, United States
Greetings Resurrection Blue Springs!
I hope your Friday is off to a great start!. Many have commented to me this week about the impact of Dr. Clarence Jones words to us last Sunday. I know that there were even some of you who traveled to Leawood Sundayevening to hear him again. This is an option for us every week with our Leawood, Downtown and West campuses offering Sunday evening services.
This is also a good opportunity for me to remind you that if you missed a sermon or you’d like to listen to a sermon again or in Jone’s case hear a variation on a sermon (as each message he delivered was a bit different), please visit our online sermon archives on the website atcor.org/bluesprings/sermons or visit rezonline.org to hear a rebroadcast of an entire worship. It was a powerful experience to be taken back to this important time in our history and to be reminded of our responsibility to take action today. I especially loved the ending when Jones broke out singing the powerful spirituals from the civil rights movement. It was a powerful Sundayof worship made even more special as we witnessed our confirmation students claiming the name Christ for themselves.
This weekend Pastor Adam will begin a new sermon series entitled, What Would Jesus Say To... Over the next six weeks, we'll take a look at the teachings of Jesus and how they continue to apply to current situations in our world today. This weekend we'll focus in on the Powerful and Wealthy — the 1%. I hope you'll join us for another amazing Sunday in worship.
One last thing, we, along with our Downtown campus are hosting a pancake breakfast for families of Wendell Phillips and giving away a few door prizes to increase the fun. If you or your small group would like to help, there is a list of supplies needed below. Take a look at the other upcoming ways to connect too.
I look forward to seeing you in worship this Sunday. Invite a friend for this new series too.
Pastor Penny
Upcoming Events & Activities
Collecting items for Wendell Phillips
We are hosting a Pancake Breakfast for the families of Wendell Phillips. As door prizes, along with a few Black Panther themed items and a small bicycle, we are giving away these items:
Personal Hygiene Basket – In large plastic mixing bowl
Toothpaste, Pack of toothbrushes (soft bristle), Bath gel, Shampoo, Conditioner, 2 wash rags, 2 hand towels, Floss, Lip balm.
Cleaning Basket – in small laundry basket
Laundry Soap, Dish soap, Spray multipurpose cleaner, Windex, Toilet cleaner, Comet, Sponge / plastic scrubbies, 2 Dish rags, 2 Dish towels, Package of 12 rolls of Toilet Paper.
If you or members of your Small Group would like to provide items let Sherree Gorman know and bring the items to church by Wed., April 18.
College Care Cards
Treat your favorite college student to a much-needed boost during upcoming finals week! We'll be sending some love to these stress-ridden students (and by “love” we mean “Starbucks gift cards”). Sign up your college student by April 19, and they’ll receive one card for themselves and one for a friend!
Join the Singles Social Group
(ages 40+) Saturday, April 21, 6-9 pm for Game Night. Bring games to play, a snack to share and soda or water bottle. To get to know other singles in our church, email Carla Morgan to be added to the email list for activities.
Thinking about Joining Resurrection?
Our next Pizza with the Pastor is Sunday, April 22 at 12:15 pm. Learn more about our church and get to know Pastor Penny in a relaxed environment where you can ask questions while you have lunch. Sign up at Guest Services or online here.
April Serve Day
Saturday, April 28th, 8:50-11:30 am -Drumm Farm Center for Children. Family service opportunity for ages 10 and up. Participants will work at the farm, planting crops in the garden. Dress for the weather and bring work gloves. Meet at Nelson Hall, 3210 S. Lee's Summit Road, Independence, MO 64055. Contact Carman Duvall for more information. Register online here.
Resurrection Furnishings Ministry is MOVING!
We need hundreds of volunteers to help so we can get back to serving those in need! Work has begun and more projects and shifts will be added as we progress. Sign up here.
Waypoint Online Men's Group
A waypoint is defined as a stopping place on a journey. Men are on different journeys of life and spiritual understanding so it is helpful, no matter what path you're on, to have a waypoint to stop and assess your surroundings and adjust your course. “Gather” online each week to navigate your life’s journey 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. Contact Mike Ash for more information.
Fall Holy Land Trip
We encourage everyone that is able to consider taking a Holy Land Trip at some time in your life. We have a trip scheduled this Fall leaving on 10/3 and returning on 10/12. It will be in incredible trip led by Reverends Jeff Kirby and Anne Williams retracting the life and footsteps of Jesus. In addition, there will be one to two evening lectures during the journey led by Pastor Adam and Rabbi Art Nemitoff while there together during this time filming a sermons series on the life of King David. This is a trip you will not want to miss and I encourage you to register today. You can get information online here.
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
(816) 389-8900
For after-hours pastoral care, please call (913) 338-9477.
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