Greetings Resurrection Blue Springs!
I saw a flash of orange and black this morning from my “time out” chair so I quickly put out a clementine. I’m hopeful it will entice one of these feathered beauties to come a little closer. I love this time of year. These glimpses of God’s creative power, which are so evident everywhere if you stop to pay attention, make me feel gratitude to our generous and loving God.
They help me keep a hopeful perspective and remember that God is with us when I hear about things like the shooting in the parking lot at our Leawood Campus last night. What should have been a night of celebration ended with an act of violence and fear. The shooting appeared to be related to the Center High School Graduation Ceremony, which was being hosted in the Leawood Sanctuary. One person (a recent graduate) was injured, and as far as we know the injuries are not life threatening. Please pray for the student who was shot, for his classmates, their families, the administrators and the staff of Center High School who were all shaken up by this unfortunate incident.
Pastor Adam will share more information later today in his enote and I’d surmise this weekend’s worship. We'll be concluding our series on What Would Jesus Say by focusing on what Jesus might say to our future generations and specifically our graduates. At the conclusion of worship service we'll show a montage of our graduates and have a special gift for every graduate in attendance.
If you have a college or High School student graduating this spring this would be a great sermon for them to hear. We would also love to include their photo with those of our other graduates to be shown in worship. You can send these here.
I hope you have a great Friday and I look forward to seeing you this Sunday.
Pastor Penny
Upcoming Events & Activities
Sign up for Summer Men's Softball League
Deadline to sign up is Sunday May 20. The team is limited to the first 14 players who commit. Cost is $35/player for a 10 game schedule starting Sunday, June 3. To sign up contact Craig Gump at 913-217-5808 or craiggump@gmail.com.
Summer rezlife News
May 20- We will be having our end of the year bash! I can't wait for this! We are going to have laser tag at the church and a cook out. The end of year bash will take place from 5 to 8 pm.
May 27- The youth will be hosting a pancake breakfast. Donations go to rezlife programming.
June 22- rezlife will be hosting a movie night for all of the youth. We want to welcome our new 6th graders and hope to see them there!
July 15- Its going to be HOT! rezlife wants to host a water balloon/water gun extravaganza! This will be a great way to meet over the summer and welcome our new 6th grade students!
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/634319787 Click online here to register. Contact Mike Ash for more information.
Women's Virtual Bible Study
We are starting a study on "Women of the Bible: A One Year Devotional Study" as our guide. We meet virtually on Thursday nights at 9 pm and will be doing a different woman each week. It's really easy to pop in and out as schedules permit. The zoom link is: https://zoom.us/j/803685401 Click online here to register. For more info contact Mike Ash or Chelsea Evans.
Ramadan Dinner
Join Pastor Adam along with The Dialogue Institute of the Southwest to share in a Ramadan dinner on Tuesday, May 22, 8 pm in the Leawood Student Center. Learn and grow in cross-cultural dialogue and through a presentation on the Muslim faith. Build relationships as we share a meal together. No cost to participate and all ages are welcome. Register online.
Year End Fun Day at Wendell Phillips
Join us for this fun and rewarding Serve opportunity May 24 at Wendell Phillips Elementary School, helping celebrate the last day of school and encouraging students to stick it out to the very end! There will be activities you can help lead throughout the morning and/or afternoon. Consider setting a day aside to join us in this wonderful partnership. Register online here, or email rezblueserve@cor.org with questions!
A Child's Hope Foster/Adopt Ministry
All children deserve a stable, loving home, but the number of children being taken from their families due to abuse or neglect continues to rise in Kansas and Missouri. Learn about ways you can make a difference in these children's lives at an Information Meeting on Monday, June 4 at 6:30 pm in Leawood B149.
Vacation Bible Camp
Jesus & Me . . . Choose Kind
When? June 28-29 from 6–8 pm and June 30-July 1 9-11:30 am
Who? Camp is for children who are currently in kindergarten through 5th grade (2017-2018 school year).
Cost? $15 per child. Includes t-shirt, snacks and fun!
Registration: Registration open now!
VBC is a week of fun, friendship and faith-building designed to help kids and families choose kind…just like Jesus! We are offering evening times the first two days to increase family involvement with a fun movie night, then morning times on the weekend to help with those busy schedules! The last day we will end our time during church and celebrate with a family picnic and water slide after church. Everyone is welcome!
Adult Volunteers
We have spots for people with varying interests including behind the scenes, decorating, greeting, group guides, recreation, craft, acting, music and missions. All are important!
Youth VolunteersIf you are a current 6th–12th grader, this is your time to shine! As older “kids”, you have an opportunity to inspire and lead K-5th graders in a very special way. Jump on board and make a difference this summer!
Click here to volunteer or contact Diane Enlow.
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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