This Sunday Pastor Adam will be asking the question; “What would Jesus say to….the #metoo movement?” Invite a friend to join us in worship as we gather to grow in understanding how to apply our faith into the context of our times. And come hungry as the rezlife students who are serving in mission this summer to Iowa and Lousiana will be offering breakfast brats & danish pastry in the morning and hotdogs & hamburgers in the evening. Your dollars will help to fund this summer’s mission work!
Please join me in welcoming Marilyn Thomas to the RezWest staff team. Marilyn has been a committed member here at RezWest for years and has begun this week as our new Coordinating Assistant for Programs and Ministries. She will office at the Connection Point desk during the week. More about Marilyn below.
Finally, Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 13th and we want to celebrate all the women in our lives; moms, sisters, daughters, etc. Please send us a pic (one per household only) so we can include it in our video montage tribute on Mother’s Day worship - by May 10th. It can be any pic you’d like, as long as she approves it! Send your pic directly to our Director of Worship Arts, Lindsay Hefner, at lindsay.hefner@cor.org
Look forward to worshipping with you Sunday,
Jason
Welcome Marilyn Thomas!
I was born in Bremerton, WA. My father was a career Navy man, so we moved quite a bit but saw some interesting places, including being stationed in Honolulu twice for a total of 4 years. My parents were native Californians, so we always migrated back to California and eventually all of us considered it “home”. I married and moved from California to my husband’s home town, Lenexa. We have two grown children, Ronnie – who lives on a 200-acre farm in Centerville, KS and Kristen – who lives in Olathe. I also have one granddaughter, Claire, who will be a junior at K-State next year. And then there’s Pretzel, my 12-year old mini dachshund who makes me smile every day (not that Ronnie, Kristen and Claire don’t, too!). Most of my career was spent in the legal field, from which I retired last year. I’ve also spent quite a bit of time through the years volunteering for STOP! Violence (a self-help program for inmates across Kansas).
Upcoming Opportunities to Connect, Grow & Serve
rezlife Mission Cookout, this Sunday!
Students will be outside grilling and serving food after each worship service. Support rezlife Student Ministry mission trips as you enjoy a breakfast sausage & danish pastry in the morning, or burgers & hot dogs in the evening. Your donations help offset the costs of their upcoming mission trips.
KiDSCOR Team Summer
June - August
Each summer, KiDSCOR gladly gives their school year volunteers (all 150 of them!) a break to recharge while Team Summer dives in. Youth and adults – you’re invited to help us show our Nursery – 5th grade kids how much God loves them! If you’ve thought about volunteering but weren’t quite ready – now is your time. There are a variety of opportunities to serve throughout the months of June, July and August. No previous experience is necessary – we’ll give you everything you need to know. Sign upSunday in the back of the Narthex or online Click Here. Bonus – sign up for at least 3 Sundays and receive a free Team Summer t-shirt! Contact Christie.walker@cor.org with questions.
Baptism Class, May 10
Thursday, May 10 at 5:30 pm in the RezWest Sanctuary. If you are considering baptism, plan to attend this 40-minute class with Pastor Jason. Children are welcome to attend with their parents. For more information, email Debbie.Dietz@cor.org or call the church at 913.538.7800. No registration required; all are welcome.
Serve Saturday (formerly Faithwork), May 12
Join us on May 12, 9–11:30 am, RezWest Sanctuary. All ages welcome. No sign-up required. For more information, contact Chris.Holliday@cor.org.
Ask Anything! – KiDSCOR, May 13
It’s “Ask Anything with Pastor Jason: K-5th Edition!” On May 13, K-5th grade kids will welcome a special guest in their KiDSCOR classes— Pastor Jason! He will join each class for Ask Anything, a time for kids to ask any and all questions. Think you can stump the pastor? Kids are invited to prepare their best questions and join us on the 13th!
Blood Drive, May 15
Share the Gift of Life at the RezWest Blood Drive! Tuesday, May 15, 1-7 pm. For details and to register, visit savealifenow.org and enter sponsor code “rezwest.” Give Blood, Save a Life!
Congrats 2018 Grads!
Congratulations to our 2018 high school and college graduates! On Sunday, May 20, graduates will receive a special gift.
Hygiene Bag Donations
Some families/individuals are forced to make tough financial decisions about buying the daily essentials many take for granted. To help meet this need directly, our United Methodist Women’s Circle and our Monday Women’s Bible Study group are collecting personal hygiene essentials to bag and distribute to those in-need in the surrounding community. The items needed are as follows: large rolls of toilet paper, large bars of bath soap, large shampoos, large spray deodorants, toothpaste, toothbrushes (for all ages), laundry detergent pods and dishwashing soap. Please place your donations in the mission bins in the back of the sanctuary by Thursday, May 31. Thank you for making a positive difference in our community. For more information, contactChris.Holliday@cor.org.
rezlife West
Shreveport, Louisiana Mission Trip, June 3-9
Current 8th-12th grade students. Students in 8th - 12th grade during the 2017-2018 (current) school year. We are going to Shreveport, Louisiana June 3 - 9 and will be working with Volunteers of America- North Louisiana organization. We will be lodging at a local United Methodist Church. Cost: $275 for students (this includes graduated seniors) $140 for college-aged students (Post HS-Age 21). Free for adults. There are unlimited seats until May 1st. Registration is closed after May 1st and our ability to have spots for students after that date is very limited. Register at cor.org/west/signup.
rezlife West
Iowa Mission Trip, July 16 - 20
Current 5th-7th grade students. Head to the inner city of Des Moines, Iowa July 16–20 and spend time serving in several ways throughout the community. We will leave at 1pm on the 16th and arrive home at 8:00pm on the 20th. Students will lodge at Grimes United Methodist Church (in a suburb of Des Moines). Cost: $200 for students. Free for adults to attend. There are unlimited seats until June 15th. Registration is closed afterJune 15th and our ability to have spots for students after that date is very limited. Register at cor.org/west/signup.Employment Opportunities at RezWest
For more information and to apply,visit cor.org/west/employment
• FT Associate Director Students and Worship
• PT Video/Graphics Producer
** For a complete list of RezWest activities, visit cor.org/west/events.
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West
West office - (913)538-7800
For an after hours urgent pastoral care need call 913-338-9477
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West Staff
West Campus Pastor
Director, Staffing and Operations
Pastor, Care and Missions
Pastor, Strategic Projects
Director, Community Life
Director, Worship Arts
Director, Guest Connections & Communications
Director, rezlife Student Ministries
Director, KiDSCOR Children's Ministries
Elementary Program Director
Early Childhood Program Director
Nursery Coordinator
Coordinating Assistant to Pastor Jason
Marilyn Thomas
Programs Coordinating Assistant
Brad Hartshorn
Facilities Technician
Audio Engineer
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection West
(913) 538-7800
For after-hours pastoral care, please call (913) 338-9477.
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