Greetings Resurrection Blue Springs!
This is an amazing time of celebration in the life of our church! We have not one, but two Grand Openings this week! Resurrection Downtown will open the first new church building in downtown Kansas City in over 80 years and Leawood will be celebrating the opening of the new Foundry Hall, kitchen, Matthew's Ministry area, cafe, children's play area, classrooms and Commons (these occupy the former sanctuary and entrance areas). It is an exciting time for our church.
You’ll be seeing a small addition to our campus soon as well. We have a team working on putting in a new toddler’s playground. We were offered the opportunity to utilize the fencing and temporary playground equipment Leawood used during construction of their new buildings. We will be constructing a fenced area for our younger children to play in the backyard. We’re hoping to have it completed by the end of June and ready to use for some of our summer activities.
Though it’s not official yet, I’d say that summer is upon us. This Sunday in worship you’ll receive information about all the activities we have planned this summer to connect, serve and grow. We’ll also be starting a new sermon series called Jesus & Me. We will be exploring the same great gospel stories our children will learn about this year in Vacation Bible Camp. We will focus on Jesus, the people he loved, and what it means for us to follow him. By the time we get to the end of our series, our children will be starting VBC. This will offer a great opportunity to talk together about what we are learning. Don’t miss out!
I look forward to seeing you this week as we engage with the familiar story of Zacchaeus, someone rich, lost and searching. Invite a friend to join us!
Pastor Penny
Upcoming Events & Activities
Summer rezlife News
June 22- 6 pm. Its going to be HOT! rezlife will host a water balloon and messy fun extravaganza! This will be a great way to meet over the summer and welcome our new 6th grade students!
July 15- 6:30 pm. rezlife will be hosting a Black Panther movie night for all of the youth. We want to welcome our new 6th graders and hope to see them there!
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.
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.
Play Dates at the Park
Have some fun with KiDSCOR this summer at our Playdates in the Park! We will meet at 10 am at different parks throughout the summer so the kids
can play and parents can mingle! Bring your kids, friends and neighbors too!
• 6/6 – Pink Hill Park
• 6/20 – Rotary Park
• 7/11 – Blue Springs Park
• 7/25– Burr Oak Woods
• 8/8 – Rez Blue Springs New Playground!
June Serve Day & Bless the School – June 16
This month we will participate in Bless the School as our June Serve Day on Saturday, June 16, serving together as a Blue Springs campus at Whittier Elementary in KC. There are also multiple opportunities to serve throughout the following week. There are opportunities to paint and repair, to clean and to organize, and to work outdoors. Everyone is required to provide their Release Forms prior to the work day. This is open to everyone ages 12+. Ages 12-15 must be accompanied by adult and a release form signed by parent or guardian. Register online here.
Singles Hike at Burr Oak Woods
Join COR Singles Social Group (ages 40+) Saturday, June 16 at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center for trail hiking and fellowship. Meet at the center at 2 pm. Email Carla Morgan with questions or to receive inclement weather plans.
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 Volunteers
If 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.
It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up for 2018 Serve Trips!
We’d love your help filling our teams so save the dates, invite a friend, and register for a life-changing trip to one of our ministry partners around the nation and world. Available trips: Denver--August 3-7, Puerto Rico--August 4-11 for disaster relief construction and Malawi--October 11-23 for economic empowerment. Register for disaster relief at cor.org/disasterresponse and U.S. or international trips at cor.org/globalimpact.
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Employment Opportunities
Blue Springs: Guest Connections and Worship Logistics Program Director (10-15 hours) Click Here to submit your cover letter and resume and to see the full job description.
Blue Springs: Technical Producer (10-15 Hours) Click Here to submit your cover letter and resume and to see the full job description.
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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