Greetings Resurrection Blue Springs!
I’m going to keep it short this morning as we have a long to-do list yet before family begins arriving today. I’ve been off this week preparing for our son’s wedding tomorrow. It’s a DIY affair which has had the whole family working on projects. It’s a great way to see the varied gifts in your children. I’ve been so grateful for my daughter’s organizational skills. I tend to get lost in the weeds. I’d appreciate a prayer or two that this mother is able to serve as officiant without falling apart. I think I’ll be fine but that’s when it always surprises you!
Cayce Stapp, our Director of Global Impact Ministries will be filling in for me this weekend so if you have questions about missions trips outside the US this would be a great opportunity to visit with Cayce. You'll see below that there are still opportunities to sign up for a life-changing mission trip with one of our mission partners this year.
This Sunday in worship we’ll continue our Jesus & Me sermon series exploring the gospel stories our children will learn about this year in Vacation Bible Camp. This Sunday we’ll take a look at the story of the ten lepers.
Invite your family and friends to join us for this fun summer series.
Pastor Penny
Upcoming Events & Activities
Summer rezlife News
Summer Volleyball – Each Sunday evening at 6:30 pm, we will meet for volleyball on the sand courts at Wilbur Young Park (next to Blue Springs South High School). Open to youth and adults. Come join the fun!
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.
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.
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!
• 6/20 – Rotary Park
• 7/11 – Blue Springs Park
• 7/25– Burr Oak Woods
• 8/8 – Rez Blue Springs New Playground!
Potlucks at Pastor Penny's
Friday, June 22 or July 27
Sign up for dinner with Pastor Penny and her husband, Bill, and a group of ten others. Adults of all ages and stages are invited to visit and get better acquainted. Main dish provided and everyone brings a side. Formalities are forbidden and shoes are optional. We’ll eat outside when we can. Sign up at Guest Services.
Open Mic night at Sinclair’s Restaurant
(1402 NW Hwy 7, Blue Springs) Tuesday, June 26, 6:30-8:30 pm. Enjoy live
music from local musicians and singers. Interested in performing? Sign up at guest Services. Email Mike.Ash@cor.org for more information.
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.
***
No comments:
Post a Comment