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The Episcopal Church
of the Resurrection
1433 NW R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs, MO
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Weekly e-mail
Saturday, July 16, 2022
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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, July 17, 2022
Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8:00 am
Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10:30 am
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Central Deanery Picnic -
Register by this Thursday (click below)
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NEXT SATURDAY, JULY 23
NOON - 4:00 PM
The Deanery will provide hotdogs, hamburgers, condiments, chips, lemonade, and slushies. We encourage those who are able to bring a side dish or dessert, outdoor chairs, lawn games, and individual coolers with your own beverages of choice.
Because we anticipate the event day being hot and sunny, we will have an outdoor event tent for shade with tables for seating. We will have an inflatable water slide for children of all ages. A slushie machine will also be available to help all stay cool in a fun way.
There will also be seating in the church for those who would like to stay cool. We will be serving food and drinks indoors so dishes can stay at a proper temperature.
Our hope for this event is that as many Episcopalians as possible from across the deanery might gather to connect, so please plan to join us. To that end, we ask that interested participants register to join so we can plan accordingly. RSVP via the link below.
PLEASE REGISTER ON-LINE BY THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022
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THE FIRST ORDERS OF MINISTRY IN THE CHURCH
From Old Testament times in history, the first order of ministers in the church were the Levites. This tribe of the Israelites were responsible for organizing the Tent of Worship, protecting the Ark of the Covenant, and leading the sacrificial worship for all of Israel.
This order of ministry continues to this day in all Christian traditions where people serve at the Altar as Acolytes, Servers, Lectors, Deacons, Priests, and Bishops. This also includes those who serve as members of the Altar Guild, who prepare the elements, the altar and the paraments for each church service. These are truly “holy” orders of people answering the call to serve Christ and the church. Other than the ordained order of Deacons, Priests and Bishops, this ministry is carried out by Lay ministers who volunteer to serve in roles that sustain our liturgy and worship at every church service.
I am so very grateful to all who have made the choice to serve in these roles. Lay ministry is the largest and probably the most significant of ministries in the church as we know it. Deacons, Priests and Bishops are called to very specific ministries and are unable to carry out the majority of the work that is done in any parish through out any diocese. There is always a need for ministry volunteers for these roles. Whether young or older, each of the roles to read and serve at the altar is open to those who desire to live into this ministry. Children eight and older (with some exceptions) can serve as acolytes. Youngsters and adults are also encouraged to serve as readers (lectors) to read the various scriptures and lead prayers. Those eighteen years of age and older can serve at the Altar and assist as Eucharistic Ministers serving the bread and wine. Adults can also serve as Eucharistic Visitors who carry the communion from the Eucharist to those who are shut-ins at home, in hospitals and at other places unable to attend church.
These ministries require coordination and preparation. Many thanks to Gabe Conn who leads our Altar Guild, Diane Gerlach who schedules our lectors and servers and to John Biggs who schedules our Ushers. If you are interested in participating in any of these important Lay Ministries, please get in touch with these coordinators.
Resurrection and our community are so blessed to have these ministries with people who truly care to serve. Again, many, many thanks,
Fr. David +
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Confirmation /Reception Class |
CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY AT 9:15 AM
If you would like to be a member of the Episcopal Church or simply want to learn more about the Episcopal tradition, please attend our ongoing confirmation/reception class every Sunday at 9:15 am between services. Please sign up in the narthex, email Fr. David rector@episcopal-bluesprings.org, or call the church office at 816-228-4220 and leave a message.
Bishop Diane Bruce will be with us on Friday, September 23 at 7:00 pm to officiate our service of Confirmation and Eucharist. Please mark your calendars for this important service in our parish.
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Best Choice Label Challenge |
WE NEED 700 LABELS!
Please, please clip and collect labels from products with the Best Choice®, Clearly by Best Choice®, and Best Choice® Superior Selections® logos and bring them to church for us to redeem them for $.03 per label! There is a collection box in the Narthex.
We need 700 labels to reach our next redemption level. Best Choice® products are available at Price Chopper stores.
Make sure you clip the UPC code with the words Best Choice®.
Thanks to Meg Swant for coordinating this Resurrection project!
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Game Night Returns next Friday |
FRIDAY, JULY 22 AT 7:00 PM
Game Night returns on Friday, July 22 beginning at 7:00 PM in the undercroft at church.
Bring a game and your favorite snack to share. Friends and family welcome.
Some game favorites include Scrabble, Monopoly, Life and Connect Four!
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SATURDAY, JULY 30
The Daughters of the King invite all ladies to attend a breakfast tea from 10:00 am to Noon on Saturday, July 30, in the undercroft of the church.
All freewill donations will benefit the capital campaign fund. Please sign-up in the Narthex!
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Diocese of West Mo. Women’s Retreat |
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
When: August 6, 2022
Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Church of Good Shepherd, 4947 NE Chouteau Drive, KCMO 64119
For: All women members of the diocese
The women of the diocese are invited to attend a special Women’s Retreat, Cultivating Resilience in a Changing World.
There will be a full day of prayer, discussion, and activities. Sessions will be geared towards elements of movement, creativity, quiet reflection, education, and information specifically echoing the theme of personal strength among our fellow women.
There is a small charge of $20 per person for attending this event to cover the cost of food and activities. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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LOCATED IN THE UNDERCROFT
There are books and puzzles in the undercroft on a table if anyone would like to borrow and bring them back after use. If you would like to share a book or a puzzle, just put them on the table.
If you want your books or puzzles returned to you in the future, simply put your name on the items you bring to share. Enjoy!!
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CSL Collection of School Supplies and Tennis Shoes for fall classes |
COLLECTION BARREL IN THE NARTHEX
Resurrection will have a barrel in the Narthex for everyone to give to the annual CSL school supply collection which goes until Sunday, August 7.
List of supplies needed:
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Reminders and Looking Forward |
EVENT CALENDAR
July 18: 12:00 Noon Uplift Meal Preparation
July 19: 1:00 pm Book Club
July 22: 7:00 pm Game Night
July 23: 9:30 am Parish Life Committee meeting
July 23: 12:00 Noon Deanery Picnic at St. Anne's Lee's Summit
July 25: 7:00 pm Daughters of the King
July 30: 10:00 am DOK Breakfast Tea
CELEBRATION OF GENE DEXTER'S LIFE ON JULY 31
We will have a celebration of Gene Dexter's life on Sunday, July 31 at our 10:30 am service. Our service will include the committal and inurnment of Gene into the columbarium of the Church of the Resurrection.
BIBLE STUDY WEDNESDAYS AT 1:00 PM
Every Wednesday in the undercroft at Church. Currently studying the book of Joshua.
COLLECT BEST CHOICE AND CLEARLY BRAND LABELS
Be sure you are clipping the “Best Choice” UPC codes and placing them in the container in the narthex. You can now save "Clearly" brand labels too. Resurrection earns $.03 for every label, with a minimum redemption of 1000 labels!
PLEASE PROVIDE US YOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO
Use the sheet in the narthex to list a contact phone number and e-mail in case of an emergency.
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