Weekly News
December 17, 2022
Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
1433 NW R.D. Mize Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Fourth Sunday of Advent

Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8:00 am
Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10:30 am

The Rev. Dr. Douglas P. Johnson
Celebrant

Stay after the 10:30 am service to help decorate the Nave for Christmas!
Christmas Eve Service
Saturday, December 24, 2022

Holy Eucharist Rite II at 7:30 pm
(preceded by the singing of carols at 7:00 pm)

Please sign-up to serve at the altar.


No service on Christmas Day.
Christmas Flowers
Help beautify our worship space
Poinsettias and other seasonal flowers will grace our worship space during the Christmas season. You are invited to contribute.

Please write Christmas flowers in the memo line of your check or if you give cash, please place it in an envelope with your name and note it is for Christmas flowers. Thank you!
Mitten Tree in Narthex
Fill our Mitten Tree to keep others warm
We are collecting new and slightly used warm hats, mittens/gloves and scarves for the CSL homeless programs.

Do you have some winter clothing you don’t use anymore? Consider donating to the Mitten Tree.

Your blessings will help keep others warm this winter.
Remember your 2022 Pledge
Please give by December 31
It's almost time to welcome in the new year, but before we leave 2022, please check to see if you have paid the full amount of your pledge for this year.

If you have not, you have until December 31 to give for it to be counted as a deduction on your 2022 taxes. You can also give the amount in early 2023 (please identify it is for your 2022 pledge) and you can then deduct it on your 2023 taxes, if that strategy benefits you with regard to your tax liability.

Also remember, if you have given any "in-kind" support to Resurrection during 2022 and would like the amount to be included on your giving statement, please complete a Request for Addition to Contribution Record, attach supporting documentation and receipts, and give it to the Treasurer.

We appreciate your support of Resurrection and our ministries. Without you, our parish literally could not operate. Thank you for a great 2022 and wishing you many blessings for 2023.
Biggs Annual New Year's Eve Party
Saturday, December 31, 7:00 pm
Ring in 2023 at the Biggs' home on New Year's Eve.

Everyone is welcome!

30404 Pink Hill Road; Grain Valley
816-847-5472

BYOB and a finger food to share. 
Search Committee Update
Committee working on Parish Profile
The Search Committee continues to work on preparing our Parish Profile, a booklet with many pictures, which tells the story of our Parish, its demographics, needs, community environment, history, vision, dreams, and mission. The committee is also close to completing detailed questions contained in a portfolio for the Episcopal Church Office of Transition Ministries. This document is used to share Information about the Rector position at Resurrection in The Episcopal Church database accessible to clergy in transition who are searching for new positions.

You can follow the progress of the Search Committee anytime by looking at the Committee's new Rector Search webpage, found on Resurrection's website under the 'Connect' tab on the menu line.
Dinner-Go-Round returns in 2023
Sign-up in the Narthex
We're bringing back a favorite Winter tradition at Resurrection…. ALL are welcome to participate---singles and couples! Your choice of "In-Home" or "Restaurant" Dining.

Sign-up in the Narthex to be placed in a group of 6 to dine together once a month starting in either January or February. Please indicate your preference of In Home or Restaurant when you sign-up. Each couple/single will host once. For any questions contact Elaine Gilligan.
On the Calendar
Every Wednesday: Bible Study at 1:00 pm
Every Friday: Fellowship at Vito's Pizza on Mo Hwy 7 in Blue Springs at 6:00 pm

Sunday, December 18: Decoration of the Sanctuary for Christmas after the 10:30 am service
Saturday, December 31: Biggs annual New Year's Eve party beginning at 7:00 pm.
Sunday, January 8: First Sunday Breakfast (moved from January 1)
Resurrection Website: www.episcopal-bluesprings.org
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