The Episcopal Church
of the Resurrection
1433 NW R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs, MO
Weekly e-mail
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, August 29, 2021

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


Server Schedule (Please check website for updates)


Pledges for narthex addition due
PLEASE PLEDGE BY SEPTEMBER 1

Based on a Feasibility Study and parish meeting (click here to view presentation), the Vestry authorized a Capital Campaign for the construction of an addition to the Narthex that would relocate the stairs and install a lift to provide access between floors. A mailing with the project description and pledge cards was distributed to parishioners and friends of the parish. Information about the project can also be found on our website, including the ability to make a pledge on-line. Click Here to Make a Pledge On-line.

Pledges received to-date total $127,460.

The projected total cost of the project is $270,000. The Vestry is prepared to commit up to $50,000 in parish savings to the project. The cost could be lowered by delaying or removing some aspects of the project or if material/construction costs come down from recent highs.

Based on commitments received, the Vestry will make a determination whether to move forward with construction.
"We can do this!"
FROM FATHER DAVID

September 1 is quickly approaching and the Vestry hopes to report enough pledges have been received for the narthex addition to move forward with the project. As your pastor, I am very optimistic we can reach the goals we set for ourselves and this parish to complete something that has been planned since the last capital campaign occurred roughly ten years ago. There is no better time than now to make this commitment.

We are people of faith, and my optimism goes well into the spiritual reality that the Holy Spirit is alive and moving within us every day. I was blown away when we asked for commitments to replace the church organ and we accomplished that project in record time and we will continue to benefit from that project for many years to come. This current project is very important to everyone who participates in our church functions. We must be a safe and welcoming place for all who call Resurrection their church, and also for our visitors, who deserve a safe and easy way to get into our church building and move from floor to floor. 

I am so thankful to all of you who are discerning and planning to participate. I pray daily for the Spirit’s work to help make this campaign a reality. Please join me in my prayer.

Look for the visual barometer in the narthex to show the progress on our goal to reach at least two hundred thousand dollars in pledges. We are more than halfway there. WE CAN DO THIS! 

Blessings and prayers, Fr. David+
Bible Study Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
STUDYING THE BOOK OF GENESIS

Please join us every Wednesday afternoon for Bible Study from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Our focus is the book of Genesis and includes a program guide called “Engaging God’s Word”. All are welcome to attend any and all sessions..
First Friday of the month at 7:00 pm
ALTERNATING BINGO, GAMES AND MOVIES

Bring a snack to share and beverages will be provided. Invite friends and family to enjoy the evening together!  

Our next First Friday will be on September 3!
In-person worship
SAFETY PREVAILS

Welcome back to in-person worship. Safety prevails with considerations for wearing masks, using hand sanitizer and washing hands. We encourage everyone get a vaccination and ask you take appropriate precautions if you are not. 

With the rise of the Delta Variant we request everyone wear a mask.

Attendance pages are on the table in the narthex. Please check-off your names on the attendance spreadsheet since we are still following pandemic guidelines. it is important we have accurate documentation should an exposure be identified. 

Communion will be served in the traditional manner with bread from the priest and wine from the chalice for those who desire to do so. The “hour-glass” packet of bread and wine will still be readily available for any one still not ready for the common cup. To indicate how you would like to receive communion please use your hands in the following manner:

• Palms up to receive bread as in the traditional manner
• Palms down to receive “gluten free” bread
• With your fingers chose the “hour glass” with bread and wine
• Cross your chest with your arms to receive a blessing only

Receiving communion of ONE kind (bread or wine) represents FULL communion in the Episcopal tradition. Intinction (dipping the wafer in the chalice) is NOT preferred as it raises concerns for cross-contamination.
Please volunteer!
CALL DIANE GERLACH TO SERVE AS A LECTOR OR EUCHARISTIC MINISTER

We need lectors and eucharistic ministers. Please call Diane Gerlach at 816-896-2875.
CONTACT LISA TWITTY TO ACOLYTE

If you want to serve as an acolyte, please contact Lisa Twitty at 913-485-7150.
SEE ANNIE SCOTT TO HELP WITH UPLIFT

We need volunteers for a once a month commitment for about 3 hours to help with preparing a meal for Uplift. Meal prep usually starts about 10:30 am and is finished by 1:30 pm.  
CONTACT JOHN BIGGS TO BE AN USHER

We also need ushers for both the 8:00 and 10:30 am services.

Ushers no longer provide security, which will be handled separately. Please contact John Biggs to volunteer.