Weekly News
October 14 2022
Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
1433 NW R.D. Mize Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Sunday, October 16, 2022
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8:00 am
Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10:30 am
"Sock" tober
Sock collection for Blessing Bags

Our Outreach Committee is asking for donations of new and gently used crew socks to be put in our Blessing Bags during the coming winter months.

A collection bin is in the Narthex. Thank you!
LunchBunch meets next Thursday with Bishop Diane Bruce
October 20 at 11:30 am
Make plans now (if you already haven't) to join the LunchBunch for a special gathering next Thursday, October 20 at Cafe Verona, 206 W Lexington Ave, in downtown Independence near the Independence Square, beginning at 11:30 am.

Bishop Diane Bruce will join the group for fun, fellowship and a great meal!

A sign-up sheet is located in the Narthex.
Octoberfest Coffee Hour
October 30 after the 10:30 service
Join us for an Octoberfest lunch after the 10:30 am service on Sunday, October 30.

Enjoy brats and hotdogs with some delicious sides after we worship together. It's the Chiefs bye week, so no worries on missing the football game.
Stewardship Campaign continues
"More Than Enough"
Last Sunday Fr. Doug gave an excellent sermon on the gospel lesson in Luke describing the cure of the ten lepers and the powerful scene afterward. What might this passage also teach us about giving and stewardship?

Luke, a physician, often weaved together themes of healing in his gospel with a deep concern for the outsider. The God found in scripture shows preference for the poor, the sick, and those on the margins. 
 
The Samaritan testifies in the story to his healing by God. But, Jesus testifies as well. Jesus says "Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they? Was none of them found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?"

Our own testimony, can be used to speak with and for each other as we reflect our baptismal covenant. Today we are invited to give our gifts, not as an act of individual piety, but as a part of a collective action, participating in God’s work of repairing the world. This stewardship of gifts includes our words and voice. As we think of our relationships to those inside and outside our community, we are reminded how our testimony can be offered as an act of stewardship as we share in the work of healing.

Please return your pledge card or pledge on-line to support Resurrection's ministries in 2023.
Survey Results
Presentation available on-line
Last Sunday the Search Committee presented the findings from the Parish Survey and discussed the process the Committee will follow going forward to call our next Rector. The Search Committee is working to create a web page on our website for you to follow the Committee's progress.
Hurricane Relief Fund
Make a donation today
Please give today to the Hurricane Relief Fund and help ERD partners and dioceses reach vulnerable communities devastated by Hurricane Ian and other catastrophic storms.

As they continue to assess ongoing needs in impacted areas, your urgent gift will enable them to respond now—and in the long run to aid in recovery.

To donate, please visit the Episcopal Relief & Development site.
On the Calendar
Saturday, October 15: DOK meeting at 10:00 am
Saturday, October 15: Deanery meeting at 10:00 am in Sedalia
Tuesday, October 18: Book Club 1:00 pm
Wednesday, October 19: Bible Study at 1:00 pm
Thursday, October 20: LunchBunch at “Café Verona; 206 Lexington with Bishop Diane Bruce at 11:30 am (note: this is a change in location)
Friday, October 21: Fellowship and pizza at Vito's in Blue Springs at 6:00 pm
Friday, November 4 - Saturday, November 5: Diocesan Convention, Kansas City
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