Monday, December 23 at 7:00 pm

Blue Christmas Service

Tuesday, December 24 at 7:00 pm

Christmas Eve Service

Wednesday, December 25 at 10:30 am

Christmas Day Service

East Ramp repoured and lift inspected

This week saw some significant progress on our Narthex construction and also outside work.

First, the State of Missouri inspected and passed our new handicap lift as safe for handling passengers. We still cannot use the lift until the Narthex addition is complete and the City of Blue Springs issues an occupancy permit.

Second, the ramp from the parking lot and the adjacent retaining walls were reconstructed this week. The broken sidewalk on the handicap ramp on the front of the church was also replaced.

Third, a new drainage system was installed under the ramp to prevent water backing-up into the church. The back grounds of the church were also graded to improve drainage away from the building.

Contributions accepted

Poinsettias and other seasonal flowers will grace our worship space during the Christmas season.

Donations are accepted in any amount. Please make your check payable to Church of the Resurrection and note on the memo line “Christmas Flowers”. If giving a cash donation, please be sure to provide us your name.

Warm gifts appreciated

Thanks to everyone who contributed so generously to our CSL Christmas Tree project.

The Christmas tree has now been converted into a MITTEN TREE!

Please bring hats, mittens, gloves, scarves and other warm items to help keep the less fortunate and homeless warm this cold weather season.

Tuesday, Dec. 31

Ring in 2025 at the Biggs' home on New Year's Eve beginning at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome!

BYOB and a finger food to share.

Location: 30404 Pink Hill Road; Grain Valley

Please give by December 31

It's almost time to welcome in the new year, but before we leave 2024, please check to see if you have paid the full amount of your pledge for this year.

If you haven't, you have until December 31 to give for it to be counted as a deduction on your 2024 taxes. You can also give the amount in early 2025 (please identify it is for your 2024 pledge) and you can then deduct it on your 2025 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 2024 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 to the Treasurer.

Thank you for all your support of Resurrection and our ministries this past year Without you our parish literally could not operate. Wishing you many blessings for 2025.

Seeking Candidates

Anyone interested in serving on the Vestry should contact a member of the Vestry or Fr. Jonathan. The Vestry is the board of directors for the parish and is comprised of lay people who represent the parish as a whole in decision making, planning and communication.

A CANDIDATE FOR VESTRY MUST: 

• Be an adult, confirmed communicant in good standing. 

• Be at least 16 years of age.

• Be faithful in worship.

• Be faithful in working, praying, and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God. 

• Be known to the treasurer (contributing financially each year.)

• Been confirmed by the Bishop or received into the church after having been confirmed in another denomination.

Please 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 small group 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.

Only one week left

Sign-up in the Narthex by December 29 to see the show Nunsense at the New Theatre & Restaurant on February 1, 2025. Seating is at 11:45 am. Tickets cost $39,50 and include the show, a buffet meal, and drink (coffee, tea or soft drink).

Nunsense is a hilarious comedy spoof about five nuns who get caught up in a series of misadventures. The convent’s cook, Sister Julia, accidentally serves food that poisons a large group of nuns and they start dropping dead like flies!

When the remaining sisters plan a talent show to raise money to bury their dearly departed, hilarity ensues! With catchy songs and irreverent comedy, Nunsense is sure to keep audiences rolling with laughter. This show is great for all ages, bring the whole family! Starring Vicki Lewis, Beth in “NewsRadio,” Deb in “Finding Nemo” and Flo in “Finding Dory.”

Clip and bring to church

Please remember to 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. Best Choice® products are available at Price Chopper stores. Make sure you clip the UPC code with the words Best Choice®.