Friday, April 28, 2006

Dear Resurrection Family,

As I write this e-mail the Kansas City Symphony is preparing for their concert in our Sanctuary this evening. This is not a part of their pops series which will begin later this year. This is a...

Friday, April 21, 2006

Dear Resurrection Family,

I'm writing this e-mail from my hotel room in Charleston, West Virginia, where I am leading a two-day conference on preaching. Methodism began in the 18th century as a renewal movement within the...

Friday, April 14, 2006

Dear Resurrection Family,

Today we commemorate the event we have been studying these last few weeks we mark the trial, humiliation, torment and crucifixion of Jesus. This day is called, "Good Friday" only in the light of the...

Friday, April 07, 2006

Dear Resurrection Family,

During the next ten days we reach the pinnacle of Lent, and its dramatic conclusion on Easter. In today's e-mail I'll share with you more about what's coming up in the next week, and a few other bits...

Friday, March 31, 2006

Dear Resurrection Family,

I hope you're enjoying this beautiful day. Here's what I'll cover in today's e-mail:

1. Resurrection West Update - Things Are Getting Exciting!

2. Daylight Savings This Weekend - Spring FORWARD!...

Friday, March 24, 2006

Dear Resurrection Family,

I wonder if you have been following the story of Abdul Rahman in Afghanistan. He is 41 years old and is said to have converted to Christianity 16 years ago. He is now on trial as it is against Islamic...

Thursday, March 16, 2006

Dear Resurrection Family,

As some of you are traveling for Spring Break I wanted to share a few thoughts with you on renewal and rest.

I have a cordless power razor. I can use it for a month, it seems, before the battery...

Thursday, March 02, 2006

Dear Resurrection Family,

I want to thank Pastor Molly Simpson for her excellent message last night at the Ash Wednesday service. Molly has been a full time intern here this year as she completes her Master's degree from...

Thursday, February 23, 2006

Dear Resurrection Family,

We're fast approaching the Lenten season - a time of spiritual renewal and rededication. This week my e-mail will focus on Lent and a few events taking place this weekend and next week. Here's what...

Thursday, February 16, 2006

Dear Resurrection Family,

I apologize for not sending out an e-mail last week - while I try to do this weekly, there are times when I am swamped and simply can't get to the pastor's e-mail; last week was one of them. I'll tell...

Friday, February 03, 2006

Dear Resurrection Family,

Here's what I'll cover in today's e-mail:

1. Souper Bowl Food Drive - A Friendly Competition Among Small Groups

2. Sunday Night - Blue Jeans and Jerseys in Worship

3. This Weekend: The Parables...

Friday, January 27, 2006

Dear Resurrection Family,

I hope this letter finds you doing well. We're getting ready for The Summit tonight, which is designed as an opportunity for you, our church members, to enjoy a fellowship dinner, great music from...

Friday, January 27, 2006

Dear Resurrection Family,

I hope this letter finds you doing well. We're getting ready for The Summit tonight, which is designed as an opportunity for you, our church members, to enjoy a fellowship dinner, great music from...

Thursday, January 19, 2006

Dear Resurrection Family,

I'm writing this e-mail late Wednesday night - I have just arrived home from youth group where we have had our grand opening of the new Student Center. It was awesome! I'll tell you more about this...

Friday, January 06, 2006

Dear Resurrection Family,

Happy New Year to you!

We're getting ready around here for the Dallas Willard Walking Together Conference, which begins this evening. We have over 600 people attending this event aimed at helping...

Friday, December 23, 2005

Dear Resurrection Family,

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services are upon us! This is such an exciting time here at the Church of the Resurrection. This will likely be my last e-mail of the year. Here's what I'll cover in today's...

Friday, December 16, 2005

Dear Resurrection Family,

Before I begin I want to express several words of thanks:  1.  To those who joined us for the prayer vigil on the week of Thanksgiving.  I always find the vigil to be a great blessing to...

Friday, December 09, 2005

Dear Resurrection Family,

What a beautiful day - bitterly cold but a beautiful snow and blue skies. God's glory is revealed in nature and invites us to offer God praise.

Here's a bit of the inside scoop at Resurrection... ...

Friday, December 02, 2005

Dear Resurrection Family,

In today's e-mail I will bring you up to speed on our youth director search, sharing with you information about our new cafe, giving the latest scoop on our annual stewardship drive, and offering bits...

Friday, November 18, 2005

Dear Resurrection Family,

I want to thank those of you who were praying for my daughter, Rebecca, this last week.  For those who don't know, last Saturday as I was on my way to church LaVon called saying Becca had...