Weekly Update from Pastor Adam - May 1, 2026

This weekend in our series on the Sermon on the Mount, we’ll turn to the most prayed prayer in the world, the one prayer Jesus taught his disciples to pray, The Lord’s Prayer. We’ll start with a bit of humor, but then unpack this prayer line by line. There is far more to this prayer than meets the eye. Most of us have this bit of scripture memorized (the Lord’s Prayer is found in Matthew 6:9-13), but do we really understand what we’re asking? In studying this prayer some years ago, as I wrote a book on it, I found that it changed how I pray this prayer and how it shapes my life.

Don’t miss worship this weekend. And, as an aside, even your friends who don’t attend church probably know this prayer. Invite them to join you this weekend. Here’s a link to all our worship locations and times.

RECOGNIZING OUR GRADUATES THIS WEEKEND

This Sunday, May 3, we’ll be celebrating our graduating seniors at all locations. We’ll have gifts for each senior as we recognize this important milestone. We’ll also have displays with photos and bios to recognize each high school senior and celebrate with their families. Here are more details.

Resurrection, I love you and I’m looking forward to worshiping with you this weekend!

In Christ’s love,

Adam

COMING UP AT RESURRECTION…

• Resurrection May Blood Drives: May 4-5 (Leawood), May 7 (Blue Springs and Overland Park), May 11 (West and Spring Hill), May 12 (Downtown), May 13 (Brookside), May 14 (Lee’s Summit). You can find details, the times at each loication and how to register here.
• Church Conference, May 5, 6 pm in Room B252 in Building B at Leawood and online. All are welcome, and members will vote on the Staff Parish Relations Committee’s recommendation of candidates for pastoral ministry and pastoral compensation for the coming year.
• The Giving Garden is Back! This churchwide ministry provides fresh, organic produce to the Resurrection Food Mobile and Food Pantry, as well as seed starters to support other nonprofit gardens in the metro. Whether you are a garden pro or just want to help feed our neighbors, join us to get your hands dirty and be part of something that is making a ten-ton impact each year! The Giving Garden Opening Day and Blessing is Saturday, May 9, from 10 am – noon, and the official volunteer season begins the following week every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9-11 am. Learn more and get signed up to help here.
• Joyous Longevity Program for those 70+. Join us for an inspiring morning with author and KC resident Sieglinde Othmer at 11 am on Thursday, May 14, at Resurrection Leawood. The focus is on equipping you with tools and insights. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with others over a light lunch. Learn more and register here.