Weekly Update from Pastor Adam - August 29, 2025

In this weekend’s sermon, I’m taking you to London, to Aldersgate Street where John Wesley’s heart was strangely warmed and he finally trusted in God’s grace. I’m going to take you to a Hannam Mount outside of Bristol, England, where Wesley preached to thousands of coal miners. I’ll show you the Foundry which became Methodism’s headquarters in London, and to the City Road Chapel, what came to be known as Wesley’s Chapel in London, where Wesley often preached when in London. We’ll see the bedroom where Wesley died and end the sermon at his grave.

You may think, “Why do I care about John Wesley, the 19th-century founder of Methodism?” I don’t know that you need to care about him except insofar as he was a follower of Jesus who championed an approach to the gospel that has spoken to tens of millions of people over the last three hundred years. That approach has shaped who we are at Resurrection.  I think you’ll find this sermon interesting and inspiring and that it will help you to know who we are and why we do what we do. Whether you’re a life-long Methodist or just exploring the faith, I hope you’ll join us. And again, if you are travelling, join us online, and if you are in KC and can’t make it to worship, you can also join us on TV. Click here for all the ways you can join us for worship this weekend.

Did you know that Isaac Cates, part of our worship staff, is known across the world for his work in gospel music? He’s an exceptional talent and he’s once more brought together an amazing group of gospel musicians and singers for the Affirmations Night of Worship next Saturday night, September 6 at 6:30 pm in the Leawood sanctuary. You don’t want to miss this. It’s free, family-friendly (I took Stella last time and she loved it!), and it features Grammy-nominated special guest Oleta Adams and award-winning vocalist Callie Day. You won’t want to miss this amazing event! Here’s a link to what you will experience. Plan now to be a part of this very special event.

Summer vacations wrap up this weekend, but this is the perfect time to begin preparing for a Global Serve Trip in 2026. Registration is now open. Whether building relationships and serving communities in Honduras and Costa Rica, or working alongside our partners, making a difference in Malawi and Uganda, these mission trips offer meaningful ways to share God’s love as the hands and feet of Jesus while serving others in our community and around the world. We will have a special live Global Missions event at Resurrection Leawood on October 15 at 6:30 pm in the Foundry. Our Mission Team will be there to tell you more about the trips, share information about our mission partners around the world, and answer any questions you may have. Here’s the link for more information.

This Sunday, Aug. 31, we will celebrate Christian baptism with a special service at 2 pm at our Leawood location. Whether you’re taking your first step in faith or recommitting to your spiritual journey, you are invited to participate. You can choose to be baptized by sprinkling or by immersion in our Wesley Memorial Garden. You can learn more about the sacrament of baptism here and register here if you want to be baptized Sunday afternoon.

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