Joy in Serving
Joy in Serving at Resurrection embodies the spirit of giving during the holiday season by providing meaningful ways to help those in need. The program offers diverse opportunities for service, enabling individuals to contribute their unique skills and resources to make a positive impact locally and globally.
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give… for God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
Thanksgiving Meals
Join us in making Thanksgiving special for families in need! We’re hosting a food drive to collect items for Thanksgiving meals that will be distributed to our Resurrection Pantry families and community partners. To participate, please purchase the selection of Thanksgiving items and bring your sack of groceries to your location by November 10.
- 2 boxes (6 oz.) of stuffing mix
- 1 box (16 oz.) of instant mashed potatoes
- 1 packets gravy mix
- 2 cans (14 oz.) of green beans
- 2 cans (15 oz.) of yams or sweet potatoes
- 1 can cranberry sauce
- 1 box easy-to-make dessert
*In-kind donations will not be reflected on your giving statements.
Your financial contributions support:
Holiday Meat Vouchers: Distributed through our Overland Park Food Pantry
Hot Holiday Meals: Supplied to those in need through our community partners.
Serve with Resurrection
This holiday season, we’re thrilled to offer a variety of volunteer options for you and your friends! Whether you’re looking to participate in Serve Saturday or help serve Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, there’s something for everyone.
Ready to make a difference this JOY-filled season? Click the links below to explore opportunities and sign up!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Serve with Resurrection
This holiday season, we’re excited to offer many opportunities for you to be the hands and feet of Christ in our community. Whether you’re looking to serve your neighbors, lend a helping hand to those in need, or share joy with families, there’s a place for you.
From organizing food drives to participating in festive events, we invite you and your friends to join us in making a meaningful impact during this JOY-filled season. Together, we can spread love, hope, and kindness to those around us.
Are you ready to make a difference? Let’s come together to serve our community and celebrate the true spirit of the holidays!
Sponsored Gifts
This holiday season, we invite you to spread joy and warmth by sponsoring a family or child through our Christmas gift sponsor program. By choosing to sponsor, you’re not just giving a gift; you’re making a meaningful impact in someone’s life, helping to create cherished memories during a time that can be challenging for many.
Visit the Missions Giving Tree after services on November 17 at your location to receive your sponsorship packet. All gifts need to be returned on or before December 1st.
Winter Warmth Drive
For Kansas City’s unhoused population, freezing temperatures could be deadly to someone exposed for long periods, creating the risk of frostbite, hypothermia, and even death. Winter clothing and shelter become essential for survival. Your winter warmth donations will go directly to our partners who work with the homeless communities throughout Kansas City.
Please provide any or all of the following items and return to the JOY bins at the Main Entrances by December 1.
New Winter Hats
New Weather-proof Gloves
L/XL Adult Winter Coats
Sleeping Bags
Tents/Tarps
New children’s Coats sizes 3T-16
Any monetary contributions allow Resurrection to provide winter warmth items to several local partners this year.
*In-kind donations will not be reflected on your giving statements.
Partner School Toy Drive
Support our partner school ministries by contributing to our toy drive for incentive school programs and classroom needs! Starting December 1, you can pick up a list of toys at your location for items in need.
The items collected will go directly to our 13 partner schools in the KCMO, KCK, Olathe, and Shawnee school districts. These generous donations will be used for Elementary school incentive to reward and motivate children, as well as in Pre-K classrooms to enhance play and support motor skill development throughout the year.
Shop from the lists below or directly from our Amazon wish list to be shipped directly to Resurrection. Donations are due by December 15.
*In-kind donations will not be reflected on your giving statements.
Goats for Uganda
Resurrection is dedicated to supporting families and children locally and around the world. This Christmas your global donation will support low-income families in Uganda with financial opportunities for livestock ownership. Other funds will be supporting vulnerable families in Costa Rica with school uniforms.
Holiday Fund
We kindly invite you to consider making a donation to our holiday fund. Your contribution, no matter the size, will directly enhance the lives of individuals and families within our community. Your support will help provide meals, gifts, and essential resources to those who might otherwise go without during this season of giving.
