Wednesday, June 28, 2006

July 2 - Holiday Weekend

This Sunday, July 2, we will be blessed with a sermon from Maralyn Devlin, Certified Lay Speaker, from the book of Daniel.

Families, don't forget to sign up for Vacation Bible School next week (July 6, 7, 8 - see below)! We are still in need of some more adult or youth helpers, too. Please contact Pastor Char or join our informational meeting after worship this Sunday.

Any choir members looking for a chance to sing during our off-season? Consider taking part in the Congress Park Choral Union, a new summer-only choir with the motto, "Singing should be fun!" Rehearsals are Sunday and Thursday evenings from July 9 until August 3, with a concert Sunday, August 6 at Christ Church United Methodist, at 690 Colorado Blvd.

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

June update - yikes!

Where on earth did the last three weeks go?

Thanks to all who helped out with the Highlands Street Fair last week - we gave out lots of information on our Vacation Bible School for this summer, and lots of kids came by and "fished" for prizes. This is a great way for us to reach out in the community and build a positive reputation with the young families in the area.

Speaking of Vacation Bible School, this year's theme is "Adventure of the Treasure Seekers," and we will be exploring God's promises with children (pre-K to 5th grade) July 6, 7, and 8 (Thursday and Friday evening, 6-8pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm). All participants are invited to worship Sunday morning, July 9, for the children to share a song and message about what they learned. All are welcome; cost is $10 per child or $15 per family. Contact the church office at 303-477-5857 to learn more.

If you are interested in helping out with VBS, we would love to have your support, whether as prayers, presence, gifts, or service! Contact the church office or Pastor Char about your area of interest.

This Sunday, June 25, will include celebration of the Kerry Greenhill's commissioning towards Deacon's orders, a significant step on the path to ordination. The worship band will bring special music, and all are invited to stay for coffee and fellowship after the service. Worship begins at 10:00 a.m.

Between now and then, lay and clergy representatives from United Methodist Churches across the region will gather for the 2006 Rocky Mountain Annual Conference, to share in "holy conferencing" and vote on decisions affecting us all as a connectional community. Please keep the delegates and leadership in your prayers as we seek to come together in love and unity, with respect for diverse opinions and a desire to live out the Good News more faithfully in all our different settings.