IN THIS ISSUE
CALENDAR
  • Jan 9 - Yoga/stretching
  • Jan 10 - Prayer class begins
  • Jan 17 - Go Team meets
  • Jan 17 - Children's Ministry Luncheon
  • Jan 21 - REFIT begins
  • Jan 24 - Garden of Eatin' Meeting
  • Jan 31 - Annual Congregational Meeting
  • Jan 31 - Homemade Soup Cook-Off (after the meeting)
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  January 7, 2016
Sunday


To prepare for this Sunday's service, read Hebrews 5:1-10.
Online Giving

Start the New Year by setting up online giving. It's free and easy to start. Go to www.egive-usa.com to give a  one-time gift to Deerbrook Covenant Church  or to set up regular recurring commitments to be automatically drafted from your checking account. You may set up a draft to contribute weekly, bi-monthly, semi-monthly, monthly, or in any other frequency.
   
This method is safe, secure, and you won't have to worry about writing a check each week or mailing an offering when you are away. You can use this online giving method to tithe, give to the building fund, or give toward any other authorized purpose you specify.
NEW!

We are excited to offer an adult education class starting this Sunday, January 10. Pastor Roger and Glenn Simon will co-lead a reading and discussion of Tim Keller's sensational book, Prayer. Sign-up is requested. The course will run for 11 weeks on Sunday mornings, starting at 8:55 am.
Go Team

The Go Team meets following service on the Sunday closest to the 15th of each month. Join us January 17 for our next time to get together.
Children's Ministry Luncheon

We will have a Children's Ministry Luncheon January 17 after service. We would love to get to know you and chat about our ministry. Come enjoy Soup, Salad, and Sandwiches. Sign up with Emily Wages or Amber Burger.
Garden of Eatin' Volunteer Opportunities

Please pray about and consider joining our garden ministry in one of these ways:
  • Co-Leader - Set up work days, work with KC Community Garden mentors, check on garden status, etc.
  • Event Planner - Set up garden activities (eg, Garden Sunset Service)
  • Produce Coordinator - Call people to clean and bag and/or deliver produce
  • Lean-to Construction - We need someone to build a new lean-to; perhaps a Scout or small group project
  • Canopy Construction - We need to build a canopy to protect the fruit bushes from birds.
For more information contact Laura Horn, 816-255-5835.

There will be a Garden Team Meeting, Sunday, January 24, right after church.
Children's Ministry Hiring Team

The Hiring Team has continued to work through the holidays on the process of replacing our Children's Ministry Director, and each member is very grateful for the ongoing prayers of the congregation. If you want to contact the Team, please feel free to send an email to cmhiringteam@gmail.com.
Fit & Refit 2016

Interested in walking/running? Join an already existing group of walkers/runners. We meet on Saturday mornings at 7:15 at James A Reed Park. We walk/run 3 miles. It is an easy-paced group and a great time to connect with others!  
 
Also, just starting is a Saturday morning yoga/stretching group. We meet at church at 8:30 for about an hour. Currently, the plan is to work to videos from the internet. It is a fun time to gather and just feel good. 
 
Please call Karen Gilbert at 612-875-9990 or email karengilbert1967@gmail.com for more information. 
 
Please let Karen know if you want to join in so they don't miss you!! Hope to see you in the new year. A regular schedule will start on Saturday, January 9. 
 
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*New* REFITŪ ladies' group fitness class coming to Deerbrook! 
 
REFITŪ is a dance-based fitness format designed for all ages, shapes, sizes, and fitness levels. REFITŪ treats the heart as a muscle AND a soul; fitness and faith collide in this 60-minute cardio class. Come join in Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm for a fun and effective workout in a supportive, family-friendly atmosphere. First class kicks off on Thursday, January 21. Please email instructor Shannon McCord at refitleessummit@gmail.com for more information and/or to sign up! 
Congregational Meeting & Soup Cook-Off

A Homemade Soup Cook-Off is on for January 31 right after the annual congregational meeting.
   
Like last year's chili-fest, it will include competition, awards, and fun.
2017 Church Camp
Registration for Church Camp, June 2017, continues. We need to register this far in advance in order to secure the rooms at the YMCA of the Rockies. However, if your plans change, you will get a refund of your deposit. See the information sheet for details.