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This Sunday, May 26: Wellshire Summer Worship Schedule Starts!
 During the summer (May 26 - September 1), Wellshire Presbyterian Church offers one summer worship service. It is at 10:00 am on Sunday mornings in the Sanctuary. The service order is a standard Presbyterian form, but the worship leaders will engender a bit more of a casual style of worship leadership, appropriate for the summer months in Colorado. Childcare available:
May 26 and July 7 @ 9:45 - 11:15 am
June 2 - June 30, July 14 @ 8:45 am - 11:15 am
July 21 - September 1 @ 9:45 - 11:15 am Wellshire celebrates Trinity Sunday this Sunday; Dr. Bell preaches on Romans 5, and the Sanctuary Choir provides Holy, Holy, Holy as arranged by Gary Fry as the Anthem and Reconciliation from Dona Nobis Pacem by Ralph Vaughan Williams as the Offertory. Click here for this week's Order of Worship. |
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Next Sunday, June 2
The lectionary readings for June 2 are 1 Kings 18:20-21, 30 -39; Galatians 1:1-12; and Luke 7:11-17. Dr. Bell preaches; the Sanctuary Choir shares O Sing unto the Lord by Peter Aston and Precious Lord, Take My Hand, arranged by Jack Schrader.
LOCAL SERVICE MINISTRY TEAMS IN THE GARDEN
Stop by the Memorial Garden and Narthex on June 2 to learn more about Wellshire's Local Service Ministry partners. Local Ministry Team members will be available to answer questions about support and partner agencies; learn about new hands-on opportunities to help in the community and find out more about the organizations aided by Wellshire's donations.
SUMMER EDUCATION SERIES OPTIONS
 Psummer with Psalms: Psalms: Prayers of the Heart by Eugene Peterson explores Psalms 2, 150, 51, and 90. You may wish to use this guide to study individually, or you may join a team of facilitators for Psummer with Psalms on six Sundays to explore the power and passion of the Psalms with other adults. Psummer with Psalms will meet at 9:00 am in Room 208 beginning Sunday, June 2 and concluding Sunday, July 14 (excluding Sunday, July 7). Psalms: Prayers of the Heart will be available for purchase beginning Sunday, May 19. Cost for the study guide is $8.00 and may be purchased in the Narthex and outside the Chapel after each worship service. Please contact Dr. Holly Inglis with any questions.
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Events This Sunday 
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HUM: Wellshire's Hymnal Update Mission
235 HYMNALS PURCHASED TO DATE!
Thanks to the many members and friends of Wellshire who have contributed to Wellshire's Hymnal Update Mission! Each gift moves our church closer to a congregational collection of 650 new red hymnals and licensed electronic formats. If you have not yet undergirded Wellshire's music and worship legac y, you may click here to purchase online through the Wellshire website via a credit card. Donors are not limited to just one hymnal but may purchase as many as they like for $20/each. If you prefer to purchase with a check or cash, submit this tear-off sheet with a check - with "in memory" or "in honor" designation included - to the church at the attention of Kris Griffith.
Why is there a need for a new hymnal?
- Worship styles have evolved within the denomination since our current hymnal was published in 1990. The new hymnal gathers both traditional and contemporary styles, reducing cost for congregations by collecting the wide variety of musical styles found in modern worship into a single volume.
- The new hymnal includes most of the hymns found in the 1990 hymnal (as well as some "old favorites" not included in that edition), many frequently used contemporary choruses, and a variety of music reflecting the diversity found in the global church. A complete Table of Contents can be found here.
- Our purchase includes not only the physical hymnals but also rights to an online hymnal, a projection edition for use in worship, and an eBook format.
HUM: It's a collaborative effort! Click the image below to play the video.
 This Sunday, HUM begins: join the Wellshire musicians in taking the brand-new PCUSA Hymnal, Glory to God, for a test drive this Sunday! Both services will feature selections from across the spectrum of the new hymnal. Find out how HUM - the Hymnal Update Mission
- will musically move Wellshire into the future of worship. The new hymnal will be at Wellshire this fall.
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Congregational Life
CORE AND YAX BBQ
CORE and YAX, fellowship and service groups at Wellshire for anyone in their twenties through late thirties, are invited to a BBQ at the home of Tad and Nicole Griffith on Saturday, June 22 at 4:00 pm. Please bring a side dish or dessert and drink of your choice. Please RSVP to Nicole Griffith and to get directions.
GIVING GENEROUSLY - SPRING 2013
Wellshire's fiscal year end is June 30. Your ability to stay current with your pledge giving is vital to us throughout the year but even more so during the final months of this fiscal year. You can give online here or in person through the offering plate, or you can contact Director of Operations Chuck Sparks in the business office to have your contribution made through ACH from your bank account. The mission and ministry of Wellshire is critical to many - people are helped, care is provided, and lives are transformed - through your wonderful generosity. Thank you very much for your faithfulness .
MEMBERSHIP
Our sincere hope and prayer is that those who are drawn to Wellshire consider joining this congregation! If you wish to unite formally with Wellshire Church, contact Beth Hamstra by email or at 303-758-2233, ext. 224. Membership at Wellshire is open to ALL who affirm faith in Jesus Christ!
WELLSHIRE OFFICE CLOSED
The Wellshire Church Office will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
NEW BOOKS AT WELLSHIRE'S KENDALL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
The next Used Book Sale is only a month away! It will be held on Sunday, June 23. Books for the sale may be left in the library with a note designating their use.
New Books:
Laugh with the Moon by Shana Burg (J FIC BUR)
24/6: A Prescription for a Healthier, Happier Life by J Matthew Sleeth (263.3 SLE)
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Youth Mission Trip 2013!
This summer, from June 8 to 15, Wellshire High School Youth will journey to Chicago to serve and work with a variety of urban non-profits through DOOR Ministries.
NO MAY 26 MISSION TRIP MEETING
Due to the Memorial Day holiday, as well as finals and graduation parties, we have cancelled the mission trip meeting this Sunday. We'll see you at 6:00 pm on Sunday, June 2 for the final meeting before Chicago!
RELOADABLE KING SOOPERS CARDS HELP SEND WELLSHIRE YOUTH TO CHICAGO TO SERVE
 One of the easiest ways to help send Wellshire Youth on the 2013 Chicago Mission Trip is to purchase King Soopers cards sold in the Narthex on Sundays and use them every shopping trip. 5% of every purchase made with the cards at King Soopers goes directly to the youth mission trip fund. For instance, a family that spends $400 monthly in groceries contributes $20 monthly to the mission trip fund; by June, that's $120 just one family has contributed to feeding, clothing, and housing another family. The youth are selling $10 RELOADABLE cards that anyone can buy and continue reloading at the King Soopers' customer service desk. Those who purchased cards in previous years from the youth can still use those cards, provided that the card hasn't had a balance of $0 for 90 days. It can be reloaded unlimited times, and funds continue to go to the youth mission effort with each use. If you don't know if you let the card go empty for 90 days, you're welcome to purchase a new one.
Questions? Contact Lauren Wiersma, Student Youth Pastor, by email or at 720-327-3116 or Jessica Dixon, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, by email or at 720-427-9239. Thanks for your awesome support of Wellshire Youth!
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Christian Education
HOLY LAND SHARE
Holly and Ron Hileman will present video from Israel and Jordan on Sunday, May 26 at 9:00 am in Room 208. Everyone is welcome to attend!
SUMMER CHRISTIAN ED OPTIONS
Starting Sunday, June 2 at 9:00 am: Psummer with Psalms
Psummer with Psalms: Psalms: Prayers of the Heart by Eugene Peterson explores Psalms 2, 150, 51, and 90. You may wish to use this guide to study individually, or you may join Tom Bacon and a team of facilitators for Psummer with Psalms on six Sundays to explore the power and passion of the Psalms with other adults. Psummer with Psalms will meet at 9:00 am in Room 208 beginning Sunday, June 2 and concluding Sunday, July 14 (excluding Sunday, July 7). Psalms: Prayers of the Heart will be available for purchase beginning Sunday, May 19. Cost for the study guide is $8.00 and may be purchased in the Narthex and outside the Chapel after each worship service. Please contact Dr. Holly Inglis with any questions. Starting Monday, June 3: The Gospel According to Pixar  The Gospel According to Pixar: Beginning with Toy Story in 1995, Pixar Animation Studios has taken American cinema by storm, setting a new standard of excellence in animated filmmaking and earning a fortune in the process. Their movies are both highly entertaining and surprisingly wise, displaying an all-too-rare gift for telling stories which speak about the reality of life and the complexities of the human heart - and making us laugh while doing so. The Gospel According to Pixar looks at how each Pixar film portrays the basic concerns of everyday life and seeks to connect them with a Christian understanding of the world. It touches on themes such as love, identity, fear, freedom, guilt, purpose, and belonging - to name just a few. The Gospel According to Pixar explores these common concerns in hopes of communicating the Gospel in a fresh, persuasive and, above all, fun way. This study, led by Jenni Salisbury, will meet every Monday evening in June from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the Adult Ed suite. Please note 9:45 am Sunday classes are on hiatus until Jubilee Sunday (Sunday, September 8). Back to Top
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Children and Family Ministry + Events
HELP WITH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Please email or call Dr. Holly Inglis at 303-758-2233, ext. 115 to lend a hand! Current needs for VBS:
Vacation Bible School craft volunteers - July 8, 9, 10 or 11 - 9:30-11:45 am
Assist 1 or more days with crafts for 3 yr olds - 5th graders.
Vacation Bible School snack volunteers - July 8, 9, 10 or 11 - 9:30-11:30 am
Assist 1 or more days to prepare children's snack
Vacation Bible School registration volunteers - July 8 and 9 - 8:30-9:30 am
FAMILY TIES PROGRESSIVE DINNER
 Family Ties is a fellowship group for families with children that meets at Wellshire (and occasionally at off-site locations) for fabulous and lively discussions (childcare provided). Special "parent-only" evenings are scattered throughout the year, as are as service and mission opportunities for families.
Upcoming events:
Family Ties Progressive Dinner with the Walker, McLain, and Winslow Families Hosting
Saturday, May 25 at 6:00 pm (Tomorrow)
Walker House (please RSVP to Cammie Latta to receive the address and directions) Kick off the summer in Family Ties style at this adults-only progressive dinner in the Southmoor neighborhood. Please bring something to drink and RSVP that you'll bring an appetizer, main course side dish, or dessert. You'll park and meet at the house where dish will be served and walk with the group from house to house.
Appetizers > meet and stay @ Walkers
Main course side > meet and walk with McLains
Dessert > meet and walk with Winslows
All-Family Backyard Party
Saturday, June 8 at 4:00 - 7:00 pm
John and Amy Sweiringa's House
RSVP by June 4 to Cammie Latta to receive the address and directions. Please bring $15/family to contribute towards dinner and dessert; BYOB.
REGISTER NOW FOR MUSIC CAMP + VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL -- CLICK ICONS FOR REGISTRATION FORMS!
 
BIBLE BUDDIES SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Children of all ages are invited to participate in Wellshire's summer reading program sponsored by our Wellshire Library Committee. To enroll in the Bible Buddies program, families may come to the Library to pick up a registration packet through Sunday, June 2. Gift certificates will be awarded in August to all children who have read five or more books from the Wellshire Library and completed two response forms. Questions? Email Dr. Holly Inglis.
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Ministries to Youth
SAVE THE DATE: SUMMER CONFIDENTIAL
High School Youth: Save the date for this year's SUMMER CONFIDENTIAL! We'll meet at 8:00 am on Tuesday, July 23 and return in the afternoon of Wednesday, July 24. RSVP to Jessica Dixon; details to follow.
YOUTH IN THE PARK KICKOFF BARBEQUE
Youth in the Park meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 pm at Mamie Eisenhower Park (southeast corner of Colorado Blvd. and Dartmouth Ave.); it kicks off with a barbeque on Wednesday, June 19. Bring yourself, bring a friend, have some fun! See the Youth Weekly Update or email Jessica for specifics. All high schoolers are invited!
MIDDLE SCHOOL PANCAKE BREAKFAST Calling all middle schoolers who love pancakes: join Jessica for fun, cooking and fellowship on Saturday morning, June 22 from 8:00 to 10:00 am. We'll meet monthly around the griddle. Don't miss it!
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Women's Ministry + Events
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN OF WELLSHIRE (PWOW) OPTIONS
Presbyterian Women of Wellshire Mission Lunch
On Sunday, June 2, from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm in Wellshire's Fellowship Hall, join with your PWOW sisters for lunch and a mission project to support and encourage our Wellshire youth as they depart to Chicago. We'll make gift leis full of treats for their train trip as well as helpful items they may need while in The Windy City. Jessica Dixon, our Director of Youth and Young Adult ministries, will join us to describe what the youth will experience in Chicago from her previous work with DOOR ministries. Cost for this event is $10, payable on the day of the event. You must RSVP to Dr. Holly Inglis by email or at 303-758-2233, ext. 115.
Presbyterian Women of Wellshire Circles
Presbyterian Women of Wellshire is open to all women of Wellshire. Our purpose is simple: to provide personal growth through Christian fellowship, worship, Bible study and service. Contact Dr. Holly Inglis for more information on the Presbyterian Women of Wellshire.
Ruth and Sarah Circle: 3rd Wednesday of each month @ 10:00 am
Rachel Circle: 3rd Thursday of each month @ 9:00 am
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Beyond Wellshire's Walls: Mission + Service
PRESBYTERIAN DISASTER ASSISTANCE HELPS OKLAHOMA
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is responding with One Great Hour of Sharing funds and members of the National Response Team to the community of Moore, Oklahoma in the aftermath of recent tornado devastation. Click here to find special prayer resources, to donate, and to learn more.
The prayer and hymn dedicated to Oklahoma are also available as hard copies in the Narthex. Volunteer opportunities at Wellshire are in the works to help Oklahoma, including assembling cleaning buckets; a volunteer work team is being formed as well. More details will be shared as they become available.
WELLSHIRE MICROFINANCE MAY REPORT
 Click here to visit Wellshire's Microfinance blog for updates on microloans made through Kiva.
PENTECOST OFFERING
Wellshire remembered Pentecost last Sunday. Giving to the Pentecost Offering makes it possible for the church to encourage, develop, and support its young people and address the needs of at-risk children. Please make a one-time donation via credit card here or the envelope in the pewback.
WELLSHIRE'S MAY COLLECTION
 The Wellshire Collection for March is soap, lotion, and shampoo for The Gathering Place. Please bring donated items to the marked basket in the Adult Education Suite and table in the Narthex. Thank you!
ELEPHANT ROCK BIKE FESTIVAL: JUNE 2, 2013
 LAST CHANCE! The Elephant Rock Cycling Festival takes place next Sunday, June 2. Ride with Team Zimbabwe or make a donation on behalf of a Wellshire rider. Click here to register or donate. Either method of giving helps Zimbabwean orphans. Checks may be made to Wellshire Church (memo: "Team Zimbabwe").
FAIR SHAKE SHOPPE
Support Wellshire's Fair Shake Shoppe and, in doing so, support artisans globally through the purchase of fairly traded merchandise. The Fair Shake Shoppe is accessible whenever the Wellshire Office is open; please ask receptionist Kris Griffith to open it for you.
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Notes from the Presbytery
Youth will take center stage at the next Presbytery Assembly on Tuesday, May 28 at Wellshire Church. Commissioning of youth and their advisors who will be attending the Presbyterian Church's Youth Triennium will take place during the 7:30 pm service of worship. A group of youth and their advisors traveling to the Presbytery of Zimbabwe to participate in work projects and a presbytery-wide youth conference also will be commissioned. Six congregations in Denver Presbytery will participate in Highland's Day Camp. During the report of Highlands Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center, these churches will be highlighted. Join the Presbytery for these times of recognizing and supporting our youth. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm with dinner served at 5:00 pm.
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Save the Date
MAY 26: Trinity Sunday (Beginning of One Service at 10:00 am in the Sanctuary until Jubilee Sunday in the fall) JUN 8-15: Youth Mission Trip to Chicago JUN 24-28: Music Camp (entering 3rd - 8th grades) JUL 8 -11: Vacation Bible School (3 years to entering 5th grade)
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