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April 23, 2013      
Greetings!

 

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ELCA and the Malagasy Lutheran Church Sign Partnership Agreement

 

 

Leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the Malagasy Lutheran Church signed a partnership agreement designed to strengthen the relationship "in a new time." The signing took place March 13 at the Malagasy church offices in Antananarivo, Madagascar.

 

The Rocky Mountain Synod maintains a strong companion synods relationship with four synods in Madagascar.

 

The agreement "is a strong foundation built upon the past but we sign it for the future," said the Rev. Mark S. Hanson, ELCA presiding bishop, during the signing. "It is a document that reflects our partnership within The Lutheran World Federation and our deep commitment to growing together in Christ and our witness to God's mission for the life of the world."     

 

The ELCA and the Malagasy Lutheran Church are members of The Lutheran World Federation -- a global communion of 143 member churches in 79 countries worldwide. The ELCA is the communion's only member church from the United States.  

 

"This is an agreement between Malagasy Lutheran Church and the ELCA (along with) our other partners. We have been studying it for a year and a half," said the Rev. Rakoto Endor Modeste, president of the Malagasy church, adding that with Hanson's visit, "we are very glad to sign (the agreement) together."  

 

In an interview, Modeste said that although there are differences between the churches, they are "not enough to cut relationship. We can go together on evangelism, development (and other ministries). We are working together."

 

Modeste and his spouse plan to attend the 2013 ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Pittsburgh this summer. Modeste has a doctoral degree in New Testament from Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. 
ASSEMBLY UPDATES

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Invitation to sing in May 4 Assembly Choir!
(for Northern Colorado folks and assembly participants!)

 

 

All are invited to sing in the synod assembly choir at the 2 p.m. worship on Saturday, May 4 at the Embassy Suites in Loveland.
 
Two rehearsal options:

 

1) Come to rehearse at 1:00 p.m. in preparation for the 2:00 p.m. service.  

2) If you are attending the assembly and have a workshop at that time, a separate rehearsal is from 11:45 - 12:15 (during lunch... so finish your box lunch at the 12:15 workshop!).  

 

You are welcome to come to both rehearsals and be well prepared!  Music will be provided at that time, or you can contact Dennis Larson at  [email protected] for a copy in advance.

 

 

Information about Assembly workshops or excursions 

Advance registrations have given us a good indication of the numbers of persons interested in the various options on Saturday, May 4. If you have not submitted a choice, you can make a selection at the assembly.

OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Fifth Sunday of Easter   
O Lord God, you teach us that without love, our actions gain nothing. Pour into our hearts your most excellent gift of love, that, made alive by your Spirit, we may know goodness and peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
  
 

Mark Honstein's Installation Set for May

 

Mark Honstein Mark's Honstein's installation is currently set for Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the 9:30 a.m. service at First Lutheran Church, located at 212 2nd St. NW in Watford City, ND (58854).  Mark wishes to thank everyone for all their work in helping him follow this calling into ministry!

 

          

Synod Prayer Cycle:  Wyoming Conference
You are encouraged to include the listed leaders in your Sunday prayers of the people. The prayer list for May is available. Also, you may view the lists for the coming months.

to remember in prayers on 4/28:  
      

St. Paul's Cheyenne, WY

     Robert Schmidt

Trinity Laramie, WY

     Ralph Rohr

Trinity Evanston, WY

2013 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SYNOD ASSEMBLY

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Pre-Assembly materials are ready to download

 

The 2013 Rocky Mountain Synod Assembly will feature our year-long theme: Deeply Rooted, Bearing Fruit. Taking place May 2-4 at the Embassy Suites in Loveland, CO. The assembly Handbook and the Financial Packet are now available.

  

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION
ADVOCATING FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM 

U.S. Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado has a dialogue with Dante Gallegos (volunteer at Casa de Paz), Sarah Jackson (founder and CEO of Casa de Paz), and Colorado Senator Betty Boyd, former Pres. Pro Tempore of the Colorado Senate. Bennet is one of the "Gang of 8" who sponsored immigration reform legislation last week. 

 

Summit provides opportunity for Lutherans to engage with Capitol Hill lawmakers

 

"Coming to Capitol Hill with other faith leaders is my way of giving back to the refugees and immigrants who have enriched my life and the life of my church and community," said Sarah Jackson, Executive Director of Casa de Paz, who last week personally visited the offices of members of the Colorado delegation as part of the summit organized by Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS).

 

Casa de Paz in Aurora, Colorado, offers free lodging and meals to guests visiting their loved ones held inside the immigrant detention center in Colorado.

 

40 Lutheran leaders took part in the leadership summit, which provided an opportunity for Lutheran leaders to engage in direct conversations with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for the reform of our broken immigration system.

 

LIRS is nationally recognized for its leadership advocating on behalf of refugees, asylum seekers, unaccompanied children, immigrants in detention, families fractured by migration and other vulnerable populations, and for providing services to migrants through over 60 grassroots legal and social service partners across the United States.

CONFIRMATION in the CONGREGATION
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Re-thinking Confirmation, again, at five retreats with Pastor Paul Judson

Pastor Paul Judson of First Lutheran Church in Longmont, Colorado will be dedicating a part of his sabbatical time this year redesigning the confirmation material that he has developed and used for the last 20 years. He would like to invite interested co-workers in Christ to join him in retreating, talking, and re-developing new strategies and materials for teaching confirmation in the congregation. Special focus will be taken to develop confirmation ministry that speaks to a post-modern generation, is global in perspective, and works well in partnership with households. It is hoped that the end product would be open sourced on the web.

 

Pastor Judson is hosting five retreats on the five chief parts of Luther's Small Catechism over five months at our synod church camps for this work. The first retreat will be May 19-22 at Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp. The event will begin Sunday night and end before lunch on Wednesday. Additional retreats will happen in August, September, October, and November. Each participant is asked to pay $50 to partially cover food. Grants and gifts have been given to cover housing and additional costs. Please contact Pr. Paul Judson at [email protected] if you are interested in participating or if you have questions.

SPECIAL ASSEMBLY OPPORTUNITIES
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Do you sense a call to ministry in the church? Consider these discernment opportunities...

 

Email Ron Roschke for more information about any of these workshops. A series of workshops will be offered on Saturday, May 4 for anyone to attend, not just assembly registrants. A pre-assembly workshop is also offered on Thursday, open to anyone. Registration for assembly workshops on Saturday is $25 and includes lunch. Register for the Saturday experiences. 

 

A DISCERNMENT WORKSHOP IS OFFERED AS A PRE-ASSEMBLY OPPORTUNITY

THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1:00 - 4:30 pm
"Discerning Rostered Ministry"  
  

The RMS Candidacy Committee invites you to explore rostered ministry in the ELCA. Have you considered being a pastor, diaconal minister or associate in ministry? Meet with synod and rostered leaders along with Amber Remillard, Director of Admissions at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, to learn about the process for becoming a rostered leader and to share in conversations with others who are discerning their call just like you.

 

  

"MANY MINISTRIES" WILL BE PRESENTED AS AN ASSEMBLY SATURDAY WORKSHOP

SATURDAY, MAY 4, 10:00 - 11:30 "Many Ministries" 

  

The RMS Candidacy Committee and the Deepening Discipleship team offer you this inter-generational workshop model to invite members of your congregation to explore ministry as a part of faith formation for all baptized Christians. The question before us is never "Will I be a minister?" but rather "What kinds of ministry are calling me today?" This is a lifelong project, and attending this workshop will give you the design for an event you can host in your own congregation to deepen ministries of all your members.

 

 

And learn about medical and healing 
URBAN SERVANT CORPS
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Urban Servant Corps  Events 
 

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 Alumni Community Meal

SAME Cafe -- 2023 E. Colfax 

April 24 at 6:00 p.m.

The USC Alumni and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans affinity group is supporting a gathering of Urban Servant Corps alumni to do one of our favorite things -- SHARE A MEAL TOGETHER and reminisce about the GOOD 'OL DAYS! Dinner is free and so is the fun! Please RSVP to [email protected] by April 19 so that the appropriate amount of food is prepared. 


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Silent Auction Celebration: The Many Hands of Service!

Thursday, May 16

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at St. John's Cathedral: Dagwell Hall

 

Join the Urban Servant Corps community for an evening of celebrating "The Many Hands of Service!" Snacks and beverages (home brew beer!) will be provided. You'll also have
the opportunity to bid on a Champagne Brunch for 8, weekend at Keystone, organic fruits and vegetables, gift cards for local restaurants and coffee shops, and LOTS MORE!

Who will you bring that definitely needs to know about Urban Servant Corps? Please spread the word!

RSVP on the USC website: www.urbanservantcorps.org under the "News and Events" tab or email: [email protected] by May 5. $15 suggested donation.

CCC NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Colorado Council of Churches emblem Board approves New Colorado Council of Churches Executive Director

 

On Friday morning, April 12, 2013 the Board of the Colorado Council of Churches approved the Search Committee's recommendation of Adrian Miller as the new Executive Director. He will begin May 15 with a half month overlap with the current executive director, Rev. Jim Ryan. "I am thrilled with his selection," said Ryan.

 

Adrian has served on the Justice Commission in the past and presently serves as the Chair of our Criminal Justice Reform Task Force. He is an attorney and an active member of Campbell Chapel AME Church. 
BORDER SERVANT CORPS NEWS

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Border Servant Corps Newsletter for May

 

 

BSC Sale Success: BSC's annual sale raised more than $3,000 which the Southwest New Mexico Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans matched 3:1 with $1,000 grant. Many thanks to all who assisted with donations, sorting and working the sale!

 

Prayers for BSC: At this time of the year our 2012-2013 volunteers are beginning to look towards the fall and the next step in their journey, 2013-2014 volunteers are being assigned to placement agencies to begin in August, and BSC is working to support all involved during these times of transition. Please keep BSC, volunteers, and placement agencies in your prayers this month as we continue to serve the U.S./M�xico border.

 

Thrivent Choice Dollars: The Thrivent Choice� program allows members to recommend where some of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans' charitable outreach funds are allocated by directing Choice Dollars(SM). BSC is able to accept these donations through Peace Lutheran Church (Las Cruces, NM). For more information about how to donate, please contact [email protected] 

 

Border Servant Corps seeks to provide an opportunity for volunteers to work for justice, serve their neighbor, and walk humbly with their God.  This month, we share an adaptation by Alexa Garcia (BSC volunteer at La Casa, Inc. Domestic Violence Shelter) of a prayer, originally written by De Colores of LMU (2010-2011) that was shared during a reflection at the volunteers' recent spirituality retreat. The title is WE Are One. Read more.

 

We thank you for all of the ways you support of Border Servant Corps! If you have any questions or would like to become more involved with BSC, please contact us at [email protected] or 575-522-7119 Ext. 16. Do justice. Love kindness. Walk humbly.

PEACE NOT WALLS
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International Prayer Vigil for Peace in the Middle East

 

We can support both Israelis and Palestinians by taking part in a new international prayer vigil sponsored by the ACT Palestine Forum that began December 24, 2012. The prayer vigil is Inernational Prayer Vigil 2013 image intended to take place around the world on the 24th of each month until the Israeli occupation of Palestine ends, all violence ceases and a just and equitable peace is negotiated. This can be as simple as co-workers gathering at lunchtime to pray for peace with justice in the Holy Land, or a meditative, musical liturgy followed by a speaker and time of education about the people and issues involved. Find educational ideas here.   

 

There is also a Lenten litany bulletin insert:  

Lenten Prayer Folder for International Prayer Vigil 

JOB OPPORTUNITY

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Senior Executive & Resource Development Assistant

 

Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains is seeking to fill a position within their organization. The Senior Executive Assistant and Development Outreach Assistant provides administrative support services for the President/Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors as well as helps create and cultivate authentic ministry partnerships with congregations and clergy.

 

The position will be in the Denver metro area. To see more of the responsibilities, duties and requirements, please visit the LFSRM website.   

  


Job openings can be found on

the Rocky Mountain Synod's website.
Every Person, Every Congregation, Every Ministry, Boldly Serving
God's Mission in Christ

 

THIS WEEK

 

Bishop Jim Gonia 

  • Staff meeting, Office of the Bishop, Denver, CO.
  • Colorado Council of Churches, Denver, CO.
  • Visiting with the Church Council of Christ the King Lutheran Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
  • Conflict Training Retreat, Office of the Bishop, Denver, CO.  
  • Madagascar Trip Orientation Retreat, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Littleton, CO.  
  • Visiting with the congregation of Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lakewood, CO.  
  • Speak at St. John's Lutheran Church, Thornton, CO.   
  • Immigration Conversation, Presbytery of Denver, CO. 
  • Preparation for Synod Assembly.

Pastor Ron Roschke  

  • Staff meeting, Office of the Bishop, Denver, CO.
  • Synod Assembly planning, 2013 Madagascar Trip Planning  
  • Conflict Training Retreat, Office of the Bishop, Denver, CO.
  • Madagascar Trip Orientation Retreat, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Littleton, CO.    
  • Preach at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Littleton, CO.  
  • Preparation for Synod Assembly  

 Pastor Sarah Moening  

  • Team Leaders meeting, Office of the Bishop, Denver, CO.
  • Conflict Training Retreat, Office of the Bishop, Denver, CO.  
  • Preside at Worship at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Wheat Ridge, CO. 
  • Preparation for Synod Assembly
Pastor Stephanie Quick Espinoza
  • Visiting with the Church Council of Christ the King Lutheran Church, Colorado Springs, CO.      
  • Conflict Training Retreat, Office of the Bishop, Denver, CO.
  • "Hops for Hunger" Event, Mustard Seed House Church, Loveland, CO.  
  • Synod Assembly Planning, Office of the Bishop, Denver, CO. 
Pastor Kent Mueller  
  • Staff meeting, Office of the Bishop, Denver, CO.
  • Conflict Training Retreat, Office of the Bishop, Denver, CO.  
  • Administration Team meeting, Office of the Bishop, Denver, CO.
  • Assembly Arrangements at Embassy Suites, Loveland
  • Preach at Highlands Lutheran Church's 90th Anniversary Celebration, Denver, CO.  
  • Synod Assembly Preparation, Office of the Bishop, Denver, CO. 
Brad Wood
Lutheran Advocacy Ministry CO
  • Staff meeting, Office of the Bishop, Denver, CO.   
  • Urban Servant Corps Event, Same Cafe, Denver, CO.  
  • Colorado Council of Church Criminal Justice Task Force meeting, Denver, CO.  
  • Speak at the Adult Forum at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Wheat Ridge, CO.
  • Wartburg West Presentation, Dagwell Hall at St. John's Episcopal Church, Denver, CO.   
  • Skype with CIVJ Volunteers, Office of the Bishop, Denver, CO.  
  • Preparation for Synod Assembly.  
Ruth Hoffman
Lutheran Advocacy Ministry - NM 
  • Staff meeting by Webex, Office of the Bishop, Denver, CO.
  • Synod Assembly Preparation and Travel from Santa Fe, NM  
  

  

 

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CONGREGATIONS
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CALENDAR
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2013

 

MAY 2-4 

2013 RMS Assembly

Embassy Suites Hotel
Loveland, Colorado

 

SEPTEMBER 23-26

Theological Conference 

YMCA of the Rockies
Estes Park, Colorado
 

 

ELCA GLOBAL LINKS

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 eNewsletter of the ELCA 

 

South Africa: An inspiring global mission story

"All I can tell you is that when I see this little girl, I see the face of Jesus," says Katie Justice, an ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission volunteer in South Africa. To read her story and others from ELCA missionaries in the global church, download the winter Hand in Hand Newsletter or bulletin inserts. 

 

Fighting malaria with honey
If you are poor, you might need to use that mosquito net to catch fish or protect your crops from pests. In southern Africa, partners with the ELCA Malaria Campaign are helping farmers improve their harvests and their incomes so they can more easily focus on preventing malaria.
See more.

 

Plan a prayer vigil for Middle East peace
Hold a prayer vigil on the 24th of every month and, with the ELCA Peace Not Walls campaign, join the global prayers for a just peace in Palestine and Israel.
Read more.

 

Malaysia: Support new missionaries!

The Rev. Dr. Eric and the Rev. Wendolyn Trozzo have begun service in Malaysia, where Eric teaches courses on Lutheran theology at the Lutheran Study Center in the ecumenical seminary in Sabah. Make a gift to support their ministry or go deeper with a covenant relationship, which includes prayer and mutual communication. Send an email or call 800-638-3522, ext. 2657.
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3rd Annual Bike Rodeo 

 

Ascension St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, located at 522 Homestead Blvd. (84501) in Price will be host its 3rd Annual Bike Rodeo for ages 3-12. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. May 11, 2013.     

 

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Bike Registration with the Price City Police Department

 

Bike Inspections (Fuzzy)

 

Safe Riding Course

 

All riders must have helmets (We will have some on hand as well)

  

 

All registration forms will be entered for the drawings but the winners need not be present to win.Please call the church office at 435-637-0106 for more information.

 

Sponsors 
Ascension St. Matthew's Church 

Dr. David Nichols
Health District

Price Area Singletrack Society

Price City Police Department

Southeastern Utah

 


Lutheran Disaster esponse

LDR in Partnerships around the Nation                     

 

LSS of Utah Lutheran Disaster Response program

 

Diaconal Ministers and LDR Pictured are five diaconal ministers working with LDR in Washington D.C. last week. Amid cherry blossoms, plans were being made for LDR regional clusters to work together on disaster projects beginning the second half of 2013.

 

Diaconal ministers pictured: Dr. Leslie Whited (2E - LSS of Utah), Christine Connell (LSS NY), Morgan Gordy (Diaconal Minister involved in tornado and Katrina recovery - Southern States), Katie Muholland Metro D.C. area, and Tempie Beaman, LSS of So. California.

 

Pastor Michael Stadie is the new and dynamic, ELCA LDR Director.

 


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Cherokee Ranch and Castle
Fundraiser Invitation to Cherokee Ranch for Children in Haiti April 25

 

Abiding Hope and Well of hope are sponsoring a fundraiser for children in Haiti on Thursday.

Haiti Timoun Foundation logo There will be speakers throughout the night, and rostered leaders are especially urged to attend to show their support for the Rocky Mountain Synod's newest worshipping community (Well of Hope in Castle Pines). You can look forward to fabulous food from the caterer, a chance to enjoy the cash bar, an awesome silent auction, and if you get there by 6:00 p.m., there are free tours of Cherokee Castle! If you don't know about Cherokee Ranch it is a "big deal" in Douglas County as a venue and is actually like a Castle! Invite your friends, families and church members! 

 

Here are the details:

Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Cherokee Ranch and Castle
6113 Daniels Park Rd 
Sedalia, CO 80135

The tickets are $45 per person or $80 per couple. To purchase tickets online, please visit the website or contact Pastor Michelle by email!

 


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Wartburg College Choir in Denver 
 


You are invited: Wartburg College Choir in Denver, Colorado

Thursday, April 25, 7:30 p.m.                      Friday, April 26, 7:30 p.m.
Bethany Lutheran Church                           St. John's Cathedral
4500 East Hampden Ave.                             1350 Washington St.
Cherry Hills Village, CO                               Denver, CO

 

Wartburg College Choir The internationally acclaimed Wartburg Choir performs sacred music from all historical periods and styles. Called "a mighty fortress of skill" by the Washington Post, the choir is often invited for special performances in the U.S. and abroad. They participated in the December 2011 White House Holiday Concert Series and at the National Cathedral's Bethlehem Prayer Service, simulcast worldwide. The choir has sung at the Kennedy Center, the Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and throughout Europe and in South Africa.

 

Wartburg West Reception: Wartburg College is a selective four-year liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), nationally recognized for community engagement, with Wartburg West an urban extension program located for over 25 years in Denver. There is exciting news about the future of Wartburg West moving to Cathedral Square. A formal announcement will be madeSunday, April 28, 2:00 p.m., St. John's Cathedral (Dagwell Hall). Join Lutheran, Episcopalian, College and Community representatives for this momentous event.

 

($15 adults, $5 K-12 students) or purchased at the door.

Bethany Tickets

St. John's Cathedral Tickets 

 


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Music at Saint Paul, Denver

 

During the month of April 2013, Music at Saint Paul is pleased to present the following musical offerings:

 

 

Colorado Christian University Choirs - Songs of Faith

Friday, April 26, 2013 - 7:30 p.m.

The Colorado Christian University Choir, conducted by Dr. Frank Eychaner, and the Colorado Christian University Women's Chorus, directed by Kyle Fleming, present a spring concert. Call 303-963-3135 for ticket information.

 

Mountain Chamber Music Society - Music for Spring

Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 2:30 p.m.

A program of delightful chamber music. Get ticket information.

Do plan to join us for one or all of these exciting programs!

 

Music at Saint Paul is a ministry of Saint Paul Lutheran Church to present outstanding concerts and inspiring liturgies in the wonderful acoustical setting of the congregation's historic building. Parking for Music at Saint Paul events is available on the street (free on Saturdays and Sundays and after 6:00 p.m. on weekdays) and in the various nearby pay lots. More information.

  

Please contact the church office at 303-839-1432 for more information about these and future Music at Saint Paul events. The church is located at 1600 Grant Street in Denver (80203).

 


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"Hops for Hunger" Fundraising Event in Loveland

 

On April 27, 2013, Kid's Pak and Pateros Creek Brewing Company will partner Mustard Seed House Church to present "Hops for Hunger," in order to raise awareness, funds, and food for childhood hunger in the community. Did you know that 1 in 5 kids in Colorado goes hungry each day? Did you know that you can help? Come out to Mustard Seed House Church's very first fundraiser to benefit Kids Pak, a group that is fighting childhood hunger in our community. This is a win/win, folks.
 

Loveland Rotary Club logo Kid's Pak is a program through the Loveland Rotary Club that provides food for children in Northern Colorado over the weekend - they currently pack almost 400 bags of food each week for school children in the Thompson Valley School District. These are children who would otherwise go hungry over the weekend and they need your help!    

 

pateros creek Brewing Company logo Pateros Creek Brewing is hosting this awesome event and will donate $1 for each beverage sold.

 

This is a family-friendly event with free root beer and live music as well! Dam Good Tacos will be onsite too! Come out and support a great cause!

Contact Andy by email for more information. Got Facebook? Get more details.

Please consider bringing one of the following canned goods:
5 oz tuna
5 oz chicken
15 oz Dennison Chili w/beans
15 oz mini meat ravoli's
15 oz mac & beef
15 oz corn
15 oz fruit cocktail
6/4 oz applesauce
15 oz pinto beans

 


Augustana Lutheran Church - Denver


Developing Good Habits for Listening to God's Voice
 

 

Church Innovations and Augustana Lutheran Church present Dwelling in the Word, Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., in Augustana's Fellowship Hall.

 

Dwelling in the Word is a practical, group devotional technique appropriate for Bible study groups, councils and governing church bodies, youth groups, visioning teams, or anyone who seeks habits for listening to God's voice. Pat Taylor Ellison will guide you through the day as you experience a tested process for deep listening to God, one another, and your neighbor; live into a Bible passage over time and see how it shapes your imagination and vision for God's mission through your church; and learn what happens to persons and churches that practice Dwelling in the Word.

 

Registration of $30/person payable to Augustana Lutheran Church includes the workshop, lunch, child care, and a pocket copy of the handbook, Dwelling in the Word. For information or to  register for the event, visit their website, call 303-388-4678 or send an e-mail message.

 

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For additional information on Church Innovations or Dwelling in the Word, visit  www.churchinnovations.org and click on About Us.  

 

 

 



Highlands Lutheran Church 90th Anniversary Celebration

Highlands Lutheran Church 90th Anniversary Celebration is Sunday, April 28

 

On April 28, 2013, Highlands Lutheran Church celebrates 90 years of ministry in NW Denver. The Celebratory Service will take place at 10:30 a.m. and the Party is from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. The theme of our celebration is: 90 and Forward in God's Grace!


Our celebration will include guest preacher and musician Rev. Kent Mueller, of the Office of the Bishop of the Rocky Mountain Synod. Former pastors and guest preachers at HLC will be in attendance. Doug Howe and his Band will uplift the attendees with music from all the decades between 1926 and 2013. There will be a Period Costume Contest, so choose an era that spoke to you in terms of clothing and come dressed up! Since Highlands Lutheran Church had a Swedish constituency in its early years, we will have a Swedish buffet and desert. ELCA pastors and church members are welcome to attend.     

 

Highlands Lutheran Church is located at 3995 Irving Street in Denver (80211). Please RSVP to the church by email or phone (303-477-2031).  

 


Family Promise 12th Annual Bowl-A-Thon
 

You and your family are invited to spent some quality time together at the 12th Annual Family Promise Bowl-a-Thon which will take place on Saturday, May 11 from 12:30 - 2:20 p.m. Check-in begins at 11:45 a.m. and bowling begin at 12:30 p.m. The new location is Brunswick Zone green Bowl-a-Thon image Mountain at 945 Kipling Parkway in Lakewood.

 

A team of 4 - 6 bowlers is $200 and a bowler bowling alone is $50. The cost includes 2 hours of bowling, shoes, soda, and lunch. This is a FUN event for all ages so recruit family, friends and colleagues. There will be great prizes available.

 

One hundred percent of the proceeds will go toward shelter and supportive services of children and their families who are experiencing homelessness in our community. Call Family Promise at 303-675-0713 to register a team.

 

 


 

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St. Mark Lutheran Church 60th Anniversary Celebration   

 

St. Mark's Lutheran Church will celebrate its 60th Anniversary on May 19, 2013.  Pastor Tange held the first worship service and Sunday School at his home on February 8, 1953.  There were 41 present that Sunday.     

 

May 24, 1953, was the groundbreaking ceremony with 107 charter members.  At this time, the address was 12377 Hoffman Boulevard, Aurora, Colorado, but was Pastor Inga Oyan Longbrake later changed to 111 Del Mar Circle, Aurora, Colorado (80011).

Pastor Inga Oyan Longbrake is the current pastor. We ask for your prayers as they continue to serve the Lord and be of service to their community.




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