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There’s something for everyone in the family in July at Faith!
07.01 Taco Tuesday
Executive Committee Meeting 07.04
Independence Day 07.06
No Sunday School Classes The Vine 07.07
Doughnuts with Bob 07.08
Council Meeting 07.09
KneeSitters’ Club 07.12
LA Mission Trip Leaves 07.13
New Member Orientation 1 07.16
KneeSitters’ Club 07.19
Habitat Build 07.20
New Member Orientation 2 The Vine 07.21
Doughnuts with Bob Heartsteps Through Grief
07.21 - 25 Vacation Bible School
07.22 Taco Tuesday
07.27 Receiving New Members
07.28 - 08.01 Quilting Marathon
07.28 Caring Ministry
07.29 Weavers of the Cloth
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 As we find ourselves well into the summer, these words from Jesus likely represent what we would like this season to be about: a time of rest. Having made it through anoth-er busy year, we yearn for a reprieve where we can catch our breath and experience some rejuvenation and renew-
al. However, as many of us know quite well, the summer season often fails to feel very restful, as it can present different burdens from the rest of the year. Oftentimes summer schedules and traveling can add to our weariness, and we return from vacations in need of a vacation. How then can we experience some much-needed rest during yet another busy season of life? I believe these scriptures can help us as we seek that goal.
Be still, and know that I am God. – Psalm 46:10a The temptation for many of us this summer will simply be to go, go, go! However, God’s Word gives us permission to stop and be still. Taking time for rest (Sabbath) is not simply a suggestion by God but ra-ther a commandment. God knows how desperately we need rest in our lives because He too took time to rest following His creating of the world (Genesis 2:2-3). Not only is rest important for us as creatures but, as the Psalmist makes clear, as those created by God it’s imperative that we make time to be still so that we can truly reflect upon the majesty of our Creator. So make it a priority this summer to carve out time each day to simply be still in order to reconnect with the source of all life: the great I AM.
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. – Matthew 6:34 These words of Jesus may seem rather pessimistic at first glance, given his acknowledgment of daily troubles, and yet Jesus is simply be-ing a realist. Each day brings with it the potential for troubles, fears or anxieties. If we not only face those daily realities but also pile on worries concerning future realities, the stress of it all may indeed overwhelm us. Thus Jesus teaches us to take life one day at a time, which should help to minimize the stress in our lives, or at least make it manageable. This admonishment by Jesus does not mean that we shouldn’t plan for to-morrow, as there’s obviously a need to do some of that in our lives. However, we should live every day with the confidence that the future is securely in God’s hands, and see each day as an opportunity to glori-fy God, to advance His Kingdom, and to give thanks for the blessings He bestows on us each day. Cont. on pg 13
Faith Communicator July AND August 2014
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Do you have a day to give? 24 hours to change the life of a child? So not to offer “false advertising”, let me explain! Generally looking at a school calendar, KIDS HOPE USA mentors meet with their children once a week from early October to late May. Counting weeks, this gives us roughly 30 weeks of mentoring or 30 hours. NOW we eliminate the hours there is no mentoring….
1 week for Thanksgiving break 2 weeks for Christmas vacation Snow days TCAP testing weeks Spring break Class parties/trips Occasional times your child is absent
Suddenly, the commitment doesn’t look like too much! The time you give, alt-hough priceless & precious to a child, isn’t as overwhelming as it appears. One hour, one child, approximately one day in your life, to change a life. Will you consider becoming a special friend to a child at Sanborn Elementary this year? Contact LaRae if you’d like more information at [email protected].
Hey Kids!!! Get ready… Wednesday Night Live is coming back in September! Bring a friend on Wednesday nights for age-appropriate actives and programing for kids ages pre-k through 5th grade! This year TIM Team will help lead the worship time and teach you with skits and new games to help you become better friends with Jesus! We can’t wait to see you!
FC has set up a fund to provide meals and health care for the independent orphanage visited by our Haiti Missions team in June, and Lucas has offered up his beard to help get funds rolling in!
Donate to the Haiti Orphans fund between now and July 31, and with every donation you get to vote to SHAVE or to SAVE the beard! Donations will be tallied on July 31, and the choice with the most funds will determine the fate of Lucas’ beard. (Pastor Dan mentioned something about putting his pension fund towards the SHAVE fund.)
You can donate on-line through our website, FCLC.org, or in the offering plate. Please indicate “Haiti Orphans Fund” and “Shave” or “Save” in the memo of your check.
Haiti team delivering food to the orphanage
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Pastor Bruce's Adult Bible Class continues to study the book of Romans each Sunday throughout the summer, in the Fellowship Hall.
LifeTree Cafe continues each Sun-day, Sunrise Room. Check in each week for the day's topic and lively discussion.
Jewish Roots explores the forgot-ten ties 21st Christianity has in Judaic teachings. Meets in Sunset Room, with Mark Alexander through July 27.
Too Busy Not to Pray continues each Sunday in room 232 with Richard and Nancy Cox.
Summer Kids' SpArts Academy room 126
(No classes on July 6.) Discover how fun sport and art activities relate to the beauty of God's Word and His creation. Begin in room 126, then choose from the hour's offerings. Won't want to miss
a Sunday, that's for sure!
Please pray for the participants of this year’s Youth Mission trip, traveling to Los Angeles, California, July 12-19th. This team will be doing homeless ministry in the streets of Los Angeles. Trevor Bonner, Maddie Burns, Matt Carson, Hayden Ell, Lincoln Ell, Scott Francis, Madisyn Gerondale, Julie Gerondale, Dallas Holstine, Shannon Holstine, Ashton Hubert, Serana Hubert, Connor Irey, Haakon Irey, Zachary Jagerson, Lucas Kinser, Lexie Knutson, Allison Majerus, Austin Majerus, Jefferey Meier, Kendra Moretti, Faith Myers, Michael Nannen, Tanja Nelson, Annika Nelson, Griffin Nelson, Ashley Nicoll, Aaron Nicoll, Kendra O'brien, Chloe Olson, Mitch Parsons, Madison Plester, Ashley Rayhill, Colton Robinson, Brody Rothe, Sam Schaff, LaRae Schaff, Jenna Schemmel, Hiedi Scruggs, Lukas Sell, Diane Sell, Matt Smith, Alessa Smith, Paul Storaci, Jonathan Timms, Colton Vece, ,Zac Worthing, Madison Ziegler
Have you ever thought of volunteering in the Christian Education Ministry? Have you considered helping children grow in their faith? If so, the Christian Education Ministry needs YOU! Sunday School volunteer training will take place on Saturday, August 23, 9:00-10:30am at the church. Please contact [email protected] if you would like more information, or are just itchin’ to get involved.
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Faith Community… Connec ng a broken world
to Jesus.
The August Flip Side of Youth luncheon is scheduled for Monday, August 11th, from 12:00 - 2:00pm. Linda Anderson and her crew prom-ise another outstanding meal After lunch, en-joy a program by the Make A Wish Foundation. Of course, we appreciate your RSVP by August 4th, so Linda can plan the menu accordingly. RSVP to the office at 303.776.8771.
You’re Invited!
FC’s 4FC’s 4--BsBs FC men’s ministry FC men’s ministry -- Bible, Bros, Brats & BrewBible, Bros, Brats & Brew
Men of FC! Men of FC! The July meeting for FC’s 4B’s will be held The July meeting for FC’s 4B’s will be held on Friday, July 11, so you can spend the 4th on Friday, July 11, so you can spend the 4th of July holiday with your friends and family! of July holiday with your friends and family! In August we will resume meeting on the In August we will resume meeting on the first Friday, August 1, for Bible study, and first Friday, August 1, for Bible study, and fellowship from 6:00 fellowship from 6:00 ––8:00pm. 8:00pm.
Brats will be provided, but BYOBrew!Brats will be provided, but BYOBrew! Contact Lucas or Pastor Dan for more info!Contact Lucas or Pastor Dan for more info!
"Grow in Christ, Grow in Community, and Grow the Kingdom." nYoung adults and young families, join us for a time of worship, fellowship, small group time and a meal. This ministry meets, from 4:30-6:30pm in the Sunrise Room on the first and third Sundays in the month. Childcare is available. We hope you'll join us as we seek to "Grow in Christ, Grow in Community, and Grow the Kingdom." For more information please contact Pastor Erik ([email protected]) or Lucas ([email protected]).
Are you wondering how to join the faith family at Faith Community Lutheran Church? It’s easy as 1-2-3!
1. ORIENTATION: Attend both Sunday afternoon orientation sessions in the Fellowship Hall on July 13 & 20 from 12:15–2:00pm. Lunch will be provided, and directory pictures will be taken. Childcare available upon request.
2. WORSHIP: Attend worship at the 11:00am service on Sunday, July 27. New members will be received by the congregation.
3. OPTION: Attend the spiritual gift discovery class on October 11, 2014. RSVP by July 20: Office 303.776.8771 Stacia Keller 303.961.2652 Gloria Borcher 720.864.8221 Pastor Dan Hansen 720.864.8223
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Faith Day at the Rockies
Sally Meier has tickets reserved in section 336 for this year’s Faith Day game against the Miami Marlins. After the game, stick around for special guest speaker, Coach Tony Dungy and a concert by Jeremy Camp. Faith Community Group Tickets: Lower level in Row 2 ($26/ticket) Upper Level in Rows 13-17 ($16/ticket) Contact Sally Meier by Sunday, July 13, at [email protected] to purchase your tickets .
The Annual AllThe Annual AllThe Annual All---Church Picnic Church Picnic Church Picnic Sunday, August 17, 12:00pm, at Dawson Park
The Fellowship Committee invites you to bring your lawn chairs or blanket, pop-up tent for shade, and a yard game, or two, and enjoy the afternoon in the park with your church family! We will provide the main course, drinks and dessert. We ask that you bring a side dish to share!
What to bring: Last names beginning A thru M - Side Dish Last names beginning N thru Z - Salad
Would you help?Would you help?Would you help? The church picnic is a big endeavor, and we can use all the helping hands we can get! Please contact [email protected], if you can help with set-up or tear-down on Sunday, August 17th.
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Leap of Faith, FC’s youth worship team, begins rehearsals in August! LoF is open to all 6-12th graders who enjoy using their instrumental or vocal gift of music to praise our Lord. Meet in the Sanctuary on Aug 17 and 24 from 3-4pm, ready to learn new music to introduce to the congregation the weekend of September 6-7.
TIM Team (Teens in Ministry) are mentors and role models for our pre-school and elementary-aged children. The members of this team commit to working with and leading activities for these kids once a week during the school year. TIM Team will be helping lead opening worship for Wednesday Night Live with music, skits and more this year! We will begin re-hearsals on September 3 from 5:00 - 7:00pm. See Diane Sell if you are interested in being a part of this team. TIM Team is for students in grades 7-12. Contact [email protected] for more info!
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Casting Crowns at Red Rocks in October! The Worship and Arts ministry has pre-purchased 30 tickets for the October 2nd Casting Crowns Thrive Tour. Tickets for this concert, with special guests Mandisa and Sidewalk Prophets, will go on sale through the church beginning in August. Contact Diane Sell, at [email protected], for more information.
August 8th-10th
FireUP meets from 6:30 - 8:30pm on Sunday July 6 and 27. Middle and high school students share a meal, enjoy fellowship in fun and games, worship together, and discuss and discover what it looks like to share the reason for their hope in Jesus. Students are always encouraged to bring a friend!
Incoming 6 - 12th graders meet Lucas and Alessa at Chipotle on 17th and Main at noon on Tuesdays during the summer. After lunch, we’ll head to the movie or pool to hang out for the afternoon. Be sure to bring enough money for lunch and admission fees. Taco Tuesdays and More dates: July 1, 8, 22, 29 August 5, 12
Guys: Be ready to get together as guys, do what guys do, and talk about what it means to be men of God.
Girls: Nothing is better than “girl time”, bonding as sisters in Christ, and talking about what it means to be a strong woman of God. We will end the summer with a big “Battle of the Sexes” event! Battle of the Sexes gathering date: July 30 Battle of the Sexes - The Main Event: August 13
July 23rd
Incoming 6 - 8th grade students, bring your parents to the sanctuary on Wednesday, September 3, from 6-7:00 pm for 2014 Confirmation Orientation. Nanette and the pastors will explain what to expect in the coming confirmation year, sign up to acolyte and for the confirmation retreat. Make sure to bring your calendars!
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Next Summer?
FC kids at FC kids at FC kids at H ighlandsH ighlandsH ighlands Camp! Camp! Camp! Third and fourth grade students from Faith Community enjoyed a 4-day overnight camp at the beginning of June at Highlands Presbyterian Camp. The kids participated in activities like archery, canoeing, hiking, arts and crafts, and Bible Studies. The 5-day camp for fifth and sixth grade students’ began June 29th.
Register NOW for INTERNATIONAL Spy AcademySpy AcademySpy Academy
Vacation Bible School! July 21-25, 9-11:30 am
Register online www.fclc.org or by picking up a registration form at the Welcome Center. Kids, ages 3 through 5th grade, become an agent for the One True God by uncovering counterfeits (Elijah), finding fingerprints (Jesus' Baptism), cracking codes (Moses & the Burning Bush), collecting clues (Jesus' Resurrection), and staying hot on the trail (The Greatest Commandment)! Questions? [email protected]
Proverbs 22:6 Family Bible Study! 2 sessions: Monday, July 28 & August 4, 6:30-7:30pm
Parents and children ages preschool - 5th grade, come as a family to discover and experience hands-on ideas with fun carry-you-through-the week activities which will encourage positive character traits in growing children.
Topics: kindness, humility, responsibility, and servanthood
Contact [email protected] to order your study guide by July 15. Cost $10.
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SUMMER VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED!SUMMER VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED!SUMMER VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED! We are in need of some extra help with Sunday worship services during the summer! Please consider serving for this short term of July & August in the following positions: USHERS, COMMUNION ASSISTANTS, GREETERS, ACOLYTES and WELCOME CENTER
We are also looking for a couple, two people or a family to serve on Saturday evening worship on the first Sunday of the month for July, August and September.
If you would like to serve in one of these roles during July and August for one Sunday per month, please contact Gloria. It takes many people to help worship run smoothly…and YOU are someone who can help! Please contact Gloria at [email protected] or 720-864-8221.
WHY NOT SERVE IN THE WELCOME CENTER??? A better statement is WHY YOU SHOULD SERVE IN THE WELCOME CENTER!
It’s a great way to meet people. It’s easy and fun! It feels good to help people! The time commitment is minimal - approximately 30 minutes
once a month! You can still attend worship service and Sunday School -
just serve for 15 minutes before and after. You don’t need to know everything! If you don’t know the
answer, make a note and let them know Gloria will get back to them. (Just like Laura Carver!)
YOU would look GREAT in this picture! Contact Gloria for more information – [email protected] or 720-864-8221
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Social Media Attention Tweeters, Pinners, Tumblers, YouTube Junkies, FaceBookers… You get the idea... Did you know that*: · There are now over 1.15 billion Facebook users. · 23 percent of Facebook users login at least 5 times per day. · There are now over 550 million registered users on Twitter and 215 million monthly active users. · 23% of teens consider Instagram as their favorite social network. · 20 billion+ photos have been shared on Instagram. · Pinterest has 70 million+ total users. · 80% of Women and 50% of men on Pinterest stay active. · 5 Vines are tweeted every second. · 100 hours of video is uploaded on YouTube per minute. · 40% of YouTube traffic comes from mobile.
Just think how we can support our mission statement of “Connecting a Broken World with Jesus” through these social media channels! I am looking for some willing hands to help manage and possibly create FC’s social media accounts, so we can touch as many lives as possible - world wide! Please contact [email protected] if you are a passionate pinner, video sharer, phone-photographer… This is going to be so fun!
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Prayer shawls are available, free of charge, for anyone who could use the comfort of prayer that is woven into the prayer shawl. Contact the church office if you would like to pick one up. If you would like to get in-volved, please contact Janet Streed. The Prayer Shawl Min-istry meets at 9:30am on the 4th Monday of each month in the Sunset Room.
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STEPHEN MINISTRY CLASS – September 2014
We will be offering a Stephen Minister Training Class starting in September 2014. Stephen Ministry equips people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to people who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. A STEPHEN MINISTER IS… A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting.
A caring Christian who listens, cares, prays, supports and encourages.
Stephen Ministry training includes 50 hours of training. We will meet weekly from September through March. This is a big commitment, but perhaps the Holy Spirit is nudging YOU to step out to serve God and others. Please pray about serving in this very special way. You will be blessed in blessing others.
For more information or to apply, please contact Gloria Borcher, Karla Irvin, Mara Hotaling or contact the church office: 303-776-8771.
“As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” – John 13:34b
HEARTSTEPS THROUGH GRIEF A Journey Together Through and Beyond Grief
This informal, comfortable, confidential and loving gath-ering is for people who are experiencing grief in any way, whether recent or from many years ago. Together we will help each other as we journey through our grief. We meet on the third Monday of each month in the Fireside Room: next gatherings are July 21 and August 18. Please contact Gloria Borcher for more information ([email protected] or 720-864-8221).
Save a life, or two or three. . . Bonfils Blood Drive Sunday, August 31 8:00 am - 12:30 pm in the Bonfils Bus, FC parking lot Sign up in the Narthex or contact Natalie James: [email protected]
Have you ever missed a sermon because you were out of town, on vacation, or ill? Or, maybe you'd like to share an inspiring sermon with a friend, colleague or neighbor. Never fear! FC has a YouTube channel and we post each sermon within a couple of days. If you prefer to just listen, we also have an audio podcast. You can subscribe to both to get regular updates. Just go to our web site (www.fclc.org) and click on "Watch or Listen Online."
Mark Your Calendars There’s something for everyone in the family in August at Faith!
08.01 Men’s 4Bs
08.03 The Vine 08.04
Doughnuts with Bob Proverbs 22:6 Family Bible Study
08.05 Taco Tuesday
Executive Committee Meeting 08.06
KneeSitters’ Club 08.11
FOY Luncheon 08.12
Taco Tuesday Council Meeting
08.14 - 15 Staff at Willow Creek Leadership Summit
08.17 All Church Picnic
The Vine 08.18
Doughnuts with Bob Heartsteps through Grief
08.23 Sunday School Volunteer Training
08.24 Faith Day at the Rockies
08.25 Caring Ministry
08.26 Weavers of the Cloth
08.31 Bonfils Blood Drive
Join us for our next Book-of-A-Month:
Desperate Hope by Rose Pauly (local author)
Beginning with an assault at knifepoint and a surprising response from Rose Pauly, the victim and author, this story unfolds a future neither could have anticipated. Sixteen years later, they have come together to tell their stories. Two lives brought together first in violence and then in forgiveness tell this un-usual yet true story of God’s love and his overarching hand working in dramatic ways. Rose Pauly will be here for an author talk on August 16 at 9:00am. Contact [email protected] by July 6, to order. Cost: $10
10,000 Step Walking Program begins in September!
Beginning September 14, and continuing for 8 weeks until November 9, the FC 10,000 Step Team Walking Challenge will again be held. So, during the month of August, start breaking in a new pair of tennies, purchase a pedometer and find 3 or 4 friends to be your teammates. For more information, and to sign up your team, pick up an information packet at the Welcome Center beginning August 24. Registration deadline for each team will be September 14. Questions? [email protected]
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Tranquil water feature by columbarium
Dove sculpture by FC member, Parker McDonald
Pastor’s Perspective, Cont. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. – Acts 2:32 Finally, taking a lesson from the Early Church (which we have been studying this summer through the lens of the book of Acts), we hope you will make it a priority to spend time at Faith Community this summer. As you will see from the pages of this newsletter, there’s a lot going on at the church this summer, so you should have no trouble finding a place to connect. First and foremost, we hope you’ll join us for weekend worship as we gather together to praise and glorify God. If you desire to dive more deeply into God’s Word, there are many Bible studies being offered throughout the week and on Sunday mornings. If you’re seeking fellowship opportunities in order to make connections with others here at FC, there are likewise many options available for doing so. And, of course, we hope that we all will continue this summer to lift each other and our world up in prayer, as the Spirit promises to work mightily through it. While verse 32, which opens that passage in Acts, is incredibly important for us as a body of believers, it runs the risk of keeping our attention focused internally. Thus it’s crucial that I, likewise, lift up verse 47b which reads, “And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” This, once again, brings us back to our new mission statement: “Connecting a broken world with Jesus.” Above all else we do this summer, may we commit both as a congregation and individually to this mission; whether we find ourselves on mission trips, traveling with family or friends, or just going about our daily lives here at home. In Christ Alone, Pastor Erik
rFaith Community Columbarium s On the east side of the church, in a serene garden with a tranquil water feature and beautiful dove sculpture, the Faith Community columbarium walls are situated to be a place of eternal rest for the cremated remains of our congregation members and/or their family members. This area also serves as a place for reflection, meditation and consolation to the families and friends of the deceased.
The niches are reserved and available to be purchased by Faith Community members and their family members.
Options in the Faith Community columbarium garden are: A single or dual niche/urn A memorial plaque to be placed on the wall to memorialize those loved ones interred elsewhere Engraved pavers which surround the fountain Pricing:
$1,100 - single niche/ 1 urn $1,400 - dual niche/ 2 urns $500 engraved memorial plaque $75 engraved brick paver
If you are interested in purchasing a niche, memorial plaque or brick paver, please contact Stacia Keller at (720) 864-8220 or [email protected] for an appointment, or pick up an application at the Welcome Center.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Neal and Laura Carver Neal and Laura Carver joined Faith Community in 2002 after they had met Pastor Dan at various school functions and decided to give Faith a try. They had previously worshiped at other churches in Longmont but found a home at FC. They said it just feels like family here.
Neal was born in Texas but grew up in Arizona where his father managed a hardware store and later owned a restaurant. Laura’s father was in the military and the family moved around quite a bit and she graduated from high school in Alaska.
Neal and Laura met when they were students at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. They were friends for a couple of years before they started dating. After graduating with a business and financial administration degree, Neal began working in the business office of a construction management company in California. Laura did her student teaching in Arizona. After a short engagement Neal and Laura were married in 1980 in San Clemente, CA, during the worst rainstorm of the year. The wedding flowers did not show up, but the pastor’s wife picked daisies for Laura and the wedding party to carry. Laura carried a single daisy in a white Bible for the ceremony. She knew this was a sign from God for their marriage!
During the early years of their marriage, they moved quite a bit and lived in TN, AK, OR, ID, CA and NV. In 1988 they visited Colorado and decided that they would like to live here, so Neal sent resumes to several companies and was offered a job with Miniscribe in Longmont. Approximately seven years later, Neal and some partners bought out a division of the company, Technistar (robotics), and ran that company for 10 years. After working for a company in Estes Park for a year, Neal went to work for Applied Films which then became Applied Materials. During that time, Laura and Neal moved to Italy for two years.
Laura graduated with a teaching degree and taught high school English, Speech and Drama before returning to school at UNC to earn a degree in counseling in 1991. She worked for the Weld County DA’s office and worked with Weld County youth for 3 years. She has been in private practice for 20 years – 18 years in Greeley and 2 years in Longmont. Laura said she loves what she does!
The Carvers have two children: Daniel is 30 and lives in Aurora and works in marketing and Katie is 26 and lives in Ft. Collins and works as a police officer.
Laura and Neal love serving at Faith Community and in the community. They both volunteer to provide Hope Sack Lunches and they both serve in the Welcome Center at church once a month. Laura said that serving in the Welcome Center is a small commitment and a great way to meet people. She is able to help most people with their questions and needs but said, “If I don’t know something, I just tell people that I’ll ask Gloria and she will get back to you”. Laura also volunteers her time each Tuesday afternoon at the church and provides free counseling by appointment. She also volunteered with Hospice Grief Groups for 10 years. Neal and Laura have also volunteered in the past by bringing communion to shut-ins. Neal is currently serving on our church council as President of the Congregation. He is very grateful for the talented and supportive committee.
Neal and Laura said it feels good to serve and they are blessed to use their gifts to serve and glorify God! We are blessed to have these two warm, caring and gifted people as part of our church family here at Faith Community!
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Treasurer's Report through June 17 , 2014
2014 2013 2012 General Offering YTD $ 502,990 $ 526,919 $ 466,453
Expenses YTD $ 509,122 $ 458,622 $ 432,765
Budget YTD $ 578,600 $ 541,822 $ 446,134
Average Weekend Attendance for May 2014 2014 Average 495
We've fallen behind our budget. If you can help us catch up, we'd be very grateful.
God bless you for your generous support.
Something to Think About….Something to Think About….Something to Think About….
In last month’s issue of Faith Communicator under the above title, the question at the end got my attention: “What is your definition of a tithe?”
The Old Testament definition of 10% of annual produce or earnings doesn’t seem to apply today because most of us are paid weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly. The 10% tithe today, and by the
way God was fair when He used per cent because whether you make $20,000 per year or $200,000 per year, it is the same for each of us, is on our current income.
God established this early in the Old Testament but the Bible also says in Malachi 3:6 that “I am the Lord and I never change.” This is repeated in several New Testament scripture.
My definition of the tithe would be “a tenth of the first fruit (gross amount) of our monthly income to Faith Communi-ty Lutheran Church.” That is why the first check I write each month is to FCLC.
Malachi 3:10 says … “Bring all the tithes into the storehouse (FCLC) that there be food in My house, and try me in this,” says the Lord of Hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it.”
FCLC is where we are being fed on the scriptures, in prayers, teachings, and worship and is the reason I used it in my definition of a tithe.
The question is “should we tithe, and why?”.
The answer is yes because God, the creator of the universe and owner of all things (“the earth is the Lord’s and the fullness therein”), tells us to. The answer to “why” is so that He can pour out blessings upon us. I don’t know about you but I can use all He has to offer and all I have to do is obey Him.
Ed Gray, Stewardship
Church Governance Task Force Report
Our Executive Committee recently commissioned this task force to review our staff organizational chart and our church governance structure since we've added 2 new pastors this past year. Furthermore, we've had a growing sense that as a larger congregation, we are probably more than ready for a restructuring of our church council since it really hasn't changed much in 25 years.
The task force met in June and has already proposed short and long-term changes which our EC (Executive Committee) and pastors are reviewing. These will then go before our church council for approval. Long term changes, if approved by council, will go before the congregation at our Annual Meeting in January. Please watch for upcoming reports. As always, your prayers and feedback are welcome.
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FCLC Habitat Build Day – July 19 Faith Community brings together 12 or more individuals from the Faith family to spend the day (8am to 4pm) on building a home for an identified family in need of housing. No construction experience is needed to join this team, but you do need to sign up by July 13. You can sign-up by contacting Diana Emerson at 303-946-5190 ([email protected]); or you can find the sign-up sheet on the Habitat bulletin board in the hallway by the front office. A team from FC provides drinks and lunch to build volunteers. If you would like to help provide the lunch, please contact Konni Keuter at [email protected] . Looking ahead: Mark your calendars for the next Habitat Build Day on September 27.
Kwilting Marathon – July 28-August 1 Another week of making serviceable quilts for Lutheran World Relief is coming! Thank you to those who have made donations of material scraps or yard goods! More are always welcome. Donations can be dropped at the church office anytime. We invite all who would like to participate in the quilting marathon to join us any time between 9:00am-3:00pm, Monday, July 28th -Friday August 1st, in room 126. Want details? Please contact Carolyn Yanoski at 303-651-6562 or [email protected].
FC “WALKS OUR TALK”FC “WALKS OUR TALK”FC “WALKS OUR TALK” Join us on Saturday, August 2, at 10:00am to walk in the Boulder County Fair Parade. To help spectators “beat the heat”, we will be giving out hand-held fans with FC contact information printed on them. Questions: contact Stacia @ 303-776-8771
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Glennis Henry, ReachGlobal Missionary – Thank you for your generous grant.
Boulder County CareConnect – thank you on behalf of all our clients who are aging independently because of your support. Your service have given me back my inde-pendence and saved my peace of mind- Thelma, 84
Daybreak Church – thank you, you have no idea how much of an answer to prayer your gift is!
OUR Center – Appreciate your continued support.
Meals on Wheels – Thank you for your compassionate gift.
The Inn Between – We appreciate your support.
HOPE – Thank you for your generous support in helping the homeless
Doug & Ann Johnson – Thank you Jocelyn Johnson – Thank you Janelle Johnson – appreciate your generosity Sefa & Sevda Gormezoz- Thank you for helping us reach our Turkish neighbors
Shekinah Christian Ministries – Timing was wonderful & we feel very blessed.
Mountain States Children’s Home – Your support is so important to our work with children. Thank you for your part in bringing the children hope.
Samaritan’s Purse – Together we are touching many lives – Proverbs 19:17
CASA- voices for Children of Boulder County – Thank you for your commitment to children and helping lead them to a brighter future.
A Woman’s Work – Thank you for your support and kindness.
Crossroads School – You are a blessing! Thanks so much for your encouragement, prayers and support!
EFFA- Atwood Shelter – Thank you for allow us to continue to help families with the challenges they face.
Pearl Group – Look forward to working with you to help single parent families.
Tim & Heidi Sullivan – Wonderful surprise
Safe Shelter – Thank you
Water to Thrive – So grateful
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June Council Meeting Minutes
Treasurer’s Report: Rob Ney presented the May report. Still trending negatively, down 10%. Need to increase attend-ance. Down 10% in giving, 12% in attendance. Why aren’t people coming? Staff has formed shepherding groups, di-viding all the 400 families, and they call them to find out their status. Feedback/Status report requested for council by the next meeting.
Old Business:
Bob Ucman – Update on ‘council/governance review’ task force: We need to restructure the church as a professional church, not a small church. Asked for blessing of council and moved to form a task force to look at management system through this period of growth. Using a governance expert, the task force will make recommendations for the long term. A motion was presented to establish a governance model task force, providing short and long term recommendations for the management structure of the church. The motion was seconded and approved
New Business:
Constitution review – Article 10 - no issues or problems.
Ministry Updates:
Worship and Arts – Damian Wise and Diane 50-60 servants are required each weekend. Worship and Arts presented 2 productions last year. Some of the small
groups that comprise the ministry are Leap of Faith, KICS, TIM Team and worship teams. A Bible verse that re-flects their purpose is John 4:23.
The ministry was blessed by some upgrades to the sound booth and some microphones through a gift KICS Dinner Theatre sold out both nights for “God of This City” Worship team holds monthly BBQs during the summer to build community among the various worship teams. Challenges:
Saturday worship numbers are way down Volunteer base for summer shows Lack of participation and scheduling conflicts among worship teams (maybe burn-out) Get Amplify service to next level Retaining quality musicians
Strategies: More venue concerts Worship outreach to the community Grow in-house talent Off-site worship service Increase quality of Worship Team (arrangement, continuity) Metric for gauging growth: attendance, increased team involvement, Grow TIM Teams Would like to pay some musicians
Outreach
Committee is working on creating a brochure to explain their activities. The Ministry distributes the First Fruits Giving, 20% of offerings, through an application process. 38 organizations,
mostly faith-based, were awarded grants of up to $500. Requests of over $500 typically require a 2 month process, to allow the committee to pray about their action.
Over last 5 years have distributed $779,585. Grant applications are submitted annually. Good Samaritan committee helps individuals that need immediate help for living expenses, such as utility bills,
rent, etc. Some funds are also designated in addition to First Fruits. Will be in the Boulder County parade, handing out info on fans. Atwood Shelter: one unit is sponsored as transitional housing Life Tree Cafe: Team is working on finding an off-site location for an additional offering. Sandwich sign message and money for paint is provided by Outreach Select where the holiday and special offerings will be sent. Past destinations have been Philippines typhoon vic-
tims, local fire and flood victims and others. In-gatherings: Life Choices, food & clothing, backpacks and baseball caps, etc.
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Connecting a broken world with jesus
F C S t a f f a n d C o u n c i l
Pastor Dan Hansen 303-772-3512 [email protected]
Executive Council Council Ministry Chairs
Stacia Keller Office Manager
303-961-2652 cell [email protected]
Lucas Kinser Youth Pastor 913-707-4229
Deb Morneau Choir Director 720-864-8226 [email protected]
Bob Kaiser Director of Property
& Maintenance 720-864-8231 [email protected]
Rob Ney Treasurer
303‐702‐0323 [email protected]
Anne Dean Secretary
303‐485‐7795 [email protected]
Bob Ucman Stewardship 248‐200‐8172
Damian Wise Worship and Arts 970‐581‐3436
LuAnn Hoste er Outreach
303‐772‐6487 lhoste [email protected]
Susan Moller 720-864-8225
Director of Business Administration [email protected]
LaRae Schaff Director Kids Hope
303-772-8385 [email protected]
Tanja Nelson Director of
Communications 720-864-8222
Gloria Borcher Director of
Equipping Ministry 720-864-8221
Diane Sell Dir. Worship & Arts
303-828-4435 [email protected]
Denise Parsons Fellowship
720‐244‐0530 [email protected]
Pastor Derik Yarian 720-864-8232
Jay Harper Dir. of Sound/Technology
720-864-8231 [email protected]
Pastor Erik Gravrock 720-864-8224 [email protected]
Jill Brown Chris an Educa on
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Nanette Goings Dir. Education &
Children’s Ministries 303-772-6269
Tom Kramer Vice President 720‐684‐9710
Korey Pa erson Youth and Family 303‐772‐4663
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Neal Carver President
970‐532‐4722 [email protected]
Gary Goodell Property
720‐775‐8957 [email protected]
Marcie Mason Congrega onal Care
303‐772‐1730 [email protected]
Jeff Bladt Property
303‐684‐9825 [email protected]
Alessa Smith Summer Youth Intern [email protected] 815-355-9713
Amanda Bueschen Nursery Caretaker
Liena Apsukrapsa Full-time Chaplain
303-485-9067 [email protected]
FC - Connecting a broken world with Jesus
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Worship Focused.
Visitor Friendly.
Kid Friendly.
First‐fruits Giving.
Priesthood of ALL believers.
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