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St. Philip Information and News (SPIN) A weekly electronic newsletter
December 30, 2015 Greetings, Below is your weekly St. Philip Information & News (SPIN). We hope that it will help you stay informed about the events here at St. Philip, encourage you to pray for those in our St. Philip community, and to help you prepare your hearts for worship this coming weekend.
If you do not wish to receive this weekly email publication, please let Linda Goodnough know by replying to this email.
Here's what is in this week's SPIN:
Worship News
Worship Servants
Worship Notes
Ministry News
Events
Church News
Birthdays & Anniversaries
This Week's Calendar In Our Thoughts & Prayers
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Worship News
Upcoming Worship – January 3, 2016 Happy New Year! Please join us in worship! Upcoming Worship – January 10, 2016 – Baptism of Our Lord Please join us at the 10:45am service today as Buchanan Rodney Kohn, infant son of Melissa and Chris Kohn is baptized. Altar Flowers The altar flowers this week are being donated by Rick and Sue Riecks, in celebration of their son Daniel, who has a January birthday.
We do have some openings still available for a couple of Sundays in January; please call or come by the office to choose your 2016 date. Cost of an altar arrangement is $25, and must be prepaid. Scripture Readings for January 3, 2016 FIRST READING: Jeremiah 31:7-14 God promises to bring Israel back to its land from the most remote parts of exile. In Zion Israel will rejoice over God's gift of food and livestock. Young women will express their joy in dancing; God will give gladness instead of sorrow. 7For thus says the LORD: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, "Save, O LORD, your people, the remnant of Israel." 8See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north, and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, among them the blind and the lame, those with child and those in labor, together; a great company, they shall return here. 9With weeping they shall come, and with consolations I will lead them back, I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble; for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn. 10Hear the word of the LORD, O nations, and declare it in the coastlands far away; say, "He who scattered Israel will gather him, and will keep him as a shepherd a flock." 11For the LORD has ransomed Jacob, and has redeemed him from hands too strong for him. 12They shall come and sing aloud on the height of Zion, and they shall be radiant over the goodness of the LORD, over the grain, the wine, and the oil, and over the young of the flock and the herd; their life shall become like a watered garden, and they shall never languish again. 13Then shall the young women rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old shall be merry. I will turn their mourning into joy, I will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow. 14I will give the priests their fill of fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my bounty, says the LORD.
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SECOND READING: Ephesians 1:3-14 In Jesus, all of God's plans and purposes have been made known as heaven and earth are united in Christ. Through Jesus, we have been chosen as God's children and have been promised eternal salvation. 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. 5He destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6to the praise of his glorious grace that he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. 7In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace 8that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and insight 9he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, 10as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. 11In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will, 12so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. 13In him you also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit; 14this is the pledge of our inheritance toward redemption as God's own people, to the praise of his glory. GOSPEL: John 1:10-18 John begins his gospel with this prologue: a hymn to the Word through whom all things were created. This Word became flesh and brought grace and truth to the world. 10He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. 11He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. 12But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, 13who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. 14And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father's only son, full of grace and truth. 15(John testified to him and cried out, "This was he of whom I said, 'He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me.'") 16From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. 17The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father's heart, who has made him known.
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Worship Servants for January 2-3, 2016
Saturday worship, January 2, 2016
Pianist – Michael Clough
Cantor – Beth Clough
Usher – Paul Stortz
Altar Guild – OPEN
A/V – Jerry Jantz
Worship Servants for Sunday, January 3, 2016
8:00am 10:45am
Assisting Minister OPEN OPEN
Lector George Rasmussen Jonathan Anderson
Acolytes OPEN Abby Husted
Communion Deacons Paula Willhouse, Peter Mielke OPEN
Ushers Jerry & Colin Black Chuck Krieger, Roy Hager
Dick Rusch, Greg Luer, Will Rogge
Altar Guild OPEN OPEN
A-V Sound & Slides Beth Mielke OPEN
Ambassadors Char Nauman & Lorren Ballard
Coffee Cart – Rod & Kris Mauler KeyKeeper – Jay Breidenbach
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Ministry News
Worship & Music Ministry Fresh Faces Needed to Usher The usher teams have lost some members recently, and are searching for some new faces to join the team. If you are interested in learning more about what is required to be an usher, please contact Charlie Petersen at [email protected], or 303.948.7953. Communion Deacons Needed We have a need for communion deacons. Please contact Lisa Edington at [email protected] or call Lisa at 303.918.2033. Altar Guild Volunteers Needed Ladies, Altar Guild needs your help. Please contact Victoria Edington at [email protected]. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Schedule Sanctuary Choir will be taking a short break following Christmas, but will resume rehearsals on Thursday, January 7, 2016. Sanctuary Choir is open to all men and women. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings beginning at 6:30pm in the choir room or the sanctuary. For more information, please contact Alan Davis, at 303.979.4491 or 253.359.3962/ [email protected]. Ringing Brass (handbell choir) Rehearsal Schedule Ringing Brass will take a short break following Christmas, but will resume rehearsals in January, on Tuesday, January 12th. The Ringing Brass meets on Tuesday evenings in the sanctuary at 6:00pm. For more information, please contact Alan Davis, at 303.979.4491 or 253.359.3962/ [email protected]. Bread Bakers Needed Volunteers are needed to bake bread for communion. Please sign up at the Welcome Center kiosk. Contact Rita Kuenne at 720.320.6602 or [email protected] with questions.
Community Care & Compassion Ministry
Thank You from Lutheran Family Services Thank you to all who have participated in Lutheran Family Services’ Angel Tree Project! The amount of gifts donated to our clients is truly awe inspiring! Because of you, over a thousand people will receive gifts this holiday season. Thank you so much for valuing and providing hope to our clients!
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Foster Homes Desperately Needed Lutheran Family Services is in desperate need of foster homes! If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, please contact Anne Hamilton at 303.217.5869. The next foster care information meeting is January 6, 2016 at 12:30-1:30pm, and from 5:30-6:30pm at the LFS office located at 363 S. Harlan Street, Suite 105, Denver, 80226. We hope to see you then! Ask Your Care Manager Aging is a tough and complicated subject and there can be many questions. The Older Adult and Caregiver program at Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains has answers. Join us the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for a free, phone-based, topic- specific conversation. To register for a session, call Diane Cohn at 970.232.1180 or 303.217.5864 or visit http://www.lfsrm.org/caregiver-services .
January 13th - Understanding Long Term Care Medicaid
February 10th - Benefits for Veterans
March 9th - When to Move Your Loved
April 13th - Selecting a Senior Living Facility
May 11th - Understanding Advance Directives Thank You from Sheridan Food Pantry Thank you to all who donated food for Sharing with Sheridan! The need is great and you helped a lot! Protein items continue to be important, especially with the long winter break coming up – not just peanut butter and tuna, but also canned items like ham, salmon, chicken, stews, hearty soups, chili and chicken and dumplings.
Discipleship Ministry
Sunday School Schedule
There is no children’s Sunday school on January 3. The fun begins again on Sunday, January 10, 2016 with a unit on Jesus and John the Baptist! Interested in Becoming a Member of St. Philip? At St. Philip we offer two kinds of classes for those wishing to learn more about St. Philip, and for those desiring to become members.
The Inquirer Class is for those who are new to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), of which St. Philip is a part. This class covers what we believe about God and the practices of the church, including the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion. We offer this class for those who have come from traditions other than the ELCA who wish to become members of St. Philip Lutheran Church.
The next set of Inquirer classes will be held over three Sundays: January 3 - 17 from 9:30am to 10:30am in the Fireside Room. Childcare will be provided through the church nursery.
The New Member Class is for those who are either transferring their membership from an ELCA congregation, those returning to active membership at St. Philip, or those who
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have completed the Inquirer Class. In this class you’ll learn more about the ministry of St. Philip and how you can become part of our vision: “All of us sharing our gifts in service.”
The next New Member Class will be held over three Sundays: January 24 – February 14 from 9:30am to 10:30am in the Fireside room. Childcare will be provided through the church nursery.
Please RSVP to the church office at 303.979.4491 if you plan to attend either of these classes and if you need child care. Theology on Tap Theology on Tap is not your typical Bible Study! The focus is to have conversations and discussions about God, God's presence in our world and in our lives of faith. Instead of meeting at the church, we meet at a place where we can grab a drink and talk around a table. We are now meeting at the Locavore Beer Works at 5950 S. Platte Canyon Road, Littleton 80123 (at Bowles & Platte Canyon). We will be meeting from 5-6:30pm, so come join us whenever you are able to make it. All are welcome, feel free to bring your kids and join us for a drink and great conversation!
Evangelism & Global Outreach Ministry
Family Life Ministry
Thank You, Women of St. Philip! Together we collected a total of $1,985.06 from our Pay It Forward donations. Checks have been sent to the Dolores Project, the Women’s Development Association and Friends of the Haven, each in the amount of $665. (I know that doesn’t add up correctly; we used a few of our funds to round off the amount.) A special “thank you” to Paula Willhouse for her help in making our Pay It Forward service possible, along with those who took part that day.
May each of you have a Happy New Year. Char Nauman, Women’s Team
Silver Sages Planning Session The St. Philip Silver Sages (our senior fellowship group) will have a planning session on Wednesday, January 20 at 10am at the Bistro restaurant in Aspen Grove. If you’re 55 or older, single, have a significant other or married, come along and help us plan events of interest for our seniors. Contacts: Nancy Jacobson (303.877.8363) or Chris Youngren (303.973.3096). See you there!!! “Let’s Unwrap the Bible” – Women’s Bible Study Our next meeting will be January 13 at 9:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room at church. We’ll continue with the Book of Esther from the study book by Max Lucado. The book is available online or at Mardel’s. All women are invited. Bring your favorite cup of
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coffee/beverage for discussion and insight as to how scripture relates to your life today. If you miss a week, don’t worry -- just come the next time! We meet regularly on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. See you there! Questions? Contact Dianne Mylach at 303.972.6567. Ruth Circle January meeting Ruth Circle will meet on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in Fellowship Hall Room 1. The Bible study for January, February, March, and April will be Philippians. Please call Flo Figge (303.932.6197) or Margaret Rusch (303.979.7456) with questions. Theatre & Theology Our next Theatre & Theology offering is “The Nest” in the Space Theater on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. The new comedy from Theresa Rebeck “may make you laugh or shudder, or both!” Please sign up at the Welcome Center kiosk by Sunday, January 3rd if you would like to attend. Take Them A Meal – A Caring Ministry of St. Philip Do you like to cook? Or do you want to help a family in need? We have several members of our congregation who could use some help. If you are interested, please go online to: www.takethemameal.com . If you have questions, please contact Karen Rossi at [email protected] or 720.283.3102. Men’s Evening Bible Study Men’s Bible study resumes on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. For more information, please feel free to contact Paul Selander via email at: [email protected]/303.794.9739. All are welcome!
Events
Free Dental Day for Needy Children – February 25, 2016 In honor of Children’s Dental Health Month in February, Dr. Alan Goral is hosting a one day only dental screening for children ages 17 and under at no charge. This charitable service is intended for families in need. The screening includes a doctor’s exam, polish and fluoride application. If additional treatment is deemed necessary, in most cases the treatment can be performed the same day. Space is limited, so please call soon to schedule an appointment for February 25, 2016. Call the Ken Caryl Dental Center at 303.933.2273 to make appointments. The office is located at 10789 Bradford Road, Suite100, Littleton, 80127.
Church News
Check Requests Need to be Turned In If you have spent money on behalf of a St. Philip ministry and need to be reimbursed, please get your check requests to Linda Goodnough as soon as possible. The church
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books will be closing soon, and all expenses for 2015 need to be recorded. Questions? Call Linda at 303.979.4491 or email at [email protected]. 2016 Pledges It is not too late to turn in your pledge card or estimate of giving for 2016! Please contact Linda in the church office at 303.979.4491. Check out the Buy/Sell, Help Wanted/Needed Board Have something to sell? Want some help with a project? Looking for a part-time job or a babysitter? Check out the Buy/Sell, Help Wanted/Need bulletin board just outside the church office. You will find all sorts of items for sale, job opportunities, services, and technicians listed. A wonderful FREE resource at your fingertips. Employment Opportunities at MOSAIC We at Mosaic in Denver are seeking a passionate, caring individual to join our team. Looking for a job with meaning? Work with us! We are a faith-based, non-profit agency that provides a full life to those with intellectual disabilities. We are seeking 1 full-time Direct Support Associate, or two part-time Direct Support Associates. Must have flexible schedule. Please apply online or at the link provided below. Location for job search is Aurora. www.mosaicindenver.org
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Birthdays and Anniversaries
Birthdays 1/1 Jim Cimino 1/3 John Bergren Teresa Cline Jim Keller Aaron LaPoint Dylan Bolt David Seehafer 1/4 Norma Yonker 1/5 Andy Stevens 1/7 Marty Obermeyer 1/8 Kristen Celusniak 1/9 Renate Muthart Gary Philpy 1/10 Erica Giesen Dee Heyn 1/12 Richard Wagner
1/13 Beth Mielke 1/14 Bob Connor Mark Morse Will Keller 1/15 Lauren Petersen Jada Rogge 1/16 Scott Larson 1/17 Taylor Lamb Laura Miller Veronica Pixley 1/18 Robert Parke Ana Tolentino David Bolt 1/19 Leif Sunde Connor McNamara 1/20 Chris Kohn Jo Rock Paul Sunde
1/21 Charlotte Miller Mark Bentz 1/23 Jeff Burgess Sarah Henning 1/24 Sandi Stevermer 1/25 Gerritt Luoma 1/26 Troy Ciccarelli Grace Miller 1/28 Evan Minardi 1/30 Paul Stortz Gary Anderson Katelyn Lamb 1/31 Carson Minardi
Anniversaries 1/1 Vince Lawrence & Valerie Nixon Jerry & Donna Jantz 1/3 Brian & Sue Counterman 1/7 Troy & Brandy Ciccarelli 1/9 Carol & Eric Whittenburg 1/10 Allan Hale & Gwen Swenson-Hale 1/12 John & Carol Wall 1/16 Gail & Steve Rower 1/22 James & Marty Obermeyer 1/26 Donna & Jack Dice 1/27 Cindy & Al Herzl
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Calendar Events This Week (December 30 – January 6)
Wednesday, December 30 No activities scheduled
Monday, January 4 6:30P – Prayer Shawl Ministry (FS)
7:00P – Troop 554 Committee mtgs. (FH-1)
Thursday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve (office open 8am - noon)
7:00a – Men’s Breakfast (IHoP Bowles Xing)
7:00P – Overeaters Anonymous (MC-3)
Tuesday, January 5 1:30P – SPLC staff meeting (MC-1)
6:30P – BS Troop 554 meeting (FH, K, entry)
7:00P – Men’s Bible Study (Selander’s home)
Friday, January 1 – New Year’s Day (church office closed)
Wednesday, January 6 10:30a – Children’s Ministry mtg. (FS)
2:00P – Aerobic Dance class (FH)
6:00P – Confirmation Learning Event (FH)
Saturday, January 2 9:00a – ACA (MC-3)
10:30a – Al-Anon (MC-3)
5:30P – Worship
Thursday, January 7 7:00a – Men’s Breakfast (IHoP Bowles Xing)
1:00P – Prayer Team (Sanc)
2:00P – Aerobic Dance class (FH)
5:00P – Theology on Tap (Locavore)
6:30P – Choir Practice (CR)
7:00P – Overeaters Anonymous (MC-3)
Sunday, January 3 8:00a – Worship 9:00a – Coffee Fellowship (narthex)
9:30a – Confirmation Banner Making (YR) 9:30a – Inquirer’s Class (FS) 10:45a – Worship 12:00N – Confirmation Huddle (YR) 7:00P – Sr. High Youth Group (YR)
Friday, January 8 (office open 8am - noon)
9:30a – Drop the Rock book study (MC-3))
Saturday, January 9 9:00a – ACA (MC-3)
10:30a – Al-Anon (MC-3)
5:30P – Worship
Sunday, January 10 8:00a – Worship 9:00a – Coffee Fellowship (narthex)
9:30a – Sunday School (FH) 9:30a – Adult Education Hour 9:30a – Inquirer’s Class (FS) 10:45a – Worship 7:00P – Sr. High Youth Group (YR)
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In Our Thoughts & Prayers
Members of St. Philip: Pam Kubicek, Penny Selden and her family, Danielle Wiese
and her family, Renate Muthart, Barb Donaho, Sue Miller and her family, Brian
Lamb and his family, Bill Colbenson, Dale Hackstaff, Brian Counterman, Rita
Kuenne, Renee Hartman, Sally Cox, Karlene Murphy, Shirley LeVin, & Marian
Schild.
Family Members: Brandon Cordova & Erin LeClare (son of Ginger & Tony Cordova, and his fiancée), the family of William Moeller (father of Penny Selden), Jane Stevermer (mother of Michael Stevermer), Sheila Rand (mother-in-law of Kirstine Rand), the family of Daniel Wiese (grandfather of Danielle Wiese), Jerry Stabrava (husband of Tracy Stabrava), the family of Marlene Grunig (mother of Sue Miller), the family of Jim Lamb (father of Brian Lamb), Jim Dawson (uncle of Dave Husted), Dorothy and Jackie (aunts of Anne Henning), Bill Orf (son-in-law of Howard & Nancy Hanson), Katie Dale (sister-in-law of Mary Mahaffey), Valley (Larry & Phyllis Kemp’s daughter), Sonia LeVin (daughter-in-law of Bob & Shirley LeVin), Ron & Louise Carlson (Kirstine Rand’s parents), Erika Kuenne (Carl & Rita Kuenne’s daughter), and Sally Casterline (Nancy Hanson’s sister).
Friends: JoAnn Beckham (Brackens), Tim and Anne (Dori Hammer), Ellen (Karen Otto), Alberta Szczukowski (Wauneta Rogge), Emily Mulhollen (Celusniaks), Steve Gaare, Pam Owens (Karen Smith), Nick Quintana (Knight family), and Dr. Jill Pechacek (Roswech family).
Prayers for those who are dealing with grief through the holidays, that they may find courage and healing, and rejoice in God’s gift of Christ Jesus.
Prayers of support and encouragement for JoHanna Buchholz as she continues her seminary studies. Prayers of encouragement and support for Aaron Silco on his Global Mission assignment in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Prayers for our companion synods and friends in Madagascar, and our missionary there Kirsten Laderach.
Prayers of remembrance and love for all our homebound members.
Prayers for all servicemen and women deployed around the world, especially those with ties to St. Philip. Prayers for healing and comfort for those suffering with physical and mental injuries.
If you have a prayer concern, please call the church office at 303.979.4491, or
send an email to Sue Riecks at [email protected]. Prayer requests will run
for two weeks unless otherwise requested.
Prepared by Sue Riecks, emailed by Linda Goodnough St. Philip Lutheran Church 7531 S. Kendall Blvd. Littleton, CO 80128-7060 (303) 979-4491 – office (303) 979-6396 - fax
