St. Philip Information and News (SPIN)

June 19, 2019

Church News Coming Together for One Service in the Summer St. Philip will be coming together for one service on Sunday mornings at 9am through August 18. The Saturday evening service stays the same. The Strategic Planning team proposed this change to the Worship Styles and Formats team after hearing and reading many comments from you, the members of St. Philip, in conver-sation and in the congregational survey. St. Philip's new mission statement is “At St. Philip Lutheran Church we intentionally build relationships through Christ to grow and serve.” One way we seek to do this - for a trial period in the summer - is to bring eve-ryone together in one worship service on Sunday mornings. We will have the coffee cart available before and after the worship service to provide a space for people to get to know one another and connect with each other.

The Worship Styles and Formats team recommended this proposal to Church Council who voted to try it out for the summer. We are excited for the future of St. Philip and look forward to seeing you this summer in worship at 9:00am! We also hope you will join us and take the time to get to know the people you don’t know here at St. Philip. Altar Flowers Flowers for this weekend have been given by Gaylen & Carolyn Rapp in celebra-tion of their 49th anniversary, and by Paula Willhouse in memory of Chuck Krieger.

Check the 2019 Flower Chart over by the coffee cart and select your dates. The cost is $25. You are welcome to take the flowers home after the second service on Sun-day. Please return the vase to the church when finished. Pastoral Transition Do you have questions about what is next in our pastoral transition? Or do you just want to learn more? Join us for an informal Q&A session in the fellowship hall after church on Sunday, June 30. There will be a note taker so that the questions and re-sponses will be available afterwards to everyone. St. Philip Donation Garden The St. Philip Community Garden is in full swing! We understand that there are some people who wish to help water. If you want to help, please contact Ana Tolentino at atolenti@aol.com or 303.949.6088. Her garden team has a watering schedule and a procedure to follow, so please let her know if you would like to help! 8th Annual St. Philip Golf Tournament Save the Date! The 8

th annual St. Philip Lutheran Church Golf Tournament will be

held at The Club at Ravenna, a lovely private golf course, on Monday, August 19. All skill levels are welcome. Please consider getting a group together and then enjoying the fun and fellowship. Or, come as a single…we can pair you up. Lunch is included.

Thank You Thank you for the wonderful send-off party last Friday! Thank you also for the gener-ous congregational gift and for all the good times (and challenging moments in life’s journey) we have shared together. It has truly been a blessing to serve as your pastor and pastor’s spouse.

May God continue to bless you and keep you in His love and grace!

Pastor Nathan & Naomi Naomi and I would like to thank you for all the condolences at the death of her mother, Elaine Cordes. She was a very special lady who shared a lot of love with all that she knew. Elaine will be missed, but we are thankful for her legacy and the wonderful promises of life everlasting. Pastor Nathan Thank you to Pastor Nathan’s retirement celebration planning committee members and behind-the-scenes magicians, especially Susan Shepard, Dawn Collins, Amy Rahne, Carl and Rita Kuenne, Barb and Karen Donoho, Linda Goodnough, Angela Seep, Den-ton West, Greg Luer, and the SPLC youth. You all made the event so special. Thank you also to everyone’s generous contributions towards a gift for Pastor Nathan and Naomi. In addition to a beautiful quilt, we were able to give them a signed, framed photo and numerous gift cards to travel, hike, eat, and relax. All remaining contribu-tions will be given as a lump sum on Pastor Nathan's final paycheck.

Church Needs/Fundraising

Sort Food for F.E.R.N. When: Monday July 1 from 1:00 - 4:00pm Where: F.E.R.N Warehouse - 2830 S. Zuni Street Sharing With Sheridan Food Pantry is able to obtain free food as a member of the F.E.R.N. (Food Exchange Resource Network) collective. Please join us to sort the food F.E.R.N. has received from the USPS Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Any age is wel-come! Contact Carole Kessler at 303.238.6873 or ckess911@aol.com. Wall of Wine We would like to have a fabulous wall of wine for the Silent Auction again this year. Please consider making a donation of a bottle or two of any mid-priced wine. You can bring them into the church office. Thank you! VBS Needs List We are looking for the following items for VBS. Please leave donations in the VBS bin on the donation cart outside the church office.

· Sharpies in various colors · 12-cup muffin tins (yard sale goers, this one is for you!) · Pretzel sticks · Ritz Crackers

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· Honey Graham Cereal · Cocoa Puff Cereal · King Soopers or Costco gift cards for additional snack items (leave in church office) Volunteer for VBS! It takes YOU to make VBS happen! We are seeking youth (5

th grade and older) and

adults to provide hospitality for our VBS families, guide crews of kids through our time together, and provide childcare for littles whose adults are also volunteering. Spe-cifically, we need adults (18+) willing to serve as Crew Leaders. This is an incredible op-portunity to grow in relationship with the children of our congregation and our communi-ty.

To see more descriptions and sign up to volunteer, please visit our VBS webpage: vbspro.events/p/stphilipvbs19.

Contact JoHanna in the church office, or at jbuchholz@stphilip-co.org, with any ques-tions. Sharing with Sheridan Food Pantry—June Donations This month we are asking for jelly, canned tuna, and canned chicken. Please place these items in the bins by the office. Thank you!

Children’s Ministries Register for VBS! We’ve had a tremendous response to VBS registration, but there is still room for you!

Register through our VBS webpage: vbspro.events/p/stphilipvbs19.

VBS is July 8-12, 9 am – Noon and is open to children 4 years old through 4th

grade. Counselors from Rainbow Trail will be on hand to help lead us in the theme, “I Am, We Are.” There will be music, Bible stories, snacks, crafts, and plenty of play! Register NOW for the Fine Arts Academy! Register through our FAA webpage: vbspro.events/p/stphilipfaa19.

The Fine Arts Academy is July 8-11, 12:30-4:30 pm and is open to students going into 5

th grade and older. Each student will have the opportunity to participate in Bible

theme and music, as well as two electives. This year’s electives include Creation Art, Handbells, Quilting, Watercolor, and Woodworking. Each class is taught by generous members of St. Philip. The students will share their creations at a joint VBS/Arts Acade-my evening program on Thursday, July 11. Youth who choose to volunteer with VBS in the morning may bring a lunch to eat between VBS and the Arts Academy.

Save The Date-2019

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Saturday of each month – work at Food Bank of the Rockies

June 26 Ken Caryl Concerts: An All-American Evening 7pm

July 8-12 Vacation Bible School 9am-12pm

July 8-11 Arts Academy 12:30-4:30pm

August 4-25 Silent Auction (MC-4/5)

August 19 8th Annual St. Philip Golf Tournament

September 28 Ken Caryl Concerts: Latin Serenade 7:30pm

December 8 Ken Caryl Concerts: Christmas Around the World 2:30pm

Events/Activities Ken Caryl Concert Series On Wednesday, June 26 at 7pm, Ken Caryl Concerts presents An All-American Even-ing here at St. Philip. We’ll celebrate American composers with a variety of folk, classi-cal, pop, and rock music. Performers include Kristen Celusniak, Bryan Chuan, Karen Donaho, Don Williams, KC Concerts Children’s Choir, and special guests The Tivoli Club Brass Band. Admission is free, and donations will be collected for Piano Path-ways. Refreshments will follow the performance. Augustana Arts Sit within an orchestra and next to a musician at a FREE Family Summer Immersive Concert with Stratus Chamber Orchestra July 26, 27, or 28. Augustana Arts is thrilled to announce the grant award from the NEA (National Endowment for the Arts) and the SCFD (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District) to offer this 3-in-1 weekend celebration in the communities we serve. Join us on Friday, July 26, 5:30pm – 7:30pm at Music@MainStreet in Parker; Saturday, July 27, 11am-1pm at the Lutheran Center in Adams County; or Sunday, July 28, 12pm-2pm at Augustana Lutheran Church. The concert is FREE for the entire family and no tickets are required. Visit www.augustanaarts.org for more information. Embrace the arts this summer!

“At St. Philip Lutheran Church we

intentionally build relationships through

Christ to grow and serve.”

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Preparing for Worship - June 22 & 23

First Reading: Isaiah 65:1-9

Second Reading: Galatians 3:23-29

Gospel Reading: Luke 8:26-39

Worship Servants for Sunday, June 23, 2019

9:00am

Assisting Minister Bill Shepard

Lector Karen Morin

Acolytes Anna Carlson, Abby Carlson

Communion Deacons Diane Bracken

Ushers Tom Henning, Dave Kime, Tom Flatley, Bryant Barchet, Chris White, Marc Roswech

Sacrament Servants Carole Kessler, Carolyn Endecott

Ambassadors Jill & Greg Luer, Char Nauman, Lorren Ballard

Greeters Dave & Anne Husted

A-V Sound & Slides Beth Mielke

Coffee Cart Carolyn Rapp

KeyKeepers Sat. (6/22): Carolyn Rapp Week beg. 6/23: Peter Mielke

Worship Servants

Saturday, June 22, 2019 Pianist – Becky Miller

Cantor – Carolyn Smith Sacrament Servant – TBD

Usher – Monica Auch A/V – Jerry Jantz

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Prepared by Angela Seep, Parish Secretary St. Philip Lutheran Church 7531 S. Kendall Blvd. Littleton, CO 80128-7060 Office: 303.979.4491 Fax: 303.979.6396

Calendar of Events This Week (June 19 - 30, 2019)

Wednesday, June 19 Juniors Camp at Rainbow Trail 6:30p – Summer Youth Group

Tuesday, June 25 9:00a – League of Women Voters (MC-3) 1:30p – SPLC Staff Meeting (MC-1)

2:30p – Worship Planning Meeting (MC-1) 2:30p – Prayer Team 4:00p – Kitchen Redesign Meeting (FH-1a/b) 6:00p – Concert Rehearsal (Sanc.) 6:30p – Boy Scouts

Thursday, June 20 Juniors Camp at Rainbow Trail 7:00a – Men’s Breakfast (IHOP Bowles Crossing) 7:00p – Overeaters Anonymous (MC-3)

Wednesday, June 26 6:30p – Summer Youth Group 7:00p – KC Concert-An All American Evening

Friday, June 21 Church office open 8am-noon Juniors Camp at Rainbow Trail No activities scheduled

Thursday, June 27 7:00a – Men’s Breakfast (IHOP Bowles Crossing) 7:00p – Overeaters Anonymous (MC-3)

Saturday, June 22 Juniors Camp at Rainbow Trail 9:00a – ACA/Serenity’s Child (MC-3) 9:00a – Girl Scout Training (FH-1a/b) 10:30a – Al-Anon/Columbine AFG (MC-3) 5:30p – Worship

Friday, June 28 Church office open 8am-noon No activities scheduled

Sunday, June 23 9:00a – Worship 10:00a – Coffee Fellowship 1:00p – Shibly Memorial Service (Sanc., FH)

Saturday, June 29

9:00a – ACA/Serenity’s Child (MC-3) 10:30a – Al-Anon/Columbine AFG (MC-3) 5:30p – Worship

Monday, June 24 7:00p – Congregation Council Mtg. (MC-4/5)

Sunday, June 30 9:00a – Worship 10:00a – Coffee Fellowship

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Friends:

Family Members:

Our Prayer List

Members:

Family & friends of CJ Shibly, Rob Murphy, Kent Eddy, Norma Jean Benningsdorf, Renate Muthart, Art & Elvira Barber

Bjorn Leif Born (Grandson of Ann & Leif Nelson) Tom McGinnis & Sheila Miller (Mary Per-son’s brother & sister-in-law) Fawn Kemp (Larry Kemp’s daughter) Karen Mallette (Lisa Edington ’s sister) Lauren Person (Mary Person’s daughter)

Dr. Thomas & Neva Flatley (Tom Flat-ley’s parents) Caroline Carroll (Arne & Harriet Tru-man’s daughter) Ryan Ermold (Joanne Ermold ’s son) Erika Kuenne (Carl & Rita Kuenne’s daughter)

Nathan & Breanne Hall (Cimino) Family & friends of Travis Stokes (Gail Thomas’s son) Jack Caruth (Kubicek)

Lore Schnell (Fritsch) Family of Peg (Roswech) The Murdock family (Anderson)

Prayers for our prayer partner congregations, Abiding Hope and Christ Lutheran.

Prayers of love and support for JoHanna Buchholz as she prepares for her intern-ship.

Prayers of support and encouragement for Garang Manyok Giet as he continues his seminary studies at African International University.

Prayers of support and love for our companion synods and friends in Madagascar, and our Madagascar missionary 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 Ange-la Seep at aseep@stphilip-co.org. Prayer requests will run for two weeks unless otherwise requested.