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The Family Portrait
JULY 2017
Each day, we had 35+ youth, 20+ adult volunteers and handful of others who were around for support. They arrived at 8 am and were done by 1 pm. That works out to 300+ hours each day of volunteers working in our church to the benefit of these children and their families and, of course, the Kingdom of God.
What an amazing week AND if you get the chance, PLEASE stop by the Children’s Ministry desk on the west side of the building and congratulate them on the wonderful job they have done!!! And, in case you were wondering, 50% of the kids and families that attended came from other churches or had no church home… A Great Week, well supported, well organized…all for the Glory of God!
Jerry Chesser, Pastor – Adult Ministries [email protected] 303-525-1009
The Impact of Vacation Bible
School
The week of June 19 through 23, I watched, with complete amazement, how Vacation Bible School was run and administered! Not that it could be done, but that that is was done so well!!! The countless hours of planning and recruiting, asking for donations, the need for volunteers and how well the church responded AND how the Youth Ministry responded to the 140 participants, was incredible!!
Let me begin the congratulations with recognizing Kelly Vath, Courtney Rich, Tonya Baker and Sheila Shea. This is the team that put it all together. Their efforts in making this flow so seamlessly were seen each and every day. Well done, Children’s Ministry Team!!!
The adult volunteers came in each day with enthusiasm, high energy and sense of purpose that began with the leadership of VBS and was felt throughout the church all week.
Then the Youth Ministry took over from there each day. The young adults, some of them not even attending our church, stepped in each day and made each child feel individually cared for. Wes and Carrie are leading these young adults and teaching them to be there when the community, our family, needs their help; and they responded in a wonderful and blessed way. VBS would not be as effective without these amazing young adults!!! Well done Youth Ministry!!!
Just about the time you think you have Jesus figured out, He throws you for a loop: with a word that’s not only hard to understand, but even harder to accept. So what are we to do when we run across these hard sayings? Ignore them? Blow them off ? Or can they reveal some deeper truth after we have wrestled with them? Join us this summer as we look at a few of Jesus’ most infamous and enigmatic statements, allowing them to shed new light on this Man who defies being easily dismissed.
July 1/2 Camels & Needles - Mark 10:17-31
July 8/9 Jots & Tittles - Matthew 5:17-20
July 15/16 When A Tower Falls - John 2:15-21
July 22/23 Divorce & Remarriage - Mark 10:11-12
Current Summer Sermon Series:
"Say What? The Startling
Statements of Jesus"
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As of publication time, there were less than 20 tickets left in our block of reserved seats. This year we are in section U344, down third base line. They are a few dollars less, still in the shade (most importantly), and should be great for the concert!
Payment is due July 17— to RSVP, contact Margie Bessler at 303-431-2988 or [email protected]. To pay online, go to www.familyinchrist.com/faith-day
OR make checks payable to Family in Christ and connect with Margie. Payment needs to be made/received before tickets will be finalized and distributed.
Don’t delay; this game is expected to be a sell-out!
Faith Day: Sunday, August 6
1:10 pm Rockies vs the Phillies
Musical Guests: Newsboys Group rate of $14 includes game and post-game concert
"Blooming in Joy" Women’s Garden Party
Sunday, July 16 5:00 pm
at Diane Long's home.
Join us for Jumbo Jenga, Bocci Ball and more!
Bring a salad, main dish or dessert to share; and please let us know you
are coming by going to: http://www.familyinchrist.com/
blooming-in-joy/ For more info, contact Char,
July 9: Cotton Creek Park
(11199 Stuart Street)
July 23: North Midway Park
(Midway Blvd & Kohl Street)
August 13: Westminster Center Park (4801 W. 92nd Avenue)
August 27: Broomfield County Commons
(13200 Sheridan Blvd)
All parks have restroom facilities.
For more info or to host a Sunday, contact Morgan,
Parents talk...kids play! Pack a snack, slather on some sunscreen and
come with us!
This summer, take time to connect with other families at our
Join us for our annual evening at Hyland Hills
Adventure (miniature) Golf Friday, July 14 - 6:30 pm
Pre-reserved group rate opportunity for singles, couples, and families Please meet near the sign-in shack by 6:30 pm to be included in the group rate.
To get the group rate, we have to pay with a single transaction, so please don't pay Hyland Hills separately; have your payment ready to give the Besslers.
Also help us let Hylands know how big our group is by rsvp’ing to 303-431-2988 or [email protected] by Wednesday, July 12… plus that way we’ll have an idea of who to look for that evening. Feel free to invite friends and neighbors!
Please let us know if you are playing 1 round, 2 rounds or unlimited mini golf...any of the 3 courses...
Adults (13 and up): 1 round =$5.50, 2 rounds=$6.50, unlimited=$10.50 Kids (12 and under): 1 round=$4.25, 2 rounds=$5.25, unlimited=$9.50.
Save the Date — Saturday, August 19 beginning at 6:30 pm Potluck followed by Games and Movie on the Lawn
Opportunities for Fellowship, Fun, and Friends
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Global Leadership Summit
Thursday and Friday August 10 and 11
Crossroads Church, Thornton
400,000+ of your peers will gather at 600+ locations around the world to learn valuable leadership insights from 13 world-class speakers, including:
Bill Hybels (Founder and Senior Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church) Sheryl Sandberg (COO, Facebook) Marcus Lemonis (Star of CNBC's The Profit; CEO of Camping World and Good Sam) Laszlo Bock (Senior Advisor at Google; Best-selling Author) Andy Stanley (Leadership Author; Communicator; Pastor)
We have a limited number of tickets available to attend this phenomenal event at no cost to you. Contact Jerry Chesser to take advantage of this opportunity or if you have questions. ([email protected] or 303-525-1009)
Operation
Christmas Child
Pillows and Pill bottles
Our Operation Christmas Shoebox Ministry is in need of items for special projects. We need gently used or new pillow cases and 5 - 5 1/2 inch empty pill bottles. Please drop them off in a box by the children's ministry desk.
Family In Christ Blood Drive Sunday, July 30 - 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Thank you for donating to Bonfils blood drives!
This July, a critical time of year when blood donations can decline by as much as 20 percent, Bonfils is having a ―Battle of the Badges‖ drive.
All month long, donors will be able to make their donation in honor of law enforcement or fire at our July 30th blood drive by casting a vote for Team Law or Team Fire. Donors will also receive a voucher to get $5 off a $10 order at any Colorado Noodles & Company! It takes all types to help ensure a safe and ready blood supply and you’re just our type of lifesaving partner!
Pledge your support of saving lives by donating on July 30.
To make your appointment contact, Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or register
online at https://donors.bonfils.org/GroupLanding.aspx?s=6617 or by going to https://donors.bonfils.org/ and using
site code 6617. Please register online now!
For general information about blood donor eligibility or questions about blood donation, please call 303/363-2202.
Annual Church Yard Sale Saturday, September 16 - 7 am to 3 pm
Family in Christ Church East Parking Lot (please note date has changed)
Bring items no earlier than September 14 and 15 as the church has no room to store them before then.
As you go through your usable, but unwanted, items this summer, please save some for this sale. The money raised will be used towards our annual Operation Christmas Shoebox project. Watch the August newsletter for more details, or contact Sheila Shea (303-465-3634) or Diane Long (720-514-1034) with questions.
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Sunday Mornings This time is used to teach 6th-12th grade students how to read the Bible in a relevant way that helps them connect with God and each other.
9:00 am: Book of Psalms 10:30 am: Middle School and High School split into different rooms for their respective studies. ~Middle School is doing an Inductive Study on Philippians—Learning to be Like Christ; ~High School: The Dare
Inductive Study on Philippians: Do you want to learn how to become more like Christ? Join us as we gather in ―The Lodge‖ each week to take an in-depth look at the book of Philippians.
The Dare: ―I DARE YOU! In this moment, I challenge you to become something you have always wanted, but only dreamed about.‖ This devotional shows readers how to do this in the power of God each week. We'll be going through, step by step, this amazingly practical, engaging and relevant book for High School students each week in our new fun space called "The Cabin.‖
Youth Group—Sundays 6 to 8 pm
Connect with us! Each gathering includes a fun and creative game, a segment of worship and prayer, and either a relevant message/video or small group discussions. Plus, you’ll get the occasional free food! You won’t want to miss the fun, so come and join us. Specifically, July will include two large group nights (July 9 and 23) with our high school and middle school students and a message from both Carrie and Wes.
Summer is a great opportunity to invite friends to youth group, so don’t miss out.
Please note, NO YOUTH GROUP on: July 2
(Fourth of July Weekend)
July 16 (Just returned from Lead the Cause)
July 30 (Gone for Mission Trip)
"Lift Students will Lift Him
who Lifts us to Lift others."
Student Ministries Grades 6 —12
Carrie Evans, Director [email protected] or
Wes Jones, Leader [email protected]
303-466-7770 ext. 205
like us at Family in Christ - LIFT Student Ministries.
July is an incredibly busy month for LIFT ministries. During the summer months, we gather on Sunday from 6-8 pm. Due to holidays and the many events taking place in July as a youth group, we will only have two large group gatherings at church: July 9 and July 23. There is no youth group on July 2, 16, or 30; there will be a mission trip meeting on July 16 if you are a part of the mission team.
In addition, there will be a Water World Fun Day on July 19 (see the article for details). From July 10-15, 20 students will be attending the Lead to Cause Conference held at Colorado Christian University. From July 28-August 4, 21 students will be participating on the mission trip to Klagetoh, Arizona. Pray for these trips, the students, the communities we reach, and for God to be made known. Don’t want to miss out, so make sure you know what is happening. Contact Wes, Carrie, or T.O.M. if you are looking for more information or have any questions about anything.
Water World Fun Day What: A fun gathering and opportunity to spend the day with your youth group friends at LIFT. It is the perfect opportunity to invite any friends who haven’t attended youth group yet, but would be willing to come to Water World.
Bring: Money for food/a packed lunch, sunscreen, towel, sunglasses, and a water bottle. Sandals that stay on are a good idea, too. Who: Any 6th-12th-grade student is welcome! Invite and bring any friends who may be interested. When: July 19 Time: Meet at church at 9:30. Pick up at Water World at 6:00 or sooner if needed Where: Water World 8801 N. Pecos Street, Federal Heights RSVP: Please inform Carrie or Wes by Sunday, July 16 if you plan to attend.
Epic Hero The boys’ retreat was an amazing experience! We learned about how we can chase our lions down for Christ... and played a little bit of paintball.
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Little Lambs Nursery Ministry infants & toddlers / 0 — 4 years
Available at all worship services, our little ones will grow in faith through an interactive program that includes Bible stories, singing praise, play, and prayer.
The Nursery is in need of volunteers for all services. Help nurture our littlest members and give their parents a chance to be filled with meaningful and undistracted worship, without their kiddos. Please contact Angela to volunteer. Angela Schenk, Director ([email protected])
Saturdays at
5:00 pm
Kids Rock is a children's program that meets each Saturday night. The children experience exciting Bible stories, music, memory verses and games.
Children’s Ministry 303-466-7770 ext. 209
Kelly Vath, Tonya Baker, Courtney Rich, Sheila Shea
Sundays 10:30 am
Join us for our Deep Blue curriculum. Children will get to know Christ and the Bible through fun games, crafts and group learning activities. Classroom ages are:
Pre-school — 3 and 4 year olds Age 5 and Kindergarteners
1st and 2nd graders 3rd, 4th and 5th graders
Sundays 9:00 am Instead of a more traditional Sunday school class, W.O.W. teaches Bible messages in a new and action-driven way in a group setting. This is a great option to keep your kids engaged if you attend worship and/or an adult class during both hours. Instead of children doing the same Sunday school class twice at 9 and 10:30, they will get two completely different lessons and settings! This gives you, the parents, an opportunity to worship at 9 and participate in M.O.R.E at 10:30! WIN!!
If you have questions or wish to volunteer, please visit our Children’s Information Desk or email us at [email protected].
Story Time On The P.E.A.K. Tuesdays, 9:30—10:15 am
OR 10:30—11:15 am
Choose the time that works best for you, and come meet new families, while you and your kids listen to stories, sing and dance, do crafts, and see puppet shows! Every week is a new summer theme! No registration required, just come to the P.E.A.K. Children’s wing ready for some fun! No drop-and-go child care available during this time.
On The P.E.A.K!
Summer Story Time Dates:
No Story Time on July 4,
Enjoy the Holiday!
July 11, 18, and 25, August 1 and 8
Friday,
July 21
6:30 –
8:15 pm
Do your kids love to build, experiment, and discover? If so, bring them to Science Night!
We will be making paper, building lava lamps, making frozen ice sculptures, and more; all to illustrate God's love for us! Ages 3 1/2- 5th grade are welcome! Drop them off for an exciting night while you enjoy the evening! We will begin promptly at 6:30! Have your kids wear clothes you don't mind them getting dirty!
Register for Science Night Online!
Summer Bible Study
The Book of Romans Wednesdays at 7 pm
We just got started June 14, so it’s not too late to join
Contact Pastor Jerry at [email protected]
Book Club News The Book Club will meet at the home of Bev Sharp (720-937-3706) on Monday, July 17 to watch the movie "A Man Called Ove". Our book for August is "The Great Divorce" by CS Lewis. All are welcome to join us!
Christian Business Owners Group Every Thursday from 9-10:30, Christian Business Owners or perspective owners are gathering in room 148. We are discussing implementation of a quarterly plan and setting monthly goals to accomplish the plans. If you want help with your business, no matter how big or how small, you are welcome to join us! Come and build your plan for your business with God’s help and proven tools! For more information contact Jerry at [email protected].
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The “Bin” Schedule
Collection bins are available at the East and West entrances as an opportunity to help with ongoing ministries. Here’s the rotation:
1st weekend: Growing Home Ministry, serves homeless families or those at risk of becoming homeless. Bring non-perishable food items, diapers, etc. to be distributed through their food pantry. It’s generally our Communion Sunday, so let that be your monthly reminder to bring food for others as we received God’s special nourishment.
2nd weekend: Breaking Free, sponsored by our Youth, addresses the needs of those living on the streets. Bring new socks for men, individually packaged snacks, winter gloves, hats, disposable water bottles, deodorant, bungee cords.
Storage space is limited at our church, so thank you for adhering to this schedule AND for your ongoing generosity.
Stretch & Strengthening Join us every Tuesday from 6:30 — 7:30 pm at Family in Christ. These stretching activities help you increase your flexibility, improve your balance and breathing, and to relax. It's also a lot of fun and FREE!
Quilt Ministry Join us at Family in Christ, room 159 on the west side of the church, from 10 am - 3 pm on the third Friday of the month. Help construct simple quilts to be donated to women and children in crisis. Come for just an hour or two or the whole day. With notice, childcare can be arranged.
Questions? Call Cheryl Holliday (303-438-9081). Upcoming dates: July 21, August 18
Doing Life Together
Let’s Pray Together
The Sanctuary is open on Tuesday evenings between 4 and 6 pm for you to spend some quiet time with God in His house. Come for 10 minutes; come for as long as you wish. This is not a formal service, so just come as your are. Please keep Tony Schenk in your prayers, as he takes a much deserved summer sabbatical. In addition to some vacation time with his family, Tony will be an instructor at a Torchbearers Leadership School in Austria. Pray that God will keep him safe and will replenish his soul during this time away. He'll be returning to Family in Christ in mid-August.
A request from our Youth Leadership:
Parents/Adults, we need your help in prayer for the month of July. As you can tell from our calendar there is a lot going on between youth groups, Lead the Cause, Water World Fun Day, and our Mission Trip. For our mission trip this summer, the youth are going to a Navajo Reservation in Klagetoh, Arizona. Please pick up a prayer card sitting on the youth ministry counter to add to your refrigerator.
In addition, continue to pray for your child and our youth as we move forward in advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Thank you for all you do in your child’s life. You play a vital role in developing them into the beautiful child of God He has created them to be.
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August Issue deadline: July 20 Electronic Distribution by July 28
Hard copies available in the Lobby by July 29 / 30
Men’s Ministry
Jerry Chesser, Pastor – Adult Ministries
[email protected] 303-525-1009
o July 29 – Men’s Ministry breakfast and planning meeting o August 26 – A morning hike on the Front Range; more details to come o September 16 – Begins the weekly program; every Saturday @ 7 am with a hard stop at 8:30am; coffee is always ready by 6:37 am
Women's Ministry Women's
Bible Study Thursday mornings
9:30 - 11:00 am at Family in Christ
July 6, 20, and August 3, 17, 31
Join us as we study Robert Strand's book series, "Nine Fruits of the Spirit".
Childcare is available by request.
Contact Ashley Burns for more info, [email protected].
Looking for a community of mothers with young children? A place to experience authentic community, mothering support, personal growth and spiritual hope, all to help you be the best mom possible? Come to MOPS! MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers (birth through kindergarten).
We meet twice a month from September to May to listen to great speakers, have good discussions, support each other, and relax while our children enjoy our terrific childcare. Join us the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 9:00 to 11:30 am; childcare opens at 8:45. Our first meeting this fall will be September 7. For more details, go to: www.familyinchrist.com/mops/
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to preach good news to the poor, He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed, to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord. Luke 4:18-19
What do you long for? What is the thing that your heart craves? Is it possible that your deepest desire is to be free? Free from worry. Free from feeling stuck. Free from hustling to be loved.
Free from a heaviness you can’t put your finger on. Free from thinking you should be someone other than exactly who you are. At the core, maybe what we are all longing for is to be Free Indeed. Choosing freedom is a deeply spiritual act, one that our souls long for. That is why this year, we choose wild, unexpected freedom; the kind that brings more laughter and less worry, more contentment and less hustle. Freedom that is so contagious, the people around us are compelled toward their own liberation.
Upcoming Community Events: Beth Moore - August 11-12
Budweiser Events Center in Loveland
Belong Tour - September 22-23 1st Bank Center in Broomfield
If interested in going with a group from FIC, contact Char, [email protected].
Moms! Here’s a great way to connect this
summer !
Get all the details on page 5 of this newsletter.
Family in Christ Community Christian Reformed Church
11355 Sheridan Boulevard Westminster, CO 80020
www.familyinchrist.com 303-466-7770
Office hours: Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Worship Services: Saturday, 5:00 pm
Sunday, 9:00 am & 10:30 am Children’s Programs
Nursery/Family Worship Room available at all services
Tuesday & Wednesday Evenings Dinner at 6 pm / Programs for Children & Adults at 6:30 pm
during the school year
Middle & Senior High Youth Sunday Mornings 9 & 10:30 am Sunday Evenings 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Nursery Ministries Angela Schenk 303-910-3911
Adult Ministries Jerry Chesser—Adult Ministries Pastor
303-525-1009 [email protected]
Judy Jorden—Community Outreach 303-466-7770
Morgan Kellum—Life Groups 303-818-3727
Char Campbell—Women’s Ministry 303-947-5608
Children’s Ministries 303-466-7770, ext. 209
Kelly Vath Children’s Ministry Lead
303-562-7003 [email protected]
Children’s Ministry Coordinators Sheila Shea
303-465-3634 [email protected]
Courtney Rich 720-884-6495
Tonya Baker 720-917-5259
Our MISSION as a Family in Christ: With Prayer and God’s Spirit as our source of power, we will work toward turning the unchurched into attenders, attenders into members, members into disciples, disciples into ministers, and ministers into reproducers. All to the Glory of God.
Our VISION as a Family in Christ is to build a Christian community
where others can come to SEE Christ . . . KNOW Christ . . .
GROW in Christ . . . SERVE Christ . . . SHARE Christ . . .
so that we might fully become a Family in Christ.
Paul Jorden—Senior Pastor 303-466-7770, ext. 203 [email protected]
Carmen Braaksma—Office Manager 303-466-7770, ext. 201 [email protected]
Randy Borden—Facilities 303-466-7770, ext. 207
JoAnn Bjorem—Financials 303-466-7770, ext. 202 [email protected]
Katie Barnhart—Website, App, Communications [email protected]
Worship, Music & Technology Tony N. Schenk—Pastor (on sabbatical til mid-Aug) 303-466-7770, ext. 204 [email protected]
Matt Rich—-Asst. Worship Director [email protected]
Student Ministries 303-466-7770, ext. 205
Carrie Evans—Student Ministries Pastor [email protected]
Wes Jones—Student Ministries Leader [email protected]
At the Congregational Meeting in May, we offered our thanks to those who have served on the Council the past three years: Elder Jim Decker, and Deacons Lenny Garcia, Paul Karr and Rick Sedbrook.
Newly elected Elder is Diana Rubenking; new Deacons are: Travis M o r g a n , T r a v i s Nicholson, and Keith Osborn.
Updated photos to help you put a face with a name of each Council member will soon available near the coat racks as you enter from the West doors.
Family in Christ Council
Terry Bessler (2019—K-Me) 720-837-9556
Bob Handwerk (2018—Q-S) [email protected]
Philip Jongejan (2019—T-Z) 720-364-6728
Brett Kellum (2019—C-F) 303-818-4059
Diana Rubenking (2020—Mi-P) 303-257-0522
Becky Scudder (2019 — A-B) [email protected]
Aaron Smith (2018 — G-J) 720-425-7474
ELDERS Dan Clark (2019) [email protected] 586-201-5360
Brian Mapes (2019) 720-201-7121
Robin McCarthy (2019) 303-940-6411
Brian McKee (2018) 720-231-7039
Travis Morgan (2020)
Travis Nicholson (2020) 303-451-9223
Keith Osborn (2020) 303-465-6066
Rhett Stephens (2018) 720-261-1031
Kathy Wingfield (2018) 303-469-6821
DEACONS
Family in Christ Ministry Team
Each Elder is assigned a section of the alphabet that corresponds to the last names of the families and individuals
in our congregation. Please feel free to contact them; they are available to shepherd and encourage.