Teaching Reaching and Healing, all with God's Love
Castle Rock, Colorado
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LUTHERAN CHURCH Teaching Reaching and Healing, all with God's Love Castle Rock, Colorado |
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| Volunteer Opportunities |
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Church Construction Mini-School with Bill Brown, AIA certified architect Monday,
January 21, 2008
3-9 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Faith Lutheran Church (Dinner & nursery care will be provided) The content is personalized to the individual needs of our church, and it includes the following general topics: A) Introduction, The Process B) Organizing the Church C) Assembling the Professional Team D) Budgeting, Source of Funds, Estimating, Costs of Projects E) Design Principles, Potpourri F) Laughter (And, Possibly, Stunning Prizes) Anyone planning to attend is asked to send the presenter a confidential “Love Letter” about Faith Lutheran prior to the “Mini-School.” The letter should explain how he or she sees the church, what needs to be done, problems, opportunities, ideas, etc. The letter can be short or long, handwritten or typed, mailed, faxed, or e-mailed. All of this information will help Bill Brown provide the most constructive feedback and instruction when he facilitates the “Church Construction Mini-School.” Letters can be mailed to Bill Brown, 801 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903, or e-mail to info@billbrownaia.com. Thank the Lord and pass the hardware!!!!! After over a year without a leader for our Property Team, Tom Reed and Jerry Wagner have answered God’s call to serve our congregation in this critical volunteer leadership position. Diving right in, they are making calls and scheduling projects to prepare our facility for the coming winter. If you can lend a hand with such items as cleaning gutters, clearing weeds, touching up paint, or other fall cleaning activities, please call Tom at 303-688-4626 or Jerry at 303-663-5207 to volunteer. CHURCH BUILDING & PROPERTY COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP
• Fix doors (locks, hinges, molding, etc.) • Light bulb replacement (ongoing) • Miscellaneous plumbing needs • Install child-proof locks on drawers/cabinets • Miscellaneous painting • Seasonal Mowing (non-irrigated areas) • General landscaping (raking, trimming, etc.) Thank you to all those that have stepped up to this ministry. |
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CAN HELP Are you someone who wants to make a difference? We currently have the following volunteer needs. # Contact Cindy Buschagen at 303-688-3476, or email Cindy at serviceministries@faithcrco.org * To assemble bulletin 1 1/2 hours per week. (can be done here or at home) * To assemble announcements 1 1/2 hours per week. (can be done here or at home) * To answer phones during weekly staff meeting on Thursday from 1:30-3:00. * To assemble newsletter 3 hours per month. (can be done here or at home) Team Leaders needed: * Evangelism Team Leader/s * Stewardship Team Leader/s * Call the church office to confirm day and time. |
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| Abundant Ministry How is God calling you?? The following ministries are actively inviting additional ministers to join them: Sunday Morning Ministries: Reader Altar Guild Communion Assistant Worship Assistant Ambassador of Faith Weekday Ministry (1-2 hours per week) Discipleship Assistant (send out reminders to Confirmation youth; various other mailings as needed; etc) Member Care Outreach Hospital Visits; Care Contact; Eucharistic (communion) Ministry; Prayer Team; Prayer Partner Would you like to know more about any of these ministries? Would you like to learn more about the Spiritual Gifts God has given you, and how you can use them for building up God’s kingdom? Cindy would love to hear from you! Contact Cindy Buschagen, Associate in Ministry at 303/ 688-3476 or by email: discipleship@faithcrco.org . |
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| Safety Team New Team to meet in October Our newly formed Safety Team is planning to hold their first meeting in early October. Team members will be involved in inspecting our property for potential hazards, developing emergency policies and procedures for the congregation (preschool already has policies in place), and making recommendations to the congregation council for security enhancements such as video monitoring equipment, alarm systems, etc. If you would like to help us in our mission to make Faith a safer place, please contact Business Manager, Lisa Smotherman at 303-688-3476 for more information. |
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| Preparations
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Faith’s 25th Anniversary Celebration A small group has gathered to begin preparations for Faith’s 25th Anniversary. This small group includes charter, long time and new members: Joan Sjostrum, Tom & Carol Reed, Pastor Mike, Vivian Yancey, and Elsee Schwecke. They have put together a framework of occasions and events on which more details will be “fleshed out” as other work groups arise. A short description of the framework is as follows: January 09-June 09 Once a month invite a former pastor associated with Faith back to preach for a weekend April 19,2009– Service of Recognition of 25 years [founding date April 15, 1984] June 12th -14th 2009– Weekend Celebration Fri. June 12th 7-9pm– Family night of entertainment [possible magician/puppeteer] with history display Sat. June 13th 6:30– 10 pm– Banquet for adults (14 and older) at DC Event Center catered by Flying Horse caterers with live music, audio visual displays, guest speaker, etc. Sun. June 14th –Morning worship celebration followed by an All Church Picnic– games, moon bounce, BBQ etc. What can you do to help? Reserve the banquet weekend on your calendar June 12-14, 2009 Volunteer with one of the work groups
Contact Pr. Mike or any member of the Anniversary Team if you want to be a part of the “party!” |
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SPONSOR OUR SUNDAY FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS Our Floral Arrangement calendar for 2006 is now posted on the Worship & Music bulletin board in the narthex. Arrangements are $17.50 each and we would like to have two for each Sunday. Non-blooming plants are provided during the seasons of Lent and Advent. |
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| DRIVERS WANTED... We are looking for drivers who either have a chauffer's license or are willing to obtain one to drive our new Church Bus. If you would like to help with this brand new ministry opportunity, contact Pastor Mike or Lisa Smotherman at the church office, 303-688-3476, for more information. |
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