Because
of Theological Conference next week, there will be no
eConnection newsletter. This bonus issue includes the
prayers for the following week (February
3).
THEOLOGICAL
CONFERENCE
Several have asked for the
schedule, especially commuters planning their week. The schedule is
available as a .pdf.
Registration is from 3
to 6 p.m. Judy Hagge will be staffing the
registration table. A few volunteers would be helpful
for preparing nametags and meal tickets at 2 p.m. If
you're there early, feel free to volunteer a little of
your time.
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Prayers and Celebrations
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Fourth Sunday
after the Epiphany
God our
deliverer,
you walk with the meek and the poor, the
compassionate and those who mourn, and you call us to
walk humbly with you. When we are foolish, be our
wisdom;when we are weak, be our strength; that, as we
learn to do justice and to love mercy, your rule may
come as blessing. Amen.
Prayer from Revised Common Lectionary Prayers,
Consultation on English
Texts,
2002
Synod Prayer Cycle: Border
Conference
You are encouraged to
include these leaders in your Sunday prayers of
the people. The prayer lists
for February and March
are available. Please consider including these
prayer lists in your newsletters and bulletins as a
means of connecting your congregations with others in
the Rocky Mountain Synod.
to remember in
prayer at worship on 02/03
Iglesia Luterana
Cristo Rey El Paso, TX
Rose Mary Sanchez-Guzman
Mount
Hope
El Paso, TX
Rodney Hansen
New
Hope
El Paso, TX
Jeff St. Clair
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2008 RMS
Intents Due TODAY!
The Rocky Mountain Synod's fiscal year ends on
January 31, so we are looking ahead to the new year
which begins on February 1. It is imperative that we
receive congregation statements of intent for the new
year by January 25. An online form at
www.rmselca.org/intent makes the process quick
and easy. That
link also includes a link to the ELCA's online report
form for 2007 which is to be completed by February
15.
Hunger Contributions Due Jan. 31It's time to make sure ALL the
hunger dollars your congregation collected get to the
people who need them! Please remind your treasurer that
all offerings need to be RECEIVED by the synod office
before January 31 in order to be counted in the 2007
fiscal year. As of January 4, the World Hunger Appeal
and Stand with Africa had received just under $450,000
from the Rocky Mountain Synod. While that is
slightly ahead of the same point during the 2006 fiscal
year, we have over $100,000 to go before we reach the
total amount contributed in all of 2006. We
can easily surpass last year's amazing giving...but the
checks need to pour in NOW!
Youth Gathering Lost and
Found:
1) grey hoodie
(Appalachian state 2007 Natl Champs)
2) navy blue
hoodie with front zipper and grey inside hood
3)
black ZeroXpower reversible jacket
Call or email
the synod office if these are
yours!
TOP TEN reasons to attend the Mexico City Trip,
June 10-18
Consider participating in next
summer's trip to the Lutheran Center in Mexico City.
Download an information and registration
form:
Word formatPdf
format1. Because of the amazing staff of the
Lutheran Center in Mexico: they are knowledgeable,
helpful, skilled, trusted, and compassionate! 2.
To learn: about the history, politics, and economics, of
Mexico, globalization, and immigration. 3. To
learn: from our brothers and sisters in Mexico what it
means to be community. 4.To experience Mexico:
the food, culture, language, religion, homes and
transportation. 5. To connect and make new
friends: with fellow travelers and with our brothers and
sisters in Mexico. 6. Because our eyes were
opened: to the reality of modern Mexico through stories
and experiences. 7. To be motivated: to seek
justice (and yet not despair that there is so much to
do). 8. Because the trip is: affordable and
comfortable, and a safe way to experience Mexico (and
much different from a regular vacation!). 9. To
explore: what we can do right now at home to act out of
love and compassion in our churches and
communities. 10. Because of the opportunities:
for Bible study, worship, discussion, socializing, and
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| Stephen Ministry celebrated at Holy
Cross |
 Stephen
Ministry at Holy Cross, Wheat Ridge, CO, has been a
strong, supportive part of the congregation since its
beginning ten years ago. Stephen Ministry is Christ
caring for people through people.
On
January 27, 2008, Holy Cross will be commissioning its
sixth class of Stephen Ministry Trainees. They will also
be celebrating 10 Years of Caring through Stephen
Ministry with a Celebration Sunday. Stephen Ministers
will be demonstrating their care and support of the
congregation by participating in all aspects of the
service... assisting minister, readers, greeters, bread
bakers, ushers, music, and hosting the fellowship hour
between services. Read more about
Stephen Ministry at Holy
Cross.
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The Rev. Kent
Mueller
Director for Administration and
Communication
Rocky Mountain
Synod
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Who has satallite
access?
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A congregation in south Metro Denver would like to
access a program that is being beamed on a satellite
network. Are there other congregations with a satellite
system? Send an email to kschreiberlchs@qwest.net at
Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit in Centennial.
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Choir Robes
for
Sale
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Choir Robes for Sale:
15 Slabbinck Choir robes (front zip, flax [off-white])
of various sizes all 15 for $400 or $30 each.
Contact Glory of God Lutheran, 12200 W 38th Ave, Wheat
Ridge, CO 303-421-2721 for more information or if you
are interested in purchasing.
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Events |
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Does
Spirituality Enhance Health?
Join
the Center for Spirituality on Friday, January 25, 12 to
1 pm at Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, 1835 Franklin St.,
Sterne Elder Room. For information, call 303-383-1610,
email info@cfsaw.org or visit www.cfsaw.org.
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Bethany Lutheran Church, Cherry
Hills Village, Colorado, continues its Centennial
Year celebration on Sunday, January 27, with a
FOUNDERS DAY liturgy. For more information, call the
church, 303-758-2820 or consult the website, www.bethany-denver.org .
Augustana
presents:
Caring for Creation
Discussion
Augustana
Presents! Caring for Creation on Sunday, January
27th, 3p.m. Pastor Peter Sawtell will be the
presenter. No pre-registration is necessary for
this free workshop. For more information, please
call Sheryl Stenseth, Parish Nurse at 303-388-4678, ext.
106.
Lenten
Opportunity: Becoming a Praying Congregation with Jane
Vennard
A special
FREE program will take place at Atonement Lutheran
Church, Boulder, CO, on Saturday, February 9,
2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. Sponsored by Atonement, Mt. Calvary and
1st Lutheran in Longmont, the program is for the benefit
of all Rocky Mountain Synod and Boulder Conference
Lutheran Church members as we begin the Lenten season.
Information and
registration on the web.
The Bible and the ELCA
Today
A Presentation by Bishop Paul Spring, retired
bishop of the Northwestern Pennsylvania Synod of the
ELCA, will take place Sunday, February 24, 3:00 p.m. at
Lord of the Hills Lutheran Church, 21755 E. Smoky Hill
Road, Centennial, CO.
A simple soup and bread supper will be served at
5:00 p.m.
RMS Next Step
Team Plans "Passing on the Faith" Conference at
Bethany Lutheran Church, Denver, Colorado in April 2008
(tentative dates are April 18 & 19). If you have
questions, please contact Sarah Bjornebo at 303-797-0369
or Julie Miller at 303-841-3739.
Denver
Servant Event
is an opportunity to come together
with other Lutherans and demonstrate your faith in
action. Put May 3, 2008, (8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) on
your congregation calendar. Contact Pamela McClune at
(303) 623-7558.
Mission Trip to
Nicaragua is July 25-August 5. Trinity Lutheran
Church in Loveland, Colorado invites you to join them on
a work trip to Somoto, Nicaragua, this summer. Please
contact Pastor Ed and Cheryl Smith for more information:
970-663-0458 or
csmit@frii.com.
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