Prayer from Revised Common Lectionary Prayers,
Consultation on English Texts, 2002.
Photo of synod cross by Dale Horkey.

Synod Assembly Connection
Also, the assembly Connection newsletter may be downloaded and viewed, including photos and a summary of assembly actions. The full text of all of the resolutions as amended is posted online.

Pastor Paul Joncas: Biking for MS
While Paul Joncas has not been able to ride a regular bicycle since shortly after his diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis, he is now able to ride a recumbent tricycle. He writes, "Believe it or not, it is easier for me to ride the recumbent tricycle 10 miles than to walk one block due to the constant vertigo that has been my companion for over 2 and 1/2 years." He has signed up for the upcoming Colorado MS Bike Ride, July 7-8, and his goal is to ride between 30 and 40 miles each day. You may sponsor him online as a rider in Team Sugar Bee.. You may also send a contribution to him at P.O. Box 152, Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545. He writes, "I appreciate your support and look forward to letting you know how I do."

Senior High Youth Gathering Seeks Faith Encounter Stories
The music and worship committee for the high school youth gathering needs your help! We would like to collect student stories about a time in their life where they felt the presence of God, or somehow had an encounter with God that made them feel connected to God. The stories will be shared at the evening worship on Friday night as a catalyst for others to share their stories. The stories will be shared at the evening worship on Friday night as a catalyst for others to share their stories. Have your youth send their one-paragraph stories (no more than 200 words) to Brandon Newton at brandongslc@qwest.net.

Senior High Gathering Seeks High School Musicians
The worship planning team for the 2008 gathering at Estes Park in November would like to put together a worship band for morning and evening devotions during the event, such as a hand drummer, guitarists, vocalist, and more. Email Brandon Newton at brandongslc@qwest.net if you have talent to offer!

Ending Hunger: Mission Possible
The Rocky Mountain Synod Hunger Network, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Colorado and the Global Mission Committee are co-sponsoring a second Ending Hunger Summit. This year's event will take place on Saturday, October 27, at Bethany Lutheran Church (Cherry Hills Village) and will focus on the GOOD NEWS that ending hunger is really possible if we each take concrete steps to change ourselves, our communities and our world!

The planning committee is exploring the possibility of organizing a "youth track" designed for middle and high school students (featuring hands-on service opportunities). If you are interested in bringing youth to the Ending Hunger summit, please contact Kayla Aspeslagh (kayla@lordofthehills.org or 303.726.7944).

A more extensive packet of marketing and registration materials will be available by the end of August. Actual registration will begin the middle of September.

At the Rocky Mountain Synod's website, you will find information as a flyer and bulletin.

Vision, Passion, Action Blog
A "blog" is short for "web log" and it is a way to invite conversation about topics and issues. The new RMS weblog is designed to facilitate conversation about the Vision, Passion, Action process. The address of the RMS blog is www.rmselca.blogspot.com. If you post a comment please include your name and congregation. If you would like to post an entry, send your entry to kmueller@rmselca.org.

Urban Servant Corps: 20 Years of Service
in Metro Denver

"Urban Servant Corps is excited to celebrate our 20th year of service to the Denver Metro Area. Over the past 20 years the Urban Servant Corps has been making an impact through volunteer service in Denver. We have hosted 251 volunteers from 26 states and 16 countries serving 45 agencies in the Denver Metro area. You are invited to join us in celebration over the weekend of June 22-24. Please contact Sarah Hafner for more details 303-895-5723."

Renowned Theologian, Matthew Fox, Comes to Denver
Matthew Fox, an internationally recognized theologian and author, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 21 at Cameron United Methodist Church, 1600 South Pearl Street in Denver. The topic of Fox's presentation is "Interfaith and Our Ancestral Faiths: Searching for Shared Wisdom in a Perilous Time." In the lecture, Fox will examine themes from a variety of spiritual traditions around the world that can assist us to become a more sustainable species at this critical time in human and planetary history. Tickets are still available and cost $15 each. A reception will follow the lecture and there will be an opportunity to purchase some of Fox's books and have them signed by the author.

For tickets and more information, call 303-912-7931 or 303-912-9549. You may also visit the church's website at www.cameronchurch.org

New Position Now Posted on the Website
If you have not been to the Rocky Mountain Synod's website to check out the job opportunities posted there, now is a great time to take a look. Please take a moment to see what's newly posted:

PART TIME BOOKKEEPER
First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Longmont, Colorado

Denver-Area Guild of the Network of Biblical Storytellers (NOBS) Schedule for 2007
The inaugural meeting of the Denver-Area Guild of the Network of Biblical Storytellers (NOBS) was June 11. Initially, Pam Faro from Rejoice Lutheran in Erie (M.Div from Iliff School of Theology and longtime storyteller, who taught the workshop on biblical storytelling at the 2007 RMS Theological Conference) will lead this ecumenical group.

If you have questions, contact Pam at pamfaro@juno.com or 303-828-2267. You will find a schedule of future meeting times at http://www.rmselca.org/NOBS/NOBS.pdf Bring a friend, bring a biblical story to tell if you like or just listen, bring your questions and curiosity, and come check out this powerful way to embrace and embody the Word!

NOBS website: www.nobs.org

An Invitation to a Spiritual Renewal Retreat for Lay Leaders of Congregations
Called Back to the Well is offering a special retreat for lay members of congregations. Anyone who holds leadership positions in the church or desires to "go deeper" spiritually, is encouraged to participate in a retreat June 22-25, 2007. You may register online at: www.samaritancc.com/affiliated/cbtw. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Sue Joiner at sjoiner@samaritancc.com or call 505.332.8020.

Pastor Paul Joncas: Biking for MS July 7 - 8
While Paul Joncas has not been able to ride a regular bicycle since shortly after his diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis, he is now able to ride a recumbent tricycle. He writes, "Believe it or not, it is easier for me to ride the recumbent tricycle 10 miles than to walk one block due to the constant vertigo that has been my companion for over 2 and 1/2 years." He has signed up for the upcoming Colorado MS Bike Ride, July 7-8, and his goal is to ride between 30 and 40 miles each day. You may sponsor him online as a rider in Team Sugar Bee. You may also send a contribution to him at P.O. Box 152, Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545. He writes, "I appreciate your support and look forward to letting you know how I do."

An Invitation to All Lutheran Musicians and Pastors
The Association of Lutheran Church Musician's (ALCM) Biennial Conference in Houston, TX is just around the corner - July 8-12. Registration is still possible for this great pan-Lutheran event. Check for the details at www.ALCM.org. If you have any questions regarding ALCM or the Houston conference, please don't hesitate to call or email Katie Adelman, ALCM President-Elect, 480-948-6050, k1adelman@aol.com.

Peter Mayer in Concert at Bethany Lutheran Church July 10
Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Peter Mayer is stepping outside his role as one of Jimmy Buffett's band members to front his own band, The Peter Mayer Group. Peter has created a compelling and accessible music that is electrifying in live performance. His concert will be at Bethany which is located at 4500 East Hampden Avenue in Cherry Hills Village. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with open seating (first come/first serve). Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, please go to www.bethany.eventbrite.com

Rainbow Trail Bridging Borders Trip Available July 22-28
Rainbow Trail's Bridging Borders Mexico program travels to Juarez, Mexico with high school youth. The youth and Rainbow Trail partner with Casas por Cristo and a Mexican family to build a needed home. For more information contact Assistant Director Audrey Larson at (719) 942-4220 or by e-mail audrey@rainbowtrail.org.

"One Year to Live": A New Adventure in Men's Ministry Pioneered with LMM at Bethany Lutheran Church, Cherry Hills Village, CO
Join the men of Bethany at a "Backyard BBQ" for men on Saturday, June 23 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the lawn to learn more about the retreat and new ministry. Bethany is located at 4500 E. Hampden Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado. For additional information on the Bethany Men's experience see their website .

Midland Lutheran College Hosts 4th Annual Colorado Event
Midland Lutheran College will host a complimentary event for the whole family on Saturday, July 28th at Bear Creek Lake Park at Pelican Point located at 15600 West Morrison Road in Morrison, Colorado. Reservation information will be coming soon but you may contact Kathy Kaup at the college with any questions. The email address is MidlandInColorado@mlc.edu or (800) 642- 8382 x 6060. Also, check out the website for more information and a map to the park.

Rainbow Trail High Adventure Trip
Rainbow Trail offers high adventure trips through Compass Points Guiding Youth in New Directions. Rainbow Trail offers the opportunity for individual Jr. and Sr. High youth to attend a Compass Points trip through their "Open Weeks" during the week of July 29 - August 4, 2007. For more information, please contact Assistant Director Greg Larson at (719) 942- 4220 or by e-mail greg@rainbowtrail.org.

California Lutheran University Presents Two Events for Young People
On August 2-4, California Lutheran University will be holding its 16th Annual Invitation to Service event and its Youth Ministry Training Event. For more information and/or to register for either of these two events, please contact the Church Relations Office at 805-493-3936 or email to Linda Leblanc at leblanc@callutheran.edu. Early bird registration ends June 30.

Healthy Congregations Workshop Scheduled
If you and/or your congregation missed out on the previous workshops in the Rocky Mountain Synod, now is the time to plan to attend the next workshop that have been scheduled. Leadership in Anxious Times will take place on Saturday, August 25, at All Saints Lutheran Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico. To get more information about the event, you may contact Pastor Philip Wangberg at the church (505- 898-3932) or send him an email message at phil_aslc@comcast.net.

Rainbow Trail Men's Golf Retreat September 13 - 16
Faith on the Fairways will offer you the opportunity to play 45 holes of golf while finding the relationships held between your life of faith and time spent in the game. Rocky Mountain Synod Bishop Allan Bjornberg will be our spiritual leader for this weekend of faith, fellowship and deepening our relationships with Christ. For more information, click here.

Healthy Congregations Workshop Scheduled
If you and/or your congregation missed out on the previous workshops in the Rocky Mountain Synod, now is the time to plan to attend the next workshop that have been scheduled. On Saturday, September 15, Pastor Nathan Doerr will be facilitating a workshop titled Creating a Healthier Congregation at St. Philip Lutheran Church in Littleton, Colorado. To contact Pastor Doerr, call him at
303-979-4491 or send him an email: stphilipchurch@stphilip-co.org

Bethany Lutheran Church, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado Pioneers a New Adventure in Men's Ministry with Lutheran Men in Mission
A new approach to men's ministry developed by Lutheran Men in Mission (LMM) is launching at Bethany this year with Todd Little and Ed Cleaver as co-leaders. Guys in their 20's to 40's (or thereabouts) are invited to join a "Band of Brothers" through outdoor adventure, fellowship, and a deeper walk with Christ at the "One Year to Live" retreat September 21-23. The retreat will be held La Mancha lodge near Buena Vista, Colorado.

Called Back to the Well Offers a Retreat for Lay Leaders
Called Back to the Well will offer a retreat for lay persons Nov. 9-12 at the Norbertine Center in Albuquerque. Cost for the retreat is $150. This is a wonderful way for congregations to deepen their commitment to spiritual growth and renewal. For more information, contact Sue Joiner or visit our website: ww w.samaritancc.com/affiliated/cbtw.

Augsburg Fortress is pleased to present "The Story of Lutheran Revival," an evangelizing church DVD. This resource can be used in conjunction with the 2005 resource titled "Renewing the Passion - a guide to spiritual revival." A discussion guide is inside the pocket of the DVD that will guide and aid readers in exploring what revival means for Lutherans. Through these resources, leaders may initiate a process of preparing, mentally and spiritually, to engage in spiritual renewal services throughout the ELCA.

One of the goals of this DVD is to include the entire church in conversations of spiritual renewal. As described by ELCA leaders, we too can claim the word "Revival" as another way of being refreshed for our journey and mission ministry. The unit of Evangelical Outreach and Congregation Mission (EOCM) offers a Revivalist Network of preachers and teachers to be the keynote preachers for your contextual revivals or spiritual renewal services.

The Rocky Mountain Synod has a couple of copies of the DVD available that may be reserved and checked out. Simply call the office at 303-777-6700 (800-525- 0462) or send an email message to jladd-horkey@rmselca.org . You may also order copies of the DVD from Augsburg Fortress by calling the toll free number (800-328-4648) or by going online.

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Lutheran Disaster Response
Bringing Help and Hope
Phone: 773-380-2748
Fax: 773-380-2493
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