Prayer from Revised Common Lectionary Prayers,
Consultation on English Texts, 2002.

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!

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.

Don't Worry! Bee Happy! For LSS of Utah
Lutheran Social Services of Utah is hosting its first annual gala fundraiser at the Franklin Covey Stadium Bees Baseball game on Monday, August 13th from 5:50 to 9:00 p.m.

A center field tent, catered food, silent auction, autographs with the famous 'Net Man' and Bee mascot, plus seeing your friends are great reasons to come out! All King's Men quartet from Our Savior's in Roy will sing the national anthem. A mysterious, yet famous, Utah Lutheran will throw in the first pitch!

Adult tickets are $25 and youth tickets are $15 and cover the fundraiser, food and the game. The game begins at 7:00 p.m. Please contact Dave or Janet Pratt or Phil Hazur at 801-776-2189 or oaktree_24@hotmail.com about advance ticket payment and pickup at the will call window. The silent auction and dinner will begin at 5:30 in the Main Central Park Grass Tent and will be hosted by Joan Southwick and Stephanie Rokich.

The LSS of Utah ministries: International Adoption, First Generation Adult & Child Literacy programs (which include: More Blue Sky Center and Worlds of Art Shoppe @ LSS of Utah), an in-home senior assistance program, local Lutheran Disaster Response initiatives, and Fair Trade.

Please visit the Lutheran Social Services of Utah website to get in more information about the agency and its programs.

Confirmation Workshop Coming August 25
Glory of God Lutheran Church, 12200 West 38th Ave in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is partnering with Faith Inkubators of Stillwater, Minnesota, to host area churches for a day-long training event on Head to the Heart confirmation system.

This training event will explore the theology, philosophy, techniques, structure, and resources supporting this parent-involved, arts-based large group/small group model.

For over fifteen years, Faith Inkubators has studied the physiology of the human brain, the power of small group ministries, the practices of the best Bible Camps, and the revolutionary thinking of the brightest pastors, educators and business leaders in the country. They have focused their efforts on creating, incubating and implementing Christian education systems (not just curriculum) with a goal of encouraging life-long faith formation at church and at home this is meaningful and a whole lot of fun.

Glory of God Lutheran Church currently uses the Head to the Heart confirmation system and has been recognized by Faith Inkubators as a church that is using it well. If you'd like to find out more about the confirmation program at this church or just explore the latest in effective and faithful youth ministry, join us on Saturday, August 25, 2007 from 9 am - 3 pm. For more information or to register for this training go online www.faithink.com or contact Jeff Kelty at keltygog@qwest.net or
303-421-2721

Experience Life in a Chinese Village this October
From October 4 thru 20, "Friends of China Service Ventures" will travel to Henan Province, China, to visit their work projects in the Xinyang area. This is an excellent opportunity to experience first-hand the many projects China Service Ventures is involved with in rural Henan and, at the same time, visit some of the most amazing historical and cultural sites China has to offer. What makes a Friends Visitation so unique is that you can see, smell, taste, hear, feel, and learn what it means to live outside a major business center like Beijing and experience life lived in villages, some with no more than 2,000 people. China Service Ventures wants you to encounter a countryside hospital, school, Church, and the children they support. They want you, your friends, and your congregation to understand the needs of those living in China's rural areas and work together with China Service Ventures to make a difference in the lives of rural people.

For more information on the October 4-20, 2007 "Friends of China Service Ventures Visitation", please contact Pastor Steven Ray at 1.877.408.7056 (toll free) or 253.851.7643 or email steverayCSV@aol.com . Also, go to the China Service Ventures website, www.csventures.org, to get more information about other projects of the organization.

ALOA South Carolina Lutherhostel Retreat Scheduled for October
The Association of Lutheran Older Adults has planned a week-long retreat for adults 50 years or older at the beautiful South Carolina Lutheran Coastal Retreat Center from October 21 - 26, 2007. Lutherhostel events at various sites foster opportunities for intellectual, social and spiritual growth. Although worship experiences and presentations are conducted from a Lutheran tradition, non-Lutherans are most welcome.

The Association of Lutheran Older Adults is an inter- Lutheran national movement affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and recognized as a social ministry organization of the Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod.

ALOA is the only national inter-Lutheran organization focused on identifying and serving the needs and interests of Lutheran older adults, with a focus on working with and through congregations, districts, synods and other service ministry organizations to encourage senior ministry and senior involvement locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

To get information about this event and other events hosted by ALOA, please go to their website, http://www.aloaserves.org/events.html .

Global Market for Global Mission
On Sunday, August 26, from 11 a.m. to 2pm on the Augustana Lutheran Church lawn (5000 East Alameda, Denver), Augustana's Global Mission Committee and Lutheran Family Services of Colorado will host a global market. This is a chance to celebrate, connect and learn from the diverse sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and tales of the the many cultures of the globe represented right here in Denver by a variety of refugee, asylee and immigrant communities. There will be global entertainment and food in the midst of a global market of art, crafts, jewelry, fashion, and more - including global passports for the kids! For more information, please call 303-922-3433

A Sabbath Invitation
Come to a Called Back to the Well Clergy Day Apart August 20th. All ministers are invited to this monthly day apart at the Norbertine Center in Albuquerque. We will begin at 9:30 am and end by 4:00 pm. Cost for the day is $25 and includes lunch. You may choose to attend one day or all of the days. Bring your journal. An RSVP would be appreciated. Contact Sue Joiner for more information: sjoiner@samaritancc.com or call 505-332- 8020.

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: ndoerr@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.

Did You Know?
In Denver, an interdenominational "Parish Resource Center" is open to anyone from children to older adults. It is located at 1420 South Holly Street, Denver and can be reached by calling 303-756-9099 (prcco@juno.com) Here are a few of the events that are coming up. You may also call the center if you have questions about a program or project that you or your group might like to work on there. The resource center is sponsoring a variety of training events:

Back to Sunday School
Teacher's Training Saturday, August 25 at Calvary Presbyterian Church, 1420 S. Holly St. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.

Get ready for fall Sunday school! Explore topics that will make your job easier and your work with children more effective. Topics include how children learn, setting up your learning space, classroom discipline, adapting the curriculum, tips for telling the story, using music and art, and teaching prayer and other spiritual practices for young people. For returning teachers as well as those who've never taught before. Bring your Sunday school curriculum, if available. Fee: $15 per person or $40 for a group of three or more from a subscribing congregation. $25 for others. To register call or email the center by August 11, 2007.

Stewardship Fair
Wednesday, September 12 at Green Mountain UMC, 12755 W. Cedar Dr., 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 13 at Calvary Presbyterian Church, 1420 S. Holly St. 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Finalize your stewardship planning! Review annual Stewardship campaign materials, explore year round stewardship resources and materials for stewardship education for all ages. Drop by any time and stay as long as you like. Bring the whole Stewardship Committee! There is no fee and you do not need to register.

Educator's Roundtable - New Resource Review
Thursday, September 27 Calvary Presbyterian Church, 1420 S. Holly St., 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

See what's new in stewardship, faith formation, and curriculum for children and youth and those who work with them. Join us for a resource review and to reconnect with your colleagues. Pastors, youth ministers, family ministries coordinators, religious educators - all who are interested in nurturing faith and education are invited. A continental breakfast will be provided. There is no fee, but you must register. Please call or email the Center no later than September 20 ,2007.

Advent and Christmas Fair
Wednesday, October 24 at Green Mountain UMC, 12755 W. Cedar Dr., 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 25 at Calvary Presbyterian Church, 1420 S. Holly St. 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Worship Ideas * Children's Stories * Intergenerational Activities * Crafts for all ages * Easy Banners.

Gather ideas for Advent activities, special worship services and Christmas programs. Drop by any time and stay as long as you like. Try out a simple craft. There is no fee and you do not need to register.