Deacons' Loose Change Sunday
This Sunday, July 31st is “Loose Change Sunday”. The loose change in the collection plate will go to the Deacons to allow them to continue helping people and organizations in need. If you don’t have loose change, but still want to contribute, just write a check and put “Deacons fund” in the memo line. Thank you for your support!
Children, Family & Youth Potluck
Calling all youth and their parents: The Children, Family and Youth Committee is hosting a potluck lunch this Sunday, July 31st
following the second service.
Bring a covered dish or two and join us in welcoming Margo as our director of Children, Family and Youth Ministries. Drinks and table service will be provided. Margo will share with us her hopes and dreams as well as her vision of what youth ministry here at First Pres might look like. Please join us.
Welcome Party for Margo
For children (5th grade and under) and their parents: This Sunday, July 31st from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., The Children, Family and Youth Committee will be hosting an ice cream social as a welcome party for Margo. This will be a chance to get to know Margo, eat ice cream, play games, and have conversation, fellowship, and FUN!
Bible Study Kick Off & Lunch
Join other women from churches in the Presbytery for an exciting
introduction to “Who is Jesus?” the new yearly Bible study from
Presbyterian Women. A delicious lunch will be catered by Olive Garden. Rev. Amy Mendez, pastor for Church Development and Multi-Racial Ministries, will lead the workshop.
The date is Saturday, August 6th at the Presbytery Center, 1710 S. Grant Street, Denver, CO 80120. The day will start with registration and refreshments at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship and the program. The cost is $10 at the door. RSVP by Wed., August 3rd at noon to Moderator Starr Hildebrand - (303) 420-4186.
Adult Sunday School ~
August 7th through September 4th
Join us starting August 7th for our next adventure in Adult Sunday School. We will be reading and discussing William Willimon’s most recent book Fear of the Other which is a challenging and timely look at the words of First John where we are told that “There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear…” (CEB). “What might this kind of love look like in our world today?” William asks. In the book we will read stories that make us laugh, make us cry, make us angry, make us grateful. In class my guess is we will do the same as we hear each other’s stories.
Let’s plan to get started at 8:45 a.m. or so each Sunday so we have plenty of time to talk and listen, to reflect and ask questions. The books are on order and will be available to be picked up starting this Sunday, July 17th. The cost for a book if you are able to do so is $13.11. Please email Pastor Matt - matt@brightonfirstpres.org if you would like him to reserve a copy for you. In case you’re wondering, William Willimon is professor of the practice of Christian ministry at Duke University Divinity School, having previously served as dean of the chapel at Duke and bishop of the North Alabama Conference of The United Methodist Church.
Let’s plan to get started at 8:45 a.m. or so each Sunday so we have plenty of time to talk and listen, to reflect and ask questions. The books are on order and will be available to be picked up starting this Sunday, July 17th. The cost for a book if you are able to do so is $13.11. Please email Pastor Matt - matt@brightonfirstpres.org if you would like him to reserve a copy for you. In case you’re wondering, William Willimon is professor of the practice of Christian ministry at Duke University Divinity School, having previously served as dean of the chapel at Duke and bishop of the North Alabama Conference of The United Methodist Church.
Schedule:
August 7th ~ introduction and chapter 1 (Saved by the Other)
August 14th ~ chapter 2 (The Other, My Enemy)
August 21st (Learning to Fear like Christians) ~ chapter 3
August 21st (Learning to Fear like Christians) ~ chapter 3
August 28th ~ chapter 4 (Loving the Other in Church)
September 4th ~ chapter 5 (Jesus, the Other)
September 4th ~ chapter 5 (Jesus, the Other)
Thursday Women's Bible Study
The THURSDAY WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY group will meet at Bonnie Stewart’s home at 1502 Bellflower Dr., Brighton on Thursday, August 11th, from 2pm to 4pm. All are welcome. If you have questions or need directions, please call Bonnie Stewart at 303-655-8277.
Lost & Found
Lost something? Found something? We have several items in our Lost & Found box in the church office that need to be reunited with their owners. Drop off any found items in the blue box on the office counter, or take a look to find lost items. Contact Stephanie with questions: stephanie@brightonfirstpres.org 303-659-2192
