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ADVENT CALENDAR
Praying with the Saints in Advent
St. Nicholas, St. Lucia, St. Joseph, St. Mary
Even as we look to Christ as our light, breaking through the darkness of these often cold and dark days, we can also see the light reflected - however imperfectly - in the lives of ordinary people, who have done extraordinary things in their lives. The Saints of the old days are for us models of faith to follow, inspiration for our daily lives.
This Advent we will celebrate the lives of St.Nicholas, of Saint Lucia, St. Joseph and of Mother Mary. Our beloved saint Katie Romanoski and her artist grandchildren have created a new banner for Advent: A Mary pregnant with the Word of Life, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
December 1st
Choir practice 10:00:- 12:00
The Enneagram Group 10:00-11:30 am
12:00pm Sloppy Joe's Lunch for all.
1:00pm Decorate the Church
& Making of Advent Wreaths with Church Families
December 2nd
Celebration of St. Nicholas' Day.
St. Nicholas will join our Sunday Service
December 15th
11:30- 2:00-ish Christmas Party with Santa and his reindeer
& electric train village.
Bring a small gift for your child with the child's name on it. Bring another used small gift in good condition from your child's old collection, for kids who come to FIRC..
December 16th
A Worship Service of "Lessons and Carols".
December 23rd
Advent Story with Godly Play
December 24th
Christmas Eve Services
5:00pm Family Service
7:00pm Candlelight Service
9:00pm Candlelight Service
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Important Church Events
Group Study: Enhancing mindfulness through the study of scripture.
How our life story connects and is enhanced by ancient spiritual stories.
Wednesdays, 10:30- 11:30 am, at church.
This group is for retirees and parents who work from home.
Getting Ready for Christmas
Saturday, December 1
Noon-2 pm
Families are invited to make an advent wreath for their home.
Pastor will teach the meaning of Advent candles and prayers.
Join in decorating the church for Christmas.
Sloppy Joe's for lunch!
Fair Trade
Due to the heavy snow last Sunday creating low attendance, the Fair Trade Market will continue this Sunday.
Children's Church Schedule
Dec 2nd – St. Nicholas – (Dave Domzal as St. Nicholas) – shoes filled with gold chocolate coins
Dec 9th – St. Lucia – Family Service(no noisy offering)
A Girl with a Crown of Candles Recessional kids with crowns Santa Lucia
Dec 15th - Santa with Reindeer and Joe Fassel's electric train village.
THEO-TALK DECEMBER 9TH
Building a Legacy at LOTM
Please plan to attend the Theo-Talk on the benefits of planned giving at LOTM. Tina Kvitek, the Regional Gift Planner for the ELCA Rocky Mountain Synod, will lead the discussion on the many ways that planned gifts, such as bequests, can both benefit the donor and advance the mission of LOTM in the years to come. The RFT Committee identified the importance of planned giving, and a Gift Committee, headed up by Ferol Menzel and Dave Domzal, developed a Gift-giving Policy for LOTM. The Church Council approved the policy at its November meeting.
Ladies Lunch Bunch
The Ladies Lunch Bunch will next meet on Dec 12, weds, at noon at the Red Mountains Grill. See sign up sheet on table in Narthex or just come!
Yak and Yarn
Thursdays at 3 pm
The ladies of Yak and Yarn will be putting out hats and scarves in the Narthex for $5-$10. Buy them for yourselves with the proceeds going to the LOAF Emergency Fund or buy one to donate to the homeless. You can hand one to someone you see that looks cold or leave them for people at Day Services.
You are always welcome to join the ladies or bring items you have made at home.
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Announcements
Community Christmas Concerts
Mark you calendar to attend these community concerts and support the many LOTM singers and musicians performing in them.
December 9 6:00 pm Community Holiday Concert at Riverwalk
The LOTM Bell Choir was selected to perform.
December 16 6:30 pm Messiah Sing-A-Long with the Summit Choral Society at the Silverthorne Pavilion.
Nativity Scenes
We welcome you to bring and display your nativity scene at church during Advent.
Christmas Is a Time of Giving
Christmas is also a time to show appreciation to our church staff (Pastor, Liz, Chris, Jessica, Darlene, Rita). If you would like to make a donation towards their gift, a Christmas box is in the Narathex. Checks should indicate on the memo line"staff gifts".
Window Replacement
A new pane for the cracked window in the sanctuary has been ordered and should be installed in a coupe of weeks.
Men's Winter Parkas Needed
Every year some Day Services clients are woefully unprepared for the cold weather. Please check your closets for extra men's parkas that could be passed on to a needy client.
Warm boots, hats, socks and gloves are also needed. The hand warmer packets are also very popular. Our storage space is limited so please no dress clothes.
Thank you for supporting Day Services!
2019 FINANCIAL GIVING CAMPAIGN UPDATE
GOAL: $355,000
As of 11/26/18 the Giving Campaign has received 57 pledges for a total of $214,000
At this time however, we are a bit behind if we are going to reach our goal. Each dollar of support is important to continue our ministries to do God's work, increase programming for people of all ages,provide reasonable compensation raises for staff, and keep our beautiful facility operating.
Please prayerfully consider your financial situation and complete a pledge sheet as soon as possible so that the Council and Finance committee can complete the 2019 budget. We value participation and financial commitment at all levels; no pledge is too small! Yellow/orange pledge sheets may be found on the tables in the Narthex.
Automatic bank transfers or credit card deposits can be set up to simplify things. Many or our age-gifted people are taking advantage of direct transfers from retirement accounts. Please contact Amy Simper, treasurer and giving campaign chair, at 303-246-6747 if you have questions.
Card Ministry Team
The Card Ministry Team is in need of new members. This quiet ministry sends condolence, get well, sympathy and special congratulations to LOTM members and friends. Each member serves one month a year. Note cards, postage stamps and guidelines are kept in the Volunteer Room. Recipient names come from the prayer chain list or the Sunday bulletin list. Please let Doris Koneman know if you are ready to release your inner poet. dkoneman@comcast.net or 970-453-2685.
Who likes surprises?
Watch for a little LOTM surprise in a December Field Guide.
Gratitude
For all those who pledged early so that the Church Council and the Finance Committee can work on a budget for next year.
SOS
Thank you for your generosity for the November 2nd Offering- Water Pump Wells for Rural Cambodians. Although last Sunday's congregation was small, their hearts were big. If you were unable to donate, contributions towards the wells will continue to be accepted. We are so grateful for LOTM's commitment to global outreach. A report will be forthcoming. Karen and Ben Little
LOAF
Karen and Jim Johns dedicated a well in honor of their grandson,
Henry James Cornell.
Prayer Shawls Needed
Calling all knitters and crocheters. Summit Medical Center is in need of prayer shawls for our patients. They don't need to be fancy, or any particular color. We have some yarn if you would like to use it. If you would like to learn to knit, the ladies of Yak and Yarn would be happy to teach you or provide you with a simple pattern. Talk to Sally Brown or Rosie Tronnier.
Essentrics - New Time
Mens sana in corpore sano- A healthy mind in a healthy body
(Tuesdays at 9-10 am and Wednesdays at 4-5 pm)
A dynamic, full body workout suitable for all fitness levels that simultaneously combines stretching and strengthening while engaging all 650 muscles.
This class will increase flexibility and mobility for a healthy,
toned and pain-free body.
CONNECTING WITH THE PASTOR
For Pastoral Care, Individual Prayer, Grief Support, Spiritual Direction please contact Pastor Stahlberg at lilianastahlberg18@gmail.com
Church Office Hours
Monday-Friday 9 am -2 pm
The Field Guide goes out on Wednesday morning. Pastor's days off are now MO and TUE.
The deadline for submitting news is Tuesday.
Announcements for the Bulletin: The bulletin needs to be ready by Thursday noon so it can be copied and folded on Friday. The deadline for additional announcements is Wednesday at noon.
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