Join us for WORSHIP

Sunday, December 23  - Getting our hearts ready for the big JOY of Christmas time by celebrating St.Joseph and St.Mary, the Mother of our Lord.

 Monday, December 24  -Christmas Eve Services

    Christmas Eve Family Service with Christmas Pageant at 5:00 pm

    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7:00 pm

    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 9:00 pm

Monday, December 24     Nursery is open for parents who need a quiet place to change diapers, rock or feed a baby.  No attendant available on Christmas Eve.

Participate in our EDUCATION programs

Bible Study Group will take a two week break and will resume on January 9th.

There will be two Bible study groups starting in January:
10:30 - 11:30 - Bible Study focused on exploring the Biblical context, theology and scholarship;
12:00 - 1:00 pm -  Enhancing Mindfulness through the Study of Scripture; 
 

 

See WHAT’S HAPPENING at LOTM

Tuesday, December 25       Christmas Day the church is closed
Wednesday, December 26  Church is Closed

New Sound System
Coming in 2019 LOTM will have a new sound system integrated with a hearing loop system(T-coil)
ALL attending LOTM services will REALLY hear!
As with any home improvement project, additional needs appear.  So the sanctuary will receive new carpeting since the T-coils are placed under the carpet.  
Finally, LOTM will be moving into the modern sound technology era. In the Narthex is more information for hearing aid users as well as the more detailed letter that was sent out electronically last week. 
Deepest gratitude to our two donors who are covering the cost of the sound system.  The carpet and installation will come from LOTM building reserve fund. If you would like to donate to the Sound System/Carpet Project, you may leave your contribution in the offering plate or mail it to the church. Please note the project on the memo line of your check.

Be The First to explore the redesigned LOTM website: There is a prize if you visit the website and find hidden symbols. check it out at  lordofthemountains.org
 
Connect with others through ACTIVITIES

Yak and Yarn (Thursdays at 3 pm) 
You are always welcome to join the ladies.

Prayer Shawls Needed

Summit Medical Center is in need of prayer shawls for patients.  The shawls do not need to be fancy or any particular color.  We have some bar if you would like to use it.  If you would like to learn to knit, the women of Yak and Yarn will help.

Sanctuary Choir and Bell Choir

Thursdays Bell Choir, please contact Christy Reinking for specific times. 
Thursdays Sanctuary choir meets at 4:00 for rehearsal

Take part in OUTREACH within our congregation 

2019 Financial Giving Campaign

Congratulations LOTM members and friends! We have 88 pledges totaling $308,240! Council is now reviewing a revised goal of $320,000. We would like to receive 12 more pledges, including ones of $120 per year to  $35,000! (Just kidding!) The reality is, that to do the things at LOTM that people said was important, we need $18,000 more. Blessings to all that have participated in this campaign and have supported LOTM with their volunteer and financial gifts. Merry Christmas.

Pastor and Staff Christmas Gifts 
Christmas is a time to show our appreciation to our staff (Pastor, Darlene, Liz, Chris, Rita and Jessica). To show your appreciation please place your gift in the Christmas box in the Narthex.  Checks should include a memo line indicating "staff gift". 

Card Ministry
The Card Ministry Committee 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.  dknoeman@comcast.net or 970-453-2685.

Take part in OUTREACH to our community and the world

Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. Essentrics
Mens sana in corpore sano - A healthy mind in a healthy body. 
Essentrics is 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.

Gratitude
For those who donated warm winter clothing for Day Services. 

For all who helped on Saturday, December 15th, with the Christmas Party. It was a huge success! A special thank you to Joe Fassel for bringing his train and sharing it with the children.

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.