Join us for WORSHIP
Season of Epiphany January 6th- March 3rd
Epiphany means MANIFESTATION- God's presence in our life, God's work in us and in our world.
So, how do we manifest God's presence in the world?
By being kinder than necessary!

 Be A Little Kinder Everyday! 

In the season of Epiphany, we are going to practice being little Christs for the sake of the world. Last Sunday you received an index card. If you were not here, just use any card you have at home.
On one side of the card write things you’d like to do to connect with other members of LOTM. So, if you are over say 50, make an effort to get to know someone under 50 (or pick a different age number), invite a member you have not seen in church in a while to attend with you, invite a family that you don't know very well  to dinner. Be creative and think outside the box.

On the other side of the card write acts of kindness directed toward people outside of the LOTM community. Or combine outside and inside and invite an non-church friend to attend a service at LOTM with you. Please hang onto your cards and we will collect them at the end of next month and compile a list of all the random acts of kindness we do as a church. We will use them during Lent for inspiration. So, have fun being kind to all people. It may become a habit! During the Season of Epiphany we will continue the work that begins at Christmas time:

 When the song of the angels is stilled,
When the star in the sky is gone,
When the kings and princes are home,
When the shepherds are back with their flocks,

Then the work of Christmas begins:
To find the lost,
To heal the broken,
To feed the hungry,
To release the prisoner,
To free the nations,
To bring peace among peoples,
To make music in the heart.
                                                                                                 Howard Thurman               
 Participate in our EDUCATION programs

BIBLE STUDY RETURNS!

There are two Bible study groups on Wednesday. 
10:30 - 11:30 - Bible Study focused on exploring the Biblical context, theology and scholarship. No previous biblical knowledge required!
12:00 - 1:00 pm - Now What? Enhancing Mindfulness through the Study of Scripture. 
 

See WHAT’S HAPPENING at LOTM

Theo Talk (Sunday, January 20th, 10:30am) 
Come and share your thoughts about building a legacy for LOTM. Dave Domzal  and Ferol Menzel will share the new LOTM legacy gift fund policy and what it means for the future of our church. There will be time for discussion and an opportunity to ask questions. At the annual congregational meeting on January 27, we will vote on an amendment to the constitution that addresses this legacy gift fund.

Church Council Meeting (Tuesday, January 22th at 6 pm)  Anyone may attend.

Benefit Concert (Saturday, January 26th at 5:00pm) by Brian Hanly and William David to support LOTM Day Services

Annual Congregational Meeting January 27th following the service!!!
 LOTM belongs to us all so it is important for all of us to participate in the annual meeting. Together we will celebrate our 2018 achievements, learn about happenings behind the scene, and vote on the 2019 budget, an amendment to the constitution, new council members and several other leadership positions. Regular and seasonal members may vote at this meeting.  A member is defined as some- one who communes regularly and donates financially.  We will need a quorum to vote on these important items, so please plan to attend. 
 
New Sound System and Carpeting coming the end of February!

Rumor Control about Monitors
As part of the new sound system, two monitor screens will be installed on the walls adjacent to the banners.  In the past, natural lighting in the sanctuary has prevented us from enhancing services and  meetings with the showing of visuals. These monitors will enable us to do have that capacity.  There seems to be concern about the use of the monitors, so to clarify:

• They will NOT block your view of the pastor or banners.
• The service will NOT be showing live during the actual service.
• They will NOT necessarily be used every Sunday.
• They will NOT change the altar.
• They will NOT replace the bulletin.
• There will NOT be a "bouncing ball" to follow during singing.
• There will NOT be Bronco games showing during the service! (bummer!)

Connect with others through FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES

The Ladies Lunch Bunch 
Due to a lack of response, Ladies Lunch Bunch is cancelled for this Thursday. If you want to meet in February, please call Darlene Muschette (585-455-4528) or email her at revdrmom@lordofthemountains.org.

Yak and Yarn (Thursdays at 3 pm) 
You are always welcome to join the ladies who are knitting hats or scarves or prayer shawls. By the way, they also solve the problems of the world! 

Son Seekers (Friday at 9 am)
Son Seekers has begun the winter snowshoe season. Meet Fridays at the church at 9:00am for a wonderful time of snowshoeing and community. 

Sanctuary Choir and Bell Choir

Thursdays, Sanctuary choir meets at 5 pm for rehearsals.
Thursdays Bell Choir, please contact Christy Reinking for specific times. 
We welcome people who love to sing to join choir at all times.

Take part in OUTREACH within our congregation 

Summit Concert Band Fundraiser Breakfast (Sunday, Feb 3rd, Elks Lodge)
Fundraiser Breakfast at the Elks Lodge to benefit the Summit Concert Band will be from 9 am-noon.  Please see any of the band members to purchase $12/advance ticket.  Children 12/under are $6 at the door.  Tickets can be purchased through: Linda Salhany, Theo Barron, Jim Luellen, Ken Cremer, Mark and Donna Clark, or Bill Kyrioglou.

Federal Workers 
LOTM is here to support members of our family effected by the government shutdown.  If you are one of those individuals who have needs, please contact Pastor Liliana or the church office.
 

Take part in OUTREACH to our community and the world

Fundraiser for Blue River Horse Center (February 10th, 9:00am - 12:00pm)
We have a great All-You-Can Eat Breakfast fundraiser, with live music by Randall McKinnon, coming up on Sunday, February 10^th  at the Elks Lodge in Silverthorne. We hope you, your family and friends can attend and enjoy great food, fun games, happy music, and a silent auction -- all for a great cause! 
Buy your tickets here: https://www.blueriverhorsecenter.org/elks-breakfast

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION  BRUNCH!  Also at The Elks Lodge, on Fenbriuary 10th. We will combine the two events in a joyous harmony!

"Earth's Challenges, this Century" (January 30th, 6:30 - 8:30pm) 
An open panel discussion on the challenges that face our Earth. Sponsored by High Country Conservation, the event is taking place at the Adventure Park Lodge in Frisco. 
Panel members are:
Douglas Carlson - Natural Challenges like earthquakes, sunspots, volcanoes and asteroids
Doug Muschett: (LOTM) Climate change / human caused
Dave Mathews - Climate Change / naturally caused
Jack Alper: Human caused extinction / population and consumption 

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

Thank you to friends & members of LOTM for the 94 pledges totaling $317,840 for the 2019 budget. 

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.