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Koinonia Newsletter
April 7, 2022
Photo by B. Van Camp
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Upcoming Sunday Messages
Please join us for services at Koinonia on Sunday mornings at 11:00...

April 10, 2022: Palm Sunday with Ellen Ireland

April 17, 2022: Easter Sunday with Craig Little

April 24, 2022: Guest Speaker - Sedona from Haus of Purrl


Masks are optional and we request that folks remain at home if they feel ill. 
Giving
We count our blessings and give thanks for all the time, talents and treasures shared with our beloved community. Contributions can be mailed to Koinonia at 730 25 Road, Grand Junction 81505 or click on the link below to share your offerings via PayPal.
https://www.paypal.me/koinoniagj

(photo by Haley Van Camp)
Did You Know?
Koinonia is participating in the upcoming April Foods Day food drive with Grand Valley Interfaith Network (GVIN). During Sundays in April (10th, 17th), you may pick up a brown grocery bag with a list of requested items at Koinonia. You might even pick up a couple of bags and do this with a friend. You do not need to purchase all of the items included on the list.
PLEASE KEEP THE LIST OF ITEMS ON THE BAG AS THIS IS THE ONlY WAY WE CAN IDENTIFY THE AGENCY TO WHICH IT WILL BE DIRECTED. Filled bags can be returned to Koinonia on or before April 17 or can be dropped of at the east parking lot of Downtown Vineyard Church at 5th and Grand on Saturday, April 23 from 9 to noon. If you choose this delivery, please enter the parking lot from 5th St. You may choose which organization to donate to when you pick up your bag at Koinonia:
  • The Food Pantry (for those who live in their vehicles or carry a backpack)
  • Grand Valley Catholic Outreach
  • Child and Migrant Services
  • Clifton Christian Church Food and Clothing
  • Community Food Bank 
Koinonia will be hosting a "Help Light the Night" music concert which is a fundraiser organized by high school students across the valley to raise money to provide solar lamps to underdeveloped countries. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. We hope you will come support this important cause. 
 
Are you looking for a legitimate way to donate money to help the people of Ukraine? Below are three highly-rated organizations with experience and success in their missions, and you can click on the underlined links below for more information:

 
In February, Janie White shared the quilt block that she made to represent Koinonia in the Church of the Brethren Association for the Arts. Each congregation is allowed to submit two quilt blocks, and our second lovely quilt block is shown here, created by Diane Mather. Our blocks will be combined with others from across the nation to make wall hangings that will be auctioned off to raise money for hunger projects. Thanks again to both Janie and Diane for representing Koinonia in this important fund-raiser.


 


Western Slope Faith Leaders of Together Colorado are offering monthly book discussion groups on banned books. Koinonia will be hosting the next book discussion featuring Caste on Monday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. 
2022 Daily Lent Reflections
40-Day Journey Coming out of Covid
 

Thursday, April 7, 2022
Be mindful of the Jesus in our midst
who is very much alive today.
 

Friday, April 8, 2022
Understand how far love will go toward healing
the divisiveness in our country.
 

Saturday, April 9, 2022
Reflect on the changes that have taken place in your life.
 

Sunday, April 10, 2022
Sing your favorite hymn today. Say grace before each meal.
 

Monday, April 11, 2022
Reflect on the activities that you devote the greatest amount of time.
 Are you happy with what it says about your priorities?
 

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
How can you become less possessive of your time and energy?
Play catch with a child. Teach a child to ride a bike,
sing a song, or crochet a potholder.
 

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Reflect on what material possessions, people, fears
or emotions you allow to have power over you.
 
Prayers and Concerns

Please pause to hold in your heart the prayers and concerns of our beloved community:

  • For the family and friends of Howard Revie who recently passed away.  (The Revies have visited Koinonia numerous times over the years and are close friends of the Van Camps. Many of you know Howard's wife as "Miss Diane," Haley and Natalie's dance instructor for many years.)   
  • For the safe travel of friends and family. 
  • For those who are ill and those who are facing the end of their lives - may they find peace and comfort.
  • For food insecure individuals.
  • For strength to be beacons of peace and justice.

You are invited to share the circumstances that are touching your heart in recent days. Please contact Bonnie (administrator@koinoniagj.org) or Ellen (director@koinoniagj.org) if you have joys, concerns, and/or prayer requests that you would like to share with the community.


 
Happy Birthday from our Koinonia Community!

Upcoming April Birthdays

John Gribben 4/6
Sophia Dickerson 4/12
Deb Allerton 4/15
Dennis McCary 4/17
Keith Dickerson 4/26
Jeannie MacArthur 4/27
 
Council Updates
    Treasurer's Report

Through the first quarter of 2022, Koinonia’s unrestricted income has been $1094 higher than budgeted, but expenses have been $592 above budgeted. That means our “net income” is about $500. Special offerings for a variety of uses and funds are not included in the above values.  

The next Council meeting is
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.

March Council Minutes
February 2022 P&L
Koinonia's Values
Our Core Values
  • Supporting individual spiritual journeys
  • Living connected to Source
  • Finding inspiration from the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, Buddha, and others
  • Finding inspiration from diverse spiritual practices and faith traditions - including our Christian heritage
  • Affirming people of all ages, sexual orientations, and backgrounds
  • Living peacefully and simply - together creating a supportive community
  • Advocating for human and Earth justice - locally and globally
  • Living with curiosity and compassion

Many of Koinonia's core values are aligned with its Church of the Brethren and American Baptist heritage.
 

Be sure to check our shared e-Calendar with CSL for upcoming meetings and events by clicking here. As you're viewing the calendar, click on an event to see its additional information. 
 
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Office Phone:
(970) 242-3947

Address:
730 25 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505

Spiritual Director:
Ellen Ireland
director@koinoniagj.org
available by appointment

Office Administrator:
Bonnie Van Camp
administrator@koinoniagj.org
Office hours: Mondays and Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
and Wednesdays 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
(970) 201-0040

Koinonia Council:
council@koinoniagj.org

Koinonia Gathering Team:
gathering@koinoniagj.org
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