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Koinonia Newsletter
April 13, 2023


 
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In this email...
 
Upcoming Sunday Messages
Join us for services at Koinonia on
Sunday mornings at 11:00...

April 16, 2023: "Advanced Directive Discussion" with Ellen Ireland

April 23, 2023: "Theosophy and Abstract Art" with guest speaker Matt Jones (curator of The Art Center and instructor at CMU)

April 30, 2023: "Western and Eastern Approach to Christianity" with guest speaker Dee Jaquet

May 7, 2023: Contemplative Gathering with Ellen Ireland

Sharing our Abundance
Thank you for sharing your gifts with our beloved community. Contributions can be mailed to Koinonia at
730 25 Road, Grand Junction 81505. 
Did You Know?  
You're invited to join a
fundraiser for River Canyon School
on Friday, April 14. 
Click HERE  and scroll down for details!
 
Alpine Bank is sponsoring two Community Shred Days that are open to the public 9 to noon:
-Sat. April 15 Downtown Branch
-Sat. April 22 Horizon Dr. Branch 
Click HERE for details.
Please mark your calendars for Koinonia, RCS, and CSL teaming up for a clean-up day on Saturday, April 22 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. (Our March date was postponed due to inclement weather.) Hope you will join us to help spruce things up!

 
A local organization is interested in bringing Gavin Pretor-Pinney, Founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society and an internationally bestselling
author, to Grand Junction to speak in the fall.
For more information, read more  HERE
Prayers and Concerns
Please pause to hold in your heart the prayers and concerns of our beloved community:
  • For Janie's brother-in-law, Floyd, in the passing of his son, Justin
  • For Bonnie's mom, Jeanne, who will undergo back surgery on April 20
  • For victims and families of relentless gun violence
  • For those facing unprecedented natural disasters 
  • For safe travels of many in our community who are or will soon be travelling 
  • For continued healing, strength, and patience for our beloved community members and their families who are facing health concerns

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.
Birthdays!
Upcoming April Birthdays

Deb Allerton 4/15
Dennis McCary 4/17
Keith Dickerson 4/26
Jeannie McArthur 4/27


 
Council Updates
Koinonia Council Members:
David Herr
 Craig Little
Joanna Little
Sue Polan


 

Council is pleased to welcome Nick Gizzi as our new music director!
 
The next Council Meeting is Friday, April 14 at 1:30 p.m. 
 
Action Opportunities
Check out this section in our newsletter for sharing opportunities to learn about issues and take action at the local and state level if desired. If you have suggestions for opportunities, please let Ellen or Bonnie know. 
 APRIL FOODS DAY bags are due back to Koinonia this Sunday, April 16 if you would like yours delivered. You can deliver your own bag if you prefer on Saturday, April 22 between 9 and 11:30 a.m. to the East parking lot of Downtown Vineyard Church on 5th and Grand. Monetary donations are also welcome.

Graphic of Japanese beetle compared in size next to penny with metallic green thorax, reddish-brown wing covers and white hair patches labeled from top to bottom. Graphic reads "A beetle MUST have ALL these characteristics AND be the right size to be a Japanese beetle.Koinonia will be hosting two public meetings for the Mesa County Japanese Beetle committee for neighbors in the Appleton area on Monday, April 17 at Koinonia, one at 9:00 a.m. and the other at 6:00 p.m. All Mesa County citizens are welcome to attend this informal information/question and answer session. Details about the timing of the May 2023 treatment and what to expect on your property before, during and after will be shared. Information about identification, overall management plans, and conducting your own treatment will also be provided.
No RSVP required.
Click HERE for more information. 

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: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
 
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