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The Family Portrait
JUNE / JULY 2019
On Saturday and Sunday, May 18/19, our Annual Congregational Meetings were held, with about 165 in attendance, total. Several items were discussed and some were voted on, as required by FiC policies: Outgoing Elders: Philip Jongejan, Brett Kellum, and
Becky Scudder were thanked (also Terry Bessler, who agreed to stay on an extra year, to even out the rotation on and off Council).
Outgoing Deacons: Dan Clark, Brian Mapes, and Robin McCarthy. All were thanked for their service.
We will go to one service (10am) on Sundays, plus the normal Saturday night service, starting June 16.
Terry Bessler will join the staff in a part-time Pastoral Care position. Pastoral Care will switch from Elders splitting the alphabet to "neighborhoods" in the worship services where people normally sit. We will be recruiting "neighborhood leaders" to help with this, along with members of the Prayer Team.
Tony Schenk, Pastor of Worship, Music and Technology, shared that he will be leaving his position to serve in full-time mission work in Austria. He, Angela, and Mya will be moving by the end of summer.
ONE Service on Sundays at 10 am
Starting
June 16
June 8/9 We Don’t Listen Well The Sower — Mark 4
June 15/16 Image Isn’t Everything
The Two Sons — Matthew 21
June 22/23 Every Person Matters
The Lost Sheep — Luke 15
June 29/30 We Don’t Get What We Deserve
The Workers — Matthew 20
Ballot Items — Overwhelmingly Approved New Elders: Chris Baker, Susan Faltinson, Dave Jones New Deacons: Lisa Malick, Sue Vencill-Johnson, Paul
Vestal Beyond The Walls update: after 6 months, we are
47% of the way to our 3-year goal of $1.55 million, with $731,559 collected. These funds, along with a $900,000 Promissory Note to be taken with a church member at 4% interest, with payback to occur in 3 years from additional commitments collected, will be used to reduce our current mortgage.
The refinanced mortgage of $1.7 million was approved with Thrivent at a 4.35% interest rate for 10 years; 2nd 10 years' rate TBD. This will result in an annual cost savings on the loan of approximately $125,000.
The savings will be spent with approximately $80,000 to go to support missions and outreach and $45,000 for new staff. A job description has been posted for a Deployment Pastor.
The 2019-2020 annual budget was discussed and approved.
Respectfully submitted: Terry Bessler Council Clerk
Congregational Meeting Summary
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Pray for our team as we head to Guatemala the last weeks of June to share the Gospel and be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Our youth mission team, comprised of 19 students and 3 leaders, will be in Guatemala June 22—28. Please pray for success in ministry, souls to be saved, safe travel, receptive hearts and ears, team unity, growth in the participants, and lives to be impacted by our group.
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The “Bin” Schedule
Collection bins are available at the East and West entrances as an opportunity to help with ongoing ministries. Here’s the current rotation:
Any Weekend: Jesus on Colfax, serves those who are living in motels on E. Colfax. Bring McDonald’s, Panda Express and grocery gift cards and / or cash to the mini-bin located at the Outreach Center in the Lobby.
Any weekend: Refuge Laundry Kits, quarters, laundry pods, dryer sheets. Drop off at the PEAK information desk or set up a collection time with Kelly Vath: [email protected]. 1st weekend: Growing Home, serves homeless families or those at risk of becoming homeless. Bring non-perishable food items, diapers, etc. to be distributed through their food pantry. It’s generally our Communion weekend, so let that be your monthly reminder to bring food for others, as we receive God’s special nourishment.
2nd weekend: Breaking Free ,
sponsored by our Youth, addresses the needs of those living on the streets. Bring new socks for men, individually packaged snacks, winter gloves, hats, disposable water bottles, deodorant, bungee cords.
3rd weekend: The Refuge, a Broomfield ministry that serves those struggling economically, including single moms and homeless individuals. Bring tissues, toiletries, baby supplies (diapers/wipes/food, formula), general (soap/shampoo) and feminine hygiene products, laundry detergent, dish soap.
Storage space is limited at our church; thank you for adhering to this schedule AND for your
ongoing generosity.
Dear Family in Christ Church,
We can’t thank you enough for your help for our Single Moms Mother’s Day Party on May 11th. You stepped in and made so much goodness happen for the moms. The food was incredible, the goodie bags were wonderful, and the extra help from Kokeeta and
Tonya was a sweet gift for sure! Hopefully they can share more with you about their experience and give you a glimpse into this amazing group of moms and the connections and hope that happens there.
This party is an annual event to wrap up our semester, and we’d sure love for you to be part again if you’d like to! (Always Mother’s Day weekend). Also, I’ll be sharing with Kokeeta and Tonya more about the 2019-20 Semester which starts in the Fall and maybe some other ways you all can support these moms and kids! We meet once a month on a Saturday morning, and we are always looking for ways to strengthen the infrastructure of support and encouragement for these moms so that they don’t have to worry about food, childcare, and have a network to turn to for practical needs.
Again, thank you, especially for pulling it all together so fast! When the body of Christ works together, it’s a beautiful thing, and we really are better together.
Peace, Kathy Escobar The Refuge
The Refuge is a local ministry in Broomfield that serves single moms, those who are homeless and/or on the margin, trying to make ends meet.
To learn more about The Refuge, go to http://www.therefugeonline.org/ or contact Kathy (720-270-1298 or kathyescobar.com)
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Connect This Summer Playgrounds, baseball, barbeques, golf, camping, hiking! Summer is upon us… finally!
If you have ideas of ways to enjoy summer in community, please contact the Besslers ([email protected]) and maybe together, we can discover others who share your interests and can join you.
If you're looking for a way to connect with other families, JOIN US! Parents talk…kids play!
Following the 10 am Sunday service (*June 9) on the 2nd and 4th Sundays this summer,
we will be meeting up at a variety of parks in the Westminster & Broomfield area for an extra dose of
Connection, Sunshine & Fun!
Pack a snack, slather on some sunscreen and come Park-A-Palooza with us!
For more information, contact Laura Afflerbaugh at 415-730-7187 or [email protected]
Park-A-Palooza Park Locations:
*June 9 (during the 10:30 service) Westfield Park (115th Ave & Sheridan Blvd)
June 23 Westminster City Park
(aka the Barn Park - 105th & Sheridan)
July 14 Broomfield Community Park
(2nd Ave & Main Street)
July 28 Cotton Creek (11199 Stuart Street)
August 11 Broomfield County Commons
(13200 Sheridan Blvd)
August 25 Westfield Park (115th Ave & Sheridan Blvd)
We have the same great seats as last year, in section U338, between home plate and 3rd base, directly overlooking where the stage will be set up, and most importantly, in the shade! Be thinking about who you can invite to this popular event!
Group rate of $18 includes game and post-game concert
Payment Deadline is July 28; reserve by contacting Margie Bessler at [email protected]. You can pay with cash or by check (made out to Family in Christ) or pay online:
https://www.familyinchrist.com/faith-day/
15th Annual Faith Day at Coors Field
Sunday, August 18 - 1:10 pm
Rockies vs the Miami Marlins Musical Guest: Kari Jobe
Operation Christmas Child
Our second collection for this ministry will be the week before and during Vacation Bible School, from June 3 to June 17. We will be collecting children's socks, Crayola crayons, pencil sharpeners and bouncy balls. Please bring these items to the labeled box in the children's wing.
Seamstresses Needed We are looking for people to help sew simple pillow case or sun dresses for young girls who receive shoeboxes. Diane Long is happy to teach anyone how to do this and can meet with a group to sew together.
Contact Diane (720-514-1034) if you can help.
18th Annual Church Yard Sale Saturday, September 21
As you go through your usable, but unwanted items this summer, please save some for this sale. The money raised will be used towards our annual Operation Christmas Shoe Box ministry.
Watch the August Newsletter for more details. Questions? call Sheila-303-465-3634 or Diane at 720-514-1034
#Relationship Goals
To kick off the summer, we are starting an incredibly important sermon series on relationships. Each week will answer many questions and thoughts youth have on relationships and share how God intended them to be. June 2 ~ #RelationshipGoals For Friends and Dating June 9 ~ #What’sSheThinking?! Q&A Session on Relationships June 16 ~ #RelationshipKiller The biggest killer of relationships and our view of people.
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Sunday Mornings at Church
This time is used to teach 6th-12th grade students how to read the Bible.
10:00 AM: Middle School and High School split into different rooms for their respective studies.
~ Middle School: The Book of Joshua We are studying the book of Joshua and the man himself to learn how to be strong and courageous wherever life takes us. ~ High School: The Sermon on the Mount Dive deep into the word of God and the powerful words Jesus spoke in his sermon on the mount. This time is spent gaining understanding to what Jesus said through discussion, reflection, activities, and prayer.
LIFT Youth Group Sundays at the Church
Summer Hours: 6 to 8 pm
New 6th graders are welcome to join starting in AUGUST. All our current 6th-12th graders, we want you at LIFT! Each youth group gathering includes an energized, exciting, and fun game or theme, a segment of worship and prayer, and a relevant message for all teenagers. Plus, you’ll get the occasional free food! Now that summer is here we will be outside as much as possible. We meet from 6:00-8:00 pm each Sunday at church (unless noted otherwise). However, you are welcome to hangout after 8:00 pm with your friends and leaders.
NO youth group June 23 or 30 due to the students being in Guatemala on a mission trip.
Wes Jones, Student Ministries Pastor [email protected]
303-466-7770 ext. 208
like us at Family in Christ - LIFT Student Ministries.
"Lift Students will Lift Him
who Lifts us to Lift others."
Student Ministries Grades 6 —12
Senior Shout Outs Over the summer, you’ll get to hear from Sydney and Ashley, two of our amazing seniors, give a sermon at youth group. This will be a time to celebrate what God has done in their lives at youth group over the last seven years, as well as give them the opportunity to impart their senior wisdom on all of us!
Epic Hero Men’s Retreat
Are you a boy going into 8th grade or up? If so, we want you to join us for our young men’s retreat !! What: An epic weekend for young men grades 8-12. We will examine what it looks like to be an epic hero for Christ, spend time in the mountains, do fun activities, eat well, and more! It’s everything a teenage boy would love. When: Friday, July 12 - Sunday, July 14. Where: Camping or Cabin (STILL TBD) Cost: STILL TBD but the goal is $50 or less. RSVP/Registration: If your sons are interested in attending this retreat and are available, please tell Wes ASAP, as it will help determine where we are going. Official registration will be opened online in June.
Water World Day
What: A fun gathering and opportunity to spend the day with your youth group friends at LIFT. It is the perfect opportunity to invite any friends who haven’t attended youth group yet, but would be willing to come to water world. Bring money for food/a packed lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, towel, sunglasses, and a water bottle. Who: Any 6th-12th-grade student is welcome! Bring any friends who may be interested. When: Wednesday, July 31 Time: Meet at Water World at 9:30. Pick up at Water World at 6:00 or sooner, if needed Where: Water World 8801 N. Pecos Street, Federal Heights RSVP: If you plan to attend, please let Wes know by Sunday, June 28.
Frisbee Golf and Gospel Training Day
Join us Friday, July 19 for a day to learn how to share our faith, practice it, and play some frisbee golf. Meet at church at 10:00 am. Pack a lunch and bring frisbees if you have them. Pick up at 3:00 pm at the church. Sign up on the sheet in the youth room. *
* We may need help with drivers, so please inform Wes if you are able and willing.
VBS - June 10-14 Children’s Ministry VBS “In the Wild.”
If you (youth or parent) are interested in volunteering at this year’s vacation Bible S c h o o l , p l e a s e e m a i l W e s ([email protected]) or Tonya ([email protected]) ASAP. Youth who help earn money for their student accounts!
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Children’s Ministry 303-466-7770 ext. 209
Kelly Vath, Tonya Baker, Sheila Shea
If you have questions or wish to volunteer, please visit our Children’s Information Desk or email us at [email protected].
Little Lambs Nursery Ministry infants & toddlers / 0 — 4 years
Available at all worship services, our little ones will grow in faith through an interactive program that includes Bible stories, singing praise, play, and prayer.
The Nursery can always use volunteers at any of our services. Help nurture our littlest members and give their parents a chance to be filled with meaningful and undistracted worship, without their kiddos.
Please contact Angela to volunteer. Angela Schenk, Director ([email protected])
Saturdays at
5:00 pm
Kids Rock is a children's program that meets each Saturday night. The children experience exciting Bible stories, music, memory verses and games.
Summer Sundays, beginning June 16 | 10:00 am | W.O.W. Instead of a more traditional Sunday school class, W.O.W. teaches Bible messages in a new and action-driven way in a group setting. WOW will be held in two settings: Preschool kids and a group classroom of 1st thru 5th grades.
Kids in Kindergarten through 5th Grade - Grab your camera—wild encounters are coming! Family in Christ Church's PEAK Children's Ministry Vacation Bible School 2019 takes you on a wild adventure—with elephants & egrets, polar bears & penguins, cockatoos & crocodiles. As you seek out exotic animals, you’ll also find snapshots of real-life encounters with Jesus in Scripture. Kids go from bewildered to believing as they get “In the Wild” at this summer’s VBS.
Register or Volunteer at: https://www.familyinchrist.com/in-the-wild
Please register your children by June 3! This deadline will allow us to have enough crafts and snacks available!!
Registration shuts down on June 3 at Midnight!
2019 VBS
June 10 - 14
Family in Christ currently is seeking to fill three positions: Deployment and Discipleship Pastor
Pastor of Worship Arts Office Assistant
Details of the personal and position responsibilities, as well as the required skills and qualifications, are posted on our website. Go to www.familyinchrist.com; click on “job openings” on the home page or find under the “resources” icon.
Doing Life Together Life Group Ministry Morgan Kellum
It's summer! And around the Kellum house, that means we have our evenings a little more free and fun. That also means that we are starting up our Wednesday Night Sweet Treats. Last year, we discovered just how easy and fun it was to have friends and neighbors mingling and making connections on our back deck. And delicious -- you can't beat homemade desserts and decadent treats! We are intentionally setting aside Wednesday nights again this summer to allow those organic relationships a place to grow and deepen. Starting Wednesday, June 19 from 6 to 8 pm, you can find us in the backyard, serving yummies and enjoying new and old friendships. Guess what? You're invited...not just to join us, but to have your own neighborhood meet-up. Pick a time of week (maybe Saturday mornings work for you), choose a food/beverage (seems like coffee and donuts would be a hit) and start inviting folks you know (we make postcards, post on social media, text friends and make personal invitations). It's that easy. Maybe you'll have a crowd or maybe you'll have two; the goal isn't quantity, it's quality time and quality connections. So pray about it and then get on it -- and then watch God at work. I'd love to hear about your summer connections. Email [email protected] with highlights or questions.
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Come As You Are
Tuesdays - anytime between 4 & 6 pm Prayer is so much more than talking to or with God. It is all about the relationship. If you think about the relationships in your own life, you know the more time you invest in them, the more meaningful they become. There’s no right or wrong way to pray; God just wants you to simply come. Each Tuesday, the Sanctuary is open for you to come, just as you are, and spend special time with God.
Book Club News The book club will meet Monday, June 17 at 7:00 pm at Family in Christ Church. Please bring any special extra book that you have enjoyed over the last 12 months. Our July 15 meeting will be a trip downtown on the B line to stop at the Cheesecake Factory and the Tattered Cover. For August, be reading "East of Eden " by John Steinbeck. All are welcome.
Questions? Call Sheila at 303-465-3634.
Quilt Ministry 3rd Fridays, 10 am to 3 pm — Room 159
All sewing abilities are welcome to help construct simple quilts to be donated to women and children in crisis. Come for an hour or two or the whole day. With notice, childcare can be arranged. Questions?
Call Cheryl Holliday (303-438-9081). Next dates: June 21, July 19, August 16
Rock ‘n Roll Yoga Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 pm — Activity Room These stretching activities help you increase your flexibility, improve your balance and breathing, and to relax. It's also a lot of fun and free!
Adult Tai Chi/Chi Kung Not meeting during the summer months
Holy Yoga Sundays, 8:30 to 9:30 am — Activity Room Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 pm — Activity Room
During the summer months, the Holy Yoga class will be taking a closer look at the Psalms of Ascent from Psalms 120-134. Originally these psalms were sung by worshipers as they made their way to the annual feasts in Jerusalem. The Psalms of Ascent still speak to us today. Like them, we are on a journey of "constant growth, sacrifice, and trusting God for what we cannot see." (Shereadstruth.com) Eugene Peterson wrote that we are pilgrims, but we are also disciples — always moving and always learning. We will use the devotionals to help us understand these psalms from Shereadstruth.com, Beth Moore's study Stepping Up, and Eugene Peterson's book, A Long Obedience in the Same Direction.
During the summer months starting June 16, we will offer a Holy Yoga 101 class on Sunday mornings from 8:30 to 9:30. This 101 class will be a beginner class with a simpler devotional; Monday night will be an extension on the same Psalm with a deeper study and a more advanced yoga class. We hope you can make it to both! We also hope that you stick around for worship after class on Sunday mornings; yoga attire is perfectly acceptable there, too!
ADVENTURE GOLF NIGHT: Friday, August 2; meet at 6:45 pm Group rate: $7.50 (13+) and $6 for kids (4-12) for 36 holes (2 courses)
Please RSVP with Besslers ([email protected]) by July 31.
MOVIE ON THE LAWN: Friday, August 23; Potluck at 6:00 pm, Yard Games til dark Family Friendly Movie —TBA
Who
will you invite?
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August Issue deadline: July 18 Electronic Distribution by July 26 Hard copies available in the Lobby by July 27 / 28
Women’s Ministry
Join us for If:Connect June 2 during 2nd service,
room #159
We'll revisit Angie Smith's talk from IF 2019.
Please register online.
Mark your calendar for the Fall Retreat: Running the Race of Life!
Saturday, October 5 | 8 am to 5 pm ... not your typical women's retreat!
Teams of two will start at FIC and set off on an amazing race of serving our community and building friendships. All abilities welcome. More details to come.
Wednesday Morning Group 9 — 11 am, beginning May 29 Ignite Your Passion for God
by Kay Arthur and Mark Shehdrake What does it take to fuel a faith that burns bright, no matter what? Ignite Your Passion for God, a 40 minute, 6 week, no homework Bible Study, may change your life. We will address six topics which will help us to make our faith stronger and burn brighter as we live our lives in today's busy world.
hosted by Betsy Lamb, at the Legacy Ridge Patio homes For more details or to save your spot:
Thursday Morning Study June 20 — August 8, from 9 to 11 am
Room 159 at Family in Christ Discerning the Voice of God
by Priscilla Shirer Begins with a 45-50 minute video
and then discussion. The 30 childcare spaces have already been filled; you are still welcome to sign-up for the study, but can opt to be
put on a wait list for childcare when signing up. Contact Christi Krupinski for more details:
Tuesday and Wednesday Evening Studies We're taking a break for the summer.
See you again in the fall!
Midweek Women’s Bible Studies
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers):
We had a fantastic year and we're excited to meet up again in the fall. Plan to join us as we live
"To the Full"!
Join us for Friday Night Backyard Bunco!
June 14 — Hawaiian Luau July 12 — Red, White & Blue
August 9 — Una Fiesta!
6 to 8 pm at the Kellum's house (11528 Depew Court)
Invite and friend and bring a snack to share.
Sunday, July 14 | 5 pm at Diane Long's House
Bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share. Rain or
shine, it's always a good time! RSVP online.
For more details for to register for events or classes: https://www.familyinchrist.com/womens-ministries/
DEACONS
Family in Christ Community Christian Reformed Church
11355 Sheridan Boulevard Westminster, CO 80020
www.familyinchrist.com 303-466-7770
Office hours: Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Worship Services: Saturday, 5:00 pm
Sunday, 9:00 am & 10:30 am Children’s Programs
Summer Sunday Schedule 10:00 am beginning June 16
Nursery/Family Worship Room available at all services
Tuesday & Wednesday Evenings Programs for
Children & Adults at 6:30 pm during the school year
Middle & Senior High Youth Sunday Morning,same as worship Sunday Evenings 4:00 — 6:00 pm
Student Ministries 303-466-7770, ext. 208
Wes Jones—Student Ministries Pastor [email protected]
Adult Ministries
Judy Jorden—Community Outreach 303-466-7770
Morgan Kellum—Life Groups 303-818-3727
Char Campbell—Women’s Ministry 303-947-5608
Travis Morgan—Mens’ Ministry 303-552-6432
Margie Bessler—Newsletter Editor [email protected]
Children’s Ministries 303-466-7770, ext. 209
Kelly Vath Children’s Ministry Lead
303-562-7003 [email protected]
Children’s Ministry Coordinators Sheila Shea
303-465-3634 [email protected]
Tonya Baker 720-917-5259
Our MISSION as a Family in Christ: With Prayer and God’s Spirit as our source of power, we will work toward turning the unchurched into attenders, attenders into members, members into disciples, disciples into ministers, and ministers into reproducers. All to the Glory of God.
Our VISION as a Family in Christ is to build a Christian community
where others can come to SEE Christ . . . KNOW Christ . . .
GROW in Christ . . . SERVE Christ . . . SHARE Christ . . .
so that we might fully become a Family in Christ.
Paul Jorden—Senior Pastor 303-466-7770, ext. 203 [email protected]
Carmen Braaksma—Office Manager 303-466-7770, ext. 201 [email protected]
Randy Borden—Facilities 303-466-7770, ext. 207
JoAnn Bjorem—Financials 303-466-7770, ext. 202 [email protected]
Worship, Music & Technology
Tony N. Schenk—Pastor 303-466-7770, ext. 204 [email protected]
Katie Barnhart—Website, App, Communications 303-466-7770, ext. 211
Nursery Ministries Angela Schenk 303-910-3911
At the Congregational Meeting on May 19, we offered our thanks to those who have served on the Council the past three years: Elders Philip Jongejan, Brett Kellum, and Becky Scudder; Deacons Dan Clark, Brian Mapes and Robin McCarthy. Newly elected Elders are Chris Baker, Susan Faltison, and Dave Jones; new Deacons are: Lisa Malick, Sue Vencill-Johnson, and Paul Vestal. Terry Bessler has agreed to serve as Elder an additional year since the Class of 2019 had 4 members and Class of 2020 had just one.
Family in Christ Council ELDERS Todd Afflerbaugh (2021)
415-730-7157 [email protected]
David Anderson (2021) 720-550-1120
Ryan Gallagher (2021) 720-258-5315
Lisa Malick (2022) 941-224-1365
Travis Morgan (2020) 303-552-6432
Travis Nicholson (2020) 303-451-9223
Keith Osborn (2020) 303-465-6066
Sue Vencill-Johnson 303-808-5634
Paul Vestal 509-308-4595or 720-420-0251
Family in Christ Ministry Team
Please feel free to contact an Elder or Deacon; they are available to shepherd and encourage.
Chris Baker (2022) 720-290-9534
Terry Bessler (2020) 720-837-9556
Will Boggs (2021) 303-438-9278
Susan Faltinson (2022) 720-371-3890
Dave Jones (2022) 720-480-5691
Pat LaPlante (2021) 303-913-2643
Diana Rubenking (2020) 303-257-0522