Pastor's Office

For pastoral care needs Pastor Mandy can be reached by phone (720) 334-9943 or email pastor@sslu.org

2022

Connecting at St. Stephen's - Week of 1.3.2022

Happy New Year!

This week at a glance:

Thursday:

9:30am Centering Prayer*

Sunday:

9:00am Worship (in person or on Zoom)

*Bible Study and Centering prayer remain on Zoom for the time being, links can be found below.

Support for those Impacted by Fires

Two households of pastors and more than a dozen congregation members have been impacted by the fires in Boulder county last week. Bishop Jim is working closely with pastors in the Boulder-Broomfield conference to help facilitate support and tangible donations. There will be a time for other gifts and donations directly to members of and pastors of our sibling congregations, however as of right now, donations to Lutheran Disaster Response is the most helpful thing. You can give directly to fire relief efforts here:

https://community.elca.org/uswildfires?_ga=2.234963713.100560610.1641316639-182188664.1641316639

Christmas "Un-decorating"

Saturday, January 8th - 9 am. Many hands make light work!

Volunteer Opportunity

The city of Northglenn is providing a winter night shelter in the old rec center and is in need of breakfast and dinner meals. If you are interested in helping to make and deliver 25 prepackaged meals, please talk to Pastor Mandy. If there is enough interest we will sign up to provide meals at least twice a month.

Worship Assistants

If you are interested in serving in one of the following ways, please email (office@sslu.org) or call (303-452-5469) the office. A link for a sign-up will also be available soon.

• Greeter/Usher

• Assisting Minister

• Cantor

• Lay Reader

• Communion Assistant

• Media Booth

• Counter

Recurring and On-line Giving

We are transitioning to a new giving platform for giving called Tith.ly and will no longer be using Vanco as of December 31, 2021. If you use Vanco online, app, or text to give for recurring giving please look for an email from Pastor Mandy on transitioning to this new platform.

Aside from lower fees, Tith.ly is very user friendly and puts you in control of your giving. If you would like to set up on-line and recurring giving, follow this link (https://tithe.ly/give?c=4626012) to the giving page, follow prompts to set up an account, and search for St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. Please consider covering the fees associated with your giving so that we receive the full amount you desire for us to receive.

Adams County Mask Mandate

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church will follow the Adams county and CDC guidelines for all gatherings until further notice.

All persons 2 years of age and older, including fully-vaccinated individuals, should wear face coverings indoors in public in areas with high rates of community transmission, which currently includes Adams and Arapahoe counties.

Starting January 9th

All persons attending in-person worship must show proof of vaccination. Masks will continue to be encouraged. Please provide proof to Tammy.

Zoom Links

**No Bible Study January 5th**

Wednesday - Bible Study, 9:30 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 844 7903 8748

Password: 496597

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Thursday - Centering Prayer, 9:30 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 835 6480 4415

Passcode: 496597

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**No Bible Study January 6th**

Thursday Bible Study, 7pm click here to join

Meeting ID: 897 5728 5363

Passcode: 579463

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Sunday Worship, 9:00 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 876 0834 4518

Password: 369289

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If you haven't done ZOOM before you should probably log on ten minutes before your session is supposed to begin so that you can download the software on to your computer. There's an introductory user's guide to ZOOM you can download - click here. You can use any of these numbers to call into a ZOOM meeting. If you access ZOOM this way you will need the meeting ID number and password. If your calling plan charges you for long-distance call, you will be charged that rate during the call.

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In Our Prayers

• Carl

• Gertrude

• Wayne

• Elaine

• Lois

• Dot & Ron

• Crystal

• Pat & Family

• Shawn & Family

• Bob

• Leann

• Jack

• Dee

• Lois

• Barbara

• Jim and Marie

• Joell

• Sandra

• Mel Walker

• Carter

• Jesse

• Margaret

• Sarah

Prayers for all who are ill with Covid-19 or struggling with persistent barriers to wellness because of Covid-19.

Please call or text Cyndi Skillings with prayer requests: 303-886-9019

In-Person Worship

All are invited to worship in-person.

• All persons aged two and older are required to wear a mask.

• If you are feeling unwell, please join us for worship via Zoom.*

• Sharing of Peace: choose means of sharing peace that minimize personal contact. Examples: elbow/fist bumps, hand hearts, bowing, peace sign… etc.

*Worship will still be available over Zoom if you do not feel well or if in-person worship is not possible or comfortable at this time.

For pastoral care needs Pastor Mandy can be reached by phone (720) 334-9943 or email pastor@sslu.org

2021

June 21, 2021

Ways to Connect

Wednesday - Bible Study, 9:30 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 844 7903 8748

Password: 496597

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Thursday - Centering Prayer, 9:30 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 835 6480 4415

Passcode: 496597

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Thursday Bible Study, 7pm click here to join

Meeting ID: 897 5728 5363

Passcode: 579463

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Sunday Worship, 9:00 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 876 0834 4518

Password: 369289

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In-Person Worship

All are invited to return to worship in-person. Masks are encouraged but not required for fully vaccinated attendees. Worship will still be available over Zoom if in-person worship is not possible or comfortable at this time.

THANK YOU!!

- Thanks to Karen, Sharon, Theresa, Dan, Russ, Sandra, and Curt for their work pulling weeds and clearing one of the two dead trees on our property.

- Thanks to all who joined in our first ever pickup choir this past Sunday. We hope to make this a regular monthly event for folks who cannot commit to choir but would still like to bless our worship with their voice. The pickup choir gathers early before worship to learn an easy piece for the anthem or offertory music for the service that day. Stay tuned for the next pickup choir opportunity!

Worship Assistants Needed

With the return to in-person worship, we are in need of volunteers to run a regular service again. These duties include:

-Bullletin Folders (can be done on Sunday before worship)

-Greeters

-Ushers

-Lay Readers

-Communion Assistants

-Counters

If you are interester in serving in one or more of these roles, please contact the office. Thank you!

Caring for Community

For the month of June we will be collecting personal care items for the food bank at Good Shepherd.

In Our Prayers

Prayers for all who are ill with Covid-19 or struggling with persistent barriers to wellness because of Covid-19.

Please call or text Cyndi Skillings with prayer requests:

303-886-9019

For pastoral care needs Pastor Mandy can be reached by phone (720) 334-9943 or email pastor@sslu.org

May 31, 2021

Ways to Connect

Wednesday - Bible Study, 9:30 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 844 7903 8748

Password: 496597

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Thursday - Centering Prayer, 9:30 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 835 6480 4415

Passcode: 496597

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Thursday Bible Study, 7pm click here to join

Meeting ID: 897 5728 5363

Passcode: 579463

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Sunday Worship, 9:00 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 876 0834 4518

Password: 369289

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If you haven't done ZOOM before you should probably log on ten minutes before your session is supposed to begin so that you can download the software on to your computer. There's an introductory user's guide to ZOOM you can download - click here. You can use any of these numbers to call into a ZOOM meeting. If you access ZOOM this way you will need the meeting ID number and password. If your calling plan charges you for long-distance call, you will be charged that rate during the call.

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Return to In-Person Worship June 6th

Beginning on June 6th, all are invited to return to worship in-person. Masks are encouraged but not required for fully vaccinated attendees. Worship will still be available over Zoom if in-person worship is not possible or comfortable at this time.

Worship Assistants Needed

With the return to in-person worship, we are in need of volunteers to run a regular service again. These duties include:

-Bullletin Folders (can be done on Sunday before worship)

-Greeters

-Ushers

-Lay Readers

-Communion Assistants

-Counters

If you are interester in serving in one or more of these roles, please contact the office and we will let our schedulers know. Thank you!

Caring for Community

For the month of June we will be collecting personal care items for the food bank at Good Shepherd.

april 12, 2021

Ways to Connect

Thursday - Centering Prayer, 9:30 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 835 6480 4415

Passcode: 496597

One tap mobile

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Sunday Worship, 9:00 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 876 0834 4518

Password: 369289

One tap mobile

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+13462487799,,87608344518#,,,,0#,,369289# US (Houston)

If you haven't done ZOOM before you should probably log on ten minutes before your session is supposed to begin so that you can download the software on to your computer. There's an introductory user's guide to ZOOM you can download - click here. You can use any of these numbers to call into a ZOOM meeting. If you access ZOOM this way you will need the meeting ID number and password. If your calling plan charges you for long-distance call, you will be charged that rate during the call.

+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

+1 253 215 8782 US

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Synod Assembly

This year Synod Assembly will be virtual and take place Thursday, April 29th - Saturday, May 2nd. Perhaps you have been curious what happens at these annual meetings, but haven't been able to travel or attend as a guest for other reasons. This is a great year to tune in, and we have the capacity to include guest viewing along our voting members. Check out the schedule here.

Let Pastor Mandy know if you are interested in attending all or portions of this year's assembly.

Bible Study

Due to scheduling issues, Bible Study is on hiatus until May 5th/6th.

Caring for one another:

One of the great joys of worship on Zoom is seeing all of the fury, feathered, and scaly companions of our congregation. One of these companions, Jetta and her family, are in need of help. Two weeks ago Jetta injured her hind leg and is in need of surgery. Stephanie and Julie have shared what Jetta (their black lab) means to them and are asking for support in the form of prayer and donation to help this surgery happen. If you are in a place to lend a hand, please click the link below. Thank you for your generosity in helping one of our own.

GoFundMe for Jetta's surgery

In Our Prayers

Gertrude Cabana, Stephanie Casias, Elaine Dunbar, Dot Fox, Nancy Jessee, Craig Jessen, Louise Kruse, Paul Kruse, Alfred and LeeAnn LaFrance, Ben Lubben, , Delores Nikunen, Jan Speer, Jim Stettenbenz, Marie Stettenbenz, Mark Stettenbenz, Nate Vettel (Wilma Adams’ grandson), Alex and Leo (friends of Roberta Boitano and Kim Gustad), Diane (Flo Christian’s daughter-in-law), Duane (Amy Burke's father), Gertrude Cabana's brother and sister-in-law, Frank (father of Frank Gibbard), and all who are ill with Covid-19 or struggling with persistent barriers to wellness because of Covid-19.

Please call or text Cyndi Skillings with prayer requests:

303-886-9019

For pastoral care needs Pastor Mandy can be reached by phone (720) 334-9943 or email pastor@sslu.org

March 8, 2021

Ways to Connect

Wednesday - Bible Study, 9:30 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 844 7903 8748

Password: 496597

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Wednesday - Midweek Gathering, 6:30 pm click here to join

Meeting ID: 833 8572 0598

Passcode: 916998

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Thursday - Centering Prayer, 9:30 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 835 6480 4415

Passcode: 496597

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Thursday - Bible Study, 7:00 pm click here to join

Meeting ID: 448 754 9312

Password: grace

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Sunday Worship, 9:00 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 876 0834 4518

Password: 369289

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If you haven't done ZOOM before you should probably log on ten minutes before your session is supposed to begin so that you can download the software on to your computer. There's an introductory user's guide to ZOOM you can download - click here. You can use any of these numbers to call into a ZOOM meeting. If you access ZOOM this way you will need the meeting ID number and password. If your calling plan charges you for long-distance call, you will be charged that rate during the call.

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+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

+1 253 215 8782 US

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Special Congregational Meeting – Sunday, March 14^th following worship

In late December, congress passed the second round of Covid relief. Part of this relief was additional funding for the Payment Protection Program (PPP) and the opportunity for organizations that received a PPP loan in the late spring to apply for an additional loan. These loans are forgiven so long as they are used by a certain date and used specifically for payroll, mortgage reduction, and utilities. Essentially this loan becomes a grant. St. Stephen’s received one of these loans in early summer and utilized it within the time frame specified and will have that loan forgiven. With this second round of loans and additional funding, we were encouraged to apply and have been approved for a second PPP loan. Because of the amount and the way that this program works as a forgivable loan if used for payroll, mortgage reduction and utilities, we need to agree to receive this loan as a congregation.

We will hold a congregational meeting on Sunday, March 14, 2021 immediately following worship to vote to receive a second Payment Protection Program Loan.

If you have any questions please reach out to Pastor Mandy, Russ Skillings – Council President, or Curt Williams – Council Parliamentarian.

Opportunities for Engagement in Lent

SUNDAYS IN LENT

9 am Worship on Zoom

10:30 Faith Formation: Spiritual Practices that Root and Grow Us

Pastor Mandy will lead us in conversation about various spiritual disciplines and practices that help us to remain grounded and connected to God and one another.

WEDNESDAYS IN LENT

12pm – 5pm Open Sanctuary Space

Sanctuary will be open for mediation and reflection with a prayer station

Sign up in advance on this form, by emailing Pastor Mandy

(pastor@sslu.org), or calling Pastor Mandy (720)334-9943.

There are no set time limits on how long an individual may stay, but masks and physical distancing between members of different households are required.

6:30 pm Lenten Meal/Social gatherings on Zoom

Prepare a simple meal and gather for connection

7:00 pm Lenten Midweek Services on Zoom

A simple service with reflections from Urban Servant Corps Interns and Alumni about finding God in unexpected places.

March 1, 2021

Ways to Connect

Wednesday - Bible Study, 9:30 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 844 7903 8748

Password: 496597

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Wednesday - Midweek Gathering, 6:30 pm click here to join

Meeting ID: 833 8572 0598

Passcode: 916998

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Thursday - Centering Prayer, 9:30 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 835 6480 4415

Passcode: 496597

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Thursday - Bible Study, 7:00 pm click here to join

Meeting ID: 448 754 9312

Password: grace

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Sunday Worship, 9:00 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 876 0834 4518

Password: 369289

One tap mobile

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+13462487799,,87608344518#,,,,0#,,369289# US (Houston)

If you haven't done ZOOM before you should probably log on ten minutes before your session is supposed to begin so that you can download the software on to your computer. There's an introductory user's guide to ZOOM you can download - click here. You can use any of these numbers to call into a ZOOM meeting. If you access ZOOM this way you will need the meeting ID number and password. If your calling plan charges you for long-distance call, you will be charged that rate during the call.

+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

+1 253 215 8782 US

+1 301 715 8592 US

+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)

Special Congregational Meeting – Sunday, March 14^th following worship

In late December, congress passed the second round of Covid relief. Part of this relief was additional funding for the Payment Protection Program (PPP) and the opportunity for organizations that received a PPP loan in the late spring to apply for an additional loan. These loans are forgiven so long as they are used by a certain date and used specifically for payroll, mortgage reduction, and utilities. Essentially this loan becomes a grant. St. Stephen’s received one of these loans in early summer and utilized it within the time frame specified and will have that loan forgiven. With this second round of loans and additional funding, we were encouraged to apply and have been approved for a second PPP loan. Because of the amount and the way that this program works as a forgivable loan if used for payroll, mortgage reduction and utilities, we need to agree to receive this loan as a congregation.

We will hold a congregational meeting on Sunday, March 14, 2021 immediately following worship to vote to receive a second Payment Protection Program Loan.

If you have any questions please reach out to Pastor Mandy, Russ Skillings – Council President, or Curt Williams – Council Parliamentarian.

Opportunities for Engagement in Lent

SUNDAYS IN LENT

9 am Worship on Zoom

10:30 Faith Formation: Spiritual Practices that Root and Grow Us

Pastor Mandy will lead us in conversation about various spiritual disciplines and practices that help us to remain grounded and connected to God and one another.

WEDNESDAYS IN LENT

12pm – 5pm Open Sanctuary Space

Sanctuary will be open for mediation and reflection with a prayer station

Sign up in advance on this form, by emailing Pastor Mandy

(pastor@sslu.org), or calling Pastor Mandy (720)334-9943.

There are no set time limits on how long an individual may stay, but masks and physical distancing between members of different households are required.

6:30 pm Lenten Meal/Social gatherings on Zoom

Prepare a simple meal and gather for connection

7:00 pm Lenten Midweek Services on Zoom

A simple service with reflections from Urban Servant Corps Interns and Alumni about finding God in unexpected places.

February 22, 2021

Ways to Connect

For pastoral care needs Pastor Mandy can be reached by phone (720) 334-9943 or email pastor@sslu.org

Sermon from Ash Wednesday

Sermon from 2.21.21

Please click the links above for the manuscript of Pastor Mandy's sermon from Ash Wednesday and this past Sunday.

Wednesday - Bible Study, 9:30 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 844 7903 8748

Password: 496597

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Wednesday - Midweek Gathering, 6:30 pm click here to join

Meeting ID: 833 8572 0598

Passcode: 916998

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Thursday - Centering Prayer, 9:30 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 835 6480 4415

Passcode: 496597

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Thursday - Bible Study, 7:00 pm click here to join

Meeting ID: 448 754 9312

Password: grace

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Sunday Worship, 9:00 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 876 0834 4518

Password: 369289

One tap mobile

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+13462487799,,87608344518#,,,,0#,,369289# US (Houston)

If you haven't done ZOOM before you should probably log on ten minutes before your session is supposed to begin so that you can download the software on to your computer. There's an introductory user's guide to ZOOM you can download - click here. You can use any of these numbers to call into a ZOOM meeting. If you access ZOOM this way you will need the meeting ID number and password. If your calling plan charges you for long-distance call, you will be charged that rate during the call.

+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

+1 253 215 8782 US

+1 301 715 8592 US

+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)

Opportunities for Engagement in Lent

SUNDAYS IN LENT

9 am Worship on Zoom

10:30 Faith Formation: Spiritual Practices that Root and Grow Us

Pastor Mandy will lead us in conversation about various spiritual disciplines and practices that help us to remain grounded and connected to God and one another.

WEDNESDAYS IN LENT

12pm – 5pm Open Sanctuary Space

Sanctuary will be open for mediation and reflection with a prayer station

Sign up in advance on this form, by emailing Pastor Mandy

(pastor@sslu.org), or calling Pastor Mandy (720)334-9943.

There are no set time limits on how long an individual may stay, but masks and physical distancing between members of different households are required.

6:30 pm Lenten Meal/Social gatherings on Zoom

Prepare a simple meal and gather for connection

7:00 pm Lenten Midweek Services on Zoom

A simple service with reflections from Urban Servant Corps Interns and Alumni about finding God in unexpected places.

Many members of our congregation have received one or both of their Covid-19 vaccines. This is delightful and hope-filled news!

The vaccines are quite exciting too! For the first time vaccines are helping our bodies build antibodies by using messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)! For scientists and science enthusiasts this is exciting news. This video helps to explain how it works.

Getting vaccinated when we are able helps to protect ourselves from the virus, and studies are showing that it also reduces the risk that we will spread it to others. However, until we reach a level where nearly all have had the vaccine, community spread is still possible. So we continue to wear our masks, and prioritize safe gatherings - small numbers, virtual whenever possible - to keep one another safe, healthy, and whole.

Thanks to Tammy Wollbrinck for sharing this and helping us to understand what it means to be a vaccinated community!

Caring for one another

Here are the "buddies" that are checking in on each other:

If you do get a "buddy," please be sure to let Karen Shifty know. Thanks to all of you who are putting in the extra effort to keep us connected!

In Our Prayers

Gertrude Cabana, Stephanie Casias, Elaine Dunbar, Dot Fox, Nancy Jessee, Craig Jessen, Louise Kruse, Paul Kruse, Alfred and LeeAnn LaFrance, Ben Lubben, , Delores Nikunen, Jan Speer, Jim Stettenbenz, Marie Stettenbenz, Mark Stettenbenz, Nate Vettel (Wilma Adams’ grandson), Alex and Leo (friends of Roberta Boitano and Kim Gustad), Diane (Flo Christian’s daughter-in-law), Duane (Amy Burke's father), Gertrude Cabana's brother and sister-in-law, Frank (father of Frank Gibbard), all who are ill with Covid-19 or struggling with persistent barriers to wellness because of Covid-19.

We surround Arlene Mathiesen and all who morn the death of her son Jason, and cousin Lois, with prayer and loving care.

We surround Jim and Marie Stettenbenz and all who morn the death of his brother Jim, with prayer and loving care.

Please call or text Cyndi Skillings with prayer requests:

303-886-9019

For pastoral care needs Pastor Mandy can be reached by phone (720) 334-9943 or email pastor@sslu.org

january 11, 2021

Ways to Connect

Wednesday - Bible Study, 9:30 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 844 7903 8748

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Thursday - Centering Prayer, 9:30 am click here to join

Cyndi Skillings will lead us in a time of contemplation and centering prayer.

Meeting ID: 835 6480 4415

Passcode: 496597

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Thursday - Bible Study, 7:00 pm click here to join

Meeting ID: 448 754 9312

Password: grace

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Sunday Worship, 9:00 am click here to join

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If you haven't done ZOOM before you should probably log on ten minutes before your session is supposed to begin so that you can download the software on to your computer. There's an introductory user's guide to ZOOM you can download - click here. You can use any of these numbers to call into a ZOOM meeting. If you access ZOOM this way you will need the meeting ID number and password. If your calling plan charges you for long-distance call, you will be charged that rate during the call.

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Giving Envelopes

2021 Giving Envelopes are available for pick-up in the office during the following times:

Monday 1/11: 9:30 am - 4:00pm

Wednesday 1/13: 11am - 4:00pm

Other times may be arranged by contacting the office.

CHANGE OF DATE: Annual meeting will take place on Sunday, January 31,2021 immediately following worship.

Committee and Ministry group leaders, please remember to submit your reports!

Caring for one another

Here are the "buddies" that are checking in on each other:

If you do get a "buddy," please be sure to let Karen Shifty know. Thanks to all of you who are putting in the extra effort to keep us connected!

In Our Prayers

Gertrude Cabana, Stephanie Casias, Elaine Dunbar, Dot Fox, Nancy Jessee, Craig Jessen, Louise Kruse, Paul Kruse, Alfred and Leeann LaFrance, Ben Lubben, Jason Mathiesen, Delores Nikunen, Karen Shifty, Jan Speer, Jim Stettenbenz, Marie Stettenbenz, Mark Stettenbenz, Nate Vettel (Wilma Adams’ grandson), Alex and Leo (friends of Roberta Boitano and Kim Gustad), David (Karen Harmon's cousin), Diane (Flo Christian’s daughter-in-law), Duane (Amy Burke's father), Kevin (friend of the Burke family), Gertrude Cabana's brother and sister-in-law.

Please call or text Cyndi Skillings with prayer requests:

303-886-9019

For pastoral care needs Pastor Mandy can be reached by phone (720) 334-9943 or email pastor@sslu.org

january 4, 2021

Ways to Connect

Wednesday - Bible Study, 9:30 am click here to join

Meeting ID: 844 7903 8748

Password: 496597

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Thursday - Centering Prayer, 9:30 am click here to join

Cyndi Skillings will lead us in a time of contemplation and centering prayer.

Meeting ID: 835 6480 4415

Passcode: 496597

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Thursday - Bible Study, 7:00 pm click here to join

Meeting ID: 448 754 9312

Password: grace

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Sunday - Synod-wide Worship , 9:00 am click here to join

Staff from the Office of the Bishop have coordinated a synod-wide worship event for this Sunday 1/10/21 as part of the larger RMS ZOOMfest (information below). This is a great opportunity for us to connect with and experience the gifts present within our region. Pastor Mandy will be participating in the leadership of worship.

** Please note this is a different link than our usual Sunday Worship**

January 8th-January 10th

ZOOMfest 2021

Are you seeking a moment of connection in the midst of social distancing? Perhaps a spiritual retreat that doesn't require the risk of travel? Seeking meaning in a weary world?

Rocky Mountain ZOOMfest 2021 has a little bit of something for everyone! Check out the schedule of events here. Including synod-wide worship at 9:00am on Sunday. Pastor Mandy will be participating in worship leadership and we are invited to join in with congregations throughout the Rocky Mountain Synod for worship together.

More information can be found on the Rocky Mountain Synod web page: https://www.rmselca.org/zoomfest

Giving Envelopes

2021 Giving Envelopes are ready and available for pick-up in the office during the following times:

Wednesday 1/6: 11am - 12:30pm, 3pm - 5pm

Saturday 1/9: 9:30am - 1:00pm

Monday 1/11: 9:30 am - 4:00pm

Annual meeting will take place on Sunday, January 17th following worship.

Committee and Ministry group leaders, please remember to submit your reports!

Caring for one another

Here are the "buddies" that are checking in on each other:

If you do get a "buddy," please be sure to let Karen Shifty know. Thanks to all of you who are putting in the extra effort to keep us connected!

In Our Prayers

Gertrude Cabana, Stephanie Casias, Elaine Dunbar, Dot Fox, Nancy Jessee, Craig Jessen, Louise Kruse, Paul Kruse, Alfred and Leeann LaFrance, Ben Lubben, Jason Mathiesen, Delores Nikunen, Karen Shifty, Jan Speer, Jim Stettenbenz, Marie Stettenbenz, Mark Stettenbenz, Nate Vettel (Wilma Adams’ grandson), Alex and Leo (friends of Roberta Boitano and Kim Gustad), David (Karen Harmon's cousin), Diane (Flo Christian’s daughter-in-law), Duane (Amy Burke's father), Kevin (friend of the Burke family), Gertrude Cabana's brother and sister-in-law.

Please call or text Cyndi Skillings with prayer requests:

303-886-9019

For pastoral care needs Pastor Mandy can be reached by phone (720) 334-9943 or email pastor@sslu.org