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Sunday, May 29, 2016
Second Sunday after Pentecost
 We often think of our lives in terms of seasons - the spring of our lives, etc. Often we think of what's going on at a specific point in our lives in terms of the weather. There are sunny times - times of dryness when we feel as if we are in a desert. During times of anxiety and uncertainty an image that often comes to mind for us - whether in our individual lives or within our community life - is a storm. The sense of being tossed about on choppy waves is a most natural response. We know that the shore is out there, but are not sure how to get there. Nor are we sure that the passage to the shore will be safe. Will dangerous rocks hold up or prevent a safe landing?
That's when we need to remember that Jesus is on the boat ... and to remember his words to his disciples who were terrified of perishing: "'Why are you afraid, you of little faith?' Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a dead calm. They were amazed, saying, 'What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?'"
Dear friends, let us fix our eyes on Jesus and look to him to guide us safely to the shore in this season of our lives here at St. Paul's. When we do this, we can never go wrong. Ever!
Blessings to you all.
Lyn+
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 FOR THOSE WITHOUT A COMPUTER!
Some of our parishioners are without a home computer. There is now a laptop set-up in the library for you to use to access the St. Paul's website. On the website you will find information on upcoming events, minutes from the Vestry, a church calendar, and the current week's E-pistle newsletter. If you know someone without a computer, please help to pass the word on!
MEMORIAL DAY - Monday, May 29th. OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED
COFFEE WITH REV. LYN - Wednesday, June 1st from 8:00 to 9:00 am at Momo Lolo's.
HOSPITALITY 
Hospitality is a hallmark of St. Paul's - it is a profoundly Christian value. It's what we do as Christians. Rev. Lyn would like to appeal to everyone to participate in hospitality on Sunday mornings by taking a turn at providing goodies for coffee hour. If we have three individuals each Sunday who are willing to provide something, we will have Sundays covered. As large sign-up sheet will be available on Sunday morning in Bacon Hall.
 MASS ON THE GRASS AND WELCOME SOCIAL
Please mark your calendars. THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE SERVICE ON SUNDAY, JUNE 12 AT 10:30AM. Please all come. This will be a wonderful opportunity to worship God in the beautiful outdoors, as well as to welcome home the children from St. Paul's and St. Luke's who will just have completed their mission trip. These children are modeling for us the most caring, inspiring and innovative ways of "doing church." During the service Jacki and the children will share with us some of their experiences and what they learned during their trip. Following the service there will be an ice-cream social with at least a dozen different toppings!
COLORADO HAITI PROJECT PRESENTATION AND
TUITION DRIVE KICK-OFF
SUNDAY, JUNE 6TH our three month school tuition project begins for students in Petit Trou, Haiti. This is in conjuction with a Diocesan-wide program. Please join us at 9:15 am on June 6th in Bacon Hall for a guest speaker and film
PARISH DIRECTORY UPDATES
There is a draft directory on the St. Paul's Welcome table in Bacon Hall. Please verify your information and make any corrections. If you and your family are not listed and you would like to be included in the directory, please complete a Household Information form and place it in Vikki's inbox located in the library. You will get a name tag too!
 NEW ADULT FORMATION SERIES COMING UP!
We invite you to join the Adult Formation discussions between our Sunday service starting on June 19th at 9:15 am. We will be reading and discussing a book by Stephanie Spellers called
Radical Welcome. This book is particularly timely given
given that as a community we are exploring more deeply what it means to be intentionally welcoming. A description of the book is on Amazon.com and please order your own copy of the book, which is available new, second hand, or Kindle at Amazon.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL-2016 SUMMER ARTS CAMP
June 13th through 16th from 9:00 am to noon. This program is for children preschool through completion of the 5th grade, and we will be sharing with St. Luke's children. Registration is $10.00 per child or $20.00 for a family with 2 or more children. Here you may download a registration form to complete, or contact Jacki Petrino at jlpetrino@gmail.com.
2016 YOUTH MISSION TRIP
We are starting to make reservations and will need a commitment from people on whether their child can come. Activities from Wednesday, June 8th through Saturday, June 11th, with a commitment to return Sunday morning June 12th at 8:30 a.m. at St. Luke's for breakfast and sharing with both congregations during worship.
Cost will be $50, with scholarships available as needed. Download and complete the registration form. Cost will be around $100, with scholarships available as needed. Contact Jacki Petrino with any questions at jlpetrino@gmail.com.
 EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY
EfM is a program dedicated to the spiritual formation of the laity. Meeting in a small group that builds an atmosphere in which deep sharing can occur, participants discuss scripture and tradition and build a sense of their identity as Christians and of how they live into being instruments of God's mission in the world. Asked to describe EfM in six words, participants said: Small faith-sharing group for exploring ministry; Opportunity for learning in supportive community; A fun, thought-provoking learning experience; A prize each time you're there; Understanding my faith in new ways; A way to process your day/life/dreams; A challenging, healing, strengthening faith journey; A flower blooming in the desert; and Getting in touch with head, heart and soul. EfM is a four year program, but participants' commitment is for a year at a time. There is a $350 annual fee, and scholarships are available through St. Paul's. The cost of books and other resources are covered by this fee. The materials are of excellent quality. For more information, contact Laurie Gudim (roseanlaurie@gmail.com) or Terry Birdsong (birdsongco@aol.com).
For a complete calendar of events and meetings, please visit our website at www.stpauls-fc.org.
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SUNDAY, May 29th
8:00 am - Holy Eucharist Rite II No Music
10:30 am - Holy Eucharist Rite II with Music
TUESDAY, May 31st
7:00 am - Weekly Eucharist in the Library. Breakfast at the Breakfast Club (optional).
Rev. Lyn Burns: 970-467-7750
ST. PAUL'S OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, and by appointment.
The Rev. Lyn Burns, Interim Rector - rector@stpauls-fc.org
Vikki Weber, Parish Administrator - office@stpauls-fc.org
Church Office: 970-482-2668
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