June 27, 2019

Your weekly news & updates

This Week in Worship This Sunday we conclude our four part series on the Holy Spirit. This week our centering image for the work of the Spirit is water. Water has long been an important image for our faith beginning with the waters of our baptism. It was after His own baptism that the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove comes down and descends upon Jesus. Water is featured throughout Scripture as a right of passage from one stage of life to another. This week we will be taking a look at such a rite of passage as Elijah passes the mantle of prophet on to Elisha, part of this passing takes place through the water of the Jordan River. For reference please read 2 Kings 2:1-14. Also take some time to pay attention to the ways you see water shaping the environment around your lives. What does the role of water in our lives tell us about how God works in our lives through his Spirit?

Our next series will focus on aspects of Paul’s letters of advice and counsel to churches and individuals. The series is called “Weekend Letters” and gives us the chance to receive the same direction and encouragement that Paul offered the early church.    Pastor Steve

Pastor’s Upcoming Schedule

I will be out of town on vacation July 12th though 22nd. When Marcy and I planned this trip for our family five months ago it was with the expectation that Pastor Anita would be returning as the church’s Associate Pastor. We had no idea that DUMC would not be transitioning a new Associate Pastor during this time. Pastor Todd McCullough will begin his time at DUMC on July 7 and will be preaching on July 14 and 21. Todd was not expecting a change either and is committed to being the P astor of the Week at Camp Tekoa in Hendersonville NC July 15th - 19th. There will be a pastor on call during this time who will be announced later. Thank you for your understanding as we go through this time of transition.--  Steve Autrey Senior Pastor Denver United Methodist Church

Farewell Reception Honoring David Adams Join us for a cookie reception to say farewell to David Adams, who has been our Associate Director of Worship Arts. The reception will be held on Sunday, June 30th in the Library after both the 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. worship services. A basket will be available for cards and/or gifts for you to thank David for his many contributions to our worship ministry. Come and help us show our appreciation to David for his years of service to DUMC.

Church Directories We still have several directories in the church office for families who sat for a portrait. Please stop by during office hours (Mon-Thurs, 8:30-5:00) or on Sunday mornings to pick up your copy. If you would like a directory and did not sit for a portrait, a $7 donation is very much appreciated. See Wendi Brooks ( wendi.brooks@denverumc.org ) for your copy.

Communion Servers

Help is needed at all services to serve communion each month. Teams of 2 are scheduled on a rotating basis with a yearly schedule available each January. If you would like to be a part of this serving team, please contact Wendi Brooks at wendi.brooks@denverumc.org for more information.

Thank You Thank you to our amazing church family during David’s illness and at his celebration of life service. Thanks for all the prayers, cards, food, visits, and most of all your genuine compassion during a difficult time. What a blessing to witness God’s love in action.  Jennifer Kight

Honduras Mission Trip The Honduras Mission Team is spending a July week in the village of La Laguna facilitating a camp for 100 kids at a community school. We are collecting monetary donations to purchase school supplies for their Kindergarten classroom. Donate online at denverumc.org/giving and select Honduras or cash/check (with Honduras in memo) in offering plate. Thank you for connecting DUMC to the community of La Laguna Honduras!

Church office hours

The church offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. The church offices will reopen on Monday, July 8th

New worship times begin July 7th!

In an effort to maximize our best use of time, we’re moving our Sunday service times to:  8:00 a.m. (Traditional Worship)  9:30 a.m. (Contemporary Worship) 11:00 a.m. (Blended Worship)  Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and come ready. It’s going to be great!!

Join us for Kaleidoscope VBS July 15th-17th!

We welcome all kids from the community ages 3 through 5th grade to join us! (Children must be at least 3 years old, and they must be potty-trained to participate. VBS is free to attend). Register online at denverumc.org/vbs . The deadline to register is Wednesday, July 10th. Contact Cortni Bazzle at cortni.bazzle@denverumc.org OR Jennifer Ingalls at jennifer.ingalls@denverumc.org for more information.

JOY lunch with new Associate Pastor Mark your calendars JOY! You have a lunch date with Pastor Todd McCollough Thursday, July 11th at 11:00 a.m. at the CORC. This is your opportunity to welcome and talk with our new Associate Pastor. Enjoy a lunch of sub sandwiches, chips and ice cream sundaes as we fellowship together.

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