I am home from vacation and looking forward to being back in worship with all of you again this Sunday. We are continuing our exploration of Paul’s letters and this week the text is Colossians 2:6-19. Paul is encouraging his readers to be rooted in Christ so that they can grow strong in Christ. He warns them to not fall for, “. . . empty deceit according to human tradition . . .” What do you think this means? What empty deceit is prevalent in our culture that we fall for? Communion will be served at all services and we are also celebrating new members and a baptism so it will be a great Sunday. Hope to see you then.
Pastor Steve
Congregational News
Sympathy
We extend Christian sympathy to Alex and Peggy Barnard on the death of Alex’s mother, Irma Barnard, who passed away on July 22nd, and to Brian and Kelly Rabalais on the death of Brian's father, Oliver Rabalais, who passed away on July 24th.
Farewell Reception for Mike Sciascia
Help us say good-bye to Mike Sciascia, Director of Student Ministries, who is leaving DUMC to attend Duke Divinity School this fall. Mike's last day is Sunday, July 28th and we will celebrate with him from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center with light refreshments. Cards of appreciation are encouraged.
Starting Point
This casual and relaxed class is for anyone in the church who is exploring membership or would like more information about Denver UMC. The next class is Sunday, July 28th at 6:00 p.m. in the CORC. Childcare is available if you sign up online at denverumc.org/resources. Contact Wendi Brooks at wendi.brooks@denverumc.org for more information.
JOY Book Club
Join the JOY Book Club Monday, August 5th at 1:00 p.m. in the church library to review this month's selection, "White Like Her" by Gail Lukasik. The author adds to the ongoing conversation about race and racial identity in America by looking at the practice of racial passing through one family's story.
Kaleidoscope VBS 2019
VBS 2019
was a huge success!!
Thank you to all of our volunteers for their hard work making it all possible. This year we learned that with God’s Guiding Light and His Truth we can all have a new beginning.
