Connecting our church and community to become change agents for Jesus.
Good morning, COG family!

This Sunday we celebrate America's 235th Independence Day! July 4th is a day when many Americans will get together with friends and family to cook out and enjoy time together. I hope that everyone has a fun and safe weekend.

More importantly, take time to celebrate the freedom we have in Jesus. If we have proclaimed Jesus as our Lord and Saviour, we are free indeed. As Christians, this does not mean we have the freedom to do whatever we want, but the freedom to live a life that glorifies God.

"So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."
John 8:36

Be salt and light,

Pastor Chris
Tithes and Offerings
Thank you, COG family, for your generosity! Here are our giving numbers for the last two weeks:

Week of June 20, 2021
Giving: $5,418.48
Weekly Budget: $10,296.31
Year to Date Giving: $2243,145.08
Year to Date Budget: $257,404.75


Week of June 27, 2021
Giving: $10,305.14
Weekly Budget: $10,296.31
Year to Date Giving: $253,450.22
Year to Date Budget: $267,704.06

Below are the ways that you can contribute your tithes and offerings to the church.

  • Write a check to the church. You can either mail it to the church or stop by the church and put it in the slot of our mailbox located by the doors of the North Building (4343 S. Flanders St. Centennial, CO 80015).
  • Bill Pay through your banking institution.
  • COG website - online giving.
Pray First Resources
As we continue to commit to Pray First, we want to provide resources to help us grow in our prayer walk. Tom King from the Vision Team has done a great job of gathering resources, and we will provide them on a regular basis.

These are June's resources:
Music Ministry
Do you play an instrument and would like to join the COG music ministry? Pastor David is looking for musicians to join the team. If that's you, email Pastor David.
Chefs of Grace
The Chefs of Grace are starting back up! With COVID restrictions behind us, the Chefs of Grace are planning fellowship events that include great food. If you have a talent for cooking, baking, grilling, etc., the ministry leadership would love to talk with you. Email Rhonda Mott for more information.
COG Little Free Library Box
In another effort to connect our church and community, and to serve our community, we would like to set up a library box at COG. This would allow us to provide a variety of books for small children, teens, and adults. If you have a love for books and would like to champion this endeavor, email Pastor Chris.
Upcoming Events
Communion
We will be observing the Lord's supper on July 18th. If you will be watching online and would like elements, we have them at COG in small sealed containers. Email Anita to coordinate a pickup day and time.
Hope for Nicaragua Mission
The Hope for Nicaragua Mission Team will be going to Honduras this year. Please email Eric Paulsen if you are interested in going or supporting this year's mission trip. 

The team is also recruiting a long-term volunteer webmaster proficient in WordPress and a video production person skilled in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, VEGAS Pro, or a similar video editing platform.

Thanks and blessings,

 Eric
Women's Ministry
The next Ladies Fellowship event is July 10th for an easy 3.1-mile walk around Quincy Reservoir. We will continue fellowship with iced coffee at Endless Grind Coffee shop at 17070 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80015.

Plan to meet at the Summit Elementary School 18201 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80015 which is across from Quincy Reservoir at 8:00 am. 
Rockies Faith Day
If you have signed up, please pay for your tickets as soon as possible. Write a check to Community of Grace and put "Rockies Faith Day" in the memo line. We will announce when tickets are on site so you can pick them up.

Colorado Rockies Faith Day is on August 18th at 1:10 pm, which includes a post-game concert by Mercy Me. Tickets are $18 per person.
Fit2Serve
Biggest Loser Challenge
Fit2Serve ministry will be running a Biggest Loser Challenge in August. You can get more details and sign up at the Get Connected table in the back of the sanctuary. Start coordinating workout buddies and food friends and let's lose some of those Covid pounds we gained over the last year.
Youth Camp Fundraiser
There is a fundraiser going on to help cover travel expenses for the youth camp. When you walk into the sanctuary, you will notice a wall with colored envelopes. Each envelope has a number ranging from $1 to $100. If you can financially support the youth camp trip, take an envelope and place that amount inside of it. You can then place the envelope in the offering plates or boxes in the sanctuary.

Thank you for supporting the youth!
Women's Bible Study
You can still join the Friday morning women's Bible study on The Simplest Way to Change the World: Biblical Hospitality as a Way of Life by Dustin Willis and Brandon Clements. This 6-week study will delve into hospitality as a natural and effective way to build relationships for Christ. The cost for the book is $14.00 on Amazon. 

Join us Friday mornings on Zoom beginning at 9:30 AM! Contact Judy at 303-378-1904 or email Judy Cale for more information.  
Men's Friday Morning Bible Study
A study of the minor prophets began just last week! You can still join us as we use the Navigators' LifeChange Bible study Minor Prophets 1.  This study highlights several of the lesser-known Old Testament books with an emphasis on applying God's Word to your daily life. This group meets at 6 am on Friday mornings in the COG North Building. Contact Karl Been for more information: 720.284.4750.
Men's Bible Study
Men, do you need a place to be encouraged and challenged? Join Pastor Joel for a time of looking into God's Word and applying it to your life. We will meet from 6:00 to 7:00 on Tuesday mornings. Email Pastor Joel if you have questions. Join via Zoom here.
Community of Grace
Sunday Prayer Time
Join in for corporate prayer time every Sunday morning from 8:00 - 8:30 am via Zoom. The link and login are the same every week.
Meeting ID: 598 261 804
Passcode: 053343

If you have questions, email Kathleen Chandler.
Celebrations
Family Fellowship
What an enjoyable morning! Before we were filled with God's word this past Sunday, we were filled with delicious snacks, goodies, and drinks provided by the Chefs of Grace. This was a great time of gathering together to catch up and enjoy fellowship time. Thank you, Chefs of Grace, for providing a great pre-service gathering.