Easter at the Olin: April 17th, 12:45pm
As many of you know, COG has been taking Easter meals to the Olin Apartments for years. The Olin is a HUD property located close to Denver's Capitol Hill; it assists older and disabled individuals. The current plan is to go to the Olin to serve meals directly as we have in the past.
We will need people to transport food from COG to the Olin, serve meals in the dining area, take meals to rooms, and give extra meals to the homeless outside.
You need to be at the Olin at 12:45 pm to start serving meals at 1 pm.
If you can make food but cannot help at the Olin, you can sign up to bring food and drop it off at COG. We are asking for you to drop off your food at COG after Sunday service by 12 pm. Please have your food ready to serve (hot, sliced, etc.) and in disposable containers to help ease cleanup.
The Olin is asking all on-site Volunteers to wear face masks to help protect the residents.
There are signup sheets at the Get Connected table with all of the items needed and volunteer spots. If you have questions, you can email Missy or call her at 720-373-0216.
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Ministry Highlight
Children's & Student Ministry
Children's Ministry:
Every Sunday at 10:00 service, we will be in-person with Bible stories, and other fun activities. Don't miss this opportunity to get together with other kids and celebrate Jesus together! Contact Samantha for more information.
Student Ministry:
Just wanted to reach out to keep you in the loop as to what is going on at SOGCOG over the coming months. As always, the Parent Connect page is your best one-stop-shop for everything that is going and can be found here: https://newsletter.dymapps.com/read/31342
Origin Story
The Saga Begins in Genesis
Starting on Wednesday, March 2nd, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
LOCATION: SOUTH Building (Youth)
Sometimes our lives play out like a captivating story capped with a problematic climax; and the reality is that this is true. Our sin has been the overarching issue with all of humanity.
Enter, Jesus
For all eternity, He has had a plan to fix our sin problem and bring himself maximum glory. The entirety of the Bible points to Jesus being the Messiah; The Chosen One.
Join us as we take a look at the major themes and characters in Genesis and how even at the beginning of creation, everything points to Jesus being our Savior.
Good News Club
Community of Grace sponsors a Good News Club at one of our neighborhood elementary school in conjunction with Child Evangelism Fellowship. Currently, six volunteers teach the Bible to as many as 16 children every Thursday.
We would appreciate your prayers for these children! We give a gospel presentation every week. Pray their hearts are receptive to the Truth.
We would also love to add more volunteers to this program. Volunteers do not need to teach; we need help loving on these boys and girls. We also can use snacks, drinks, and small dollar-store items for our treasure box. For more information, connect with Kathleen Chandler via email or phone at 720-621-3602. You can learn more bout Child Evangelism Fellowship at their website.
What’s Happening
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Mark your Calendars: 2022
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Sermon on the Mount
“A Hypocrite…not me!”
4.3.22
“Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 6:1
GIVING - Watch your motives when you give.
(6:1-4)
· Don’t give looking for the ________________________.
· Do give looking for the praise of your _______________.
PRAYING - Watch your motives when you pray. (6:5-8)
· Pray without a __________ to your heavenly Father.
· Pray in ___________ to your heavenly Father.
· Be __________ when you pray to your heavenly Father.
FASTING - Watch your motives when you fast. (6:16-18)
· When you fast, ___________________.
The heart of the matter is the matter of the heart!
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Mindset of Soul Winning: March 20th, 2022 8:45am-9:45am
The Empty Seat" is a great and encouraging read for all Christians. It is packed with true firsthand stories of the power of God in changing lives. Don't be surprised if you shed a tear or two as God opens your heart and mind to what Jesus Christ has done and is still doing through His Gospel. Please sign up at our “Get Connected’ table.
Women's Ministry: Amy Eichenseer will be showing us how to make chunky blankets on Sunday, April 3, 5:30-8pm in the North bldg. There is no cost for this, however, you'll need to get your own
yarn. Hobby Lobby and JoAnn's have theirs on sale frequently. You'll need to get a minimum of 5 skeins of yarn for a 3'x4' blanket. More if you'd like it bigger. We will be using Yarn Bee, 7-8oz (Jumbo), 28 yards per skein for our yarn. You can use similar brands. There is only room for ten people in this class, so sign up at the "Get Connected" table as soon as you have your yarn.
Summer Musical Auditions: April 3rd, & April 10th, right after service
Auditions for this summer's musical will be Sunday, April 3rd and Sunday, April 10th at 12:00 pm. in the North building. Join us for a summer of song, dance, and praise! Call Dawn Gillen, 720-454-6586, with any questions. Songs are available for auditions.
Pre-Easter Cleanup: April 9th, 8:00am
COG family, we have been praying that our congregation invites friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers to Easter Sunday Service. In preparation for that, we are asking for assistance with a bit of spring cleaning around our two buildings. On Saturday, April 9th, at 8 am, we will divide up and tidy the two buildings. If you have a vacuum cleaner, dusting items, brooms to knock down cobwebs, or items to clean bathrooms and windows, etc., please bring them. We will also have a few people walk around the grounds to pick up debris.
If you can help out, please sign up at the Get Connected table. The more hands we have, the easier the work will be. We will also have drinks and snacks for volunteers.
Fit2Serve: Register now to receive your bib and medal for the "He Is Risen" Virtual 5K Bible Race. You can do this race on your own between April 17th and 30th, 7pm. Or you can join a group of COG friends on either Monday, April 18, 1-3pm or on Saturday, April 23, 1-3pm as we walk, run, or jog our way to the finish line. Part of the registration fee will go to "Operation Underground Railroad." A group of experts who assist local law enforcement agencies with anti-child trafficking. For more information or to register, see more details at the "Get Connected" table.
Easter Weekend
Seder Meal & Potluck: Friday April 15th, 6:00pm
We will be celebrating Good Friday together with a Seder observation on Friday, April 15th at 6 pm. For this event, you must sign up so we can have the proper settings for each table. We have sign-up sheets at the Get Connected table. They are grouped by table so you can sign up with family, friends, LifeGroups, or whomever you want. Please sign up by April 10th.
We will also be holding a potluck meal before the Seder observation. Please bring a dish to share if you are attending. Please have your dish at COG by 5:45 pm.
Last names A-N bring a main dish.
Last names O-Z bring a side dish.
The church will provide drinks.
While we want this to be a family participation event, if you need child care during the event, please indicate so on the sign-up sheet. We will have childcare provided on-site. The Seder and potluck will run about two hours long. Email Pastor Chris if you have any questions.
Children’s Easter Event: Saturday April 16th 10:00am-11:30am
Mark your calendars for the COG Children's Ministry Easter Eggstravaganza! We will have bouncy castles, face painting, candy, a photo booth, a puppet show, and more. This event will be on April 16th from 10 am - 11:30 am. We encourage you to invite your friends, family, and neighbors with little ones who would enjoy the event.
Please bring bags of candy to fill Easter eggs for the kids and make sure the candies are individually wrapped. We will have drop bins in the foyer for all donated candy. If you want to bring an extra bag of anything with chocolate and peanut butter for Pastor Chris, you can drop that off in his office.
If you are interested in helping out at the event, email Samantha to see where help is needed.
Easter Sunday: Sunday April 17th, 9:45am
The Chefs of Grace will be providing light snacks before the Easter service starting at 9 am. You can come in early to enjoy some food and fellowship time. This is another great opportunity to invite others to come to COG.
Friday Morning Women's Bible Study: Apr 22nd, 9:30am
We will be starting a 4-week study on Faith beginning April 22. For more details, please sign up at the "Get Connected" table.
Heartsaver CPR AED Course: April 23rd, 2022 9:00am - 1:30pm
Learn Basic CPR and how to use an AED to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrives. Skills covered in this course include choking relief in adults, children, and infants; and what to do for sudden cardiac arrest in adults, children, and infants. The learner receives a card from the American Heart Association. If interested, please sign up at our 'Get Connected' table in back or contact Joyce Baker. Cost is $65.00.
Grace Gathering 1313: Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 1pm-3pm
Everyone is invited to come to the COG North Building for fellowship time on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 1-3 pm. There is no agenda except to spend time together. Coffee and light snacks will be provided.
If you would like more details or if you have questions, you can call or text Bob Cale at 303-378-1903.
Long Scraggy Camping Trip: Labor Day Weekend
Campers and Glampers alike mark your calendar‘s for Labor Day weekend September 2 through the 5. Long Scraggy Mountain Ranch contact Lisa Dole 720-299-4801.
Weekly Events
Student Ministry: Wednesday nights, 6:30pm. South Building. See Pastor J.
Men: Tuesday Bible Study, 6am. At the church.
Men: Friday Bible Study. 6am. Karl Been 720-284-4750
Women: Thursday Bible Study, 6:30pm. Contact Anita at anita@communityofgrace.com
Women: Friday Bible Study, 9:30am. Contact Judy at bobjudycale@msn.com
Sunday Prayer Time:
Join us in corporate prayer on Sunday mornings via Zoom from 8:00 am - 8:30 am. The link and login is the same every week.
Meeting ID: 598 261 804
Passcode: 053343
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