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Good morning, COG family!
March is here! We have six weeks until we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior on Easter weekend. That may seem like a long time off, but it will be here sooner than you realize.
With that being said, let's start praying about those we want to invite to the Easter service. Ask God to give you the courage to ask neighbors, friends, coworkers, and family members. Ask God that those you invite will be receptive to attending. We want to be bold for Jesus, and it starts with prayer.
We will have invitation cards available soon for you to give to those you invite. We will let you know when they are available.
Be salt and light,
Pastor Chris
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Thank you, COG family, for your generosity!
Week of February 20, 2022
Giving: $8,501.00
Weekly Budget: $10,302.60
Year to Date Giving: $71,233.47
Year to Date Budget: $82,420.80
Week of February 27, 2022
Giving: $7,262.35
Weekly Budget: $10,302.60
Year to Date Giving: $78,495.82
Year to Date Budget: $92,723.40
Below are the ways that you can contribute your tithes and offerings to the church.
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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).
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Bill Pay through your banking institution.
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COG website - online giving.
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Community of Grace
Sunday Prayer Time
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Join in for group 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
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We will be observing the Lord's supper on March 13th. 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. |
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Under the Ready Go! Tab on our website, you will find a new video on evangelism every week. Please take a few minutes to watch the video and see how you can spread the Good News of Jesus to those around us. You can click here to go directly to the weekly video. Make sure you check back every week on how God can use each of us to share the Good News of Jesus.
Below each week's video are a couple of questions related to that video's content. The answers are anonymous.
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Sunday Morning Class
The Mindset of Soul Winning
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Harry Olsen will be leading a six-week class on evangelism based on his book The Empty Seat: The Mindset of Soul Winning. During this class, Harry will explain what Scripture tells us regarding evangelism and the role God wants each of us to have in winning souls. This class will help set individuals free from guilt and confusion related to sharing the Gospel
This class starts on March 20th and will meet every Sunday morning before service from 8:45 am to 9:45 am. There is no cost for the class. You can sign up at the Get Connected table in the back of the sanctuary.
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Fit 2 Serve and
Outdoor Ministry Events
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Fit2Serve - Have you wanted to run or walk a 5K? Couch-to-5K is a beginner program which will help you do that in just six weeks! Sign up at the Get Connected table.
Fit2Serve - Join us as we walk, run, or both at the "He Is Risen" Virtual Bible Race. Any day between April 17-30, run or walk a 5K race wherever you are. Bibs and medals are included in the cost of $18. Also, 15% of the entry fee will go to Operation Underground Railroad, an organization specializing in anti-child trafficking efforts and extraction operations. This group works to bring an end to child slavery. You can learn more about this group here. For more information contact Carol Bryan at 303-522-2293. Please sign up at the Get Connected table.
Whitewater Rafting - We will be going whitewater rafting in Idaho Springs on Clear Creek Canyon on Saturday, June 11. We are also planning a trip to Bighorn Sheep Canon on the Arkansas River near Canon City on Saturday, June 18. Both beginner and intermediate trips are available. Please contact Carol Bryan at 303-522-2293 if you are interested.
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Boost will be on March 30th at 6:30 pm. We hope you will join us as we gather to pray, grow, and fellowship together.
Please bring a dessert to share during our fellowship time afterward.
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Would you like to impact the next generation for Christ? The COG Children's Ministry can give you the opportunity to do that as you pour into the lives of our children. Volunteers work one Sunday per month in their preferred age group, infants through 5th grade. Lead teachers are provided with a high-quality, Bible-based curriculum; assistant teachers come alongside to be a helping hand and to love on our kids. To learn more, email Samantha Sloan or contact her at 303.507.9772.
New 4th/5th Grade Sunday School Class!
The children's ministry has launched a new class during our regular Sunday school time tailored to meet the unique needs of our fourth and fifth graders. This class will challenge our older elementary students to go deeper in their relationships with God. We'll learn how to read and experience Scripture, how to navigate our Bibles, how to live out being brothers and sisters in Christ, and we'll have some fun along the way! Come check us out in Room 2 of the South Building starting at 10 am. For more information, email Samantha Sloan or contact her at 303.507.9772.
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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 about Child Evangelism Fellowship at their website.
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Join us for a Ladies Fellowship game night on March 6th from 5-8 pm in the South Building. You can learn to play Mahjong or other board games with women of our church and community.
We will be collecting donations of toilet paper, personal-size toiletries, and school supplies for the Aurora Interfaith Community Services.
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Women's Ministry
Chunky Blankets
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On April 3 from 5:30 pm - 8 pm, Amy Eichenseer will be showing us how to make chunky blankets in the North Building. There is no cost for this; however, you will need to purchase your own yarn.
We will be using Yarn Bee, 7-8 oz (Jumbo), 28 yards per skein, and you can use this or similar brands. Hobby Lobby and JoAnn's have theirs on sale frequently. You'll need to purchase five skeins of yarn for a 3'x4' blanket, and more if you'd like a bigger blanket.
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.
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Hope for Nicaragua Mission |
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One week of your life could change a generation of people living in Nicaragua. Our mission team is looking for people who are interested in traveling and serving on our next mission trip July 31 - August 7, 2022. For more information visit this website and/or contact Joyce Baker.
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Hope for Nicaragua
Needed Items
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We have two more weeks of collecting items for the Nicaragua mission team. If you have new or gently used items listed below, please bring them to the foyer of the North Building and place them in the collection bins. These items will be handed out to families in need while the team is on mission. Please have your items to COG by March 13th.
Men's shirts - S/M
Men's jeans/pants - 30-34 inch waist
Men's caps
Women's clothing - S/M/L
Boys' and girls' clothing - All sizes
Baby bottles and cloth diapers
Baby clothing
Flip flops and shoes - all sizes
Toys and stuffed animals for children two years and older
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A CPR and AED course will be available on April 23rd in Room 7 of the South Building from 9 am to 1:30 pm for $65.00. This course will cover choking relief in adults, children, and infants and what to do for sudden cardiac arrest in adults, children, and infants. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a CPR certification card from the American Heart Association.
If you would like to attend this class, please sign up at the Get Connected table in the back of the church. We need a minimum of four participants to host this class.
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You are 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.
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Long Scraggy Mountain Ranch |
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Every year a group of campers and glampers trek out to Long Scraggy Mountain Ranch on Labor Day weekend. Those attending will spend the weekend enjoying Scripture, fellowship, and God's creation.
Though September may be months away, we need to know how many are interested in this trip in order to make proper reservations.
If you are interested or would like more details, contact Lisa Dole at 720-299-4801.
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Women's Thursday Evening Bible Study |
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Ladies, join us for our bi-weekly study of different people in the Bible. Thursday evening at 6:30 pm (via Zoom) we will be studying Abigail.
According to Rabbi Moshe Reiss, "Abigail was altogether different from Nabal. Her name means “My Father Has Made Himself Joyful.” Many a father is proud to have a beautiful daughter, but a wise father is far happier to discern inner beauty in his child. All too often, a person blessed with outward beauty fails to see the need to develop such qualities as discretion, wisdom, courage, or faith. Not so with Abigail. The Bible praises her for her discretion as well as for her beauty." We find the story of Abigail in 1 Samuel 25.
Please be prepared to share with the class your findings on Abigail through observation, interpretation, and application of what God is teaching us through this story. We will also be discussing Abigail's character.
Zoom Info:
Meeting ID: 827 0335 3422
Passcode: 333481
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Women's Friday Morning Bible Study |
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Do you want a closer relationship with God? The Friday morning women's Bible study is meeting both on Zoom and in-person on Friday mornings at 9:30 am.
The Women's Ministry is currently studying the shortest books of the Bible.
For further details, please sign up at the Get Connected table.
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Men's Tuesday Morning Bible Study |
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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 meet from 6:00 to 7:00 am on Tuesday mornings. Email Pastor Joel if you have questions. We are meeting in person in the North Building.
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Men's Friday Morning Bible Study |
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Join men of our church and community as we study the book of Hebrews. We are using the Life Change study to guide us through our examination of and interaction with this challenging book of the Bible. This group meets Friday mornings at 6 am in the North Building. Please contact Karl Been at 720.284.4750 for more information. |
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Though it has been two years since our last soup social, the Chefs of Grace didn't skip a beat! The Chefs of Grace provided seven scrumptious soups for everyone to enjoy. Thanks to the congregation, we also had a wide variety of breads and desserts to enjoy.
Keeping with tradition, we played trivia and held our indoor scavenger hunt. It felt great to bring everyone back together for a fun-filled evening.
Thank you, everyone, for helping make a memorable event.
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On February 26th, the Men's Ministry hosted a breakfast in the South Building. Fellowship was shared over biscuits and gravy, casseroles, and a variety of drinks. Pastor Joel brought a brief message on the challenges of pride. Then the men had discussion time in small groups.
The men's ministry leadership is planning events for March and April. If you would like to make sure you are on the email distribution list, email Pastor Chris. If you have general questions about the men's ministry, email Dane Campbell. |
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