April 26th, 2023

A psalm of David.

1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.   

-Psalm 23- 

The child knows exactly where to go when they are scared. When nightmares wake her, she runs to her mother’s room. When dark valleys intimidate him, he grabs his father’s arm. Children know where to go when they are scared- they want to be in the presence of their parents.  

As loved and redeemed children of God, we need to be reminded we are in the presence of God especially when we are scared. In Psalm 23, King David professes his joyful trust in the Lord, the Good Shepherd King who walks THROUGH the darkest valley with him, and with us. David could have said the Good Shepherd guides us around the darkest valley to avoid it, but he didn’t say that. David doesn’t say the Good Shepherd gives us a lift to fly over the darkest valley, but he didn’t say that either. David proclaimed that even though he walks THROUGH the darkest valley he fears no evil because The Good Shepherd is with him the entire time.  

The Good Shepherd is with you too! He never leaves us or abandons us leaving us to walk through difficult times alone. Instead, The Good Shepherd gives us comfort in the darkest valleys of life as we walk through them. Jesus said, “I am with you always…” So when you are feeling scared, turn to David’s words in Psalm 23 and be reminded of who it is that is with you- The Good Shepherd who defeated death forever.  

Sunday, we continue our series The Tomb is Still Empty. I can’t wait!

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Getting to know the people of Grace Fellowship

Meet Chelsea, Robert,

Jack (6 yrs) & Owen (3 yrs) Helmkamp

How long have you lived in the valley?

We have lived here for a year and a half. We were in Lakewood, Colorado for 8 years prior to that. Rob and I went to college at Butler University and spent time in downtown Chicago after graduating. (Chelsea loved it and Robert did not; moving to Eagle is Rob's dream come true!)

What do you and your family like to do in your spare time?

We like to ski! Chelsea is trying to like running and planning to run a half marathon in August.

Share something fun about yourself that we might not already know.

Prior to Covid and the craziness of two small kids- Rob and I would bike tour and enjoy route one in California. We also love to travel to other ski resorts- our favorite ski resort is Whistler, Blackcomb.

Vacation Bible School

Registration is NOW OPEN!

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Kids and adults alike will have a blast shining Jesus' light into the world! Stellar VBS launches kids on an out-of-this-world experience that will build their faith to last light years to come!

Join in the fun of worship, games, discovery lessons, and more!

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Western LWML Zone Presents

Joyful Journey

Bible Study and Fellowship

Join the Ladies of Immanuel

602 5th Street, Paonia, CO

April 29th from 8:30 am to 12:30 with lunch to follow

Registration fee $5

Contact Nancy Kraft for details 303-870-3433

Summertime, Summertime, Sum-Sum-Summertime!

Save the date! Let's Meet & Greet, Grill & Chill!

Details to come!

Grace Fellowship's Annual Church Camping Trip!

Mark your calendars for this fun summer event!!

• Group campsite booked
• Paddleboarding, fishing, hiking, and more
• Connect with others around the campfire
• Fellowship Picnic at Sylvan on Sunday, July 9th
• Don't miss out!

Wednesday Nights

@ Grace Fellowship

7 pm–8:30 pm

Praying for Adult Children Group

is taking a break from meeting until further notice.

God bless!

The Calendar at a Glance 

• April 29th, Western Zone LWML Joyful Journey event in Paonia

• April 30th, Sunday Services, Connect Hour Fellowship Sunday, No Connect Hour Groups

• May 7th, Confirmation Sunday @ the 9 am service, Connect Hour Fellowship Sunday (let's celebrate our confirmands), No Connect Hour Groups

• May 14th, Mother's Day Worship Service, Connect Groups Meet

• May 21st, Sunday Services, Connect Groups Meet

• May 28th, Sunday Services, Connect Groups Meet, Memorial Day Weekend

Sunday Services

April 30th, 2023

9:00 or 11:00

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ONLINE

KIDS' CHURCH at 9:00 am service

(Ages 3 through 5th grade)

Kids' Church follows the kid's sermon. They will further explore the day's sermon theme with their group. We can’t wait to see them!

NURSERY

Nursery for Newborns – 2 year olds.

Nursery is open during our 9:00 am service and during Connect Hour from 10:15-10:45!

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LORD JESUS, HEAL OUR LAND, OUR BODIES, AND OUR HEARTS.

Please pray for. . .

• family and friends of Tony, Patti Hamberger's nephew, who died unexpectedly. Lord, comfort them as only you can. Surround them with your love and your Word and give them Your peace.

• all the people in the valley traveling for Spring Break this week.

• Hope in Jesus to rise within our valley and our world for the many hurting people out there. Help us to continue to shine the Light in the darkness, share the Good News with others, and minister to those around us.

• Zach Slonecki, son of Janice, who suffered from serious blood clots and was transported to Grand Junction for tests and treatment.

• Oliver, a little boy in our valley who is very sick and in need of healing. He has made some progress, praise the Lord! Please help the doctors and do the miraculous for Oliver and his family today.

• Ryan, a little boy who is suffering from a terminal disease and is now home.



• Carol Proffitt, who has been sick and is homebound, and her daughter Pam who is caring for her. Grant them peace and comfort.

• everyone in our congregation and their families who are dealing with the pains and trials of cancer and other illnesses including Todd Purse; Connie Kerr; Keith; Chris; Sharon Hlavinka; Rance Ketterling; Darlee, Amanda; Jerry Wiisanen; Rosemarie; April; Suzanne, Mary's sister-in-law; Bonnie Lamotta; Mark Von Soosten, Aaron, and Ryan.

GOD'S WILL BE DONE