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Good morning, COG family!
Pastor Joel challenged us a few weeks ago to be in God's Word each and every day. Are we breathing in what God breathes out?
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Even if you miss a day or two, do not give up or be discouraged. Pick up your Bible and dig in. Be bold and share what you are reading with someone. Start a discussion with a friend on what you breathed in today.
Be salt and light,
Pastor Chris
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Thank you, COG family, for your generosity!
Week of August 7, 2022
Giving: $13,992.37
Weekly Budget: $10,302.60
Year to Date Giving: $309,316.89
Year to Date Budget: $329,683.20
Week of August 14, 2022
Giving: $12,055.00
Weekly Budget: $10,302.60
Year to Date Giving: $321,371.89
Year to Date Budget: $339,985.80
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 give it to one of the staff members (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
Bible Study Groups
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Women's group meeting bi-weekly via Zoom on Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm. Meeting ID: 827 0335 3422 Passcode: 333481. Email Anita for more details.
Women's group meeting weekly on Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm. Email Mariana for more details.
Women's group meeting weekly on Friday mornings at 9:30 am. Email Judy for more details.
Men's group meeting weekly on Tuesday mornings from 6 - 7 am. Email Pastor Joel for more details.
Men's group meeting weekly on Friday mornings at 6 am. Contact Karl at 720.284.4750 for more information.
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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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In September, we will begin the process of updating the downstairs area of the South Building. The first phase of this update will be to paint the rooms and hallway. We need your help! To become a part of the volunteer list, email Pastor Chris. We will coordinate and advertise the work days as we get the details ironed out.
We hope to get enough volunteers to have small groups work in classrooms and in hallway areas at the same time to get the work done quickly.
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Friendly reminder that we have our Debt Free Jubilee on Saturday, August 27th from 4 - 7 pm on the COG front lawn. We'll be debt-free! We will have food trucks, caricaturists, face painting, balloon animals, games, and much more fun.
If you do not remember what food truck you signed up for, we will have a welcome table that will have that information.
Food will be served from 4 - 6 pm so make sure you arrive on time. At 6 pm we will begin the jubilee ceremony.
Please bring yard games and lawn chairs. You may want to bring a canopy tent for additional shade.
We look forward to seeing you then!
Blessings,
Debt Free Jubilee Committee
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This week is Baptism Sunday! After service, we will be baptizing those who wish to be baptized followed by a cookout and potluck.
Please bring chips or a dessert to share for the event. You can place your sides in the kitchen in the South Building.
If you are a new follower of Jesus or have never been baptized and want to be baptized, you can speak with Pastor Joel.
We need helpers to set up at 9 am before service on August 21st. If you are available and able, please email Pastor Chris or show up at 9 am.
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Join the Women's Ministry for a round of miniature golf at The Family Sports Center on Saturday, August 20 at 10 am. We'll be going to Crave It Frozen Yogurt afterward for a sweet snack. All women and girls 7 and up are welcome to join us. Please sign up at the Get Connected table. |
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Men's Ministry
Breakfast Fellowship
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The Men's Ministry is hosting a breakfast on Saturday, August 20 from 8 - 9 am in the South Building. Join us for food, fellowship, and devotion time. Make sure to invite a friend and bring your sons. |
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Men's Ministry
Beast Feast and Movie Night
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Mark your calendars for our upcoming event on September 10th at 5 pm. We will have a beast feast and movie night at COG in the South Building. Plan to bring something to grill and a side to share. The movie will be Woodlawn. As always, invite a friend and bring your sons. Please sign up at the Get Connected table. |
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We will meet at COG on Friday, September 2 at 6:30 pm for a brief overview of Tenkara and Western-style fly fishing. Then we'll head to Staunton State Park on Saturday, September 3 to fish. You can sign at up at the Get Connected table and see the costs for the event. Everyone age 8 and up is welcome. For more details please email Bob Cale.
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Walking Program - Jim Bryan will begin his walking program once again starting on Saturday, September 3. Participants will meet in the parking lot of Centennial Pediatrics to walk in Cherry Creek State Park. If the weather is inclement, we will walk inside the Aurora Mall.
Weigh-In Challenge - From Sunday, September 4 through Sunday, October 2, weigh in at the North bldg kitchen. The person with the most weight loss will receive a prize! Contact Carol Bryan for more details.
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Colorado Rockies Baseball Liaison |
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We are looking for someone who would like to be the COG liaison with the Colorado Rockies for their annual Faith Day event. If you are interested in being that person, please email Pastor Chris. |
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Children's Ministry Update |
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Here is a video update from Samantha on what is upcoming in the Children's Ministry. |
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Children's Sunday School Help |
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COG family, our children's ministry is in need of additional volunteers. We can use people in all positions. If you can check kids in, lead a class through a fun Sunday school lesson, be a helper to the teacher, or take care of infants, there's a place for you in our children's ministry.
"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."
Proverbs 22:6
There's a social media meme that states: "If we don't teach our children to follow Christ, the world will teach them not to." It is never too early to start pouring into our children the Good News of Jesus. Let's do our part to raise up a generation that loves the Lord with roots deeply planted in His word and truth.
If you can give one weekend every 4-5 weeks to the children of Community of Grace, or if you have additional questions about what you would be doing, you can email Samantha.
Thank you!
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Recovery In Grace is meeting on Sundays at 6:00 pm. This is an open group for individuals, family members, or loved ones seeking support from the effects of addiction.
We'll be meeting in the South Building at Community of Grace in Room 7. For more information, call the church at 303-766-3410.
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The Outdoor Ministry had fun getting out for a two-mile hike on Saturday, August 13 in Castle Rock. It was hot and fun all rolled into one. The next hike will be in October. Check the "Get Connected" table for more details. |
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Questions or Concerns?
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