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Good morning, COG family!
I am currently in Dallas, TX with Melanie, Pastor Joel, and Catherine for the RightNow conference. This is my third year attending and it is good as ever. We are fortunate to hear from great biblical scholars like Tony Evans, J.D. Greear, Charlie Dates, and Jen Wilkin.
Spending three days in large group worship and having the opportunity to go to smaller group breakout sessions is a blessing and we are thankful that RightNow Media organizes this event each year.
Though this event is for pastors and church leaders, you can get on the RightNow Media website and watch conference sessions from prior years. The current conference will be online in a few weeks.
As a reminder, RightNow Media has Bible studies from many great teachers. You can do individual studies, group studies, or video share with someone in another location and do a study together. There are thousands of videos for everyone of any age covering almost any topic. You can access these videos from your smartphone, smart TV, Roku, Apple TV, laptop, tablet, etc.
Community of Grace has subscriptions for each and every one of you. All you need to do is create an account by clicking here or texting COMMUNITY to 49775. You can share this with your friends and family as well. We want everyone to use this incredible resource to help them grow in their Bible knowledge and Christian faith.
If you have any questions regarding RightNow Media, please email me. I am happy to sit down with you and show you how to navigate their website and vast resource library.
Be salt and light,
Pastor Chris
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Thank you, COG family, for your generosity!
Week of October 23, 2022
Giving: $8,375.00
Weekly Budget: $10,302.60
Year to Date Giving: $415,548.63
Year to Date Budget: $443,011.80
Week of October 3, 2022
Giving: $5,796.50
Weekly Budget: $10,302.60
Year to Date Giving: $421,345.13
Year to Date Budget: $453,314.40
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 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 weekly on Wednesday at 9:30 am or 6:30 pm. Email Anita to coordinate and get 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.
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We will observe the Lord's Supper on November 20th. If you will be watching online, feel free to come to the COG office to pick up sealed communion elements. Email Anita to coordinate. | |
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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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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Just a friendly reminder that daylight saving time ends this Saturday evening. Make sure to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday evening. | |
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Celebrate Thanksgiving in true Community of Grace fashion: by giving to others! Every year, Community of Grace comes together to provide a hot meal for the residents of the Olin, a downtown Denver HUD property assisting older and disabled individuals.
To pull off this event, plenty of hands are needed including people to help decorate, to provide food, to serve food, and to talk with the residents and be welcoming.
You can sign up to be a part of Thanksgiving at the Olin in the back of the sanctuary.
Please bring your food in disposable containers to help ease cleanup. If you are dropping food off at COG, please have your food at Community of Grace between 10:15 and 10:30 am.
If you have questions, email Rosemary or Kim.
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Operation Christmas Child | |
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It is time to build boxes for Operation Christmas Child. We have boxes to fill with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, etc. These boxes will be shared with kids around the globe as they learn about Jesus, the greatest Gift of all! You can pick up boxes in the back of the sanctuary. Please return them to COG by Nov 21st.
COG is also going to help at the distribution center on Dec 2nd from 6-10 pm. We have spots for 40 people, and you can sign up at the Get Connected table. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old.
If you have questions email Mitty Spidell. You can also learn more about Operation Christmas Child by going to their website.
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In an effort to connect our church and community, we will have our third annual Christmas toy drive and giveaway. We are looking for donations of new unwrapped toys, games, and clothes for children of all ages. We are also taking donations of wrapping paper and Christmas bags as well.
We will be collecting items until December 4th in drop-off bins located in the North Building foyer.
We will hand out gifts to those in need on December 9th from 5 pm - 8 pm and on December 10th from 8:00 am - 12 pm, and we have flyers printed for you to give to those who may need help providing gifts for their kids during Christmas.
If you are interested in helping, you can sign up at the Get Connected table. If you have any questions, email Ryah.
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Chili and Mac-n-Cheese
Cook-Off
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We need more chili!
The annual COG chili and mac-n-cheese cook-off is this Sunday, November 6th at 5 pm. You can sign up Sunday or just bring chili, mac-n-cheese, or other items needed.
Please have your chilis and mac-n-cheeses warm and ready to serve at COG by 4:45 pm.
This promises to be a great evening of delicious food and fellowship. Bring your appetites and Tums.
We will be setting up the North Building sanctuary after service on Sunday. If you have a few free minutes to help out, please stick around to stack chairs and setup tables.
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To launch the Christmas season, we will decorate the North Building on Saturday, November 26th at 9 am. If you are available to help out, mark it on your calendar and come on in. We have the decorations; we just need help setting it all up. | |
On 12/2-12/4, Students of Grace will be hosting DNOW 2022, an immersive weekend experience for 6th-12th grade students designed to challenge, disciple, and equip them in a growing relationship with Jesus. Do not miss this opportunity for an exciting and spiritually impactful weekend. Click HERE for more information and to register for this life-changing weekend! | |
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The next Ladies' Fellowship will be a sip & paint event at The Paint Cellar in Southlands on Sunday, November 13, 5-7 pm. Please sign up at the Get Connected table so we know how many are going and register here.
There is a $5 non-refundable and non-transferable cost to register. This money will be used toward whatever project you choose. For more information please contact Carol Bryan at 303-522-2293.
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Colorado Baptist Disaster Relief
Hurricane Ian Help
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The CBDR group responds to both local and national disasters in a variety of ways. This includes clearing out debris, mass feeding, and providing showers and laundry facilities. CBDR has been asked to help with recovery from hurricane Ian in Florida. The tentative dates are Nov 27 - Dec 11, 2022, and January 3 - 14, 2023. If you are interested in going, please email Pastor Chris.
CBDR training is required to attend this and other recovery events. If you would like to attend the CBDR training, there is an opportunity on November 18 - 19 at Vista Grande Baptist Church in Colorado Springs. You can get more details by going to the CBDR Training Website.
We would love for you to join us!
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Trunk or Treat at COG was a fun event again this year. We had about 18 participants bring cars and handout candy, and we estimate we had about 75 kids with their families show up.
Kathleen Chandler and Rhonda Mott made caramel popcorn balls that were handed out with scripture verses. Samantha Sloan gave activity packets with an invitation to come to church on Sunday. Everyone did a great job connecting our church and community.
Thank you to everyone who made this event so much fun!
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No-Sew Scarves
For The Homeless
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Carol Ellis, Deb Wager, May Chen, Carol Bryan, and Judy Cale met on Saturday morning, October 29, at COG to make fleece scarves. Mitty and Bekkah Spidell, and Amy Wee made fleece, crocheted, and knitted scarves at home for a total of 91 scarves to donate to the homeless in the Denver Metro area. Thank you to all who participated in this fun annual event that uses our hands to show love toward others. | | | | | |
