Dear Friends,
World Conference is almost here! Every three years our world church community comes together to sing, pray, engage, create, listen, eat and fellowship together. What a blessing these moments are.
I know that it is not possible for everyone to go to World Conference. But it is possible to stay connected! Bob Walker, Pastor of the Brighton, CO congregation, writes a daily blog that includes Conference news and his reflections on the daily events. If you would like to receive those e-mails, feel free to send him an e-mail at: seventybob@aol.com. He will add you to the list!
You are also invited to keep delegates, participants, world church leaders and mission center folks in prayer throughout that week (June 4-11). What a blessing it is to be a part of a loving community of faith. What a gift we have in one another!
Have a good week!
Shandra Newcom
President
Rocky Mountain Mission Center
ROCKY MOUNTAIN MISSION CENTER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The First Presidency and World church leaders want to share financial updates and related information with the church. Please visit www.cofhchrist.org to learn more about the financial situation facing the church at this time. If you have questions, concerns or comments, please contact Mission Center President, Shandra Newcom, at: snewcom@cofchrist.org.
Summer Youth Camping Season is just around the corner! The 2016 Summer Camping Brochure has been mailed out to all eligible campers and pastors. Although the early bird registration deadline has passed, it is not too late for youth to sign up for summer camps. Please reference the electronic copy of the camping flyer online for camp options and dates at: www.cofchristrm.org. Contact Rebecca Russell with specific registration questions for camps, brussellcofchrist@gmail.com. We are looking forward to a successful camping season; see you there! (Registration for Spectacular is not due until June!)
CAMPING STAFF NEEDED: We have an exciting summer camping program planned for 2016! In order for Big Spruce to provide quality youth camps, we need more STAFF. Both youth camps are looking for adults who can help encourage youth to explore their connection with Christ. Staff must be youth worker certified through Community of Christ. If you have questions about becoming youth worker certified, please contact Rebecca Russell at brussellcofchrist@gmail.com Please consider being a part of our youth ministry.
Big Spruce Junior Camp: June 24 – 27
Contact Shyree Kirkpatrick, PH 970.835.3030
Email: shortiekirk@msn.com
Big Spruce Jr/Sr High Camp: June 27 – July 2
Contact Naomi Barlow, PH 970.623.1455
Email: nomebarlow@gmail.com
Graceland University Choir Concert, May 5, 2016:The Graceland University Choir will be performing at the Fort Collins Community of Christ Church, located at 220 East Oak St, Fort Collins, CO 80524. The choir will be presenting a concert to the congregation on the evening of Thursday, May 5th at 7:30 p.m. This performance is open to all in the mission center who would like to join. Hope you can make it!
Big Spruce Women’s Retreat, June 17-19, 2016: Ladies, this event is for you! Mark your calendars and join in a fun and memorable weekend hosted by the women of the Grand Junction congregation. More information will be announced at a later date.
Camp Paradise Reunion, June 22-26, 2016: We invite you to join the fun for this memorable reunion! The guest minister for this reunion will be Bill McFarlin. Our theme is : We Grow! Developing Disciples to Serve. Please put this fun event on your calendar and keep watch for more details to be posted online. If you have questions about this reunion or would like to register, please contact mission center staff at: info@cofchristrm.org.
Big Spruce Reunion, July 9-16: Don’t miss this unforgettable reunion at the Big Spruce Campground. Specific details about this event will be posted online at a later date. For specific questions or to register for this event, please contact camp director Melanie Grimes at: mgrimes@cofchristrm.org.
Rockies Family Camp, Aug. 3-7: Join us at the RMMC Family Camp August 3-August 7. The guest ministers are Steve and Cathi Veazey. The theme is: OF WATER AND SPIRIT: Disciples in Community of Christ. We meet again at the Peaceful Valley Ranch 475 Peaceful Valley Road, Lyons, CO 80540. Come prepared for a spirit-filled gathering with your friends! Contact Cherry Newcom at jcnewcom@comcast.net for your questions. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Developing Disciples to Serve is an important ministry of the Mission Center. Grocery cards are available for sale to support this initiative. When you use these cards at King Soopers, City Market or Safeway, you help earn FREE MONEY for ministry. The Mission Center is selling grocery cards for $10 (they are preloaded with that amount). Every time you buy groceries, you can add funds to the card for your purchase. The stores then donate 5 percent of your purchase back to the Mission Center. It is fast, free to you, easy, and a very effective way to raise money for our ministries in the Rocky Mountain region! In the first four months we have raised $1400 and we expect to earn much more in the coming months. If you would like to purchase a grocery card, please contact Phyllis Modica at 303-426-5900 x-1, or pmodica@cofchristrm.org.