Dear Friends,
What a joy it was being at World Conference 2016 in Independence, Missouri! I’m still putting thoughts together and will write more later but I want you to know this: God is at work in the world and, specifically, with this wonderful family we call Community of Christ.
If you weren’t able to attend Conference, check out the videos online at cofchrist.org. You’ll want to watch the worship services and in particular, President Steve Veazey’s sermons.
I’m re-energized, re-vitalized, and re-assured and I hope you can sense the power of the love of God in our community, particularly in a time of sadness in our world.
May we remember that the love of God touches all people and brings them home and may we be a people who carry the vision of unity and oneness that God calls us to carry.
With hope,
Shandra Newcom
President
RMMC
ROCKY MOUNTAIN MISSION CENTER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Camp Paradise Reunion has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you at another of our family camps: Big Spruce in July and Rockies in August. Questions? Contact Shandra Newcom.
Big Spruce Women’s Retreat, June 17-19, 2016: Ladies, this event is for you! Join in a fun and memorable weekend hosted by the women of the Grand Junction congregation.
Big Spruce Reunion, July 9-16: Don’t miss this unforgettable reunion at the Big Spruce Campground themed Of Water & Spirit. Registration will begin at 2:30 pm on the 9th and supper will be served around 5:30 that evening. In addition to fellowship and worship, there will be an ‘Explore Australia’ event, Outreach International Focus Day, art classes, tie dying, and recreational activities available. For specific questions or to register for this event, please contact camp director Melanie Grimes. Hope to see you there!
SPECTACULAR, July 21-31, 2016: Teens who have completed grades 9-12 are invited to join the Rockies Delegation as we travel to Graceland University in Lamoni, IA for a week of fun, sports, and the arts! Registrations received before June 15th are $650 per camper (sibling and first time friend discounts apply) which includes transportation as well as admission to Worlds of Fun. Registrations after June 17th are $750.00/camper. Visit the RMMC website for more information or to view the full SPEC flyer. Contact Delegation Leader, Melanie Grimes, with specific questions for this event. You don’t want to miss this awesome adventure!
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 with questions or register online. Please register at least 3 weeks before the event as we need to give the campground a count. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Women’s Retreat, September 9-11, Camp Paradise, Wyoming: The Woman at the Well: A Study in Living Water. Barbara Gardner of Casper, WY will provide guest ministry and Karen Hutchinson of Loveland, CO will be the retreat director. Please contact Karen with questions or to register for this event.
In the middle of a hot, sunny day at a dusty village well in Samaria, Jesus meets a woman. He asks her for a drink of water. “Ah;” you say, “the story of the woman at the well. I know that pretty well.” But wait, not so fast! There is a lot more to it than you might think.
The story of the nameless Samaritan woman at the well, recorded only in the Gospel of John, is a revealing one, full of many truths and powerful lessons for us today. We will explore many of them during the weekend. We’ll learn more about the author of the book of John, we’ll examine the meanings and nuances of the story, we’ll share about the story, we’ll experience the story, and we’ll live the story. Come travel with us on this extraordinary journey!
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! ***UPDATE*** In the first six months we have raised over $2400 and we expect to continue earning more the coming months! If you would like to purchase a grocery card, please contact Phyllis Modica at 303-426-5900 x-1. |
