Greetings!
What a gift we’ve been given – another year for encountering the love of Christ in the world and in our lives. I’m blessed to be able to be on this journey with you and I look forward to all our shared experiences. Let’s look to the future with hope and expectation and look to one another with joy. May God’s presence always remind you that you are beloved.
We are one anothers and we are God’s. What a blessing – Happy New Year!
Love,
Shandra Newcom
President
Rocky Mountain Mission Center
ROCKY MOUNTAIN MISSION CENTER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Knit-a-thon:
The Knit-a-thon is an inter-generational activity that provides a space for knitters and crocheters of all ages and skill levels to come together! We create items for the newborn babies at St. Mary’s hospital, cancer patients in the oncology department, as well as the homeless who receive services at Homeward Bound. The event begins Saturday, January 7th at 10am and will continue throughout the day until 5pm at the Mesa County Public Library Central Branch, 443 North 6th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501, in the Community Room. This event is open to all ages! We provide the yarn, have looms for those unable to use needles and hooks, and have hooks and needles available if you are without. If you are travelling and need accommodations, please contact Naomi Barlow at nomebarlow@gmail.com or (970)623-1455.
Ministry With Latter Day Seekers: An Introduction
This workshop which takes place at the Greenwood congregation will introduce Community of Christ priesthood, disciples, and congregations to ministry with Latter-Day Seekers. We will use a variety of resources and experiences to explore Restoration heritage, Mormon culture, and concerns of Latter-Day Seekers. Our intent is to deepen pastoral sensitivity, identity and process personal or denominational bias, and learn to effectively articulate Community of Christ identity, mission, message and beliefs. We will also review the basic fundamentals of community presence, hospitality, and welcome.
Where: Greenwood Cong – 1695 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121
When: Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017
Time: 9 am-5 pm
Who: Apostle Robin Linkhart, Community of Christ
RSVP: Jana Horner : PastorJana@q.com
Sr. High Winter Youth Retreat, January 20-22, 2017:
Save the date for this awesome winter retreat held in Buena Vista specifically for our Sr. High youth! Contact Jordan Wight with questions or to register for this event at: wight.jordan@gmail.com. Invite a friend along to join in the fun! Hope to see you there.
Community Call:
On January 24, 2017 at 7 p.m. we will have a community call during which we will open the discussion to those who want to talk about Camp Paradise and its future. There is no “agenda” behind this call. This is the time that was promised during Mission Center Conference for those who want their voices heard about this topic. Please watch next week for call-in information. The call will last one hour and both Shandra Newcom, MCP and Steve Holloway, MCFO will be on the call to hear the thoughts of those who want to share.
NEW! Front Range Nuts & Bolts Retreat, February 17-18, 2017, Fort Collins Congregation (Begins at 7 p.m. Friday and ends 5 p.m. Saturday):
This retreat is for Pastors, CFOs, congregational leaders and ministers who want to learn more about how to run a congregation – the “nuts and bolts” of being a congregational minister. We will talk about invitation and hospitality, generosity, the “how- to’s” of leading a congregation (Priesthood calls, how to engage with the mission center and world church, leadership in the 21st Century) and more! If you are wondering if this retreat is for you, the answer is: YES! **Pastors, please plan on attending this retreat or sending someone from your congregation. Alternately, this retreat will also be held in Grand Junction August 25-27, 2017. To register, call Becca Russell at: 303-426-5900 x 1 or e-mail her at: brussellcofchrist@gmail.com
Toronto Encounter World Religions Retreat:
The Toronto retreat over Memorial Day weekend will be for folks ages 21-50. We will leave Friday morning May 26 and return Monday night May 29, 2017. The cost for each person is $1000. This is all inclusive. The mission center plans to provide significant financial support. If you are planning on going we ask that you pay at least $200; if you can afford more that is great. We need at least 10 people to go in order for the trip to happen. Please e-mail Shandra right away if you plan to attend: snewcom@cofchrist.org