May 11, 2016

Dear Friends,

Summer is upon us.  For me, this means meeting many of you at Reunions and Family Camps, Spectacular and Youth Camps, World Conference and Retreats.  Any time we are together I feel deep joy.  I imagine God does, too.

I invite you to consider attending one of these events.  The Mission Center Calendar can be found here.  If you or your family want to attend an event and it is not financially manageable for you, let me know and we can find you support so that you can be a part of this exciting summer in the RMMC.

Why are these summer events important?  They build community.  They help us explore our relationship with the Divine.  They bring us together and they show us that we are a part of a greater family of faith;  a family that loves and learns together and a family that believes in the radical welcome of Jesus Christ in our world.  They make a difference:  In our lives, in our relationships, in our world.

So please come.  Join us in fellowship.  Take some time to learn and live together.

I hope to see you the summer.  I truly do.

With hope,
Shandra Newcom
President
Rocky Mountain Mission Center

ROCKY MOUNTAIN MISSION CENTER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
***Green hoodie left at Junior / Jr. High Retreat in Fort Collins*** If you or your youth attended the Junior / Jr. High retreat held at the Fort Collins congregation the weekend of April 8-10th and left behind a green zip-up hoodie (Tek Gear brand / size small), please contact Rebecca Russell at the Mission Center office to claim it.

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.

Contact Rebecca Russell with registration questions for camps. We are looking forward to a successful camping season and hope to see you there! (Registration for Spectacular is not due until mid 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.  Please consider being a part of our youth ministry. 

              Big Spruce Junior Camp: June 24 – 27
               Contact Shyree Kirkpatrick, PH 970.835.3030

             Big Spruce Jr/Sr High Camp: June 27 – July 2
               Contact Naomi Barlow, PH 970.623.1455

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.

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 directorMelanie Grimes.

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 Rebecca Russell at the Mission Center office to register. 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.