Mental Health

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Click HERE to give online Do you really believe Jesus can heal us? In the weeks leading up to Easter, we are on a Lenten journey of recovery... but is true healing even possible? Experts agree that we ARE or that we BECOME the stories we tell ourselves; they profoundly affect our wellbeing. Join us this Sunday to explore the impact of stories, especially on our mental health.   We've heard your feedback! So we're trying a new Covid-safe Communion set this Sunday in worship. Stop by the church office 10AM-3PM any day this week to pick yours up. Or BYOE (bring your own elements) to online worship. Click the red square below on Sunday, March 7th at 10:15AM (to see announcements) or at 10:30AM to join us in worship.  Why not connect with others this season? Join Bruce Hyink in the Zoom gallery for Sunday School at 9:00AM (currently reading Adam Hamilton's book on Simon Peter) Login after worship Sundays at 11:30AM for virtual Fellowship (we hope to resume in-person fellowship time this spring when possible) Try Vera Chipman's ladies Bible study Tuesdays at 12:30PM on Zoom (currently reading 2 Kings) Visit Pat Ferrell's Bible Study Thursdays at 5:30PM in-person at our Fellowship Hall with Covid precautions (studying Simon Peter) Paula Allard offers a seasonal online study of Simon Peter on Thursdays at 5:30PM (for those not quite ready to meet in person) Or stop by any of our committee meetings (Worship Design, Finance, Trustees, Leadership Council, etc. - all are open to the public! See church calendar below for Zoom links and details Upcoming Events Click here for the Church Calendar (with all Zoom links) Lenten home altars We'd love to see how you worship from home! Upload photos to our Facebook page or send to the pastor or church office. We'll share them in worship. This beautyvfrom Cathy Bell includes gifts from travel and Bible study. Thanks, Cathy! March Mission Focus: Our Missionary in N. Macedonia Later this week, we will be sending you our monthly Mission Newsletter, highlighting our focus for March, a covenant missionary partnership with North Macedonian Missionary Jennifer Moore. This young lady has a passion for the Eastern European people, language and culture, and is working to share the Gospel. It is a privilege to pledge $5 per church member per year to support her work - please use the button above to donate online (all amounts welcome!) Birthdays and Anniversaries Happy Birthday to Bud Hillis (who turns 95 this Saturday, March 6. Mail cards to Columbine Commons, 1475 Main St, Windsor 80550). Congratulations also to Carl Bronson (03/07), Bruce Hyink (03/09), and Lois Huckabee (03/10). No anniversaries. Please share dates!  Prayer Requests  JOY for last Sunday's record worship attendance (even without the Scouts or Soup Sale!), Holy Communion this Sunday, and 2 baptisms next Sunday; continued prayers for healing and strength for Vera, Mary, Tony, Chris, Aiden, Larry S., Adam J., Marilyn's daughter Jen, Barbara's friend Francis, Nanci's friend Ed; for Kat Sheffield's pregnancy (due in April); and for our homebound Bob K, Bud H, Judy C, Eileen F, Ann G, Don T, and Nancy S.   From the Town: Windsor Lake will host a Special Olympics Colorado Polar Plunge Series in late March. Click on the photo here for more details or to join the freezing fun!  The Mountain Sky Conference is offering great virtual educational opportunities: TONIGHT! Just and Unjust Policing: Reflections from a Christian Ethicist/Former Law Enforcement Officer: Wednesday, March 3 at 7:00PM, First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524. Details here  Evergreen UMC Hosts a Journey Toward Racial Justice (8-week study): Option One: Mondays 6:30-7:30PM beginning April 5th. Register here; or Option Two: Fridays 8:30-9:30AM beginning April 9th. Register here  "Transforming: The Bible & the Lives of Transgender Christians" Spring Book Study: If interested in this offer from NextGen Ministries, please fill out this form. 2021 Just Love Lenten Series: The first 2 sessions were incredible (just ask Cindy Gleason!) Click here to register for the next few sessions Sundays 5:30-6:45PM to explore justice issues like human trafficking, restorative justice and more. Save the Date: Peak/Pikes Peak District Gathering on Zoom Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 9:00-11:00AM Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Rev. Emily Flemming, cell: 720-445-1905, revemilyf@gmail.com Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.