We have been blessed with a summer full of activities for our youth. From the Celebration Ringers Bell Tour, spending a week at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp, having a BBQ with the Thursday morning men’s group, leading Kids Kamps and Toddler Tales, hosting Vacation Bible School and an epic High School trip to Moab…it has been one busy summer! The best part is that all the relationships that have grown and been developed throughout the summer will continue to get stronger as we gear up for more faith, fellowship, and fun this fall. This past Saturday we had 18 youth and adults participate in a Peer Ministry Leadership Training. We had a great time starting with the Good Samaritan Story from Luke 10. This story underlies the whole training experience. Specific skills change it from an ancient story that Jesus told into an attitude and practice of “doing likewise.” We can’t wait to see our youth bringing their skills to action as they have learned how to listen, ask caring questions, and guide friends through choices, changes, and challenges. They have the gift to welcome people, even those who

are not always welcomed. Our youth are our right now and our future; if they are not leading, they are leaving. This training and all the work of building our youth ministry over the last summer is going to take us into the fall on a strong note! On Rally Day you had the opportunity to see many of our youth and to pray with them and for them. We invite you to continue to pray for them, for the choices they are faced with each day, for the struggles they might face as teenagers in a fast-paced world, for the joys they celebrate, and for the faith they continue to grow. It is a good time to be in youth ministry at First Lutheran. We are grateful for the support of the congregation in lifting up our youth as leaders, praying for them, and modeling a life-long faith that is displayed through worship experiences, relationships and care for each other. See page 4 for upcoming Youth activities.

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September 1 Paula Anderson Austin Coleman Rose Eggum Dayna Frei Robert Heavner Jeanne Iverson Tyler Johnson

September 2 Richard Peace Laura Weilert Norman Woolman September 3 Linda Alvarado Luke Norton September 4 Grace Crabtree Lottie Hering Phil Plante Kaylin Stepien

September 5 Arline Nelson Patricia Olsen September 6 Mike Anderson Susanne Baker Sofia Spaziani Anna Wiese September 7 Sue Badgett Sherry Hoerl Lucas Jack Carol Kochis Gray Swanson

Happy Anniversary

September 1 Bill & Jacque Bokelman - 57 years Jerry & Mary Hanson - 63 years Robert & Wilma Nicolaisen - 69 years Rich & Jody Wilbur - 62 years

September 2 Russell & Martie Stott - 13 years

September 3 Mike & Diana Nelson - 52 years Dana & Kathi Park - 14 years Lane & Lavon Pinnow - 52 years Drew & Kerstin Warwick - 8 years

September 4 Tobias & Maddie Pedretti - 8 years

September 7 Dave & Pat Hardin - 51 years

SUNDAY SCHOOL CANCELLATION

There will be NO Sunday School - children’s or adult - on Labor Day weekend. The regular schedule will resume on September 8.

REMINDER

Congregational Meeting this coming weekend, August 31 & September 1 after each service.

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The Adkins family Cliff Allen Michael Alvarado Rick Anderson Cheri Anderson Wanda Anderson Anonymous & family Felicia Arnold Jaclyn Arnold Charlotte Auten Eve Beebe Kristen & Garrett Boyd Bill & Barb Brown Melvin Brown Gene &Angie Burklund Andrea Bullock The Cannon family Anna Dillow Pat Dolan Sierra Drager Michael Foret Grace Gerard Andy Grasmick Lee Gross Molly Hamberg Jon Haring Lottie Hering Beverly Hodges Marty & Gina Hunt Casey Jacobs Wendall James Josh Jones Tonya Kemmling John Klatt Ali Bredlau Larson Jesse Lawrence & family Cheryl Levett Sally Maertens Kira MagCalen

Womack Martin Jay McCoy Richard McKibben Brandon Miller & family Debra Mills Mark Mueller Patrick Murphy My big brother Don Nelson Rhea Nordberg Tony Oskvarek Craig Parlet Angela Putzi Roger Putzi Don Reed Don Reichert The David Reid family Karla Roth Roger Schomber Ron Scott Michelle Sherwood Paul Shupe Charles Simmons Keri & Ervin Southerd Linda Stegmiller Lori Stevens Angie Stott Russ Stott Anita Stubblebine Richard Swearingen Jackie Thompson Phil Vogetle Wayne Weberly Al Wiebke Scott Wilkinson The Wilson family Greg & Carolyn Young Nick Zuardo & family

Please keep these members of First Lutheran, their family and friends, in your prayers this week.

Thank you’s received…

“I am so grateful for the Saturday evening service at 5 pm provided by First Lutheran Church. Without this service, corporate worship would not be possible for me. I am also blessed by participating in Holy Communion. There are almost certainly others who would like to know of this worship experience. Thank you sincerely.” “The Board of Directors of Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity would like to thank you for your generous donation to the Thrivent Faith Build. Your donation makes it possible for us to continue to have a positive impact on families and our community.”

October Altar Flowers to Recognize Breast Cancer Awareness

A suggestion has been received to reach out to Breast Cancer survivors in hopes that we can spark enough interest to fill the month of October each week with flowers in honor of breast cancer survi-vors and memory of those who lost the battle. We regularly designate two weeks in October to Breast Cancer awareness, so this year I am looking to fill at least two more Sundays. Two sponsors each week would result in a cost of $20 each person. If you would be interested in joining us in the month of October with altar flowers designated for Breast Cancer awareness or a loved one, call or text Lan-nette Abbey, 719.510.6667, no later than September 15, 2019, to participate in October 2019 altar flowers.

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FROM THE PASTOR

Thank you for saying yes. I know you did just volunteer a few weeks back, but as we gear up for the fall programs and the capital campaign, I’m so grateful for those of you who say yes when asked to serve. When you called me here, I heard that First Lutheran was “staff driven.” But that’s not entirely true. We have an amaz-ing staff, who go above and beyond every single day and deserve our gratitude and apprecia-tion. But they rely on volunteers to keep our congregation thriving in pursuit of our mis-sion. Thank you for saying ‘yes’ to Shelly when she asked you to serve as a Sunday School teacher or shepherd, or on the Kick Team. Thank you for saying ‘yes’ to Pastor Carrie when she asked you to be a confirmation guide, an acolyte or crucifer. Thank you for saying ‘yes’ to Marcia when she asked you to host an Aspen group, or serve as a worship assistant or usher or help with a memorial service or serve as a new mem-ber sponsor. Thank you for saying ‘yes’ when Pastor Bob asked you to be a Christian caregiv-er and take holy communion to the homebound and hospitalized. Thank you for saying ‘yes’ when Tad, Terry, Lynn, Debra or Sarah asked you to serve on their capital campaign

committee. Thank you for saying ‘yes’ when asked to run for council, or help with the count-ing team or serve on the finance committee. Thank you to all of you who volunteer in so many other ways, taking care of our gardens, making blankets for those in need, serving in the soup kitchen, folding bulletins and so many other things. it is beautiful to see the church being the church. We are heading into the fall and we’ll have our annual conversations about financial steward-ship and sharing with the church a portion of your income. But stewardship of time, sharing some of your time to help us achieve our vision is also an important spiritual discipline. Time is a limited resource, and we all only have 24 hours per day. I know the value of an hour, and it is exceedingly high. Thank you for giving your hours to the ministry of First Lutheran. I don’t take your gift for granted. Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you!

Let’s Kneel for Communion

We will be kneeling for Holy Communion this Sunday, after taking a break from the practice for the past two months. I’m still concerned about the safety of taking that step up to the altar rail, so please look out for each other and use the handrail. I’m so grateful for the polite letters and conversations of members sharing their desire to kneel, and how they missed it during the past two months. We are going back to kneeling on the first and third Sundays of each month. When we redesign the chancel, it will be important to make it possible to kneel without requiring steps. Thank you for experimenting with this change and having a spirit of flexibility.

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Confirmation Begins Again

This begins my 10th year teaching confirmation here at First Lutheran, and what it gift it has been! It is such a privilege to walk with our youth as they ask questions, explore what it means to be a Christian and have faith, and to start developing their own understanding of what it means to be a child of God in a world that needs more disciples of Jesus, and more kind-ness and more love. It’s always my hope that I can help them along this journey in ways that lift up the gifts they have and let them see where Jesus might be calling them. This year I will have about 28 eighth and ninth graders in our confirmation class. It promises to be a fantastic class with lots of energy. I’m hop-ing to use some of that energy by inviting them into worship leadership roles at our 10:45 ser-vice, engaging them in small group conversa-tions, and the return of the sermon note. Our class will meet on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, having class at 9:15, worshiping together at 10:45 (look for us up front!) and then having lunch and small groups after worship. We will be using the Aspen group model, the sermon notes the youth have taken, and questions pro-vided by the preacher of the day to facilitate our small group time! I am excited to have fantastic adult leaders, opportunities for conversation about what the challenges and joys are each week, and how we can grow together as a com-munity. I encourage you to reach out to our confirmation youth, get to know them by name, ask them

YOUTH AT FIRST LUTHERAN questions, and thank them for being here. I look forward to another year of working with our youth and hope that you look forward to engaging with them as much as I do! Pastor Carrie

Gearing up for Fall

This fall we have created a calendar of activi-ties that give our middle school and high school youth opportunities to serve, to have fun, and to continuing growing relationships with each other and our congregation. Con-tact Shelly at shelly@flccs.net if you plan to at-tend any of these events.

High School Youth

High School Fall KICK OFF

Middle School Youth

Middle School Youth

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COMING SOON The Gift of the Years – Growing Old Gracefully

We are beginning to explore enhancing our min-istry to older adults. The first stage of this minis-try will be to discover the positive aspects of ag-ing. We will do this by initiating a book study entitled: The Gift of the Years – Growing Old Gracefully by Joan Chittister. The Gift of the Years is highly ac-claimed and looks at the many dimensions of aging, the purposes and concerns, struggles and surprises, and the potential and joys. It deals with the sense of rejection that comes from feel-ing out of it. It reflects on the temptation to iso-late oneself from the changes taking place, and on the need to stay involved. It discusses issues of health and well-being. It describes what hap-pens as old relationships end and shift, change and disappear in favor of the many new people and new challenges that come to take their place. It talks about the fear of tomorrow and the mys-tery of forever – and how to cope with it all. And perhaps the most important dimension of older age Joan Chittister illuminates, is to become aware of its profound purpose: These are the cap-stone years, the time in which a whole new life is in the making again. The study will be led by Pastor Hank Maertens. If you are interested in attending, you can sign up at the Welcome Center desk. The cost of the book is $12.00 and payable upon sign up. For those interested, the study will conclude with a brown bag lunch at 11:30 am. The church will provide beverages.

Adult Seminar Ryana Holt

Ryana Holt tells about her experience as a missionary in Chile. Since graduating from St. Olaf College in 2015, Ryana has been in-volved in ELCA Global Mission service. She first volunteered at a human rights organi-zation in Mexico City for a year with Young Adults in Global Mission. Shortly thereafter, she began her position in Chile where she was welcomed by the Iglesia Evangelica Luterana en Chile (IELCH). She is the daughter of Pastor Dan Holt and his wife at Ascension Lutheran Church in COS.

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September 26 ‘The Heart of Christianity in a Time of Change’ October 3 ‘Faith - The Way of the Heart’ October 10 ‘The Bible: The Heart of Tradition’ October 17 ‘God: The Heart of Reality’ November 21 ‘Jesus: The Heart of God’ December 5 ‘Born Again - A New Heart’ December 12 ‘The Kingdom of God - The Heart of Justice’ December 19 ‘Thin Places - Opening the Heart’ January 2 ‘Sin and Salvation – Trans- forming the Heart’ January 9 ‘The Heart of the Matter - Practice’ January 16 ‘Heart and Home - Being a Christian in an Age of Pluralism’

The Heart of Christianity by Marcus Borg Bible Study - with Pastor Bob

In this study we will use The Heart of Christianity by Marcus Borg, former Professor of Religion and Culture at Oregon State University. Borg wants to show us, as today's thinking Chris-tians, how to discover a life of faith by reconcep-tualizing familiar beliefs. The study will be led by Pastor Bob in the upstairs Conference Room. To sign up go to the Welcome Center and make a payment of $13.00 for the book. Deadline for registration is September 15.

Is This the Time? Interpreting the Mystery of Revelation

This resource provides a much-needed, truly biblical perspective on what is arguably the most difficult book of the Bible. It will consist of a short video presentation by Dr. Craig Koester, Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary, followed by discussion. This series will help us discover Revelation's message of God's love and hope for the world, shrouded in symbolism, prophecy, conflict and fear. Discus-sion will be led by Pastor Bob. September 8 Part One: Popular Ideas of the End Times

Please read the Revelation chapters indicated below prior to the class:

September 15 Part Two: Revelation 1-4 September 29 Part Three: Revelation 5-7 October 6 Part Four: Revelation 8-11 October 13 Part Five: Revelation 12-13 October 20 Part Six: Revelation 17-18 October 27 Part Seven: Revelation 19-22

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NEW MEMBERS

Tanya Charbonneau Helen & Steven Gragert

Katherine Haynes Janice Johnson

Lisa Christopherson

Donna Flores

Chom & Jeff Zust

Received in absentia, Amy Kirkpatrick

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ANNIVERSARIES

Congratulations to Gary & Anne Bradley who celebrated 53 years of marriage on August 21.

Congratulations to Laurance & Lucille Moe who celebrated 64 years of marriage on August 28.

Congratulations to Gene & Sally Warrington who celebrated 60 years of marriage on August 15.

Congratulations to Tom & Cathy Mellott who will celebrate 55 years of marriage on August 29.

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1 Services at 8:00, 9:15 & 10:45

9:15 Adult Seminar

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Labor Day Office Closed

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7:00 pm Bridge FR

4 10:00 am Pastor Travis Bible Study FR6:00 pm Carillon Ringers7:00 pm Book Discussion Group CR7:00 pm Woodcarvers Club JW 7:30 pm Choir

8 Services at 8:00, 9:15 & 10:45

9:15 Adult Seminar 3:00 pm Celebration Ringers 4:00 pm Rainbow Ringers 4:45 pm Glory Ringers 5:00 pm Jubilate Ringers

11:30 am God’s Work Our Hands LH

9 1:30 pm Doll Doctors PH 6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study LI 6:30 pm Lydia Circle FR 6:30 pm Finance Committee LH 7:00 pm Council Meeting LH

10 9:30 am Rebekah Circle LH 1:00 pm Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group LH 6:30 pm Beyond Charity CR 7:00 pm Bridge FR

11 9:00 am Seeds of Joy LH10:00 am Pastor Travis Bible Study6:00 pm Carillon Ringers7:00 pm Woodcarvers Club JW7:30 pm Choir

15 Services at 8:00, 9:15 & 10:45

9:15 Adult Seminar 3:00 pm Celebration Ringers 4:00 pm Rainbow Ringers 4:45 pm Glory Ringers 5:00 pm Jubilate Ringers

16 17 7:00 pm Bridge FR

18 10:00 am Pastor Travis Bible Study6:00 pm Carillon Ringers7:00 pm Woodcarvers Club JW7:30 pm Choir

22 Services at 8:00, 9:15 & 10:45

9:15 Adult Seminar 3:00 pm Celebration Ringers 4:00 pm Rainbow Ringers 4:45 pm Glory Ringers 5:00 pm Jubilate Ringers

23 6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study LI

24 6:30 pm Beyond Charity LI 7:00 pm Bridge FR

25 10:00 am Pastor Travis Bible Study6:00 pm Carillon Ringers7:00 pm Woodcarvers Club JW7:30 pm Choir

29 Services at 8:00, 9:15 & 10:45

9:15 Adult Seminar 3:00 pm Celebration Ringers 4:00 pm Rainbow Ringers 4:45 pm Glory Ringers 5:00 pm Jubilate Ringers

8:30 am Outreach Ministry GP 5:00 pm Ministry Gathering PH

30 September 2019

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10:00 am Pastor Travis Bible Study FR 6:00 pm Carillon Ringers 7:00 pm Book Discussion Group CR 7:00 pm Woodcarvers Club JW

5 6:15 am Men’s Fellowship & Study LH 9:30 am Quilters LH 11:00 am Fleece Blankets GP 6:30 pm Hand & Foot FR 7:00 pm Evening Men’s Bible Study LI 7:00 pm Choir

6 7:00 am Marian House Soup

Kitchen

7 5:00 pm Worship Service WC

9:00 am Seeds of Joy LH 10:00 am Pastor Travis Bible Study 6:00 pm Carillon Ringers 7:00 pm Woodcarvers Club JW

12 6:15 am Men’s Fellowship & Study LH 9:30 am Quilters LH 11:00 am Fleece Blankets GP 1:00 pm Tote Bag Ministry LH 5:30 pm Joy Ringers 6:30 pm Hand & Foot FR 7:00 pm Evening Men’s Bible Study LI 7:00 pm Choir

13 7:00 am Marian House Soup

Kitchen

14 5:00 pm Worship Service WC 10:00 am Knit & Crochet Ministry CR

10:00 am Pastor Travis Bible Study 6:00 pm Carillon Ringers 7:00 pm Woodcarvers Club JW

19 6:15 am Men’s Fellowship & Study LH 9:30 am Quilters LH 11:00 am Fleece Blankets GP 5:30 pm Joy Ringers 6:30 pm Hand & Foot FR

7:00 pm Evening Men’s Bible Study LI 7:00 pm Choir

20 7:00 am Marian House Soup

Kitchen

21 5:00 pm Worship Service WC

9:00 am Woodcarvers PH

10:00 am Pastor Travis Bible Study 6:00 pm Carillon Ringers 7:00 pm Woodcarvers Club JW

26 6:15 am Men’s Fellowship & Study LH 9:15 OWLs GP 9:30 am Quilters LH 11:00 am Fleece Blankets GP 5:30 pm Joy Ringers 6:30 pm Pastor Bob Bible Study CR 6:30 pm Hand & Foot FR 7:00 pm Evening Men’s Bible Study LI 7:00 pm Choir

27 7:00 am Marian House Soup

Kitchen

28 5:00 pm Worship Service

WC 10:00 am Knit & Crochet Ministry CR 10:00 am Cancer Prayer Support Group LI

Coming next month: Ministry Gatherings continue; Congregational Meetings, Oct. 19 & 20; , Habitat Day, Oct. 26; Trunk or Treat, Oct. 31

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Book Discussion Group

NOTE CHANGE OF TITLE

Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, she prepared for the end of the world by stockpiling home-

canned peaches. The family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to en-sure the children received an education. Then, Tara began to educate herself.

Upcoming Reading October 2: Glory over Everything by Kathleen Grissom November 6 : The German Girl by Armando Lucas December 4: Christmas Party; book selections to be determined.

Butte Theatre, Cripple Creek You Can’t Take It with You

You Can’t Take It with You - An eccentric family allows each member to pursue his own ambition in the home, but their routine is disrupted when a daughter with a regular job wants to bring her fiancé and his Wall Street family to dinner in George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy. Seating is limited. Payment is required at time of sign-up. Please sign up and pay at the Welcome Center, or sign up and pay online.

Ministry Gatherings 2019 • View a DVD high-

lighting the church ministries and activities • Complete Time and Talent inventories • Explore our 2020 spending plan

All events will take place in the Peel House

Morning programs serving breakfast goodies: Saturday, October 5 - 9:30 am Sunday, October 6 - 9 am

Evening Programs Culver’s frozen custard Sunday, September 29 - 5 pm Tuesday, October 1 - 7 pm Sunday, October 6 - 5 pm

Please make your reservations on the opportuni-ty sheet in church, online at flccs.net or call the church at 719.632.8836.

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Trail Trekkers’ 1st September Hike

Bratton/Mt. Dewey Trails (Green Mt. Falls) Saturday, September 14, 8 am

The Mt. Dewey Trail was completed in August, 2015, with the Bratton extension added in 2017. The trails are surrounded by 139 acres of forest land. The hike is 4-5 miles, rated moderately difficult with elevation gain. Bring a lunch to enjoy on the trail.

Sign up in church or e-mail Judy if you plan to join us (outdoorjudy@comcast.net), or sign up online.

Pikes Peak Rose Show

Join the Pikes Peak Rose Society for their annual Rose Day & Show to promote the culture and appreciation of the rose. See a variety of rose blooms on dis-play as well an array of spectacular floral ar-rangements. Learn about different types of ros-es, what care they need and what works here in Colorado Springs.

For more information email show chairs Mike and Anita Eckley at anitaeckleyley01@gmail.com. ALSO: Learn about the historic Peel House ren-ovation.

Music Ministry Opportunities

Serve the Lord with gladness; Come into God’s presence with a song. Psalm 100

You are invited to join in the music ministry of First Lutheran.

Adult Choir Rehearsals begin: Wednesday, September 4 at 7:30 pm OR Thursday, September 5 at 7 pm Sing with the choir at the 8:00, 9:15 or 10:45 am worship services. Come either night for rehearsal.

Adult Handbells Carillon Ringers - Wednesdays at 6 pm begin-ning Sept. 4. Joy Ringers - Thursdays at 5:30 pm beginning Sept. 12.

Youth Handbells Meet on Sunday afternoons beginning September 8. •Rainbow Ringers – Grades 2-4, 4 pm; no ring-

ing experience necessary. •Glory Ringers – Grades 4-6, 4:45 pm; no ringing

experience necessary. •Jubilate Ringers – Grades 6-8, 5 pm; ability to

read music preferred, but not required. •Celebration Ringers – Advanced high school

handbell choir, 3 pm. Must have the ability to read music. This group tours at the end of the school year.

For more information contact Deacon Joan at the church office – 632.8836, or email - joan@flccs.net. Online sign up is also available.

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From the Archives

November 13, 1927 weekly bulletin. "The congre-gation is again reminded of the Every-member Canvass which is to be made next Sunday after-noon by officers of the church and their assis-tants. Please be at home to meet your visitors and be prepared to inform them what you feel able to do for the church in the way of gifts and services next year."

Woodcarvers Need Help

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could give comfort to someone - maybe everyday, to someone you don’t even know, to someone who lives in a nursing home who may not get many visitors. You can! Join the Woodcarvers and help us make comfort birds. No carving necessary. Help us sand and paint birds. This project has been funded by a Thrivent grant. Enjoy fellowship while providing comfort to someone. Muffins & pizza, too! For more information, contact Tom Mellott at malcath361@gmail.com, or sign up online.

Women’s Bible Study

A Woman’s Heart - God’s Dwelling Place

This study invites you to enter the sanctuary of your God and let Him reveal marvelous mysteries to you. This in-depth, biblical study explores the fascinating account of the building of the tabernacle, the significance of its intricate design, its pivotal role in God’s eternal plan, the grand fulfillment of its purpose by Jesus Christ and its various meanings for your walk with God today. You will be challenged to prepare your heart, like the holy of holies, to become a home for His love and glory - a dwelling place for the Most High God. Sign up in church, online or email Marcia at marcia@flccs.net.

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REGULARLY SCHEDULED Pastor’s Bible Study Wednesdays, 10 am, Fireside Room.

Cancer Prayer Support Group Fourth Saturday of the month, 10 am, Library Sign up in church, or call 719.447.6068.

Sunday Adult Seminar Labor Day weekend, no class Regular schedule resumes Sept. 8 with a new series on the book of Revelation.

SAVE THE DATE Book Discussion Group Wednesday, September 4, 7 pm Conference Room

Pikes Peak Rose Society Rose Day & Show Saturday, September 7, 1-5 pm, Peel House Sunday, September 8, 8 am-3 pm

God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday Sunday, September 8, 11:30 am - 4 pm Meet in Luther Hall

High School Youth God’s Work, Our Hands September 8, noon-3 pm Painting Party in the Youth Center

Middle School Youth September 8 2nd Sunday meet-up Fellowship Hall, 3:30-5 pm Games and a devotion

Women’s Bible Study Begins September 9, 6:30 pm, Library Cost $12

Middle School Youth September 13 Trampoline World & Pizza 5 - 8:30 pm Meet in Youth Center $25 for jumping and pizza

Please sign up on an opportunity sheet, call the church office at 719.632.8836, or email the person listed at the end of an article. Online forms for sign up are also available on the website.

SAVE THE DATE, cont. Trail Trekkers Bratton/Mt. Dewey Trails (Green Mt. Falls) Saturday, September 14, 8 am Meet at Safeway, 3275 W. Colorado Ave.

High School Fall KICK OFF Sunday, September 15, noon to 2:30 pm Planning Party and BBQ, Pastor Carrie & Monk’s place

Woodcarvers September 21, 9 am - noon, Peel House

Congregation members blessing the children.

The Men’s Chorus contributed to the festivities with their rousing singing.

Pastor Travis speaking to the children about Jesus welcoming children.