JUNE 2017
Christ Lutheran Church • Highlands Ranch, CO • Gathering † Gifting † Sending
Call Committee Update At the first meeting of the newly appointed Call Committee held on April 27th, the members of the committee were oriented to the work ahead and provided several resources as we begin the process together. Additionally, at that meeting, the committee agreed that Mr. Norm Beulke will serve as chairman, Mrs. Margie Versen would serve as back-up chairwoman, and Mrs. Lara Marxhausen will serve as committee secretary. The committee was installed with the committed prayerful support of the congregation at each of the four worship services the weekend of May 13/14. The call committee then met both May 23rd and 30th to finalize the work of the 2015 Transition Team and the congregation and council approved job descriptions for each called pastors, and present to the Synod a finalized Ministry Site Profile (MSP). The MSP outlines in great detail the parameters and gifts in a candidate(s) that we as a congregation are looking to call as our next Executive Pastor. Please continue to lift the Call Committee in your prayers as they diligently serve the congregation, God, and our next called pastor in the work entrusted to them. Thank you!
Confirmation Interviews It was truly a great joy to me as pastor here to individually meet with each of our 30 confirmands and their parents this past May. As a church, we are truly blessed with so many families that are truly engaged in faith formation and growth. Additionally, Gary Knutson’s relational ministry approach to leadership was clearly evident as story after story was shared about how they loved their church. As we all know, Gary’s passion for the youth entrusted to our care by God is both strong and contagious. The ongoing strong partnership between Pastor, Director of Youth & Family Ministry, Parents & Family, Congregation, and God continues to bring forth bounty upon bounty for celebration! Thank you to the entire church for your continued prayers and support of our amazing Confirmation Ministry.
What is a “YATT”? YOUNG ADULT THEOLOGY ON TAP Pastor Eric is looking to begin a new ministry here at Christ Lutheran called “YATT”; an outreach, fellowship and Bible Study specifically for the Young Adults in our congregation. The ELCA defines young adults as being 19-35 years old. And, celebrating responsibly a part of our own Lutheran heritage as gathering not only around food, but also refreshing beverage of preference, Theology on Tap approaches to ministry groups have been very successful in Christian fellowship since the Reformation (and long before). Pastor Eric is currently working with both Kyle Milyard and Eric Hemenway in shared leadership to organize this emerging ministry. Please continue to pray for all of our young adults, and keep an eye out for more details as they develop throughout the summer!