March 2018 CrossWord

MARCH 2018

Christ Lutheran Church • Highlands Ranch, CO • Gathering † Gifting † Sending

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER AT CLC! Palm Sunday Weekend Worship Saturday, March 24 @5pm Sunday, March 25 @ 8am-9:30am-11am Maundy Thursday Worship Thursday, March 29 @ 7pm Featuring the Hand-Washing Ceremony & First Communion

GOOD FRIDAY Good Friday Stations of the Cross Friday, March 30 @ 10:30-11:30am Self-Guided in the Sanctuary Good Friday Worship Friday, March 30 @ Noon Good Friday Cantata “Come To The Cross And Remember” Friday, March 30 @ 7pm Featuring Celebration Choir

EASTER Easter Worship Saturday, March 31 Traditional Worship @ 5pm Featuring the Carillon Ringers Easter Worship Sunday, April 1 Traditional Sunrise Worship @ 7am Featuring the Celebration Choir Traditional Worship @ 8am Featuring the Celebration Choir Contemporary Worship @ 9:30am Featuring Crossroads Band Contemporary Worship @ 11am Featuring Crossroads Band

Installation Worship Service and Party for Pastor Gail Mundt on Sunday, March 18th at 3:00pm Please come and join us for Pastor Gail’s Installation Worship Service. Following the Installation Worship Service there will be a potluck meal and celebration to welcome Pastor Gail as our new Executive Pastor.

Please bring the following dishes for the potluck based on your last name: A-G Salad, H-P Side Dish, Q-Z Dessert. The main dish will be provided by Christ Lutheran. Hope to see you all there!

Blessings, The CLC Staff

The Tree of Life is About Family!

CLC's Tree of Life Ministry is all about Family!

You can permanently recognize, honor, or cherish the memory of:

Children • Grand Children • Parents Brothers • Sisters • Friends and you can commemorate special events in the lives of the loved ones noted above:

Birthday • Wedding Anniversarys Mother's Day • Father's Day Grandparent's Day • Graduation Baptism • First Communion Confirmation • Special Life Events And many more. Your tax deductible contribution to the Tree of Life will also help CLC in reducing it's long term mortgage debt. Two Blessings with one contribution: recognizing or honoring a loved one and helping Christ Lutheran Church! Get some ideas by viewing the "leaves" on the Tree of Life and see how other congregation members have remembered Family. Brochures with details of the Tree of Life Program are on the table below the TOL in the Narthex. Feel free to contact the Office if any questions.

STAFF: Pastor Eric Allert Lead Pastor pastorallert@clchr.org Ext 107 Pastor Gail Mundt Executive Pastor pastorgail@clchr.org Ext 108 Samantha Sweitzer Office Coordinator office@clchr.org Ext 100 Allyson Evans Christian Education Coordinator childrensministry@clchr.org Ext 103 Linda Holcombe Director of Music lholcombe@clchr.org Ext 109 Cindy Jorgenson Bookkeeper finance@clchr.org Ext 106 Gary Knutson Director of Youth & Family gknutson@clchr.org Ext 105 Deb Morgans Director of Preschool dmorgans@clchr.org Ext 300 Karen Patz Volunteer & Care Coordinator volunteer@clchr.org Ext 110

A Lenten Message from Pastor Eric J. Allert “There are gifts in the Dark Wood to be found if we embrace them...

Uncertainty can help us let go of our fear of the unknown. Emptiness can leave room for new possibilities. Thunderstruck moments can offer insight. Getting lost invites us to heighten our awareness.

Temptation can help us know our true path. And reaching out to other ‘misfits’ on the journey enriches our experience of life and love.

And through it all, God is with us.”

– Eric Elnes There are times in our lives when we struggle to find our place in the world and to live in a way that we feel most alive. Sometimes we even lose our way because of uncertainty, disappointment, discouragement, loss, loneliness, or failure. But author Eric Elnes suggests that our darkest times can also be a catalyst for a life lived more fully, observing that “Our moments of spiritual awakening present themselves not in the absence of struggles, but deep in the heart of them.”

On Valentine’s Day, of all times, we began the season of Lent with a powerful and moving Ash Wednesday service. It was a reflective service, including the introspective ritual of the imposition of ashes on our foreheads as a sign of our mortality and the immortality of life in Jesus Christ. We needed it all the more, as we had only just heard of two separate dark wooded forests in our communities.

Jeff Bergstrom j-bergstrom@comcast.net

Yet, I have found that the best way through the pain of life’s struggles is with the comfort of God when we gather with those we love. And the season of Lent, as reflective as it is, isn’t devoid of joy – even when heartache and confusion are so prevalent. It may be a quiet, introspective period, with times of deep inward joy and also times of sorrow and grief, but these emotions travel hand in hand. It’s good to look at the relationships we have – with self, family, friends, community, and even with God – to see what can be given, and what can be received in order to more fully experience the new life of Easter.

Tom Coates tomcoates@comcast.net

Through it all, as Elnes so faithfully reminds us, God is with us.

Ally Williams Connections Coordinator connections@clchr.org Ext 101 CHURCH COUNCIL:

Joanne Edmunds hiranch@comcast.net Liesl Farrier francophile87@gmail.com Jennifer Gunther j.gunther@comcast.net Steve Hoemann hoemannstba@comcast.net Christine Kleen christine.kleen@gmail.com Pete Koury pete.koury@q.com Brian Martin bmartin29@hotmail.com Steve Schaeberle Schaeberle1@comcast.net Jennifer Smith jennifersmith303@hotmail.com All articles, photos and notices for the next issue of CrossWord are due by the 15th of the month. Send to office@clchr.org. Editor reserves the right to edit for content and space.

Pastor Gail and Pastor Eric want you to know that they are available to meet with you – for conversation, questions, ideas or concerns. Feel free to ask for their time... pastorgail@clchr.org or pastorallert@clchr.org

Sunday School Update

Sunday School will be busy this month learning about Lent and getting ready for Easter. It is never too late to get in on the fun! You can register your children on line at www.clchr.org. Not registered yet? That’s okay, you can still attend Sunday School!

Just stop by the table in the Narthex and talk to Allyson. It’s also never too late to volunteer as a helper or a teacher! Feel free to contact Allyson at any time for more information at childrensministry@clchr.org

ITS TIME FOR LENTEN DINNERS!

Our youth group always looks forward to making and serving these meals throughout the Lenten Season. These meals are a big fund raiser for our yearly mission trips. This year not only are we going to Houston, Texas to help with Hurricane Harvey recovery but we will be attending the ELCA Youth Gathering with 30,000 other Lutheran Youth. The proceeds from these dinners will go towards Hurricane clean up supplies, our meals, and our journey to and from Houston.

Your generosity with your free will offering at these meals is greatly appreciated. Please bring a dessert to share with everyone!

MARCH 7 Lenten Dinner - Ball Park 5:15-7:00 MARCH 14 Lenten Dinner - Chili Cook Off 5:15-7:00 MARCH 21 *Lenten Dinner - Brisket 5:15-7:00 MARCH 25 Palm Sunday Breakfast *Due to the high cost of Brisket Night, we will be selling tickets for this years dinner only. Tickets for Brisket night will be available to purchase at all other Lenten Meals and Sunday mornings and at the door for Brisket Night which is March 21st. Tickets will be $15 Adults, $7 youth under 12 .

Dynamite is our youth group for our 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.

We meet the second Sunday of every month from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. It’s a fun evening filled with dinner, crafts, games, Bible story, and Bible games. Our next gathering will be March 11, 2018. For more information please contact Allyson Evans at childrensministry@clchr.org or Gary Knutson at gknutson@clchr.org.

Blast off for Books

Our Sunday School and Dynamite kids are collecting books for the high schoolers to take on their Mission Trip to Houston, Texas this summer. If you would like to donate please check the link for a list of specific books that are being asked for this year. These books can be new or gently used. There is a bin in the Fellowship Hall for all book donations. Please contact Allyson Evans at childrensministry@clchr.org with any questions.

Middle Schoolers in Confirmation will continue meeting with their mentors for the season of Lent, throughout the month of March. Please contact your mentor if you need to make changes to your weekly meeting time. If you have any question, please contact Gary Knutson at gknutson@clchr.org or your small group guide.

Wall of Money The high schoolers are going to Houston, Texas this summer to attend the ELCA National Youth Gathering and help with Hurricane Harvey clean up! We need your help to get there! Visit our WALL OF MONEY in the fellowship hall. Select an envelope with your favorite dollar amount. Fill the envelope with that amount of money and put the envelope in the “bus” right there next to the wall! Thank you for your support!

SAVE THE DATE!

Vacation Bible School will be here before we know it so mark your calendars now for July 23-27, 2018.

Our theme this year is Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus. Kids find that Jesus rescues them when life gets stormy. We can’t wait to introduce your kids to our Bible Buddies and share with them how Jesus rescues us and loves us, even when we struggle.

Registration for church members, CLC Preschoolers, and MOPS will begin in April 2. We will open registration to the public on April 16. Please check our Facebook page for updates. Christ Lutheran VBS Highlands Ranch July 23-27, 2018.

Hello from the Preschool!

THANK YOU for helping us in reaching our goal at the book fair!!! We are using our funds toward our end of the year picnic for our families and a few classroom supplies.

The school continues to register for fall classes and we cannot believe how fast time is moving. We will talk about the Washing of the Feet and the Lost Sheep for Chapel this month. We will also have music time with Ms. Linda and our Silver Speakers will be in to read. We love watching the children grow in Jesus. They are so much fun every day! We wish everyone a healthy Spring as we prepare for the arrival of Easter.

Summer Camp Registration begins! Summer camp is available to all children 3 years through 7 years old. There will be eleven weeks of camp this summer held from Monday through Thursday either 9 am-1 pm or 9 am-4 p.m. There are a few Fridays that camp will be held in May and June - see registration form for specifics. And, you can sign up for as

little as one day or as many as you want. Please jump on our website for camp information at www.myclcpreschool.org or we can email you information. Please let us know if you would like us to send at dmorgans@clchr.org. There is a $25, one time supply fee per each child regardless of how many sessions you attend. This fee is all you need to reserve your space and payment is due when your camp session begins.

We can let you know what other paperwork might be required if you are not currently attending the preschool.

The themes are Africa, Beach/Ocean, Art, Animals, All things Outdoors and Sports. We will have a funtastic time! **Camp does not meet over Vacation Bible School week which is the week of July 23rd** Registration for VBS will come from church this month.

Many blessings, Deb and Blair

SOFIA: Stories of Faith in Action Here at CLC, everywhere I look I see people putting their faith into action in so many ways. Here are a few examples: Seven members of the congregation being installed as the new Visitation Team, 13 families and 47 people total joining CLC as new members, people sponsoring children and teachers from Uganda, donations coming in for the Military Ministry, a new wall built over a mystery doorway, loads of food going to World Hunger relief on Souper Bowl Sunday, several faithful members joining the Parish Records Team to organize our books and files, as well as all the MANY ministries that meet day in and day out, week in and week out. Christ Lutheran Church is filled with compassionate, caring, involved members who give so much to the church, the community, and each other. I give thanks to the Lord every day for all that we are and all that we do!

–Ally Williams, Connections Coordinator

Volunteer Opportunities While the 11:00 service might not be our most well-attended event, it is a great service with wonderful music and liturgy. However, we are sorely in need of scripture readers, assisting ministers, and worship team members for this important service. Please consider volunteering for one or more of these ministries to keep the 11:00 service running smoothly.

We are still in need of a few more people to help with kitchen cleaning. It’s a lot to ask of 4 or 5 people to keep the kitchen sparkling clean week after week. If we had 3-4 people join this ministry that requires about two hours during the week in which you are in service, each person would need to serve only once every 7-8 weeks. Can you please consider volunteering 12-15 hours per year to a ministry that affects most everyone who enters our house of worship?

Martin Luther once said, “Prayer is a strong wall and fortress of the church: it is a goodly Christian weapon.” We always welcome people to join our prayer ministry. Weekly, the prayer group receives an updated prayer log of people for whom they pray and ask for God’s help, intercession, and thanksgiving. If you would be interested in joining the prayer group, please let us know.

Please contact Karen at volunteer@clchr.org or 303.791.0803, ext. 110 if you are interested in any of these opportunities, or any other ministry opportunity. Thanks!

What a Difficult Flu Season

By Jenny Allert

We are having one of the worst flu seasons since the swine flu and H1N1. These seasons are dreaded in the medical community, when a “new” strain of the flu shows up we can guarantee a difficult season. Until we have seen a new strain it can’t be included in the vaccine. Flu season goes well in to March and in colder areas sometimes if even lingers longer. With our late snow season, that means the flu sometimes hangs out longer here in Colorado!

I thought this month it would be good to review some basic preventive measures. Your biggest defensive mechanism from getting sick and passing illness to others is, hand washing!! Yes hand washing is the “do it yourself” vaccine. It is important to follow the clear recommendations for hand washing. This includes wet hands, lathering with soap, and then scrubbing for at least 20-30 seconds. Sing your ABCs or the Happy Birthday Song to assure you have scrubbed long enough, rinse, then towel or air dry! What if I don’t have access to soap and water? In this case you should use a hand gel that has at least 60% alcohol concentration. It is a good idea to carry this with you.

If someone in the family does get the flu, do your best to contain that person to one room in the house. Be sure to wash your hands before and after entering that room. Keeping the germs contained is important to prevent further spreading of the flu.

Remember you are contagious for 5-6 days after you become sick, it is very important that you do not go out into public, return to work, or school. Just plan on staying home for at least a full week. The other best prevention is the prevention of spreading the germs by keeping them contained. It is always good to consult your Doctor about possible medications to help ease the flu symptoms or any other flu complications that could develop. As we get through the remainder of this flu season, lets all work hard to stay healthy. Remember if you are concerned, a fist bump or elbow bump is acceptable during the passing of the peace, or just get that hand gel out after shaking hands! Lets keep our CLC family healthy.

to our new staff Sam Sweitzer has joined the CLC staff as Office Coordinator! She has had office experience working in car dealerships as well as administrative experience in other fields, including as an Events and Functions manager in a wellness resort. That friendly voice you now hear when you call CLC is Sam, as she is in the office from 9-3 Monday – Friday. Her email address is office@clchr.org.

Sam, her husband, Bob, and daughters, Lily and Lizzy, are joining CLC in the February class. We are delighted to have the Sweitzer family as part of CLC and Sam on board as Office Coordinator! Be sure and give her/them a warm welcome!

First Communion Classes will be March 4 and March 11 from 12:15-2:30. Lunch will be served.

If your child are interested in receiving Holy Communion please let Gary know either via email (gknutson@clchr.org) or the response sheet in the bulletin.

We ask that a parent attend class with their child. First Communion will take place on Thursday, March 29 during the Maundy Thursday service at 7:00pm.

Pastor Eric’s Seasonal Reading List The Master’s Plan for Making Disciples: How every Christian can be an effective witness through an enabling church, by Win Arn and Charles Arn Discover Your Spiritual Type: A guide to individual and congregational growth, by Corrine Ware Creating a Healthier Church: Family systems theory, Leadership and Congregational Life,

by Ronald W. Richardson Giving to God: The Bible’s good news about living a generous life, by Mark Allan Powell

Stay the Course: Finding hope in a drifting culture, by Choco de Jesús Canoeing the Mountains: Christian leadership in Uncharted Territory, by Tod Bolsinger

An Invitation for Lenten Focus Upon Stewardship As we journey further into the season of Lent, your church leaders and I are busy planning how we will continue to honor this season, and strengthen formation opportunities for the church. As members of a liturgical tradition, we understand the importance of this season in the life of our congregation. Among the many opportunities this season provides for us, it also gives us an invitation to broaden the discussion of stewardship.

Lent is traditionally a season of penitence and reflection. It is a time to turn away from the concerns of this world, and focus our lives on the joy of proclaiming the good news of the Gospel. In our world, which for some feels so upside down at the moment, this season calls us to turn away from sin and look again to the one true God. What specific invitations may be awaiting you as a disciple here at Christ Lutheran Church? Here are some ideas: 1) Create a Personal/Family Lenten Giving Program: This could take many forms. You could create a list of specific items and projects that need support around the church, and give toward those specific projects. You could identify needs in the mission projects that CLC partners with in our community, around the country, or internationally, and support them. The fundamental goal of such an effort is to encourage generosity as part of the Lenten practice.

2) As a Personal/Family Lenten project, create something to enhance our worship space: Several years back, Good Samaritan Church in Sammamish, Washington, created mosaic Stations of the Cross during Lent. Working with an artist who designed the basic forms, the congregation gathered in work parties to create the mosaics. The results were amazing, and led to a whole series of other projects to enhance their worship space. This is a great example of members of a congregation using their creativity and their hands to create something for God's work in the world. What gifts and talents has God blessed you with that could be further blessed in His glory for His church? Consider the invitation to talk with the pastoral team, office staff, or lay leaders of CLC to vision what a project with your specific blessing could achieve!

3) Consider a Personal/Family Environmental Stewardship Effort: Lent reminds us that the world currently is not the world as it should be. In our penitence, we are called to join with God in recreating the world. Taking on projects that bless and steward God’s beautiful work in creation at the church could be an example of small projects which can have a significant impact.

During our Give-and-Take series this Lent, we once again are invited to walk closer with Jesus. We are asked to focus on God and the hope secured for us. This refocusing can be a very special call for you of stewardship: in our lives, in our church, and in our world. I pray that you will take advantage of the gift of Lent to help further the discussion of stewardship in this beloved community of faith.

BREW & BIBLE

Are you between the ages of 18-34?

Do you like to drink craft beer?

Do you like God? Then this is the group for you!

We will meet twice a month at different places around town. We meet the second and last Thursday at 7pm. If you are interested please let me know you are coming at connections@clchr.org. (Nobody likes sitting at a table by themselves!) I will email you with the topic that we will discuss. Also, invite your friends. They don’t have to be Lutheran, in fact, I believe our conversations will be richer if we have other ideas to talk about. I can’t wait to create fellowship and meet new people and most importantly talk about our savior. See you then!

Ally Williams, Connections Coordinator – email connections@clchr.org

RALLY IN THE PARK Many thanks to Michelle McClurg and Mike Williams for their decade of service on the CLC Personnel Team!

In addition to time (years!) they have given their gifts of insight, wisdom, tenacity and faithfulness to God’s ministry at Christ Lutheran.

May the Lord bless and keep you!

WE NEED CHAIRS The office staff has spent time over the last few months getting organized and rearranging furniture. While doing so, we have discovered that many of us are in need of new chairs for our visitors.

If you have connections to such chairs, please contact Allyson at childrensministry@clchr.org. If you would like to donate money towards new chairs, we would welcome that too! Please write “office redo” on the memo line of your check! If you haven’t seen the office in a while, feel free to stop by! Its a work in progress but it is looking pretty good!

In every relationship, we understand that there is “give and take” in order for us to live harmoniously and be happy.

When we feel that we aren’t balanced in our giving with what we are receiving, we become sad, angry, or frustrated.

During these 46 days of Lent, we are focusing on what Give and Take might mean in the life of a Christ-follower, especially as we journey towards the cross. Join us for this important, even urgent, Lenten journey.

February 17/18 & 21 – Relationship with Self February 24/25 & 28 – Relationship with Family March 3 / 4 & 7 – Relationship with Friends March 10/11 & 14 – Relationship with Community March 17/18 & 21 – Relationship with God

It’s Worship in the Park and Rally Day all rolled into one! We are looking to give our day in the park an updated look and we need your help! Do you love to organize, have ideas, like to be involved? Are you creative or handy? We could use your help! We need a crew to help us with games and activities and a crew to help us with food. If you are interested in either of these, please sign up on the response sheet and join us on March 11 at 11:00 for our first meeting. For more information, please talk to Allyson, Karen or Ally!

The Stephen Ministers are those care-givers who come alongside you – or your friends, neighbors, coworkers, or relatives – and provide comfort and support for as long after as needed. But being a Stephen Minister is much bigger and better than just helping other people. It also becomes a part of you – it changes you for the better. It creates an opportunity for faith to grow stronger. As a Stephen Minister, you will find God drawing you in closer and allowing you to be Christ’s presence to another person.

To truly begin this ministry in a way that blesses the congregation in full, we are anticipating an expense of $15,000 to train 5 leaders in supporting more than a dozen ministers.

The investment that the Holy Spirit is calling the congregation to make is significant, but so is the ministry potential. To find out more about Stephen Ministry, please talk with Pastor Eric. To make a financial gift in support of establishing this ministry here at Christ Lutheran, please designate your gift to Christ Lutheran Church and identify it assigned towards Stephen Ministry. Your Pastoral Team, the Church Council, and truly God’s Spirit is placing this powerful ministry before you as an appeal for your additional support.

Meet Ms. Val who is the CLC nursery attendant for all four services (and special events!).

She loves to play with the children and considers the nursery an important part of God’s ministry. Of course, children are always welcome in the worship services, but do know that there is a safe, welcoming and fun place for your small children.

Questions? Contact Karen or Ally; volunteer@clchr.org or connections@clchr.org.

New Members of Christ Lutheran Church as of February 24-25 A.C. and Marie Serold (5:00 pm) A.C and Marie have lived in Colorado for many years! They have three grown children. A.C likes ham radio and model trains, Marie likes quilting and card making.

Jeff, Cindy, Sarah, and Ryan Seefeldt (5:00 pm) Jeff and Cindy moved to Colorado about five years ago, they have two children Sarah (14) and Ryan (12). Cindy enjoys being in the outdoors. Jeff loves to volunteer and be involved with his church.

Harry & Lucette Kottcamp (8:00 am) Harry and Lucette moved to Colorado after living in various places, they both enjoy golf, hiking and skiing. They have four grown children.

Colin, Emily, Jay, Hanna, and Macy Mielke (9:30 am) Colin and Emily moved to Highlands Ranch with their children Jay(8), Hanna(6) and Macy(2). Colin is an avid supporter of the National Parks.

Bob, Samantha, Lily, and Lizzy Sweitzer (9:30 am) Bob and Samantha both have lived in Colorado for most of their lives with their young children Lily(6) and Lizzy(3).

Matt, Shawn, Jordan, and Nicky Miller (9:30 am) Matt and Shawn are both Navy veterans, who moved here from Austin, TX. Shawn was originally from Eritrea, Africa, they have two sons Jordan (14) and Nicky (12)

Barry, Chrissy, Hudson, and Brooks Fagerholt (9:30 am) Barry and Chrissy have lived in Denver for 15 plus years, they have two sons Hudson (10) and Brooks (6). They enjoy coaching youth sports, gardening and cooking.

Craig and Cammy Coronato (9:30 am) Craig and Cammy returned to Colorado from Arizona in 2016, they have two grown children. They enjoy traveling, golf and skiing.

Brian, Amy, Maya, Samantha, and Spencer LaComb (9:30 am) Brian and Amy started attending CLC in 2011, the whole family loves to ski including Maya (11), Sammi, Spencer who are eight-year-old twins.

Bryan, Michelle, Lucy, and Brady Fagerholt (9:30 am) Michelle and Bryan (twin brother of Barry) enjoy their kids activities entertaining and spending time with friends.

David, Brittany, Annie, Fisher, and Britton Roth (9:30 am) David and Brittany have lived in Colorado for almost 20 years because they love being outdoors. They have three kids, Annie(11), Fisher and Britton seven-year-olds.

Brent, Gillian, Makenna, and Shane Canada (9:30 am) Brent and Gillian relocated to Highlands Ranch from Phoenix, AZ with their kids, Makenna (5) and Shane (3). Brent is a home brewer who also enjoys basketball and mountain biking, while Gillian is an avid runner who loves to cook.

Please help us to welcome all of these wonderful people!

Happy Birthday Chad Aaberg Jenny Allert Lindsey Anderson Sonja Beauchamp Tiffany Beffel Bob Belin Rick Boyer Martin Brown Cheryl Burton Mary Campbell Bill Carroll Quinn Connolly Austin Cummings James Danyo Pastor DJ Dent Kristin DeVisscher Brittny Dilges Barbara Doyle Amy Edstrom Dana Elkins Tracy Fellows

Mar 4 Mar 20 Mar 31 Mar 2 Mar 10 Mar 10 Mar 5 Mar 26 Mar 23 Mar 14 Mar 13 Mar 24 Mar 20 Mar 21 Mar 6 Mar 20 Mar 8 Mar 20 Mar 26 Mar 3 Mar 21

Amy Fenton Meghan Fleming Peyton Freitag Dan Grant Robbie Grant Nathan Gray Kennedy Green Kjerstin Halverson Erik Hanson Jordan Hegre Aaron Henkes Trudy Hunchar Ruth Jewell Sue Justice David Kaiser Neil Kavo Linda Klein Helen Knutson Brian Kolseth Janice Korte Tami Kreimeyer

Mar 15 Mar 14 Mar 4 Mar 28 Mar 11 Mar 16 Mar 8 Mar 21 Mar 3 Mar 6 Mar 13 Mar 18 Mar 26 Mar 19 Mar 27 Mar 14 Mar 13 Mar 26 Mar 11 Mar 1 Mar 27

Crista Larsen Griffin Lau Bryan Lichty Fay Lukasik Jean Mai Lance Malburg George Maldenado Luke Marxhausen Martha Miller John Mitchell Matthew Mitchum Sonja Murphy Daley Ornes Sara Oscai Brendan Parsa David Pierce Jessica Pollock Donna Polodna Jeff Prescott Jon Rakes Bobby Reed

Mar 17 Mar 9 Mar 24 Mar 21 Mar 10 Mar 3 Mar 7 Mar 5 Mar 29 Mar 18 Mar 13 Mar 17 Mar 10 Mar 1 Mar 18 Mar 5 Mar 18 Mar 27 Mar 14 Mar 23 Mar 23

John Riley Lucille Roinestad Kyle Russell Steve Schrader Barry Siel Emma Stanek Jeramy Staub Kay Stolzenbach Eric Terrell Angela Tonelli Ben Tronrud Mark Tronrud Randi Valenti Jr. Ronny Van Steyn Kirsten White Rylie Wieseler Ally Williams Grant Wischer

Mar 11 Mar 3 Mar 22 Mar 9 Mar 11 Mar 18 Mar 27 Mar 11 Mar 2 Mar 30 Mar 25 Mar 11 Mar 30 Mar 9 Mar 10 Mar 4 Mar 22 Mar 2

Grief is a difficult but necessary part in recovering from loss. Loss of a loved one to death; loss of someone special due to a move, a broken relationship or other causes; Loss of a dream, a plan, a vision; Loss of a job; We experience heartache and emotions from many different sources but don’t always know how to name these emotions. Sometimes grief reveals itself in anger, sadness, depression, and/or bewilderment.

CLC has made available this book, “Good Grief” to help people name the grief and perhaps find tools to get through the difficult times. Contact the church office for your copy or pick one up in the narthex.

Through baptism, we welcome Macy Olivia Mielke into the Lord’s Family!

Macy was baptized at the 9:30am service on February 18th.

Support Macy by praying for her in her new life in Christ and for her family & sponsors.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ADULT STUDY

Pastor Eric’s weekly adult study series on Wednesday Nights that focuses on the Gospel of John is on break for the season of Lent. Class is scheduled to resume the Wednesday following Easter Sunday on April 4th.

MARCH SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

8a Worship 4 6:30a Men's Breakfast Group 5 9a Family Chapel 9:30a Sunday School 9:30a Women's Bible Study 9:30a Worship 12p Preschool Sports Club 11a Worship/CC 5:30p ADVANCE! [off-site] 11:30a DC Early Childhood 7p Boy Scouts 645 Council 7p Personnel Mtg. 12:15p First Communion Class (1 of 2) 7p AA Meeting

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

7p Celebration Choir

9a Family chapel 6 9:15a MOPS 7 7p Celebration Choir 12p Preschool Sports Club 5p Carillon Ringers 5p Crossroads Band 5:15p Lenten Dinner 6:30p Praise Team 5:15p Lenten Mentoring 7p Lenten Midweek Worship

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FRIDAY

SATURDAY 2 9a Chicks w/Sticks

8 12p OWLS Luncheon

9 8a Stampin' Up Event

10a Genealogy Group 12p Fjelldalen Lodge 5p Worship

5p Preschool Parents Night Out 5p Worship

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10

ELCA BARNYARD PROJECT 8a Worship 9:30a Sunday School 9:30a Worship 11a Worship/CC 12:15p First Communion Class (2 of 2) 5p Dynamite 7p AA Meeting

11 6:30a Men's Breakfast

12 12p Preschool Sports Club 13 5p Carillon Ringers

14 7p Celebration Choir

15 7p MomsNext (off-site)

16 5p Worship

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8a Worship 9:30a Sunday School 9:30a Worship 11a Worship/CC 7p AA Meeting

18 6:30a Men's Breakfast

19 12p VNA Foot Clinic

21 7p Celebration Choir

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23 8a CLC Work Day

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Group 9a Mission Quilters 9:30a Women's Bible Study 12p Preschool Sports Club 7p Boy Scouts 645 7p Ladies Bunko (off-site)

PALM SUNDAY 25 8a Worship 8:30a Palm Sunday Breakfast 9:30a Sunday School 9:30a Worship 11a Worship/CC 7p AA Meeting

4:30p Caregiver Mtg 5p Crossroads Band 6:30p Praise Team

5:15p Lenten Dinner 5:15p Lenten Mentoring 7p Lenten Midweek Worship

20 5p Carillon Ringers

Group 9:30a Women's Bible Study 7p Boy Scouts 645 7p Legacy & Endowment Mtg.

5p Crossroads Band 6:30p Praise Team

5:15p Lenten Dinner 5:15p Lenten Mentoring 7p Lenten Midweek Worship

6:30a Men's Breakfast 26 Group 9a Mission Quilters 9:30a Women's Bible Study 12p Preschool Sports Club 7p Boy Scouts 645

12p Preschool Sports Club 27 5p Carillon Ringers 28 MAUNDY THURSDAY 29 12p VNA Foot Clinic 7p Cantata Final Rehearsal 7p First Communion 4:30p Caregiver Mtg Celebration 5p Crossroads Band 7p Maundy Thursday Worship 6:30p Praise Team

5p Worship

GOOD FRIDAY 30 10a Crossroads Band 10:30a Stations of the Cross 5p Worship (self-led) 12p Good Friday Worship 7p Good Friday Cantata

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Followers of Jesus Christ

8997 S. Broadway Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Change Service Requested

There’s a place for you!

Church Community Ministries Outreach Ministries Altar Guild Outreach Uganda New Mothers Ministry Worship Teams First Impressions Team Ushers and Greeters Bulletin “Folders” Readers Decorating Team Assisting Ministers Mowing & Snow Removal Kitchen Team Recycling Team Maintenance Team Sweet Bread Ministry Sign Team Chefs for Christ Sanctuary Care Card Ministry Prayer Tree Care for the Caregiver Grief Group MOPS MomsNext

Preschool

Urban Peak Teen Shelter Alcoholics Anonymous Bonfils Blood Drive Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp Lutheran Family Services projects Grant Avenue Street Reach Pueblo De Dios (in CA) Projects ELCA World Hunger Military Ministry Chicks with Sticks Mission Quilters Integrated Family Community Services Thrivent Builds

Youth & Family Ministries Baptism Classes

First Bible Classes First Communion Classes Summer Vacation Bible School Dynamite Youth Group (4th, 5th & 6th graders) Confirmation Classes (7th & 8th graders) BLAZE (Senior High School Youth Group) Sunday School Mission Trips

Education and Fellowship Adult Education Classes (Pastor led classes

held during 9:30 Sunday services, Wednesday nights at 7pm and Thursday mornings at 9am) Men’s Breakfast Group – Bible study group meets every Monday morning Women of Joy – a Christian Bible study that meets twice monthly for fellowship and service Women’s Bible Studies - (Monday mornings 9:30am – spring and fall sessions)

Fun and Fellowship OWLS – Senior group meets monthly for fellowship Shepherds Dinner Group Men’s Book Club Women’s Book Club Advance! Men’s Group Women’s Bunko Soul Sisters Women’s Group Bridge Group Co-ed and Men’s Softball

Music CLC Kids Rock!

Youth Worship Weekend Band Celebration Choir Carillon Ringers Crossroads Band Praise Team