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Allenspark Community Church celebrates 50 years of worship
By Cindy Rockett Redstone Review
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LYONS – The little log church in the heart of Allenspark is celebrating its 50 year anniversary on June 26 at 10 a.m. at 16 Washington Street, Allenspark.
According to the 25th Anniversary brochure, “God has truly worked a miracle in our midst. He has brought together a church family from various denominational backgrounds, all walks of life and from every area of the United States. God has blessed us with a church where His Son, Jesus Christ, is honored and worshipped”.
In the early 1920’s, a log structure, known as St. James on the Mount, was built and used for Episcopal worship services by summer residents between late June and early September.
In 1972, as people began to live full time in the area and spend more than a few months at their cabins, there was hope by a few visionaries that a community, nondenominational church could co-exist with the Episcopal church which held services only during the summer.
Even before the Community Church was established, there were plans in the works to repair and remodel the building used by the Episcopal church. Dedicated supporters sent out a fundraising letter in January which resulted in contributions of $24,806.62. In May, work was started, both on the building, and on the formation of the new church.
A group of 40 people met with the idea of laying the spiritual foundation of this new church, a truly interdenominational community church firmly rooted in the Bible and the teachings of Christ. Representatives of the new church then asked for and received permission from the Episcopal Diocese to share the building and the first service of the new Community Church was held on June 25, 1972. The dedication of the remodeled church was held on August 6.
On August 22, the Board of Governors was given the task of creating this new church concept. They were charged with the formation of a church to the liking of the majority of the membership, and a church that would make each person comfortable while meeting their individual spiritual and liturgical expectations.
In October, Sunday School classes began and The Women of St James held their first meeting. The beautiful stained-glass windows, created by Jay Grooters of Estes Park, were purchased in 1973 through funds provided by member families as memorials; the windows in the vestibule were donated by the Thweat family.
In 1974 the Episcopal Diocese proposed the sale of the property to the Community Church for $5,000. A contract was signed on August 23, allowing Episcopal Services to be held in the building and granting the Episcopal Diocese the right of first refusal in the event the Community Church decided to sell.
Rex Roth became the pastor on February 15, 1974 and served in that position until his retirement in 2011.
Upon Pastor Rex Roth’s retirement, a committee was created to search for a new pastor and on March 18, 2012, Jeff Blevins began his tenure with the church. Unfortunately, Pastor Blevins suffered a critical illness and went to be with the Lord on October 14, 2021.
Last fall, the congregation asked Pastor Patrick to be their Interim Pastor. He accepted and continues to lead our worship services.
Fifty years later, the Allenspark Community Church has chosen Sunday, June 26, as the day to celebrate 50 years of devotion to God, through Jesus Christ, and the service to thousands of worshipers during that time. You are invited to join the celebration at 10 a.m. at the little log church at 16 Washington Street where we will praise God for His blessings and guidance.
Lyons Community Foundation Awards $7,500 to six local high school graduates
By Gwydion Winkelmeyer Redstone Review
LYONS – The Lyons Community Foundation (LCF) is proud to support the young people of Lyons as they continue their journeys into higher education. Scholarships such as those endowed by generous families in our community act to give students some well-deserved support to undertake the many challenges of going to college and beginning their careers.
Scholarships are also excellent indicators of the hard work and dedication to future success that these young people have displayed. LCF began offering scholarships to Lyons area graduating seniors in 2009 with a single $500 scholarship. This year, the LCF awarded $7,500 in scholarships to six Lyons area graduating seniors. To date, $72,000 in scholarship funds have been awarded to 70 college bound students.
The LCF Scholarship Review Committee is composed of local residents committed to supporting our young people with their goals. To that end, they reviewed, in detail, all student applications and met to discuss and confirm the award recipients. Families who contribute to individual scholarships also provided their input on the selection of scholarship recipients. We look forward to continuing and hopefully expanding our support of local graduating students through future scholarships. If you are interested in creating a scholarship in memory of someone, please visit our website at www.lyonscf.org/how-tocreate-a-scholarship or email LCF at info@lyonscf.org.
Each of these outstanding young people have distinct voices and unique stories to tell. The Scholarship Review Committee members are certain that their journeys and achievements will touch many lives and bring much happiness. We were impressed by the high standards and achievements of all of the applicants for scholarships. The Lyons Community Foundation exists to improve the quality of life, build a culture of giving, and encourage positive change for the Greater Lyons Area. The attributes of the LCF mission statement can be found in all the recipients for this year’s scholarships. This speaks highly of the dedication and hard work of not only these students and their parents but all the teachers and staff along the way.
Established in 2020, the Lyons Community Foundation Mission Scholarship recognizes students who embody the LCF’s mission of improving the quality of life, building a culture of giving, and encouraging positive change for the greater Lyons area. The 2022 Lyons Community Foundation Mission Scholarship was awarded to Kasey Knapp (Lyons HS). Kasey will be attending Oregon State University where she will major in Psychology.
Established in 2009, the Lyons Community Foundation Scholarship in Memory of Steve Ralston honors Lyons resident and business owner Steve Ralston and is awarded to a student who best expresses their passion for learning and sharing one’s interests, skills, and joyful life experiences with their community. Cassidy Jennings Batts (Lyons HS) is the 2022 recipient. She will be studying Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology at Colorado State University in Fort Collins.
Established in 2014, the Gerald Boland Memorial Scholarship recognizes a student who demonstrates a passion for learning and for their community. Gerald Boland died during the September 2013 flood near his home in Lyons. He taught in Lyons for 31 years, 5 years at the high school and 26 years at the elementary school. He served as a mentor to many of Lyons youth as a basketball coach for 23 years and as a Boy Scout Leader. His dedication to the Lyons community was just as unwavering as his dedication to education. Arjen Wynja (Lyons HS), recipient of the 2022 Gerald Boland Memorial Scholarship, will be majoring in Music Education at Colorado State University in Fort Collins.
Established in 2016, the Uncle Louis “Bud” Winkler Memorial Scholarship was made possible by an endowment from a local Lyons resident to honor the memory of his Uncle Louis who helped put him through college. The 2022 recipient of the Uncle Louis “Bud” Winkler Scholarship is Gage Basey (Lyons HS). Gage has enrolled in the Honors program in the Leads School of Business with an emphasis in entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado in Boulder.
Established in 2018, the Janet Orback Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of lifelong Lyons resident Janet Orback, who along with her husband Dave, tirelessly helped to provide support and friendship to her neighbors whose homes and lives were destroyed in the 2013 floods, as well as being stewards of the
Lyons Cemetery for over 15 years. Recipients of the Janet Orback Memorial Scholarship are active participants in the community, and show a commitment to caring for the environment. The 2022 recipient is Gylian Hay. She will be majoring in International Affairs at Colorado Winklemeyer State University in Fort Collins. Established in 2020, the Lyons Community Foundation 2-Year Study Scholarship was made possible by a donor-advised fund from a local Lyons couple. This scholarship recognizes any graduating senior who plans to attend a two-year program at college/university, trade school or other technical/vocational training. Recipients of this scholarship embody LCF’s mission of improving the quality of life, building a culture of giving,
Standing, left to right: LCF Scholarship Committee Chair Gwydion Winklemeyer, LCF Chair Jeanne Moore, LCF Marketing and Communications Associate Tanya Mercer-Daty, LCF Scholarship Recipients Gage Basey, Kasey Knapp, Arjen Wynja, Issac Tostanoski, Gylian Hay and Cassidy Jennings Batts.
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