ALPHACome explore some of life’s biggest questions at Alpha! Alpha is a series of sessions that looks at questions about life, faith, and meaning. We explore topics such as, “Is there more to life than this?” and “Who is Jesus?” Each session includes three key elements: a free meal, a talk, and a discussion. Everyone is welcome to join us in this open, informal, and honest space. No need to RSVP, and the cost is FREE.

New sessions of Alpha are starting regularly.For more information or to check for dates and location, contact Madison Campbell at alpha@waterstonechurch.org or visit waterstonechurch.org/alpha.

ALL-CHURCH PICNICSunday, July 712-2:30pmDon’t miss Waterstone’s annual all-church picnic! We’ll have one service at 10:30am and then gather at 12pm for a celebration with games and activities for the whole family. The church will provide the main dish, desserts, drinks and paper products. If your last name begins with this letter, please bring:A - H: sidesI - M: chipsN - Z: salads

For more information, contact Emily Clauss at emilyc@waterstonechurch.org.

WATERSTONE SERVE WEEKENDAugust 2-4Mark your calendars! Waterstone will be stepping outside the walls of our building to serve our community and celebrate our Restore Rhythm at Waterstone. It will be a great weekend for the whole family to work together to bring shalom to our city! More details to come. For questions or to get invovled, contact Paul Joslin at paulj@waterstonechurch.org.

NEW VISITOR CONNECTIONAre you new to Waterstone? Come visit with some of our pastors and staff. We gather in the Hub immediately after services. Come say “Hi” - we’d love to meet you!

WELCOME LUNCHJune 212pm, Activity CenterCome meet Lead Pastor Larry Renoe and learn more about Waterstone’s vision, beliefs and ministries. We’ll enjoy lunch and spend some time getting to know one another. For more information, contact Emily Clauss at emilyc@waterstonechurch.org.

BAPTISMAugust 18If you are interested in being baptized during one of the Sunday services on this day, contact Emily Clauss at emilyc@waterstonechurch.org or 303.972.2200 x274.

SATURDAY NIGHT BBQAugust 24, 6:45pmWest CourtyardMark your calendars and join us for a potluck BBQ in the west courtyard after service. You bring the sides, and we’ll provide the hamburgers and hot dogs along with fun activities for the kids. For more information, contact Emily Clauss at emilyc@waterstonechurch.org.

UP WEEKEND & POPSICLE PART YMay 25 and 265:30pm Saturday, 9 & 10:30am Sunday

During weekend services, kids will move up to their new graded classes and enjoy a Popsicle Party. This is a fun way to start summer in Waterstone Kids. VBS 2019“A Week of Adventure with Waterstone Kids…..It’s All About JESUS!”June 10-138:45am - 12pm Cost: $15/child

FAMILY NIGHT AT PIRATES COVEJune 136:30 - 8:30pmCost: $9/personJoin us at Pirates Cove Waterpark for a night of family fun! Tickets can be purchased in advance by contacting Sarah Lloyd atkids@waterstonechurch.org. “WELCOME TO THE BRIDGE” Picnic for 5th Graders and ParentsAugust 2512 - 1pm on the East Patio

Come enjoy lunch together and find out about what is going on in our 5th/6th grade department, “The Bridge”.

Contact Elsa Wolff atelsaw@waterstonechurch.org to RSVP and more information.

For general Kids Ministry questions, contact Sarah Lloyd at kids@waterstonechurch.org.

NIGHT AT THE PARKStarting May 29 Every Wednesday night6:30 - 8:30pm at the corner of Clement Park near Bowles and Pierce Night at the Park is an incredible time of games, getting to know new people and having a blast in the beauty of Colorado’s summer. All students between 7th -12th grade are welcome! Contact Ben Szugyi at bens@waterstonechurch.org with any questions. THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDYEvery Thursday starting May 309:30 - 11:00amMiddle School meets at Einstein’s Bagel in Littleton (8246 W Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80123). High School meets at Chick-Fil-A at Belleview Shores (5260 S Wadsworth Blvd, Littleton, CO 80123). Join us each Thursday of the summer for breakfast, hanging out and a time to study the Bible! Bring money for breakfast! Contact Ben Szugyi for Middle School: bens@waterstonechurch.orgor Elliot Campbell for High School: elliotc@waterstonechurch.org.

SOAP HOCKEY TOURNAMENTJune 56:30 - 8:30pm at Clement ParkJoin a team in either the “fun” or “competitive” bracket for $5We will hold our annual 3-on-3 soap hockey tournament on a giant soapy slip ‘n slide! Don’t miss this event or the pictures that come from it! Contact Ben Szugyi to sign up at bens@waterstonechurch.org. STUDENT SUMMER CAMPJuly 7 – 13Ravencrest Chalet in Estes ParkCost: $400Our Waterstone Students summer camp is a time to enjoy the beautiful outdoors surrounding Estes Park, while being transformed through encountering God in new ways. We’ll have rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, volleyball, great food, free time and so much more! To register, contact Ben Szugyi at bens@waterstonechurch.org.

COLOR WARJuly 176:30 - 8:30pm at Clement ParkCost: $5Our annual color war is one of our most memorable nights filled with various competitions and games using powdered paint. This is another event you’ll want to encourage your student to join us for, bring friends, take photos and bring towels for the trip home! Contact Elliot Campbell at elliotc@waterstonechurch.org with any questions.

CENTRAL ASIA VISION TRIPSeptember

Are you gifted in the areas of videography, photography or crafting? Our long-time Global Partners in Central Asia are looking for a small team of people to come help with their business, Master’s Handicrafts.This nine-day trip will be a life changing experience as you share in the work of Global Partners as they advance God’s Kingdom through their small business, reaching the lost in the name of the King. For more information, contact Paul Joslin at paulj@waterstonechurch.org.

MISSION TRIP TO THE BORDEROctoberMcAllen, Texas A team from Waterstone will spend a week in McAllen, Texas working in a Respite Center. The Respite Center mainly serves women and children who have traveled together as a family and have been paroled from detention centers while they await their asylum court hearing. This ministry provides welcomed relief and support, especially for those fleeing traumatic and life-threatening circumstances in their home countries. If interested in joining this team, contact Paul Joslin at paulj@waterstonechurch.org.

FOOD PANTRYMondays & Thursdays 2 - 3:45pm, Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30pm

The Waterstone Food Pantry exists so that those in our community who are hungry have access to free, healthy and nutritious food. We hope that everyone who visits leaves with the food they need and the dignity they deserve. What can you do to help? Fill a bag with non-perishable goods, give your time by volunteering, or spread the word to someone in need. For more information, contact Jon Yeagley at jdyeagley@yahoo.com.

For general Missions questions, contact Paul Joslin at paulj@waterstonechurch.org.For event-related questions, contact Kylie Watters at kyliew@waterstonechurch.org.

MEN’S SMALL GROUPSThere are currently four Men’s small groups that meet weekly. Topics, times and location vary. Contact either the group leader or Damon Thomas at men@waterstonechurch.org for information.

MONDAY MORNING MEN’S GROUP7 - 9am in the Cry RoomContact Jon Fitzgerald at jonkfitz1@gmail.com

FRIDAY MORNING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY6:30 - 7:30am in the Cry RoomContact Dennis Murphy at grnhog@comcast.net

FRIDAY MORNING MEN’S GROUP6:30 - 8:30am in Rm 105Contact Doug Angell at d_angell49@msn.com

SATURDAY MORNING MEN’S GROUP7:30 - 9am in the Tower RoomContact Damon Thomas at men@waterstonechurch.org

ACTIVIT Y GROUPSWe try to provide opportunities for men to get together to be social and active. We currently have the following groups. Please contact the group leader with any questions.

• Hiking Group – Dave Whittaker (whittaker.daves@gmail.com)

• Softball, Golf and Team Sports Groups – Brent Officer (brent.officer@gmail.com)

• Men at the Movies – Keith Thompson (keith@thompson4.net)

• Board Games – Damon Thomas (men@waterstonechurch.org)

PRAY FOR OUR SCHOOLSSaturday, June 5 10amPlease join us as we spend time praying for our schools. Meet at Waterstone and we will drive to area schools to pray for our students and teachers. Contact Kelly Paulson at nkpaulson@hotmail.com to RSVP and if you have questions.

WOMEN OF WATERSTONE VIRTUAL PRAYER6am - 9am, WednesdaysJoin us in prayer from the comfort of your own home. You can share requests and pray for others via the GroupMe App. Contact Kelly Paulson at nkpaulson@hotmail.com to be added to the group; you should receive a link. You will also need to download the #groupme App.

ACTIVIT Y GROUPS

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB June 24 and August 26 7 - 8:30pmHeather Calzone’s House: 6564 W. Gould Dr. Littleton, CO 80123 Join us to discuss Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis in June and/or The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom in August. Both books, one motivational and the other biographical, promise rich discussion regarding leading a life fully centered in Christ versus our current culture or personal circumstances. You can purchase the books on Amazon or your favorite bookstore. Space is limited, so RSVP to Heather Calzone at hcalzone@comcast.net.

HIKINGJuly 20Meet at the West Entrance of Waterstone at 9am to carpool or meet at the trailhead at Deer Creek Canyon Park at 9:15am (13388 \Grizzly Dr Littleton, CO 80127). We will hike Meadowlark Trail to Plymouth Creek Loop, a moderate-level hike of 2.6 miles. The hike should take about 1.5 hours, and there are some rocky, steep parts to the trail. Optional - bring a picnic lunch to enjoy together at the end of the hike. Contact Heather Calzone at hcalzone@comcast.net with any questions. Please RSVP and indicate if carpooling.

HIKE A 14ER: MOUNT BROSSAugust 24Whether it’s your 1st or 54th Colorado 14er, we would love to have you join us to the top of Mount Bross. We will leave the west Waterstone Parking lot at 4am, hopefully returning about 4pm, but that is dependent on weather, conditions and pace. The route planned is a Class 1 (easiest), about 9 miles, with almost 3,000 ft elevation gain, starting at the Mineral Park Trailhead. Contact Carl a Shepherd at kstjmom@hotmail.com or 720.205.2845 to RSVP or with questions.

WOMEN’S SERVICE PROJECT OPPORTUNIT YJune 19am - 1pm – King Soopers (Ken Caryl & Simms)1:15pm - 3pm – Waterstone Food Pantry (southwest corner of the church)

Help support the Waterstone Food Pantry by collecting and processing food donations. Contact Heather Calzone at hcalzone@comcast.net with questions.

STITCHEach month the first and third Monday10am - 12pm in the AlcoveFor women who like to knit and/or crochet, we would love to have you join us! Contact Kathy Peterson at kathyknits57@gmail.com with questions.

CL ASSESRegistration available on www.waterstonechurch.org.

GOD’S AGENDASundays9am in Rm 200WThis class looks at today’s culture theologically, helping us recognize God’s agenda and what he is calling and commanding his church to do. We will look at the roles of government and the church with the theology of the kingdom of God, as well as what Scripture says about the most crucial topics, policies, and events of today. Contact Dave Schlup at david@frontlinetheology.com with questions.

EMMAUS 55+Sundays10:30am in Rm 211ELead by Dennis Vogan and Jesse RamerEmmaus is a community of people rooted in God’s word, dedicated to loving God andone another. We gather, pray, and discuss Scripture and other books together in order to point each other towards Christ. Contact Jesse Ramer at jesser@waterstonechurch.org.

CARE MINISTRIES

MAN2MANMeets WeeklyMan2Man is an open men’s group that meets weekly to practice James 5:16 – “Confess our sins to each other and pray for each other so we may be healed.” By making Christ our focus we begin to turn from other things that compete for our desires. Contact Gary Ackert at 815.302.3623.

The Waterstone 20s/30s Group is an authentic, supportive community that comes together to seek Christ. This welcoming, lively and fun group plans a variety of activities that build connections and strengthen friendships.

20s/30s SMALL GROUPThursday evenings at 7pm at the Mathewson’s homePlease send an email to 20s30s@waterstonechurch.org for the address, and come enjoy community and great discussions.

SUMMER KICKOFF A XE THROWING & BBQSaturday, May 25, 1pmCost: $5We will meet up and head over for a day of fun together, starting with Axe Throwing! We will meet at the church to carpool. After that, join us for a grill-out with some games.

REC LEAGUE VOLLEYBALLStarting in JuneThursday eveningsInterested in filling your Thursday nights with fellowship, fun, and rec league volleyball? We have the thing for you! If you’re interested, we will have multiple Waterstone 20s & 30s teams playing against others for the championship title! Or for fun...Come to play or to hang.

GAMES AND GRILLSaturday, June 12, 6pmCost: Free!Join us for a day of hanging out, playing games, and eating together. What more could you want for a summer evening!?

CORNHOLE/ BEAN BAG TOSS TOURNAMENTSaturday, July 13 All Day$10/ Team

Think you have what it takes to bring home the grand prize? Or are you more of a “watch and cheer” type of person? Regardless of where you fall competitively, we want to see you here! Fun for the whole friend group with lots of food and games. Join us if you want, and play if you’re interested! SUMMER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION & GLOW BALL Thursday at Colorado Journey, August 88pmCost: Free!

Let’s get back into the fall season by soaking up the last days of summer! And what better way than celebrating summer birthdays with Nothing Bundt Cakes Bundtinis and glow-in-the-dark mini golf? Join us and let’s end the summer together, the right way! Feel free to come to any or all of our events - we hope to see you there!

For questions about the group or to get involved, contact Luke or Janzyn Mathewson at 20s30s@waterstonechurch.org.

SUMMER PL AYDATESJune 28, 9:30 - 11:30am, Clement Park, 7306 W Bowles, LittletonNo Cost July 15 5:30 - 7:30pm, Surfside Splash Park, 5330 W 9th Ave, LakewoodNo Cost MOPS FAMILY BBQAugust 5, 5:30 - 7:30pm, South Courtyard at WaterstoneNo CostBring food to share by last name: A-F: chips, G-L: fruit, M-R: veggie or salad, and S-Z: dessert. The steering team will take care of meat and buns. MOPS MONDAYSBeginning August 19, 1st and 3rd Mondays6:30 - 8:30pm, Activity CenterCost: $100 (childcare for additional cost) Check out the MOPS Waterstone website for more information or contact Shawna Kiser at mops@waterstonechurch.org with questions.

TINY TRAVELERS SUMMER CAMP9:30am - 1:30pmKids 2-6 years oldCost: $175 per week-long camp (10% discount applied to the youngest sibling)

Choose one week or choose them all! June 24-28: Wild, Wild, WestJuly 8-12: Safari on the SerengetiJuly 22-26: Big City, Quiet Country

Your child will participate in exciting curriculum including arts and crafts, physical fitness, games, water play, music and movement, stories and more. Each week campers will enjoy a special in-house field trip. A one-time registration fee of $25 must be paid online to secure your spot. Go to: http://www.waterstonechurch.org/preschool/ to sign up. Contact Anne at anney@waterstonechurch.org with any questions.

**Please Note: summer camp classes are mixed age groups and do not follow the same age requirements as the school year preschool program. There are no part-week options for summer camp, all sessions are Monday through Friday.

Waterstone Community Church5890 S Alkire St.

Littleton, CO 80127

www.waterstonechurch.org303.972.2200