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The Family Portrait
MAY / JUNE 2017
A Night at the
Theater Friday, May 5
6 pm
Join us for a memorable night of dinner, entertainment, and an auction. LIFT Ministries, Family in Christ’s very own youth group, will be hosting this classy event as a fundraiser for their summer mission trip. The team of 25 will be heading to Klangtoh, Arizona to serve on a Navajo Reservation and share the Good News of Christ. But, we need your help getting there!
The "Night at the Theater” will be an opportunity for you, your family, your friends, and your neighbors that you will not want to miss. Several skits will be performed by each of the members on the trip, authentic Navajo food will be served, and hundreds of valuable and diverse items will be up for auction. All proceeds from the event will go towards the youth fees for participating in the trip. Price of admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Dinner is provided, and childcare is available. Please purchase a ticket in the lobby after any service or at the door the night of the auction, and consider joining us for an unforgettable night!
One Anothering: Relational Practices that
Build Community
When it comes to constructing a house, certain skills, such as plumbing, wiring, and woodworking are necessary. But what does it take
to build community? We all know how easy it is for relationships to go south. What practices do we need to deploy to build rock-solid and enduring relationships? The New Testament offers us critical construction advice in a series of statements known as the “One Anothers.” Join us this spring as we develop some new relational skills for doing life together.
April 29/30 Welcome One Another Romans 16
May 6/7 Accept One Another Romans 14
May 13/14 Honor One Another Romans 12
May 20/21 Listen to One Another I Peter 3
May 27/28 Teach One Another Colossians 3
June 3/4 Support One Another Galatians 5
Getting More out of the upcoming “One Anothering” Sermon Series
There will be a weekly study guide very similar to the recent 42 Days on Purpose format. Each study guide will have daily devotionals and scriptures to read. Books and weekly guides will be available in lobby with a suggested donation.
Ladies' Hilari-TEA Saturday, May 13, 1 to 3 pm
Join us for light refreshments and comedy with our guest, Amy Drake. Door prizes, too! Bring your fun money! Includes silent auction of
Hobby and Activity Baskets. Proceeds benefit FIC MOPS.
Tickets are $5 and are on sale in the lobby after services or online. Childcare available by request.
The Table - Plant Sale It was a blessing to have Pastor Craig Broek with us April 22/23 and to learn more about how God is at work through urban gardening. If you’d like to get starters for your own garden and help this ministry, come to their plant sale: Saturday, May 13 from 8:30 am to noon at the Washington Street Community Center, 809 S. Washington St., Denver. For more information about The Table, go to DenverTable.org.
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Even though seats were reserved in mid-January, it was too late to get a large block behind home plate like last year. So we will be in U344, down third base line. They are a few dollars less, still in the shade (most importantly), and great for watching the concert!
Payment is due July 17 (checks payable to Family in Christ)
Please reserve your tickets NOW! Contact Margie Bessler at 303-431-2988 or [email protected]. Invite your family, neighbors and friends!!
(FYI, Game time is 1:10 pm & the Rockies have only lost twice on Faith Day in 13 years!)
Faith Day: Sunday, August 6
Rockies vs the Phillies Musical Guests: Newsboys
Group rate of $14 includes game and post-game concert
Co-ed Summer Golf League!
We are close to launching this new opportunity to connect with others who like to play golf. We’ll be playing on Tuesday’s at 5 pm on the Eagle Trace Course in Broomfield. Cost each week is $20. Look for the sign-up in the Great Room.
We will need help running the league as we get started. If you want to play, but can’t be there every week, we will need substitutes. We are in the process of finalizing the format and rules because play starts May 2. Hope to see you on the first tee!! For more information see Pastor Jerry.
Tuesdays at 5 pm
June 10: Westfield Village Park
(115th Ave & Sheridan Blvd)
June 24: Community Park
(2nd Ave & Main Street)
July 8: Cotton Creek Park
(11199 Stuart Street)
July 22: North Midway Park
(Midway Blvd & Kohl Street)
August 12: Westminster Center Park (4801 W. 92nd Avenue)
August 26: Broomfield County Commons
(13200 Sheridan Blvd)
All parks have restroom facilities
Parents talk...kids play! Pack a snack, slather on some sunscreen and
come with us!
For more info or to host a Sunday, contact Morgan, [email protected]
This summer, take time to connect with other families at our
Dinners for Eight . . . or So
Summer is nearly here and that means it’s time for Dinners for Eight, a great way to make some new connections with others at Family in Christ. By participating in Dinners for Eight, you will meet others beyond worship or a Life Group in a casual, social setting. Eight (or so) adults are assigned to a group and commit to dining together approximately four times throughout the summer and early fall, taking turns hosting in homes or enjoying new restaurant experiences together, or even meeting at a park. It’s flexible, fun, and really helps you be able to put a name with a face of someone you worship with, but maybe have not yet met. Even if your home cannot accommodate eight for dinner, you can still participate.
Dinners for Eight “reservations” are needed by May 14. Reservation forms, with much more information,
will be available at the Sign Up table in the Great Room; or on our website under “Get Connected” then Adult Ministries
or this link: http://www.familyinchrist.com/dinners-for-8/
Questions? Contact Margie Bessler at [email protected] or 720-837-8522.
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Safety & Security Department
In order to provide a reasonable measure of safety and security for our congregation, buildings and grounds the church safety and security department is currently recruiting for security and associate medical positions. Individuals with current or prior law enforcement, military, security and medical backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in these volunteer positions and wish to be considered, please contact Randy Borden, John Pisani or Jerry Chesser.
Jerry Chesser, Pastor – Adult Ministries [email protected] 303-525-1009
Hosts and / or Facilitators For information about what’s involved for Life Groups and Park-A-Palooza, contact Morgan (morgan@familyinchrist).
For The Marriage Course, The Marriage Prep Course, or Parent-ing Course, contact Jerry Chesser ([email protected]). These are wonderful opportunities to connect with others at FiC.
Weekly Meals Coordinator
Margie Bessler has blessed our Family for many years directing our Tuesday and Wednesday night meals, but has decided to step down and take a well-deserved break from this ministry. So when you see Margie over the next few weeks, thank her for her dedication, time and effort in building the ministry for all those involved and served.
With that said, our Family is looking for someone to step up and step into this role of coordinating the weekly dinners. If your “purpose” is to cook and serve and you would like to lead this vital ministry, please contact Jerry at [email protected].
We will also take a look at any opportunity for multiple groups to do this ministry, to help split the duties. Many of you may remember we used to have several cook teams who would serve once a month when we first began Wednesday Night Live! Please prayerfully consider taking a role in this area!
Give the Gift of Life Family In Christ Community Church
Blood Drive - Sunday, June 4 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Donate on the Bonfils Bus
Thank you for being a blood donor! It is helpful if you register in advance. Our next blood drive is June 4; please bring some form of ID with you and wear something that allows a blood pressure cuff to not touch your clothing. Be sure to eat a good meal and drink plenty of water before your donation appointment. Allow about an hour for the entire donation process. To make your appointment contact Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or register online at https://donors.bonfils.org/ using site code 6617. For general information about blood donor eligibility or questions about blood donation, please call 303-363-2202.
Mark your calendar. Additional dates for blood drives in 2017: July 30, October 1 and December 17
Annual Church
Yard Sale
Our annual church yard sale will be Saturday, September 9 from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm in the church east parking lot. As you go through your usable, but unwanted, items this summer, please save some for this sale. The money raised will be used towards our annual Operation Christmas Child project. As we have not room to store things too far ahead of time, please watch for details in the July/August Newsletter on when you can bring your items to the church.
Our 42 Days on Purpose campaign may be over, but it’s still having an impact on our church. Now is not the time to sit back, but to consider how you can get off the bench and into the game by using the gifts and talents God has given you. Here are a few unique opportunities to serve. Maybe you see another need that would line up with where God is leading you… Act on it!
Growing Home Ministry Family in Christ is responsible for on-site help at the Lutheran Center (74th & Samuel, Westminster) May 7—10. Specific help needed: Meal prep and serving on May 7 and 9, plus overnight host(s) on May 10. Contact Dave Rogers (rogersd.com/GH) for more information about this ministry that helps homeless families get back on their feet by providing safe housing, meals, fellowship, and hope.
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Sunday Mornings This time is used to teach 6th-12th grade students how to read the Bible in a relevant way that helps them connect with God and each other.
9:00 am: Book of Psalms 10:30 am: Middle School and High School split into different rooms for their respective studies. Middle School is doing an Inductive Study on Philippians—Learning to be Like Christ; High School: The Dare
Inductive Study on Philippians: Do you want to learn how to become more like Christ? Join us as we gather in “The Lodge” each week to take an in-depth look at the book of Philippians.
The Dare: “I DARE YOU! In this moment, I challenge you to become something you have always wanted, but only dreamed about.” This devotional shows readers how to do this in the power of God each week. We'll be going through, step by step, this amazingly practical, engaging and relevant book for High School students each week in our new fun space called "The Cabin.”
Youth Group—Sundays 4 to 6 pm (thru May)
6 to 8 pm (beginning June 4) Connect with us! Each gathering includes a fun and creative game, a segment of worship and prayer, and either a relevant message/video or small group discussions. Plus, you’ll get the occasional free food! You won’t want to miss the fun, so come and join us. Specifically, May will include large group nights with our high school and middle school students, and our final iron group night of the school year, which is where we meet in small groups. In June the time changes of our gatherings from 6:00-8:00. In addition, we are going to change the format of the nights to fit our needs as a group and embrace the summer experience. There will be more information to come on that. We hope to see you there each week.
Please note, NO YOUTH GROUP on: May 14 - Mother’s Day May 28 - Memorial Day June 18 - Father’s Day
"Lift Students will Lift Him who Lifts us to Lift others."
Student Ministries Grades 6 —12
Carrie Evans, Director [email protected] or
Wes Jones, Leader [email protected]
303-466-7770 ext. 205
like us at Family in Christ - LIFT Student Ministries.
MISSON TEAM: If you are part of the mission team, please be aware of the mission trip meeting dates the next two months: May 21, June 11 & June 18.
What?! The school year is almost over?! Believe it or not, summer is right around the corner, which means new and exciting things for LIFT Ministries. The first thing to note is our time change that happens during the summer. We currently have our regular gatherings every Sunday from 4-6; however starting June 4, our regular gatherings will be Sundays from 6-8. These gatherings and opportunities for the youth include: large group, iron groups, a summer kick off, retreats, fun-days, and more.
Also, there will be a guys’ retreat June 2-4 for all boys, 8th grade and up, called Epic Hero (more information below). Vacation Bible School for the children’s ministry is June 19-23. We are looking for youth interested in being leaders. Important dates for this event are trainings on May 21 and June 4. Be on the lookout for more information about other events and opportunities in the works. Contact Wes, Carrie, or T.O.M. if you are looking for more information or have any questions.
We are in the midst of our series, Shine! during Youth Group time. This exciting series is teaching and training us how we can share and shine the light of the world to our friends and community. We watch a short, thrilling video, then dive into stimulating conversation and discussion. You won’t want to miss the rest of this series!
Epic Hero: Chasing Lions What: An epic weekend for all boys going into 8th grade – 12th grade. Experience the life-changing weekend calling all young men to be epic heroes for Christ. Learn how to face the lion(s) in your life in a tangible way, just as Benaiah faced and conquered his lion in a pit on a snowy day. The boys will experience this fantastic story through peers, messages, and more. Of course, there will be manly food, historic games, mountain adventures, and wait for it... paintball. Who: Any 8th-12th-grade boy is welcome! Any interested friends, too. When: June 2-4, 2017 Time: Meet at Family in Christ at 5:30 pm on Friday; we’ll return Sunday, prior to youth group. Where: The glorious mountains of Red Feather, Colorado in cabins. Registration: due May 21 — contact Wes for more information.
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Little Lambs Nursery Ministry infants & toddlers / 0 — 4 years
Available at all worship services, our little ones will grow in faith through an interactive program that includes Bible stories, singing praise, play, and prayer.
The Nursery can always use more volunteers during all services. Help nurture our littlest members and give their parents a chance to be filled with meaningful and undistracted worship, without their kiddos.
Please contact Angela to volunteer. Angela Schenk, Director ([email protected])
Saturdays at
5:00 pm
Kids Rock is a children's program that meets each Saturday night. The children experience exciting Bible stories, music, memory verses and games.
Children’s Ministry 303-466-7770 ext. 209
Kelly Vath, Tonya Baker, Courtney Rich, Sheila Shea
Sundays 10:30 am
Join us for our Deep Blue curriculum. Children will get to know Christ and the Bible through fun games, crafts and group learning activities. Classroom ages are:
Pre-school — 3 and 4 year olds Age 5 and Kindergarteners
1st and 2nd graders 3rd, 4th and 5th graders
Sundays 9:00 am Instead of a more traditional Sunday school class, W.O.W. teaches Bible messages in a new and action-driven way in a group setting. This is a great option to keep your kids engaged if you attend worship and/or an adult class during both hours. Instead of children doing the same Sunday school class twice at 9 and 10:30, they will get two completely different lessons and settings! This gives you, the parents, an opportunity to worship at 9 and participate in M.O.R.E at 10:30! WIN!!
If you have questions or wish to volunteer, please visit our Children’s Information Desk or email us at [email protected].
2017 Summer VBS Save the Dates!
June 19 - 23 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Visit our website for more details; registration now available online!
This year, our VBS will continue to challenge the boys and girls who attend to bring in various items that will then be put into the shoe boxes in November for children in 3rd world countries.
We will be asking the kids to bring in the following items: Pencils, 24 pack of Crayola crayons, children's socks, bouncy balls no bigger than a baseball
Thank you for helping our kids bless others this summer.
This summer we will be having Story Time On The P.E.A.K., Tuesday mornings at 9:30 – 10:15am! Come and meet new families, while you and your kids listen to stories, sing and dance, do crafts, and see puppet shows! Every week is a new summer theme! No registration required, just come to the P.E.A.K. Children’s wing ready for some fun! No drop-and-go child care available during this time. On The P.E.A.K!
Summer Story Time Dates: June 6, 13, and 27
No Story Time June 20 due to VBS!
No Story Time July 4, Enjoy the Holiday!
July 11, 18, and 25 August 1 and 8
Summer Bible Study
The Book of Romans Wednesdays, beginning
June 14 at 7 pm
Book Club News The Book Club will meet at the home of Marilyn Allison (303-465-0606) on Monday, May 15 at 7:00 pm to discuss the book "A Man Called Ove" by Fredrik Backman.
Our June Book Club will be at the home Kathy Gray (303-427-8351) on Monday, June 19 to discuss any special extra books that you have read during the last 12 months. All are invited.
Christian Business Owners Group Every Thursday from 9-10:30, Christian Business Owners or perspective owners are gathering in room 148. We are discussing implementation of a quarterly plan and setting monthly goals to accomplish the plans. If you want help with your business, no matter how big or how small, you are welcome to join us! Come and build your plan for your business with God’s help and proven tools! For more information contact Jerry at [email protected].
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If you are new to Family in Christ, you might want to know about baptism. Baptism is available to individuals upon their profession of faith in Jesus Christ, as well as to children of parents who are members of our congregation.
The baptism of infants witnesses to the truth that God’s love claims us even before we are able to respond in faith. Parents wanting to preserve baptism for the time of their child’s personal profession of faith in Christ may present their young children for dedication.
Baptisms and dedications are part of the worship experience at Family in Christ and are administered during our weekend worship services. The mode of adult baptism—either by immersion or aspersion (sprinkling)—is the choice of each individual.
If you would like to know more about baptism, please contact Pastor Paul.
Adult Tai Chi Class Fridays, 3 to 3:30 pm
No commitment, come as often as you wish. Learn gentle movements that help with mind—body coordination, balance and muscle tone. More info at T.O.M. (Tower of Ministry) by the Welcome Center.
Stretch & Strengthening Join us every Tuesday from 6:30 — 7:30 pm at Family in Christ. These stretching activities help you increase your flexibility, improve your balance and breathing, and to relax. It's also a lot of fun and FREE!
Quilt Ministry Join us at Family in Christ, room 159 on the west side of the church, from 10 am - 3 pm on the third Friday of the month. Help construct simple quilts to be donated to women and children in crisis. Come for just an hour or two or the whole day. With notice, childcare can be arranged. Questions? Call Cheryl Holliday (303-438-9081).
Upcoming dates: May 19, June 16, July 21
Doing Life Together
Come As You Are
If you just need some quiet time with God or someone to pray with you, stop by the Sanctuary on Tuesday evenings between 4 and 6 pm to pray. Come for 10 minutes; come for as long as you wish. This is not designed to be a formal service, just a quiet space to converse with God.
The Family Portrait is a publication of Family in Christ Community Church. Articles, contributions, and suggestions are welcome; submit to [email protected]. A Word or Publisher document is preferred; editorial license may be invoked based on space or content.
July / August Issue deadline: June 22 Electronic Distribution by June 29 Hard copies available in the Lobby by July 1 / 2
Please sign up at the table in the Great Room or contact Pastor Jerry
Be sure to join us for dinner at 6 pm as the Cadets provide the last weekly Wednesday meal of the season on May 3 at an All-Church BBQ.
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Men’s Ministry
Saturdays 7 — 8:30 am
at Family in Christ
We will be finishing up the “Stepping Up” series in May. Monthly activities are in the works for over the summer; stay tuned for more information.
Jerry Chesser, Pastor – Adult Ministries [email protected] 303-525-1009
Looking for a community of mothers with young children? A place to experience authentic community, mothering support,
personal growth and spiritual hope, all to help you be the best mom possible? Come to MOPS! MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers (birth through kindergarten). We meet twice a month from September to May to listen to great speakers, have good discussions, support each other, and relax while our children enjoy our terrific childcare. Join us the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 9:00 to 11:30 am; childcare opens at 8:45. For more details, go to: www.familyinchrist.com/mops/
Upcoming MOPS Meetings:
May 4: Getting Kids into Nature May 18: End of the Year Party
Summer play dates can be found on the FICmops Facebook page.
We’ve had a great year building relationships as we sought out wonder, hope and kindness in our everyday lives.
Mark your calendars:
Annual Summer Garden Party,
"Blooming in Joy" July 16
at Diane Long's home. More details to come.
Two Upcoming Community Events: Beth Moore - August 11-12
Budweiser Events Center in Loveland
Belong Tour - September 22-23 1st Bank Center in Broomfield
If interested in going with a group from FIC, contact Char, [email protected].
Women's Ministry
Parents of Teens The Parents of Teens Life Group meets once a month on Sundays from 4 to 6 pm at Family in Christ. Drop off your kids for Youth Group and plan to stay for a bit and meet other families in the
same stage of life. Any time spent learning what makes your teen (or tween) tick and discovering that you’re not alone in this wild adventure of parenting is time well spent! We hope you’ll join us. Feel free to invite other Parents of Teens who need some encouragement!
With the weather warming up, it’s time for a BBQ! Join us Sunday, May 7 from 4 to 6 pm at the Kellum’s house for lawn games, good food and comfy chairs! Invite other Parents of Teens you know and join us for a chance to connect and encourage one another.
Email Morgan at [email protected] to sign up for a side-dish and for the address.
Morgan Kellum - Life Group Coordinator, FIC
Women's Bible Study Thursday mornings
9:30 - 11:00 am at Family in Christ
June 1, 15, 29; July 6, 20, and August 3, 17, 31.
Join us as we study Robert Strand's book series, "Nine Fruits of the Spirit".
Childcare is available by request.
Contact Ashley Burns for more info, [email protected].
A note from our Youth Leadership: Please continue to pray for your child and our youth as we move forward in advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Thank you for all you do in your child’s life. You play a vital role in developing them into the beautiful child of God has created them to be.
Family in Christ Community Christian Reformed Church
11355 Sheridan Boulevard Westminster, CO 80020
www.familyinchrist.com 303-466-7770
Office hours: Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Worship Services: Saturday, 5:00 pm
Sunday, 9:00 am & 10:30 am Children’s Programs
Nursery/Family Worship Room available at all services
Tuesday & Wednesday Evenings Dinner at 6 pm / Programs for Children & Adults at 6:30 pm
during the school year
Middle & Senior High Youth Sunday Mornings 9 & 10:30 am Sunday Evenings 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Adult Ministries Jerry Chesser—Adult Ministries Pastor
303-525-1009 [email protected]
Judy Jorden—Community Outreach 303-466-7770
Morgan Kellum—Life Groups 303-818-3727
Char Campbell—Women’s Ministry 303-947-5608
Children’s Ministries 303-466-7770, ext. 209
Kelly Vath Children’s Ministry Lead
303-562-7003 [email protected]
Children’s Ministry Coordinators Sheila Shea
303-465-3634 [email protected]
Courtney Rich 720-884-6495
Tonya Baker 720-917-5259
Nursery Ministries Angela Schenk 303-910-3911
Our MISSION as a Family in Christ: With Prayer and God’s Spirit as our source of power, we will work toward turning the unchurched into attenders, attenders into members, members into disciples, disciples into ministers, and ministers into reproducers. All to the Glory of God.
Our VISION as a Family in Christ is to build a Christian community
where others can come to SEE Christ . . . KNOW Christ . . .
GROW in Christ . . . SERVE Christ . . . SHARE Christ . . .
so that we might fully become a Family in Christ.
Paul Jorden—Senior Pastor 303-466-7770, ext. 203 [email protected]
Carmen Braaksma—Office Manager 303-466-7770, ext. 201 [email protected]
Randy Borden—Facilities 303-466-7770, ext. 207
JoAnn Bjorem—Financials 303-466-7770, ext. 202 [email protected]
Katie Barnhart—Website, App, Communications [email protected]
Worship, Music & Technology Tony N. Schenk—Pastor
303-466-7770, ext. 204 [email protected]
Matt Rich—-Asst. Worship Director [email protected]
Student Ministries 303-466-7770, ext. 205
Carrie Evans—Student Ministries Pastor [email protected]
Wes Jones—Student Ministries Leader [email protected]
Family in Christ Council
Terry Bessler (2019) 720-837-9556
Jim Decker (2017) 720-428-0974
Bob Handwerk (2018) [email protected]
Philip Jongejan (2019) 720-364-6728
Brett Kellum (2019) 303-818-4059
Becky Scudder (2019) [email protected]
Aaron Smith (2018) 720-425-7474
Julie Walden (Elder-at-Large) 303-517-3638
ELDERS Dan Clark (2019) [email protected] 586-201-5360
Lenny Garcia (2017) 303-469-2928
Paul Karr (2017) 303-465-0996,
Brian Mapes (2019) 720-201-7121
Robin McCarthy (2019) 303-940-6411
Brian McKee (2018) 720-231-7039
Rick Sedbrook (2017) 303-469-3163
Rhett Stephens (2018) 720-261-1031
Kathy Wingfield (2018) 303-469-6821
DEACONS
The Council of Family in Christ consists of lay people elected to serve as Elders or Deacons for a 3-year term. Along with Pastor Paul, the Council works together for the w e l f a r e o f t h e congregation and to foster community outreach.
The role of Elder is one of shepherding the flock and encouraging them to understand their calling to care for and support one another.
The role of Deacon is servant-oriented, to offer mercy, and oversee the benevolence ministry.
Photos to help put a face with a name of each Council member are available by the coat racks at the west end of the church.
Family in Christ Ministry Team