A Message from Pastor Richard
"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth”- Psalm 121:1-2
As I stood on the summit of San Luis Peak last week, my 39th 14er, I thought of this psalm. This is a Psalm I repeat to myself quite often. No matter what life brings, our help comes from God. No matter what happens in the world, our help comes from God. Through it all, our help comes from God.
No matter what is happening in your life this week, remember God is your helper. As God created the majestic mountains that surround us and all heaven and earth, God also created each of us. God knows us all by name and calls us to come to him through Jesus Christ.
Let us lift up our eyes unto the hills and remember our help comes from God, who made all things.
Thanks be to God for all God has done and continues to do.
May the Love of God be with you,
Pastor Richard
For Pastoral Care: Please contact Pastor Richard at 303-828-8263.
Announcements and Opportunities
Happy Birthday
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October 3 - Jodie King
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October 8 - Margaret Bailey
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October 8 - Ronald Pfeiffer
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October 9 - Colter Snyder
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October 15 - Tom Scripps
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October 18 - Hanna Holt
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October 20 - Doug Brown
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October 22 - Marilyn Sandifer
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October 22 - Christi Todd
Kirkin O' the Tartans
The Kirkin o' the Tartan Service will be on Sunday, October 25th. If you are carrying a tartan in the procession at the beginning of the service, please arrive at the church by 9:30am. If you have questions, please contact Margi Masquelier.
Alternative Gift Fair
The Alternative Gift Fair is coming up! It will be held at the Lutheran Church on Highway 73, November 15th and 16th. This is a wonderful opportunity to "Gift Twice" by helping a non-profit and having a nice gift to give to someone special in your life. As always, we need our wonderful bakers to volunteer to bake items for the bake sale, and we will need people to volunteer to help with the parking. For more details, and to sign-up to volunteer you can go to the Alternative Gift Fair web site; www.GiftTwice.org and click on the "Sign-up to Volunteer" icon at the top of the page.
Evergreen Chorale Concerts
The Evergreen Chorale will be having concerts on October 23 and 25th. Please click on the link below for additional details and to purchase tickets:
Stay tuned for a new feature from Peg and Toby
In the next few weeks Toby and I will be debuting a new feature article from "Toby's Den". Imagine yourself in front of a cozy, warm fire with us as we give our thoughts on where and how we saw God in action in our lives during the week! We hope you will enjoy it!
Buffalo Park Road clean-up
Many thanks to Mike and Margie Clinton and Doug Putney for cleaning up Buffalo Park Road last Saturday. This is an important part of our community outreach and we appreciate those who helped!
Pura Vida Annual Gathering
Donna and Jerry Bucholz will coordinate getting tickets for those interested. There is a discount for tickets bought in a block. A single ticket through the website is $55; for a 4 pack the tickets go down to $50 each, and for a 6 pack, they are $45. More information is available on the website puravida.org.
Let Donna know by text or call 303-877-5011 if you would like to join in this vital event! Food, fun, a silent auction and informational program are all part of this event.
Bible Studies
Here’s an invitation to watch Season 2 of The Chosen on Wednesdays at 5pm at the church. Includes popcorn!
Thursday night Bible Study begins October 1 at 6:30pm. Zoom with us! Led by Tim Wilbanks, it is on prayer and will run for 8 weeks.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87930149605?pwd=Knt257KbWGaZ7uGxeUVPdiFMsDeXyT.1
A Message from the Nominating Committee
If you see blue, please feel free to reach out to one of the friendly Nominating Committee members: Cherie Braun, Mike Clinton, Dianne Lebsock, Margi Masquelier; Monica Rider, or Christi Todd.
They can provide you with leadership opportunities that are available.
Stewardship
IT'S TIME!!!! ... TO INVEST!!!!
This Sunday, October 4th, is the kickoff for the 2027 financial pledge drive! Richard will be preaching on stewardship and the Stewardship Team will be hosting a luncheon in the narthex immediately after the church service that you don't want to miss. We ask that you prayerfully consider your financial pledge for 2027 as we continue in our CYCLE OF FAITH journey! Please keep the following dates on your calendar:
Oct. 11 - Moment for Stewardship - Bob McFadden
Oct. 18 - Moment for Stewardship - Kelly Selva
Oct. 25 - Consecration Sunday (due date for pledges)
Thank you in advance for playing your part in supporting the life of Church of the Hills!
Your Stewardship Team
Important Choir Info!
The choir will continue to meet every Sunday at 9 a.m.
EChO Food Pantry
Many, many thanks for your generosity. You’ve seen the need. You’ve headed the call. You’ve forged ahead. You’ve donated THREE TONS! You are absolutely awesome! Let’s keep it up! Fill those baskets!
ECHO FOOD PANTRY NEEDS FOR THIS WEEK
Boxes of Cereal
Coffee
Instant, Au Gratin & Scalloped Potatoes
Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese / Pasta
Cooking Oil
Truly, what you’re doing is nothing short of incredible. You’re helping EChO feed and supply personal/household items to hundreds of our neighbors. You’re showing God’s love. Thank you for caring.
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The deadline for all Church Communication Publications and notifications is Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Please email Peggy.
Additionally, please provide advance notice for any special projects you may have, so that time can be accurately allocated, supplies ordered, and quality and fairness can be provided for all parties concerned.
Please be aware that any items received after the deadline will go into the following week's communication publications and job tasks.
All Committee Chairpersons: Please remember to notify Peggy of any meetings, gatherings, important information or changes so that she can accurately and appropriately keep all necessary people informed.
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