September 12 - 25, 2021
COVID-19 has changed a lot of things, including how we host blood drives! Even though we can’t host our in-person blood drive, we can still support the community blood supply.
Sign up at the link below to support our group’s virtual blood drive and receive an email invitation to make an appointment at a donation site convenient to you.
Because of you, life doesn’t stop.
Sign up today at this link.
+Ladies Lunch Bunch is this Thursday at 11:45am. Contact Joan Cooper for location and reservations.
+The Mountain View United Methodist Women are inviting you to its annual fall gathering on September 8, at 1:00 p.m. Because of the Delta variant of the COVID virus, masks will be necessary indoors. Please contact Cheryl Runyon at:303-494-0434, or cheryl.runyon@comcast.net for more information or to RSVP.
+ABC's of Belonging webinar (Sep. 11, 9am) You can probably still remember it: the place; the words; the looks on their faces; the way it made you feel. No matter what else you’ve come to associate with that memory, you knew at that moment that you didn’t belong and it stuck with you. How helpful it would’ve been to know a thing or two about belonging back then—to understand what it really is, why it’s so important, or what most often prevents us from experiencing it. While we can’t go back in time, we do know a better way forward.
+Virtual blood driving coming September 12-25. As you may know, St. Paul's UMC partnered with Vitalant to host a blood drive last spring. With all of the changes we have experienced during the pandemic, hosting a blood drive on-site is not feasible for us. But, we are still committed to the mission of saving lives through blood donation, so we are hosting a virtual blood drive. This is your invitation to take part in this innovative event to support hospital patients in our community. Details will be coming next week on the blog and in the newsletter.
Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss, 23, of Corryton, Tennessee.
Navy Hospitalman Maxton W. Soviak, 22, of Berlin Heights, Ohio.
Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover, 31, of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Marine Corps Sgt. Johanny Rosariopichardo, 25, of Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Marine Corps Sgt. Nicole L. Gee, 23, of Sacramento, California.
Marine Corps Cpl. Hunter Lopez, 22, of Indio, California.
Marine Corps Cpl. Daegan W. Page, 23, of Omaha, Nebraska.
Marine Corps Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez, 22, of Logansport, Indiana.
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David L. Espinoza, 20, of Rio Bravo, Texas.
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz, 20, of St. Charles, Missouri.
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum, 20, of Jackson, Wyoming.
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola, 20, of Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui, 20, of Norco, California.
Join the launch of Faith Action on the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDG), a living, evolving, searchable database featuring faith-based organizations around the world doing work within the scope of the environmental SDGs.
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A FAITH-BASED RESPONSE
Any immigrant who lives with you must be treated as if they were one of your citizens. You must love them as yourself, because you were immigrants in the land of Egypt; I am the Lord your God. Leviticus 19:34 - CEB
All of us, as disciples of Jesus Christ, share this faith history. We are called to make room, offer hospitality, to listen to the voices, to treat others with dignity, to value one another, and recognize that everyone is an equal member of the community.
Over the next days and months, refugees from Afghanistan will be welcomed into our communities. We will continue to learn and share ways in which you and/or your local church can learn how we can better “love them as yourself.” As we are learning, sharing, and practicing life together, please be vigilant of the following and practice disrupting harm:
AN ECUMENICAL RESPONSE
On Thursday, Church World Services (CWS) met with over 60 leaders from a cross section of US partner denominations to discuss how best to respond to this crisis. United Methodist Church Bishops Minera Carcaño and Sally Dick were in attendance, along with Rev. Jack Amick with UMCOR. In her comments, Bishop Carcaño expressed her concern and commitment to work with the National Council of Churches and CWS.
UMCOR is also prepared to assist with refugee resettlement through its partnership with Church World Service. Those interested in supporting the UMCOR-CWS partnership can make gifts online here "UMCOR Global Migration" or by checks with Advance #3022144 in the memo line.
Checks may be sent to:
The Advance
458 Ponce De Leon Ave, NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
A commitment to prayer, advocacy, funding, and hands-on community response will be required in the months and years to come to fill the gap between refugee arrival and building stability for families. Below are some resources on how to start. We will continue to share information as we learn of them. We also encourage to you reach out to Rev. Janet Mulroy at jmulroy@mtnskyumc.org or Rev. Bich Thy (Betty) Nguyen at bnguyen@mtnskyumc.org if you have any resources or wisdom to share. Also, please reach out with questions as we continue to learn together.
FAITH IN ACTION: What we can do now.
RESOURCES:
Mountain Sky Conference
In Denver, CO learn how you can give material, money, or time to help in the effort. Please read more about How to Help Refugees in Colorado and the ways Denver is Preparing to Host Refugees from Afghanistan
In Missoula, MT, International Rescue Committee in Missoula and Soft Landing - Missoula provide services such as housing, enrolling children in school, and job resources.
In Salt Lake City, UT International Rescue Committee is working alongside communities and partners to support Afghans living in Utah.
Last year we received the sad news that the Salt Lake Depot was closing indefinitely and suddenly transporting kits became cost prohibitive as the closest Depot is in Louisiana. During the past year our efforts have been local – Covid-19 kits distributed by a local food pantry, hygiene kits for seniors and domestic abuse victims, and most recently a successful diaper drive in association with United Way of Weld County.
The time has now come to reach beyond our local communities but look for a need closer to home. Our new designation is the United Methodist Church Disaster Response Team. The DRT will have the same feel as UMCOR in terms of mission and strategy and it is our sincere hope that we can continue to work together with you to provide a positive impact in the wake of disaster. We will be working in coordination with the Mountain Sky District as the Western Jurisdiction Disaster Response Coordinators. We have all felt the effect of the forest fires, now unfortunately a part of the ‘new normal’ in the western United States. The decision was made to build Fire Kits (by combining two UMCOR lists out of California and adding some additional items) to be distributed to those individuals impacted by wildland or house fires.
Due to the number of items needed for each kit/bucket, the preferred method of donating is monetary, as we can then purchase in bulk, bringing the cost of each kit to $90.00. You can make cash/check donations to UMC Johnstown with (Fire Kits in the memo line for checks) or through online giving. Gifts may also be given online at this link. Additionally, if your would like to purchase items, you can find a list on our website, and on this Amazon Wish List. Donations are tax deductible.
We will be building a small number of kits on September 5th, but as donations come in, we plan to build more kits and will welcome your help when those kits are assembled.
God bless you for your generosity.
Susan Jordan
United Methodist Church Disaster Response Team 108 King Avenue, Johnstown, CO 80534
Read more at this link.
Join us for these two back-to-back events:
Faith Communities and Climate Resilience Summit
(August 26, 3:30pm-5:30pm (MT).
Register Here) Sign up for this virtual event on August 27th at 10am to join people of faith in calling your members of Congress, asking them to pass a climate budget that includes important, once-in-a-generation investments in climate change prevention and resilience.
+Ways to donate to St. Paul’s: You can leave a check or cash in the collection plate at the back of the sanctuary; you can use our online giving link to make a safe and secure one-time or recurring donation by going to this link; or you can text to give (but not during Pastor Charles’s sermon!) by texting the amount you’d like to give to 720-740-3664. First time givers will be prompted to provide their payment method via a secure web page. We appreciate your steadfast devotion and stewardship to our church!
+Join the Wednesday fellowship group via Zoom each Wednesday morning at 10:00 AM at this link.
+The General Commission on United Methodist Men invites you to a virtual gathering of UMM from around the country on Saturday, 9AM - 3PM. Register at this link. This event is free.
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Today’s Meditation Verse: “Finally, draw your strength from Christ and the strength of that mighty power.” —Ephesians 6:10 (The Inclusive Bible)
Welcome... Pastor Charles
Prelude… Louise Cook / “Sometimes Alleluia”
Call to Worship**... Amy Abshire Behold, God is doing a new thing. Here. Now. In the midst of our routines. The Holy One who created heaven and earth forms us afresh today. Let our spirits rise to greet our Maker. Amen!
Hymn…“All Creatures of our God and King” (UMH #62)
Affirmation from 1 Timothy 2:5-6, 1:15, 3:16 (UMH #889) ... Amy Abshire
There is one God and there is one mediator, Christ Jesus, Who came as a ransom for all, to Whom we testify: This saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance: That Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners, and was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory. Great indeed is the mystery of the gospel. Amen.
Offering/Doxology (UMH #95)
Community prayer requests, concerns, and celebrations Pastoral Prayer / The Lord’s Prayer...Pastor Charles
Epistle Lesson: Romans 8:22-27... Amy Abshire
Special Music...Louise Cook / “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace" (Prayer of St. Francis)”
Second Lesson: Prayer of Azariah 28-34... Pastor Charles
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon... Pastor Charles / “A whole lot of blessing”
Hymn…“Blessed Assurance” (UMH #369)
Words for the Journey... Pastor Charles
Postlude... Louise Cook / “Yes, He Did”
**Reprinted by permission of the publisher from Flames of the Spirit, ed. Ruth C. Duck. © 1985 The Pilgrim Press.
