Weekly Update: July 23-28, 2024

The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost - July 28

 This Sunday will offer our regular worship schedule with services at 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM. 

Pastor Matt Burnett will be preaching this Sunday, as we continue our sermon series from Philippians. 

Below is the video from Dr. Sid Webb to supplement and support the message for this Sunday's passage from Philippians.

There are no youth or children's classes on Sundays through the Summer. Sunday classes will reconvene beginning on September 8.

­­­­SummerSong Concert & Dessert Fellowship

Please join us for an evening of great music and wonderful fellowship on Saturday, August 3rd at 6:30 PM at Holy Trinity.

The evening will begin with the Anselm Celtic Band, which includes our own Terri Moon, Clay Clarkson, Mark Fisher, and others. 

Then we will experience Nashville-based international singer-songwriter Stephanie Staples, who has ministered and performed around the world for over two decades.

Staples has written and recorded nine full albums and an EP. Stephanie’s studio albums tell part of her story but it is in her live performances that she truly shines, captivating audiences and fostering a reflective and prayerful atmosphere as she pours the full depth of her life experiences into her music, not shying away from the reality of suffering and dark times but reflecting a light that persists through it all. 

Learn more about Stephanie here!

Following the concert, we will gather in the Fellowship Hall for a dessert social. 

Please see the link below for tickets to the concert. The ticket price is $10 per person, but tickets are discounted to $5 per person, if you bring a dessert for the fellowship time.

TICKETS

Antelope Trails ELEMENTARY Back-to-School Prep

We are partnering with Woodmen Valley Chapel to bless the staff and students at Antelope Trails Elementary School (in our neighborhood) with a cleanup and prep day for the school premises. 

Please join us! And please sign up so the organizing team can know how many workers will be participating in the work day. 

The link for signups is www.signupgenius.com.

You can find more information about these and other events on the Special Events page  at the Holy Trinity website. The link is as follows: https://www.holytrinityanglican.church/special-events.

Thursday Spotlight: 18 July 2024

The 2024 joint service and picnic is coming! 

On Sunday, September 1, we will gather with our brothers and sisters from International Anglican Church, the new Restoration Anglican Church, and others from the COS Anglican Network for a joint worship service and picnic at Bear Creek regional park. 

Planning for this major annual event is well underway, and we are beginning to recruit volunteers for the various roles and functions that must be filled in order for this event to happen. 

In addition, we need to know how many people will be attending, so we can plan the food. 

Please fill out our volunteer form and RSVP at THIS LINK. 

Weekly Update: 16 July 2024

The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost - July 21

This Sunday will offer our regular worship schedule with services at 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM. 

Eric Chesney, our church planter, will be preaching this Sunday, as we continue our sermon series from Philippians. 

Below is the video from Dr. Sid Webb to supplement and support the message for this Sunday's passage from Philippians.

There are no youth or children's classes on Sundays through the Summer. Sunday classes will reconvene beginning on September 8.

­­­­SummerSong Concert & Dessert Fellowship

Please join us for an evening of great music and wonderful fellowship on Saturday, August 3rd at 6:30 PM at Holy Trinity.

The evening will begin with the Anselm Celtic Band, which includes our own Terri Moon, Clay Clarkson, Mark Fisher, and others. 

Then we will experience Nashville-based international singer-songwriter Stephanie Staples, who has ministered and performed around the world for over two decades.

Staples has written and recorded nine full albums and an EP. Stephanie’s studio albums tell part of her story but it is in her live performances that she truly shines, captivating audiences and fostering a reflective and prayerful atmosphere as she pours the full depth of her life experiences into her music, not shying away from the reality of suffering and dark times but reflecting a light that persists through it all. 

Learn more about Stephanie here!

Following the concert, we will gather in the Fellowship Hall for a dessert social. 

Please see the link below for tickets to the concert. The ticket price is $10 per person, but tickets are discounted to $5 per person, if you bring a dessert for the fellowship time.

TICKETS

­­­­Sign up for the Antelope Trails Back-to-School Prep

We are partnering with Woodmen Valley Chapel to bless the staff and students at Antelope Trails Elementary School (in our neighborhood) with a cleanup and prep day for the school premises. 

Please join us! And please sign up so the organizing team can know how many workers will be participating in the work day. 

The link for signups is www.signupgenius.com.

­­­­You can find more information about these and other events on the Special Events page  at the Holy Trinity website. The link is https://www.holytrinityanglican.church/special-events.

Thursday Spotlight: 11 July 2024

This is a super-easy way to have a big impact in the life of a child: bring in a backpack! 

The annual Backpack Bash, sponsored by the local non-profit COSILOVEYOU, meets a very real need for kids getting ready for the start of the school year. We are collecting new backpacks at the Church, to be delivered to the backpack collection center early next week. Please pick up a backpack and drop it off this week (or on Sunday, when you come for worship). 

To learn more about the Backpack Bash, please check out the website at BACKPACKBASH.COM..

Saturday, August 3, 2024

6:30 PM 9:00 PM

at Holy Trinity Anglican Church (map) 

The Anselm Society invites you to attend an end-of-summer concert from Nashville-based international singer-songwriter Stephanie Staples here at Holy Trinity Anglican Church.

From Anselm Society's website: Stephanie’s studio albums tell part of her story but it is in her live performances that she truly shines, captivating audiences and fostering a reflective and prayerful atmosphere as she pours the full depth of her life experiences into her music, not shying away from the reality of suffering and dark times but reflecting a light that persists through it all. Her songs are soothing, reflective, and hopeful and many have said that her humor and stories shared between songs have similar impact.

We will start the evening with acoustic Celtic music by the Anselm Celtic Band, followed by a live performance from Stephanie, and a fellowship and dessert potluck in the Fellowship Hall.

Tickets available HERE!

Weekly Update: July 9-14, 2024

The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost - July 14

This Sunday will offer our regular worship schedule with services at 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM. 

Pastor Matt Burnett will be preaching this Sunday, as we continue our sermon series from Philippians. 

Below is the video from Dr. Sid Webb to supplement and support the coming Sunday sermon.

There are no youth or children's classes on Sundays through the Summer. Sunday classes will reconvene beginning on September 8.

Nashville-based international singer-songwriter Stephanie Staples has ministered and performed around the world for over two decades.

Staples has written and recorded nine full albums and an EP. Stephanie’s studio albums tell part of her story but it is in her live performances that she truly shines, captivating audiences and fostering a reflective and prayerful atmosphere as she pours the full depth of her life experiences into her music, not shying away from the reality of suffering and dark times but reflecting a light that persists through it all. Her songs are soothing, reflective, and hopeful, and many have said that her humor and stories shared between songs have similar impact.

Learn more about Stephanie here!

TICKETS

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You can find more information about these and other events on the Special Events page  at the Holy Trinity website. The link is as follows:

https://www.holytrinityanglican.church/special-events.

Weekly Update: July 2-7, 2024

The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost - July 7

This Sunday will offer our regular worship schedule with services at 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM. 

Pastor Matt Burnett will be preaching this Sunday, as we continue our sermon series from Philippians. 

Below is the video from Dr. Sid Webb to supplement and support the coming Sunday sermon.

There are no youth or children's classes on Sundays through the Summer. Sunday classes will reconvene beginning on September 8.

Last month, Little Women Society, Valor Collective, and our youth group volunteered to spruce up Antelope Trails Elementary School for COSILoveYou’s spring city serve. They want us back!

In partnership with Woodmen Valley Chapel, we will be working on the community garden, front landscaping, and painting buddy benches.

If you’re interested in serving our community in this way, you can sign up to participate at the following URL:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44ADAA22ABF4C43-50217801-antelope#

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You can find more information about these and other events on the Special Events page  at the Holy Trinity website. The link is as follows: 

https://www.holytrinityanglican.church/special-events.

Thursday Spotlight: 27 June 2024

Family Game Night

Come join the Youth Group for a Family Game Night at the church on Saturday, July 13th at 6:00pm. All are welcome! Feel free to bring along your favorite board games, card games, or snacks to share!

If you have questions about this event, please reach out to Krysta Smart or contact the church office at office@holytrinityanglicanchurch.org.

Community Service Opportunity

Last month, Little Women Society, Valor Collective, and our youth group volunteered to spruce up Antelope Trails for COSILoveYou’s spring CityServe event. 

Hey, they want us back!

On Saturday, July 27 from 9 AM to Noon, we will participate in a community giving event to bless the Antelope Trails Elementary School. In partnership with Woodmen Valley Chapel, we will be working on the community garden, front landscaping, and painting buddy benches.

If you’re interested in serving our community in this way, there will be a sign-up coming soon.

Summer Concert Sponsored by the Anselm Society

Saturday, August 3, 2024 — 6:30 to 9:00 PM at Holy Trinity Anglican Church (map)

The Anselm Society invites you to attend an end-of-summer concert from Nashville-based international singer-songwriter Stephanie Staples here at Holy Trinity Anglican Church.

From Anselm Society's website: Stephanie’s studio albums tell part of her story but it is in her live performances that she truly shines, captivating audiences and fostering a reflective and prayerful atmosphere as she pours the full depth of her life experiences into her music, not shying away from the reality of suffering and dark times but reflecting a light that persists through it all. Her songs are soothing, reflective, and hopeful and many have said that her humor and stories shared between songs have similar impact.

We will start the evening with acoustic Celtic music by the Anselm Celtic Band, followed by a live performance from Stephanie, and a fellowship and dessert potluck in the Fellowship Hall.

Tickets available soon!

Summer Sermon Series

We will be running a special Sunday sermon series through the summer on Paul's letter to the Church in Philippi (the Book of Philippians). Please join us!!

Our clergy will be preaching on the theme of

Joy! The serious business of Heaven on Earth. 

To supplement the weekly sermon content, our own Dr. Sid Webb will be offering weekly reflections on the Philippians passages via his YouTube channel, which you can find at the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/@SharpenedFocus.

Weekly Update: June 25-30, 2024

The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost - June 30, 2024

This Sunday will be the fifth Sunday in June, so we will have a single worship service at 9:30 AM followed by a potluck brunch in the Fellowship Hall. 

Pastor Jeff Stone will be preaching this Sunday. 

There are no youth or children's classes on Sundays through the Summer. Sunday classes will reconvene beginning on September 8.

Restoration Anglican: Come-and-See Opportunities

Over the Summer, Restoration is beginning to live into our Communal Way of Life (Weekend +1), and we want to invite those of you who are beginning or continuing to discern to Come and See! Join us as you discern in the doing. 

Each month we will have an Umuganda Day where we serve together, an evening Worship Service followed by a potluck dinner, and a Missional Community where we invite friends for fun and feasting.

Restoration Anglican - Umuganda Day
Jun 29, 2024 9am–12pm

This month we are building a fence for a new playground at the church facility we are hoping to use in the Fall. If you are continuing or beginning to feel called to join Restoration Anglican, come serve with us, get to know us, and discern in the doing. Register HERE.

Restoration Anglican - Worship Service
Jun 30, 2024 4–6:30pm

Come and See the flavor of our liturgy, music, preaching, and communal life together. We will worship from 4 - 5:30pm and then feast together - potluck style - from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Register and find out location info HERE!

2024 Summer Music & Art Camp 

Camp will begin on Monday, August 5, and will run through Thursday, August 8, at Holy Trinity from 1-4 PM. 

NEW this year! We will be having a Music & Art Camp showcase on Friday, August 9, at 4:30pm at the church to show everyone the wonderful musical
talents and art pieces created by the children during the camp. All are invited!

Click here to register your child(ren)!

Interested in volunteering?!? Yes, we need you! 

If you'd like to volunteer, please use the same form at THIS LINK (same as above) to connect with us. We look forward to serving with
you!

You can find more information about these and other events on the Special Events page  at the Holy Trinity website. The link is as follows: https://www.holytrinityanglican.church/special-events.

Thursday Spotlight: 13 June 2024

On months that contain five Sundays, we do something different on the fifth Sunday of the month: we have a single Sunday service at 9:30 AM followed with food. 

June is one of those months! Thus, on June 30, we will have a potluck brunch immediately following the single service and spend time together in fellowship as a Church family.

Bring your favorite dish to share, as you're able, and enjoy fellowship and food together!

If you are interested in volunteering to help with this event, please contact the church office at office@holytrinityanglicanchurch.org.

We will have our Spring cleanup work day on June 22 to spruce up the grounds around the church building.  

The plan is to concentrate on raking up pine needles around the property, pruning the dead branches on plants near the front door, and pulling those nasty weeds and thistles from the grass and the gravel areas.  

We are also planning some major work (and progress) on the repairs to the playground equipment in the back yard. If you are able and inclined to help with the construction work, we'd greatly appreciate the assistance.

For the yard work, please bring rakes and gloves and clippers. We will provide trash bags.

We will also have coffee, bottled water and some donuts to refresh and sustain our workers.

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for this morning of service!! 

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Summer Sermon Series

Beginning this coming Sunday (June 16) and running through the summer, we will experience a sermon series on Paul's letter to the Church in Philippi (the Book of Philippians). Come join us for this deep dive into joy!!

Our clergy will be preaching on the theme of Joy! The serious business of Heaven on Earth. 

Weekly Update: June 11-18, 2024

The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost - June 16, 2024

We will meet at our regular service times this Sunday: 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM. 

Pastor Matt Burnett will be preaching at both services. 

There are no youth or children's classes on Sundays through the Summer. Sunday classes will reconvene beginning on September 8. 

2024 Summer Music & Art Camp 

Camp will begin on Monday, August 5, and will run through Thursday, August 8, at Holy Trinity from 1-4 PM. 

NEW this year! We will be having a Music & Art Camp showcase on Friday, August 9, at 4:30pm at the church to show everyone the wonderful musical
talents and art pieces created by the children during the camp. All are invited!

Click here to register your child(ren)!

Interested in volunteering?!? Yes, we need you! 

If you'd like to volunteer, please use the same form at THIS LINK (same as above) to connect with us. We look forward to serving with you!

Thursday Spotlight: 6 June 2024

Music Ministry: Call for Musicians 

The music ministry is seeking musicians, both singers and instrumentalists, who have a calling to lead worship. We are looking for those who are willing to cultivate faithfulness, develop their musical skills, serve with their time and talents, and desire to grow in their own life of worship. We are seeking those who have some skill, yes, but more importantly, those who are willing to collaborate with others on a team, and be used by God to bless the entire congregation’s growth in worship, for His glory. 

When ministry becomes performance, then the sanctuary becomes a theater, the congregation becomes an audience, worship becomes entertainment, and man’s applause and approval become the measure of success. But when ministry is for the glory of God, his presence moves into the sanctuary. Even the unsaved visitor will fall down on his face, worship God, and confess that God is among us.  – Warren and David Wiersbe 

Are you a musician willing to serve occasionally on one of our teams? If so, please contact Terri Moon at musicialmoons@gmail.com. 

Weekly Update: June 4-9, 2024

The Third Sunday after Pentecost - June 9, 2024

We will meet at our regular service times this Sunday: 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM. 

Pastor Jeff Stone will be preaching at both services. 

Children's Catechesis is taking a break for the summer and will reconvene on Sunday, September 8.

This Sunday will be the final Sunday class for the middle school and high school youth. Their regular classes will also reconvene on September 8.

Acolytes!

An Acolyte is someone between the ages of 7-16 who helps the clergy during worship on Sundays. You get a fancy white robe, and you'll get to carry the cross, candles, and maybe a banner at the beginning and end of each service. 

You'll also get to sit by and assist the pastors during worship, especially at the altar during communion but at other times as well. It's really fun, and it's a good way to learn more about Jesus and our worship services.  

If you or your child are interested in serving as an Acolyte, we will have a sign-up sheet out in the foyer on Sunday, by the children's check-in and welcome. We will start meeting in August to prepare for serving in September. 

If you have any questions, please see Pastor Jeff or Kerm Neal, or reach out to the Church Office. 

2024 Summer Music & Art Camp 

We are bringing back our Art and Music Camp for kids ages 5 – 10! 

Camp will begin on Monday, August 5, and will run through Thursday, August 8, at Holy Trinity from 1-4 PM. 

NEW this year! We will be having a Music & Art Camp showcase on Friday, August 9, at 4:30pm at the church to show everyone the wonderful musical
talents and art pieces created by the children during the camp. All are invited!

Our camp focus will be on the Bible’s great true story (HIS Story!) all about God’s loving acts of deliverance. Each day children will learn Scripture verses, make crafts and explore music that will focus on illustrating the lessons of the Bible, as told through “The Story of God Our Savior” by Kenneth Padgett and Shay Gregorie. 

Click here to register your child(ren)!

Interested in volunteering?!? Yes, we need you! 

We need volunteers to make Summer Music & Art Camp work! We welcome older children, ages 11+, and adults for these roles even if you can only volunteer for one day. We are looking for Storytellers, Craft Helpers, Music Helpers, Administrative Helpers, and Snack Helpers.

If you'd like to volunteer, please use the same form at THIS LINK (same as above) to connect with us. We look forward to serving with you!

Weekly Update: May 28 - June 2, 2024

The Second Sunday of Pentecost - June 2, 2024

We will meet at our regular Sunday service times this week: services at 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM. 

Bishop Ken Ross will be joining us for both services, and we will have confirmations during the 10:45 service. 

Children's Catechesis is taking a break for the summer and will reconvene on Sunday, September 8.

The middle school and high school youth will meet after the second service. Their final Sunday gathering for the Summer will be on June 9.

Bishop Ken Ross will deliver the sermon at both services this Sunday.

Spring (late) Cleanup Day

Saturday, June 22, from 9 to 11 AM, we will have our Spring (a little bit late) work day to clean up the grounds around the church building.  The plan is to concentrate on raking up pine needles around the property, prune the dead branches of plants near the front door and pull those nasty thistles.  Helpers should bring rakes and gloves and clippers.

We will provide trash bags, bottled water and some donuts for snacks.

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for the morning of the 22nd. This is definitely one of those settings where many hands make for light work!

The Walk for Life is this coming Saturday!! 

Our plan for those who will attend is to have a meeting spot set up where we met last year during the walk. For those of you who couldn't meet last year, it will be on the outskirts of the vendor fair on the check-in side. Also, there will be a bright green "Anglicans for Life" sign.

There is still time to sign up! Please consider joining us.

If you are not able to walk/run this year, would you consider sponsoring someone on our team. Here are the links to their sponsorship pages:

Cox Family

Beth Jewell

Gary Jewell

Jennifer Nolte

John Nolte

Matthew Nolte

Noelle Nolte

Marna Spaulding

Stata Family

The Mayberrys

The Thigpens

Thursday Spotlight: 23 May 2024

Church Plant Service Opportunity: Saturday, May 25, 2024 

Our brothers and sisters at Restoration Anglican Church, the church plant being shepherded by Eric Chesney, are committed to serving together monthly as a church and as part of their Communal Way of Life. 

They will serve together monthly on the last Saturday of the month just as our brothers and sisters in Rwanda do every month, and they are inviting those of us thinking about joining the church plant to serve with them this Saturday!

They are focusing their service to areas within a 15 min walk of where they plan to worship on Sundays; thus, their first Umuganda Day will be focused on cleaning the church building they are hoping to partner with and praying throughout the building.

If you would like to join them, or if you are interested in spending some time with the growing Restoration Anglican family, perhaps as part of your own process of discerning whether to join the church plant, Click HERE to see all the details and register to let them know you are coming! 

Walk for Life

The annual Walk for LIfe is coming! Please check out the display table in the Fellowship Hall at the Church and sign up to participate. 

The walk will take place on Saturday, June 1, and will benefit Life Network, a ministry supported for many years by Holy Trinity and located in Colorado Springs. Life Network is committed to cultivating a community that values life through the love of Christ by presenting the gospel of Jesus Christ and providing life-affirming alternatives to abortion.

For details about the Walk for Life, check out the Life Network website at this link: https://www.elifenetwork.com/walk-for-life-on-june-1/

Weekly Update: 21-26 May 2024

Trinity Sunday - May 26, 2024

We will meet at our regular Sunday service times this week: services at 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM. 

We will have a special fellowship time between the services to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Holy Trinity. 

Children's Catechesis will be held during the 10:45 service, and the nursery will be open. This will be the final class for Children's Catechesis for this season. We will take a break for the summer and will reconvene Children's Catechesis on Sunday, September 8.

The middle school and high school youth will meet after the second service.

Pastor Matt Burnett will deliver the sermon at both services this Sunday.

Altar Guild Needs You!!

Every Sunday, every service, members of the Altar Guild prepare the Sanctuary and the Lord's Table for our worship. The work is not difficult, but it is absolutely necessary for our worship experience.

The Altar Guild is comprised of volunteers from the congregation. The team is led by Ashley Carlson, and at this time, we do not have enough volunteers to cover the 8-9 services held each month. We need more volunteers for the Altar Guild. 

If you are interested or might be willing to serve with our Altar Guild team, please reach out to Ashley Carlson or connect with Deacon Mark in the Church Office by phone (719-505-8021) or by email (office@holytrinityanglicanchurch.org).

Thursday Spotlight: 16 May 2024

Benefit Concert - May 18 - Concordia Ringers 

Our own HTAC Concordia Ringers will host a benefit concert on Saturday, May 18 at 7 PM to benefit the Joy To The World Foundation Thailand. 

You can find more information about Joy To The World Thailand and their programs at the website: joytotheworldthailand.org.

Please join us for an evening of wonderful music and an opportunity to hear more about and to support this important ministry partner of Holy Trinity Anglican Church.

Weekly Update: 14-19 May 2024

Pentecost Sunday - May 19, 2024

We will meet at our regular Sunday service times this week: services at 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM. Children's Catechesis will be held during the 10:45 service, and the nursery will be open.

NOTE: Children's Catechesis will have their last classes for this season on Sunday, May 26. We will then take a break for the summer and will reconvene Children's Catechesis on Sunday, September 8.

We will have our regular fellowship time between the services. The middle school and high school youth will meet after the second service.

Pastor Jeff Stone will deliver the sermon at both services this Sunday.

During the second service on Sunday, we will have two baptisms in the Sanctuary.

Prayer Ministry Volunteers

Prayer is essential. 

Jesus said, "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." (Mark 11:24)

Scripture says, "Pray without ceasing." (1Thess 5:17) "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." (Phil 4:6) "Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving." (Col 4:2)

We are calling for people who will pray. We need men and women who will be a part of our email prayer chain and will pray over needs and requests submitted to the Church.

We also need prayers team volunteers who will pray on Sunday mornings during Communion for those who come to the back of the Sanctuary for prayer.

If you are willing to help with either of these important prayer ministries, please reach out to Deacon Mark in the Church Office.

You can find more information about these and other events on the Special Events page ON THIS website. The link is as follows:

https://www.holytrinityanglican.church/special-events.

Weekly Update: 7-12 May 2024

The Sunday after Ascension Day - May 12, 2024

We will meet at our regular Sunday service times this week: services at 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM. Children's Catechesis will be held during the 10:45 service, and the nursery will be open.

We will have our regular fellowship time between the services. The high school and middle school youth will NOT meet this Sunday. They will meet again on Sunday, May 19.

Pastor Matt Burnett will deliver the sermon at both services this Sunday.

Pastor Matt will continue with the Confirmation classes between services in the Adult Classroom.

Readers needed for Pentecost

Our Holy Trinity tradition of reading the Pentecost story in multiple languages is coming, and we still need foreign language readers. (To date, we have only three!) 

If you read and speak a non-English language, we would love to have your help with the Pentecost reading. Last year, we had 7 different languages. This year, we'd love to have more. Please reach out to Deacon Mark if you are interested in participating.  

Weekly Update: 30 April - 5 May 2024

The Sixth Sunday of Easter - May 5, 2024

 We will meet at our regular Sunday service times this week: services at 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM. Children's Catechesis will be held during the 10:45 service, and the nursery will be open.

We will have our regular fellowship time between the services, and the high school and middle school youth will meet in the Annex after the 10:45 service.

Pastor Al Janssen will deliver the sermon at both services this Sunday.

Pastor Matt will continue with the Confirmation classes between services in the Adult Classroom.

Readers needed for Pentecost

Our Holy Trinity tradition of reading the Pentecost story in multiple languages is coming, and we still need foreign language readers. (To date, we have only one!) 

If you read and speak a non-English language, we would love to have your help with the Pentecost reading. Last year, we had 7 different languages. This year, we'd love to have more. Please reach out to Deacon Mark if you are interested in participating.  

Thursday Spotlight: 25 April 2024

Missions & Outreach Giving - Q1 2024 

The Missions & Outreach Financial Team has completed the first quarter distribution of $18,487 in donations to support missionaries and ministries, both locally and internationally. The map above shows stars on the ministry locations we are impacting through our gifts.  

Approximately half of the funds distributed are going to local and domestic ministries, and half are going to international missionaries and missions organizations. 

On the international front, 46% of the funds will be going to direct Gospel-sharing ministries working in India, Thailand, Myanmar, Rwanda, Iraq and Guatemala. 16% will go to organizations that are delivering direct care services to the needy in Nigeria and Tanzania. The remaining 38% is going for the care and support of missionaries and ministry workers in Europe, South America, and Lebanon. 

On the domestic front, we continue to provide support to our ministry partners in the Colorado Springs region, including Tri Lakes Cares, Mercy's Gate, Life Network, Anselm Society, Redeemed Seasons, and ThreeSixty. In addition, we are supporting outreach and care ministries in Denver, Canon City, and El Paso, Texas. The range of services supported through our dollars include basic safety net services, like food and rent assistance, prison ministry, pregnancy care, gospel ministry to Jewish communities, spiritual direction, and missionary care. 

If you have questions or would like more detailed information about our financial outreach efforts, please seek out Deacon Mark. 

Please also watch for more information coming soon on a number of boots-on-the-ground outreach opportunities that are developing for the late Spring and Summer seasons.   

Pentecost Is Coming! Readers needed!

Pentecost is just a few weeks away, and we are planning a very special service on Pentecost Sunday, which falls this year on May 19.

First, we will have a baptism for young Wesley Thigpen. Woo Hoo!!

 Second, we will enjoy our Holy Trinity tradition of reading the Pentecost story in multiple languages. This is a powerful experience -- hearing voices in as many different languages as we can gather, proclaiming the arrival and manifestation of the Holy Spirit through the speaking "in other tongues" as described in Acts, Chapter 2.

If you read and speak a non-English language, we would love to have your help with the Pentecost reading. Last year, we had 7 different languages. This year, we'd love to have more. Please reach out to Deacon Mark if you are interested in participating.