SPIRIT SOUNDINGS

SEPTEMBER 2010

As I look out the window I can see that the first signs of Autumn are beginning to appear.  The sun angle has shifted, giving a deeper hue of blue to the sky and giving a filtered look to the sunshine.  There are a few—just a few—leaves beginning to take on their new fall color and there is a hint of cool in the blowing of the wind.

With the coming of autumn will come a change in our gathering pattern as well.  We will begin worshipping at 8:00 am and 10:30 am beginning September 12th.  Christian Education begins the same day and will be available for everyone.  In response to the Community Forums we held, there will two options for adult education available.  One will be held in the Pastor’s Study, the other will be in the sanctuary.

Many of you have expressed interest in learning the basics: bible basics, Lutheran basics, and catechism.  I am currently looking into finding a good curriculum for bible basics and will make this an offering during the fall.  Others have expressed interest in something that can spark discussion about the faith journey.  For this we will be offering the NOOMA series from Rob Bell.  NOOMA is a series of modern parables presented in short 10-15 minute mini films that cover a wide range of topics.  The short film naturally leads to good discussion that can carry on in the lobby area with a good cup of coffee.

Additionally, as we move into fall together, I am issuing a challenge of sorts, a challenge to look for or be conscious of how God is working in the world.  Take a look around.  Where do you see God?  How do you see God working through people?  How do you experience God working in your life?  What have been your encounters with God?  Why, you may ask, am I making this a challenge?  Simple, I am asking that we all, myself included, to put some flesh to our faith.  We assemble for worship on Sunday mornings, we gather for fellowship and we serve the neighbor in Jesus name.  All these are meant to develop and strengthen us in our lives as followers of Jesus.  So, when you are out there living life, what do you see?  Pay attention, let’s be keenly aware of what God is up to.  Then, please, email me, call me, stop by the office, or let’s meet and tell me what you have seen.

I believe that the stories of God’s action in the world serve to strengthen and edify the whole body of Christ and give life to the Gospel that brings about faith in the lives of others.  So, let’s keep an eye out, and share together what God is up to.

Blessings on the Journey.

Pastor Christian

Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit

6400 S University Blvd

Centennial, CO  80121-2916

Voice 303-794-3451         Fax 303-794-3537

LCHS STAFF

Pastor                                               Rev. Christian Nisonger

cnisonger@qwest.net                     303-771-5175

Office Administrator                        Kathy Schreiber

kschreiberlchs@qwest.net            303-744-3451

Organist & Choirmaster                  Rick Mezey

rickmezey@qwest.net                    720-981-4309

Youth Director                                 Erik Williams

Mr.erik.williams@gmail.com         303-775-3394

Custodians                                  Scadden Family

kimjimscadden@gmail.com          720-283-0344

LCHS COUNCIL

President Kevin Rein

kevingrein@msn.com                     303-347-1847

Vice-President                                 Marsha Lea Yosten

Mlylib@aol.com                             303-791-8113

Secretary                                       

Treasurer                                         Julie Reusser

juliedreusser@msn.com               303-290-0699

Business Management                   Don Stephens

stephdj@comcast.net                    303-797-2557

Education                                        Lyndsey Case

lyndseycase@comcast.net           303-730-6686

Evangelism                                      Jeanne Jacobs

jeanne.jacobs@juno.com              303-521-0629

Fellowship Ministries                      Jane Ericson

Jeri247114@aol.com                      303-734-0809

Outreach                                         Chris Huke

C.Huke@q.com                             303-843-0204

Property, Bldg. & Grounds        Michael Braband   

brabands@comcast.net    720-528-9653

Stewardship                                    Cathy Goss

cathy.goss@gbankonline.com      303-730-2437    

Worship & Music                           Corrine Clark

Corif@q.com                                   303-683-0577      

Youth                                                Ross Ericson

RossEricson234@hotmail.com     303-795-0745

President’s Corner

One night, a few weeks ago, I was riding my mountain bike up a trail on Green Mountain when I saw what I thought was a dead snake in the trail.  I got off my bike and walked up to him (slowly, I’m not that dumb!) to get him off the trail.  As I got closer, he coiled up his four foot length and rattled at me to show that he was alive and well.  My goal had been to ride past that point in the trail.  His preference was that I not.  I deferred.

In time, I did get past that point and got to the top of the trail about the same time that the electrical storm arrived.  As I listened to the thunder I started happily singing out loud the song I learned in the first grade that explained why lightning results in thunder. That kept me happy (recall my earlier remark about not being dumb?  hmm.) until I came across a hiker on the trail whose hair was standing on end.  Seriously, all his hair was standing straight up and he had no idea!.  I warned him about the electrical storm and rode down the trail as fast as I could. 

I don’t know where this is going except that it’s a fun story to tell and also, you can’t ride up a hill without running into an occasional snake or electrical storm; or for that matter any number of obstacles. As we at LCHS weekly try new paths in our spiritual growth, with the potential for any number of obstacles, I’m thankful that I get to travel those paths with all of you.  What a comfortable community we have.

Kevin Rein

September 12th

Worship 8:00 & 10:30

Education Hour 9:15

Rev. Robert Menter

Rev. Robert Menter, at one time the pastor of Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, passed away peacefully at 8:15pm pst on Saturday March 6th in Palm Desert California.

He had been battling resurgent cancer in his body for the past nine or so months. he had a small stroke and was taken to a respite care facility in Palm Desert by his hospice care providers. Sadly he did not improve, but continued to decline, slipped into a comatose state, and passed away approximately 24 hours later.

His oldest son Mark was in Palm Desert when he passed away, along with Debbie Garver. Fortunately he was able to visit with all three of his sons and their children, including the youngest ones, Mark's daughter Angelique, and Keith’s son Keagan, both two, a couple weeks ago that included much happiness and laughter.

Robert was cremated, and requested that half of his ashes be buried on Idyllwild mountain at Catherine Garver’s cabin, and the other half be interred in Pemberville Ohio. The first part of his wishes were carried out on Saturday, May 1st following a funeral service at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Palm Desert with his pastor Charles Riggs presiding and his long time friend and seminary classmate David Babcock preaching. Service arrangements for Pemberville have yet to be finalized, but will probably take place either before or after the annual Pemberville Parade on August 21, 2010.

InterFaith Task Force Needs

All personal items        Baby diapers/wipes      Shampoo

Bath soap      Razors     Tooth brushes    Toothpaste

Deodorant     Facial tissues    Toilet tissue   Feminine items

Thank you as always for your generosity.

Bell Choir & Adult Choir

Both choirs are vital to the music ministry here at LCHS and that everyone is encouraged to join both groups this year. No audition is necessary. If you can count you can ring in the

bell choir, which meets from 6 to 7 PM every Thursday and performs once a month.

Our adult choir rehearses from 7 to 8:30 PM every Thursday beginning September 2.

All are welcome!

I am also looking for a couple of substitute teachers that are willing to help out when teachers are unable to teach.  Let me know if you are available.
Lyndsey Case  303 730 6686    lyndseycase@comcast.net

Sundae on Sunday will be on

Sunday, September 12th

be sure to look for further details

2010-2011 Theater and Theology Season

All of the plays are on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 followed by a talk back featuring cast members and production people from the play, usually hosted by Pastor Dan Bollman from the Synod Office.  There is one exception, and that is A Christmas Carol which is a Saturday matinee in December, and there will be no talk back for that performance.  The price for all the plays is $30 for each performance.  I’m listing the first few plays.

Performance date is September 21 for 39 Steps. Reservations and checks are due to me by September 7.

Performance date is October 5 for The House of Spirits.  Reservations and checks are due to me by September 14.

Performance date is October 26 for Dracula.  Reservations and checks are due to me by October 5.

Please contact me if you have questions.

Betty Johnston

303 771 4963

blbjohnst@comcast.net

The SE Metro CO Chapter of  Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is happy to sponsor our 2nd annual Family Night Out, September 17th at the Wildlife Experience. Last year we enjoyed the animated movie CARS;  this year we are showing the original animated feature SHREK. As was the case last year, each complementary ticket is good towards $1.00 at the concession stand the night of the movie.

The ticket is good for admission to the movie only, and will not be honored for admission to any other Wildlife Experience activity or event.

Please see Pastor Christian or Kathy in the office for tickets.

Software Difficulty

Some of you will receive a “Household Mailing Name”  sheet of paper with check

marks on it. Would you please fill out these check marks and turn in to the office. I had

software  difficulty that  caused me to lose some of the information. I would like to fill in

the information. Thank you. Kathy Schreiber.

2010 Project Glean Details

What?  Project Glean is an annual program whereby COMPA, in partnership with regional farmers and community volunteers, harvests nutritious produce to provide for those in need.   

Who?  COMPA currently has partnerships with four Colorado farmers: Domenico Farms of Denver, Grant Family Farms of Wellington, and Petrocco Farms and Sakata Farms of Brighton. 

Where?  Project Glean provides COMPA with fields located from north Denver to the Brighton vicinity, and as far north as Wellington, Colorado.  The field location for each event is not known until the week of the event.

When?  Project Glean takes place during the harvest season, in the months of September and October.  Every (non-holiday) Saturday, dependent on weather and harvest conditions, COMPA organizes volunteer groups to glean, typically in the morning and early afternoon hours for 2 to 4 hours.  

How?  On the scheduled glean day, volunteers meet at the COMPA warehouse at 7:30 am for orientation and instructions, then follow written directions to the glean site.  COMPA staff direct the gleaning activity, with volunteers harvesting produce from the fields and loading the trucks.  COMPA drivers then return the produce to the warehouse where it is weighed and stored for sorting and distribution, usually beginning the following week.  All ages of volunteers are allowed to participate, with families encouraged to use the opportunity to teach the meaning of service to their children.  Because of the weather and field conditions, volunteers are encouraged to bring water, mosquito repellent, snacks, lunch, sun screen, gloves, long pants, hat, sun glasses, shoes appropriate for fields, and whatever else you feel is needed.   Actual work may involve anything from picking peppers from the plant to cutting cabbage to loading up to 50 pound boxes. Volunteers may work as long as they like. Typically, gleaning wraps up no later than 2:00 pm.

Why?  Over one thousand volunteers participate in Project Glean each year, providing hundreds of thousands of pounds of nutritious produce for COMPA food pantries and neighborhood agencies.  These 150 COMPA agencies then distribute this food to more than 70,000 individuals in need in our communities. 

Help Wanted

 Cookie Baker - people are needed to bake cookies for delivery to the weekly visitors to LCHS.

Cookie Delivery - people to deliver cookies to the weekly visitors to LCHS

Sound Person - people to monitor and adjust the sound system on Sunday mornings.

For more information on the 3 positions listed above call Jeanne Jacobs at (303)521-0629 or visit with her at the sound booth on Sundays.

Internships for Unaccompanied Refugee Minors are needed for young people who are under the age of 18 who have been resettled in the United States through Lutheran Family Services of Colorado. At the invitation of our government they come to the US without a parent or relative to care for them and are now living in foster homes.  These youth are anxious to work, to learn skills and to better understand the culture. If you would like more information about providing work experience on a part-time basis for one of these courageous, deserving young people, please contact Cindi Newkirk-Noah, Director of Foster Care at 303-217-5846.

Blessed with a picture-perfect day in the Rocky Mountains, 124 golfers enjoyed a day on the links at Hiwan Golf Club in Evergreen for the Lutheran Family Services 2010 Annual Golf Classic. Reggie Rivers was the guest emcee and conducted a great live auction, helping to raise over $35,000.

Thank you to the golfers, sponsors and volunteers for a great tournament! Your commitment to helping vulnerable children, families and older adults in our community is sincerely appreciated. Partnerships with people like you allow us to truly make a difference. Through our programs of foster care, adoption, refugee and asylee services, assistance for older adults and their caregivers, pregnancy counseling and disaster response we have seen many lives changed for the better.    Thank you!

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

Marriage Encounter is for ALL married couples who want to experience greater levels of communication and intimacy.

• The next Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekend in Colorado is Oct 15-17, 2010
• Please apply by Sept 15th

Online application: www.GodLovesMarriage.org

Contact us if you have any questions.

 Bud & Cindy Amack 303-796-9119

or CindyAmack@comcast.net

Craft Fair at LCHS? LCHS is planning on hosting a craft fair on November 13, 2010, from 10:00 to 3:00. Do you knit, or make great jelly? Quilt beautiful blankets, make jewelry, or birdhouses? Would you like to try and sell what you get so much enjoyment from making? Booth registration applications will be available in the church narthex or online at the website (Click here). The application is also attached here. All rules and regulations are included in the application. Booth space will be $10 for the space and includes 2 chairs. If you need a table we have 6 footers for a $10 rental fee. Please see application for further clarification.  Sign up soon as spaces are sure to go quickly!

Even if you aren't crafty put the date on calendar to come and start or finish your Christmas shopping! You can find all kinds of great, one of a kind items to add to stockings or for that "hard to buy for" great aunt or even teacher gifts!

Any questions can be directed to Launa Cable-Hick or Ruth Ryll.

 Hello LCHS,

Have you ever wondered where your money goes? Come learn how to better manage your money and your life.  Our church is hosting Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace class to teach God’s way of handling money. The class is Dave teaching on video followed by small-group discussion. 

These principles apply to everyone—whether you’re financially secure or are struggling with debt.  The class will show you how to really live like never before with lessons on saving, debt elimination, investing and real estate to name a few.  Over a million families have changed their family trees through Financial Peace, and we want to give you the opportunity to do the same.

Class Details

Free Preview: TBD or watch it online: http://www.vimeo.com/9055938

Class Start: Wednesday October 6th at 6:30 – 8:30 pm in the sanctuary (for 13 weeks skipping Thanksgiving and Christmas week)

Registration Deadline: September 19th

Cost: $100

For more information, contact Davin Anderson (303) 596-3001 davin.anderson@lmco.com

Please make plans to join us on the journey to true financial peace!

Hope to see you there!

Davin & Trish Anderson

Hello LCHS FPU Alumni,

We are going to be having another FPU starting October 6th.  Since you have already participated in the past, there is no cost to you. 

Have you kept a good grasp on where your money goes? Come learn how to better manage your money and your life.  Our church is hosting Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace class to teach God’s way of handling money. The class is the same that Dave taught last time on video followed by small-group discussion. 

These principles apply to everyone—whether you’re financially secure or are struggling with debt.  The class will show you how to really live like never before with lessons on saving, debt elimination, investing and real estate to name a few.  Over a million families have changed their family trees through Financial Peace, and we want to give you the opportunity to do the same.

Class Details

Free Preview: TBD or watch it online: http://www.vimeo.com/9055938

Class Start: Wednesday October 6th at 6:30 – 8:30 pm in the sanctuary (for 13 weeks skipping Thanksgiving and Christmas week)

Registration Deadline: September 19th

For more information, contact Davin Anderson (303) 596-3001 davin.anderson@lmco.com

Please make plans to join us on the journey to true financial peace!

Hope to see you there!

Davin & Trish Anderson

DO YOU HAVE HOLY SPIRIT MEMORIES?

As part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations, the Holy Spirit scrapbooks will be updated. If you have any pictures, bulletins, newsletters, fliers, handouts or other such memorabilia that you would like to offer for Inclusion in our Holy Spirit scrapbook, please put the items in the large container marked Scrapbook/Memorabilia located in the Narthex. You will find the container on the table in the corner where the framed Charter Member list and the “heart quilt” are located.

The container will be available as of Sunday, August 29 and will remain in place until October 1, 2010. This should give you ample time to locate and donate your memorabilia.

Please assist with the identification process by including the following: names of persons in the photo, event that is pictured and the date of the event.

If you have any discs with pictures and/or articles, please print the photos and/or items prior to submitting. Doing that part of the process will assist greatly in the gathering of memorabilia from the last 11 years.

At the present time the scrapbooks from the 1960’s-1999 are being updated and they will be available as the process is completed.

Again:
The Scrapbook/Memorabilia container will be available as of Sunday, August 29 and will remain in place until October 1, 2010.

Daily Prayer
Calendar
We are holding one family up in prayer each day.

Sept 1 Renaldo Diane, Kyle
Sept 2 Reusser Willy, Julie,
Mark

Sept 3 Reynolds Jenny

Sept 4 Rossi Craig, Annie,
Alyssa, Ryan, Amanda, Alexis

Sept 5 Ryll Dave, Ruth,
Ashley, Hunter

Sept 6 Sabotnik Rex, Cindy,
Kirsten, Jenny

Sept 7 Saetveit Bill

Sept 8 Scadden Jim, Kim,
Jenna, Lauren, Jack, Kate

Sept 9 Schaeffer Jeff, Karen,
Ray, Sarah

Sept 10 Schnackel Jeff, Lynn,
Danielle

Sept 11 Schoepke Len, Kathy,
Noel

Sept 12 Schreiber Mike, Sharon

Sept 13 Schreiber Mike, Kathy,
Shae

Sept 14 Serold A. C., Marie

Sept 15 Sheppard Betty

Sept 16 Shook Nettie

Sept 17 Sievers Scott, Jenn,
Sarah

Sept 18 Skiles Bob, Patti,
Andrew

Sept 19 Skirde Fred

Sept 20 Smith Garth, Gretchen

Sept 21 Smullen Jim, Ruth

Sept 22 Sokol Mark, Peggy

Sept 23 Southwick Steve, Julie

Sept 24 Stephens Don, Joyce,
Ashley, Rachel

Sept 25 Stephens Galen, Mary

Sept 26 Stephenson Paul,
Chelle Warwick

Sept 27 Tabor Guy

Sept 28 Tardy Kirsten

Sept 29 Thompson Doug, Erin,
Samantha

Sept 30 Thompson Ross, Sue,
Andrew, Stephanie

Servants for the Month September 2010

September 5
Greeters 8:00
9:45
Assist. Min. 8:00 Andy West
9:45 Jenn/Scott Sievers
Acolytes 8:00 Lauren Scadden
9:45 Nicholas Johnson
Liturgist 8:00 David Ryll
9:45 Sigrid Fraser
Ushers 8:00 Rick Bergman, Jake Bergman, Shae Schreiber,
Jenny Reynolds, Mike Schreiber
9:45 Mitch Williams, Tom Gaffney, Paul Klinkerman,
Comm. Assist. 8:00 Brett & Jane Ericson
9:45 Joni Doyle, Cathy Goss
Cups 8:00 Kate Scadden
9:45 Sarah Sievers
Courtyard Café Coffee House Café - Ruth Ryll & Dave Perry
Altar Guild Sophia Estes, Carol Habig

September 12
Greeters 8:00
10:30
Assist. Min. 8:00 Judy/Mark Hahn
10:30 Scott Lindell
Acolytes 8:00 Ben Raymond
10:30 Chandler Pedersen
Liturgist 8:00 David Hoffman
10:30 Kevin Rein
Usher 8:00 Gerald Cudney, Jim Raymond,
Michael Braband
10:30 Fred Skirde, Ralph Olson, Mike Pedersen,
Jeff Schaeffer
Comm. Assist. 8:00 Ann Lisa Pearson, Shirley Van Gemert
10:30 Patsy Klinkerman, Stephanie Lindell
Cups 8:00 Amy Raymond
10:30
Coffee Barista Karen Braband & Maura Moritz
Altar Guild Sophia Estes, Carol Habig

September 19
Greeters 8:00
10:30
Assist. Min. 8:00 Fred Skirde
10:30 Jeff Schnackel
Acolytes 8:00 Hunter Ryll
10:30 Cheyenne Cooper
Liturgist 8:00 Brett Ericson
10:30 Julie Reusser
Usher 8:00 Dave Perry, Dave Ryll, Brett Ericson,
Noel Schoepke, Jerry Eikenbary, Davin & Trish Anderson
10:30 Robin & Kevin Rein, Sigrid Fraser, Ed Brandt,
Paul Hoberg
Comm. Assist. 8:00 Carol Habig, Claire Johnson
10:30 Sigrid Fraser, Sue Brandt
Cups 8:00 Ashley Ryll
10:30 Carl Cooper
Coffee Barista Sue Thompson & Launa Cable-Hicks
Altar Guild Sophia Estes, Carol Habig

September 26
Greeters 8:00
10:30
Assist. Min. 8:00 Judy/Mark Hahn
10:30 Corrine Clark
Acolytes 8:00 Noel Schoepke
10:30 Justin Lindell
Liturgist 8:00 Jenny Reynolds
10:30 Joyce Stephens
Usher 8:00 Carroll Henkes, Corrine Clark, Bob Skiles,
Jim Scadden
10:30 Bruce & Bernie Gaunt, Don Stephens, Corrine Clark
Comm. Assist. 8:00 Mike & Sharon Schreiber
10:30 Willy & Julie Reusser
Cups 8:00 Owen Fodness
10:30 Rachel Lindell
Coffee Barista Sharon Schreiber & Claire Johnson
Altar Guild Sophia Estes, Carol Habig

September 2010
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
			1 4:00 Colo Honor Band 6:30 12 STEP GROUP	2 1:30 Women’s Bible Study 6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir	3 8:00 SERENITY AA	4 10:00 Cookbook Committee
5 8:00 Worship 9:15 Courtyard Café 9:45 Worship 1145 Happy Hour AA & AL-ANON	6	7	8 4:00 Colo Honor Band 6:30 12 STEP GROUP	9 5:30 Stampin’ Up Mtg 6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir	10 8:00 SERENITY AA	11 8:00-9:00 Men’s Breakfast & Bible study 9-2 Gleaning
12 8:00 Worship 9:15 Education Hour 10:30 Worship 1145 Happy Hour AA & AL-ANON	13 7:00 Council Mtg	14 9-11:30 Columbine Genealogy 6:30 Stewardship Mtg	15 4:00 Colo Honor Band 6:30 12 STEP GROUP	16 1:30 Women’s Bible Study 6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir	17 8:00 SERENITY AA	18 8:00-9:00 Men’s Breakfast & Bible study
19  8:00 Worship 9:15 Education Hour 10:30 Worship 1145 Happy Hour AA & AL-ANON	20	21 Newsletter Deadline 9-11:30 Columbine Genealogy 5:30 Stampin’ Up	22 4:00 Colo Honor Band 6:30 12 STEP GROUP	23 6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir	24 8:00 SERENITY AA	25 8:00-9:00 Men’s Breakfast & Bible study
26 8:00 Worship 9:15 Education Hour 10:30 Worship 11:45 Happy Hour AA & AL-ANON	27 Newsletter Mail out	28 9-3 Spirit Quilters	29 4:00 Colo Honor Band 6:30 12 STEP GROUP	30 6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir

Catch the Spirit…

Worship with Us

FALL is a great time to invite your friends and neighbors to church.

September 12th

Worship 8:00 & 10:30

Education Hour 9:15

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT                                                                   

6400 S UNIVERSITY BLVD                                                                                         

CENTENNIAL CO 80121-2916                                                                                                

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