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Pastor Cameron … … … … 10, 11

BIBLE STUDIES… … … 8 & 9

DIRECTORS OF...

Children’s Ministry… … … … 14

Group Ministry… … … … … … 12

Youth Ministry… … … … … … 15

WORSHIP … … … … … … ... 2

CONNECT

Fun Events … … … … … … … 3-7 Outreach Events … … … … 16-17

SERVICE

Cambodia Missions … … … 20

Thailand Missions … … … … .. 21

Local Ministries … … … … 16-19

LWML Ministries … … … … .. 16

INFORMATION Contact Us … … … ... ... … .. 22 Giving … … … … … … … … 22

Sunday Worship

Traditional: 8:00 a.m.

Contemporary:

9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

April & May

2019

3031 W 144th Avenue

Broomfield, Colorado

www.rslc.org

303-469-3521

Risen Savior Lutheran Church

A faith family that is inviting, connecting and

equipping people to know their risen Savior

"Love one another"

The theme for 2019 as we join in the National Day of Prayer.

Risen Savior's Sanctuary will be open Thursday, May 2, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

More information about Holy Week and Easter services see page 2

9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Contemporary

Services

8:00 a.m.

Traditional Service

with Communion

Good Friday, April 19 11:30 a.m.

& 7:00 p.m.

Maundy Thursday April 18

with Holy Communion 11:30 a.m.

& 7:00 p.m.

Palm Sunday, April 14 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. services

11:00 a.m. Confirmation Service

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New Music for Easter To prepare for Easter the 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. services will begin to learn new music. Songs will be introduced the Sundays before Easter and Holy Week. Join us for worship!

Sarah O’Connor

MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 18 with Holy Communion

“LOVE”, the New Commandment 11:30 a.m. Traditional Service

7:00 p.m. Special Drama presentation

Good Friday, April 19 The Greatest Demonstration of “LOVE”

11:30 a.m. Traditional 7:00 p.m. Traditional

PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 14 ARE YOU READY FOR THE KING?

8:00 a.m. Traditional Service 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Service with children’s palm processional and dance party 11:00 a.m. Confirmation Service with communion If you are able, attend the 8:00 or 9:30 a.m. service allowing room at the 11:00 a.m. service for family and friends of the confirmands

EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP, APRIL 21 8:00 a.m. Traditional Service

with communion and special music by the Choir 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Services with special music by the Worship Band

and 4 Given and a skit by the youth.

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EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA!

CHILDREN, GRAB A BASKET AND BRING A PARENT FOR AN EASTER EGG HUNT

Saturday, April 13, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Come celebrate Easter 8 days early! Bring friends and family.

The egg hunt will be outside in two groups, young and older children.

There will be Stories, Music & Crafts, Candy & Prizes.

Invite your friends and neighbors

I give you a new

commandment: that

you should love one

another. Just as I

have loved you, so

you too should love

one another.

John 13:34

WHY PRAY?

Love can change America, “We need a baptism of love by the Holy Spirit that will immerse the entire Church of Jesus Christ in America and a baptism of love that will immerse all of America today, from the church house to the state house and all the way to the White House, we need to learn to love one another.”

The theme “love one another” is one that has potential to engage all Americans because it is biblical, relevant, clear, simple, and understandable.

The vast majority of America that doesn’t look like us, believe like us, talk like us, and understand us, they understand that America’s broken. They may not understand why. But they understand America’s broken, and in their mindset, if there’s a God who exists, He’s about the only one who can fix America.

Calling believers across the nation to unite in prayer in the days leading up to and on the National Day of Prayer, on May 2, 2019.

Dr. Ronnie Floyd the Senior Pastor of Cross Church, President of the National Day of Prayer

HISTORY

The National Day of Prayer was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. In 1988, the law was unanimously amended by both the House and the Senate and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on Thursday, May 5, 1988, designating the first Thursday of May as a day of national prayer. Every president since 1952 has signed a National Day of Prayer proclamation.

THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019

RISEN SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH SANCTUARY

WILL BE OPEN FOR PRAYER

7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

“Love One Another,” the theme for National Day of Prayer based on the words of Jesus in John 13:34

If you have time on Thursday, May 2 and can help please contact Gladys Sweetwood through the church office .

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“Share the Never-Changing Good News” Dr. Michael Eckelkamp

DINNER ON WHEELS

Calling active adults and friends to join a gathering of adults meeting for food, fun & fellowship.

MASTERS RESTAURANT

Thursday, April 25, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Colorado National Golf Club whoes philosophy is to serve a variety of fresh homemade meals. Wherever possible, we produce our items in house from fresh natural ingredients.

Meet at Colorado National Golf Club, 2700 Vista Parkway, Erie, CO.

Register through Event Registration on the church website.

ACREAGE CIDERHOUSE Thursday, May 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Acreage Stem Cider was born from an inspiring landscape and a dynamic team. Acreage brings the urban cider house experience found in Stem’s RiNo taproom to the countryside.

Meet at The Acreage Ciderhouse – Stem Ciders, 1380 Horizon Avenue, Lafayette, CO 80026.

Register through Event Registration on the church website.

FEDERAL RESERVE MONEY MUSEUM

Wednesday, April 24, 12:50 to 4:00 p.m.

Calling active adults (55+).

Join us for a visit to the Federal Reserve Money Museum in the heart of downtown Denver.

We are meeting at the Westminster Light Rail Station at 72nd and Federal, 6995 Grove St. We’ll take the light rail and catch the 16th street shuttle to the door of the museum.

Contact David or Murna Bessel through the church office with questions.

Register through Event Registration on the church website.

SPRING WALKABOUT

Wednesday, May 22, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Calling active adults and friends (55+) to Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm. We will traverse the trails, enjoy the migratory birds on the lake, visit the prairie dog colony, & eat snacks in the fresh spring air

Meet at the church & carpool to the Holmberg Preserve. Wear sturdy shoes, bring some water & your camera.

Contact David or Murna Bessel through the church office with questions.

Register through Event Registration on the church website.

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“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

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SISTERS Single women, 55 and older, who come and share time together. Contact: Audrey Gallagher, Marie Maves, Beth True, or Annette Wagenknecht through the church office.

APRIL“BRUNCH” Saturday, April 13, 10:00 a.m. Come share time together while enjoying brunch at 3 Chicks at 2420 Midway Blvd in Broomfield.

MAY “GAME DAY” Wednesday, May 15, 1:00 p.m. Enjoying a game day at the church.

YOUNG AT HEART

COME ALL WHO ARE 55 AND OLDER

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 AT NOON

Bring a potluck dish to share for lunch, after which a special speaker Anne Hart, RN, BSN, Wellness Nursing Supervisor of Visiting Nursing Association. She will talk about Foot Care, a presentation made over 100 times in Colorado alone.

Wednesday, May 8 at Noon Bring a potluck dish to share for lunch, after which a special speaker Mollie Morton, Vice Regent, Arapahoe Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will give a presentation including a patriotic video on the DAR, its mission, and their community involvement including student competition events. She will describe DAR programs from the national level down to local chapter, and will discuss other DAR societies if anyone is interested. She belongs to almost all that are offered, including the Civil War - both sides up to Jamestown (almost) and the Coat of Arms. Come hear what Mollie and her members offer in our community.

Contact Norb Kleidon through the church office if you have questions.

Apri

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Good Fun!

Good Fellowship!

May 8

Good Fun!

Good Fellowship!

Good Food!

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GENCONNECT:

Connecting Generations through Genealogy

Saturday, April 13 at 9:00 a.m. “DNA Basics and Intermediate Tools”

Contact Sylvia Doolos through the church office for research assistance at the National Archives and Central Denver Public Library or a Family Search center.

Saturday in May TBD. Watch announcements for more information.

GenConnect

SACKS MADE EASIER THAN EVER TO GIVE

Something new is happening with SACKS! King Soopers will no longer be using the re-loadable gift cards.

Instead, you need to log into your account at http://www.kingsoopers.com, choose Community Rewards, search for Risen Savior Lutheran Church and click Enroll Now. Once enrolled, every time you use you King Soopers card a donation will be made to our church. The other new change is that when you purchase gas, no donation will be made. Come to the kiosk and we will help you get set up and answer any questions you might have. We still will be selling the regular King Soopers gift cards and re-loadable cards for Safeway.

Thank you for your support of this new program! Through the two year re-loadable program, we have raised $8954 for ministries here. Let's see if we can beat that!

“PARENT CONNECT” for parents of teens No class in April

Sunday, May 19, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Parents of Teenagers!!! Parent Connect will not have class in April due to

our meeting date would be on Easter Sunday. Our final meeting will be May.

All parents please attend.

We will continue our curriculum in the fall, so stay tuned!

More information contact: Nick Duclos, Director of Youth Ministry

THIS SUMMER RISEN SAVIOR IS HOSTING A SUMMER DAY CAMP!

THIS SUMMER: Registration now open at https://www.lifetreedaycamps.com

For 7 weeks, we’ll host 7 different themed camps at Risen Savior. Camps have wonderful, Biblical, creative content and go from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cost per child is $215/week (See Lori Hakes about the $100/child Pilot Year Discount for CrossTraining families).

Register: lifetreedaycamps.com/day-camp-locations/broomfield-colorado-north/ or through the church website Event Registration

Risen Savior will be offering a pilot year discount of $100 to Cross Training Children.

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2019 CAMPING SCHEDULE

Campers, put these registration and camping dates on your schedules

To get a camp site you must go online to register, with the links

provided, 6 months in advance. Registrations are required

May 17 - 19 Campground: Riverview RV Park in Loveland, CO

This is a commercial campground that offers full hookups for R.V

and tent sites with fishing and playground that is close enough for

day campers to join us for the day and stay for the Potluck

on Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m.

Make reservations by calling 1-970-667-9910 to near site 37

June 7 - 9 Campground: Mueller State Park in Divide, CO

We are on sites 8-22 and 81-86. There are RV, Tent sites, and Cabins

A Potluck will be held on Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m.

(camp site to be determined).

Reservation @ www.reserveamerica.com

July 12 - 14 Campout: Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins, CO

We are at the South Bay campground; sites 34 to 40 or 26 to 33

(These sites are in two loops that are relatively close and convenient to

be together for our group.). There are RV, Tent sites, and Cabins

available as well as fishing, boating and hiking. Close enough for day

campers to join in the Potluck on Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m.

(camp site to be determined). Reservations @ www.reserveamerica.com

or www.larimercamping.com Phone numbers 800-397-7795 or

970-619-4570 for reservations.

August 9 - 11 Campout: Mountain Park on the Cache Le Poudre River

Sites 1-24 have electricity. A Potluck held on Saturday evening at

5:30 p.m. (camp site to be determined).

Reservations @ www.recreation.gov

Sept. 13 – 15 Campout: Golden Gate State Park, Loop E in Golden, CO

We are close enough for day campers to join in the Potluck on Saturday

evening at 5:30 p.m. (camp site to be determined).

There are RV, tent sites, cabins and yurts. The aspens will be in full

color and the elk will be bugling ? Reservations @

www.reserveamerica.com

Contact Bill Stegen through the church office and put your name on the

email reminder list for registration dates or just to add your name in

case a site becomes available.

Reserve

america.com

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“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path”

Psalm 119:105

SUNDAY 11:00 A.M. ADULT BIBLE STUDY Sunday Mornings 11:00 a.m. Classes run through the end of May NO Class Easter Sunday

An Introduction to C.S. Lewis, Defender of the Faith

Overview: C.S. Lewis was the greatest Christian apologist of the twentieth century. He was also the author of works of fiction, including the Chronicles of Narnia, and of philosophy, including The Abolition of Man. Join this Adult Bible Study led by Stein Cass to discuss Lewis’s philosophical and literary writings, and their continuing significance today, along with video excerpts from the Hillsdale College class on C.S. Lewis.

TUESDAY EVENING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Tuesday Evenings 6:30-8:30 p.m. Room 201 Walk ins welcome.

What Matters Most by Karen Ehman

When: April 9 through June 4; No study on April 23 and May 28

Overview: This study of the ever-relevant Letter of Philippians will deepen your relationship with Jesus, turn your worries into worship, and develop gospel-centered tools for navigating relational conflict.

Contact: Nancy Timm through the church office

Sign up: Information Center

SUNDAY 9:30 A.M. ADULT BIBLE STUDY Sunday mornings 9:30 a.m.

Through April 14

Passion of Christ, taught by Steve Hakes

No Class April 21

April 28-May 19

1, 2, 3, John, taught by Don Stoehr

May 26 through the summer will be short topics

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WEDNESDAY MORNING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY Wednesday mornings, 8:30–9:30 a.m. Room 201 Walk-ins welcome.

Genesis, God’s Word for Today

Overview: Men’s morning Bible study is rooted in relationships. We read the text, study the meaning, and share our walk with God. We will discuss Creation, Cain & Able, Noah, Abraham, Jacob and Joshua in Genesis.

Contact: Kevin Hischke through the church office

THURSDAY MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Thursdays mornings, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Wing 1 Walk-ins welcome.

When: May 2 through June 6

Finding I AM by Lysa TerKeurst

Overview: What is the deep cry of your heart? The ache in your soul that keeps you up at night? The prayer you keep repeating? Jesus not only cares about this deep, spiritual wrestling, but He also wants to step in and see you through it.

Join Lysa TerKeurst on the streets of Israel to explore the seven I AM statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Through this study trade feelings of emptiness and depletion for the fullness of knowing who Jesus is.

Sign up: Information Center

Contact: Lynda Kluth through the church office

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Wednesday 9:30-11:00 a.m. Rooms 204/5

Who: Everyone welcome, NO Bible experience needed.

When: April 24 through May 29 Ezra by Living Way Bible Study Overview: Study this book to see how God fulfills his pledge to return his people to the land of promise after years in exile. Sign-up at information center.

Contact: Annette Wagenknecht through the church office

THURSDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY Thursdays at 7:00-8:30 p.m. Room 201

Who: Everyone welcome, high school on up. NO Bible experience needed. Acts of the Apostles by Living Way Bible Study

Overview: Study this great story of the early church, you’ll discover anew the power of prayer, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and what it means to be a follower of “The Way” called to make a bold witness in our worldly culture.

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EASTER! RESURRECTION SUNDAY!

The day Jesus, who was crucified and died on Good Friday, came back to life.

Our church is an Easter church. "Risen Savior" proclaims loud and clear that

Jesus is alive and is no longer dead. Although our focus in the Christian church

is often centered on the suffering and death of Jesus on the cross, it would be of

no use unless Jesus rose from the dead. Yes, Christ's death paid for the penalty

of humanity's sin; but without Easter there would be no real and lasting victory.

" And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.” 1 Corinthians 15:17

Risen Savior Lutheran Church

WORSHIP committed to the inspired Word of God

CONNECT in small groups that welcome, accept and love through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

SERVICE to our community and the world through mission and outreach

“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;

and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.” John 11:25-26

When Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life,” He was claiming to be the

source of both. There is no resurrection apart from Christ, and there is no

eternal life apart from Christ. A while earlier in Bethany, outside the tomb of

Lazarus, “Jesus called in a loud voice, ‘Lazarus, come forth!’

The dead man came out” (John 11:43). It’s one thing to claim to be the

resurrection and the life, but Jesus proved it by raising Lazarus,

who was four days dead.

The meaning of Easter is Jesus Christ's victory over death. Easter is a

celebration of the gift God gave us through the death, burial, and resurrection

of his Son, Jesus Christ. God made the ultimate sacrifice, as a father, by

sending his one and only son to take on the atonement for our sins. After 3 days

Jesus wasn't dead anymore, but alive and is still alive today "seated at the right

hand of the Father."

Christ's resurrection is the single most important event to occur in the history

of Christianity, for according to Paul:

Our lives are eternally changed because we have a "Risen Savior."

He is risen! He is Risen, indeed!

Rev. Philip J. Cameron

Senior Pastor

Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!”

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Church Fellowship

is a mutual bond

that Christians have

with Christ

that puts us

in a deep, eternal

relationship

with one another.

10 Insights About Your Church’s Fellowship

by Joe McKeever's 10 insights summarized

1. Fellowship is the heartbeat of your congregation. Simply stated, it is the life of this church family. Do the people enjoy one another? As a doctor places his stethoscope up to the chest and listens to a patient’s heartbeat, the pulse of a congregation is that sound after church is over. Listen closely, friend. It will tell you a world about your church.

2. Fellowship may not be why people are drawn to your church, but it’s why they stay. My strong suspicion is that 95 percent of first-time visitors to your church are looking for fellowship, whether they know it or not.

3. Fellowship is composed of three layers, each one vital. At the heart of everything is a commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord. This is personal (each must do it), private (it takes place in the hidden depths of the heart), and ongoing (yesterday’s commitment needs to be reaffirmed today and again tomorrow).

4. The newcomer sees these in reverse order: Hospitality first, then Joy, and lastly Commitment. Did you welcome the newcomer? Were they made to feel wanted? The second thing a visitor will notice is the members’ relationship to each other. Do the members enjoy one another? When church dismisses, do they hang around greeting and talking and laughing? Do any of them go to lunch together afterwards? Do they do work projects and are their classes enjoyable?

5. Outsiders usually have no idea they are craving fellowship, but they do. God made us for Himself, ’tis true. But He also made us for fellowship with one another. When God’s creation lives in isolation, life becomes warped and turns inward and people become far less than He intended. We crave love.

6. A wise church will make fellowship one of their primary goals and will work for it, in both planned and unplanned ways. Planned fellowship takes place in Sunday School classes, at church dinners, receptions, and on work projects. Unplanned fellowship occurs prior to scheduled meeting times, as well as immediately afterwards.

7. The greatest enemy of fellowship in the church is the sinful heart. A great church with a living, loving fellowship must protect that “family life” from all that would destroy it. In our selfishness, we tire of togetherness and experience giving fatigue and begin wanting to spend God’s resources on ourselves.

8. A dying church will begin dying here first.

9. Leadership must value fellowship highly and protect it, otherwise it will be supplanted by lesser things. When we get caught up in the busyness of church life to the point that we no longer have time to meet another couple for coffee or invite another family over for pizza, we’ve become too busy for our own good.

10. God loves it when His children laugh. When the Lord saves us, He puts us into a church fellowship. When we love Him, we treasure His people and enjoy being with them.

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CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE We have a vetted list of pastoral candidates from the District. This list includes names submitted by our congregation along with a few added by the District President.

Over the next month, the Call Committee will be contacting candidates to determine how well they will fit our needs. We plan to present our recommendations to you at a congregational meeting in May.

Please keep us in your prayers as we await God’s next blessing for our leadership.

Any questions or specific concerns that you have, contact any member of the Call Committee through the church office with your requests and questions.

YOUR CALL COMMITTEE

HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED!

HALLELUIAH!

Spring. New season. Life.

Especially at this time of year, we are reminded to celebrate our new life

in Christ. We joined God’s family and became one of His kids. Look at

what the Word has to say about our new life in Christ:

“The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from

the dead, lives in you. And just as God

raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will

give life to your mortal bodies by this same

Spirit living within you.”

Our church is also entering a new season of life: new Worship, Children’s

and Youth Directors, new website, freshly painted and carpeted facility,

and prayerfully, a new Associate Pastor.

The evidence of God breathing new life into this congregation is

apparent. The Holy Spirit is at work; He lives in you!

My encouragement is to engage as the Body of Christ; engage in His

church here at Risen Savior. Meet new people. Connect with others to

study and discuss the Word of God. Love on each other. Abide in Him.

Serve the Lord with gladness!

This is the new life in Christ Jesus.

Happy Easter!

Robin Duclos

Director of Group Ministry and Administration

David Besel

Pastor Phil Cameron

Janice Critchlow

Duane Dohrer

Bill Duclos

Mike Ellermeier

Erin Fernandez

Colleen Martchenke

Phil Ruttledge

Bill Stegen

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Pack Away Hunger in March was AWESOME!

The Pack Away Hunger Event was another huge success thanks to all the

wonderful people who contributed toward the cost of the food and to those who

attended the event. We were able to provide $4,110 toward the cost of the raw

materials ($2000 was from the budget, $1360 from congregation contribution,

as well as support from the Foothills Kiwanis group and Thrivent).

Seventy-three people came to Broomfield Salvation Army to help us pack on

March 9. Fifty-four of these were from Risen Savior. Thanks to the Foothill

Kiwanis and Wells Fargo for sending some more volunteers and thanks to the

guests of some of our members who also attended. With everyone’s help, we

packaged 17,280 meals, which is the most we have ever packaged! Thanks to all

who came, and special thanks to the children and teens who came to the event.

You were awesome! The meals will be sent to Haiti.

Thanks to Captain Mark and Captain Sherry Czanderna of the Salvation Army

who were hosts of the event and helped unload the truck and set up the event.

Thanks to Lori Hakes for designating this project as Children’s Christian

Ministry mission. The children made cards to let the people in Haiti know that

we love them. Thanks to Ron and Betty Friedrich, Theresa Sinner and Pat

Stoehr for planning the event. Watch for the next event in August or September.

THANK YOU CHILDREN AND PARENTS FOR HELPING!

Children took turns packing food, placing cards we made in the boxes, and decorating the boxes. Boxes were shipped to Haiti.

Lori Hakes , Director of Children’s Ministry

Dear Facility Update Volunteers,

Thank you so very much for your hard work tearing down and re-assembling

the church facility during the paint/carpet project in March. We couldn’t

have done it without you! Over 35 volunteers raised their hand to help,

including Cornerstone Ministry (thank you Kevin Hischke and the guys!),

Praise Team (thank you Sarah O’Connor, Fred Wood, and Team!), Nan

Krueger, Daryl Meske, Mark & Maria Dolan, Duclos family, the Rich

Fernandez family, Youth (Brianna, Spencer, Lauren Hakes, and Jailyn), and

all our wonderful Staff. We are blessed with a beautiful, updated facility!

In Christ,

Project Coordinators:

Robin Duclos, Lynda Kluth, and Richard Hanson, and Wyman Robb

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Welcome, Parents & Children!

Cross Training takes place during the 9:30 a.m. Worship Service

with many exciting activities.

Pre-school thru 4th grade, Wing 1

Each week, check in at the kiosk, then come into Wing 1 for a large group

activity. Following large group we will have interactive center time to learn

more about the Bible story through Cooking, Art, Games, Science and more!

Children in grades 5 & 6, basement

Answers for Kids Bible Curriculum

Designed to greatly strengthen the biblical foundations of children’s lives

giving them a solid understanding of biblical history and helps them to boldly

share and defend the truth of the gospel.

From the Director of Children’s Ministry

Let ME come to YOU!

I would like to get to know the parents and children of Risen Savior even better! Please let me know when your child has an activity that I can attend. I’m also willing to talk with you on the phone or meet for coffee

Call me through the church office 303-469-3521 or Email me.

In Christ, Lori Hakes

Palm Sunday, April 14 Come see Grace Notes & Cross Training children

at the beginning of the 9:30 a.m. service.

Easter April 21 No Cross Training. See you in church!

April Mission Project Care package for Seminary Students

May Mission Project Pack 4 Backpacks for A Precious Child

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Sundays for Students

Student Bible Study grades 7-12,

9:30—10:30 a.m. Fellowship Center

Evening Youth Group= Middle & High School Students

5:00-7:00 p.m. Basement

For questions, contact Nick Duclos through the church office.

Good Day from Student Ministries!!

The busy season never stops for us and it goes double for this time of year.

April 14, with it being Palm Sunday, will be Confirmation Sunday!!!

Please come celebrate with us at the 11:00 a.m. service as we have another

great class of Confirmation students reconfirm their baptismal vows and enter

into the next stage of their Christian Lives. Please pray for the guidance and the

safety of these children as they move forward in this world.

Thank you everyone for your help and support through this first year of

ministry and for many more years to come!!

Nick Duclos

Director of Youth

Speaking of moving forward, we are still moving forward and ever

closer to the National Youth Gathering. We are still waiting for our

Hotel information to come in; with that information coming in we

will be one step closer to having all of our information in! We have

15 kids for a total of 19 people going. There is still time to sign up if

you would like.

Thank You from the Students

We all had a great time at the Summit Bowling Alley! Thank you to our

three “Lane Sponsors” who each bought a lane for two hours to support

sending the youth to National Youth Gathering. Also, a big thank you to

our 24 Bowlers who donated and bowled in support of Youth programs!

Please watch for future Youth activities that you can support so that our

youth can grow in their faith. They are our future and worth investing in!

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Orphan Grain Train Packing Event

Keep the coats coming through Palm Sunday, April 14th. We are collecting coats, jackets, fleece, sweatshirts and sweaters, new or used, in good condition and clean. Men's, women's, and especially children's are needed for Orphan Grain Train's worldwide distribution. Drop off under the LWML table in the fellowship area. The coats will be dedicated on Palm Sunday, as we recount our Lord's entry into Jerusalem on a donkey and "a very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road..." Matthew 21:8.

Tuesday, April 16th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am.

This year we are adding a workday to pack the coats at the Orphan Grain Train Warehouse. Lend a hand and see how this ministry operates. We will meet at 8:45 a.m. at Risen Savior in the east parking lot and carpool to the OGT warehouse on 14581 N. Washington Street. God is using this little warehouse in a mighty way. Come and check it out!

Ladies Day Out in Idaho Springs

The Spice & Tea Exchange Have you been to Sadie and Terri's shop?

Here's your chance to go for the first time or enjoy a return visit

Saturday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. We will meet at Risen Savior in the east parking lot to carpool.

The first stop will be brunch or an early lunch at MTN Prime Steakhouse.

Next a little walking and shopping.

1:00 p.m. Gather for Tea School and light desserts at The Spice & Tea Exchange.

Sign up at the LWML table by Sunday, April 28th.

Serving the Lord with Joy, Linda Harsh

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Sweet Dream in a Bag

Event: Packing Sweet Dreams in a bag Event

Date: May 11 at 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

Where: Salvation Army in Broomfield

What will happen: Packing event is folding a twin comforter, sheet set, fleece blanket, soft pillow, small stuffed animal, toothbrush and toothpaste, and a personalized fun and positive booklet into a clear, zippered vinyl bag.

Needed: 20 volunteers, families are welcome and encouraged to join us.

Sign up: Sign-up at the SERVICE Table in the Fellowship Hall

Contact: Charlotte Cooper through the church office.

The Mission of Sweet Dream in a Bag Sweet Dream in a Bag is a Public Charity that gifts children living in poverty with a new bedding package. The children usually reside in a temporary home or attend a head start school as their family is attempting to rebuild their lives. Sweet Dream’s passion is to offer the entire family acceptance, love, encouragement and hope.

FUNERAL MINISTRY TEAM

Help care for members by serving on Risen Savior’s Funeral Ministry Team. This team assists families with receptions and other details as needed on the day of the funeral. Some of the tasks include coordinating food, guest book support, setting up flowers, set up and clean up from reception.

Contact the church office, 303-469-3521, for more information.

ADOPT A STREET ~ LITTER PICK-UP

Saturday, April 20 & May 18, 8:30 -11:00 a.m.

Meet at church to pick up trash along 144th Avenue from Zuni to Lowell

Weather permitting. Supplies provided! A pair of gloves is recommended! Everyone

is welcome, volunteers under 18 will need a parent’s signature. Vest and garbage

bags provided! Can be used for volunteer service hours. Great service project for the

whole family. Fresh air and exercise.

Any questions, please contact Nancy Timm through the church office.

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PROVIDING FOR

THE NEEDY OF

BROOMFIELD

EASTER BASKET DRIVE Join us at Risen Savior Lutheran Church to prepare “Easter Baskets”

Do you have a heart for people in need in the Broomfield area? Help local families celebrate the Savior this Easter with an Easter food basket. Help is needed to accomplish a goal of 75 baskets for families.

Pick up a list at the Missions and Outreach table in the Fellowship Hall, purchase food items and drop back off at the FISH display at the Missions and Outreach table in the Fellowship Center.

BROOMFIELD FISH COLLECTION THROUGH APRIL 5

Dear Members,

FISH Feb & March 2018 Thank you for helping feed families and fuel hope in Broomfield! We cannot tell you how much we appreciate your generous donation of to FISH. February 5 of 20 pounds of food, February 20 of 22 pounds of food and personal care items, March 6, of 29 pounds of food, March 15, of 92 pounds of food, and March 18, 2019 of 39 pounds of food and personal care items were donated. It means the world to us! As a Family Resource Center, our goal at FISH is to make sure that nobody ever goes hungry and that families have the resources and support to become self-reliant. Last year we helped more than 6,000 unduplicated Broomfield residents and distributed nearly 900,000 pounds of food. More than half of the people we serve are children, seniors on a fixed income and those with a disability! Please know that you have made a real difference in the lives of your neighbors. Because of your generosity and commitment, 92 cents of every dollar goes directly to supporting families in need. March 2019 FISH success story: A single mother with two children works full-time and receives alimony and child support from her ex-husband. She is barely able to pay bills with that income, so has been coming to FISH for food. Her family has been stable for more than a year; however, her ex-husband works for the Federal Government in California and was furloughed. He was not able to send her child support or alimony in January. FISH was able to assist her with emergency rent funds so that she and her family would not be evicted. You are invaluable to Broomfield FISH and we are proud to call you friends.

With deep gratitude,

Dayna Scott, Executive Director Broomfield FISH

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CORNERSTONE MEN'S MINISTRY Saturday, April 20 & May 18 at 7:00 a.m.

Christ is our cornerstone and because He serves us, we serve. Cornerstone

Ministry gathers men of the congregation who meet to serve with their hands and

life experiences. Teams of men serve a specific home each month with two hours

of kind labor. Does this interest describe you? Are you looking for a meaningful

place to serve? Contact Kevin Hischke through the church office.

FEEDING

THE HOMELESS

IN DENVER

DENVER RESCUE MISSION

Next Opportunity: Thursdays, April 18 & May 16

Volunteers meet at Risen Savior at 4:00 p.m. to carpool OR meet at the Lawrence St. Shelter at 1130 Park Ave West. Please let the contact person know if you are meeting the group downtown.

Volunteers wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Hairnets, aprons and latex gloves are provided.

Children over 14 accompanied by an adult are welcome.

Parking is credit card only at the lot on the NW corner of Lawrence between 22nd Street and Park Ave West: Please enter the Shelter through the door on the Lawrence Street side.

Questions? Contact Paul Fernandez through the church office

Sign-up at the Mission & Outreach Table in the Fellowship Hall, in the dedicated notebook for Denver Rescue volunteers. Provide phone and email so reminder can be sent. Crews report to the Lawrence St. Shelter by 5:00 p.m. and will work until finished, 7:30 p.m.

BLESSINGS OF WARMTH

Hello Ladies, After much prayer, a decisions has been made to discontinue this ministry. We still have 6 blankets that need to be sewn, if you can help sew please see Gladys Sweetwood in the church office. The remainder of fleece is being made into tie blankets for the kids at Mount Saint Vincent.

This has been a wonderful outreach for many years, but it seems to have lost its wind as fewer and fewer ladies are able to help sew the blankets.

In 2018 our group donated $500 to Mount Saint Vincent and many blankets. Blessing Children with the warmth and love from a special blanket for a hurting Children at Mount Saint Vincent.

COVER HURTING

CHILDREN IN

DENVER WITH

GOD’S LOVE

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EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES FOR POSITIVE CHANGE

THROUGH CHRISTIAN CARE AND LEARNING

Small But Mighty Mission Team

In February, SHC had the privilege of hosting our first short-term volunteer team from St John Church (Ellisville, Missouri) in our new Kampot

community. St. John’s (soon to be Pathfinder Church) has been a valuable part of our ministry here in Cambodia. Partner churches have helped us make the dream of SHC become reality through their financial support, prayers and feet-on-the ground mission team efforts. Although this recent team was a small

group of only four people they proved to be a mighty team of faith, well prepared for assisting in God’s mission in Kampot.

Mission Trip Highlights

With the help of this mission partnership, SHC provided health education for 46 parents covering personal hygiene topics including handwashing, tooth brushing, and head lice.

The mission team led a VBS providing a first-time experience for 65 SHC kids to participate in this kind of fun learning activities about Jesus. The focus was that God is good all the time even when life is sad, scary, surprising, unfair, changing, or unhappy.

Because Valentine’s Day can easily lead our youth in Cambodia to dishonor themselves, each other and their beautiful culture, David Jamison, from St. John’s, led our 7th to 9th grade students about love and respect for friends, family members, and others. Our youth were encouraged to embrace the model of Jesus’ love instead of following their worldly passions.

Other mission team projects making a positive impact on our students and parents included painting murals of God’s creation, improving the playground equipment, and holding special English classes for our students.

Relationships were formed between the mission team and our students enjoying daily fun together. The mission team participated in home visits that helped strengthen the trust between SHC and the surrounding community.

Prayer & Encouragement

What joy and encouragement it is to witness our SHC students praying before classes and at mealtime, joyfully singing Christian songs, and eagerly learning Bible stories. Our students love sharing these with those who come to visit us. Please join us in praying for God’s continued help by opening the minds and hearts of our students and families to receive His word and for us to be open vessels as we reflecting His love and care to them.

Partner with Us

We are thankful to the Lord for the opportunity to collaborate with St. John in helping Cambodian children and families grow in His knowledge through their presence here with us. If your church has not visited or partnered with us, we challenge you to consider supporting us prayerfully and financially. We welcome and encourage you to come and visit us personally. We need your help in transforming lives through intentional Gospel proclamation to our local Muslim and Buddhist community. It is through your support, prayers, and the power of the Holy Spirit that SHC is able to share the gospel in a personal way to this community who is in desperate need of Jesus.

"For we are co-workers in

God's service; you are God's

filed, God's building."

1 Corinthians 3:9

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During the last week of February we had the privilege of having Pastor Jeff Prewitt from New Hope Church in Neenah, Wisconsin come and train the Hmong pastors and their wives on “Stewardship”. Pastor Prewitt used Abraham’s life of faith as an example for being a steward of God’s gift of services. (To see a video of the training, click here: https://vimeo.com/322275184).

As a part of their training, some of the pastors and their wives came to work on the wall at our children center for four days before class started. They worked hard to finish the first part of the wall that was started by our volunteers from the US in December. There is still much work needing to be done before the wall surrounding Ban Hmong’s Hostel is completed. We give thanks to the Lord for our Hmong pastors and their wives from Laos,Vietnam, and Thai for their time and energy. We also thank New Life Lutheran Church in Hugo, Minnesota for donating the funds to finish the first part of the wall. (Here is a link to a video of the wall that is completed: https://vimeo.com/321394388)

During the training, the Hmong pastors and their wives learned the im-portance of what it means to have faith. Faith is not just a mental trusting in God alone. It is active with deeds. Their work on the wall was a good example of how their faith is alive and active.

They learned to serve others with their time and energy in faith and not

for monetary rewards. They learned that they must teach the members of

their congregations to do good works because of the faith God gave to

them as a gift.

Your missionaries: Fung, Kalia and Mercy Lo

PRAYER REQUESTS

From March 20-25, we will be relocating our children from Huayniam Christian Children Hostel to Ban Hmong’s Hope Hostel. It has been a very difficult process for us. It will be challenging for the children and staff at both hostels to adjust to each other, so we need your prayers for humility, peace, and cooperation.

We are starting some businesses for missions to generate financial support from within Thailand to do the Lord’s work. Here are some of the things that you can do to support our businesses for missions’ efforts:

1) Donate children and teens’ used clothes.

2) Order our Mission Coffee.

3) Help fund a vehicle for our Mission Mobile Medical Clinic (3MC). Estimated cost is $25,000.

4) Help fund ten motorcycles for our Hmong pastors to do outreach ministry. Estimated budget is $10,000.

To financially support the Lord’s

work through our family, please

send your tax-deductible dona-

tions to:

Mission of Christ Network: P.O.

Box 533, Concordia, MO 64020

To donate online:

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service/lo-fung/

FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD

From Thailand

MINISTRY STAFF

Rev. Philip J. Cameron, Senior Pastor

Robin Duclos, Dir. of Group Ministry

Lori Hakes, Dir. of Children’s Ministry

Nick Duclos, Dir. of Youth Ministry

Sarah O’Connor, Dir. of Contemporary Worship

NURSERY AT RISEN SAVIOR

A Safe, Comfortable Place for your Child

WHERE: Early Childhood Wing

OPEN: 9:00 a.m.–Noon

WHEN: Sunday Mornings

WHO: Ages Birth to 4 years old

PROBLEMS?: We have a Paging System

GOAL: Happy Child = Happy Parents

Our nursery staff are dedicated people who are paid professionals

that care about your babies. They all have been trained and look forward

to watching your babies and children while you are in worship service.

The nursery has a 10 minute cry rule, you will be paged so you can

come and comfort your child. You are also encouraged to stay with your

child for a little while to get them used to the nursery.

Website www.rslc.org

Risen Savior Lutheran Church

3031 W. 144th Avenue

Broomfield, Colorado 80023

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All Offerings are Tax-Deductible Questions? Contact the church office at 303-469-3521 or office@rslc.org

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THANK YOU TO ALL THE HANDS THAT KEEP RISEN SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH ALIVE AND GROWING. Sundays you love our children, students and adults through child care and teaching

classes, ushering, reading Scripture, push the buttons for slides, singing and playing in the Praise Band, Choirs (Chancel & Handbells), Student band, providing snacks, counting

the offering and welcoming people to our church.

The rest of the week you teach classes, helping with Mission projects, clean kitchens, help in the office, create bulletin boards, set up the altar, clean pews for Sundays,

shopping with your SACKS cards, giving financially to the church and so much more!!!

THANK YOU FOR THE BLESSING YOU ARE!

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