Verse of the Day~

I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord

    in the land of the living.

Wait for the Lord;

    be strong, and let your heart take courage;

    wait for the Lord!

(Psalm 27:13-14)

Prayer~

Jesus, I trust You. I know that there are great days ahead. Give me strength to hold on. Remove discouragement and let me feel Your joy.  In Your name, Jesus, Amen.

Meeting Jesus ~ 

Stay curious. It’s true in life and in faith. Join us for the final installment of our “Talk Jesus” worship series, as Sarah Petramala shares on the ways curiosity can help us share our faith. With readings about Paul at the Areopagus in Acts 17 and special music from Bethany Bender.

Meeting Friends ~ 

Another hearty thank you to everyone helped to host the memorial service for Sadie Hearington’s mother Minerva last Saturday.  From shoveling sidewalks to baking cakes to just showing up to pray for Sadie and the family, your efforts were noticed, and the family thanks you.

Sharing Hope ~ 

Junction Kids starts today!  PreK-5th grade are welcome to join us from 4:30-5:45 p.m.  This spring, we’re headed to the “Wild West” with crafts, drama, games, and snacks. For more information or to let us know you’re coming, call the Church Office at 719-384-2852 or text Pastor MJ or Aricka directly.

Special~

Pastor MJ will be out of town this coming week to attend ECO’s National Gathering and Synod Business Meeting. With no secretary, all calls are being forwarded to her cell phone, so you can reach her in case of a pastoral emergency. Please keep her and our Elder Commissioner Kristin Bickel in your prayers for safe travel and a fruitful time of worship and learning.

This week @ First Church:

Junction Kids, today, from 4:30-5:45 p.m.

Dude Club, today, from 7-8 p.m.

Girl Scouts on Friday, 1/30 at 11 a.m.

ARK Sunday School & Faith Explorer Class (5th & 6th) on Sunday, 2/1 at 9 a.m.

“Divine Mentor” Bible Study on Sunday, 2/1 at 9 a.m.

Worship on Sunday, 2/1 at 10 a.m.

ELEVATE & AWESOME Youth Groups on Sunday, 2/1 at 6:30 p.m.

Dr. Don’s Bible Study on Monday, 2/2 at 10 a.m. at Casa Del Sol

Dr. Don’s Bible Study on Monday, 2/2 at 7 p.m. on Zoom

Financial Peace University on Monday, 2/2 at 6 p.m.

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