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The New Wine
November 2014
Volume 14, Issue 11
Word from Our Pastor….
On numerous times you have heard me say that when it comes to churches
there are pills and there are plums, and you know how I feel about the
Presbyterian Church of Broomfield: this church is a plum. I feel incredibly
blessed to have served as the Interim Pastor as you all moved through
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this time of transition. I am deeply thankful for all the hard work you
♦ November 9
have done and for all that I have learned in my time with all of you.
Veterans Day Concert
7:00pm
We indeed have worked together. The church has been spruced up both
inside and out. Storage rooms are now being used for meetings and min-
♦ HYC - Wednesdays
istry. There is no longer a need to put out buckets in the sanctuary during
♦ Girl Scouts -Fridays
a rain storm. We cleaned up after a 100-year flood and we fixed more
♦ Grace Women Bible
Study Thursdays
than a few leaky pipes.
At a deeper level you all have completed systemic changes in the way
you handle divisive topics. The Session and Board of Deacons demonstrated a willingness to truly grapple with the changes and definition of
marriage and the Middle East divestment topics which erupted during this
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8:00 a.m.
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10:30 a.m.
year’s General Assembly. The congregation as a whole demonstrated
genuine concern and interest during several town hall gatherings.
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Drama is something our church does well, and offers to the community children.
Thank you to all who helped & supported the youth production of Peter Pan on Oct. 25. Thank you to those
who stayed and helped us clean up. Ww had quite a mess. Thanks to; Sharon & Art Reinke, Bill & Sandy
Madura, Bess Dalvit, Whit Dempsey, Rosemary Bogart, Bob & Kathy Erichsen. Special thanks to my amazing leaders! Kim Ann Wardlow as my co-leader, co-director, friend and prayer support. Sarah Rundus for always helping with positive help on tough days . Butch Bailey, who makes all my crazy ideas happen, & support the kids. Amanda Noland for helping with Drama Camp kids. We had an amazing cast of 20 characters,
performing an amazing evening. Peter Pan is an old story that everyone knows; we added our own flare, and
made it our own.
Ashley Einfalt starred as Peter Pan. A small known fact, Ashley went to our preschool 20 years ago, and
walked in our Halloween parade – as Peter Pan!!!
The rest of the cast included: Brittany Bailey as Wendy, Margrit Mackey as Michael, Sydney James as John,
Kim Ann Wardlow as Mrs. Darling, Sarah Rundus as Liza, Connor James as Nana, Ben Bailey as Captain
Hook, Robby Fossell as Tic Toc Crock, Kayla Bowers as Smee, Jasmyn Liberatore as Starkey, Mickale Ford
as Skylight, Butch Bailey as Noodles, Agusta Bowers as Tootles, Addison Hollis as Nibs,
Valera Noland as Pots,, Brenna Gibbens as Pans, Beau Noland as Curley, Jordan Liberatore as Slightly,
Grace Fossell as Princess Tiger Lily, Whit Dempsey as Great Big Little Panther. Lighting & sound techs were
James Pratt and Jake (from State Farm).
We had faith reflections from the script that we talked about with both age groups. For example, faith like a
child, resisting growing in Christ for fear of change, God opens windows of opportunity for us, belief in what
Jesus did on the cross to conquer death, and adoption as believers.
This project took 4 months. In that time, we saw ourselves in the play in a way that we didn't expect. Sometimes we were Wendy, as a good role model and teacher following what her parents want her to do. We saw
peace and forgiveness like Tiger Lily and Great Big Little Panther. On some days, we were Tinker Bell as a
bright light for others. We laughed and cried and threw fits, not just the little ones. We had many days of
happy thoughts like a child, and some days being the pirate, derailing another one's day. We also found ourselves, like Peter Pan or the lost boys, avoiding our responsibilities. We had a reminder from the tic toc-croc,
as we planned to perform this play in September. I am so proud of everyone who stuck with the project and
finished well.
This was an amazing multi-generational project, I miss it already.
- Susan Bailey, Youth Ministry Leader
Kids Hope USA
Kids Hope USA is our mentoring program sponsoring Emerald Elementary School,
the highest needs in Broomfield. We are currently in need of new mentors, willing
to spend an hour per week with the same student, for homework, self-esteem, and
support. Training and supplies provided by the church.
November is National Prayer Month!
Our prayer walk around Emerald will be Nov. 23 at noon. Please see Susan for
prayer packets.
dramamama4578@comcast.net 303-875-6882
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Farewell “party” for Whit on Sunday Nov. 9th
There will be one service at 10:30 a.m. with a “light” potluck lunch
to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring one of the following:
1.) sandwiches or fried/baked chicken or 2.) side dish or fruit. Dessert and drinks will be provided. Please Join us Nov. 9th to thank
Whit for all the great support and leadership he has provided as
our interim pastor. Continue to keep Whit and his family in your
prayers as he closes one door and looks for God’s direction to
open a new door.
Sunday School Adult class will be in the fellowship hall, upstairs at 9:15. Children’s classes for 4 years old
through high school will be during the 10:30 service, starting after the Children’s Moment. 4 years old through
second grade will be in the preschool kitchen, 3rd through 6th grade will be upstairs in the fellowship hall, while
the middle/senior high class will meet in Pastor Whit’s office. There is nursery service throughout the morning.
There will be no Sunday School the Sunday after Thanksgiving, the Sunday after Christmas, or the Sunday after
Easter. The Sunday School year will run through May 17th, the Sunday before Memorial Day weekend.
"For, where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:20
New Address
Ray & Wendy Beals
305 Virginia Road, Unit C
P.O. Box 611
Bailey, CO 80421
Love Advent, Christmas and all the festivities of the holidays? Then
come and help decorate the church on November 29. 8:30 a.m.-12:00.
Donuts and coffee for early risers and soup lunch at noon for all who
volunteered.
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Fellowship News
A busy month ahead for us, filled with wonderful opportunities to fellowship and enjoy food!
Nov. 8th: Ladies Coffee at 9:30 a.m. at Mimi’s located at the Orchard on 144th & I-25
Nov.29th: Decorate church for Christmas–
8:30 a.m.-12:00
Donuts and coffee for early risers and soup lunch at noon for all who volunteered.
Nov.30th: Soup/Chili potluck in Fellowship Hall, following the one combined service. This will
also be John Buechner’s first “official” Sunday with us, so what a wonderful opportunity to get
to know our new pastor.
****Also, crafters, bakers, knitters– coming up on December 7th is the Craft Sale. So now is the time to plan for
the hand-crafted items to be sold on Dec 7th. Proceeds will go toward Fellowship’s budget and to the Youth’s
future mission trips/activities.
Please put these dates on your calendar, so you don’t miss out on the fun, food, and fellowship.
Blessings,
Fellowship Committee
Nancy Stephens, Fellowship Elder
Men’s Saturday Breakfast will meet on November 8, 2014 at 7:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Knitters and Crocheters meet monthly on the first Wednesday to create prayer shawls.
They gather at 7:00 p.m. in the home of Paula Ludwig, 920 Flint Way, Broomfield. You may contact Paula at
303-466-2939.
Sunday School for 4 years old through teens 10:45 every Sunday!
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Operation Christmas Child
In the months of October and November the Presbyterian Church of Broomfield will be collecting gift-filled shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.
Information can be found in the church foyer or contact Krista Dieke at 303-404-8697
We’ll be serving the New Genesis meal on Sunday November 9. Please consider joining us
to help serve and enjoy fellowship with the men. The sign-up is posted on the bulletin
board for food and volunteers. If you’d like more information please contact Coleen Miller
at 720-331-8979.
(continued from Page 1)The church is poised to move into the future with joy,
enthusiasm, and hope. My prayer for you is that you will continue to keep
your eye on the cross and to provide care for those who suffer. Over the
past two years I have grown to appreciate the amount of mission work this
congregation does. You literally impact lives around the world and provide
a dignity and compassion for Broomfield’s most vulnerable. This is part of
what makes the church so warm .
My parting challenge for you is that you take a hard look at your stewardship commitments and your budget. You all are an asset to this community
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Once again thank you so much for the care and compassion you have shown
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my family and me It is always difficult to say goodbye, but we do so with
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hearts overflowing with thankfulness, and a feeling of love.
Blessings: Whitney, Amy, Abby, Emma, and Andrew
Lisa Barlow
Danny Martin
John Christensen
Barbara Schipper
Bob Erichsen
Brian Dieke
Nancy Stephens
Hal Lewis
Judy Ecker
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Presbyterian Church of Broomfield
350 main St. Broomfield, CO 80020
303-466-4433 / www.pcofb.org
E-mail: rejoice@pcofb.org
Sunday Worship & Study
Worship 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Adult Study 9:15
Sunday School 10:30
Korean Service 2:00 p.m.