May 13, 2021
A Note From Pastor Dave
Tell me a story about yourself! I often intertwine a little bit of my story into sermons. But in this extended time of distance and masks, I’m slow in learning your stories. When did you launch out on your own? A story about leaving for college, or first job, or major move that caused you to grow up, or to see the world differently. Email your brief story to me at davepettit@providencepcusa.org. Last week we talked about Jesus’ prayer for us and that experience of a parent, teacher, mentor, or leader in launching your children or pupils out into the world beyond your protection. This week we imagine being launched. Jesus ascends into heaven and sends his disciples into the world not to stand in his shadow, but to lead and minister in his stead. Hope you’ll join us for worship this Sunday!
Please Note: Pastor Dave will be on study leave from 5/17 to 5/23. Rev. Parker Smith will lead worship and preach on 5/23
Join Us For In-Person Worship on Sundays!
Providence has returned to in-person worship in the sanctuary on Sundays at 9:30am with precautions in place. Our protocols have been updated and can be found HERE. The service will also continue to be shared live over Zoom and posted to the website by Monday morning as well for those uncomfortable with or unable to join in-person.
Food Drive for the Parker Task Force
Thank you to everyone who has supported our food collections for the PTF! It is so important that we continue to support families in need during these challenging times. Our next food drive for the Task Force will be Sunday, May 16th. If you are participating in the service via ZOOM, donations can be brought in after the service between 10:30 and 11:30am. A list of their current needs can be found HERE. If you have any questions, please contact the church office. Thank you for your continued support of this important ministry.
Coffee and Conversation
There will be no Coffee and Conversation on Tuesday 5/18/21 as Pastor Dave will be out of the office that week. It will resume on 5/25/21 at Providence Presbyterian Church at 9am. Coffee and Conversation gives us a chance to fellowship with one another and have a conversation with Pastor Dave about the sermon that was preached on Sunday. It is a time to share what impacted you most and ask questions. We hope you’ll join us!
Celebrating Graduating Seniors
Providence would like to celebrate and recognize all our graduating seniors from high school and college. If you are a graduating senior or a family member of one please contact the church office. Thanks and congratulations!
Providence Financial Update
At the end of April 30, 2021 the Income and Expenses are as follows:
| Income | Expense | Variance | |
| Month of April | $9,263.00 | $13,861.60 | (4,598.60) |
| YTD | $44,687.00 | $48,798.40 | (3,443.18) |
| Per Capita | $585.00 | $2,500 | ($1,915.00) |
2021 Per Capita Assessment
Per Capita is one way we support the larger Presbyterian church as well as the local Presbytery, and it is a way we express our connectedness as the larger Church. This supports administrative expenses as well as a portion for the General Assembly. This assessment is based on the number of members at $32 per member, and paid by the church. If you would be willing to help with the cost of our assessment by contributing this for each member of your family, we would be most appreciative. Please make your check payable to the church, and put in the memo: Per Capita.
King Soopers Fundraiser
It’s now easier than ever to support Providence Presbyterian Church when you shop at King Soopers and City Market! Simply register your King Soopers/City Market loyalty rewards cards and link it to support Providence. Then King Soopers will donate to us based on the purchases of our supporters. If you don’t already have a rewards card, they are available at the customer service desk of any King Soopers or City Market. Here’s how to link your King Soopers/City Market loyalty rewards card to support Providence:
- Login to your King Soopers or City Market account (or create an account) at www.kingsoopers.com or www.citymarket.com.
- Click on Savings & Rewards, then King Soopers Community Rewards, then Enroll Now.
- Search for Providence Presbyterian Church or enter our organization number YJ207 and click Enroll.
Your King Soopers/City Market loyalty card will be linked to Providence and you’ll be helping us every time you shop! Please contact Steve Heald if you have any questions.
Team Zimbabwe
Ride your bike for the orphans with the 2021 Team Zimbabwe Elephant Rock charity ride on Sunday, June 6th. The Zimbabwe Mission Partnership provides food, clothing, medical and educational services to 800 orphans. You can participate by riding, supporting a rider or donating to Team Providence. The rides range from 8 to 100 miles and are part of a weekend-long festival in Castle Rock. Explore the organization and register for the event at Zimpartnership.org. If you have any questions, please contact Dave Mosca. Click Here to donate to Team Providence!
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Grants
FEMA has begun accepting applications for Funeral Assistance through our dedicated call center. In the meantime, people who have COVID-19 funeral expenses are encouraged to keep and gather documentation.
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number
Applications begin on April 12, 2021 844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
Click here for more information and an application.
Prayers
This week at Providence please keep the following people in your prayers:
Tara Strohm, Jim and Judy Nash, Laurie Schmidt, Paul White, Betty Holum, Ken Stabler, Phyllis Christensen, John Price, Pat Schwartz, Renee Mastriona, Dave Mosca, Gary Scott, Joyce Kessler, Lea Marot, Kay Norden, Eilene Long, Connor McGoff, Robert McCown, Caley Edwards, Evelyn, Bill Bacuum, Catherine Buzby, Mayra Williams, Betty Lutz and Russ Kerr. We would also ask you to keep those suffering from COVID-19 in your prayers. Thank you for your prayers.
Phone: 720-851-6881
MidWeek Update Deadline:
NOON on Tuesday
ppcmwu@providencepcusa.org
Hearing Loop is available in our Sanctuary
MidWeek Scripture Reflection
Luke 24:36-53
36 While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 37 They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. 38 He said to them, “Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39 Look at my hands and my feet; see that it is I myself. Touch me and see; for a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.” 40 And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. 41 While in their joy they were disbelieving and still wondering, he said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he took it and ate in their presence. 44 Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, 46 and he said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” 50 Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. 51 While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; 53 and they were continually in the temple blessing God.
Ephesians 1:15-20
15 I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. 17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, 18 so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. 20 God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come. 22 And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.
