Hello Centennial! The past 4 weeks we’ve had the opportunity to hear all about our local ministry partners who help those in our local community flourish! We partner with them to provide prayer, volunteer support, financial and gift support. On Sunday, October 1, we heard about the 30-year ministry of Jill Meyer with teen parents. Jill shared important observations of the ministry. I hope you will click here and listen to her message and how CCC has contributed during these years.
So, what are we focusing on this week? We have the HELP WANTED sign out at our ministry partners this week. Do you have a few hours that can make a difference? How about joining together with your life group or book club group and putting together some snacks for elementary kids?
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VOLUNTEER HELP WANTED
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After a long day at school, our kids look forward to a healthy, delicious snack to kick off their time at the Kids Club (K-5th) after-school program.
We greatly appreciate your help in providing snacks & drinks for 30 kids on Tuesday, 15 kids on Thursday. Kids Club runs from 4:00-6:00 p.m., so please bring snacks at 3:45 p.m. for set-up. Our kids love fresh fruit or veggies, along with individual servings of juice! They love carrots, celery, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, and lots of different fruits. (They are not crazy about broccoli, cauliflower, or bananas.)
We supplement these fresh snacks with items from our pantry (cookies, granola bars, etc.). Plates, napkins, and cutlery are provided. Feel free to add cookies in weeks with a special holiday. Homemade baked treats are welcome. For more information and to sign up for snacks, click here.
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A FEW GOOD MEN…FOR A REAL GOOD CAUSE
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Renewed Treasures, Love INC’s resale store on a mission, is breaking records and bursting at the seams.
No longer Littleton’s best-kept-secret, Renewed Treasures is very busy and they need more help…from men! The dozens of volunteers are mostly women and most of these women are not able to do some of the heavy lifting required to keep things running smoothly.
Store Manager Linda Jeffries would be SO HAPPY to have one shift a day filled by a man who can help with lifting and reaching and occasional repairing.
Can you help? Email Lindaj@loveinclittleton.org
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Afternoons at the Master’s Apprentice mean two things: on-site visits to various construction sites to observe what various trades do on a daily basis, OR an afternoon spent with the smell of freshly sawed wood and the buzzing of saws in the background as carpentry skills are learned. Small projects the students complete with their newly acquired skills include cutting boards and birdhouses (see examples below)!
The Master’s Apprentice Program needs your woodworking skills and ability to bond with the students as you teach them. Frequently the rapport built during these workshops give you the opportunity to share your faith and expertise in woodwork. Interested? Contact Jude@themastersapprentice.org or go to the website: http://themastersapprentice.org and check out the organization. 4 current CCC members serve as coaches to Master’s Apprentice and would love to talk to you about the opportunities in the program for volunteering. They are: Ron Mol, Pete Gammie, Amy Hughes and Robin Hurley.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
(in chronological order)
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Friday, October 13: The Gathering! 6:30-8:30 p.m.
South Sub Church, 7275 South Broadway, Littleton
The top10 things you need to know for The Gathering 2023:
- There is no cost to attend and parking is free.
- We want to know you’re coming… RSVP HERE.
- …and we want to fill the room, so invite a friend to join you!
- This year we have a NEW location! The 2023 Gathering is being hosted by South Sub Church at 7275 South Broadway.
- Thanks also to South Sub for providing the delicious desserts! (Gluten Free will be available too.) EAT DINNER before you come or you’ll be very hungry by the time we head to the dessert reception after the program.
- You will hear heartwarming stories about Love INC volunteers and participants.
- You will enjoy inspirational music by the South Sub Ensemble with guest vocalist Kris Thulson.
- You will connect with old friends and meet some new ones!
- Dress is casual…come as you are!
- If you cannot make it in-person, the link will be available on the Love INC website that night.
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Friday, October 20: 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Beautiful Feet Wellness is leading a yoga class and discussing the importance of movement for emotional and mental well-being. Brunch and quality childcare is provided! Call a friend and ask them to come too!
Friday, November 3: 9:00-11:30 a.m.
The Annual MOM’S UNIVERSITY – which means Moms teaching Moms fun and helpful skills! Brunch, quality childcare and new learning guaranteed!
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Thursday, November 9: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Beautiful Feet Wellness is leading a yoga class and discussing the importance of movement for emotional and mental well-being. Brunch and quality childcare is provided! Call a friend and ask them to come too!
It is with great excitement and God’s grace I can say ACO house (pronounced Aye-Ko) will be full opened soon! With that said we are having our first big event. Take the Stage is an opportunity to for our family, friends, and community to come together and celebrate what God is doing in the City of Aurora. We will have students and community leaders coming to share with us their talents and provide a night of fellowship and fun, celebrating the opening of our space. Jesus fed his people so will do the same with light hors d’oeuvres provided! This is an opportunity to come alongside the vision with your participation not only with showing up and being present at the event, but also with the ability to support with prayer and with opportunities to give to the mission of the Youth Center and help it be a resource to our staff and students.
ACO House, 2260 Dayton Street, Aurora,CO 80010
Please come celebrate with us! But don’t forget to share with those who would love to see what God faithfulness has provided. We will see you soon.
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What is Flourish?
Flourish Metro Ministries is the CentCov Team of volunteers who work with our local partner ministries, including:
North Littleton Promise • Love INC • Parent Life (Teen Moms and Dads via YFC) • The Master’s Apprentice Program • Issachar • MOPS • Housing Assistance Ministry
Our goal is to help those in our local area flourish by serving them as the hands and feet of Jesus.
If you would like to know more about Flourish, our ministries or how to join the team, please contact Flourish@centcov.org