CCC Serving Metro Denver
Flourish: October 23, 2024
Yes, I realize that November is not here, and Christmas isn’t until December, but guess what? Our 2 major ministry partners who we support with Christmas gifts, need the gifts in early December, which means…..you guessed it, we need to start advertising the NEED for the gifts to be purchased and delivered in November….so here goes! Thanks for your understanding, Centennial family!
The particulars:
The Christmas trees for both the Mile High Christmas Store and Parent Life Gifts for Tots and Teens will be set up November 3rd for you to obtain information on the gifts you may want to provide.
Again, this year, we have the opportunity to provide gifts to the teen parents and their children. The parents range in age from 13 (!) to their early 20’s. The children are 6 years old and younger. All of them live below poverty level. Again this year, you may choose a gift for a teen or their child. We ask that you purchase a gift of at least $30 so no one feels slighted. Look for the Parent Life tree in the foyer of church beginning on November 3rd. Thank you, Centennial, for being a blessing to some of the “least of these”!
A happy “camper” at the Parent Life Christmas Party for the Tots and Teens and a picture of two women selecting “ornaments” from the tree.
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MINISTRY NEWS AND EVENTS
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For the Mile High Ministries Toy Store, a list of suggested gifts is available. This allows you to select the gifts you would like to purchase and bring to church unwrapped, or order gifts from Amazon to be delivered to Joshua Station, where the party will be held. All the details will be provided for you in the church lobby. This is always a fun event for our church. For the Toy Store, a group of CCC’ers goes down to man the hospitality tables for the event when the parents come and purchase (at reduced prices) the gifts for their children. These CCC’ers enjoy this so much who have done this several times!
A picture of the hospitality table and attendees at the Toy Store in 2023!
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Hello friends!
The program we are highlighting in October is Kids Club, our after-school program for elementary kids. This fall we have around 45 elementary kids that attend either on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Parents bring their kids because it is a safe place with trusted staff and volunteers. Kids love having fun with their friends and being part of a community.
Parents also love that we focus on learning at Kids Club. Last year, kids learned all about National Parks in the US. This year, kids are learning about a different country each week, to build background knowledge for future learning. They are learning about new places while reinforcing their math, reading and writing! See the photo where the kids created postcards about Iceland.
We are passionate about teaching kids that there is a God who created them, loves them and wants a relationship with them. We love sharing the big story of who God is and his plan for redemption through Jesus. This fall, we started over in Genesis. Kids are truly sponges and soak up the Bible lessons and even take them home to their families. We hear stories of kids initiating prayer with their families too. We are bringing the children to Jesus, through His word and in prayer and we are trusting that His Word goes out and accomplishes his purpose in the lives of these kids.
An amazing benefit to Kids Club is that the program allows their parents to attend the mom’s Bible Study or English class. We have 28 parents participating in those classes this semester. And we actually have a couple families on the waiting list for Kids Club and English class! Please consider joining our awesome team as a volunteer on Tuesday afternoons to help us impact more families this semester.
With joy!
Maureen
- Elementary School Program Volunteers!
- WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6pm!
- WHO: We need 1 more adult on Tuesdays and 1 more teen volunteer on Thursdays.
- HOW: Click the “get involved” button!
- LIFE (Middle School) Volunteers!
- WHEN: Thursdays 4-6pm
WHO: We still need adults who are eager to connect with lively, middle school students on Thursdays! - HOW: Click the “get involved” button below!
- WHEN: Thursdays 4-6pm
- Hot Meals for Teens!
- WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursday @3:45pm
- WHAT: Meal ideas include Italian, Mexican, American, and finger foods, as well as casseroles.
HOW: Sign up HERE!
Have more questions? What more information?
Email: info@northlittletonpromise.org
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Dear Friends,
Thanks to the more than 250 people who attended and made the Gathering 2024 a memorable event on Friday October 4! We hope you caught a glimpse of the many facets of Love INC’s work through testimonies and stories of how Christ’s love is spreading throughout our community. We also hope you were surprised with some of the interaction and fun. The room was full of old friends and new ones, and we enjoyed the silent auction, jazz band, and delicious desserts.
Now we need your help! Many of you were not able to attend on October 4, so we have the video link below for you to watch and share. We want more people to experience The Gathering.
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The Master’s Apprentice just started Session 6, the final session of 2024. Please pray for the 52 students in the 4 classes! During the next few weeks it’s a great time to submit an application as a volunteer and meet with Co Founder, Executive Director Luis Villarreal to learn more about The Master’s Apprentice. This includes a visit to classrooms to see the classes in action! Once you’ve met with Luis and decided the Master’s Apprentice Program is something you would like to become involved in you will be ready to begin coaching in an assistant role in January when Session 1 of 2025 begins.
The A-Game (a class that focuses on splendid work attitudes and habits), Construction Math and Wood shop are the classes most in need of coaches. Would you consider this? Here’s the link to the website which includes a link to the volunteer application.
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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 • 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
FLOURISH
The WHAT: Our goal is to help those in our local area flourish by serving them as the hands and feet of Jesus
The HOW: We work through our local ministry partners to contribute financial support, publicize volunteer opportunities and lead events that contribute to these two parts of our work.
The WHO: A diverse group of 9 (with room for more!) who meet quarterly to discuss, disagree occasionally, and come together with plans for making Jesus known through out our local community through working with our Ministry Partners.
If you would like to know more about Flourish, our ministries, or how to join the team, please click the button above.
Who are the Flourish Metro Local Ministries partners?
Parent Life (Teen Moms and Dads via YFC)
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Housing Assistance Ministry
What’s a MINISTRY PARTNER? A recognized program in the community that makes a difference in the life of those around our church by serving as the hands and feet of Jesus.