Life @ Montrose, July 10
WORSHIP THIS SABBATH WITH PASTOR CAMPBELL
Pastor Campbell continues his series about what Jesus taught by examining the teachings of Jesus on the Sabbath. The Sabbath is a special gift that God has given to us. This is an opportunity to learn more about why the Sabbath is so important and how we can deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ by understanding what the Sabbath is all about.
COME EAT SMORES AT COWBOY CAMP MEETING
Saturday night our church social committee is hosting a bonfire with smores at the Cowboy Camp Meeting. I hope you'll join us for some fun and fellowship. The featured speakers are Rick Roy, our conference treasurer, and myself. Last night was the first night as I began a series about the early pioneers and the wild west. For more information visit www.cowboycampmeeting.com.
CHURCH CAMPING TRIP
Sign-up sheets are now available in the church for the beginning of an annual church camping trip. A limited number of whitewater rafting spaces are available. Camp sites are $12 per night (for a family); white water rafting is $70 for the Sunday trip. The theme for our camping trip is origins. Dr. Timothy Standish from the Geoscience Research Institute is going to be our speaker.
LIST OF HOTELS FOR CHURCH CAMPOUT
I've now formulated a list of area hotels for those who don't want to "rough it" by camping. The closest hotel on the way up is in the city of Rangely. It is Rangely Inn (970) 675-8461 (estimate $90 a night). There is a wider selection of hotels in Vernal, Utah, about 20 minutes west of Dinosaur National Park.
San Juan Motel (435) 789-9020 ($75-85)
Motel 6 (435) 789-0723 ($74-95)
Super 8 (435) 789-4326 ($110)
Best Western (435) 789-1202 ($120-140)
Holiday Inn Express (435) 789-4654 ($130-150)
WOMEN'S RETREAT
The women in our church are cordially invited to the Women's Retreat at beautiful Glen Eyrie in Colorado Springs, September 26-28. This is a very special time for you to come and be spiritually fed, relax, enjoy fellowship with others, God's beautiful nature, good food, and MORE! To register download a form check your church box or download it online at www.rmcsda.org and click on Departments, then Women's Ministries.
BABY SHOWER FOR KELLY & EDDIE REED
We are so excited that Kelly & Eddie are expecting! As a church family we want to do something extra special for them so on August 17, at Pastor & Heidi's house, we are going to have a baby shower for them. I just wanted to let you know so that you can be sure to "save the date."
PASTOR'S BLOG
This past weekend was a rare opportunity to take a weekend to spend with family. Heidi's family had a family reunion so although their pastor in Clarkston, Washington, was away for the weekend, there was no need for them to worry about a speaker. We had four pastors and one pastor in training together for the weekend! Although it was fun to spend time with family, we were really glad to get home on Monday. It is a thousand mile drive. I have to confess that I was happy we managed to squeeze in three national parks on the drive home, too.
Our big family news is that I found out recently that the Conference will ordain me on Sept. 20. I've chosen a special pastor who was a mentor for me in ministry in college, Nik Satelmajer. He and his wife, Ruth, will be coming out for this special occasion. I'm humbled that God has brought me to this point. I've sensed God's calling to ministry from as early as I can remember. When I was nine years old I went with my Dad into work and his secretary asked me what I wanted to do when I grew up: I said, "I want to be a pastor." So I hope you will "save the date" for this special weekend.
Last night I drove up for the first time to participate in Cowboy Camp Meeting. There were a number of horses up there and people driving around on their ATVs. Just as we got there they were pulling up the main tent pole as the large tent was raised (thanks to some help from a pick up truck!). I can't think of a more beautiful place to have a camp meeting and spend time with God in nature. If you're looking for a chance to get away for a day or two, or perhaps just to go up for Sabbath afternoon and evening, then this is a special opportunity to receive a blessing.
I was so happy today that we were able to pick beats from our garden. Heidi made this orange glaze that was so scruptuous. We discovered that Emma loves beats. She takes a big slice, almost bigger than her mouth, and stuff it in. It is a messy ordeal but there is something so satisfying about eating produce from your own garden.
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