Life @ Montrose, June 16, 2010
WORSHIP THIS SABBATH
Gunnison (9 AM) & Montrose (11 AM): Pastor Campbell is preaching on "What does it mean to be a Seventh-day Adventist?"
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
The theme for this year's Vacation Bible School is "On the Sea with Jesus" that will take place at the Montrose Adventist Church from July 5-9. For more information please contact Allison Duncan at 209-5336.
PRAYER MEETING
Gunnison (9 AM) & Montrose (11 AM): Pastor Campbell is preaching on "What does it mean to be a Seventh-day Adventist?"
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
The theme for this year's Vacation Bible School is "On the Sea with Jesus" that will take place at the Montrose Adventist Church from July 5-9. For more information please contact Allison Duncan at 209-5336.
PRAYER MEETING
Prayer meeting will resume again in August.
CHURCH RETREAT AT RIDGWAY STATE PARK, JULY 9-10
Dr. George R. Knight, professor emeritus of church history from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, is our featured speaker for our church retreat at Ridgway State Park. We have rented both sides of the pavilion so you are welcome to bring your friends and family for this exciting weekend. We will begin with a Friday (July 9) evening hotdog roast/bonfire followed by a vespers program with Dr. Knight. We will continue with church service at the Pavilion the next morning (July 10), some time for afternoon fun and hiking after a potluck lunch, and then another evening vespers with Dr. Knight. This promises to be a fun weekend where we will learn from one of the best-known writers and speakers in the denomination. Please plan to make sure you are there and if you have friends from out-of-town be sure to invite them to come visit!
Dr. George R. Knight, professor emeritus of church history from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, is our featured speaker for our church retreat at Ridgway State Park. We have rented both sides of the pavilion so you are welcome to bring your friends and family for this exciting weekend. We will begin with a Friday (July 9) evening hotdog roast/bonfire followed by a vespers program with Dr. Knight. We will continue with church service at the Pavilion the next morning (July 10), some time for afternoon fun and hiking after a potluck lunch, and then another evening vespers with Dr. Knight. This promises to be a fun weekend where we will learn from one of the best-known writers and speakers in the denomination. Please plan to make sure you are there and if you have friends from out-of-town be sure to invite them to come visit!
PROPOSED MISSION STATEMENT
"Our mission as the Montrose Seventh-day Adventist Church is to lovingly lead people to become disciples of Jesus Christ."
"We seek to accomplish this through:
Inspiring worship services
Quality Adventist education
Contagious evangelism and outreach
Selfless community service
Family activities that appeal to all ages
Fellowship and small groups"
THE PASTORAL PERSPECTIVE
Since last week our church has received some good news: the school will receive $5,000 in insurance money from the damage it sustained. Praise the Lord! I know at our school board meeting I was really happy to hear about all of the projects that Carlton is planning to give the school a face life. I'm also thankful for three of our school board members who are just finishing up their two-year terms (W. D. Hess, John Short, and Tom Watson) along with new board members (Celia Georgia, Wes Cooper, and Lance Daniel)--subject to a church vote this Sabbath. We're so thankful for their service and all that they do for our church family.
Since last week our church has received some good news: the school will receive $5,000 in insurance money from the damage it sustained. Praise the Lord! I know at our school board meeting I was really happy to hear about all of the projects that Carlton is planning to give the school a face life. I'm also thankful for three of our school board members who are just finishing up their two-year terms (W. D. Hess, John Short, and Tom Watson) along with new board members (Celia Georgia, Wes Cooper, and Lance Daniel)--subject to a church vote this Sabbath. We're so thankful for their service and all that they do for our church family.
I was thankful that when a family this week called I was able to refer them quickly to our very able community service's director, Tavia Wilson, who by the way is looking for someone to pick up the reins of leadership as she transitions to Pathfinders. The family was very appreciative of a food basket from our church family. The task--other than for requests that arise from time to time--is chiefly focused on a few major community events such as the cropwalk in August and Sharefest in September. If you are interested in helping out with community services please feel free to give Tavia a call or feel free to contact me.
This morning I listened to a presentation at Heidi's Deli by the founder of Samaritan Aviation. What a neat group! I was invited by a friend who gets together community leaders to discuss topics of interest. I was so glad to hear of this great ministry. And it was all started only about ten years ago by a college student, and I was amazed to hear how God has blessed them.
I was happy to meet a lady last week who came to church on Sabbath: she is looking for a safe place to be able to come back to church. I was so delighted to see so many different people welcome her and include her as a part of our church familiy. She wants to start coming back to church. As our church fulfills its commitment to make our church a safe place I believe we will see our church grow. It is a part and parcel of the Great Commission: our job is to point others to Jesus Christ!
Yesterday we had a phone conference call to work on plans for next year. I'm really delighted that we've firmed up the dates for camp meeting, June 16-18, 2011, and the location for the entire time will be the Montrose Pavillion. By the end of the summer we hope to have our speakers lined up. I'm especially appreciative of several of our church members who shared ideas for speakers and themes, which I was able to share yesterday, with the rest of the group. We're moving ahead and we are planning to have another terrific camp meeting so please plan to save the date.
It is my prayer that we will be sensitive and alert to the Holy Spirit speaking to each of us in our lives. Let's continue to press together to advance the work of Jesus Christ.
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