appy Father’s Day! You know it used to be that on Mother’s day the churches were full as all the moms urged their children to come to church with them as a gift. And then on Father’s Day it was the oppo-

site as all the dads urged their kids to let them go play golf on Sunday instead of going to church. I love seeing dads buck the trend and bring their families to church on Father’s day to signal the importance of worship to their families. There are so many men who take their role as Christian father and spiritual leader seriously. This Father’s Day let’s say thank you to our dads who helped raise us in the faith. Thank you to our dads who took us to church. Thank you to our dads who taught us to pray.

H THANK YOU DAD!

Thank you to our dads who took the time to an-swer our faith questions. Thank you to dads who worked on their own relationship with God and modeled for us discipleship. Thank you to dads who said they were sorry and taught us humili-ty. Thank you to dads who forgave us when we messed up and showed us the heart of Christ. And let’s pray for fathers today too. It’s not always easy to be a dad, and it’s not always clear anymore what a dad’s responsibility is. So we pray that God would be Father to our fathers and guide them as they seek to lead, raise and guide their children. May God make our fathers great husbands to their wives and dads to their children. May God help our dads know how important they are in our lives and strengthen them to use their gifts and power to bless their children. —Pastor Travis

Bless Our Christian Fathers & Spiritual Leaders

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June 15 Jerry Albrecht Cheryl Haver Ian Hjelmstad Charlie Huebner Lynn Lougeay Jesse Peterson

June 16 Denise Aufderheide Audrey LaSalle Janice Pavell Kathy Schroeder

June 17 Shannon Bendixen Lauren Dewey Caden Endres Karen Hertsgaard Jacob Sokol

June 18 Emberly Ackerman Barbara Haugen Joey Hebdon Conner Holiday Joan Kuehn Kim Mitzel Michael Schledorn Kurt Schneider Janet Van Kampen

June 19 Amber Bakken Tessa Kleine Lori Lane Jennifer Severson Lindsay Severson Gabrielle Zlab

June 20 Jewel Irwin Mindy Mahler Ericka McDaniel Don Trowbridge Jennifer Weis Debbie Wiseman

June 21 Jeanne Clark Wendell Hjelmstad Rick Ludeman Karen Meyer John Perry Gini Simonson Brittney Smith

Happy Anniversary

June 11 P.L. and Sandy Wiebe—53 years

June 15 Scott & Cathleen Hophan—17 years George & Emma Lou Skiffington—67 years Robert & Dianne Wilkerson—28 years

June 16 Roger & Alice Aden—62 years Cliff & Beth Allen—12 years Chuck & Becky Anspach—46 years George & Helen Baker—62 years Troy & Betty Hanson—63 years

June 17 Jon & Linda Parobek—47 years

June 18 Dennis & Cynthia Burklund—25 years Wayne & Erna Haring—58 years Rick & Anne McIntyre—31 years

June 19 Rod & Carol Schlater—43 years

June 20 Terry & Judy Hjelkrem—54 years Dan & Celia Molner—38 years John & Katie Thorson—60 years

June 21 Mike & Ellen Haase—39 years Jeff & Angie Hesselberg—33 years Kerry & Candy Lesoing—41 years Darrell & Rondi Shafer—44 years

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Cliff Allen Cheri Anderson Wanda Anderson Dean Arnold Felicia Arnold Jaclyn Arnold Courtney Batchelor Greg Bezdicek Wilma Bogenhagen Garrett Brown Melvin Brown Gene & Angie Burklund Helen Burton Frank Canady The Compton Family Uwe Dahl The Dellacroce Family Anna Dillow Sierra Drager Amy Finger George Gatchel Grace Gerard Andy Grasmick Katherine Greene Lee Gross Mark Hallenbeck Jon Haring Wayne Haring Jeff Harris The Hawkins Family Lottie Hering Casey Jacobs Doris Johnson Jen Johnson Josh Jones Bob Kerwin John Klatt

Jesse Lawrence & Family Sam Lloyd & Family Jay McCoy Richard McKibben Bill McKinley Jim McKinley Debra Mills Brandon Miller & Family Mark Mueller Patrick Murphy The Lori Nagle Family Don Nelson Leroy Nelson Ron Norton & Family Don Reed Don Reichert The David Reid Family Ron Scott Paul Shupe Martin Simon Hannah Stokes Angie Stott The LaNell Stovall family Anita Stubblebine Michael Tamadonni Pat Untz Judy Wach Bill & Lois Weber Al Wiebke Scott Wilkinson Roger Williams David Wright Greg & Carolyn Young Ben Zeeb Nick Zuardo & Family Tony Gracie

Please keep these members of First Lutheran, their family and friends, in your prayers this week.

Thank You

Thank you for the most generous donation to Misson Medical Center! With your donation, MMC will be able to provide services to many in our community that have not been able to afford or have access to health care services. Sincerely, Barbara Cronin, Executive Director, Mission Medical Center On behalf of the community we serve, thank you for your generous donation, OBMC&P is able to provide free medical services to our patients who are without insurance or prescriotion coverage. Partnering to serve our community, Jeff Martin, Executive Director, Open Bible Medical Clinic and Pharmacy Thank you Emmy & Callie Baylis, Sharon Cartwright, Ava Cartwright, Conner Holiday, Lydia Hurcomb, Kori Jackson, Bella Loper, Will Parson, Evan Reeves, and Kailyn Rhoades, for your beautiful artwork on the ESM wall.

Condolences

Our condolences and prayers surround the family and friends of Mark Keenan, who entered eternal life on June 5, 2019. Cindy Keenan’s husband; Chris’ father; Reina’s father-in-law; Jeana, Samuel, Tony, Joseph and Lauren’s grandfather. A private graveside service will be held on Monday, September 16 at Pikes Peak National Cemetery .

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FROM THE PASTOR

“A personal relationship with Jesus.” That’s a simple phrase that summarizes my hope for every member of our congregation and frankly for every person in the world. You’ve probably heard that

phrase “personal relationship” before. Did you ever wonder what it meant? A personal relationship is pretty basic in its meaning. God is a person to be known. God is a person who has been revealed to us in Jesus. God has hopes and dreams, values and character. He created us to be in relationship with himself. The Garden of Eden story illustrates God’s intention, that we walk and talk with him. It’s not more complicated than that. Personal relationships are developed through communication. It’s the same with God. Talking with God, listening to God, asking God for help and guidance. That’s what I mean when I say I want you to have a personal relationship with God. I want all people to take full advantage of prayer. Not just set times of formal prayer, but prayer at all times throughout the day. Little prayers thanking God for small things. Quick prayers asking God for help with a decision or conversation. Silent prayers for the person across from you who seems to be in need. All of these prayers are part of that personal relationship.

You all have a relationship with Jesus, by virtue of your baptism. You have been adopted as children of God, clothed with Christ, co-heirs with Jesus. But that churchy language can sometimes be an obstacle to actually developing the relationship that has been given to you. Talk to God today. Right now, as you read this article, talk to God. Talk to Him about anything. He loves you and wants to spend as much time with you as possible. –Pastor Travis

Peel House Update

We are working hard on gearing up for the fall capital campaign. This past week we asked Tad Goodenbour if he would be willing to serve as the chairman of the campaign and he has graciously accepted the role and the responsibility. Thank you, Tad! In the next month pastor Carrie and Pastor Travis will work with Tad to identify leaders for the steering committee and reach out with requests to serve. We hope to have the team chairs all set by July 1st and begin recruiting volunteers for each team soon after.

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What’s So Amazing About Grace?

What’s So Amazing About Grace is a book written by Philip Yancey. We will view a short video by Yancey about the topics below followed by discussion.

June 16 Grace Abuse June 23 The Church Backslides June 30 Dispensing Grace July 8 Counterforce

From the Archives

January 16, 1927 weekly bulletin. "The council re-ported at the annual meeting the progress which had been made on our building proposition. Fur-ther steps must await the securing of additional subscriptions. Not nearly enough has as yet been subscribed. Neither have our resources been clearly exhausted. Let us continue to make this a matter of earnest prayer."

Introducing GivePlus Church Mobile App

As part of our electronic giving program, we offer GivePlus Church, our mobile giving app. You can make weekly offerings, respond to special appeals or set up a recurring donation all through your smartphone. If you’re like many people who use mobile apps for almost everything these days, we hope you’ll make GivePlus Church a regular part of your giving routine. Ask a staff member or visit our website if you have questions. Thank you for helping us create a thriving ministry.

Evergreen Cemetery Historical Tour

Evergreen was established shortly after the town was founded in 1871, and deeded to the City of Col-orado Springs in 1875 by city founder, General Wil-liam Jackson Palmer. As such, 220-acre Evergreen Cemetery enjoys a unique historical tie to the Colo-rado Springs community. In 1993, Evergreen was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, only the second cemetery in the state to receive such an honor. We will meet at the church at 9:15 am, and lunch will be at noon at Fargo’s Pizza. Each person will order off the menu.

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COMING THIS SPRING AND SUMMER

Trail Trekkers’ June Hikes

Bratton/Mt. Dewey Trails (Green Mt. Falls) The Mt. Dewey Trail was completed in August, 2015, with the Bratton extension added in 2017. The trails are surrounded by 139 acres of forest land: 4-5 miles, rated moderately difficult with elevation gain. Bring a lunch to enjoy on the trail.

Lovell Gulch and White Gulch (Woodland Park) These trails, just two miles north of Woodland Park, offer stimulating diversity, including varied terrain, a stream and great views. It is listed as one of Colorado's best wildflower hikes. We’ll have lunch on the trail: 5½-6 miles, rated moder-ate with elevation gain/loss. Sign up in church or e-mail Judy if you plan to join us. (outdoorjudy@comcast.net)

Book Discussion Group

The book for the June meeting of the Book Discussion Group is Becoming by Michelle Obama. In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experi-

ences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the south side of Chicago, to her time spent at the world’s most famous address. Becoming is the deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations—and whose story inspires us to do the same. Upcoming Reading

August 7: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.

September 4: Glory Over Everything: Beyond the Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom.

October 2: Educated by Tara Westover.

November 6: The German Girl by Armando Lucas.

Health Care Advanced Directives

You are invited to come to the Cancer Prayer Support Group, on Saturday, June 21st, at 10:00 am, in the Library, where there will be a discussion about health care advanced directives.

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Seeds of Joy Garden Group

Seeds will meet on July 10, 2019, the second Wednesday of the month at 9:00 am in Luther Hall. We’ll be resuming our normal schedule then. It will be a maintenance day.

Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed for the Pikes Peak Habitat building of a new home for a special family. Volunteers are also needed to prepare and serve lunch. If you’d like to help, please sign up on the opportunity sheet in church. Direct any ques-tions to Marcia at 719.632.8836, or email marcia@flccs.net.

Soup Kitchen Volunteers Needed

The Marian House Soup Kitchen has an ongoing need for volunteers every Friday to help prepare and serve meals to 500-600 people. Hours are flexible: 7:00—10:00 am, 10:00 am—1:00 pm, or 7:00 am—1:00 pm, every Friday or as your personal schedule allows. Contact Jan Larson at 495-3333, or email bridleb23@msn.com for more information.

Peel House Storytellers

If you have a story of a special event that you experienced in the Peel House, we want to know. As we prepare to renovate the old Jewett mansion, we would love to capture the meaning that it holds for our members and the community. We want people to share with others the moments the house has been an important part of your life. Baptisms, weddings, worship, Sunday school, parties, special events – anything that you have been a part of, we want to share with our community. Please contact Pastor Carrie at carrie@flccs.net and find out how you can share your story.

Parish House Baroque Summer Concert

Enjoy a Summer Soirée with Parish House Baroque, an inspirational concert celebrating the music of the British Isles. Bring your friends and family to this special summer concert that blends court music of the Baroque era with exquisite folk music. Tickets will be available in the Gather-ing Place—$20, and $15 for patrons of the PHB Society. Learn more about Parish House Baroque, or purchase tickets online at parishhousebaroque.org.

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Toddler Tales

Bring your little ones to listen to a story, share in a snack, and do a craft or play some games. Parents and caregivers will stay with their children and enjoy coffee and bagels while playing along. We will have storytellers and volunteers for activities during the scheduled time. We invite parents to stick around and sit on the porch or bring kids to the playground after the Toddler Tales. This program will run concurrent with Kids Kamps that are formatted for elementary age kids and scheduled from 9-noon. To sign up for either program please visit the website at www.flccs.net.

Kids Kamp

Kids Kamps are back for another summer! Come to learn and play through stories, games, crafts and snacks! Check the church website, www.flccs.net, for more information. Sign up sheets in Sunday bulletin.

June 20 – Magic Kamp Professor Higgins’ Magic Show

June 27 – Music Kamp A morning of musical fun!

July 11 - Art Kamp Make amazing art projects with Betsy Tuma.

Vacation Bible School

Come join your old friends and bring a new friend for a faith-filled week of songs, stories, arts and activities. We gather together each day for fun activities led by staff from Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp and our own KICK team. This a great opportunity for kids to make new friends, learn about God, and hear everyday that Jesus loves them no matter what, and so do we. Registration and details will be available on our website under youth at www.flccs.net.

Volunteers and Food Needed for Vacation Bible School

Summer Vacation Bible School is right around the corner, and we need volunteers to help with prepping crafts, and working with the kids. We also need food donations for our snack menu. Sign up with opportunity sheet from bulletin and we’ll contact you.

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KICK Team Training

Welcoming incoming 7th –12th graders. Youth are trained in leadership to help with children’s ministry. For new and returning team members. Sign up in church and bring a sack lunch.

High School Moab Trip

We’re going camping in Moab! Campfires, awesome hiking, fishing, white water rafting, caves, mountain biking and more. Join us for an informational parent meeting June 16 at 10:30 am in Fellowship Hall. Registration and details will be available on our website under youth at www.flccs.net, or contact Shelly at shelly@flccs.net.

Youth Group Meetings

Friday Fun: June 14 Middle and high school combined, 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Come for movie night, snacks and soda. Bring your friends, and $5 for pizza.

Friday Fun: June 21

Join us for a photo scavenger hunt downtown with a run to Dutch Brothers—dinner somewhere for high school group only. Bring friends and money for coffee and dinner.

Sunday Revive: Ongoing Sundays

This is a time to dig a little deeper into our faith and have some small group time. It’s NOT going to be boring – we promise!

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for High School Moab Trip

The KICK team is hosting this event to help fund our trip to Moab, and all are invited! Come for dinner and stay for games for all ages! A freewill offering will be accepted. Sign up sheets will be in the Sunday bulletin. Our goal is to raise $4000 for the trip.

Potluck Dishes Needed for Vacation Bible School Meeting

Vacation Bible School volunteers and KICK team will hold an orientation meeting with Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp staff Sunday, July 14th, at 4:00 pm. Dinner will be served at this meeting. If you can provide a dish or can help with clean-up, please sign up in church, or call Shelly at 719.534.9899.

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SUPPORT GROUP MEETING AT FIRST LUTHERAN

Weekly Groups (Meet in Peel House) Sunday 4:00 pm CODA Women’s Group, Main Floor 6:00 pm Old North End AA, 2nd Floor, SW Room 203 Monday 6:00 pm Emotions Anonymous, 2nd Floor, SW Room 203 7:30 pm Attitude of Gratitude Al-Anon, 2nd Floor, SW Room 203 Tuesday 5:30 pm Tuesday Evening Meditation & Solutions AA Meeting, Main Floor 7:00 pm Al-Anon Family Group, Lower Level 7:00 pm Al-Anon Group Parent Meeting, Main Floor Wednesday 7:30 am Sexaholics Anonymous, 2nd Floor, NW Room 204 5:30 pm Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous, 2nd Floor, SW Room 203 6:00 pm 164 AA Support Group, Lower Level 7:30 pm Recovering Snowflakes meeting of Cocaine Anonymous, Main Floor Friday 5:00 pm CODA Support Group, Lower Level 5:30 pm Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous, 2nd Floor, SW Room 203 7:00 pm Co-dependency Anonymous, Lower Level 7:00 pm Living Free AA Group, 2nd Floor, SW Room 203 Saturday 8:30 am Sexaholics Anonymous, 2nd Floor, NW Room 204 8:30 am S-Anon Family Group, Lower Level 2:30 pm Gift of the Heart Alcoholics Anonymous, Main Floor Monthly Group Second Tuesday of the Month 1:00 pm Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group, in Luther Hall

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Regularly Scheduled Pastor’s Bible Study Wednesdays, 10:00 am in the Fireside Room

Cancer Prayer Support Group Fourth Saturday of the month, 10:00 am in the Library. Sign up in church, or call 719.447.6068.

Sunday Adult Seminar 9:15 am in the Worship Center

Baptism Seminar Second Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm in the Conference Room. Sign ups are required, or class will be cancelled. Call 719.632.8836 or email teri@flccs.net.

Coming Soon Youth Groups—Friday Fun Friday, June 14, Youth Center Middle School and High School combined, 6:00 to 9:00 pm KICK Team Training Monday, June 17, 9:00 am- 3:00 pm in Fellowship Hall

Sign-up sheet in bulletin OWLs Evergreen Cemetery Tour Thursday, June 20 , meet at 9:15 am in the Gathering Place Toddler Tales Toddlers – Preschool ages Thursdays, June 20 & 27, July 11,

9:30 to 11:00 am in Peel House Sign-up online or in bulletin Kids Kamp Grades 1-5, Thursdays, June 20 & 27, July 11,

9:00 am to noon in Peel House Sign-up online or in bulletin Trail Trekkers Hiking Club Saturday, June 22, 8:00 am Bratton/Mt. Dewey Trails Sign-up sheet in bulletin Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Saturday, June 29, two shifts, 8:30 am-noon or all day Sign-up sheet in bulletin

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Sunday, June 30, 6:00 pm-8:30 pm in Gathering Place Sign-up sheet in bulletin Book Discussion Group Wednesday, July 3, 7:00 pm in the Conference Room Sign-up sheet in bulletin Seeds of Joy Garden Group Wednesday, July 10, 9:00 am in Luther Hall Sign-up sheet in bulletin Potluck Dishes for VBS Meeting Sunday, July 14, 4:00 pm in Fellowship Hall Sign-up sheet in bulletin Vacation Bible School Preschool through 5th grade July 15-19, 9:00 am to noon Sign-up online or in bulletin Vacation Bible School Volunteers & Food Donors July 15-19 Sign-up sheet in bulletin High School Youth Moab Trip July 24-29, Parent meeting June 16 at 10:30 am in Fellowship Hall.

Budding chefs compete at the Youth Group’s Heaven’s Kitchen event.

The Celebration Ringers take a break during their Rocky Mountain Tour.

Congratulations to Helen & Ralph Peterson, who will celebrate their 55th anniversary on June 13th.

Congratulations to Jan & Ralph Anderson, who celebrated their 53rd anniversary on June 5th.

Congratulations to Tom & Judy Bogard, who celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 1st.