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Ruth Ann Loughry, Pastor ruthann@aplace2grow.org;

Joe Jedrzejewski, Faith Formation/

Cross+Generational Minister joe@aplace2grow.org;

Kathy Gustad, Administrative Assistant/Editor

office@aplace2grow.org;

Kathy Pensack-Rinehart, Accompanist

Mark Manges, Band Director

manges@trumpetsource.com;

Stephanie Beyers, Choir Director

stephanie.j.beyers@gmail.com

Megan McClain, Nursery Attendant

Darrell Phelps, Custodian/Property Maintenance

2919 North Wilson Avenue, Loveland, CO 80538-2461

Phone: (970)669-5983 • Email:.office@aplace2grow.org • Web: www.aplace2grow.org

From the Pastor 2

Upcoming Events 3

Joe’s Corner— Faith Formation /Synod News

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Studies & Group News 6

Financials/Extras 7

Calendar/Celebrations Insert

Celebrations 5

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Continuing Education ClassesContinuing Education ClassesContinuing Education ClassesContinuing Education Classes Smart phone applications. Did you ever won-der what all those colored emblems were on the screen of your smart phone? Well I am

told that they are not merit badges for life skills but actually portals into a world of media, entertainment and relationship management. Still mystified, then come to the class on smart phone applications Sunday January 29 at noon. Jedi Joe will lead us in a discussion of what apps are and what they can do. Per-haps you have a favorite app to share with the group. Bring your phone and we will dial up a rousing discussion. Bring a dish to share for the lunch that begins at noon. Sign up on line or in the concourse. February 19—Legal documents to make your intentions known even after you are incapacitated. On Sunday February 19 Bill Beyers, Attorney and KOG member, will conduct a discussion of Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Medical directives and last will and testament. Those of us who have gone through the confusion and indecision following the loss of a loved one can at-test to the importance of leaving directives behind. The session will begin at noon with a potluck lunch so bring a dish to share. Sign up on line or in the concourse.

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Inside this issue:

Try Try Try Try “SignUp Genius”“SignUp Genius”“SignUp Genius”“SignUp Genius” It’s a web app, our way to sign up ON-LINE for events! Each time we have an event or volunteer need, we will set up a list with a unique link - you just click on

the link for your choice, and fill in the form to sign up, right on your computer or mobile device! Look for the yellow Logo!

Lunch Bunch! Looking to meet new people? Do you normally eat alone? Want some company? The Lunch Bunch is for anyone – any age – who would like to eat Sunday lunch together after 10:45AM wor-ship. Come Feb. 12 - We are eating at Applebee’s! (213 E. 29th St.) Meet there at Noon. We’ll share food and fellowship!

FROM THE PASTOR

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We’re in the season of Epiphany. The beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday, doesn’t take place until March 1. Therefore we have seven weeks of Epiphany this year. The readings we hear in church are stories of people becoming aware that Jesus is God’s Son walking on earth. They are “ah ha” moments in the face of the living God. Henri Nouwen talks about how noise and busy-ness is one of our greatest detractors from coming face to face with God. We may long for quiet and solitude, but once we try it, we get scared. We hear our own thoughts and ‘inner chaos’ coming to the fore-

front of our minds. To have solitude is not at first a normal response to our busy and preoccupied lives. As we turn our eyes towards Lent, perhaps we use Epiphany to begin preparing our hearts. As Nouwen would say, ‘Discipline is the other side of discipleship. A spiritual discipline, therefore is the concentrated effort to create some inner and outer space in our lives, where this obedience can be practiced. Through a spiritual discipline we prevent the world from filling our lives to such an extent that there is no place left to listen. A spiritual discipline sets us free to pray or, to say it better, allows the Spirit of God to pray in us.’ (Making All Things New; An Invitation to the Spiritual Life. Harper One. 1981. This excerpt from Devotional Classics. Richard Foster and James Bryan Smith. Harper San Francisco. 2005. Pg. 80-83.) First we write down a time we’d like to meet God in quiet; put it in our planners. If we can only stand 5 or 10 minutes a day, then commit to that amount. We still our minds. If random thoughts about the grocery list or the next golf game come, we write it down or gently let it float away. Perhaps we use a scripture verse such as ‘The Lord is my shepherd’ to focus our thoughts. Repeat it over and over. Or pray, ‘Come, Holy Spirit, come.’ Solitude with God doesn’t feel natural at first when we are so used to being with others, having the noise of the TV, or rushing off to our next meeting. But it is a beginning. Trust that God is with us even if we cannot ‘feel’ anything happening. The first objective is simply to open our hearts and minds to listen for God in the quiet. We will begin to yearn for these quiet, undistracted moments with the Lord. And we will become more aware of God, who can speak when we are listening. May God bless our coming to be in God’s presence and grant us small epiphanies along the way. But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. (Matthew 6:6)

Walking it with you, Pastor Ruth Ann

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If you have a special prayer request please contact the church office and indicate

whether you want the prayer to be public or only for the confidential prayer chain. • Please keep the church office updated regarding your prayer concern.

You may call or email the church office (970-669-5983); office@aplace2grow.org, or Pastor Ruth Ann at Ruthann@aplace2grow.org

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Dinners48 is going to take the spring session off in 2017. I hope to jump start the group dinners again this fall. We need to rethink how we can get more people involved and how we can improve on format, timing of the dinners, and other suggestions. Besides, I need a break! It’s been almost twenty years of doing menus and groups! I would like to find out if this type of fellowship is something that KOG members want to continue. I welcome any suggestions and/or comments. Please contact me via my home phone, 970-667-8785 or email sgrandia@msn.com. Best wishes for this upcoming spring! Sarajane Grandia

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Your gifts to campus ministry support opportunities for faith formation through worship, Bible study, peer ministry, service and community building. This month we are looking forward to a winter retreat at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp with students and staff from Lutheran Campus Ministry CSU, CU Boulder and UNC. Thank you for your continued prayers and support for campus ministry. For more info about Lutheran Episcopal Campus Ministry at University of Northern Colorado contact Pastor Deb Abbott - lcm.unco@gmail.com. For Lutheran Cam-pus Ministry at Colorado State University contact Pastor Paul Judson at pastor@lcmcsu.org.

P.S. King of Glory provides a meal once a month for LCM-CSU. If you are interested in help-ing with this ministry, please contact Jan DesJardin.

LCMLCMLCMLCM----CSU is looking for your input!CSU is looking for your input!CSU is looking for your input!CSU is looking for your input! Are you a CSU alumni? Did you attend Lutheran Campus Ministry? 2017 is the 50th anniversary of the ministry. They could use some help in organizing and putting on activities around that. Second, they need as-sistance in mobilizing alumni to support the ministry. People with gifts in those areas would be a real blessing. If you have questions, comments, or ideas, please call Newton Seitzinger (970) 214-4384 (cell) or talk to Pastor Ruth Ann.

Blessed to be a Blessing: Time & Talents Survey Blessed to be a Blessing: Time & Talents Survey Blessed to be a Blessing: Time & Talents Survey Blessed to be a Blessing: Time & Talents Survey

KOG’s Nominating Team wants to know what gifts you’ve been blessed with and how you’d like to share those to be a blessing to others. On January 14-15, we handed out surveys. Now that you’ve had a chance to fill these out, please return them to the box in the concourse or the church office! Thanks for your participation!! Scott Whitney and Bryan French

Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity Build Dates for 2017 Build Dates for 2017 Build Dates for 2017 Build Dates for 2017

Scheduled!Scheduled!Scheduled!Scheduled!

King of Glory will be joining forces with Trinity and Zion to help Habitat build homes here in Loveland on four Saturdays this year. There is no "Thrivent Builds" home this year so it is possible that we will work on a different house each of the four build days. The first build day is March 11. *KOG is responsible for bringing lunch. (Sign up to help with lunch!) The build day is from 8:30AM-3:30PM (although you can work just the morning) and you must be at least 16 years old. If you are willing to help build that day, please contact Jean Weiss at introvert48@comcast.net or by calling her at 593-1173. If you want to look ahead, the other three dates are May 20, July 15, and Sept 30.

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The Hunger Team will sell “Good Gifts” Valentine Post Cards for $2.50 each beginning the weekend of January 28/29. There are three types: pigs, bees, and fruit trees. Pick yours up in the concourse! The Lenten emphasis on World Hunger will kick off with the Intergenerational Lent Event on February 26th!

FAITH FORMATION RM SYNOD

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Our theme is intended to highlight the 500th com-memoration of the Reformation while also reminding us that the church is a place where we are formed (and re-formed) in faith, both as individuals, and as a com-munity of disciples. We will not only highlight the her-itage by which our Lutheran perspective on the gospel has been shaped, but also focus on our commitment to church unity, especially with the Roman Catholic branch of the Christian family. Finally, we will explore what our Lutheran contribution to the life of the whole Body of Christ might be in this new century. Re-Formation Events: Lutheran-Roman Catholic

Joint Prayer Services

Sunday, March 19, 2017, 3 p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 E. Hampden Ave Cherry Hills Village

Denver, CO

Joe’s Corner!Joe’s Corner!Joe’s Corner!Joe’s Corner! Hello King of Glory! Here are some awesome events to look forward to During the month of February:

Weekly L2F2 High School Youth Group- February 5- No Youth Group- SUPERBOWL February 12- 5:00 pm -High School Mission Trip Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, followed by High School Youth group activity. February 19-Devotions at Zion with Cary Mathis! February 26- Movie night at a High School Youth's house. Details to follow! Intergenerational Event to start off the Lenten season! - February 26- 9:40AM Sunday school hour Save the date for a fun community event for all ages to help start off the Lenten season! More details to follow in the weeks ahead.

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Darrell Phelps, KOG Custodian, reports that we are regularly recycling twice as much over trash. Way to go caring for creation!

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CELEBRATIONS—CONGRATULATIONS!

Birthdays 3 Jane Nuttall 4 Braden Dodge 5 Kay Knuth 6 Ted Schmidt 7 John Becker 9 Marshall Boyton, Benjamin Rodgers 11 Carol McDivitt 13 Peg Hanson 15 Krista Daniels 16 Bill Beyers, Dianne Sanford 19 Dylan McNally 20 Sylvia Bevans, Chris Bryan, Sandra Knudsen, Forest Roberts 22 Mike Dodge, Luci Roberts 23 Diana Balogh 24 Nancy Krebs 26 Peggy Alpert 27 Jeff Markle 29 Dee Blair

Anniversaries Feb. 4—Chuck & Sandy Lusky (2 years) Feb. 15—Jerry Welter & Scott Kallio (3 years)

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STUDIES & GROUP NEWS

The next Messenger Deadline is February 19

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Messenger Assembly is February 23, 2017

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The men’s theological book study group meets at 7:00AM year-round every Thursday morning at Perkins on Eisenhower. For more information or the current book title, please contact Bill McDivitt (970-669-4090). New members are welcome!

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* Thursday Morning Bible Study meets each week at 9:30AM. This fun group mixes books with studying the Biblical texts. Led by Pastor Ruth Ann. No need to sign up.

Please join us! *Sunday Adult Faith Formation 9:40AM meets in the Fellowship Room. Bring your coffee & donuts and join us! Topics will be announced in the Parish Notes.

*New Member Class to be held Feb. 25—9:30AM till Noon in the Fellowship Room. Look for the signup in the Concourse if interested. Please call the office if you need nursery care.

Prayer Shawl Team Prayer Shawl Team Prayer Shawl Team Prayer Shawl Team

Prayer Shawl will meet on February 6 at 1:00PM in the church library.

Our treat hostess is Jane Elijah. All levels of knitting and crocheting are welcome! If you have questions, please contact Barb Brackin-Bartel. (213-3256)

Peace Circle Peace Circle Peace Circle Peace Circle Peace Circle will meet at Noon on February 8 in the KOG Fellowship

Room for a sack lunch, fellowship, and 1:00PM

Bible study. All ladies welcome. Please RSVP to Neoma (685-4629).

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Glory Readers will meet on Thursday, February 23 at 12:00PM in the church library. The book we are reading for February is Secret Keeper by Kate Morton. For more information contact Barb Brackin-Bartel (970-213-3256)

New members are always welcome, please join us!

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House of Neighborly Services Request of the month (February (February (February (February ---- peanut butter!)peanut butter!)peanut butter!)peanut butter!) Please drop off your donations in the “House”

in the Octagon. Thank you!

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FINANCIALS

Financial Update through December 31, 2016Financial Update through December 31, 2016Financial Update through December 31, 2016Financial Update through December 31, 2016

2017 Church Council2017 Church Council2017 Church Council2017 Church Council

Officers Bob Bower,

President Leo Salazar, Vice-President

Carol McDivitt, Treasurer Linda Nolan, Secretary

Members at Large Joe Asmus Pat Johnson Ted Schmidt Scott Whitney

King of Glory Lutheran Church

2919 N. Wilson Avenue

Loveland, CO 80538-2461

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“As God’s People, Graced by Differences, Nurtured by the Spirit,

and Gi�ed to Serve, We Invite and Welcome All to Grow in Faith.”

Worship Schedule Saturday —5:30PM

Sunday — 8:30AM & 10:45AM Education Hour—9:40AM

February 12 — Lunch Bunch—Noon at Applebee’s

February 19 — Bridge Ministries GNGE — Noon at KOG

February 26 — Jazz Liturgy Band service for Transfiguration Sunday