Author: Laurin

I’m first and foremost a follower of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, striving to learn more and grow closer to Him. I am also a former public middle school English, Reading, Social Studies teacher now spending my days trying to figure out where God needs me to go next! I'm privileged to help author-friends with beta-reading and editing their work. I’m honored that I get to lead a Bible study and play librarian at my little church in southwestern Colorado. I love to serve God, meditate on His Word, read great books, take photos, be crafty, jot down random thoughts, and crochet poorly.

Easter Sunday

by Laurin, posted in Church Events

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Easter Sunday is always a special day at Colona Community Church.

This year, we’re looking forward to another beautiful celebration of the Resurrection with two services.

We plan to have a “Sonrise” Service at 7:30 am by the cross at the home of Richard & Donna Boyle – 4432 County Rd. 22 (there is a map available at the church, and there will be signs, just in case). Following this time of worship, the Boyles will be hosting a fellowship potluck breakfast in their home. Egg casseroles will be provided, so bring your favorite Easter breakfast sides.

After we’ve filled up our hearts with worship and our bodies with good food, we’ll be having our regular Sunday service at 10:30 am at the church. Pastor Steve will take us into God’s Word and fill our spirits for the coming week.

Please join us for this blessed time of worship and fellowship.

Our Outreach Projects for 2017

by Laurin, posted in Church Information

If you received our newsletter, you know that at the regular board meeting in January, it was agreed to pursue the following outreach endeavors for this year:

  • The 17th Annual Harvest Dinner – held on the last Saturday in September
  • Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes – donations accepted throughout the year; “packing party” in November
  • Christmas Food Boxes – fill and deliver the week of Christmas

Remember that our outreach is only as good as its volunteers! So please be in prayer about YOUR involvement in these ministries.

The Board also approved a possible Church picnic sometime in June. We are investigating possible locations as well as determining the scope (for example: will it be just a barbecue/picnic or will we have our regular church service there as well?) of this endeavor.

In March we will be taking a  poll to determine interest. If the membership does not show an interest, we will be forced to NOT pursue any outreach that lacks sufficient support. Please pray about these ideas and how you can be involved.

Thank you and God bless!

Bible Study

by Laurin, posted in Church Events

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Join us at the church on Wednesdays at 2pm for Bible Study, fellowship, and prayer time!

Our current study is following along with Dr. David Jeremiah’s Living With Confidence in a Chaotic World. This week, we’ll be discussing lesson 4: how to “Stay Challenged” and remain diligent in our walk with Christ when all around us seems crazy. The lesson is focused on 2 Peter 1:5-11 and 3:14.

Next week we will begin lesson 5: “Stay Connected.”

Christmas Box Ministry

by Laurin, posted in Church Events

Colona Community Church has been blessed to be able to provide Christmas Boxes filled with food and love for many years. The boxes contain enough food to feed a family of four for at least a week.

We are excited to continue this ministry in our community this year, to be distributed on December 20, 2016.

If you’d like to help bless others in our community, contact Pastor Steve Collins – csteve835@gmail.com or (970) 964-7190 – for more information.