Bethlehem Handiworks – We are pleased to announce that a representative from Bethlehem Handiworks will be here Sunday October 6 after both services. Bethlehem Handicrafts was born 15 years ago when Bannoura, a native of Beit Sahour (Shepherds Field), which is located just east of Bethlehem and is home to the largest Christian community in the Holy Land, brought goods from there to sell in Denver to keep his family and fellow artisans from poverty after tourism fell off due to escalating violence in the Middle East. The vast majority of Christians living in or near Bethlehem depend on tourism for their livelihoods. Their numbers have steadily declined due to unrest and lack of work. Check your Christmas lists, and please help by purchasing items.

Please mark your calendars now for our 2019 Blessing of the Animals.  To help us celebrate and bless these creatures that snag our hearts, on Saturday, October 12th we and our animals will gather on the patio for potluck appetizers and beverages at 5:30, with a service, including the blessing, to follow at 6:00 p.m.-ish on the back lawn. You do not need to be accompanied by an animal to attend! Think of it as “Messy Church With Pets But No Dinner”:  Just friends, fun, and God’s blessing on the animals who share our lives. Make this a must-do event for you, your family, and friends.