RECENT CONNECTIONS:
Sunday, January 5th Loretta and I worshipped with Restoration Church in Colorado Springs, CO. This is an exciting and growing church under the leadership of Pastor Paul and Melanie Aragon. May God grant a new year of health and fruitfulness for the Aragons and Restoration Church.
On Sunday, January 12th we visited the launch of Radiant Church’s new Liberty High School campus church in Colorado Springs, CO. Over 300 people were present and an exciting environment of worship, gospel proclamation, and fellowship was palpable. God bless you Pastors Todd and Kelly Hudnall, and Campus Pastor Patrick and Lanitha Tanton as you move forward with this expanded ministry.
Sunday, January 19th we visited The Sanctuary in Fort Morgan, CO and Pastor Gary and Billie Meadows. They are now worshipping in their beautiful new facility. The facility is wonderful and the church is flourishing. Congratulations on the new building, Gary and Billie, and may God continue His blessing on you and The Sanctuary.
The week of the 20th we conducted district budget and finance meetings with Department Leaders and Executive Presbyters plus Ordination candidate interviews and a special Ordination banquet. Then our Presbyters met for our January meeting. God has given us excellent people in leadership and I thank Him for each and every one.
Our Presbyters considered many important matters and among the decisions made are the following:
The application for New Community Church in Lehi, UT to become a General Council church was approved. Congratulations Pastor David and Melissa Nicholson on this significant step forward.
Elements Church in Summit County, CO, Pastor Lelia and Eric Ojala, was also approved as a General Council church and we congratulate the Ojalas on the progress of Elements Church.
Elements Church in Summit County, CO, Pastor Lelia and Eric Ojala, was also approved as a General Council church and we congratulate the Ojalas on the progress of Elements Church.
Peak Life Church in Woodland Park, CO, a replanted District Council church, was approved as a Parent Affiliated Church of Radiant Church in Colorado Springs, CO. Pastors Ken and Kim Hellmer of Peak Life Church, and Pastor Todd Hudnall of Radiant Church will now move forward in ministry partnership. An expanded and enhanced ministry is already underway in Woodland Park as a result.
Boulder County Community Church (BCC) in Louisville, CO, a new District Council Church which will publicly launch Easter Sunday, was approved as a Parent Affiliated Church of Rever AG in Longmont CO. Pastor Samuel and Melodie Scalf of BCC, and Pastor Zac and Lisa Wilkinson of Rever will now go forward in ministry partnership to establish BCC.On Saturday, January 25th it was my honor to preach the Memorial Service for Herb Jones. Herb was 89 years old when he entered the presence of our Lord. He was an Ordained AG minister and served as an evangelist, pastor, radio bible teacher, and missionary. He and his family were residents of Colorado Springs for over 30 years during which time he worked as a pastor, missionary, and bible teacher. Herb is much loved and left a rich God-honoring legacy.
Sunday, January 26th I had the privilege of installing Pastor Stan and Gevena Rutkowski as the new
Lead Pastor of Living Waters Ministries in Salida, CO. Welcome to the RMD Stan and Gevena. I pray for God’s abundant blessing on you and Living Waters as you assume this new ministry assignment.
Sunday, February 2nd the Denver Broncos play in the Super Bowl and much prayer will be offeredJ
SECTIONAL TOUR:
Sectional tour begins Monday, February 3rd. We have a number of elections to conduct, pertinent resource information to share, a ladies session with Loretta, and an enjoyable meal together with a time of encouragement from God’s word.
In the minister’s session we will be “rolling out” the District School of Ministry (DSOM) which is slated to begin this fall. Randy Popineau will be providing information on the classes to be offered, locations, dates, and registration. I believe this will be an excellent resource for those preparing for
credentialed ministry, and also for church leaders and workers wanting to expand their understanding of the scripture and their proficiency in ministry. I look forward to seeing you in your section.
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY SEMINAR RESOURCE:credentialed ministry, and also for church leaders and workers wanting to expand their understanding of the scripture and their proficiency in ministry. I look forward to seeing you in your section.
We are blessed to have several astute Christian counsellors in our RMD credentialed ministry family. At the risk of forgetting one they are: John Gowins, Gary Bruegman, George Stahnke, Randy Stanko, David Taylor, and Jared Pingleton. Dr. Pingleton recently moved to Colorado Springs to serve as Clinical Director for the Counseling Department of Focus on the Family. He is the author of the excellent book entitled “Making Magnificent Marriages”. He is a gifted and popular speaker and is available to conduct weekend marriage seminars. You can contact him at jared.pingleton@fotf.org or at 719-533-6793.
PRAYER NEED:
Glenda Veliquette, Paul’s wife, is facing vascular surgery after discovering blockage in both carotid
arteries. Please pray for God’s protection and healing.
arteries. Please pray for God’s protection and healing.
