"And after the fire there was the sound of sheer silence." (1 Kings 19.1-15a)

We don't always experience God in the drama of our lives. It's not always in the big events of our lives be they triumphs or tribulations when God speaks to us. In spite of our expectations, it's often in the aftermath - the stillness after the storm. 

Can you think of a time in your life where in the midst of crisis everything seemed unclear? 

Sometimes it's after all the dust settles when we're finally ready to hear that still small voice pointing us towards hope and a future we hadn't imagined. God's presence gives us a new perspective and strength for the journey ahead.

On Sunday, we'll be talking about how this looked for Elijah and what it might look like for us.

It's our tradition here at Highlands to have a kid-centered worship every time there's a 5th Sunday in the month. On this Sunday in June, we will be talking about what baptism means for our lives. And then we'll be remembering and celebrating baptism by playing with water after worship outside on the church lawn. 

Lunch will be provided for everyone! There will be grilled hot dogs, either veggie dogs or burgers, chips, and drinks. 

We'll have a slip n' slide and a water game for younger kids too. 

What to bring: Sunscreen, bathing suit or water-friendly clothes (you can wear these for worship). Spare change for our "Noisy Offering" - during the offering part of worship, the kids will walk around the sanctuary with big tin cans so that it'll make plenty of noise when you put in your change.

Where: 3275 Dudley St, Wheat Ridge

Who:  All are welcome!  Bring your whole family, bring significant others, bring friends!  Our pups are rather particular about sharing their yard, so please keep your four-legged friends at home.

Food:  We’ll provide all the meats; you’ll bring a side dish, snack or dessert to share.  Don’t worry about fancy plating, we’ll have servers transfer food into serving pans/platters and give your dishes back to you.

Beverages:  We’ll provide some sodas, water, frosty beverages and an open bar (consider tipping the bartender).  If you want anything in particular, please bring it.

KA-POW!:  If we get a few more rainy weeks, we’ll blow stuff up!

4 A.G.:  We’ll commemorate the 4^th anniversary of Gunnar’s passing with the retiring of last year’s flag, and the raising of a new one (as well as a shot o’ whiskey).  Decals and stickers will also be available for everyone.

The Blessing Tree:  Last year we started a tradition of hanging “blessings” and “remembrances” on one of the trees in our yard (similar to the Irish Fairy Tree traditions).  Feel free to bring a trinket/ribbon/something to hang in the tree.

While an RSVP isn’t entirely necessary (heck, an invitation is hardly necessary anymore!), it’ll help us make sure you are stuffed to the gills when you roll home.  Email carrieo888@hotmail.com or cholgeirson@gmail.com to let us know how many to expect.

Stay all day, or pop by for a little bit!  We hope to see you there!

It is what it sounds like! We worship outside at the park and eat a picnic lunch together afterwards. 

Sandwiches & fixins will be provided. Sign-up here to bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share! 

Bring along yard chairs or blankets to sit on (there's minimal seating at picnic tables there). Also bring frisbees, footballs, bocce ball, or any favorite yard games you'd like to play after worship!

Pferdestellar Park can be found between Wolff & Yates on 33rd. 

So Far, We've Raised $4,568! The walls will be up for 2 more Sundays before we take them down until Fall. This includes $3,000 to purchase, move, and tune our new gorgeous used baby grand piano. And $155 given to cover any of these projects. Thanks to everyone who has given so far!

We are still looking to raise the following:

+New Sanctuary Sound System: $14,039 ($961 raised so far)

+Renovation of Northwest Basement Bathroom: $3,722 ($313 raised so far)

+Renovation of Northeast Basement Bathroom: $2,636 ($139 raised so far)

What's all this about?
Our "Walls of Giving" in the narthex have lots and lots of envelopes (bricks - designed by the Sunday School kids), each with a different amount of money on them and a sticker indicating which project the money will go towards.

This year, for "Above & Beyond" (giving that's in addition to any regular pledging to Highlands you may do) we're focusing on a couple projects that will help keep our facilities in good shape. 

Giving is simple - Just pick a project that you'd like to give to, and take an envelope from the wall with that project's sticker. Fill the envelope with a check (write the project name on your check) or cash in the amount listed on the front. Put the envelope in an offering plate or the bin by the walls. And repeat as often as you're able!

Andy & Denise Lubansky (2011) - 6/17

Anna Millies – 6/23, Joe Milius – 6/30

Usher Team - Martin Brotherton, Rick Wittkopp, and Joe Milius

Reader - Elizabeth Smith

Assisting Minister - Dennis Lintvedt

Chancel Ministry - Nancy Lintvedt

Cantor - Dennis Lintvedt

Coffee Fellowship - Pam McClune

See chart below for worship leadership during these next couple weeks and months. Sign-up here.

Here's a glimpse of what's going on this week!