The first day and a half we shared stories about our ministries, while acclimating to the high altitude of our cabin retreat (kindly donated by a parishioner from Denver). We also split into husband and wife breakouts, and spent time in Breckenridge, CO. We decided that the mountain air and scenery were marvelous, in two years may be California would be a nice destination.
our group, minus two spouses who couldn't make it.
enjoying mountain air and conversation.
Our first morning, sharing with Joan and Duane, a retired pastor-church relations consultant from the CRCNA.
After landing in Denver, we got to tour one of our friends' churches. I took photos of ideas that were neat, including the church's craft closet which is organized by a member who loves organization. What a gift to the teachers!
These bags are for children in worship. Several families take a bag and ensure it is ready for the worship service. I thought it was a welcoming idea for children.
A picture of the front of the church.
A house next to the church was transformed into more ministry space. The kitchen and living room is used for coffee break ministry, spectacularly decorated by a gifted church member.
Preparing meals together was fun and easy, thanks to Jill for pre organizing them and buying the groceries!
A morning scenery taken by Brian from the cabin view (pikes peak in the distance).
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