Pentecost, May 23rd, 2021 Connecting Christ...Creating Community

Pentecost, May 23rd, 2021
Connecting Christ...Creating Community

www.carbonchurch.com
                                720.833.8873 (text or call)
                Pastor: Tim Spiegelberg (pastor@carbonchurch.com)
        Music/Youth Coordinator: Arik McGathey, (music@carbonchurch.com)

                                         Welcome
We are so glad to have you with us. Everything you need to enjoy today’s worship can
be found both in this Service Folder as well as on our screen. If this is your first time
here, we would certainly appreciate a record of your visit. The best way to do this is by
filling out the Connection Card you can find in your service folder. Thanks!

                                 Children’s Programs
                           (On hold Until our new building is finished)
Nursery – Age 0-2, Staffed childcare is available now through the end of worship.
Changing Tables – You can find changing tables in the nursery.
Carbon Tots – Age 3-Kinder
Carbon Kids – Grades 1-6 - Our kids program runs from 10:15am-11:15am. The kids
head to the classroom after the children’s lesson and parents or guardians pick them
up at 11:15am from their classrooms.
Safety – A Safe environment is important-all teachers and assistants have background
checks and we make sure the classroom is a safe environment.
Questions – If you have any questions, concerns or special circumstances feel free to
speak with Pastor Tim or Jamie Spiegelberg

                                   The Sacraments
Baptism – Christians have been baptizing infants and adults for 2000 years we here at
CVL do as well. You do not need to be a member. If you, or a little one you know,
would like to be baptized or learn more about baptism speak with Pastor Tim at any
time. His contact info is above.

Lord’s Supper - The first Sunday of each month we celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
Speak with Pastor Tim about details or see the info card in your service folder.
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Worship – May 23rd, 2021
Opening Announcements & Welcome
 • Pastor Tim Spiegelberg

Please Stand

Opening Song: “All Creatures of Our God and King”

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Invocation & Confession
Pastor:   We make our beginning in the name of the Father and of the
          Son † and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Pastor:   Dear friends, let us approach God with a true heart and confess
          our sins, asking him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to
          forgive us.

All:      Lord of life, I confess that I am by nature dead in sin.
          For faithless worrying and selfish pride,
          for sins of habit and sins of choice,
          for the evil I have done and the good I have failed to do,
          you should cast me away from your presence forever.
          O Lord, I am sorry for my sins. Forgive me, for Jesus’ sake.

All:      (take a few moments of silence for personal repentance)

Pastor:   Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again. In his
          great mercy, God made us alive in Christ even when we were
          dead in our sins. Hear Christ’s words to you: “I forgive you all
          your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son † and of the
          Holy Spirit.”

                         Prayer of the Day
Pastor:   Lord as we witness Pentecost remind us that you change hearts
          every day. Your Word and forgiveness is shared through us.
          Give us opportunities to share your love with our world. In the
          name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and
          the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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Be Seated

                        Children’s Lesson
  Gather your kids for the Children’s lesson. This message from Pastor
 Jason is aimed at the youngest among us. It presents a singular Gospel
message and often includes an object lesson. Lastly a fruit snack or snack
            at the end is always appreciated by the little ones.

Children’s Song: “Jesus Loves Me”

                            God’s Word
First Lesson: Acts 2:1-12, 36-47

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            hen the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one
            place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind
            came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were
sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and
came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy
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Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
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  Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation
under heaven. 6 When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in
bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being
spoken. 7 Utterly amazed, they asked: “Aren’t all these who are speaking
Galileans? 8 Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native
language? 9 Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia,
Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt
and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome 11 (both Jews and
converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the
wonders of God in our own tongues!” 12 Amazed and perplexed, they
asked one another, “What does this mean?”

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   “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus,
whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”
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   When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter
and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”
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   Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name
of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the
gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all
who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
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   With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them,
“Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” 41 Those who accepted his
message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their
number that day.
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   They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to
the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the
many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers
were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and
possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued
to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes
and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and
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enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their
number daily those who were being saved.

Please Stand

Gospel Lesson: John 14:25-27
For centuries Christians around the world have traditionally stood during the reading of the Gospel
out of reverence to Christ. It is said that wars would stop, soldiers would lay down their weapons &
         shields, & kings would remove their crowns as they listened to the Words of Jesus.

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         ll this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Advocate, the
         Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you
         all things and will remind you of everything I have said to
you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as
the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Be Seated

Sermon Song: “I Love to Tell the Story”

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Sermon
Pastoral Address: ”A Moveable Feast“, John 14, Pastor Tim

                             Sermon Notes

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Apostles Creed
All:      I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and
          earth.

          I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was
          conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered
          under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.

          He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the
          dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand
          of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge
          the living and the dead.

          I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the
          communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of
          the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

                            Thanksgiving
Offering: The members of Carbon Valley Lutheran Church have joined
together to do the Lord's work in this community and around the world.
Many of our members give online at carbonchurch.com, however you may
also send your offerings to Carbon Valley Lutheran, 10277 Dogwood
Street, Firestone, CO, 80504.

Connection Cards: In your service folder you will find “Connection Cards.”
If you’re a first-time visitor, please give us record of your attendance. In
addition, you may request prayers to be said on your behalf here today.
Place the “Connection Cards” in the plates in the entryway.

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Please Stand

                      Prayer of the Church
Pastor:   Prayer of the church and Intercessory Prayers.

          Silence for personal prayers and petitions

All:      Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,
          thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in
          heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us
          our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against
          us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from
          evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the
          glory forever and ever. Amen.

                         Parting Blessing
Pastor:   May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Love of God
          and the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.

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Parting Song: “Make Me a Light”

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Happening @ CVL
Thank You: You could have chosen to be anywhere and watch anything this
week and you chose to spend it here, so thank you. To our guests and
visitors this morning we pray your online time with us is enjoyable. Behind
our online worship are real live people and we’d love to get to know you
better. Feel free to reach out to Pastor Tim (email, call or text) to answer
any questions you might have. pastor@carbonchurch.com, 720.833.8873.

Host Families Needed – June 8th – 13th we will be hosting a youth group
from Mt. Calvary, Menasha, Wisconsin. This crew is coming out to help
with some landscaping and church work. We are expecting 10 youth in
total. We’re looking for host families during that time. Expectations would
include;
   • A place for to sleep. Air mattresses and sharing rooms is just fine.
   • Breakfast and a to go lunch. They will eat the lunch during their
      workday and CVL be providing dinner for the group in the evenings.
   • Smiling. These kids may have never been to our beautiful state so
      being joyous host is a plus ;)

There’s a sign-up sheet in the entry. If you have questions feel free to reach
out to Pastor Tim. Thanks for considering.

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Youth Night – Next Gen is a worship night designed FOR high school and
college aged young adults, BY high school and college aged young adults!!
Through modern praise and worship, a powerful message, and small group
discussions, this night will bring you closer to Jesus and your fellow
Christians!

* Food, community, games
* Live worship band
* Powerful message on identity
* Meaningful small group discussions
* Bring a friend - ALL are welcome!
* Where: Living Hope Lutheran Church/Rocky Mountain Lutheran High
School, 10391 Luther Court, Commerce City, CO 80022
* When: Tuesday, June 1 at 6:30-8:30 pm

For details and questions speak with Arik McGathey

  • Help Needed – As we push for the finish line in the next three months
    we can use as many man/woman hours as possible. Pastor Tim will be
    your point of contact for scheduling and project orientation. He will
    connect you with John our site foreman. Days and hours can vary.
    We will put you to work on your schedule. Categories will generally
    fall into the following areas;

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o Skilled/Semi-Skilled Labor – Maybe you’ve done home
         renovations, have construction background or are strong and
         handy. We have interior work that can be done. Cutting, nailing,
         installation. Use of power tools, measuring, cutting and general
         construction skills would be used.

       o Landscaping – This area of work is immediate and ongoing.
         Landscaping needs such as trenching, rock spreading, weed
         barrier installation, tree and shrub installation are a few of the
         tasks. Skill isn’t as necessary but a string back is J

       o Grounds Keeping – This is for just general grounds keeping such
         as trash pick-up, weed pulling, and branch removal. Less skill
         and back but incredibly useful and constantly necessary on a 3 ½
         acre property.

                     Building Project F.A.Q’s
                A rolling list of frequently asked questions.

What will ministries and programs look like when our buildings done?
The CVL you knew and loved pre-pandemic will be back, plus some extras.
Carbon Kids will return during worship to make sure your little ones hear
about Jesus. A few new additions will be Sunday Bible study after worship.
Additionally, in the coming year Grief Share, a group catering to those who
are widowers or have suffered loss. Java & Juice, a drop in mom/dad and
toddler play time during the week. Financial Peace University, exploring
how to use our finances to God’s glory. A Marriage Enrichment Weekend,
strengthening our marital relationships and a summer Obstacle Course
Camp for our kids and kids in the community.

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What’s going in the old sections where the plants drained when it was a
nursery?
Rather than pretend our building wasn’t a plant nursery you’ll see some
echoes of its past. The floor area in the entryway is one such are. We will
be inlaying boxcar flooring in those spots to remind us of the buildings past
purpose. Additionally, the boxcar flooring is a reminder of Carbon Valley’s
past as coal mining towns.

What chairs are going in the sanctuary?
Those haven’t been chosen yet so please chime in. You’ll find four options
at church on Sundays. We will be buying 85-90% of them without arms but
also some with arms for those who like something to grab ahold of when
you get up.

What flooring will we have?
Due to Colorado state law the preschool side of our facility has to have
washable hard surfaces. The southern, preschool building will have 14mm
waterproof laminate flooring. It has a wood look to it which brings beauty
but also durability. The sanctuary will be carpet tiles. You’ve seen those
samples over the past few Sundays. They help with acoustics, kid’s sippy
cups dropping and even high heels. They also are affordable and easily
replaced if stained. The entryway will have a combination of polished
concrete and inlaid boxcar flooring. In addition to reminding us of the
nursery past the entryway will be incredibly durable for those days we track
the weather in with us.

How many bathrooms will we have?
The short answer is way more bathrooms than we ever will need. Again,
due to Colorado State laws about preschools three of the five classrooms
will have bathrooms. Additionally, we will have to large multi stall
bathrooms, a family restroom for nursing etc, and two unisex bathrooms in
the sanctuary for us only when the preschool side isn’t available.
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What will the patio and landscaping look like?
Outside we have our wonderful patio area which we’ll make use of when
the weather is nice. We received a grant to purchase outdoor furnishings
for that area. Secondly, we will have three rectangles of artificial turf. The
kids can play on them, we can have Bible class on them or even a potluck.
The best part is they don’t need to be mowed J Lastly the landscaping
makes use of the pre-existing foliage and adds where parts are missing.
The Town of Firestone has specific codes concerning acreage and foliage
which we are required to adhere to. In short it will be beautiful.

Will we have a cross?
Absolutely. Two 8-foot backlit crosses will be attached to the windowed
gable peaks on the East and West of our building. A great way to witness
and make sure everyone knows we are a church. Secondly, we’re working
with a group called Design Fugitives who are working on a mural which will
be behind our altar area. Concepts for those will be coming soon.

When will our church be done?
We are pushing for the end of July. The pandemic has delayed
construction all across America and we weren’t immune but our crew is
working hard. You should see rapid changes over the next couple months
as we work to move swiftly to meet our projected occupancy date. Of
course, prayers are welcome J

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