New golf-loving men’s group now forming
Attention golfers! An organizational meeting of the Augustana Men’s Golf Club will be held Thursday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the Anna Paulson Room. The purpose of this group is to provide a new fellowship and outreach opportunity for men in the Augustana congregation, and to enhance our enjoyment of the game of golf. Those golfers interested in both recreational and tournament play should attend. The agenda will include:
If you are interested in being a member of this group, but cannot attend the organizational meeting, please call Darryl Farrington (303-369-7230) and leave your name and telephone number.
Augustana’s Tri-R group meets for a St. Patrick’s Day Potluck, Friday, March 12, 12:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Friday evening, March 12, 7–9 p.m. and continues Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m.–noon.
Download a registration form here!
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What will your feet do when you Walk Thru the New Testament?
Will they…
This Lent Augustana invites you to direct your feet to “Walk Thru the New Testament,” a fun, multi-generational event for folks of all ages. Bring the whole family! Mount Carmel Ministries presenter Sue Awes will use drama, multimedia, hand signs, and humor to teach about people, places, and events of the New Testament. Confirmation students will get a great overview. Adults will appreciate the simple and memorable method of highlighting major New Testament events. Whether you know little, some, or a whole lot about the New Testament, you’ll benefit from this unique biblical adventure. It’s like Vacation Bible School for big people!
“Kids in the Book” New Testament seminar is tailored for children in grades 1 through 5. Angie Hitterdal will teach a simple story line of how God has been active in the lives of his people using activities such as stories, games, and puzzles. Kids who enjoy Vacation Bible School will love “Kids in the Book”!
“Walk Thru the New Testament” begins at Augustana on Friday evening, March 12, 7–9 p.m. and continues Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m.–noon. Cost of $15/person or $40/family includes materials, snacks, and childcare for children in Kindergarten and younger. Pick up a registration form from Augustana’s office, download one from Augustana’s Web site, www.augustanadenver.org, or watch for registration stations at Augustana on Sunday mornings before and after worship. Don’t miss this special Lenten opportunity!
To register, contact Esther Miller-Bays (303-692-8459).
Trailblazers hike to Bear Creek Lake
Join Augustana’s Trailblazers group for a hike to Bear Creek Lake, Saturday, March 20. We will leave Augustana’s south parking lot at 9 a.m. This hike takes us from the visitor center near C-470 and Morrison Road to Bear Creek Reservoir.
Rating: Easy
Distance: About 4 miles roundtrip
Guide: Rosalee Wanchisen (303-759-9836)
Augustana’s Thrivent group welcomes Warren Village speaker
Learn about Warren Village, a special place for single parent families to turn around their lives. Warren Village residents receive Augustana’s Easter and Thanksgiving baskets. Whether or not you are a member of Thrivent, you are welcome to attend a luncheon meeting on Sunday, March 28 in Anna Paulson Room at 11:30 a.m. Call Katherine Cruson (303-696-7430) by Friday, March 26 to reserve your place for lunch ($4).
Maundy Thursday, April 1
Worship with Holy Communion at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. We remember Jesus’ new command to love one another. On this day in which Jesus was handed over to death, we also gather around the Lord’s Supper. At 7 p.m. worship, young people from Augustana’s Lenten Communion Class will celebrate their First Communion.
Good Friday, April 2
The Church remembers Jesus’ suffering and death on the cross with worship at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary featuring The Passion According to St. John by J.S. Bach.
Easter Sunday, April 4,
The Resurrection of Our Lord
Alleluia! Celebrate Christ’s victory over death at festive worship with Holy Communion at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11 a.m. Augustana’s Tri-R group sponsors the Easter Garden and Augustana’s youth will serve Easter breakfast in Fellowship Hall, 8–10:30 a.m. (adults/$8; children 8 and under/$5). Christ is risen indeed!
Easter Garden
Honor and/or remember special people with a gift to Augustana’s Easter Garden. Information from the form here or from envelopes you will find in pew pockets will be included in a special Easter insert.
Make checks payable to Tri-R. Complete and mail this form to: Attn: Tri-R c/o Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver CO 80246.
The suggested contribution for each individual you wish to honor or remember is $8. Gifts must reach Augustana’s office by Palm Sunday, March 28.
The lilies you sponsor for the Easter Garden will extend Easter love and cheer as they are delivered to Augustana’s home-centered and hospitalized members after worship Easter Sunday.
Please type or write legibly, and list all names as you would like them to appear in the insert—including yours!
Easter lily deliverers needed
Augustana’s Tri-R group seeks your assistance in delivering Easter lilies to Augustana’s home-centered members and friends after 11 a.m. worship on Easter Sunday or on Monday, April 5. Tri-R makes every effort to route you to three neighboring addresses, or, whenever possible, addresses close to your home. Please contact Palmer Attleson (303-922-1026) or Jerry Strong (303-756-2574). Thank you!
Youth serve Easter Breakfast
Join us in Fellowship Hall for Easter Breakfast, an Augustana tradition hosted by our youth, Sunday, April 4, 8 –10:30 a.m. Enjoy breakfast any time during the morning for a buffet style breakfast. We will be serving various egg dishes, fruit, muffins, juice and coffee. Adults/$8; Children 8 and under/$5.
Download a pdf of the March edition of our newsletter, The Tower.
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