Spring Parents’ Nights Out
Parents, Augustana’s youth are offering dates for you to enjoy an evening out while your children are in the care of Augustana’s Children’s and Ministry staff and youth. Nights out include:
- April 26 and April 27
- May 10 and May 11
Contact Cary Mathis (mathis@augustanadenver.org or 303-388-4678 ext. 107).
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Church Innovations and Augustana Lutheran Church present Dwelling in the Word, Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., in Augustana’s Fellowship Hall.
Dwelling in the Word is a practical, group devotional technique appropriate for Bible study groups, councils and governing church bodies, youth groups, visioning teams, or anyone who seeks habits for listening to God’s voice. Pat Taylor Ellison will guide you through the day as you experience a tested process for deep listening to God, one another, and your neighbor; live into a Bible passage over time and see how it shapes your imagination and vision for God’s mission through your church; and learn what happens to persons and churches that practice Dwelling in the Word.
Registration of $30/person payable to Augustana Lutheran Church includes the workshop, lunch, child care, and a pocket copy of the handbook, Dwelling in the Word. Augustana is located at 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver, 80246.
Register online here.
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For additional information on Church Innovations or Dwelling in the Word, visit www.churchinnovations.org and click on About Us.
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The Matter of Music: Energy
Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra,
David Rutherford, Music Director
- Friday, April 26, 7:30 p.m. at The Denver Art Museum (13th Avenue between Broadway & Bannock, Downtown Denver)
- Saturday, April 27, 7:30 p.m. at Augustana
Special guest soloists: Arlette Townsend, Violin;
William Hinkie, Viola
E=mc2. Thanks to Albert Einstein, we know that all matter contains energy! Our season culminates in an energetic and exciting collaboration with the Denver Art Museum (with a second performance at Augustana) that explores the creative energy in music and the dynamic relationship between audience and performers. You’ll be energized by composers like Mozart, Michael Torke, Richard Wagner, Edward Elgar, and we even have a special work commissioned just for this performance to share with you!
To purchase tickets for the April 26 performance of Energy, please go to the Denver Art Museum website (www.denverartmuseum.org). For the April 27 concert, purchase tickets ($20/adult, $15/senior, $15/student, and $8/child 5–12 years)* online at www.augustanaarts.org, by phone at 303-388-4962, or at the door the night of the event.
*Ticket prices for the Augustana performance only.
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 Middle School hosts
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, April 28, 7–10 a.m., Fellowship Hall
All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast! Chef Paul Blanchard will lead the middle school youth and parents in preparing a delicious pancake breakfast, including warm maple syrup, eggs, sausage, bacon, fresh fruit, orange juice, and coffee. Money raised from this fundraiser will support the middle school youth’s mission trip to South Dakota in July. Cost: Free will offering.
 Attention,
Parents of College Students!
On Sunday, April 28, we will pack our students’ last boxes of goodies for this school year, and we hope you can join us with some items to support our kids as they prepare for final exams. We’ll meet in the Anna Paulson Room after 10:30 a.m. worship. Packing the boxes usually takes less than an hour, and the kids really look forward to receiving them. If you are unable to help with assembling the boxes, please consider leaving some items either in the Anna Paulson Room or Augustana’s office. Please mark your bags or boxes clearly to indicate they are for the college students. If you have questions, you can call either Larry and Ellie Bonicelli (303-452-8281) or Bill and Ellen Mangione (303-394-2289). Thanks so much for participating in this ministry.
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The Colorado Choir Spring Concert
Kelly Parmenter, Conductor
Friday, May 3 (reception follows concert) and Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m. at Augustana
Join The Colorado Choir for an inspiring evening as they present a beautiful selection of music, including the Bach Motet, Jesu, Priceless Treasure. Celebrate the wonder of spring and the promise of summer.
Purchase tickets ($20/adult, $15/senior, $15/student, and $8/child 5–12 years) online at www.augustanaarts.org, by phone at 303-388-4962, or at the door the night of the event.
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Come & Dine! Augustana Chancel Choir Cookbook
Help support the Chancel Choir trip to New York City! Purchase a copy of the cookbook for only $15 starting Sunday, May 5—just in time for Mother’s Day! Sales will occur in Fellowship Hall during Coffee Hour in between services and after the 10:30 a.m. service.
The first FIFTY individuals to purchase a cookbook will receive a jar of jam or pickles, courtesy of Keith Williamson and Lynn Veit. Be sure to take advantage of this great opportunity!
For information on the cookbook, contact Anna Swenson (swensonae@gmail.com).
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I Thank You, God
The Colorado Women’s Chorale,
Jennifer Ferguson, Conductor
- Friday, May 10, 7:30 p.m. at Augustana
- Saturday, May 11, 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church (8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch)
The Colorado Women’s Chorale will join the St. Luke’s Brass Ensemble for a raucous and breathtaking combination of works for brass and women’s choir. Featured works will include Gwyneth Walker’s I Thank You, God, selections by Handel and Vivaldi, and some special pieces to celebrate Mother’s Day to thank all of the important moms in our lives.
Purchase tickets ($20/adult, $15/senior, $15/student, and $8/child 5–12 years) online at www.augustanaarts.org, by phone at 303-388-4962, or at the door the night of the event.
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 Coming Soon!
Fair Trade Oriental Rug Event
May 15–18
The Fair Trade Oriental Rug Event is almost here! Ten Thousand Villages will offer a selection of over 300 heirloom-quality Oriental rugs at Augustana, May 15–18. The event is a rare opportunity to invest in ethically made, hand knotted rugs that directly impact the livelihoods of adult artisans in Pakistan. A wide variety of sizes and styles will be available, including Persian, Bokhara, and many tribal varieties. Sales of the rugs help artisans send their children to school, provide housing, and ensure three meals a day, all while preserving a culturally rich art form passed down from generation to generation.
All are invited to attend the Free Introduction to Oriental Rugs Seminar on Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m. in the Anna Paulson Room. This one-hour seminar will explore the rug making process—from dyeing the wool to tying the fringes—and is ideal for anyone considering a rug purchase or who is simply interested in learning more about the art of Oriental rug making. Refreshments will be served and the seminar is free, but reservations are strongly encouraged. Call 303-316-8773.
Rug Event Hours:
Wednesday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. • Thursday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. • Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Ten Thousand Villages is a non-profit fair trade store located at 2626 E. 3rd Ave. Its mission is to create opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories to our markets through long-term fair trading relationships. For more information, please visit www.denver.tenthousandvillages.com.
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Trailblazers
Walker Ranch Hike
Saturday, May 18, leave Augustana’s south parking lot at 8:30 a.m. A diversity of ecosystems and wildlife abound along this trail west of Boulder. Remnants of a wildfire in 2000 can be seen. We will hike from the Walker Ranch Loop Trailhead to the South Boulder Creek Picnic Area where we will stop for lunch.
Rating: Easy to moderate
Distance: 4 miles round trip
Elevation: 7,500 to 6,400 feet
Guide: Laurie Scott (303-321-4954)
Support NAMIWalk and those with mental illness and their families!
 On Saturday, May 18, NAMI will hold NAMIWalks, a nationwide fundraising and mental health awareness program. Locally, the 5K (3.2 miles) walk will be at Central Park in the Stapleton Area. Augustana’s Tom Dorr is recruiting a team of walkers within Augustana’s high school youth ministry to walk. As these young people speak to family, friends and Augustana members, please show your support by sponsoring them for the walk.
Ways to help:
1. Support members of the youth group who contact you.
2. Contact Tom Dorr (303-349-6924).
3. Visit the NAMIWalks website (www.namiwalks.org/colorado).
There is no walker registration fee for the Walk. All participants are encouraged to collect donations from family members, friends, co-workers and business associates in support of their participation in the Walk.
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. All the funds collected by walkers will be used to fund NAMI’s programs here in Colorado.
To walk, to donate, or to learn more about NAMIWalks, visit www.namiwalks.org/colorado.
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On the fiftieth day of Easter we celebrate the Holy Spirit as the power of God among us that heals, forgives, inspires and unites. In the one Spirit we are baptized into one body, and at the Lord’s table the Spirit unites us for witness in the world.
From Sundays and Seasons, 2011
Worship at Augustana on Pentecost Sunday, May 19 with Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in Augustana’s Sanctuary. The color of the day is red with red geraniums in the Pentecost Garden. Wear red and come and worship!
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 Celebrate a great year
of Sunday school!
Time flies when you’re having fun, so it’s no surprise that the Sunday School year is coming to a close. With over 135 elementary, middle, and high school youth participating in weekly classes, art projects, and service and fellowship activities, nothing happens quietly, and the end of our school year will be a big Hoorah! The last day of Sunday school this semester is May 19. We will be having a celebration on this special day in Augustana’s courtyard 9:10–10:10 a.m.
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 High Point Singles
High Point Singles, a new ministry group for single Augustana members and friends who consider themselves middle adults, invites you to a Memorial Day Backyard Cookout at Gwynne Wilson’s, Sunday, May 26, noon. Hamburgers with all the fixings will be provided. Please bring a side dish and beverage to share. Contact Gwynne (303-915-8487 or gwynnemwilson@yahoo.com) for details or directions.
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 Recycle your unwanted items for Augustana’s garage sale!
Saturday, June 15 is Augustana’s annual garage sale hosted by Children’s and Family Ministry. Clean out your closets and drop your treasures off in Rooms 10 and 11 of the education building, May 21–June 14. Funds raised support the senior high mission trip to Los Angeles this summer. Contact garage sale coordinator Lisa Boe-Sims with any questions (llboesims@msn.com). If you would like to arrange a pick-up for large items, contact Cary Mathis (303-388-4678 ext. 107 or mathis@augustanadenver.org). Pick-up will be Friday, June 14.
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 Vacation Bible School at Augustana
led by Sky Ranch staff!
Sky Ranch Day Camp/Vacation Bible School at Augustana is Monday, June 17–Thursday, June 20, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and Friday, June 21, 9 a.m.–noon. Counselors from Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp lead a lively week of Bible stories, music, games, and arts & crafts for kids Kindergarten through 6th grade. Register online at www.augustanadenver.org or in Augustana’s office. Cost is $35/individual or $60/family. Parents, please provide sack lunches for your children. Family and friends are invited to a celebration led by Day Camp children and youth, Thursday, June 20, 3 p.m.
Help with Vacation Bible School!
Adults and youth are welcome to help with Sky Ranch Day Camp. Contact Cary Mathis (303-388-4678 ext. 107 or mathis@augustanadenver.org).
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Music Art Drama Worship Camp
“Elijah and the Chariot of Fire”
Spend a week exploring the story of Elijah through music, art and drama. Campers who participate in the week-long camp must commit to leading worship Sunday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m.
- Monday, June 24–Friday, June 28, 9 a.m.– noon and Sunday, June 30, 10–11:30 a.m.
- For children entering Kindergarten–6th grade
- Cost: $35 per child or $60 max per family
- Registration forms are available at Augustana’s entrance tables and online at www.augustanadenver.org.
For more information, contact LeEtta Choi (303-388-4678 or choi@augustanadenver.org). Scholarships are available.
Junior counselors needed
for MAD Worship Camp
Middle school and senior high youth, do you enjoy kids, need something to do this summer, and love volunteering? We need your help and energy for MAD Worship Camp, June 24–28. To get involved contact LeEtta Choi (choi@augustanadenver.org or 303-388-4678 ext. 104).
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