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We are a vibrant family of faith rooted in God's Word, gathering together to worship, and equipped to share the love of Christ with the world. We are a caring community that is passionate about serving others and growing closer to Christ. We believe Jesus Christ is our Savior, the source of our compassion and acceptance and the drive behind our desire to share God’s love.
Welcome to our
Worship Service
at 10:00 a.m.
February 16, 2025.
The Service will be available for livestream, or to be viewed on our YouTube channel later.​
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YouTube Channel Link -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGL4zscdHkbzvFzF4iuZE2g
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A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR RICHARD
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“But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both into one and has broken down the dividing wall.”- Ephesians 2: 13-14
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In preparation for our Pura Vida Lunch & Learn Sunday, I am sharing a reflection that I wrote in July after we returned from Guatemala. This trip was amazing in so many ways. Please come to our Lunch & Learn Sunday following worship as we share more about our experience!
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I continue reflecting on the Pura Vida mission trip to Guatemala and how it was so special. This scripture from Ephesians reminds us that Christ has broken down the barriers and made us one, whether we’re here in Colorado or in places far away, like Guatemala. I experienced how Christ makes us one on this mission trip.
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When we meet people we don’t know, seeing beyond our differences doesn’t always happen, at least initially. In the beginning of the mission trip, when I first began teaching the children, I first noticed our differences. These differences included skin color, language, age, culture, and more. But as we got to know each other during the week, I started noticing our similarities that we’re hiding underneath the surface. Once this happened, I came to realize they were just children in a different place. They’re God’s children, like us.
Shakespeare said one of favorite quotes, “the eyes are the window to your soul.” We were told this quote at the beginning of the week to inspire us to look into the eyes of the children as we taught them. In my experience, when I look into someone’s eyes, it does affect how I see them and how they feel seen. I no longer see differences. I begin to see our common humanity. I see how we are all one in Christ. We are all children of God, despite our outward differences. The differences don’t matter in the long run. What matters most is that Christ is our peace, and it’s through Christ we are united in a deep way our world has trouble understanding. But we understand. Paul certainly understood, for he proclaimed this peace to those far off and those near, so that no one in Christ is any longer a stranger or alien, but “fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God.”
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Paul calls us all to remember that Christ is our peace. Christ is our peace when our hearts are troubled. Christ is our peace in our community and nation. And Christ is also our peace all over the world. It’s Jesus that enables us to connect with God’s children both near and far and do mission in places that are very different from our communities. For he has broken down the dividing wall. It’s through Christ all of us are woven together in a beautiful mosaic that is the family of God. We are all made one through Christ.
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I had such an amazing time in Guatemala on the Pura Vida mission trip. I give thanks to the Love in Action Committee and our church for supporting me going on this trip. I give thanks to Pura Vida and all those who did so much work to make this mission trip possible. And I give thanks to the many people in Guatemala who were so welcoming and warm, including the children. I taught them English, but I feel like they taught me so much as well. Above all, I was reminded by them that we are all one in Christ, and this is something I will never forget. I look forward to sharing a lot more about my trip on Sunday at our Lunch & Learn.
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May the Love of God be with you,
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Pastor Richard
Services, Bible Studies and Events
Love in Action
Mission of the Month
Rooted Wisdom Africa
Piggy Plummet
The BIG day finally arrived. One week ago, on Friday, January 31, Church of the Hills’ TEAM PIGGY took their place at the starting line of the first ever Rooted Wisdom Africa Piggy Plummet. Other piggies joined Team Church of the Hills, including the BUNCO piggies and many others from Church of the Hills’ proud piggy purchasers. Church of the Hills was well represented, but the competition was tough with 747 piggies ready to take the plunge to victory. Members of the Team Church of the Hills piggy phan club gathered at noon to cheer on the team. The suspense grew as the piggies flew toward the itty bitty target. The referee pulled piggies out of the winners’ hole~ who would the winner be? 3,2,1–CHURCH OF THE HILLS!!!
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Besides being fun and very silly, what is the Piggy Plummet all about? RWA has a big dream and these little piggies are helping them reach their goal. Designs are in place to build a Community Empowerment Center and Demonstration Farm that will provide the opportunity, tools and education for an estimated 10,000 Ugandan citizens to become empowered and independent in a multitude of trades. $16,450 was raised as piggies were purchased to support this cause, providing enough money to build 2 classrooms for the CEC-DF. Team Church of the Hills won $3500! We will be donating this money to Rooted Wisdom Africa to help reach this ambitious goal.
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“Love in Action” is the Church of the Hills mission team. The primary goal of the Love in Action Team is to serve the needs of others locally, nationally and internationally. The people of Church of the Hills are blessed with unique gifts; although the size of our congregation is smaller, sharing these gifts remains a vital part of our outreach ministry.
The “Love in Action” Committee will guide us to be Christ’s faithful Witnesses. As such, we will share a deep life of service, and participate in God’s mission to care for the needs of the sick, the poor, and the lonely to establish Christ’s just, loving, and peaceable rule in the world.
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