Transitional Ministry: The Journey Between Pastors

The Transitional Team begins in-person interviews this week!  This includes a tour of the church, a meeting with Denver Presbytery’s Ministry Relations Committee to confirm the fit of our congregation and a candidate, social time together and an in-person interview.  We will keep you posted.  Please keep us in your prayers.

If you have any questions for us, please feel free to reach out to Julia Henderson at trffczr@ecentral.com.

• The Session reflected on the congregational conversation that was hosted a few weeks ago.  Overall, the Session felt it was a great meeting where people were engaged, overall it was very positive, and the counter viewpoints that were raised were helpful in our discernment and decision making.    We were reminded by our Session moderator that grief is a very powerful force during times of transition.  We were reminded  to be tender with one another and to keep in mind that Session has been elected to lead this church, in a positive and fruitful manner.
• There was a formal vote from Session to approve the addition of a new position.
• Budget Recommendations from Personnel will be coming soon in preparation for the 2026 budget.
• New Worshipping Community Study Team Update Sheryl Johnson will join, as will Joann Briggs,  and we will ask Transitional Pastor to join the team and provide an outside perspective through the discernment process.

ZMP News – For the latest news on what is happening at the Heather Chimhoga Orphan Care, (HCOC) click on the link.  See how the community steps in to help with the needs of the children. https://tinyurl.com/286abh65

Please come help clean up outside Saturday November 15th, 9am to Noon. Refreshments will be provided.

In the event of unfavorable weather, the make-up day will be scheduled for November 22nd.

     The Fall Food Drive has begun. Please donate between now and Nov 9th for the Fall Harvest Food drive!

Lori and Julia will be hosting a Mystery Dinner here November 8th in the Fellowship hall. There are still a few spots to sign up to attend or help. Signup sheets will be in the Narthex. Please sign up or you can call Jen in the office and she will put your name on the list.

The directory link on the app and website has been disabled to help protect everyone's privacy and keep everyone's information secure.

This feature will not be restored online, but a printed copy of the directory will be available this Sunday. We ask please only take one printed copy per household. If anyone needs more information please call Jen on the Church's office phone.

Thanks so much for understanding and helping us keep everyone's information safe.

The Wired Word Discussion Group  This group meets in the Founder’s Room here at the church  Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.  The group reads from a publication called The Wired Word, and after reading the articles, they discuss the various topics each week.  If you’re interested in joining this discussion group, you can contact Bret Stibley at sibleyhb22@gmail.com

Women’s Bible Study:  The Women’s Bible study group meets the second Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m. and tries to finish up by 4:00 p.m.  They meet in homes and take turns hosting and leading the Sessions.  If you’re interested in joining you can contact Connie Gauditz at cgauditz@comcast.net  or sign up in the church office where you can pick up the guide.

“Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you wait all day long.”     Psalm 25.5

Joann Briggs asks to please pray for Gwen Wilson who turned 96 Saturday. Health problems continue to plague her.

Prayer Request from Amy Jones: We are moving my son to Grand Junction next weekend. I pray for safe travels and good weather.

Please pray for Donna Brand (Lisa's mom). Her condition is declining fast.

Julie Dickman asks to pray for my friend Charles Irby who fell and broke his hip. He's in an acute care nursing home.

Please pray for Mark Dutka who is having surgery on his pituitary gland.

Please pray for healing for Joe Henderson's sister, Kathleen. She has been hospitalized and will be moving to rehab tomorrow.

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Mark 11:24

Lucas Henderson 11/2

Janice Dickensheets 11/7

Many thanks to our Nursery Attendants and our volunteers who are working with our children during worship.  It’s been wonderful to see our young people attending service, and then having the opportunity to do some learning and have some fun each Sunday.  And, it’s been wonderful to be able to offer nursery services to those who need it.  Our nursery volunteers create a loving and supportive environment for our youngest children during service, and it’s heartwarming to see them in action.  Thanks to all of you!

Thanks also to you as our congregation for participating in our Commitment Sunday.  Your work in supporting the Kingdom of God is critical to all aspects of the work of our church.  The Session would like to thank all of your for your ongoing commitment and support.

The Faithful of every generation

An excerpt from the Companion to the Book of Common Worship (Geneva Press, 2003, 150-151)

All Saints’ Day is a time to rejoice in all who through the ages have faithfully served the Lord. The day reminds us that we are part of one continuing, living communion of saints. It is a time to claim our kinship with the “glorious company of apostles … the noble fellowship of prophets … the white-robed army of martyrs” (Te Deum). It is a time to express our gratitude for all who in ages of darkness kept the faith, for those who have take the gospel to the ends of the earth, for prophetic voices who have called the church to be faithful in life and service, for all who have witnessed to God’s justice and peace in every nation.

To rejoice with all the faithful of every generation expands our awareness of a great company of witnesses above and around us like a cloud (Hebrews 12:1). It lifts us out of a preoccupation with our own immediate situation and the discouragements of the present. In the knowledge that others have persevered, we are encouraged to endure against all odds (Hebrews 12:1-2). Reminded that God was with the faithful of the past, we are reassured that God is with us today, moving us and all creation toward God’s end in time.

Last Week’s Attendance:  72

If you can’t join us in person, please visit our website to view our services online. Contact:  If you have any questions or need information, you can call the church office at: 303-659-2192, or you can contact our office manager Jen  at jen@brightonfirstpres.org or Clerk of Session, Kim at clerkofsession@brightonfirstpres.org.  You can also reach us through our website at www.brightonfirstpres.org