FROM OUR PASTOR - Woodmen Valley Chapel

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The Vision of
Woodmen Valley Chapel
To launch and strengthen
a fleet of Christ-following
communities who are
compassionately sailing
through a turbulent
culture toward a deeper
amazement of God’s grace.
Three Implications of
Our Amazement
(Indications of the
amazement we already
have as well as catalysts for
deeper amazement.)
Exploring
If we are amazed, we
will Explore God’s Grace
through digging into
Scripture and applying it to
the story of our personal
and corporate journey.
Experiencing
If we are amazed, we will
Experience God’s Grace
through acknowledging our
desperation and submitting
it to the forgiveness and
power of His intervention
through Christ, resulting in
an authentic relationship
with Him as well as
others in community,
and experiencing daily
transformation as a result.
Expressing
If we are amazed, we will
Express God’s Grace by
fully engaging with life,
worshiping on an everyday
basis, communicating
the liberating gospel of
grace to others, living
lives of compassion within
and outside the walls
of the church, all in an
environment of creativity
and calling.
FROM OUR PASTOR
On either side of Spain’s Coat of Arms are two columns known as the
“Pillars of Hercules,” the ancient name given to the Straits of Gibraltar.
Around the pillars there is a banner bearing a Latin phrase: Plus Ultra.
Translated literally, it means “more beyond.”
Centuries ago, the phrase on that same banner was Ne Plus Ultra, “nothing more
beyond.” In fifteenth century Spain, it referred to the belief that there was nothing
beyond the Straits of Gibraltar. When people looked west, they believed there was
nothing beyond the ocean’s horizon except for the edge of the world.
So how did Spain’s motto get changed from “nothing more beyond” to “more beyond”?
In the first part of the sixteenth century, King Charles I of Spain made the alteration after
a gentleman named Christopher Columbus “sailed the ocean blue.” His voyage resulted
in the discovery of lands and realities the people of Spain had been missing.
At Woodmen Valley Chapel, we are continually acknowledging there is “more
beyond”… in our worship, in our community life, in our outreach and impact, in our
pursuit of Truth and amazement over God’s grace.
In this issue of The Woodmen Journal, you’ll be able to read stories about the “more
beyond” efforts of some WVC versions of Christopher Columbus. A slight difference
is that we are heading “east” instead of “west”! Our Woodmen Heights campus is a
source of both curiosity and excitement for many and you’ll be able to read the history
and get the latest updates on our exploration of God’s purposes for us on the eastern
side of our city.
I would also like to encourage you to ensure that what’s happening out at Woodmen
Heights is an object of your intercession and prayer. In the midst of this strange
economic climate, we simply want to obey God and follow His lead! I’m very grateful to
be journeying with you—at Rockrimmon as well as Woodmen Heights …
Plus Ultra,
Matt Heard, Senior Pastor
How c an w e afford th is ma ga z i n e ?
Since the launch of The Woodmen Journal, we have heard that question a
lot. For the Communication Arts Team, it is not a new question.
Late last year, when we were dreaming up The Woodmen Journal, we asked ourselves
the same question; can we really afford this?
We quickly realized that in any economic climate, let alone the current financial
uncertainties, this would have to be a “budget neutral” project; meaning we couldn’t
spend any more money than was already planned in our budget. Every dollar spent on
The Woodmen Journal would have to come from trimming in other areas.
Through the winter, we looked for places in the Communications budget where
we could cut spending and still meet the needs of the Woodmen family. We talked to
our print vendor and found the most cost-effective size for the weekly bulletin. We cut
back on radio advertising and we even took steps to bring more print jobs in-house by
making better use of the equipment we already have.
In the end, we found the money we needed. With the guidance of the Finance
Team, the blessing of the Elders and the help of a huge crew of dedicated and talented
volunteers, we are able to bring you the high quality product you are holding, while still
being good stewards of the tithes and offerings you entrust to Woodmen Valley Chapel.
IN TH IS ISSUE
The Future of Woodmen Heights?
by Doug Olsen, Executive Pastor
Wondering what’s next for our growing
community? Executive Pastor Doug Olsen shares
how Woodmen made the decision to “Go east ... ”
and gives us a glimpse of what’s to come.
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Senior Editor
Art Director
Dan Schultz
Designers
Jason Fleming
Senior Designer, WVC
Luke Flowers
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Chuck Haas
CONTENTS
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WHERE ARE THOSE PEOPLE ...
PASTORAL CARE
3
CONNECTIONS
4
FACE2FACE
WORSHIP ARTS
5
Facebook, High Schoolers and a conversation about
Woodmen Heights
SPORTS & REC
6
BEHIND THE SCENES
7
WOMEN
8
Wondering how WVC connects services on opposite
sides of the city? So were we...
NEW FRIENDS
Community at The Heights in a new way
2 5 | EMBRACING OUR CITY
Showing God’s love in challenging situations
FIND OU T MO RE
Trying to keep up with everything that’s happening at
Woodmen? Visit woodmenvalley.org for information,
upcoming events and to listen to sermons online.
Interested in joining The Woodmen Journal Team?
Have a good story to tell?
Send us an email at journal@woodmenvalley.org.
Like The Woodmen Journal?
Love the Earth?
The Woodmen Journal is also available online
at woodmenjournal.com.
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Katie Haas
CommArts Coordinator, WVC
Rob Huff
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Scott Johnson
bmbdesign.net
Amy Kiechlin
Lisa Ruppert
lruppert75@yahoo.com
Story Contributors
Deb Brown
Julie Crandall
Judy Dunagan
Rich Griffith
LEGACY 50+
10
Matt Heard
HIGH SCHOOL
12
Mark Skalberg
MIDDLE SCHOOL
13
FEATURE
14
GET CONNECTED
18
SMALL GROUPS
19
GLOBAL IMPACT
20
MEN
21
STEWARDSHIP
22
Chelsea Schultz
SINGLE ADULTS
24
Photography
A.C.T.S.
25
Dan Schultz
CHILDREN
26
Consultation
CALENDAR
28
Randy Scott
Dick Siever
Copy Editors/Proofers
Bob Condron
Allison Filkins
Katie Haas
Sonja Haas
Sandy Housley
Leura Jones
Susan Post
Project Coordinator
Kevin Feldotto
Adele Mulford
Printing
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Coming soon to The Woodmen Journal and woodmenjournal.com
A new feature designed to help you answer those burning questions you have
always wanted to ask, but never got the chance.
In future editions of The Woodmen Journal, the pastoral staff at Woodmen will be
answering your questions about life, faith and what it means to follow Christ.
How does it work? It’s simple. Submit your questions online at
woodmenjournal.com. Every month, we will answer
questions here in print and on the web at woodmenjournal.com.
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in the Atrium
KEVIN FELDOTTO | Pastor, Pastoral Care
Atrium (n) \ā-trē-əm\ : a many-storied court in a building
(as a hotel) usually with a skylight.
The Atrium at Woodmen Valley Chapel’s Woodmen Heights
campus is a physical structure. The many windows, the large
fireplace and the warm colors lend a relaxed feel. But even a casual
observer, pausing for a time to observe the space, would notice
something more. This structure contains life.
The early morning light pours from the high windows,
spotlighting the table where a volunteer arranges the sacred donuts.
At a nearby table, two families catch up on life to the sound of the
band rehearsing in the auditorium. This is their Sunday morning
tradition—arriving before most others, they connect over coffee and
hot chocolate.
Pastoral Care
LIFE
James doesn’t hate him. In fact, James seems to be looking past the
failures to the man God created.
Over at the bookstore, Mary peruses a book on parenting
teens. She and her husband could use some help with their
16-year-old son. Putting him up for adoption has seemed like a
pretty good option these last few weeks.
Tommy runs to the Children’s desk with an expectant smile.
He doesn’t understand why Daddy has been gone, but he does
know that every week there will be people here who make him
feel safe. His mom prays that he will some day understand a God
who never leaves.
The Thompson family sits around the table, some with
their Bibles open. As the message moves into communion,
they pause to remember what Christ’s sacrifice means to them.
In this holy moment, these parents realize they are a family
embraced by God.
This is real life—pain, joy, loss, deep laughter, tears,
joking, extreme sorrow—it can all be found in this
room. It is people sharing each other’s burdens and joys;
laughing with those who rejoice and crying with those
who mourn.
This is life in the Atrium.
UPCOMING EVENTS
GriefShare Workshop: May 7–July 30
When: 6:30-8:30 pm
Where: Rockrimmon Worship Center, Room 107
Cost: $20 Registration: woodmenvalley.org/griefshare
People begin to stream in and Jim greets them with a smile
that comes easily. Seeing Tom and Lois come through the doors,
he is quick to embrace them. Well aware of what they are going
through, he leads them over to the fireplace. As they are warmed
by the fire, Jim prays that God would make His presence real in
the midst of their pain.
On the sofa, a youth leader leans in close as Jill tentatively
begins to explain her addiction. The cutting started a year ago, but
shame has kept her silent. Feeling safe with this friend, she pours
out what has been imprisoned for too long.
People arriving for their Sunday adult classes gather to swap
jokes and give each other a hard time. They tell stories from the
past week, and share plans and dreams for the coming days. For
many, this group has become their family.
Frank talks with James next to Guest Central. Frank doesn’t
really believe that God would want anything to do with him.
Weighed down by his moral failures, he is convinced God probably
hates him, or at least He should. One thing is clear this morning,
Resumé Writing Workshop: May 16
When: 8 am–4 pm
Cost: $10
Boundaries Workshop: May 27, June 3 and June 10
When: 6:30–8:30 pm
Where: Rockrimmon Community Center, Room 100
Cost: $10
Who Are You Now? Finding Hope in the Midst of Job Loss: June 8
When: 6:30–8:30 pm
Where: Rockrimmon Community Center, Room 100
Cost: No fee
MS/LUPUS Wellness Group Meeting & Luncheon: June 2
Former NASA Astronaut Brigadier General, USA, Ret. Robert L.
Stewart will be sharing the story of his own spiritual journey.
He represented man’s first untethered operations from a spacecraft
in flight and is in the Army Aviation Hall of Fame, 2007.
When: Meeting: 10–11:30 am; Luncheon: 11:45 am–1 pm
To register for the above events, visit woodmenvalley.org/
workshops. For more information, call Lana at 719.388.4972.
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CONNECTIONS
?
What’s the
purpose of
Woodmen Valley Chapel’s Connections Bookstore
exists for two very simple reasons:
To serve you!
To bless our church!
We want to serve you by providing the best possible resources
available. We carry a broad variety of resources—books on
foundational Christian theology share space with practical books
on prayer, parenting and relationships. A good Christian novel is
a great escape from the everyday and Connections carries a large
selection. Continually looking for ways we can serve you beyond
your expectations, we have added a number of gift items to allow
you to express your faith while giving to others. We carry a full
selection of Willow Tree Angels (a great Mother’s Day gift). In
addition to frames, art, figurines and a broad assortment of cards,
check out the Christian themed skateboards that match some
of the t-shirts and lifestyle jewelry we have carried for years. We
look forward to always bringing you a great selection of resources
to encourage you and allow your faith to be enriched.
As important as it is to serve our congregation with products
and services that increase their love for Christ, we see a great deal
of meaning in giving blessings back to the staff and church.
To do this, we:
• offer extra discounts that save
the church money.
• run programs and provide
assistance that extends the
ability of Woodmen to reach
out to those who seek help.
• oversee the library.
• pray for, care for and guide
hundreds of people every year
to the appropriate ministry
connection they need for
encouragement and healing.
• give away thousands of dollars
of free food and coffee,
sermon CDs and books.
Pat Walter–Manager
Connections Bookstore & Café
Our desire is that the more successful the store becomes,
the more we will be able to bless ministries financially through
special projects, or by bringing guests in for ministry enrichment.
Thank you for being part of Woodmen Valley Chapel and
for being part of the community of Connections Bookstore. We
enjoy every moment of walking alongside you and witnessing
your journey toward a deeper amazement of God’s grace.
Upcoming Events
May 10 – Mother’s Day (special Gift Packages available; see
our ad on page 11)
May – Graduation (books and cards of congratulations and
encouragement)
June 21 – Father’s Day (Special Gift Packages available)
June – Lisa Tawn Bergren release party: God Found Us You
An Untroubled Heart
By Micca Campbell
Micca Campbell knows all too well the unpredictable nature of life. As the 21-yearold mother of an infant son, her world was shattered when she lost her husband to
a tragic accident. Reeling from her loss, Micca feared for her future, and struggled
to overcome her aching loneliness. Yet in her darkest moment, she discovered God’s
remedy for her deepest fears. Micca presents a woman’s guide for living a carefree,
worry-free life. She explores the anxieties of every woman’s heart from insecurities,
to finances, to marital challenges, to raising healthy children.
Visit us online at connectionsbookstore.com
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WORSHIP ARTS
Ever wonder how Woodmen connects worship services on opposite sides of Colorado Springs?
Read on for some answers about the people and technology that bring us together every weekend.
Why bother with connecting the
campuses? Why not just have
separate worship services?
We are one church in multiple
locations. For us to truly be one church, it’s
important that we celebrate God’s worth
together. There’s something powerful
that happens when God’s people come
together to worship and praise Him.
Seeing and hearing people worshipping
simultaneously at other locations, and
joining them in worship, is a great way for
us to express being one church.
How do the musicians play together
at multiple sites?
Very carefully! The team from one
campus takes the lead on a given song. As
their team plays, the bands at the other
sites are hearing selected instruments to
allow them to provide the rest of the sound
in the venue where they are playing. Here’s
an example: When the band at Woodmen
Heights is leading a song, the musicians
and worshippers on stage hear only the
musicians in the room with them. The
people at Rockrimmon hear the worship
leader’s vocal, the leader’s instrument, and
the drums from Woodmen Heights, in
addition to the musicians playing in the
Rockrimmon sanctuary.
How do we make the connection
to see and hear the people at the
other campus?
The campuses are connected through
dedicated lines on the Qwest Metro
Optical Ethernet (QMOE). This allows
us to send four channels of audio and
two channels of video between the two
campuses. We’re guaranteed 16
megabytes of bandwidth. Prior to
switching to the QMOE last year, we
were using four bundled T-1 lines.
The QMOE gives us more bandwidth,
and is more economical and reliable. We
use equipment called a VBrick at each
campus to encode and decode the audio
and visual signals from our services so they
can be transmitted over IT lines.
How do you plan and coordinate
worship services with multiple sites?
We always want significant parts of
the services to happen live in all the sites.
In addition to Rockrimmon Worship
Center and Woodmen Heights, the Video
Café in the Stone Chapel has a smaller
worship team each week. So the music, the
greeting, the teaching, and other creative
elements such as dance or painting, are
divided between venues. A lot of thought
and prayer goes into selecting songs and
creating a service flow that minimizes
distractions and allows the Spirit room
to move. We build the service around a
theme or central idea so the songs, videos
and teaching all come together to set
the stage so people can respond to the
Lord. We hope that worship will be a
transformational encounter with God as
we respond to His revelation.
I’ve been thinking about serving at
WVC. Do you ever need volunteers?
YES! We’re looking for more
ministry partners to run video cameras,
lights and the computers that project the
words on to the screens. You don’t even
need experience! WVC’s Sight and Sound
team will train you, and you only need to
serve one weekend a month. We’re also
looking for a few people with audio and
video experience. If you’d like to find out
more about joining the team, get in touch
with Annie Stevens at 719.388.5021 or
astevens@woodmenvalley.org.
Some of the crew that help
make everything happen at
Woodmen Heights.
On the screens we see a lot of video
from the other campus. Who makes
that happen?
It takes a team of 25 people each
weekend to bring the sights and sound
of the services to the congregation.
A producer and director at each
campus coordinate the visuals that are
presented. The director at each campus
communicates via headset with a group of
camera operators to let them know which
shots are needed. The camera team gets
a workout keeping up with the worship
team and the speakers, especially when
Pastor Doug Olsen is teaching!
“
Sports & Rec
More than
a game …
Woodmen Heights Sports Mixes
Competition and Praise
Paul Matthys | coordinator, Sports & REc
Sports Camp Coach
Inducted into Soccer
Hall of Fame
Coach Lou Sagastume
was inducted into the Soccer
Hall of Fame in mid-February,
capping a 35-year career that
included coaching the Men’s
Soccer program at The United
States Air Force Academy.
Coach Sagastume, known as the
father of Falcon Soccer, built Air
Force into one of the most respected programs in the
nation during his 28 seasons as head coach at the
Academy.
Despite all his achievements in the soccer world,
Lou is the first to dismiss these awards for the glory
of God through Jesus Christ. Lou believes that sports
have gone astray in this country and other parts of
the world, and it’s time to bring it back using God’s
principles of faith, commitment, integrity and more.
Coach Sagastume can always be overheard telling
his players, “A medal or game won by cheating only
fools the world but never God.”
Coach Sagastume will be teaching Woodmen
Valley Chapel’s 4th Annual Youth Soccer Camp
July 6-10. The camp is also coached by additional
Division 1 coaches and Coach Sagastume is assisted
by prior college and high school stand-out players.
Most any Monday or Tuesday evening you will hear the sounds of
competition coming out of the gym at Woodmen Heights.
But these sounds are different players. Several players have college
from most gyms in the country. experience and come out to meet
While you do hear players directing new players. One player has invited
play on the basketball and volleyball all the volleyball players he works
courts, you also hear players talking with as a way to introduce them to
amongst themselves about how Christ. “This is a ministry to me,
Jesus Christ has changed their lives. to share the Gospel while playing
Several players, who do not attend hard. Some guys need it.” The recent
a church on a regular basis, were closing of several church volleyball
recently invited by Woodmen Valley programs in Colorado Springs has
players to check out a volleyball open drawn Christian players to join
gym. One such player mentioned Woodmen Valley players at open
“The play here is different—it’s gyms and leagues. Kevin Campbell,
tough and fun at the same time, who oversees the churches leagues,
without the foul yelling. There may said “This is a great way for
be something to it here,” he said Christian volleyball players to come
with a sheepish smile.
together as a community and to
Monday nights at Woodmen invite their friends who don’t go to
Heights finds Chad Dewey running church.” Kevin doesn’t just say these
the show at the basketball open words lightly. His team includes
gym. Chad cuts an imposing figure a couple who is exploring the love
at 6 feet 6 inches and 250 pounds. of Christ. Every team is required
If you happen to have a budding soccer player or
But you quickly find that Chad is to hold a spot open on their team
a child that is interested in learning the correct way
a humble, friendly man who loves for reaching out to others. If you
to play soccer, visit woodmenvalley.org/sports for
to share the story of what Christ would like to learn more about
more information.
has done in his life. Chad has been these open gyms and more, visit
known to say, “I’ll dunk on you, but woodmenvalley.org/sports.
in a loving way.” Chad leads the
group in prayer and
makes sure that the
level of competition
stays up and appropriate.
As a fitness instructor,
Learn from a dozen current NFL ath- • Coached by NFL Athletes
Chad sets an example
letes, like Chris Kuper, Broncos; Ryan
• Professional, Certified
of fitness to all ages of
Lilja, Colts; Eric Ghiaciuc, Bengals;
Speed & Agility Trainers
Eric Green, Cardinals; Duke Preston,
When:
players who come out
•
12:1 ratio between
Bills;
Alfonso
Boone,
Chiefs,
to play.
Coaches & Participants
and
Brandon
Jones,
Titans
Tuesday
Nights
• Daily “Off the Field” with
just to name a few.
brings out Colorado
the Pros teaching character
Springs’ best volleyball
qualities that relate to footFor More Information and to Register:
www.profootballcamp.com or call: 719-266-9308
ball and everyday life.
Behind the Scenes
Elmer Hess’ Commitment to Service
Don Needham | Pastor, Legacy Ministries
Check out a strand of Hess family DNA and you will
probably find a gene programmed for weekend church
attendance. Elmer is certain that his Pennsylvania Mennonite
family had him in services the first weekend of life. His deep
bass voice became a part of the choir shortly after puberty!
Other predominant Hess genes are character and dependability.
When he says, “I’ll take care of that,” he means it!
This commitment to be present and serve behind the scenes
is non-negotiable when it comes to Elmer’s walk with God. Since
joining Woodmen when the Liberty Campus was opened in
2002, Elmer and his wife Anna, along with adult sons Glenn and
Darryl and daughter-in-law Kandel, have exhibited servanthood
in multiple places: ushering, greeting and volunteering in the
Connections Bookstore to name a few.
Serving around the Woodmen Heights campus isn’t the end
of the story, however. Elmer is making plans for his second trip
to Brazil this September with a Joni and Friends Wheelchair
Distribution team.
Describing his passions of “being there” and “serving,”
Elmer says, “It was just the way I grew up. Serving as an usher
is a gift God gave me. I believe it’s my job to be a model for
my children.” That commitment to Christ must have rubbed off.
Elmer will tell you that his greatest joy is seeing his children and
their families live their lives as strong, serving believers.
Commitments are tested during hard times, and never was
Elmer’s “always be in church” attitude more striking than during
one tragic weekend in July, 2007. Elmer’s wife, Anna, died instantly
in a four-wheeling accident on a Friday afternoon. The following
Sunday morning, Elmer and his entire family of four children and
nine grandkids were in attendance for the 8:45 service. Asked
how they could be in church so shortly after Anna’s death, Elmer
simply replied “well, it’s Sunday and the Hesses are in church on
Sunday!”
Even through tragedy, the Hess commitment to service
continued to bless others. A little over a year after Anna’s
accident, Elmer got to experience the joy of seeing three suitcases
of Anna’s clothing given away to needy families during the 2008
wheelchair distribution in Brazil.
Without exception, you can expect a warm and genuine
greeting from Elmer as he serves each weekend at Woodmen
Heights. Until you’ve heard his deep, “rattle his cowboy boots”
laughter, your weekend is not complete. He has been known
to serve on the usher team at all three services during a regular
weekend, and was present for five out of six recent Easter services.
A congregation moves on the feet of its volunteers; often
unseen servants like Elmer Hess. Many at Woodmen Heights
have been blessed by Elmer’s commitment to being one of the
many people who use their spiritual gifts to help make Woodmen
a warm and inviting place.
For more information on how you can get involved, visit
woodmenvalley.org/getconnected.
Until you’ve heard Elmer’s deep, “rattle his
cowboy boots” laughter, your
weekend is not complete.
WOmen
Women’s Ministries
The Pursuit WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES
Our Women’s Bible Study Ministry is called The Pursuit
because we are passionate about pursuing a more intimate
relationship with God through studying His Word together.
During the school year, we have nearly 800 women attending
a weekly Bible study on one of our two campuses. Two of these
women, Connie Jackson and Kristin DuBois, share how the
Bible studies offered at Woodmen Heights have impacted
their journeys.
“God’s Different Plan” by CONNIE JACKSON
Have you ever had one of those seasons in your life in
which you were in some sort of transition, but you didn’t really
understand where God was leading? Last year was a year like that
for me. I knew there was something God wanted me to be doing,
but I didn’t have a clear handle on what that might be. I had a
desire to go where God wanted me, and so I offered my strengths
to Him. He instead decided to use my weaknesses. It seems that
God had a different plan.
Several times in the past I tried to fit in and attend women’s
Bible studies. I really enjoy studying the Word, but I don’t seem
to “blend” well. I am too loud, too tall, or too outspoken. I don’t
feel a connection to most women. My career was in a maledominated field, and I wasn’t interested in the things that most
women I met were interested in. Then God led me to the Beth
Moore Psalms of Ascent study at Woodmen Heights. I decided
to attend one study. It was short, convenient, and I had no other
plans for the summer. I decided that I would go to the study each
week, sit in the back, listen to the video and leave. I panicked
Lisa Wadin (left) and Connie Jackson (right). Lisa leads the Tuesday night
Women’s Bible study and Connie Jackson is a breakout group leader.
I ended up at Woodmen Heights in a Bible study with a
bunch of ladies I did not know, listening to Beth Moore, whom I
had never heard before. What an eye opener that study was! The
weekly videos were fascinating, the daily work at home caused
me to want to dig deeper in the Word—but the ladies were the
unexpected blessing. These are real ladies with real issues and
real hearts.
Since that first study, we have come to know one another
well, caring for and about each other. As we’ve journeyed through
Psalms, Daniel, and Esther, the group has changed. I find that
I am still unqualified, but it doesn’t matter anymore—we have
been able to build a bond that transcends Tuesday night. Sharing
concerns, joys, laughter and hardships, we continue to encourage
each other to be the women that God has called us to be—
women who do not wish to be irrelevant in this culture. It seems
that God had a different plan!
“First Class Ladies” by KRISTIN DUBOIS
Connie Jackson (front row, right) and her breakout group from the Tuesday
night Women’s Bible study at Woodmen Heights.
when I was asked to help by facilitating a small breakout group
of women. I didn’t feel qualified, but I reasoned that I could do
this for the summer; then I would find a more comfortable and
suitable place to serve—after all, I knew my strengths. It seems
that God had a different plan.
In December 2006, we moved to Colorado Springs for yet
another military assignment. It didn’t take long for us to find our
church home at Woodmen Heights or for me to see that there was
a women’s Bible study on Thursday mornings. I quickly joined.
By September of 2007, my husband had received orders to go
to Afghanistan for one year. Through those challenging months,
I continued to go to the Bible study and these wonderful women
kept me encouraged and prayed for our family every step of the
way. It was always a bright spot in my week to come and spend
the morning with these dear sisters during the ups and downs of
his deployment.
This past November, as my husband was about to return, I
asked the leaders to pray he would get an aisle seat on his flight
home. While it may seem like a small thing, he’s 6’ 4” with broad
shoulders, and being crammed in the middle seat of a very full
plane for 18-plus hours isn’t exactly an exciting prospect.
I also remembered a promise from the Bible: “Don’t worry
about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what
you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will
Dance
Soul
of the
Spiritual, sexual, and
relational healing from past
and present relationships
June 1-3, 2009
experience God’s peace,
which exceeds anything
we can understand. His
peace will guard your
hearts and minds as you
live in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6,7 (NLT)
As I shared this
request with the ladies,
one said, “Why don’t we
just pray for first class?”
It took me by surprise Our “First Class” leaders for the Thursday morning Bible study at
because I wasn’t sure if the Woodmen Heights. From left to right, Lainie MacDonald, Kristin
plane even had first class, DuBois and Bridget Jensen who started the study several years ago.
but I said, “Absolutely!”
When my husband arrived home, he called to tell me that he did indeed have a firstclass aisle seat all the way from Kyrgyzstan to Baltimore. I called Lainie MacDonald,
our facilitator, and told her the news, which she spread among the leaders. God used
that to encourage all of us that He answers our prayers!
Now we are unexpectedly moving again, and one of the things I will miss most
about Colorado Springs is this wonderful family of sisters in Christ. If you want to
have some amazing fellowship with women who are striving to learn the Word of
God and will genuinely care for you, please join the Woodmen Heights women on
Thursday mornings. These ladies are first class!
Summer Bible Studies
Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David
We are offering a summer Bible study for women at both campuses
starting the first week of June. Check out the information about the study
below and be sure to sign up online soon as these classes fill up quickly. We
hope you can join us!
This new Bible study combines two weeks of video teaching from
Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore and Kay Arthur. The video was filmed during
a Deeper Still event at which these three women explored their lives
and the life of David. You’ll laugh with them, cry with them, and
learn to love God with them. This study provides a total of six weeks
of interactive, in-depth Bible study and group discussion time.
Mondays at Rockrimmon • 6:30-8:30 pm
Starts June 1 • RR Worship Center, Room 107
Thursdays at Woodmen Heights • 6:30-8:30 pm
Starts June 4 • Room 104
Cost: $20 (Sorry, no childcare for our summer studies)
Register now at woodmenvalley.org/thepursuit.
290 E. Woodmen Road
Rockrimmon Community Center
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
woodmenvalley.org/dance
• Clothing Exchange NEW DATE—June 5-6
RR Community Center Gymnasium
• Bible Study for Military Wives—Hope for the Home Front
A summer group for Military Wives begins Wednesday nights
at Woodmen Heights on June 10.
LEGacy 50+
Finishing Well
upcoming legacy events
LEGACY
Friday Night Out (Rescheduled)
Avocation Fair featuring Andy Bromley “Unplugged”
Friday, May 22, 6:30 pm, Woodmen Heights Campus
BBQ Dinner ($5/person)
Do you want to connect with people in your age group who have common
interests and hobbies such as gardening, woodworking, restoring classic cars,
quilting, game nights, dance groups and more? We want to identify these common
interests and hobbies among Legacy Builders. This Friday Night Out, you can
check out the Avocation Tables around the Woodmen Heights Atrium and sign
up for the groups of your choice.
We’re looking for point people who will be willing to host the tables and
enter into discussion about forming common interest groups. If you’re interested
in helping out in any way or want to RSVP for the evening, contact Don at
dneedham@woodmenvalley.org or 719.388.4969.
Life Event Forum: Assisted Living Ministry
Saturday, June 27, 9:00 am
Rockrimmon Worship Center, Room 107
Legacy will partner with Crossroads Ministries for a training session with
President and Director, Kay Owen. Training is open to anyone at WVC who
would like to get involved in visiting and ministering in area nursing homes. For
more information, visit www.crossroadsusa.org.
LEGACY
Friday Night Out
“N’Awlins” Night with Mark Tedder
Friday, July 24, 6 pm, Rockrimmon Gym
Join us for Legacy’s 2nd Annual Fish Fry and Fun Night. We’ll have southern
fried catfish and N’Awlins’ style music provided by our own Mark Tedder. All
proceeds from the evening will go toward “Wheels for the World Gospel and
Wheelchair Distribution,” Legacy’s mission project in Brazil. To RSVP, contact
Don Needham at dneedham@woodmenvalley.org or 719.388.4969.
Legacy Anchors
Thursdays, 10:30 am
Rockrimmon Worship Center, Room 107
Join us for worship, teaching and friendmaking.
Contact Legacy Pastor Don Needham at 719.388.4969
or dneedham@woodmenvalley.org for more information
about Legacy.
Committed to
the motto that it
is better to “burn
out than rust out,”
Bob and Pat Trotter
display an infectious
energy for things that
really matter. Bob,
a retired industrial
engineer, and Pat,
a
retired
teacher
and homemaker, are
committed to using their blessings to
make a difference in the world.
Bob and Pat started attending
Woodmen Heights in December 2004,
just two months after the campus was
dedicated. They didn’t waste any time
getting involved, and today they are
the organizers and motivators behind
a multitude of Legacy service projects.
Recently, we had a chance to catch up
with Bob and Pat.
What brought you to WVC?
We needed a fresh church
experience. Woodmen Heights gives
us a place to experience our faith really
“coming alive.”
What keeps you at WVC?
There are so many things: we
found it really easy to connect and be
accepted, have great community in an
adult Bible study class, the spiritual
depth of people in leadership at
Woodmen and the many opportunities
to serve. These are several important
reasons why Woodmen Valley is our
home church.
Where have you plugged in to serve?
We organize the sewing of
wheelchair pads and bags for the
ministry in Brazil, sew blankets for
the homeless, work with the food
pantry and serve as transportation to
Legacy events. We’re even involved
in printing t-shirts!
Bob and Pat are living proof that
“retirement” from spiritual activities
and service should not be in a believer’s
vocabulary. Regardless of one’s age,
limitations or situation, it is always
possible to “Leave a Legacy.”
Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter
at woodmenvalley.org/legacy.
Mother’s Day
Gift Packages
from
Connections
Bookstore
Package A • $40
Patsy’s Chocolate,
a devotional, and a large
Willow Tree Angel all
wrapped in a beautiful
gift bag.
Package B • $25
Patsy’s Chocolate,
a journal, and a small
Willow Tree Angel all
wrapped in a beautiful
gift bag.
Rockrimmon Bookstore Hours
Tuesday 9 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 7 pm
Thursday 9 am - 7 pm
Saturday 2 - 8 pm
Sunday 8 am - 1 pm
Woodmen Heights
Bookstore Hours
Saturday 5 - 8 pm
Sunday 10 am - 1 pm
High School
Matt Ferrell spends a little time on Facebook talking with
students about their impressions of Woodmen Heights.
MATT FERRELL | HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRIES COORDINATOR, WOODMEN HEIGHTS
One Student Ministry, two locations is what makes Woodmen Valley Chapel (WVC) so unique. I have the
privilege of working with the Woodmen Heights (WH) students. I love Woodmen Heights. I love walking through the
Atrium on Sunday morning, watching students worshiping with their families, and then seeing those same students later that
night as we meet for FUSION. I recently had the opportunity to talk with several of the WH high school students—through
our Facebook page—about their memories of WH and what it has meant (and means) to them. I hope you get a glimpse of who we
are. Who knows, it may just motivate you to come join us on Sunday nights at 5:30!
1. What is appealing to you about Woodmen
Heights? What initially drew you when it was
meeting at Liberty High School?
Chris Jordahl: Knowing the people you worship
with on such a deep level is really important and that is
something I never had until I came to The Heights/Liberty.
Micah McEwan: I enjoy the smaller community that
WH has compared to Rockrimmon, especially at the high
school level.
Hans McConnell: I really enjoy the tight-knit
community we have. It seems like everyone knows
everyone else.
Peter Jordahl: WH is appealing to me because it is
small and everyone is really welcoming.
2. WVC is “One Church, two locations;” what
does that phrase mean to you?
MM: To me it means that even though we are two
separate groups of people, we can still come together and
be one. The one group, as a whole, has realized that we can
efficiently thrive as two communities that are tied together.
HM: It means that we are more effective and potent
when we reach out to the community because we have so
many more resources to draw from.
Kaitlin Thorp: “One church, two locations” means my
small community of friends and my family in Christ is just
a part of something so much bigger. It is our own little
model of how each follower of Christ plays a vital role in
being a part of the Body of Christ.
3. What keeps you coming to the Woodmen
Heights campus?
CJ: My best friends are there. I wouldn’t be complete
if I didn’t go every week.
MM: The biggest thing for me is the relationships that
I have there.
HM: I enjoy the friendships that I have made at
Woodmen, and the teaching is always good.
KT: WH has become my home. We are small enough
that I can feel like I know everyone but large enough that
I can keep meeting new people. I love the close-knit feel
with the benefits of a larger church.
PJ: Friends who I can always talk to and good lessons
which keep me strong in my faith. I often am humbled
at WH, because I do something incredibly stupid, but my
friends are there to catch me, and laugh with me.
4. “Community” is a word that is talked about
a lot. What does it mean and look like to have
community at Woodmen Heights?
HM: It means that we, as a group, are able to come
alongside each other to help in the hard times and celebrate
in the good times. It means that we always have someone
to look to for help and support in everyday things.
KT: Community at WH is people knowing each other
both on a casual level, and a deep level. I know that no
matter what is going on in my life, I have people I can
surround myself with who will love on me and pray with
me and we’ll make it though. It is the connection between
people and love that they have for one another.
PJ: It means that we aren’t all just neighbors and
acquaintances, but we are friends and we have each other’s
backs, “You mess with one of us, you mess with ALL of us!”
Join this discussion on Facebook and share
your thoughts with us! Simply search Woodmen
Heights FUSION. Or,
better yet … come
join us on Sunday
nights at 5:30 out at
The Heights!
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Feature
Doug Olsen | Executive Pastor
“Go west, young man” was a popular phrase attributed
to Horace Greeley, Founder of the New York Tribune in
the mid-1800s. The slogan served as the catalyst for a challenge
to our nation to seize the opportunity for growth and expansion
to the western plains. The actual quote was “Go west, young
man, and grow up with the country.” Who would have expected
that a similar challenge would be accepted by the leadership of
Woodmen Valley Chapel (WVC) over a century later, when the
decision was made to “Go east, Woodmen Valley, and grow with
the county.” The decision to plant a campus on the expanding
eastern corridor of Colorado Springs set in motion a dynamic
and exciting opportunity which embraced WVC’s vision “To
launch and strengthen a fleet of Christ-following communities …”
a vision which had begun to take shape in the spring of 2002.
A LITTLE BACKGROUND
In August of 2001, Matt Heard arrived as our new Senior
Pastor and we began listening for God’s direction regarding the
February 1980
begins life in a converted
chinchilla hut
next chapter in the story of WVC. During that next spring, the
visioning process culminated with a congregation-wide week of
prayer and fasting. We began to understand that God’s vision
for us was “To launch and strengthen a fleet of Christ-following
communities who are compassionately sailing through a turbulent
culture toward a deeper amazement of God’s grace.”
During this same season, the WVC leaders had been dealing
with the issue of how to accommodate our growing congregation
at our Rockrimmon location. That dilemma had been put on
hold while we clarified the new vision so the solution for more
space could be guided by God’s overall vision for us. The concept
of a “fleet of Christ-following communities” encapsulated our
yearning for enabling WVC, though large, to feel small through
a greater emphasis on small groups and service teams. But it also
directed us toward a more decentralized approach regarding our
larger-group gatherings. As a result of this clarification from
our new vision, we established that WVC was to be one church
that gathered in more than one location each week, and because
of the growth dynamics of the city, the next
additional location needed to be on the
eastern side of Colorado Springs.
June 1985
September 1982
40 families break ground
for the Stone Chapel
May 1985
Purchase of additional
8.5 acres at
Rockrimmon
Dedication of Noah’s Ark
June 1986
WVC calls Pastor Gary Huckabay
Immediately, two parallel initiatives began
to take shape: the first was the formulation of
a multiple-site strategy which culminated with
the launch of our Liberty Community which
began meeting on a temporary basis at Liberty
High School in October of 2002. As we started
dreaming, researching and experimenting, we
began to pioneer the technology needed for
simulcasting our weekend services in a way that
enabled us to worship weekly as two connected communities.
Little did we know this strategic process would place WVC on
the cutting edge of the emerging philosophy of multiple-site
church campuses. We regularly have visitors from around the
country, who want to observe how our phenomenal Technology
and Worship Arts teams implement this philosophy in our
weekend services.
The second initiative, which began right alongside the birth
of our multiple-site philosophy, was the search for a permanent
location for our Liberty Community. To do that, we focused on
the fastest growing sector of Colorado Springs: the eastern side
of our city. In the late 1990s, under the direction of former Senior
Pastor Jim Tomberlin, a group of WVC leaders began to explore
the possibility of acquiring property in the yet-to-be developed
Powers Corridor in order to open up another campus. After
prayerful consideration, the Elders determined that it was not
God’s timing to move forward then, yet the initial seeds had been
planted within our church leadership regarding a multi-campus
strategy. Fast-forward to 2002 … we knew it was indeed time, and
the process of transforming our temporary Liberty Community
into what is now our Woodmen Heights Community had begun.
We were finally “heading east!”
The next step in the process was to trust God to provide
the land on which the church could develop its east campus. To
accomplish this, a committee was formed to consider a variety
of locations for this permanent church site. Initially, the goal
was to obtain a tract of land sufficient to accommodate a church
campus. Little did the team know that God had a much bigger
plan for WVC. Following a series of inquiries and closed doors, a
considerably larger tract of land became available on the northeast
corner of Woodmen and Marksheffel Roads. The opportunity
offered an initial 50 acres, with an option to purchase an additional
February 1990
Five acres adjacent to
Rockrimmon campus donated
Spring 1987
Third Sunday morning
service added
February 1991
WVC calls Senior Pastor
Jim Tomberlin
63 acres at a future date. Suddenly, the dream of another campus
expanded to a vision of influencing an entire community.
MOVING FORWARD
Sensing God’s direction in December 2003, after a season of
prayer and fasting, the Elders were unanimous in their decision
to move forward with the purchase of the original 50 acres which
was later annexed into the city. It appeared that God had not
only provided the land, but acreage sufficient to influence the
design of a community in what was anticipated to be the future
hub of Colorado Springs. It was at that point, the formation
of the Woodmen Heights Community began to take shape. In
February 2004, a three-year financial campaign, Launch Your
Faith, was initiated to both provide funding for the preliminary
planning aspects of the Woodmen Heights Community as well
as improvements to the Rockrimmon Campus. God provided
an affirmation of the Woodmen Heights Community vision in
December 2004 when the land owners donated an additional 13
acres to the existing property. Following this, funds provided by
Launch Your Faith, allowed for the March 2004 groundbreaking of
the multi-purpose building, which serves as the present Woodmen
Heights Community. In June 2007, the church completed its land
acquisition with the purchase of the final 50 acres.
Although Woodmen’s leadership team acknowledges God’s
provision for the property and current building, the vision for
the community extends far beyond considerations of land
and buildings. It is grounded in the belief that God provided
the 113-acre parcel to allow WVC to have an innovative
kingdom influence in the creation of a community. At the
core of this belief, is an awareness of a rare and incredible
opportunity for WVC to make a significant impact on the city.
January 1994
Elders approve capital
stewardship campaign
to build a multi-purpose
worship facility
September 1995
Dedication of 1,200 seat
Rockrimmon Worship Center
September 1994
Labor Day groundbreaking
of a new Worship Center
Future plans for the church campus envision it as the
centerpiece of an integrated mixed-use neighborhood, serving as
both a center for worship as well as a civic center for community
use and outreach. This goal is already being realized through
the growth and outreach of the existing Woodmen Heights
facility. Since opening its doors in October 2004, the Woodmen
Heights Community has grown to a substantial congregation of
approximately 1,500 per weekend, extending Woodmen’s ministry
beyond Colorado Springs to individuals and families in the
eastern plains area. A recent analysis of the congregation’s
growth demonstrates a 10.7% increase in last
month’s attendance when compared
to a year ago. The congregation is
also engaging in a number of
community outreaches in regard
to food banks, service projects
and opening the church for
neighborhood
activities.
This campus is already
experiencing
growing
pains, in that the current
modulars are struggling to
accommodate the increase
in children’s programming. In
the months ahead, plans will be
initiated for a greater commitment
of designated pastoral oversight, specifically directed to meet
the needs of the Woodmen Heights congregation. It is exciting
to envision what the years ahead will hold for this dynamic
community of believers.
In regard to the future Woodmen Heights Community
Campus, specific acreage has been designated for its development.
A multi-phasing approach will be utilized in achieving a
systematic build-out of the various components of the overall
campus design. Initial phases will focus on addressing the need
for upgraded and expanded children’s space, and preliminary
plans for a future church campus. Although no decision has been
made on final architectural design or motif, preliminary plans
draw on precedents established at WVC’s existing campuses
and will incorporate the warmth and welcome of traditional
mountain architecture. The future Woodmen Heights Campus
will be designed to embrace the surrounding community, as both
a place of worship and civic activity.
In support of both this expanded WVC campus and the
goal of impacting the local neighborhood, another significant
aspect of the vision will be providing the opportunity for
other like-minded community and Christian organizations
to develop a synergy of partnerships. This network of shared
resources will allow for the coordination of both kingdom and
community-enhancing relationships. To facilitate this aspect
of the vision, a separate entity and board of directors has been
created. Within Woodmen Valley Chapel’s ministry, the Center
for Strategic Ministry (CSM) presently serves to influence the
master development of the entire property, as well as facilitating
strategic connections and the collaboration of ministries. Current
directors reflect a combination of skill-sets in church growth,
finance, business development and ministry relationships.
MEET SHILOH MESA
The last component of the plan relates to the oversight
of the remaining acreage not designated for church use. This
acreage has been the focus of years of processing the necessary
steps of land planning, rezoning, and obtaining city approvals
for its development. After two years of extensive preparation, the
City of Colorado Springs recently unanimously approved the
site plan and rezoning applications, allowing initial planning of
the property to move forward. Embracing the Old Testament
reference to Shiloh, meaning, “a place of peace,” the community
development, which will be a subdivision of the larger Woodmen
Heights community, has been named Shiloh Mesa.
As the sole land owners, WVC and the CSM can play a
significant role in providing a vision for the overall development
of the property, as well as in the selection of property owners,
partners and developers to execute the vision. Shiloh Mesa’s master
development plan presently envisions a variety of components.
Central to the design concept is a new urban initiative that draws
on traditional community design principles found in old-world
villages. It is planned in such a way that residents are within easy
walking distance of the Village Square, encouraging a mixture
of spiritual environments, retail settings, housing, recreational
structures and activities appealing to everyone from children to
retirees. The result is a ‘living’ neighborhood, conducive to the
May 2002
Congregation-wide week of
prayer and fasting about
the next chapter in WVC’s
journey
October 1999
Overflow expansion in
Stone Chapel
April 2001
WVC calls Senior Pastor
Matt Heard
October 2002
Liberty Community launched
at Liberty High School
December 2003
Purchase of the first 50
acres at Woodmen Heights
March 2004
Groundbreaking for the
Woodmen Heights Campus
enjoyment of community life; and a thriving, compact marketplace.
The church campus at Shiloh Mesa will represent the heart of
the development. It will be designed to embrace the surrounding
community, opening into the Village Square, surrounded by an
amphitheater and community park, all reflecting a backdrop
of majestic mountain views. The Village Square will represent
a place for special events, large and small, where the life of
the community flows, serving as both a gateway to the church
and as an anchor for the pedestrian pathways that connect all
elements of the community. The Marketplace, easily accessible
from other parts of the village, will feature a vibrant blend of
residential, retail, conference and office spaces. This area is also
designed to be the hub of the CSM complex, housing various
ministry and missions partnerships and alliances. It will be a
place to live, work, shop, dine and play; a place for friends and
families to connect; where home, community and spiritual life
coexist in a neighborly, vibrant and aesthetic atmosphere. Shiloh
Mesa will also allow for a diversity of connections by mixing
single-family and multi-family residences of assorted sizes
and prices, bridging the divide of age and economic status. It
is envisioned to include tree-lined streets and front porches
designed for informal socializing and physical connections;
mixing houses with shops, offices, recreational facilities and the
church all within walking distance. Equally important is that the
Shiloh Mesa community will be designed to draw individuals
and families from other parts of the city to a safe place they can
come and stay all day for spiritual and physical nourishment.
May 2004
December 2004
Launch Your Faith
celebration service at
Woodmen Heights Campus
July 2004
Rockrimmon Community
Center opens
The Shiloh Mesa Master Plan will
require 10-15 years to complete. This
season of leadership and church body
involvement will plant the seeds of trees
under which future generations will benefit
from the shade. Shiloh Mesa is expected
to be an ongoing process of community
involvement and improvement that
parallels the values reflected currently
at WVC.
The intention of the Shiloh Mesa
planning process is to ask for and receive
God’s clear leading as we fulfill the key
role of impacting the community for eternity. Additionally, it
involves being good stewards of the land and environment He
has entrusted to us. Through fasting and prayer, the WVC and
CSM leadership are trusting God for a plan that is beyond human
understanding; one that includes a balance between faith and risk.
The journey of discerning God’s will and receiving His
provision for the Woodmen Heights project has been an
extraordinary experience of faith and stewardship. It has been
filled with the wonder of God’s provision and the amazement
of His grace. God has also been faithful in guiding us through
some formidable challenges, several of which still require a
careful application of kingdom principles of stewardship during
difficult economic times. Although, at each step of the planning
process, careful and deliberate due diligence has been applied
to our perception of God’s direction, current national economic
uncertainties have resulted in a careful reassessment of how best
to steward this precious resource. As trusted fiduciaries of the
WVC community, our Elders and CSM directors are committed
to continuing with plans for the design and marketing of the
property. Current CSM and WVC initiatives include the
challenge of providing sources of short term financing to meet
ongoing expenses.
As WVC “goes east,” our leadership team earnestly seeks
God’s direction in regard to His timing and course of action.
Please be in prayer for wisdom and discernment as the Elders
heed Solomon’s counsel in Proverbs 16:9: “In his heart a man
plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.”
13 additional acres at Woodmen
Heights donated to WVC
October 2004
Liberty Community moves
into new Community Center
at Woodmen Heights
November 2008
City approval of Shiloh
Mesa Master plan
June 2007
Final 50 acres of Woodmen
Heights Property purchased
GET CONNECTED!
Are you fairly new to Woodmen?
Do you want to know more about our church?
Are you wondering how to get plugged in?
Then consider the following “next step” opportunities:
Guest Central
This is a great place to get started! Located
at the Ministry Center at Rockrimmon and
the Atrium at Woodmen Heights, this is
where newcomers can receive information
about our church, obtain a free Bible, sign
up for the “Next Step” events or a small
group and receive a “gift bag.”
Woodmen Welcome
Held quarterly, this event for those new
to WVC includes lunch and childcare
after the 11 am service on Sunday, a
presentation by Pastor Matt on our
vision, a Q&A session, identification of
some next steps, and an opportunity to
meet various staff members at display
tables where information is available
on their particular ministries.
DATES: May 31 (Woodmen Heights)
and July 19 (Rockrimmon).
Discovery
Held quarterly soon after the
Woodmen Welcome, this 4-hour
class meets on a Sunday morning and
answers questions about Woodmen as
a church, explains what we believe, how
to experience true community with us,
and the importance of serving God
and others. This class is a prerequisite
for becoming a member of Woodmen
Valley Chapel.
DATE: June 7 (Woodmen Heights)
S.H.A.P.E.
This is a four-week course offered on
Sunday mornings through “Foundations”
and is designed to help you discover
how God has uniquely “shaped” you for
serving Him and others. Assessments
are completed to help you identify your
Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality
and Experiences with which God has
equipped you to succeed in ministry.
DATES: June 7, 14, 21, 28 (Rockrimmon)
Small Group Weekend
This is a brief orientation meeting after
each weekend service on the first full
weekend each month, and explains how
you can get plugged into a small group.
DATES: June 6-7
Small Group Launch
This three-week small group experience is
scheduled quarterly on Sunday mornings,
and is the primary means of forming and
launching new small group communities.
You’ll learn what the Bible says about
community, what our church’s vision is
for community, and how to get connected
with other believers on the journey of faith.
DATES: June 14, 21, 28
For more information on any of these
opportunities, contact Kelly Russell at
or krussell@woodmenvalley.org.
SMALL GROUPS
New Friends:
Community at The Heights
ROB BENTZ | PASTOR , SMALL GROUPS
The Atrium at Woodmen Heights can be a scary place (not for
longtime Woodmenites, of course, but for those folks who are
new to the church). It’s big. There are lots of people talking and
milling around. There’s a bookstore, a fireplace, and a table filled
with donuts and coffee. Where does someone get started? Where
does someone go to connect? Guest Central is the obvious
answer, but let’s go one step further. How about a place to go
when you want to meet people and truly understand Woodmen
Valley Chapel?
many years of moving around in the military, we know what it’s
like to feel lost in the crowd at a new church. New Friends was
created to make things easier for the people of Woodmen Heights
to meet the ministry leaders of Woodmen Valley Chapel, so they
can quickly get plugged in to our amazing church.” Since New
Friends began, a number of the participants have connected with
their specific ministry of interest as a result of the face-to-face
interaction with ministry leaders. “By the end of the class, most
people are comfortable trying out the ministry of their choice,”
explains Bowers.
“After many years of moving
around in the military, we know
what it’s like to feel lost in the
crowd at a new church.
—Wayne and Violet Bowers
How about New Friends?
Since February of 2008, a group of ministry partners have
developed a great way for newcomers to get to know people
at WVC’s Woodmen Heights Campus. Twice per year (spring
and fall), a group of 20-30 people, new to Woodmen Heights,
gather in a six-week class called New Friends. Each week, class
participants have an opportunity to get to know each other and
meet WVC pastors, directors and ministry leaders. Leaders from
Worship Arts, Men’s and Women’s Ministries, Small Groups,
A.C.T.S. and Children’s Ministries are some who have joined
New Friends to discuss the details of the ministry and how people
can get connected and/or serve.
Violet Bowers, who along with her husband Wayne, had the
vision and passion to get this unique ministry started, says, “After
Glenn and Betsy Harrison, who attended the first class, were
so encouraged by New Friends, they have become key ministry
partners with this and many other ministries at Woodmen.
Bowers adds, “New Friends is a great resource for anyone
who wants to get more involved at Woodmen Heights—whether
they’ve been attending two weeks or two years.”
For more information about the next
New Friends class, send an email to
smallgroups@woodmenvalley.org.
Small Group Weekend
You are invited to stop by Guest Central for a 10-minute
informational meeting to help you get connected into a
small group at WVC. Join the fleet!
Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7,
following all services.
Global Impact
Five years ago, Senior Pastor Matt Heard presented our
congregation with the challenge to collaborate. This challenge began
a refocus in Global Impact to strategically partner with mission
ministries. The six strategic partners described below were selected
as ministries who have a significant impact around the world, a
significant relationship with Woodmen, a significant desire to partner
with a major church, and a significant role in one of our four vision
areas: Launching, Strengthening, Compassion and Turbulent Culture.
Compassion International exists as an advocate for children, to
release them from their spiritual, economic, social and physical
poverty and enable them to become responsible and fulfilled
Christian adults. Visit online at compassion.com.
Global Action’s vision is to challenge, inspire and equip
believers to become risk-takers for God, who radically impact
the world for Jesus Christ. Visit online at global-act.org.
HCJB Global’s mission is empowering dynamic media and
healthcare ministries that declare and demonstrate Jesus
Christ. Visit online at hcjb.org.
Joni and Friends mission is to communicate the Gospel and
equip Christ-honoring churches worldwide to evangelize
and disciple people affected by disabilities. Visit online at
joniandfriends.org.
OC International is an interdenominational faith mission in
structure, interchurch in ministry, and international in vision
whose mission is to mobilize godly and effective church leaders
to reach all nations. Visit online at onechallenge.org.
Ravi Zacharias International Ministries seek to reach and
challenge those who shape the ideas of a culture with the
credibility and the beauty of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and is
committed to reaching this generation around the world. Visit
online at rzim.org.
Imagine entering parts of the world previously inaccessible to
us! Imagine an international global impact complex on the grounds
of WVC’s Woodmen Heights Community. Imagine goers and senders
from all over the world coming to Colorado Springs to receive
development, training and education for greater effectiveness in
the field. Imagine the potential of partnering together with other
ministries already making significant tracks for the Kingdom. As we
consider partnering with other ministries, we believe God will open
unique doors of opportunity for Woodmen Valley Chapel, allowing
us to accomplish far more together than either ministry could
accomplish individually.
Matt Heard, Senior Pastor
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Gentlemen, we face challenges on a
daily basis; issues at work, frustrations
at home, obstacles in finances or pitfalls
in relationships—one thing is sure, we
can’t do it alone! This is precisely why we
have adopted as the theme for our men’s
ministry, “Relationship Matters.”
This month we have a special
program and guest speaker lined up.
Dave Cox was living his dream—a
vibrant ministry, successful church, loving
wife and supportive family—until it all
came crashing down. Dave fell into an
adulterous relationship.
Dave was doing all of the right things
on the outside and fooling everyone
around him, but not himself and not God.
You see, Dave was living by a different
standard—thinking he must meet others
expectations. He was missing out on what
was most important; his relationship with
God. He began to settle here, compromise
there, until there was nothing left for him
to stand upon.
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gives purpose to our being, restores our
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a growing community of believers who
continue to demonstrate through their
actions what being a steward of God’s
resources is all about. Their actions are
practical in application and life changing
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Woodmen Heights is an integral
part of WVC’s capacity to demonstrate
the love of Jesus in practical ways.
Whether it begins on our Rockrimmon
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Woodmen Valley Chapel has, in its Goddesigned DNA, a desire to reach out
and address the physical and spiritual
needs in our community. Too often our
culture tends to marginalize groups of
people, particularly those in need. When
we ask how our stewardship is shown in
this critical area, we’re reminded of Jesus’
words, “… Truly I say to you, to the extent
that you did it to one of these brothers of
mine, even to the least of them, you did it
to me” (Matthew 25:40).
Just visit the class led by Ron and
Jane Oholendt on Sunday mornings and
you’ll get a great picture of stewardship.
This group is a wonderful representation
of biblical fellowship, connecting at the
personal level, and coming alongside
church members when the need dictates.
The strength of this group is rooted in
God’s Word and shows itself in their care
giving and actions. As part of the bigger
picture of community service, this group is
also engaged with the A.C.T.S. Ministry,
whose impact is being felt through both
campus communities’ efforts to reach out
to those who need a helping hand. The
“helping hand” heartbeat of Woodmen is
counter-cultural. To have this desire in the
life of WVC is a gift from our Heavenly
Father, and it needs to be protected!
It should also give us pause to be
reminded that we live in a consumerbased society. Like a nail driven toward
a magnet, we are constantly attracted to
fulfilling our perceived needs with material
things. Billboards, newspaper ads,
marketing, TV commercials, and keeping
up with the Jones’s remind us daily of
that attraction. In and of itself, material
things are not wrong or evil when we’re
mindful of how God would direct us
to use them for His purpose. However,
when we pursue them out of balance,
the “helping hand” heartbeat begins to
weaken and wither away ... how exciting
to see that this is NOT THE CASE in
the Woodmen family!
We can emulate the pattern of all
those at Woodmen Heights who are part
of the Oholendt’s class. For this purpose,
WVC has a number of projects where you
can engage and connect in meaningful
ways to touch the needs of our community.
In doing so we open the door to share
with them the wonderful news that God
cares, that there is an eternity, and that
Jesus is “… the way, the truth, and the
life” ( John 14:6). Check out our website
(woodmenvalley.org) for more information
and may you be encouraged to be an active
part of the Woodmen family!
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Here’s a 411 that shouldn’t surprise any of us—we’re in a
period of unusual economic turmoil.
However, even as our generation experiences this time,
God reminds us that there is “… nothing new under the
sun. Is there anything of which one might say, ‘See this, it is
new?’ Already it has existed for ages which were before us.”
(Ecclesiastes 1: 9b-10)
With that in mind, we might actually be able to focus on
a learning thread woven in most all stories in the Bible—to be
reminded that God is interested in our character rather than our
comfort. He challenges us to evaluate our priorities in light of
eternity, and to change our lifestyle where needed.
Stewardship in light of eternity involves, among other
things, how we choose to invest the resources that God has
given us to manage for a season of time. There are a number
of great models to use in evaluating our thinking in this area,
including Faith Based Family Finances by Ron Blue and Jeremy
White (2008), published by Focus on the Family.
1. Eliminate all high interest and short-term debt.
a.Credit card
b. Consumer debt
2. Create an emergency fund for 3-6 months of
living expenses.
a.Start with one month of expenses set aside in savings
3. Save for major purchases.
a.Cars
b. Home c. Furniture
4. Diversify to meet long-term goals.
a.Retirement
b. College education
c.Financial freedom d. Lifestyle changes
5. Invest in experienced, active risk-taking
ventures.
a.New business
b. Venture capital
c.Hedge funds
d. Hard assets
Challenge yourself in defining and exploring this investment
hierarchy in light of Scripture! If you’d like to engage with others
in this opportunity, Woodmen Valley offers a number of courses
and curriculum to help. Call Crystal Cuellar at 719.388.4932 to
check in and get more information.
Foundations courses are designed to promote personal spiritual growth and development. Taught by Woodmen pastors and wellqualified members, Foundations courses seek to help participants grow in their knowledge of God, of His truth, and into a deeper
relationship with Jesus Christ.
A full schedule of Foundations courses are planned for the Fall 2009 semester. Visit woodmenvalley.org/foundations for more
details as the Fall semester approaches.
Unveiling World Religions with Dr. Bob Wenz • Sundays, June 7-August 2, 6-7:30 pm, RRWC 107
This eight-week course will remove the veil from world religions like Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, New Age, Animism, Jehovah’s
Witness, and Mormonism. Dr. Wenz will contrast the truths found in the Bible with these world religions and seek to strengthen the
believer’s understanding of the primary religions practiced in the 21st century.
The cost for each Foundations course is only $10 per person.
Visit woodmenvalley.org/foundations to register.
single adults
“I have made wonderful friends in MOSAIC
and I count each a blessing.”
“MOSAIC is filled with singles from all walks of life; some
divorced, some widowed and others who have never
been married. When I became a part of MOSAIC, it was
a huge blessing at a time when my life felt as though it
had been turned upside down and inside out. The people
at MOSAIC care about and support each other. It means
so much to be a part of a community which focuses on
friendship and fellowship, but more importantly, personal
and spiritual growth. I have made wonderful friends in
MOSAIC and I count each a blessing.” Heidi
Why We Do Events...
Friday
June 5, 7 pm
We provide numerous opportunities to help single adults
(30+) get connected in the MOSAIC community regardless of
where they are in their spiritual journey. Our hope is that when you
visit one of our events or activities you’ll experience authenticity
and develop a genuine sense of belonging and friendship. Our
desire is to see you become part of our community and begin
to grow in your relationship with God and others by exploring,
discovering, and developing your God given abilities, and then
making a difference in your local community and beyond!
MOSAIC Sunday Mornings, 9 am
Rockrimmon Community Center Gym
Join us every Sunday morning to connect with other singles
for interaction, teaching, discussion and fun!
MOSAIC First Thursday, May 7, 7 pm
Rockrimmon Stone Chapel
Connect with God and other single adults as we join worship
leader Jeff Morrison and Band for scripture readings, prayer and
contemplation. Childcare is available for birth-11 years old, with
48 hours notice, by calling 719.388.5002.
MOSAIC First Thursday, June 4, 7 pm
Rockrimmon Stone Chapel
You’re invited to join other single adults for the viewing and
dialogue of the documentary film “Dear Francis.” “Lance and
Kelly, two Texan college students with high ideals, great hopes, and
a bit of naïveté, embark on a most unconventional AIDS prevention
campaign to Swaziland. As they attempt to get through to their
students, they quickly realize that the cause of this plague runs deeper
than a mere virus. Dear Francis confronts audiences with the stark
reality of the AIDS pandemic.” Childcare is available for birth-11
years old, with 48 hours notice, by calling 719.388.5002.
SWAZILAND SOCK-HOP
Woodmen Heights
$15 at the door
Fun and dancing with a purpose!
Join us for a whole lot of fun to raise awareness
and funds for a playground for orphans in Big
Bend, Swaziland. As one of the poorest countries
in the world, Swaziland is the most impacted by
HIV/AIDS, and as a result of this pandemic, is
home to more orphans than in any other country!
Woodmen is committed to offering long-term
practical help to these countless orphans at Big
Bend. (WVC’s Student Ministries has already
raised funds for an 800 meter fence, kitchen,
latrine, garden, water system and electricity.)
Join us as we strive to make a real difference
in the lives of those who desperately need the
touch of God’s loving hand!
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A.C.T.S.
The Community Impact: A.C.T.S. Ministry is pleased to share information
about two of our programs dedicated to showing God’s love
to people who are in challenging situations.
Embrace Ministry
A.C.T.S. is launching the Embrace Ministry, a new team that partners with Express Inn, located at
Cimarron and 8th Streets in Colorado Springs. Express Inn is owned by a family who is providing
175 rooms to help people experiencing housing issues. The Inn has an intake counselor who
helps those facing severe economic hardship qualify for financial assistance packages including
Housing Authority, SSI and veterans programs. Currently, there are 300 people living in this hotel,
including 60 children. The residents are comprised of veterans, individuals with disabilities, single
parents, and people facing unemployment and low-income situations. The immediate needs are
food that can be prepared in a microwave, fresh fruit and
summer clothing.
Serving Opportunities Include:
Food Team: Organizing all aspects of
the food pantry.
Clothing Team: Coordinating the
clothes store located at the motel.
Children’s Programs Team: These volunteers
will conduct fun summer programs and arrange
for a variety of field trips for the children who live
at the Inn. They will also provide an after school
program in the fall of 2009.
Holiday Events and Birthday Team: Planning
fun holiday events and organizing a once-a-month
birthday party for residents having a birthday within
that month.
Hairdresser Team: Providing free haircuts to the
residents on a regular basis.
Support Team: Dedicated to providing all of the
necessary support functions for Embrace Ministry. This is
also the team that will identify ongoing needs of the residents
of the Express Inn and create new programs to meet these
needs.
Medical Team: These folks will help with preventive care
and nutrition counseling. We are also going to partner with a
faith based healthcare organization to provide care.
Spiritual Growth Team: Members of this team will provide
worship services, Bible studies and personal mentoring for
residents of the Express Inn.
To donate items or sign up for teams, please visit
woodmenvalley.org/embrace.
Congregational Care
We are excited to be caring for our Woodmen Valley Chapel
congregation by offering yard clean-up to individuals and families
who are physically challenged, military families with a deployed
parent, grandparents raising a grandchild, foster care families, seniors
unable to perform tasks and single parents. Yard clean-up consists of
mowing, weeding, pruning, raking and planting flowers. All work
will take place during the A.C.T.S. Congregational Care Day on
Saturday, May 9.
If you would like to help serve our congregation,
go to woodmenvalley.org/actsevents.
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It goes without saying that children are a unique lot.
They think, look and act quite differently one from
another. Less apparent, though, is that the same can be said
of Children’s Ministries. Our KidsCove ministry varies from
our Rockrimmon Campus to our Woodmen Heights Campus.
For example, Woodmen Heights has, for some folks, a more
intimate feel than Rockrimmon. The Atrium is like the town
square where everyone and everything meets at Woodmen
Heights, giving the area a hometown church feel. New families come in
and are immediately greeted by friendly faces at the door. Our Children’s Ministries
Welcome Desk is right in the midst of it all, helping parents check in their kids.
Our greeters take parents through the registration steps and escort families to the
rooms where their kids will spend a fun hour-and-a-half, laughing, learning and
hearing about God.
Close by is the Coffee Bar which serves pizza on Saturday night and donuts
on Sunday morning. The church family gathers around after services for food and
friendship, giving us all a sense of “roots” and belonging. Many happy memories are
made for the kids and adults alike, at these gatherings.
Woodmen Heights also boasts smaller class sizes. If your child needs more
one-on-one attention, Woodmen Heights may be a great option for you. Since
families tend to come to the same service time each week, it makes it easier for kids
to make friends. While both our campuses allow for kids to meet and get to know
other kids their age, Woodmen Heights may be a great choice if your child struggles
in a larger setting.
The Top five reasons we ‘LOVE’ the children’s modulars at
Woodmen Heights!
5. Every parent gets to walk by the donut/pizza table as they hurry their
kids to the modulars, eliciting the ever ready, “Mom, can I have one?!”
4. Dodging tumbleweed as you take your child to Sunday school counts
as your daily aerobic work out.
3. Kids can be as loud as they want. And they are, because they have
their very own building!
2. Kid-sized bathrooms mean an unexpected thrill for adults as they fall
that extra four inches before hitting the seat!
And the Number One Reason We love the modulars…
1. Parents get to know each other on very friendly terms as they negotiate
the small hallways, sometimes even getting an accidental hug while
trying to get through the ruckus!
Plan Your Summer!
Register for all events online at woodmenvalley.org/kidscove
Preschool Summer Spectacular: June 11
9:30 am–11:30 am both campuses
Vacation Bible School: June 22-26
9 am–noon, both campuses
Preschool Summer Spectacular: July 7
9:30–11:30 am, both campuses
Fingerprints of God - Kids Creative Camp: July 13-17
8 am–noon, Rockrimmon Campus
Upcoming Events
for Families
Baby Dedication Class:
Sunday, May 3
Rockrimmon Campus
Adoption & Foster Care
Connection: Thursday, May 7,
Rockrimmon Campus
Camp EKC: Saturday, May 9,
Rockrimmon Campus. Families
with special needs children enjoy
a morning of games, fun and
partnership with others who are
walking the same path.
Baby Dedication Day:
Sunday, May 10, both campuses
Spring “Survival” Camp for
4th & 5th Graders: May 15-17,
Camp Elim in Woodland Park.
Kids spend a fun-filled weekend
learning nature and spiritual
survival skills. Register online.
(Limited to 100 campers.)
Check out our website at
woodmenvalley.org/kidscove
for more details.
Children’s Ministries and Sports
& Rec have teamed up to offer
a summer full of exciting camps
and activities.
From learning football and soccer from the pros
to exploring how God created us all to have an
artistic avenue, there is something for everyone.
To find out more about everything going on
this summer, visit woodmenvalley.org.
2009 Summer Camps for Kids
2009 Youth Sports Camps
Creative Me! Preschool Summer Spectacular
“One Jump Ahead” Jump Rope Camp
June 11 • Free
Kids should wear their play clothes and join us for some
messy, fun art projects.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 22-26 • 9 am–noon • Free • $5 t-shirt (optional)
Kids entering kindergarten through 5th grade
Rockrimmon and Woodmen Heights Campuses
In “Wildwood Forest,” kids will discover that God’s
character goes beyond their imagination and can be
revealed in exciting, unexpected ways.
Teddy Bear Picnic
July 7
Ages 2 through 4
Rockrimmon and Woodmen Heights Campuses
Kids bring their teddy bear and favorite adult and spend
the morning with us, ending with a real picnic!
Babysitting Basics
June 8 – RR campus • June 9 – WH campus
July 9 – RR campus • July 10 – WH campus
9 am–3 pm • $25 (lunch included)
Students 11 years and older are encouraged to learn good
babysitting practices. This six-hour session is taught by a
registered nurse and will cover basic childcare, growth,
development and safety issues. Each participant who
completes the class will receive a certificate.
Fingerprints of God Kids Creative Camp
July 13-17 • 9 am–noon • $50
Kids entering 1st through 5th grade
Rockrimmon Campus
Kids will explore how God has created them to have an
artistic avenue in which they can declare His Glory.
June 1-4 • 9 am–1:30 pm • $25
Age 7-16 • Rockrimmon Campus
Join in the fastest growing sport in the country. Campers
will learn Double Dutch, single rope and speed rope
techniques, as well as how to develop a jump routine using
dance and music. Jump rope is recognized as one of the
best ways to stay fit and strong.
Basketball Camp
June 8-11 • 9 am–noon • $65
Ages 7-14 • Woodmen Heights Campus
Learn the basics of basketball. Players will be coached
according to their age and skill levels. Character
development on and off the court will be taught along with
daily devotionals. All skill levels are welcome.
Soccer Camp
July 6-10 • 9 am–noon • $125
Ages 7-13 • St. Mary’s Grace Center Stadium
Learn the skills needed to succeed on and off the field.
Coach Lou Sagastume and a staff of Division One Soccer
coaches make this the best coached camp in the Pikes Peak
area. Players will learn ball handling and team concepts.
Pro Football Camp
July 14-17 • 8 am–noon • $199
Ages 7-14 • UCCS Stadium
Learn from the Pros! This camp brings in professional
football players to teach your child. Local coaches assist
the pros to give your player the best instruction possible.
Included in the camp is a “Meet the Pros” night and
testimonies from the pros at the Mr. Biggs Events Center.
Advanced Basketball Skills Camp
July 27-30 • 8:30–11:30 am • $65
Ages 9-14 • Rockrimmon Campus
This camp will focus on advanced
offense and defense skills, as well as
ball handling.
upcoming events
May 2-9
Men’s Service Project
May 2, 9 am-noon, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Bring your kids (age 14 and older) and your work
gloves and be a part of a great day of service to
the community, working on various projects to
assist the animals and staff at the Zoo. For info,
visit woodmenvalley.org/actsevents.
ARTalk Meeting
May 2, 10-11:30 am, Fireplace Lobby RRWC
Criticism...An Artist’s Friend or Foe? Sponsored
by imagoDei. Visit woodmenvalley.org/imagodei
for more info.
Discovery Class
May 3, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, RRWC, Rm 107
What is Woodmen all about? How do I join this
church? Discovery is a four-hour class designed
to help you answer these questions and is a
prerequisite for membership at Woodmen. To
register, contact Kelly at 719.388.4977 or visit
woodmenvalley.org/discovery.
Baby Dedication Class
May 3, 9-9:45 am, RR Noah’s Ark, Rm 206
Learn what’s involved to dedicate your baby this
summer. For more info, contact Karen Rudicil at
388-4954 or krudicil@woodmenvalley.org.
FUSION (High School)
May 3, 5:30-7:30 pm, Both Campuses
Visit woodmenyouth.com.
AWANA Awards Ceremony (RR)
May 6, 6-8 pm, RR Stone Chapel
Join us to celebrate our Cubbies!
Visit woodmenvalley.org/awana.
MOSAIC 1st Thursdays
May 7, 7-8:30 pm, RR Stone Chapel
Join Jeff Morrison and Band for a night of
worship, scripture reading and contemplation.
Childcare is available (birth-11 years), with
48-hours notice, by calling 719.388.5002.
GriefShare Support Group
May 7-July 30, 7-8:30 pm, RRWC, Rm 107
GriefShare is a grief support group comprised
of people who have experienced the loss of
a loved one. For more info, contact Lana
Rockwell at lrockwell@woodmenvalley.org or
719-388-4972.
National Day of Prayer
May 7, 7 pm, New Life Church
Join fellow believers from around our city to
seek God and pray for our nation. For more
information, visit newlifechurch.org.
A.C.T.S. Congregational Care Day
May 9, 8:30 am-1 pm, Both Campuses
Yard clean-up (mowing, weeding, pruning,
raking and planting flowers) for individuals and
families in our congregation who are physically
challenged, military families with a deployed
parent, grandparents raising a grandchild,
widows and widowers, foster care families, seniors
unable to perform tasks and single parents. Visit
woodmenvalley.org/actsevents.
May 10-16
May 10, 5:30-7:30 pm, Small Groups
Still Waters for Her
May 12, 7-8:30 pm, RR Gymnasium
Shannon Wexelberg, songwriter and worship
leader, will be sharing some of her journey with
us and lead us in worship. Childcare is available
(birth-11 years), with 48-hours notice, by calling
719.388.5002.
AWANA Awards Ceremony (RR)
May 13, 6-8 pm, RR Worship Center
Celebrate Sparks, T&T, Trek and Journey
Clubbers! Visit woodmenvalley.org/awana.
AWANA Awards Ceremony (WH)
May 13, 6-8 pm, WH Auditorium
Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of our
Clubbers! Visit woodmenvalley.org/awana.
May 17-23
FUSION Sneak Peek for 8th Graders
Start the evening at SouledOut, then go to
FUSION to get a “sneak peek” as a high school
student! Visit woodmenyouth.com.
Legacy Friday Night Out
May 22, 6:30 pm, WH Campus
Avocation Fair featuring Andy Bromley
“unplugged.” BBQ dinner, $5/person. Visit
woodmenvalley.org/legacy.
Men’s Breakfast
May 23, 8-10 am, WH Auditorium
Former Pastor Dave Cox will share about
mistakes, hardships and grace. For details, visit
woodmenvalley.org/men.
May 24-31
May 24, 5:30-7:30 pm, Small Groups
Children’s Ministry Partner Picnic
May 31, 3-5 pm, Memorial Park
Join us at Memorial Park in the pavilions for
food, drinks, old-fashioned relays and games.
For more info, contact Kristin Wood at
719.388.4949 or kwood@woodmenvalley.org
May 31, 5:30-7:30 pm, Cottonwood Creek
Come kick off the summer with us! Visit
woodmenyouth.com.
RECURRING weekly EVENTS
Same time/same place every week
SouledOut (Middle School)
Sundays, 5:30-7:30 pm, Both Campuses
Recreational Open Gyms
Mondays, 7-10 pm, RR Gym
Visit woodmenvalley.org/sports.
His Compassionate Hands
Mondays, 6:30-8 pm, WH Colorado Rm
Wednesdays, 9:30-11 am, RRWC, Rm 111
For more info, call 719.388.4904.
SouledOut 360 Small Groups
Thursdays, 7-8:15 pm, Both Campuses
Overcomers Outreach
Saturdays, 5-6 pm, RR Prayer Chapel
Contact Lon Adams at Lon.Adams@fotf.org.
Children’s Choir
Saturdays, 6-7:15 pm, RRCC, Rm 117/118
Contact Roann Keen at ro@keenmedia.com.
Weekly Events Calendar
For a quick look at weekly events happening at
Woodmen, visit woodmenvalley.org/thisweek.
woodmenvalley.org
One page of a magazine can’t begin to
show you all that’s happening! For an
in-depth look into the life of Woodmen
Valley Chapel, be sure to visit our website
at woodmenvalley.org.
RR=Rockrimmon Campus • WH=Woodmen Heights Campus
RRWC=Rockrimmon Worship Center • RRCC=Rockrimmon Community Center
SERVICE TIMES
Saturdays 6 pm
Sundays 8:45 & 11 am
Rockrimmon
Community
Woodmen Heights
Community
CONTACT US
Phone
Fax
Email
719.388.5000
719.592.9305
wvcinfo@woodmenvalley.org
Identical services at both locations
Children and youth programs for birth through 12th grade
Check us out online at woodmenvalley.or
g.
ONE CHURCH, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Rockrimmon Community
290 E. Woodmen Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Woodmen Heights Community
8292 Woodmen Valley View, Colorado Springs, CO 80908

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