program book - Evangelical Covenant Church
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program book - Evangelical Covenant Church
The Evangelical Covenant Church PROGRAM BOOK January 25-28, 2010 Sheraton Denver Hotel 1550 Court Place, Denver, Colorado www.covchurch.org/midwinter “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation, the old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 1 The purpose of the Covenant Midwinter Conference is to advance the good news of Jesus Christ by encouraging and equipping pastoral leaders (paid and unpaid) through education, inspiration, fellowship and connection with the mission and ministry partnership of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Midwinter is designed to serve: • • • • • • • • • • 2 Pastors Staff ministers Missionaries NPU/CHET seminary students Chaplains Institutional leaders Retirees (pastors, staff ministers, and missionaries) Spouses of pastors, staff ministers, missionaries, and students Lay persons exploring full-time ministry Pastors exploring future ministry in the Evangelical Covenant Church INSIDE Daily Schedule .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4 Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6 Worship Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 10 Special Events .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12 Covenant Bookstore and Displays .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 13 Local Map .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 15 EVENT STAFF Celina Camarillo, events manager Luke Palmerlee, events coordinator Jill Ulven, events registrar Courtney Erickson, events intern WORSHIP PLANNING TEAM Randall Wilkens, Bethany Covenant Church, Mount Vernon, WA, organ Andy Barefoot, Summit View Covenant Church, Beaverton, OR, acoustic guitar & vocalist Sharon Irving, Willow Creek Community Church, S. Barrington, IL, vocalist & spoken word Matt Anderson, Thornapple Covenant Church, Grand Rapids, MI, piano & vocalist Josef Rasheed, Crossroads Covenant Church, DeSoto, TX, emcee Rolly Richert, Outside the Box Ministries Holly Ingels, Outside the Box Ministries FEATURED ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS Lowell Edward, Generations Covenant Church, Torrance, CA, keyboards David Greco, Marin Covenant Church, San Rafael, CA, electric guitar Anne Martinez, Crossroads Covenant Church, Loveland, CO, vocalist Ingrid Olson, Evangelical Covenant Church of Ft. Collins, Ft. Collins, CO, acoustic guitar Daniel Sesay, Foothills Bible Church, Littleton, CO, bass Eric Thomas, Waypoints Faith Community, Greeley, CO, drummer Plaza Building Lobby Level Tower Building Second Level Plaza Building Concourse Level 3 MONDAY, JANUARY 25 TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 Spiritual Directors Retreat Women Ministries Mug & Muffin Off-Site 7:00 - 8:15 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WINDOWS Covenant Retirement Communities Chaplains’ Continuing Education Day Formation Forum Breakfast for Children and Family Ministries 8:30 am-4:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLAZA COURT 6 7:15 - 8:15 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLAZA COURT 2 Dave’s Missional Think Tank 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . GOVERNORS SQUARE 15 Morning Worship Session: “Authentic Spiritual Growth” Association for Covenant Clergy Women (ACCW) Meeting Speaker: John Ortberg 8:30 - 9:45 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLAZA BALLROOM 12:00 - 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . GOVERNORS SQUARE 16 Forum l: Living As Disciples of Christ 3:00 - 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLAZA COURT 2 African American Ministers’ Association (AAMA) Meeting and Reception 4:00 - 6:45 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . GOVERNORS SQUARE 14 Evening Worship Session: “The Joy of Leading People to New Birth” Speaker: Craig Groeschel 7:00 – 9:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLAZA BALLROOM First-timers Reception 9:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLAZA BALLROOM A Covenant Bible College Legacy Reception 9:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLAZA BALLROOM D Formation Forum Reception 9:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLAZA COURT 2 Communion and Healing Service Morning Workshops Lunch Break 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 12:00 - 2:00 pm Clergy Couples Lunch 12:15 - 1:45 pm . . . . . . . PARAMOUNT CAFÉ, 519 16TH ST Interim Ministry Lunch 12:15 - 1:45 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOWER SUITE 1837 Covenant Chaplains Association Lunch Meeting 12:15 - 1:45 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOWER COURT A Forum ll: The Continuing Story of God Lunch Provided 12:30 - 1:45 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLAZA COURT 2 Afternoon Workshops 2:00 - 3:30 pm Communion and Healing Service 4:30 - 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GOVERNORS SQUARE 9 KICY Salmon Dinner 5:00 - 6:45 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WINDOWS 9:30 pm - 10:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . GOVERNORS SQUARE 9 Evening Worship Session: “The Necessity of New Birth” BOOK SIGNINGS AT COVENANT BOOKSTORE Tuesday Art Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45- 10:30 am Ivy Beckwith and Jenn Peppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:45-1:45 pm Brenda Salter McNeil and Bob Hubbard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30- 4:40 pm Wednesday Formation Forum Reception 9:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLAZA COURT 2 Church Planters Reception 9:00 - 10:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLAZA SUITE 890/893 John & Nancy Ortberg and Juan Martinez . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45- 10:30 am Communion and Healing Service James Choung, Helen Cepero and Peter Scazzero . . . 12:45 - 1:45 pm 9:30 - 10:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . GOVERNORS SQUARE 9 Al Tizon and Salim Munayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 - 4:30 pm Lon Allison and James Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 - 10:00 pm 4 Speaker: Paula Fuller 7:00 - 9:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLAZA BALLROOM DAILY SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 Central Conference Pastors Breakfast Morning Worship Session: “New Life in Christ & the Kingdom of God” 7:15 - 8:15 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WINDOWS Having the Conversation Breakfast Hosted by Covenant Retirement Communities 7:15 - 8:15 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOWER COURT B Formation Forum Breakfast for Discipleship Ministries 7:15 - 8:15 am . PLAZA COURT 2 103. The Spiritual Nurture of Children Is Everyone’s Job ............................................ PLAZA COURT 2 104. Getting Christians to Talk about Immigration ............. TOWER COURT C PLAZA BALLROOM 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 109. Generosity: Moving Toward Life That Is Truly Life.................................................. GOVERNORS SQUARE 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOWER COURT B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Afternoon Workshops WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WINDOWS Reunion de los Ministerios Hispanos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOWER COURT B Evening Worship Session: “The Necessity & Urgency of the New Birth” Lon Allison 7:00 - 9:00 pm . PLAZA BALLROOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLAZA BALLROOM D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLAZA COURT 7 Communion and Healing Service 9:30 - 10:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . 113. Shepherding the Musical Life of Your Church............. TOWER COURT B 114. Evangelism: Holistic & Contextual Approaches........ PLAZA BALLROOM D 115. EPIC: Empowering People, Inspiring Change..... GOVERNORS SQUARE 14 WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS 200. Emotionally Healthy Leadership: Slow Down to Lead with Integrity....................... PLAZA BALLROOM A 201. Excelencia Vocacional........................................ PLAZA COURT 4 202. Honest to God Evangelism.................................. PLAZA COURT 1 203. The Church, Juvenile, and Adult Offender Populations: A Restorative Justice Approach.............. PLAZA COURT 6 204. Trying to Get It Right................................ GOVERNORS SQUARE 15 206. Let Justice Roll Down........................................ PLAZA COURT 3 207. New Light through Old Windows: The Old Testament and the New Birth............. GOVERNORS SQUARE 16 Pastors in Recovery Meeting 9:15 pm . 111. Musalaha: Reconciliation Between Israelis & Palestinians and Its Theological and Practical Implications for Other Conflicts.............................. PLAZA COURT 7 205. The Big Story: Sharing the Gospel in an Increasingly Unchurched Culture........................ PLAZA BALLROOM D One Step Closer Reception 9:00 pm . 110. Moving from Preservation to Transformation: A Biblical Model for New Life and Diversity in Your Church....................................... GOVERNORS SQUARE 16 112. Finding the Flow: Building Small Groups Where Life Change Happens................................ PLAZA COURT 5 2:00 - 3:30 pm African American Ministers’ Association Dinner 4:30 - 6:45 pm . 107. Impact Youth Formation through Quest Mythology........ PLAZA COURT 6 108. New Life in the Gospel of John..................... GOVERNORS SQUARE 17 Spiritual Directors Luncheon 4:00 - 7:00 pm . 105. Reading Culture: Transforming Communication ........... PLAZA COURT 1 106. Help! I’m a Solo Pastor Doing Youth Ministry.............. PLAZA COURT 3 Church Planters Luncheon 12:15 - 1:45 pm 100. Emotionally Healthy Leadership: Foundations ......... PLAZA BALLROOM A 102. A Solitude Retreat Day ................................ PLAZA REGISTRATION 12:00 - 2:00 pm 12:15 - 1:45 pm PLAZA BALLROOM 101. Excelencia Vocacional ....................................... PLAZA COURT 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning Workshops Lunch Break . . . . . . . . . . . . TUESDAY WORKSHOPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning Worship Session: “A Life Well Lived” Nancy Ortberg 8:30 - 9:45 am . Noel Castellanos 8:00 - 10:15 a.m. . GOVERNORS SQUARE 9 208. Working with the Poor: Principles and Practices of Empowering Communities.................... PLAZA COURT 7 209. Outreach Opportunities for the Town and Country Church.................................. TOWER COURT C 210. Reshaping the Masculine Soul in the Words of Jesus............................... GOVERNORS SQUARE 14 211. Thriving in the New World........................... GOVERNORS SQUARE 17 212. HOW? Evangelism in a New World......................... PLAZA COURT 5 213. Coaching: The Essential Tool for Discipleship.............. PLAZA COURT 2 5 WORKSHOPS 6 TWO-DAY TUESDAY 100. TUESDAY 102. Emotionally Healthy Leadership: Foundations A Solitude Retreat Day Plaza Ballroom A Participants are invited to a day of quiet prayer and silence at the Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, Colorado. Located in the foothills above Denver, participants will meet in the Stonehouse, a retreat house listed on the Colorado’s registry of historic buildings. A bus will leave from the Sheraton Denver Hotel at 8:30 a.m., returning to the hotel by 5:30 p.m. The retreat will offer extended times of silent prayer and reflection as well as shorter times of listening to biblical readings and prayers. Participants will end their time together with Holy Communion. Individual spiritual direction will be available with the leaders as time permits. Silence will be observed throughout the retreat. Lunch will be served at the conference center and shared in silence. Space is limited to 25 participants. (Participants pay an additional fee of $45 for the retreat.) This practical workshop will lay the foundation for providing leadership for a transformational spiritual formation paradigm that integrates emotional health and contemplative spirituality to the pastor/leader first, then the leadership, and finally, the congregation as a whole. Each participant will construct a genogram of their family of origin and consider its impact on their pastoral formation, marriage (if applicable), and efforts to build a healthy, missional community. Participants are strongly encouraged to read Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero (Nelson, 2006) prior to the workshop. 200. WEDNESDAY Emotionally Healthy Leadership: Slow Down to Lead with Integrity Plaza Registration Dennis Anderson is senior pastor at Pilgrim Covenant Church in Granby, Connecticut. Plaza Ballroom A First, this workshop will address the indispensable place of contemplative spirituality (e.g. the Daily Office and Sabbath-keeping) to slow us down to be with God and to build a healthy church where people do not live off other’s spirituality but intentionally develop their own personal relationship with God. Second, we will practice emotionally healthy skills vital to begin transforming the way the church, as the new family of Jesus, relates to one another. Finally, we will look at how to integrate these transformational concepts into the entire church. Peter Scazzero is senior pastor at New Life Fellowship Church in New York City, New York. 101. and 201. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY Excelencia Vocacional Plaza Court 4 Esta taller está diseñado para explorar el significado del ministerio dentro de la Iglesia del Pacto y las responsabilidades asi como los niveles de competencia para aquellos llamados a ministrar dentro de la familia del Pacto. Incluiremos temas de licencias, comisiones y ordenación, también pautas éticas, aspectos del cuidado pastoral, disciplina, relaciones con colegas en el ministerio, salud ministerial, y funcionamiento en general dentro de los límites apropiados. Pablo Anabalón es un ministro ordenado de la Iglesia del Pacto Evangélico y sirve en la iglesia de Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, además tiene un doctorado y su respectiva licencia en Psicología. Helen Harmelink Cepero is adjunct faculty at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois, and adjunct faculty at Multnomah Biblical Seminary in Portland, Oregon. 103. The Spiritual Nurture of Children Is Everyone’s Job Plaza Court 2 This workshop will explore the role of the faith community in the spiritual formation of its children. Participants will look at the processes that facilitate spiritual formation in children and ways to help parents facilitate these processes at home. Ivy Beckwith is minister to children and families at The Congregational Church of New Canaan in New Canaan, Connecticut. MIDWINTER WORKSHOPS, 10:30 AM–NOON AND 2–4 PM 104. 107. 111. Getting Christians to Talk about Immigration Impact Youth Formation through Quest Mythology Tower Court C Plaza Court 6 This workshop will address the complexities of immigration, both from a national and an international perspective. It will address theological, legal, and missional issues and purpose a way forward for talking together about immigration reform and responding to the current situation in the United States. Can the principles or an ancient literature genre influence one’s decision to follow Jesus and reinforce the Christian adventure? This seminar will explore specific elements of the quest genre, discuss its applications to modern settings and identify methods and models in the formation of Christian youth as well as military recruits. Musalaha: Reconciliation Between Israelis & Palestinians and Its Theological and Practical Implications for Other Conflicts J. Walter Contreras is director of outreach and Hispanic church planting at the Pacific Southwest Conference in Concord, California. Juan Martinez is associate dean of the Hispanic Center at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. 105. Reading Culture: Transforming Communication Plaza Court 1 Christian leaders need to develop intercultural competency wherever God leads them to minister today. This workshop provides opportunities, experiences, and resources to begin to develop intercultural skills biblically, culturally, and strategically. Paul De Neui is associate professor of intercultural studies and missiology at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. 106. Help! I’m a Solo Pastor Doing Youth Ministry Plaza Court 3 This workshop will focus on helping the pastor to establish and resource an effective ministry to youth today. Each participant will receive a youth ministry resource kit that will include what you need to: • Structure and plan a youth group program • Identify, recruit, and equip volunteers • Find and use relevant youth and family resources • Get kids involved in church • Understand the teenage brain • Create good relationships with parents • Communicate effectively to teens today! John DuBall is lead pastor at New Day Covenant Church in Rochester, Minnesota. James Fisher is acting chief of staff for religious ministries at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, South Carolina. 108. New Life in the Gospel of John Governors Square 17 This workshop focuses on the activity of the Holy Spirit to usher in new life (abundant and eternal) and what believers can do to cooperate with the Spirit’s transforming work. Select texts from the Gospel of John will be studied together with ample time for discussion. Max Lee is associate professor of New Testament at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. Plaza Court 7 The workshop will describe the challenge to reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians from a Christian perspective and how Musalaha has developed a successful model for reconciliation in our context. Salim Munayer is director of Musalaha in Jerusalem, Israel. 112. Finding the Flow: Building Small Groups Where Life Change Happens Plaza Court 5 This highly interactive workshop will introduce participants to techniques that promote enriching and powerful conversations. Topics from Finding the Flow: A Guide for Leading Small Groups and Gatherings will be covered including individual and group values, emotional intelligence, and listening. Participants will learn more about themselves and discover how finding flow leads to life change. 109. Jenn Peppers is an author and life coach at Flow, LLC and Verge Coaching in Denver, Colorado. Generosity: Moving Toward Life That Is Truly Life Governors Square 15 Based on his book, Generosity: Moving Toward Life That Is Truly Life, Gordon MacDonald will discuss a biblical approach to teaching stewardship as a spiritual discipline. His presentation is designed for pastors and church leadership whose responsibility it is to preach and teach on this subject. Gordon MacDonald is editor at large for Leadership Journal and a speaker and author from Canterbury, New Hampshire. 110. Moving from Preservation to Transformation: A Biblical Model for New Life and Diversity in Your Church Governors Square 16 The reconciliation cycle used in this seminar describes the reconciliation process and the stages required to move from isolation and ignorance to being actively involved in the ministry of racial reconciliation. Brenda Salter McNeil is president of Salter McNeil & Associates, LLC in Oak Park, Illinois. 113. Shepherding the Musical Life of Your Church Tower Court B Music is a significant part of the worship life in every church. The songs we sing significantly shape our church culture, and how we relate to God. This workshop seeks to build greater awareness of issues involved in song planning and to second, provide tools for participants to better care for the discipleship and formation that happens through the musical life of their churches. Andrew Thompson is pastor at Columbia Grove Covenant Church in East Wenatchee, Washington. 7 WORKSHOPS 8 TUESDAY, continued WEDNESDAY 114. 202. Evangelism: Holistic and Contextual Approaches Honest to God Evangelism Plaza Ballroom D Participants in this workshop will explore the themes of honesty, humility, and graciousness as they relate to effective evangelism. We will distinguish between recruiting members and making disciples. Participants will discover creative ways to engage people in spiritual conversations and they will explore strategies for helping people to overcome fear and anxiety with regard to evangelism. We will focus on moving broken people one step closer to Jesus in the context of an “I’m not okay—you’re not okay” church. Living out the value of the new birth requires disciples who understand the missional call of the church so that new births keep occurring! This workshop examines important aspects of biblical evangelism, that is, evangelism that attempts to be faithful to the biblical version of the kingdom of God. We will examine its holistic nature, understanding proclamation as it relates inseparably to compassion, mercy, and justice. And, we will examine the contextual nature of evangelism, examining ways that the church can increase in multicultural competency for more effective communication of the gospel. Plaza Court 1 Douglas Bixby is senior pastor at Evangelical Covenant Church in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Al Tizon is assistant professor of holistic ministry at Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. Judy Howard Peterson is campus pastor at North Park University in Chicago, Illinois. Soong-Chan Rah is the Milton B. Engebretson associate professor of church growth and evangelism at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. 203. 115. Plaza Court 6 EPIC: Empowering People, Inspiring Change This workshop introduces participants to strategies for engaging youth and adults who have been incarcerated or are under the supervision of the courts. Participants will gain an understanding of the justice systems, the nature of crime, and their impact on victims, offenders, and the community. Governors Square 14 Veritas provided the language. EPIC provides the how-to. As a follow-up workshop to Veritas, EPIC equips leaders with tools for leading healthy missional change. Many pastors and lay leaders lead change from the seat of their pants. EPIC helps us to think through the process of change sequentially from beginning to end. EPIC does not tell churches what to change, but how to change. Attending a Veritas event or watching the Veritas DVD is a prerequisite to attending EPIC. John Wenrich is director of congregational vitality for the Department of Church Growth and Evangelism in Chicago, Illinois. The Church, Juvenile, and Adult Offender Populations: A Restorative Justice Approach Bruce Bonecutter is director of PsychoSocial Services at Isaac-Ray Mental Health Center, CCJTD in Chicago, Illinois. Joseph Jones is provost and professor of justice and community development at North Park University in Chicago, Illinois. 204. Trying to Get It Right Governors Square 15 The primary task for members of congregations is to discern their identity and purpose as the people of God and to live out that identity in the world. More than conventional patterns of leadership and organization are needed to help the people of God accomplish this task. This workshop invites participants on a journey toward understanding of leadership and organization for maturing congregations. Linda Cannell is dean of academic life at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. MIDWINTER WORKSHOPS, 10:30 AM–NOON AND 2–4 PM 205. 208. 212. The Big Story: Sharing the Gospel in an Increasingly Unchurched Culture Working with the Poor: Principles and Practices of Empowering Communities HOW? Evangelism in a New World Plaza Ballroom D Plaza Court 7 Do we present a gospel that is too small? If our gospel is concerned primarily about the afterlife, our unchurched friends will find our message arrogant and irrelevant. This seminar will present a clear, field-tested way to present a larger vision of the gospel—one closer to what Jesus taught—in a way that may connect more with our friends who live in an increasingly unchurched culture, while encouraging believers to share a faith that feels more truly like good news. We will look at Covenant World Relief case studies involving transformational community development around the world, and encourage greater involvement of local churches. The world is rapidly changing. Thankfully, the gospel never changes, yet we need to explore new ways to communicate the good news and begin to think about new questions and approaches to move mission and outreach forward in our churches and ministries. Come and learn what questions to be asking of yourself and your congregation, best practices for effective outreach, and discover a holistic approach to evangelism in your church. James Choung is divisional director of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in San Diego, California. 206. Let Justice Roll Down Plaza Court 3 What is the prophetic ministry of the church in society? When should the church move from ministries of compassion into matters of advocacy and justice? Exploring the rich tradition of the African American church and fresh examples of justice ministries, this workshop will help leaders develop biblical principles and strategies of civic engagement for lasting community change. Adam Edgerly is lead pastor at Newsong Los Angeles Covenant Church in Los Angeles, California. Stephen “Cue” Jean Marie is discipleship pastor at Newsong Los Angeles Covenant Church in Los Angeles, California. David Husby is director of Covenant World Relief in Chicago, Illinois. 209. Outreach Opportunities for the Town and Country Church Lisa Orris is director of evangelism for the Department of Church Growth and Evangelism in Chicago, Illinois. Tower Court C To experience new birth in our congregations, we must proclaim the new birth to our communities. The town and country setting provides unique opportunities to do this. Join us as we explore outreach opportunities for the town and country church. Brian Kelly is senior pastor at McLane Church in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. 210. Reshaping the Masculine Soul in the Words of Jesus Governors Square 14 This workshop will identify the gender-related struggles men face today (passivity, father wounds, sexual brokenness, identity, spirituality) in light of the Sermon on the Mount. A two year discipleship journey through the Sermon will be presented as a way of transformation and a way forward for a church-based men’s ministry. 207. Mark Meredith is lead pastor at Community Covenant Church in Eagle River, Alaska. New Light through Old Windows: The Old Testament and the New Birth Governors Square 16 211. “New birth” is not an Old Testament term, but the Old Testament understands that God’s mission is to transform both people and his creation. This workshop studies Old Testament episodes and prophesies, which feature that mission of transformation and, hence, shed new light on what it means to be “born again.” Thriving in the New World Robert Hubbard is professor of biblical literature at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. Plaza Court 5 213. Coaching: The Essential Tool for Discipleship Plaza Court 2 The typical pastoral staff has great intent and plans, but lacks any formal training or skills to help individuals integrate their knowledge gained. Imagine having a dialogue strategy to help individuals determine goals, unlock their own answers, overcome fears, and experience transformation. Plus, learn how to develop a coaching culture in your church to maximize your discipleship process and lessen your pastoral burden and frustration. Brian Rhen is pastor of people development at Peninsula Covenant Church in Redwood City, California. Kathy Sandquist is president and coach at New Day Ventures in Redwood City, California. Governors Square 17 The world we live in is becoming post Christian, postmodern, and multiethnic. What do those words mean, and how will it affect our church? What does this mean for me as a Christian leader? What will it take to thrive in this new world? This seminar will focus on the alignment of culture, the gospel, and leadership. Dave Olson is executive minister for the Department of Church Growth and Evangelism in Chicago, Illinois. 9 Craig Groeschel John Ortberg Paula Fuller MONDAY EVENING JANUARY 25, 7:00 - 9:00 PM TUESDAY MORNING JANUARY 26, 8:30 - 9:45 AM TUESDAY EVENING JANUARY 26, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Craig Groeschel is founding and senior pastor of LifeChurch.tv. Craig’s creative leadership skills are changing the way church is done worldwide. Under his leadership, LifeChurch.tv has become one of the country’s first multi-campus churches, with more than fifty weekend worship experiences at fourteen different locations throughout the United States. John Ortberg is senior pastor at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlo Park, California. He graduated from Wheaton College and has a Master of Divinity and PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Seminary. Paula Fuller is vice president and director of multiethnic ministries at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Prior to joining InterVarsity staff in 2005, Paula served as a volunteer, conference speaker, and Board Trustee for the ministry. Craig writes a daily blog posts for pastors and church leaders. You can participate in this blogging community at swerve.lifechurch.tv. Craig, his wife, Amy, and their six children live in Edmond, Oklahoma. 10 John is author of a number of books including: When the Game Is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box; If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat; The Life You’ve Always Wanted; and most recently, Faith and Doubt. John also writes for Leadership Journal and Christianity Today and speaks in a variety of venues. John and his wife, Nancy, have been married for more than twenty-five years and are parents of three children, Laura, Mallory, and John. Paula was a founding member and participant in the Theological and Cultural Thinker (TACT) Group, a working committee convened by Mission America, composed of theologians, practitioners, and Christian thinkers (2001-2008). Paula is a member of South Bay Community Church in Fremont, California, and she serves on the pulpit committee under the leadership of Stanley B. Long. Paula loves cooking for family gatherings, crafting sermons, preaching, and ocean-gazing, preferably in tropical locations. WORSHIP SERVICES, PLAZA BALLROOM B, C, E, F Nancy Ortberg Lon Allison Noel Castellanos WEDNESDAY MORNING JANUARY 27, 8:30 - 9:45 AM WEDNESDAY EVENING JANUARY 27, 7:00 - 9:00 PM THURSDAY MORNING JANUARY 28, 8:00 - 10:15 AM Nancy is founding partner of Teamworx2, a business and leadership consulting firm that provides fast-paced, practical, and compelling sessions to leaders and their teams. She previously served as a teaching pastor for eight years at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. Lon Allison is executive director of the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College. He is also associate professor of evangelism and leadership at Wheaton College Graduate School and adjunct faculty at North Park Theological Seminary, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Fuller Theological Seminary, and Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. Noel Castellanos has worked in full-time ministry in Latino urban communities since 1982. He has served in youth ministry, church planting, advocacy and community development in San Francisco, San Jose, and Chicago. Nancy is a gifted communicator who is passionate about helping people connect what they believe with their everyday lives. She is author of Looking for God: An Unexpected Journey through Tattoos, Tofu, and Pronouns and Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands: Lessons in Non-Linear Leadership. Nancy and her husband, John, live in the Bay Area and have three children, Laura, Mallory, and Johnny. Lon is a Christian communicator, evangelist, professor, pastor, and performing artist who has served as a youth minister, pastor of three churches, a denominational and parachurch leader, and as a guest speaker at churches and conferences all over the world for the last thirty years. He has published two books and numerous articles on topics evangelism, spiritual formation, preaching, church growth and leadership. After serving on the board of Christian Community Development Association for many years, he established the CCDA Institute, which equips emerging church leaders for Christian community development, and currently serves as the chief executive officer of CCDA. Noel was recently appointed to work on President Obama’s Council for Faith. Noel and his wife, Marianne, have three children, Noel Luis, Stefan, and Anna, and make their home in Chicago. Lon and his wife, Marie, have three children, Tara, Courtney, and Eric. 11 MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 25, 7:00 - 9:00 PM The Joy of Leading People to New Birth Someone said, “Jesus will lead you to be fishers of men, not keepers of the aquarium.” Craig Groeschel will teach God’s word to inspire believers to increase their passion for people who are far from God. TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 26, 8:30 - 9:45 AM Authentic Spiritual Growth Authentic spiritual growth is available to ordinary human beings, not just monks and mystics. Learn how God’s plan for disciples is to be handcrafted, not mass-produced. TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 26, 7:00 – 9:00 PM The Necessity of the New Birth As ministers of the gospel, we have the opportunity and challenge of not only proclaiming the gospel, but also modeling what life is like for those who have embraced a new life in Christ. 12 NOTES WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 27, 8:30 - 9:45 AM A Life Well Lived There is a deep connection between our beliefs and the way in which we live our lives. There is a constant tension between the two that requires thoughtfulness, conflict, loss, surrender, joy and Jesus. How we do it, in community, in solitude…slowly shapes our soul and moves it toward God. WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 27, 7:00 - 9:00 PM The Necessity and Urgency of the New Birth In this message, we will revisit the wonder of what it means to be born anew as a child of God. This experience is more than an idea; it is reality with present and eternal life implications. May we ponder anew what God has done for humanity and redouble our commitments to offer this reality to the world. It is necessary, and it is urgent. THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 28, 8:00 - 10:15 AM New Life in Christ and the Kingdom of God A personal testimony of a new birth experience and a deeper understanding of his new life in Christ compelled Noel to live for Christ and his kingdom, especially loving and serving the poor and marginalized of our world. He has a deep sense and conviction that we cannot live a life committed to God and to others without a rebirth that changes everything in our lives. 13 SPECIAL EVENTS 14 Service of Holy Communion and Healing Covenant Retirement Communities Chaplains’ Continuing Education Day Governors Square 9 Monday - Wednesday, January 25-27 Mary Miller and Ted Norlund will lead services of communion and healing on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9:30 p.m to 10 p.m. as well as Tuesday from 4:30 p.m to 5 p.m. Opportunity to Meet with a Spiritual Director Sign up at Midwinter Registration Tuesday – Wednesday, January 26-27 Once again, Midwinter participants will have opportunity for spiritual direction during the conference. Trained spiritual directors will be available to meet with you at a time certain in rooms set aside for this purpose. Please check the registration desk to sign up and for information on times and room locations. Plaza Court 6 Monday, January 25, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Garth Bolinder will give a presentation on “The Leadership of a Beloved Community.” Terri Cunliffe will give an update on “The Role of the Chaplain in Life Connect.” There will be a discussion of “theology of call” as it relates to chaplains and other Covenant Retirement Communities employees. Appointments with Conference Superintendents or Staff If you made an appointment with a conference superintendent prior to Midwinter, designated tables can be found in the Plaza building in the walkways of Director’s Row rooms. Association for Covenant Clergy Women (ACCW) Meetings Dave’s Missional Think Tank Governors Square 15 Monday, January 25, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Governors Square 16 Monday, January 25, 12 - 5 p.m. Participants will dialogue about how together they can advance the mission of Christ in the United States and Canada. This event is led by Dave Olson, executive minister of the Department of Church Growth and Evangelism, Peter Sung, director of church planting, Lisa Orris, director of evangelism, and John Wenrich, director of congregational vitality. Church Planters Reception You are invited to a day of connecting clergy women. African American Ministers’ Association Meetings and Fellowship Dinner Governors Square 14 and Windows Monday, January 25, 4 - 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 4 - 7 p.m. There will be business meetings and workshop opportunity on Monday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. followed by a reception for members and guests from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. On Wednesday, January 27 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. there will be fellowship dinner. Tuesday, January 26, 9 - 10 p.m. Plaza Suite 890/893 Free and Open to Anyone Interested. Church Planters Luncheon Wednesday, January 27, 12:15 - 1:45 p.m. Tower Court B First-timers Reception Free and Open to Anyone Interested. Plaza Ballroom A Monday, January 25, 9 p.m. Covenant Orientation Studies You are invited to a welcome reception for first-time attendees at the Covenant Midwinter Conference. Governors Square 10, 11, 12 Monday - Friday, January 25-29 Mon DATE 1/25 Mission PM & Ministry History X Theology X Tues 1/26 Wed Thur Fri 1/27 1/28 1/29 X X X AM X X X X X X X X SPECIAL EVENTS Covenant Bible College Legacy Reception Plaza Ballroom D Monday, January 25, 9 p.m. You are invited to a reception for a time of information and thanksgiving regarding the ministry of Covenant Bible College and the ongoing legacy impact of the ministry. A brief presentation will be followed by reflection and conversation. Women Ministries Mug & Muffin Windows Tuesday, January 26, 7 - 8:15 a.m. Women Ministries invites you to Mug & Muffin. Peruse interactive displays featuring “Human Trafficking in North America” the 2010 focus for Break the Chains. Discover ways to end slavery in your backyard. Complimentary coffee and muffins will be provided. Formation Forum Scheduled highlights: Plaza Court 2 Monday - Wednesday, January 25-27 Forum I: Living as Disciples of Christ The Formation Forum is open to any Midwinter participant. This three day event is designed to help pastors and staffs move their congregations toward a deep and lasting daily walk with Christ by exploring pathways toward a deeper spiritual life for every generation. All Formation Forum events are bilingual in English and Spanish. • Explore next steps for discipleship in your church community • Network and dialogue with other Covenanters who are committed to life long discipleship • Share church and ministry experiences • Preview the latest Christian Formation discipleship resources Each year we select significant topics in the area of Christian formation and invite midwinter participants to come live out their faith through open discussion, the sharing of stories and ideas and through prayer. Through this shared journey, it is our hope that we might be better equipped as a church to grow deeper in Christ and further in mission. This year’s Formation Forum explores New Life in Christ. What does it mean to be spiritually alive as opposed to spiritually dead? How do we help individuals, families, and the church community embrace a vital and growing spiritual life with Christ, that manifests in everyday living? This year as we share our stories with one another we hope this picture will begin to unfold and that it will spark and inspire new ideas and approaches to ministries in each of our churches. Monday, January 25, 3 - 5 p.m. In Forum I we will explore how whole life, whole kingdom, and transformational discipleship is manifested in the local church. Come share your own stories and hear from a team of pastors as they share the joys, struggles, and practical ways they are helping all generations live out their faith, to grow deeper in Christ and further in mission. Formation Forum Reception Monday, January 25, 9 p.m. Children and Family Ministries Tuesday, January 26, 7:15 - 8:15 a.m. Free continental breakfast Forum II: The Continuing Story of God 12:30 - 1:45 p.m. Enjoy a free lunch while listening to the continuing story of God. God is writing new chapters each day in the life of the church. Unfortunately, we seldom take time to listen to or share that story with each other. During this gathering, you will have an opportunity to share and listen to the exciting ways God is active and present in our lives and in the church through the joys and the struggles of ministry. Discipleship Ministries Wednesday, January 27, 7:15 - 8:15 a.m. Free continental breakfast 15 SPECIAL EVENTS 16 Clergy Couples Lunch Paramount Café, 519 16th St Tuesday, January 26, 12:15 - 1:45 p.m. There will be a lunch gathering for all couples in ministry to gather for a time of fellowship, sharing, and support. Covenant Chaplains Association Lunch Meeting and Dinner Tower Suite A Tuesday, January 26, 12:15 - 1:45 p.m. and 5- 6:45 p.m. The Association’s Annual Meeting will hold a lunch and dinner of Association members and spouses. Interim Ministry Lunch Tower Suite 1837 Tuesday, January 26, 12:15 - 1:45 p.m. An opportunity for interims and pastors interested in interim ministry to share experiences, support, resources, and questions. Please pick up a lunch to bring to the meeting. Hosted by Mick Murphy, Mike Halleen, and Beth Ernest. KICY Salmon Dinner Windows Tuesday, January 26, 5 - 6:45 p.m. KICY, the ECC affiliated radio station in Nome, Alaska, signed-on for the first time on Easter Sunday, April 17 of 1960, and has since been spreading the gospel to western Alaska and the Russian Far East. We warmly invite everyone to a celebration salmon dinner commemorating our 50th anniversary. Come honor the rich history and exciting future of KICY. Cost is $25/ person. Central Conference Pastors Breakfast Windows Wednesday, January 27, 7:15 - 8:15 a.m. If you are a pastor in the Central Conference you are invited to this breakfast meeting. Having the Conversation Breakfast hosted by Covenant Retirement Communities Tower Court B Wednesday, January 27, 7:15 - 8:15 a.m. You are invited to come and learn about a new free service that you can bring back to your congregation. Having “the conversation” focuses on how to broach difficult conversations with aging loved ones. Spiritual Directors Lunch Windows Wednesday, January 27, 12:15 - 1:45 p.m. There will be an informal gathering for those interested in networking or discovering more about spiritual direction in the Covenant. Reunión de los Ministerios Hispanos Tower Court B Miercoles 27 de Enero del 2010, comenzando a las 4:30 p.m. Invitamos a todos los pastores y lideres hispanos del Pacto a celebrar la Asamblea Anual de MHIPE (Ministerios Hispanos de la Iglesia del Pacto Evangelico) Queremos hacer de nuestro encuentro un tiempo de adoracion, companerismo y desafio para la extension de la obra hispana en el Pacto. Estan todos invitados a prticipar de esta celebracion unida. The One Step Closer Reception Plaza Ballroom D Wednesday January 27, 9 p.m. Come and hear about a new evangelism resource to help your congregation become more confident as they share the good news with others. You will learn about a natural process to encourage and inspire your church members to take one step in helping others become followers of Jesus. Pastors in Recovery Meeting Plaza Court 7 Wednesday, January 27, 9:15 p.m. You are invited to a meeting to share experience, strength, and hope. SPECIAL EVENTS Covenant Bookstore and Displays Plaza Exhibit Foyer Monday - Thursday, January 25-28, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. You are encouraged to browse through a wide selection of books at the Covenant Bookstore area. Experience the new layout in the bookstore that will include a wider selection of titles with kiosks available to place your order online—and have them shipped directly to your home— FREE! Your purchases may arrive at your home before you return from Denver! And check out a new resource for pastors—just released for this Midwinter event. Prayers Public and Personal by Art Nelson is an invaluable resource for pastors as they minister to individuals in times of pain and grief, and in times of significance and celebration. This small volume is designed to be carried during visitation to hospital and home, and includes prayers for a multitude of unique pastoral situations, Scripture passages, and selected services from The Covenant Book of Worship. Additionally, visit other displays located in the Plaza Exhibit Foyer. The displays will help you to be better informed about activities; services of the Covenant and Covenant affiliated programs and designated groups. Bethany Benefit Service 5101 N. Francisco Ave., Chicago IL 60625 (773) 784-3000, Elliott Johnson, Elliott.johnson@covchurch.org Covenant World Mission 5101 N. Francisco Ave., Chicago IL 60625 (773) 784-3000, Karen Hallberg, Karen.hallberg@covchurch.org Christian Formation 3311 W. Foster Ave., Chicago IL 60625 (773) 583-0220, Denise Johnson, Denise.johnson@covchurch.org Covenant World Relief 5101 N. Francisco Ave., Chicago IL 60625 (773) 784-3000, Dave Husby, covenantworldrelief@covchurch.org Church Growth and Evangelism 5101 N. Francisco Ave., Chicago IL 60625 (773) 784-3000, Carla Erickson, Carla.erickson@covchurch.org KICY P.O. Box 820, 408 West D Street, Nome AK 99762 (907) 223-6117, Dennis Weidler, dennisw@kicy.org Compassion, Mercy, and Justice 5101 N. Francisco Ave., Chicago IL 60625 (773) 907-3301, Chrissy Palmerlee, Chrissy.palmerlee@covchurch.org Covenant Ministries of Benevolence 5145 N California Ave., Chicago IL 60626 (773) 989-1610 ext. 5008, Janet Lungren, jmlungren@ covenantbenevolence.org Covenant Resource Center 3311 W. Foster Ave., Chicago IL 60625 (773) 583-8082, Millie Lungren, Millie.lungren@covchurch.org North Park Theological Seminary 3225 W. Foster Ave., Chicago IL 60625 (773) 224-5532, Eric Palmquist, apalmquist@northpark.edu North Park University 3225 W. Foster Ave., Chicago IL 60625 (773) 224-5574, Mark Olson, Moloson@northpark.edu Ordered Ministry 3311 W. Foster Ave., Chicago IL 60625 (773) 583-0220, Megan Gilmore, Megan.gilmore@covchurch.org Paul Carlson Partnership 5101 N. Francisco, Chicago IL 62625 (773) 784-3000, Sally Carlson, Sally.carlson@covchurch.org Thrive Leadership Center 8211 Sierra College Blvd. Ste. 440, Roseville CA 95661 (916) 746-8692, Neil Josephson, baysideonline.com Covenant Retirement Communities 5700 Old Orchard Rd., Skokie IL 60077 (773) 878-4314, Katherine Hampton, krhampton@covenantretirement.org Alaska Christian College 35109 Royal Place, Soldotna AK 99669 (907) 260-7422, Keith Hamilton, kjhamilton@aol.com Biblica 1820 Jet Stream Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80921 (719) 867-2677, Scott Bolinder, Scott.bolinder@biblica.com Covenant Events Office 3311 W. Foster Ave., Chicago IL 60625 (773) 583-0220, Celina Camarillo, Celina.camarillo@covchurch.org Association for Covenant Clergy Women 3311 W. Foster Ave., Chicago IL 60625 Karen Hinz, khinz@artisans317.com Commission for Biblical Gender Equality 3311 W. Foster Ave., Chicago IL 60625 Mary Miller, mmiller@northpark.edu Military Chaplains 3311 W. Foster Ave. Chicago IL 60625 (773) 583-5513, Jim Erickson Covenant Trust Company 5215 Old Orchard Road, Suite 725 Skokie, IL 600771022, (800) 483-2177, Patty Conrad, pjconrad@covenanttrust.com National Covenant Properties 5101 N. Fancisco Ave. Chicago IL 60625 (773) 907-3336, Steve Dawson, Steve.Dawson@covchurch.org Women Ministries 5101 N. Francisco Ave., Chicago IL 60625 (773)784-3000, Marcia Friedman, marcia.friedman@covchurch.org 17 Local Medical Facilities St. Luke’s Medical Center Denver Urgent Care 1719 E. 19th Ave., Denver, CO (303) 839-6100 1 Broadway, Denver, CO (303) 455-6345 Local Restaurants and Attractions 1 BLOCK AWAY (Starting at Tremont towards Glenarm) Barnes and Noble 500 16th St. (303) 825-9166 Corner Bakery 500 16th St. (303) 572-0166 Denver Pavilion-Mall Hard Rock Café 500 16th St. (303) 623-3191 Nike Store 500 16th St., Suite 130 (303) 623-6453 Johnny Rockets 401 16th St. (303) 623-1533 Simply Colorado 407 16th St. (303) 825-2844 Subway 409 16th St. (303) 996-1178 Earl’s Restaurant and Bar The Athlete’s Foot (303) 825-1998 Ann Taylor Loft Appaloosa Grill 16th St. Mall 716 Unit 1 16th St. (303) 893-5280 Payless Shoes 951 16th St. (720) 946-0107 535 16th St., # 110 (720) 932-1700 Einstein Brother’s Bagels 1600 California St. (303) 436-1413 Arby’s 1600 California St. (303) 623-1105 2 BLOCKS AWAY (Welton) Ink Coffee 618 16th St. (303) 825-4422 Jimmy John’s 622 16th St. (303) 623-3370 Radio Shack 626 16th St. (303) 592-7000 Taco Bell 634 16th St. (303) 893-2125 1600 Glenarm Pl. (303) 595-3275 3 BLOCKS AWAY Peet’s Coffee (California) 1600 Glenarm Pl., Suite 130 (303) 991-8775 Starbucks Cooks Fresh Market 1600 Glenarm Pl. (303) 893-2277 Marlowe’s 18 (303) 260-7347 700 16th St. (303) 534-1096 Wolf Camera 1545 California St. (303) 623-1155 501 16th St. and Glenarm Pl. (303) 595-3700 Jason’s Deli Paramount Café TJ Maxx 702 16th St. (303) 243-5599 519 16th St. (303) 893-2000 710 16th St. (303) 892-6020 Where the Buffalo Roam Aveda 535 16th St. 1650 Market St. (303) 892-8922 Rite Aide 750 16th St. (303) 534-7802 Jamba Juice 701 16th S. (303) 892-1361 Mount Everest Imports 705 16th St. (303) 573-8451 Suzy Q Frozen Yogurt 709 16th St. (303) 825-5402 Wild West 715 16th St. (303) 446-8640 Gold Star Souvenir Warehouse 717 16th St. (303) 534-3784 Mad Greens 1600 Stout St. (720) 468-4173 4 BLOCKS AWAY (Stout) Sally Beauty Supply 820 16th St., Suite 103 (720) 904-5138 Famous Footwear 820 16th St., Ste 102 (303) 825-6900 7-Eleven 820 16th St., Suite 100 (303) 893-1562 Edible Arrangements 820 16th St. Mall, #101 (303) 825-5900 821 16th St. (303) 571-0304 Floyd’s Barbershop 1600 Champa St., Suite 100 (303) 623-6600 5-6 BLOCKS AWAY (Champa and Curtis) Subway 900 16th St. (303) 573-9861 McDonalds 904 16th St. (303) 592-1750 Sportsfan 1962 Blake St. (303) 295-3460 Rock Bottom Brewery 1001 16th St., Unit A-100 (303) 534-7616 AT&T 500 16th St. (720) 214-4062 Juice Kitchen 1050 17th St. (720) 946-0376 Paradise Bakery and Café 1001 16th St. (303) 436-1192 Tokyo Joe’s 1001 16th St. (303) 825-0321 7 BLOCKS AWAY (Arapahoe) ACE Cash Express Prime Bar Rialto Cafe 1515 Arapahoe St. (303) 586-8888 934 16th St. (303) 893-CAFE (2233) Courtyard Marriot 934 16th St. (303) 571-1114 Braking the Mold Candle Co. Willie G’s Seafood and Steak House 1587 Lawrence St. (303) 575-9000 Corner Bakery 1147 16th St. 940 16th St. (303) 893-2260 Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery Starbucks 1201 16th St. (303) 893-KILT 934 16th St. (303) 454-9852 Chiles 951 16th St., #105 (720) 904-8822 Good Times Burgers and Frozen Custard 8 BLOCKS AWAY (Lawrence) Starbucks Walgreens 951 16th St. (303) 825-2160 1672 Lawrence St. (303) 572-9100 801 16th St. (303) 571-5314 Verizon Wireless Sprint 951 16th St., Suite 100A (720) 946-0102 1512 Larimer St. (303) 893-1122 Dress Barn 813 16th St. Local Restaurants and Attractions 26 W. 29TH AVE. TH . ST RE (F E a C ven do en ti te on r or G C E. 18TH AVE. . ST SP GALAPAGO ST. 9 . PL NT MO E TR L. EL EV CL 6 D AN . PL EN EY CH RTD . PL NE E. 17TH AVE. E. 16TH AVE. E. COLFAX AVE. 5 1 EER D. BLV . PL TP UR CO TH C 13 on RM NA LE 7 8. Denver Firefighters Museum 500 16th St. (303) 629-5500 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy (720) 865-1111 1326 Tremont Place (303) 892-1436 4. Denver Art Museum 9. Denver Pavilions 500 16th Street (303) 260-6000 CHEROKEE ST. ELATI ST. FOX ST. DELAWARE ST. E. 14TH AVE. . LVD RB EE SP . E DR TA F SAN KALAMATH ST. LIGHT RAIL E. 19TH AVE. 10 ol A RA URA IA R PK IA P W Y. KWY . E) TL . ST UT SH TH AU E. 20TH AVE. T. . TS ST OU IA ST RN O LIF . CA ST ON T EL W LINCOLN ST. HP EL ITC ut h So LL MA . ST GRANT ST. AN RI ST PA AM CH SHERMAN ST. DE PE . ST BROADWAY ST . LE TT LI KW Y. eR ive r Pl att DR . NT RA VE N ET IS RT CU . ST BANNOCK ST. ST . PL AT TE T. ZU NI S ALCOTT ST . ST RE 11 E HO PA RA 3. Denver Public Library 1201 16th St. (303) 595-0333 . ST A . ST 9 BLOCKSDenver Attractions Downtown AWAY 1. 1672State Capitol Lawrence St. Office Depot 572-9100 16th St. 2. (303)Colorado History1350 Museum (303) 571-0730 Colorado Athletic 3. Club Denver Public Library 16th St. 4. 1201Denver Art Museum MORE... (720) 214-2400 5. Civic Center Park 1. State Capitol Ling and Louie’s East Colfax Avenue 6. Asian City County200 Building Barand and Grill 16th St. 2. Colorado History 7. 1201 U.S. Mint (303) 623-5464 Museum 8. Denver Firefighters Museum 1300 Broadway The Cheesecake (303) 866-3682 9. Factory Denver Pavilions TH E NC RE AW 8 COLFAX VIADUCT (Larimer) TH . ST Rocky Mountain Chocolate Westin Hotel 25 . ST ST I RT CU T. SS 24 ER 12 14 ST. E. Community College of Denver T . ST TH L IM AR TH WR LA T. ES C EN . ST 5TH 25 T. RS ES TH . ST er ng x nv mi ple e D for om r Pe ts C Ar Metro State College W 18 M T KE AR 16 . ST ST. ST. ST. T NU University of Colorado-Denver E RIM LA L WA E AV . ST 17 TH 15 9TH 8TH 7TH 17TH AVE. K KE A BL L 13 14 . ST . ST RTD PEPSI CENTER R PA . ST E 15 k 25 ND ST E AZ W 22 21 W RTD . ST • ee Cr E CR rry 16 E L ITC HP KW Y. E SC e Ch 17 n io Un . n io at St . ST TH BYRON Confluence Park BL VD P . ST • R O KO YN 20 TA AT EW W RS O LD CO IE F TH EE . ST 19 SP T. RS TE WA 5 TO I-2 TO I-25 25 4 3 2 E. 13TH AVE. 13. Writer Square 1512 Larimer Street (303) 623-3335 14. Larimer Square 1430 Larimer Street (303) 534-2367 10. Paramount Theater 15. Museum of 11. D & F Tower 10. Paramount Contemporary Art 5. Civic Center Park Theater 1485 Delgany St 12. Tabor Center 303 298 7554 100 West 14th Ave. Pkwy. 1621 Glenarm Place (303) 534-8342 (303) 623-0106 13. Writer Square 16. Children’s 6. City 14. and County 11. D & F Tower Museum Larimer Square Building 1601 Arapahoe Street 2121 Children’s Museum 15. Street Museum of Contemporary Art Dr 1437 Bannock Tabor Center (303) 433-7444 (720) 865-8010 16. Children’s12. Museum 1200 17th Street 17. Downtown 7. U.S.17. Mint Downtown (303) 628-1000 Aquarium 100 W 14th Ave (720) 865-5000 320 West Colfax Avenue 1-800-USA-MINT Aquarium 700 Water Street (303) 561-4450 19 Upcoming Covenant Event Dates Please Mark Your Calendar! 2010 The 125th Annual Meeting: June 24-27, 2010 St Paul, Minnesota Triennial XIII: July 22-25, 2010 Washington DC 2011 Connection: January 29-31, 2011 Chicago, Illinois Midwinter: January 31-February 4, 2011 Chicago, Illinois FEAST: June 25-27, 2011 Estes Park, Colorado The 126th Annual Meeting: June 27-30, 2011 Estes Park, Colorado 2012 Connection: January 28-January 30, 2012 Chicago, Illinois Midwinter, January 30-February 3, 2012 Chicago, Illinois The 127th Annual Meeting: June 21-23, 2012 Irvine, California CHIC: July 2012 Knoxville, Tennessee The Evangelical Covenant Church 5101 N Francisco Ave Chicago, IL 60625 20