MORGAN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

June 19th, 2026

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Greetings Morgan Church of the Nazarene!

     I can't speak for all of you, but I was encouraged on Sunday! Our teens led music and they shared their testimonies of what they learned at camp, but more than that, how the Holy Spirit was speaking to them and challenging them in their lives. Some of the main themes were questions like, "what are you investing your time in? (plants that produce fake fruit?)" and "Trust is the oxygen to relationships" (are you willing to step out of your comfort zone and trust God?) So good! I am so proud of our students! 

     But I am also proud of our church, as a whole, for creating a space where young people aren't afraid to lead a service. Sure, they were nervous, but they also know that this is their family, they are loved, and we are for them. So thank you, to all of you, for the ways you are creating a culture of calling and a culture of growth. Sunday was a blessing!

     Wednesday night at Landmark was a blessing too! Last night when we arrived, people were there immediately and couldn't hardly wait for us to set up our tables and get started! We saw familiar faces, we saw new faces. We continue to build on existing relationships and create new relationships. The grace of God is at work in us, what a privilege it is to participate in His work! And keep praying as we plant seeds, and as we water seeds already planted, that the Holy Spirit would make things grow and that the gospel message would produce fruit! 

     This Sunday we return to the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 7:15-23. May we hear the scriptures spoken to us, and about us, rather than about others. 

 

     Next week is Colorado District Assembly and Conventions, which will be held in Colorado Springs this year. (I'll be in Colorado Springs Wednesday through Saturday). Please be praying for our delegates as they travel and participate. Pray over the business, pray over the worship services, pray for revival in our churches and among our leaders. Pray that God's people are equipped for all that God calls them to do and be. We have a handful of people from our local congregation who are on ballots to serve in various capacities, some in district leadership and some as delegates to General Assembly and Conventions (the global gathering of the Church of the Nazarene) next year. Also of special note, Andrea Davenport will be receiving her first District Minister's License in the church of the Nazarene on Friday evening. She currently holds a "local license," which means our local church has affirmed her and her call, and she can serve under the leadership of local pastor (but she doesn't have the title of "Pastor" or "Reverend"). Pending the approval of the District Assembly, she will receive credentials to serve as a Pastor anywhere in the Colorado District with the title "Pastor/Reverend" as she continues to make progress toward Ordination (the final credential).  We rejoice with her as she continues to live into who God has called her to be and what God has called her to do! The credential service will be Friday evening, and recognizing the distance, we don't expect people to make that trip. More details are available here: https://www.conazarene.org/ and hopefully the service will be livestreamed (it usually is), but I haven't specifically seen the information for that.

 

Sunday Schedule:

9:30am: Worship Service (English)

10:45: Fellowship Time

11:00am: Mosaic

12:30pm: Worship Service (Spanish)

 

Prayer: from Matthew 6:9-13

This then is how you should pray:

Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your name,

your kingdom come,

your will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

And forgive us our debts, 

as we also have forgiven our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from the evil one.

 

Announcements:

*Louise Pilcher is collecting signatures for Colorado Ballot Measure #283, repealing the current state constitutional right to an abortion. If you are interested in signing the petition, find her after the English service on Sunday Mornings*

 

Landmark Ministry: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm  Also, we are beginning to collect backpacks and school supplies to give out on our last night. Feel free to start bringing items into the church now.

Mosaic: In June and July our Discipleship Hour will look different! We will be hearing the testimonies of our people each week. Plan to participate on Sundays at 11am. If you are willing to be interviewed, sign up!

Special Service: Sunday June 28. We will have a special service on Sunday June 28. It will be a bi-lingual service at 11:00am and we will celebrate Baptisms, and then share a meal together. No Mosaic.

Fundraiser for A Caring Pregnancy Center: Return your baby bottles with money THIS SUNDAY

 

*A note about our trip to Peru* We've recently been made aware of some ways we can bless our brothers and sisters in Christ in Peru. The Nazarene Seminary in Chiclayo, Peru, as well as some of the local churches have shared some a need for size Small and Medium clothes for Men and Women, as well as projectors for classrooms. So, we are devoting 2 checked bags for this purpose, and will be using donations we receive to fill those bags.

 

Grace & Peace,

Pastor Kent