What To Expect
We would like to welcome you to Connection Church. As a church family of
believers, it is our desire to touch the world with the Love of God through all aspects,
programs, and ministries here within the church. Together we can do more than we
can apart! This is God's church and we are His people -- we are glad that you have
chosen to worship with us today.
Our weekend gathering is designed to encourage you in the faith through
fellowship, worship, and teaching. Our service is a little longer than some, but we feel
it is important to provide enough time during each segment, so that you can connect
with others and God in a powerful way.
During the first portion of the service there is a time of Family Connection
where we connect as a family of believers. During this time, feel free to grab some
coffee or tea. Following the Welcome and time of Giving, we enter into our second
segment of our service, which is music Worship. This is a time for us to bring our
praise in song, prayer, quiet, or contemplation. If God asks you to cry out -- then cry
out to Him. If He asks you to kneel at the altar in worship, then kneel. If He asks you
to grab someone to pray with you at the front, then move. If He asks you to sit quietly
and listen in worship, then sit. This time is for you to present your "Offering of Praise"
in thankfulness to the King. The last portion of our service is our time of teaching and
learning. Our desire is that you receive knowledge through the Word and in doing so,
see God in a new way in your life.
As you worship, your children will be cared for, taught about who God Is,
participate in activities and crafts, and learn through video the stories from God's
Word. May your time with us today be Blessed as you dedicate this time to God in
Worship!
Worshipping Together,
Paris & Mitzi Wallace
Connection Church Staff
Paris Wallace
Brad Thomas
Lori Wagner
Amy Chacon
Jeremy Herigstad
Diana Hudson
Lead Pastor
Worship Pastor
Children’s Director
Preschool Lead
GRFX and Design
Executive Assistant
Ronda Sutton
Joe Wethington
Joshua Brantley
Lily Krause
Zech Wallace
Admin Assistant/Website
Custodial
Youth Intern Lead
Youth Girls Intern
Youth Guys Intern
Advisory Team
Paris Wallace
Brad Thomas
Mark Davis
Russ Herman
Jay Johnson
Robb Maechtle
Steve Stringer
Lead Pastor
Worship Pastor
Sound/Tech
Financial/Shepherding
Small Group/Bible Study
Building/Facility Lead
Building/Facility Lead
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208-7575
523-5215
261-4676
210-6155
433-4039
986-0544
261-0939
Connection Church Ministry Team Leads
Glenda Bell
Donna Kunz
Bonnita Wallace
Benjamin Brantley
Robb Maechtle
Prayer Connection
Prayer Connection
Church Outreach /55+ Lead
Light Lead
Breakfast Outreach
Donna Kunz
Diane Montano
Emily Tull
Rosann Johnson
Bill Mobley
Hospitality Connection
Homeward Bound Outreach
Tech Lead
Women’s Ministry Event Lead
RU:AU Ministry
Church Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
402 Grand Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501 ~ 523-1857 ~ www.connectionchurchlive.com
Visitors & Guests
We are glad you have joined us today. Our services are designed with you in
mind! Let us help you get connected. If you are visiting with us today, please fill
out a Connection Card and turn it in at Visitor Connection (located in the foyer) in
order to receive a special gift we have for you. Thank you for worshiping with us
today.
In-Still Young Married
MON. NOVEMBER 17th, 6:30 PM - Married, between the ages of 18-39, meet
every 1st and 3rd Monday evening at the church. Childcare provided. Call
Jeremy Herigstad (985-8940) for more information. Cost is $9.00 for the study
guide on Hebrews.
Men’s Weekly Breakfast
TUES. NOVEMBER 18th, 6:00 AM - All men are invited to join us for a weekly
fellowship breakfast every Tuesday from 6:00 AM to approximately 8:00 AM.
Women’s Exercise
TUES. NOVEMBER 18th, 6:30-7:30 PM - We are starting a new Fall women’s
exercise group, led by Raynee Gloden, every Tuesday evening in the Children’s
Room. All ages welcome. Park on the south side off Grand Avenue.
H3 - New Distribution Schedule & Volunteers Needed
TUES. NOVEMBER 18th, 9-11:00 AM - Our Pantry Box distribution will begin
with wild game meat and dry goods for families in need. Distribution will be on
the third Tuesday of each month. We are in need of volunteers to help with
the shopping and to put the food boxes together, and distribution. If you
would like to participate in this Ministry, please sign up in the foyer and indicate in
which area you will volunteer.
RU:AU Ministry
WED. NOVEMBER 19th, 7:00 PM - Meetings are every Wednesday from
7-8:30 PM in the Connection Room upstairs. Are you struggling with an addiction
(of any kind)? Regardless of what you think or feel, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! For
more information, contact Bill Mobley at 623-5000. We will join the SOZO
worship group on the weeks they meet. Sign up in the foyer.
SOZO Worship (All Ages)
WED. NOVEMBER 19th, 7:00 PM - SOZO (pronounced "sode'-zo"), defined "to
be made whole to heal to save", is the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Join us and
experience God through praise and experiential music worship. Brad, our
worship pastor will lead the band. Childcare provided.
Homeward Bound - 2853 North Avenue,
THURS. NOVEMBER 20th, 5:30 PM - Meals to the homeless will be served at
5:30 pm. Please sign up in the foyer if you would like to help in this ministry.
Breakfast in the Park for the Homeless
SUN. NOVEMBER 23rd, 9:00 AM - Breakfast is served on the 2nd & 4th Sunday
each month. Toiletries are needed for distribution, i.e. shampoo, soap, toilet
paper, etc. Small hotel size unopened products are perfect. Donations can be
left in the basket in the south foyer area. Call Robb Meachtle 986-0544 with
questions.
Fusion Youth - “The Mix”
MON. NOVEMBER 17th, 6:30-8:30 PM - All Middle School and High School
students are invited every Monday night to meet in the gym. Hang out time at
6:30 to play Foosball, Pool, Air Hockey & other games. From 7:00-8:30
students have worship time, TARP event, teaching and small groups. Enter on
the 4th street side of the building.
Activated Young Adults (18-29)
THUR. DECEMBER 4th, 7:00 PM - This new college group is going to have their
first meeting at the group leaders home, Brad and Margaret Thomas, 614 Stan
Drive. A regular meeting schedule will begin in January when everyone is back
from Christmas break. We are doing a study on the book “Crazy Love” by
Francis Chan. Please sign up in the foyer.
Baptism
SUN. DECEMBER 7th – If you or a family member would like to be baptized,
please sign up in the Foyer. If you would like more information on baptism,
please call the church office at 523-1857 and a pastor will contact you. The
baptism will be here at the church during the morning service.
Newcomers
SUN. DECEMBER 7th – 12:00 PM - We would like to invite you to this lunch
session that explains how we function as a church and learn how to become a
regular participant at Connection Church. Lunch & childcare is provided. Session
begins following Sunday’s service in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Please sign
up in the Foyer.
H3 - Hunters Hunting Hunger Donations
H3 Pantry Boxes contain enough food for 5 dinners, 4 lunches and 3 breakfasts
for a family of four. If you would like to donate towards the cost of the pantry
boxes, which is $25/box, please designate on your check or giving envelope "H3
Ministry".
Thanksgiving Outreach
This Thanksgiving, we have several families in our church who could use support
and encouragement through the gift of a Thanksgiving Dinner. We will be
providing the Thanksgiving boxes with the gift of a turkey and all the fixings. If
you would like to help provide one or more of these dinners, the cost per
Thanksgiving box is $30. Please note on your check or envelope “Thanksgiving
Outreach”.
Hope Starts with Extended Hands
A ministry of Junction Community Church. On the 2nd & 4th Saturday of the
month is a free clothing distribution at 2867 Orchard Avenue from 9-11:00 AM.
We are collecting clothing that will be distributed through this ministry & at
Breakfast in the Park. Place donations in the south foyer in the wicker hampers.
New socks and underwear are the most needed items now.