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
Tony Abbott
Amy Chacon
Jeremy Herigstad
Lead Pastor
Worship Pastor
Children’s Director
Small Groups Pastor
Preschool Lead
GRFX and Design
Diana Hudson
Ronda Sutton
Joe Wethington
Joshua Brantley
Lily Krause
Zech Wallace
Executive Assistant
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.
Men’s Weekly Breakfast
TUES. DECEMBER 23rd, 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.
Christmas Eve Service
WED. DECEMBER 24th, 5:00-6:00 PM - We have a special service of music,
worship, communion and a candlelight event. Please join us and bring a guest.
Breakfast in the Park for the Homeless
SUN. DECEMBER 28th, 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. Please sign up in the foyer.
In-Still Young Married
MON. JANUARY 5th, 6:30 PM - Married, between the ages of 18-39, meet every
1st and 3rd Monday in the Fellowship Hall, downstairs, at the church. Childcare
provided. Call Jeremy Herigstad (985-8940) for more information.
Travelers Outreach
FEB 15th - MAR 1st, - Once again we will be working with Homeward Bound and
reaching out to homeless men in our community. February 15th – March 1st we
will be hosting about 20 men in our gym as part of the community “overflow”
program to help take pressure off Homeward Bound. The men arrive each
evening at approximately 6:30 PM and spend the night. During that time, we
provide a warm place to sleep, shower, movies, table games, evening snacks,
breakfast, and sandwiches “to-go” when they leave around 7:00 AM each
morning. If you would like to help with this ministry, please sign up in the foyer
and you will be contacted. Ladies can help with evening prep, evening free time,
and morning breakfast. Men participate for the entire time and 2 men stay
through the night on sight. We will set up a rotation schedule so that everyone
who wants to help can participate and no one is over-worked. It costs the church
roughly $2,000 for 14 days. We provide ministry for them and go beyond the
“normal” church overflow experience. If you would like to help cover these costs,
just designate your offering as “Travelers” in the memo section of your check or
on the giving envelope. We’re looking forward to another great year of outreach!
Women’s Bible Study
The Monday evening Women’s Bible Study group is taking two weeks off during
Christmas, but will resume studies on January 5th.
Fusion Youth - “The Mix “
MON. DECEMBER 22nd, 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 includes Knock-Out B-Ball, Foosball, Pool, Air Hockey, Snack Shack, The
Rockin’ Mix Band, and Crazy Tarp events. From 7-8:30 is Creative Video &
Teaching in small groups. It is a night jammed with fun & Pizza! Enter on the
4th street side of the building please.
SKI QUEST - Overnight Ski Trip to Powderhorn for 4: Guess the number of
snowflakes in the jar, and the closest guess wins an all expense paid trip for
yourself and 3 of your closest friends. Watch for the flyer explaining how you
you can earn additional entries for the drawing. The Mix Trainer will be your
Ski Guide for this fun & free event that includes transportation, meals, ski rental
and lift ticket.
LOCK IN EVENTS
FRI. JANUARY 2nd - SAT. JAN. 3rd - 8 PM to 8:30 AM. HS” “Glow Games”
Lock-In at the Church. Cost is $10 to cover food and games. Come and bring
a friend!
FRI. JANUARY 9th - SAT. JAN. 10th - 8 PM to 8:30 AM. MS “Glow Games”
Lock-In at the Church. Cost is $10 to cover food and games. Come and bring
your friends!
RU:AU Schedule
The RU:AU studies have been completed for December. Meetings will resume
Wednesday, January 14th, 7:00 - 8:30 PM, in the Small Group Room. For more
information, contact Bill Mobley at 623-5000.
Women’s Exercise
There will be NO Women’s exercise for the remainder of December but classes
will resume on January 7th, on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. If you
have questions, call Raynee Gloden at 644-7025.
Connection Tree
This year our church family will be ministering to those within our church that are
single parents with children living at home. We would like to provide gifts and gift
cards for the parents, as well as the children. If you know of a single parent, with
children, who is a regular attendee of our church, please call the church office at
523-1857 and give us their names so they can be included. Our Connection Tree
will have “ornaments” with the gender and a “wish list”, sizes, etc. You can
choose an “ornament” off the tree, purchase the item, gift wrap and place the tag
on the package and return it to the Connection Tree. Bring gifts or gift cards by
Christmas Eve service and place them under the tree. Or you can drop them by
the church office on Tues. or Thurs. 9-4. A minimum of $15 please for the gifts
and gift cards. Outreach lead is Bonnita Wallace, call if you have questions,
270-9165. Thank you for touching lives!