Service Location: the Wooldridges' (133 W 4th Avenue, Denver)
Time: 10:00am
Dear Church,
Our series through Genesis continues this week in Genesis 1, on the podcast, Joe and Tim explore the events of Day 5 in Genesis 1, focusing on God's creation of sea creatures and birds. They discuss how Day 5 fills the spaces formed on Day 2—the waters below and the sky above—with a vast abundance of life, emphasizing the sheer volume and diversity of creatures, especially in the oceans and atmosphere. Their conversation highlights the anthropocentric (human-centered) perspective of the Genesis account, noting how creation is described in terms of human experience and perception, like the sky appearing to have a "face." They also explore the significance of the phrase “according to its kind,” showing how Genesis contrasts with ancient myths by emphasizing order, distinct categories, and fixed boundaries in creation. Finally, they reflect on the first divine blessing—to be fruitful and multiply—showing how God's commands are both blessings and invitations to participate in the ongoing flourishing of creation. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
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Upcoming Events
- July 10-13 - Bluegrass Festival in Westcliffe (We're camping at Alvarado campgroud)
Here are the details for Sunday's service:
Scripture Readings:
- Psalm: Psalm 148 (Audrey)
- OT: Genesis 1:20-23 (Bev)
- NT: Acts 28:1-10 (David)
- Gospel: Matthew 6 (Rick)
- Prayers of the People: Kayleen
Songs:
- Song 1: Come, Let Us.. (73, G)
- Song 2: All Creatures.. (63)
- Song 3: Psalm 67 (37, Bb)
- Song 4: Psalm 32 (32, Dm)
- Song 5: In Christ Alone (85, G)
- Song 6: All Glory Be.. (64, D)
Looking forward to worshiping with you all on Sunday!
Blessings,
Joe Anderson
Call: Tim | Homily: Tim | Eucharist: Tim