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Jesus said in John 6:63, "The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life." Do you need more LIFE in your life? Join us this Sunday, June 23, as Pastor Tim McConnell continues our series on the Holy Spirit at 8:30, 9, 10 or 11 a.m. We'll be diving deeply into Acts 2:22-32.

The Great Escape Summer Camp for middle schoolers begins in Gunnison on Sunday, June 23, as kids will join middle school students from across the U.S. on the campus of Western State Colorado University to grow in Jesus together. The week includes great skits, worship music, awesome speakers and the majestic beauty of the Colorado Mountains. Men's Life will meet Tuesday, June 25, for the monthly lunch and fellowship at Jose Muldoon's.

“Why should we worry when God says we matter to Him?” Looking for something fun to do tonight, June 21? Join us for Upbeat Camp’s performance of “O Chicken of Little Faith” at 7 p.m. in the Weber Street Center.

Upbeat campers are putting the finishing touches on the musical they’ve been working on all week. Looking for something fun to do tonight, June 21? Join us for the performance of “O Chicken of Little Faith,” in the Weber Street Center tonight at 7.

This week in our Holy Spirit series, we focus on the Spirit of God as the source of all life. In John 6:63, Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as the one who gives life. The leaders of the early church latched on to that phrase as they attempted to understand the Trinity—one God, three Persons. Eventually the Nicene Creed declared faith in “the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life.”

Coming up on Wednesday, another round of Backyard Bible Study with our High School Ministry! Text Nathan if you need more details. Because fun times will be had by all!

Just as the Spirit works within us individually, it is also calls the church into being and holds it together. How we respond to the Spirit is vitally important in our own lives and in the life of the church. Join us this week as we continue our series on the work of the Holy Spirit at 8:30, 9, 10 or 11 a.m. Pastor John Goodale will open Acts 2:14-21 with us. May the Holy Spirit flow!

Our Upbeat Music and Drama camp for students entering 3rd though 8th grades starts Monday, June 17, and runs through Friday, June 21. And our group headed out on the Living Water trip to Guatemala from June 22 to 29 is extremely excited about that adventure and how they can serve the people in Guatemala.

String Campers are nearing the end of a fun-filled, growth-filled week. Hear them perform tonight, Friday, June 14, at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Volunteers are always needed to help teach English to refugees as they resettle with help from Lutheran Family Services (LFS). These are the summer volunteers at their training yesterday. They would love for you to pray for them as they finalize their lessons and begin to meet their students next week. Susan Staver, ESL Volunteer coordinator for First Pres, shares about her experience working with refugees and Lutheran Family Services. You can learn more about the many refugees who have resettled here at the World Refugee Day celebration hosted by LFS at Saint Luke's Lutheran Church from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, June 15.

Just as we see Christ meeting tangible needs as well as spiritual needs, we partner with organizations both locally and globally who share this vision of holistic gospel ministry. This month we are highlighting our work together with Lutheran Family Services to extend God's hospitality toward those resettling in the U.S. as refugees. The Bible encourages God’s people to welcome “sojourners” or internationals living among us (Ex. 22:21, Lev. 19:34, Deut. 10:19, etc.) including those who have been uprooted by persecution and violence. Two of the tangible ways First Pres assists Lutheran Family Services is by hosting English-as-a-Second-Language classes (ESL) and offering nursery care for their children so they can attend those classes. You can learn more and find other ways to volunteer here.

A prayer for you today...

Starting to make plans for that long 4th of July weekend? Don't forget about Of Thee I Sing! Tickets are available now at the Welcome Center in the Plaza. This much-anticipated event always sells out quickly, so get your $5 tickets today!

We are in a series on the Holy Spirit this month, studying Acts 2. ... But I wonder, is there someone in your life that needs to see Jesus more clearly? Is there someone you need to get under and lift up to see God in a new way? ... Let’s not just enjoy our view of Jesus; let’s help others see Him too.

Hey, high schoolers! We are praying for you at camp this week in Glorieta, New Mexico! We expect God is doing some big things already! And if you're not in NM, we hope to see you as Backyard Bible Study starts up this week at Nathan's house. Burgers, hot dogs, and buns are provided, but please bring a side or drinks with you!

Who's ready for the Men's Breakfast this Saturday? Our friend (and Young Life VP for South America) Dan Jessup will be speaking. Register at the link below!

Here are a few ways you can be involved today, in person or in prayer... or both!

This Sunday, June 9, is Pentecost Sunday! Before Jesus’ death and resurrection, having the Holy Spirit dwell in and with people was fairly rare. But Jesus promised He would send the Holy Spirit to all believers, and that first Pentecost after the Resurrection changed everything—for all of us. Pastor Tim McConnell will open our series on the Holy Spirit by diving into Acts 2:1-13. Join us at 8:30, 9, 10, or 11 a.m. to discover anew how the Holy Spirit empowers us to live into our full identity in Christ.

Join us June 9 as we start our four-part Holy Spirit sermon series and discover the power from God. Bring a friend!

“Why should we worry when God says we matter to Him?” Looking for something fun to do tonight, June 21? Join us for Upbeat Camp’s performance of “O Chicken of Little Faith” at 7 p.m. in the Weber Street Center.

String Campers are nearing the end of a fun-filled, growth-filled week. Hear them perform tonight, Friday, June 14, at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Community Worship Night!

“You delivered us, so we proclaim Your love to all the earth!” We’re so honored to invite Colorado Springs in for worship tonight, together with leaders from Woodmen Valley Chapel and Rocky Mountain Calvary.

Family Ministries Sunday fun!

Family Ministries Sunday fun on the Weber Street Center lawn.

It’s Family Ministries Sunday and we are excited! Post your photos and videos in the comments.

The celebration has begun. He is risen!

It is finished. Christ’s work on the cross is complete. Pastor Jennifer Holz prepares us for what happens next. Thank you to all of our friends from New Life Downtown; First Congregational Church, Colorado Springs; First Christian Church (DOC), Colorado Springs, CO; First United Methodist Church; First Baptist Church of Colorado Springs; Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and Friendship Baptist Church who joined in the creation of today’s Good Friday Ecumenical Service.

Is all creation groaning? It is. Is a new creation coming? It is! Is the glory of the Lord to be the light within our midst? It is. Is it good that we remind ourselves of this? It is. This morning’s worship was a powerful start to Holy Week. Catch it at firstprescos.org/watch if you missed it! Thanks to Chris Cullins, Brittany Brown and our middle school ensemble for this prayerful piece.