Community Life
Week of April 19th, 2026
Join us to pray THIS SUNDAY, April 19
We will be holding a prayer meeting THIS SUNDAY, April 19th starting 15 minutes after the service in the chapel and ending within an hour. We will be focusing on praying for various needs at Council Tree in our season of transition. Light snacks will be provided.
Financial Update from the Council - Fiscal Year 2025-2026
April 2025 - March 2026
Below is a summary of our financial results for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. Overall, our results came in slightly better than the estimates reviewed at the annual meeting on March 29th.
Looking Ahead
I am optimistic about the year ahead. As we begin this new fiscal year, our financial position reminds us of the importance of consistent giving to support our ministry, staffing, outreach, and facility operations. We invite your continued prayers as we seek to be good stewards of all God has entrusted to us. As discussed at the annual meeting, several changes are underway that impact our expenses:
Thank You
Thank you for your faithful support and partnership. As always, if you have questions or would like to discuss anything further, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Sarah
sarahk@stackfam.com
970.214.5209
Upcoming Christian Formation Classes
April 12 - 19th - Dead Sea Scrolls – What are they and why are they important? (Led by David Campbell)
April 26 - May 17 - Kids Christian Books (Led by Frances Way)
Click here to find out more about these upcoming classes.
Faith Family Hospitality - May 10-17
We are again hosting homeless families at Council Tree.
We are thankful for your willingness to serve in the past and invite you to join us again. Our rotation begins Sunday May 10th through Sunday May 17th. If you can help out please click here to sign-up.
Pastor Diane's Sabbatical -- June 29 - August 24
Pastor Diane Borden has served Council Tree for nearly twenty years (minus the time she was finishing her seminary degree and a short stint in Connecticut). We are very thankful for her faithful service to our kids and to our body. Part of God's design for life is healthy rhythms and it is time for Diane to enter into a season of rest and take a sabbatical this summer. A sabbatical is not a reward — it’s a necessity. It’s a sacred time to reconnect with God, recharge emotionally and spiritually, and return with renewed vision. Diane has earned this 8-week sabbatical — and we are honoring her by giving her the space to be refreshed, so she can continue to lead with joy for years to come. Please click here to read more about what a sabbatical is and what this time away will look like for Diane and for Council Tree.
In order to ensure that our kids are cared for well in Diane's absence, we will need anybody who can to step up in volunteering to love on our kids. If you are available to serve once a month with our kids, or even occasionally, please reach out to Diane to see where you might fit in. We'll have more information soon about a summer sabbatical replacement, so stay tuned!
Artrageous is Coming!
Join us Down on the Farm June 1 - 5 as we explore all sorts of art mediums while learning from Psalm 23 about our super protective God - our loving Shepherd who takes care of His "sheep" (us!)
It takes a lot of hands and hearts to make a week like this a success. We are still looking for student leaders (sixth through twelfth grade) and adult volunteers. If you are able to help out during the week of Artrageous, or you are available to lend a hand behind the scenes, just click below to let us know how you would like to contribute to this incredible week.
Upcoming Preaching Schedule
April 19 - Bret Widman
April 26 - Dan Raymond
May 3 - Lexi Lang
May 10 - Heidi Wiebe
May 17 - Jodi Green
May 24 - Win Jackson-Houwen
May 31 - Armida Belmonte Stephens
Save the Date
Mark your calendars for these upcoming Council Tree events:
April 18 - The Kingdom of God in an Age of Polarization - Seminar with Bret Widman from North Park Theological Seminary, Saturday @2-5pm
April 19 - The Dead Sea Scrolls, Sundays @9am
April 19 - Prayer Meeting, 15 minutes after the service ends
April 26-May 17 - Kids Christian Books, Sundays @9am
May 10-17 - Faith Family Hospitality
May 30 - Seminar with Armida Belmonte Stephens from North Park Theological Seminary
June 1-5 - Artrageous!
Volunteer Opportunities
From the beginning of creation, God established holy rhythms of life and service for those who follow in God’s path. We each have personal seasons of rest and restoration, and of new life and service. Council Tree encourages spiritual wondering alongside the Holy Spirit to discern what spiritual season you may be in.
If you find yourself in a place where you have margin to serve, we could definitely use your gifts! If you feel God is calling you to explore serving, we would encourage you to start an exploratory conversation with a team lead to find out more.
Click here to find out some of the many serving opportunities that are currently available.
Give Online
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