The budget for 1971 was adjusted up to $82,500 and the year began with 787 members. Programs included the Couples Club and Mariners, with assistance provided the Cenikor program. The new public address system benefited from the Deacons' garage sale, and the women's association provided wilderness camp sponsorships for five children.

The expansion was completed in 1971 and the sanctuary was dedicated on October 24, 1971.

The work of the memorials, dedications and gifts committee resulted in the furnishing of the building in numerous ways. Individuals contributed: candle holders, pews, liturgical hangings, chancel chairs, Narthex stained glass windows, offering plates, landscaping, baptismal font, memorial book stand, narthex benches, lectern, chancel stained glass window, free hanging cross, communion table, piano, pulpit, hearing aids, public address system and cabinet, landscaping, book case, lounge furniture and the cornerstone. A firm foundation to be sure.    The session adopted the Presbytery model for its minutes, a stewardship dinner was held in November, and the church was designed a pickup point for the Operation Santa Claus project. The Board of Deacons increased its membership to 15 from 12, and Shepherd of the Hills participated in an "adopt-a-family" for Christmas. The Boy Scouts presented an American flag to the church and a Christian flag was purchased, both for display in the sanctuary. Pigeons, however, didn't fly as a request to lease church property was turned down.

New Sanctuary, Nearing Completion Summer, 1971

Sanctuary Dedication Service October 24, 1971

Landscaping of the church property was attended to in 1972, with a "Sod for God" program. Sod was sold by the foot, with 26 pallets purchased to beautify the church grounds. The Presbyterian General Assembly was held in Denver in May. Ed Hunt resigned his position in the fall, and Dr. Luther Sharpe joined the staff in an interim capacity.

Rev. Patrick Jordan was called as an associate minister in June 1973, succeeding Dr. Sharpe. "Pipeline to Session" notepaper was authorized for inclusion in the pew pockets and church membership continued to grow, with 927 listed on the rolls at the end of the year.

The Menaul School Choir from New Mexico presented choral selections in April 1974, and new members were received on Palm Sunday. Koinonia had its first meeting in September and Presbyterian Women had a bake sale in conjunction with election day. Food bank accommodations were made for Jeffco Action Center, and additional parking spaces were considered.

Elders and deacons were assigned to head the church parishes, and pledges for 1975 reached $115,975. The women's association created a morning circle group and sponsored a library week display in the narthex.

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