United Methodist Church of Evergreen

The United Methodist Church of Evergreen
Pastor Russell Fletcher

14th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Services at 8:30 and 10:30 am


Russell's Ritings, 

Pondering our wonderful universe spurs most of us on to faith.  We all marveled at the recent eclipse.  I was amazed!  Albert Einstein once wrote: "I want to know how God created the world.  I am not interested in this or that phenomenon, in the spectrum of this or that element.  I want to know His thoughts; the rest are details." 

Annie Dillard, in Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, wrote:

"The question from agnosticism is, Who turned on the lights?

That question from faith is, Whatever for?"

As people of faith we believe God turned on the lights.  Creationists believe that as well as those who subscribe to a Big Bang theory.  As Genesis said, "And God said, 'let there be light', and suddenly there was light."  But the other question is, "What for?"

Perhaps we are called to turn darkness into light!  Jesus once said, "I am the light of the world."  As His disciples we are called to be light in the midst of darkness...rays of hope amid fear...rays of strength amid weakness...rays of grace amid injustice...rays of goodness amid evil.   We are share smiles, compassion, encouragement, advocacy, and love - thus brightening the world around us.

The text says, "Let there be light" and that text is talking about YOU!  Go and be LIGHT!

This Sunday our sermon is "Face to Face with God" and the text is Exodus 19: 16 - 24.  We will have our annual Fall Festival (prelude to Sunday School beginning, BBQ lunch provided, Bouncy Castle, our annual PIE BAKING CONTEST, games, and other happenings).  C U here - at the friendliest place around!

Also, there is a very important SPRC meeting after the 10:30 service.  Members, please take note.  We will be able to get a bite of lunch, but this is a meeting we ask you put on your calendar and make every effort to attend. 

Blessings,
Russell

FALL FESTIVAL, EDUCATION KICK-OFF
& YOUTH MISSION PRESENTATION

This Sunday after the 10:30 worship service!

UMCE's annual Fall Festival will be held this Sunday after the 10:30 worship service. This will be a fun time for all with food, bouncy castles, and carnival games. Please join us for food, fellowship and fun!

Youth Mission Update on Sunday, September 10th  - At the 10:30 worship service the youth will be presenting a program on this summer's youth mission to the Spokane Indian Reservation. Please plan on joining us for this special Sunday as we learn about this wonderful mission trip. 

FINANCE UPDATES

Attendance & Stewardship Report

Sunday School and Nursery 9/3/2017
Worship Services 9/3/2017
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Needed Weekly
Received 9/3/2017
                                                Difference
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                     2017 Budget
Needed Year to Date
Received Year to Date
Difference Year to Date
9/8/2017

19
95
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$5,912
$5,729
($183)
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$313,348
$212,832
$219,842
+ $7,010


Silent Auction and Bake Sale  Coming in October!
 
Please start thinking about what you can contribute to make this fundraiser a success. The last silent auction included gift baskets, Chef Clyde's prepared dinner for 6, Russell's Jambalaya, artwork, sports memorabilia, vacation rentals, an ATV trip, etc.  Please contact the church office or Vickie Borden to let us know what you are willing to contribute to the auction.

Church Office: office@evergreenumnc.org 


Bidding Starts 
Sunday,  October  15th

Bidding Closes 
Sunday, October  22nd

Bake Sale on
Sunday,  October  22nd

Fruit Sale Update
 
Thank you to everyone who purchased fruit and those who sold it to friends and neighbors. A special thank you to Penn Gildersleeve, Dave Loomis, Clyde Sacks, Jim Waltz and ST Womack for helping unload the truck and stacking and organizing the fruit. 

The church made $1,650 on the fruit sale.
 

CONDOLENCES

HILDEGARD LINDQUIST

Hildegrand Lindquist, Peter Lindquist's mother, passed away this week at 100 years old. The family will be having a memorial service at UMCE in the near future. The details of the service will be announced later. Prayers for this time of grief. Condolences may be sent to Peter and Pam Lindquist.

Peter and Pam Lindquist
4056 Ponderosa Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
 

NON-PROFIT EVENTS

EVERGREEN CHRISTIAN OUTREACH
EChO's Casino Royale Casino Night

DATE: Friday, September 15, 2017
TIME: Doors open at 5:45 pm, Gaming starts at 6:00 pm
LOCATION: Crystal Rose on Lookout Mountain, Golden, CO
REGISTER: www.EvergreenChristianOutreach.org
PRICE: $40/person

MOUNTAIN RESOURCE CENTER
Bowls After Dark Evening Gala

DATE: Thursday, September 28, 2017
TIME: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
LOCATION: Mount Vernon Country Club
REGISTER: http://www.mrcco.org/
PRICES: $65 Individual, $120 for Two
 
TENNYSON CENTER
40th Annual Denver Dinner, Black & White Ball
Come Celebrate an evening of friendship, fun and inspiration. We are expecting more than 1,000 supporters to help celebrate our 40th year.

DATE: Saturday, October 21, 2017
TIME: 5:30 p.m. - registration, reception, dinner
LOCATION: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Centennial Ballroom , 650 15th Street, Denver, CO
ATTIRE: Black Tie Optional
REGISTER: Tennyson 40th Annual Denver Dinner
 

HELP WANTED:
ADULT EDUCATION COORDINATOR

We need someone to coordinate our adult education program beginning in November. If you will help - either as a coordinator or as a presenter - please contact Russell at  russell@evergreenumc.org or Sarah at youth@evergreenumc.org.
 

ADULT EDUCATION
 
Have you ever wanted to know more about your church?  Come and join Pastor Russell for four Sundays as he leads us through Methodism 101. 

Sunday, September 17:  9:30 - 10:20 am 
THE HISTORY OF METHODISM 
From the Wesleys until today we will look at how the Methodist movement has become one of the most prominent church families.

Sunday, September 24:  9:30 - 10:20 am 
THE BELIEFS OF A UNITED METHODIST
Someone has said Methodism is the common denominator of the denominations.  Wesley said, "If your heart is as my heart is, give me your hand for we are brothers."  We will look at the diversity of belief systems within our church and also at the core beliefs we do not compromise.

Sunday, October 1:  9:30 - 10:20 am
THE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
How are we organized?  What is our structure?  What is "holy conferencing"?   How do Bishops, Superintendents, and pastors "connect"?  What is the "connectional" system?  How does UMCE fit within the connection?

Sunday, October 8:  9:30 - 10:20 am
A LOOK AT UMCE
What makes our own local church so special?  Where have we come from, where are we, and where are we going?

Sunday, October 15, 22, 29:  9:30 - 10:20 am
HOW TO GROW A CHURCH (led by Pastor Russell)
During these weeks we will look at the principles of church growth, the keys to church growth, the costs  of church growth, and strategies which will help UMCE become the church God wants it to become. 



YOUTH EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES

CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
Action Pack
Preschool-5th Grades 9:30 am
Youth Group Sunday School
6th-12th Grades 9:30 am
EverKids Early Elementary Sunday School
Preschool-1st Grades 10:30 am
EverKids Upper Elementary Sunday School

2nd-5th Grades 10:30 am
SUNDAY YOUTH GROUP

High School Youth Group
9th-12th Grades Noon - 1:30 pm
Regular Youth Group

6th-12th Grades 1:30 - 3:30 pm
THE STORY FOR KIDS

Wednesdays in UMCE Church Sanctuary
Preschool - 5th Grades 4:00 - 5:00 pm
 

AROUND THE CHURCH


Tuesday, September 5 & 19 at 6:30 am
THE MEN'S BAGELRY FELLOWSHIP GROUP
Location: The Bagelry in Bergen Park
The Men's Bagelry Fellowship Group resumes. This is a small, but growing, group of men who meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Bagelry in Bergen Park, across from King Soopers.  Contact Bill Graf (303-246-8330) or Clyde Sacks (805-451-4586) for more information.



Wednesday, September 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 9:30 - 11:30 am
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY: "BECOMING HEART SISTERS"
Location: UMCE Church Library
Please join the Wednesday Women's Bible Study as they resume their study of the book, "Becoming Heart Sisters: A Bible Study on Authentic Friendships," by Natalie Chambers Snapp. This study will help women become better equipped to walk hand in hand with a loyal friend and to become a God-honored friend. Contact Jeanne Ambrosier 303-674-6377 or rjambro@estreet.com for a book or more information.



Saturday, September 9:  8:00 Breakfast, 8:30 Program
MEN'S BREAKFAST:  NORMANDY
Speaker: Pastor Russell
Pastor Russell and Diane visited France last spring and were especially moved by their visit to Normandy beach. Pastor Russell will be sharing photos and experiences from this trip. Bill Graf and Jim Ament will be coordinating the breakfast. All church family and friends are welcome to attend the speaker's program starting at 8:30 am.



Sunday, September 10 -- Fall Festival after 10:30 service
EDUCATION KICK-OFF AND FALL FESTIVAL 
The Fall Festival is coming! UMCE's annual Fall Festival will be held following the 10:30 service on Sunday, September 10. This is a fun time for all with food, bouncy castles, and carnival games. We need volunteers! If you can help by manning a booth, please contact Sarah Sailor at  youth@evergreenumc.org.



Sunday, September 10 -- 9:15 Rehearsal and Sing at 10:30
CHANCEL CHOIR STARTS THEIR NEW SEASON! 
Director Sandy Sandusky will be returning from back surgery to direct another season of the UMCE Chancel Choir. Keron will be back at the piano as well. Please join us as we learn some beautiful music and make a joyful noise to the Lord! 



Friday, September 15th -- 11:30 am
BRUNCH BUNCH AT SMOKIN YARD'S BBQ
Location: 2736 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs
Brunch Bunch will be going to Smokin Yard's BBQ in Idaho Springs on Friday, September 15th. As you are heading west on I-70 take Exit 241A. They do not take reservations but they say we should have no problem as we are early in their day. If it is a nice day we can sit outside. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall and we will see you there.











Sunday, September 17 & 24 from 9:30 - 10:20 am
ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES RESUME 
PASTOR RUSSELL PRESENTS A SERIES ON METHODISM

September 17 - "The History of Methodism" 
From the Wesley's until today we will look at how the Methodist movement has become one of the most prominent church families.

September 24 - "The Beliefs of a United Methodist"
Someone has said Methodism is the common denominator of the denominations.  Wesley said, "If your heart is as my heart is, give me your hand for we are brothers."  We will look at the diversity of belief systems within our church and also at the core beliefs we do not compromise.













  
CHURCH CALENDAR

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Tuesday, September 5 & 19 6:30 am Men's Bagelry Fellowship Group
Wednesday, September 6,
13, 20 & 27
9:30 am Women's Bible Study
Saturday, September 9 8:00 am Men's Breakfast: Normandy
Sunday, September 10 10:30 service

Education Kick-off, Fall Festival and
Youth Mission Presentation
Sunday, September 10 9:15 Rehearse
10:30 Sing
Chancel Choir Begins Their New Season!
Friday, September 15 11:30 am Brunch Bunch at Smokin Yard's BBQ
Sunday, September 17 & 24 9:30 am Adult Education Classes Resume with
Pastor Russell's Series on Methodism

TEAM MEETINGS
SEPTEMBER

Sunday, September 10 11:30 am SPR
Tuesday, September 12 4:00 pm Brainstormers Meeting
Tuesday, September 12 10:30 am Staff Meeting and Potluck
Thursday, September 21 7:00 pm Finance
Tuesday, September 19 6:30 pm ITF
Thursday, September 28 6:00 pm Membership



CHURCH INFORMATION

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fridays: 9:00 am - noon
Please call the office at 303-674-4810, or email office@evergreenumc.org if you would like to add 
your event to the weekly Happenings.

LARGE PRINT HYMNALS, BIBLES AND BULLETINS are available in the vestibule for Sunday services. Just ask one of the ushers to help you.
 
ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES are available for Sunday services. If you would like to try an Assistive Listening device this Sunday just ask one of the ushers or a sound booth technician.

AN OPEN INVITATION TO MEMBERSHIP is extended to all persons. Please speak with the pastor about your interest in becoming part of this great Christian Fellowship.

RELOADABLE KING SOOPERS/SAFEWAY GROCERY CARDS  are on sale in Fellowship Hall on the first Sunday of each month following each worship service. 5% of all purchases made with these reloadable cards goes back to UMCE! You can also purchase these cards from the church office during regular office hours. 

 
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF EVERGREEN
Growing a community of faith by serving a world of need and changing lives. We affirm a spirit of openness and hospitality to all, including persons of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, financial strata, and abilities who seek a closer walk with God.
 
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