The United Methodist Church of Evergreen
Pastor Russell Fletcher
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Services at 8:30 and 10:30 am
3rd Sunday in Advent
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A man had too much to drink at a party. On his way home, he lost his wallet. A policeman found him searching for it under a streetlight. The policeman joined him in the search for the wallet. Ten minutes passed. They still did not find the wallet..
The policeman asked, "Are you sure that you lost your wallet under this streetlight?" The man replied, "No, I lost it over there." He pointed to a place in the darkness. The policeman scratched his head and asked, "Then why are we looking here?" The man replied, "Because there's more light here."
The revelation of Jesus Christ gives us light for our search for the meaning of life. Into the darkness of sin the Savior came, Emmanuel, God with us! Robert Browning in his poem "Death in the Desert", wrote,
"I say, the acknowledgement of God in Christ
Accepted by thy reason, solves for thee,
All questions in the earth and out of it,
And has so far advanced thee to be wise."
I hope to see you Sunday! In the 8:30 service the text is James 5: 7 - 10, and the sermon is "Prepare....and Be Patient." In the 10:30 service our choir will present, "A Child is Born" by John Purifoy. Why not come and spend the morning?
On December 24, Christmas Eve, we are adjusting the regular Sunday routine and the regular Christmas Eve schedule since Christmas Eve falls on Sunday. There will be no 8:30 service. Traditional morning worship will be at 10:30, our Annual Spontaneous Christmas Pageant is at 4, and Carols, Candles, and Communion will be at 7. Since the services are all different why not plan to attend all three?
From the Heart,
Russell
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CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICES
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE
FOR JERRY HUBER
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The United Methodist Church of Evergreen
Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 3:00 pm
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MESSAGE FROM RUTHANNE:
We will celebrate Jerry's life on January 6, 2018 at 3 P.M. at the United Methodist Church of
Evergreen located on 3757 South Ponderosa Drive, 80439. I tell you this to ask that you pray over those who will attend this celebration for God's peace and comfort to dwell over and protect each one. I also will ask that you turn to the one nearest you and give them a hug, because there are never enough of those in this troubled world.
I would like for memorials to go to Mount Evans home health care and hospice located at 3081 Bergen Peak Drive, Evergreen, CO 80439.
Since contact with you may be impossible, I am sending you a virtual hug and praying that you will be blessed with the love of Christ this Christmas and the joy of knowing that He loves us best!
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ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS UPDATE
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Thanks to all who stopped by the Missions tables in Fellowship Hall while the Alternative Christmas materials were displayed! Although the displays have been put away, if you weren't able to be in church, but would still like to make an Alternative Christmas gift, please just contact any of us on the Missions Team or ask in the office for information. We will be happy to provide you with information about the organization you'd like to support!
SPONSORED THIS YEAR:
Bethlehem Bible College; Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity; Center for Health and Hope (formerly Center for Church and Global AIDS); Colorado Coalition for the Homeless; Evergreen Christian Outreach; Family Promise; Severe Weather Collaboration (SWC) for Jefferson County; Kenya Youth Sponsorship; Mountain Resource Center; Urban Peak Youth Shelter, and JOY International.
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Attendance & Stewardship Report
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Sunday School and Nursery 12/10/2017
Worship Services
12/10/20
17
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Needed Weekly
Received 12/10/2017
Difference
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2017 Budget
Needed Year to Date
Received Year to Date
Difference Year to Date
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12/15/2017
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37
127
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$5,912
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$313,348
$295,600
$311,533
+ $15,953
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Great news for you and for our church!!
You could give some of your IRA dollars to support God's Kingdom before the end of 2017. A few years ago Congress made permanent the opportunity to make a charitable gift from an IRA to a qualifying non-profit. You can convert your required minimum distribution (RMD) to a charitable distribution by rolling over part of an IRA to UMCE. In doing this you avoid paying any additional tax.
You must be over age 70 ½. These tax-free gifts can be up to $100,000 and satisfy the required minimum distribution (RMD). All you need to do is to contact your IRA custodian and request an amount be transferred to UMCE or to the Rocky Mountain United Methodist Foundation for the benefit of UMCE. This would be a great way to save on taxes and complete your pledge, increase your gift or create a new gift, at the same time!
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December 17, 2017: 9:30 - 10:20 am, Church Library
SHARING OUR CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
Facilitator: Dr. Lorna Idol
Many people have established family and/or personal traditions for the Christmas season. We will gather together in the Spirit of Christmas and share the traditions we treasure. We will talk about our own childhood traditions and how we have continued with those or changed them to benefit our own families or our own lifestyles. We might also be adding to our own Christmas treasure chests as we learn how others in our Christian family celebrate Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ as we munch on Christmas cookies and drink our hot chocolate.
December 24, 2017: No Session: Christmas Holiday
December 31, 2017: No Session: New Year's Holiday
Winter/Spring 2018 Sessions: Starting January 14
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YOUTH EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
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Action Pack
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Preschool-5th Grades |
9:30 am |
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Youth Group Sunday School
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6th-12th Grades |
9:30 am |
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EverKids Early Elementary Sunday School
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Preschool-1st Grades |
10:30 am |
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EverKids Upper Elementary Sunday School
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2nd-5th Grades |
10:30 am |
| SUNDAY YOUTH GROUP |
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High School Youth Group
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9th-12th Grades |
Noon - 1:30 pm |
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Regular Youth Group
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6th-12th Grades |
1:30 - 3:30 pm |
| I LOVE GOD'S GREEN EARTH |
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Wednesdays in UMCE Church Sanctuary
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Preschool - 5th Grades |
4:00 - 5:00 pm |
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Sunday, December 17 at 10:30 Worship Service
"A CHILD IS BORN" CHRISTMAS CANTATA
This Christmas cantata presented by the UMCE Chancel Choir combines scripture readings with carols and congregation sing-a-longs. Please join the UMCE Chancel Choir as they perform "A Child Is Born," directed by Sandy Sandusky, accompanied by Keron Sandusky, with readings by Pastor Fletcher, Clyde Sacks and JoAnn Vogt.
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Wednesday, Dec. 20 & Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 -
9:30 - 11:30 am
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY:
"JOHN: THE GOSPEL OF LIGHT AND LIFE"
Location: UMCE Library (Room 12)
Please join the Women's Bible Study for their new study, Adam Hamilton's DVD series "John: The Gospel of Light and Life." The Gospel of John is considered the most deeply spiritual of the four gospels. Experience spiritual growth and life changing renewal with the truths revealed in this Gospel. Contact Jeanne Ambrosier at
[email protected] or 303-674-6377 for a book or more information.
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December 25 - January 1
LIMITED OFFICE HOURS DURING THE HOLIDAYS
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Sunday, December 31 - Two Services at 8:30 and 10:30 am
NEW YEAR'S EVE SUNDAY - TWO WORSHIP SERVICES
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Saturday, January 6 - 8:00 am Breakfast, 8:30 am Program
MEN'S BREAKFAST: UMC MISSIONS IN RWANDA
Location: UMCE Fellowship Hall
Presenter: Bill Graf
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Sunday, January 7 from 9:15 - 10:30 am
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Membership Team is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast after the holidays. Enjoy fellowship and breakfast in between services on this Sunday in January.
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Tuesday, January 16 - Starting at 6:30 am
THE MEN'S BAGELRY FELLOWSHIP GROUP
Location: The Bagelry in Bergen Park
The Men's Bagelry Fellowship Group 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.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
DECEMBER AND JANUARY
| Sunday, December 17 |
10:30 Service |
"A Child Is Born" Christmas Cantata, Presented by the UMCE Chancel Choir |
Wednesday, Dec. 20 and
Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 |
9:30-11:30 am
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Women's Bible Study: "John: The Gospel of Light and Life"
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| Sunday, December 24 |
10:30 am
4:00 pm
7:00 pm |
A Christmas Worship Service
A Spontaneous Christmas Pageant
A Candlelight Service with Choir |
| Dec. 25 - Jan. 1 |
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LIMITED OFFICE HOURS
DURING THE HOLIDAYS |
| Sunday, December 31 |
8:30 am &
10:30 am
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New Year's Eve Sunday -
Two Worship Services |
| Saturday, January 6 |
8:00 am |
Men's Breakfast: UMC Missions in Rwanda, Bill Graf Presenting |
| Sunday, January 7 |
9:15-10:30 am |
Pancake Breakfast |
| Tuesday, January 16 |
6:30 am |
Men's Bagelry Fellowship Group |
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TEAM MEETINGS
DECEMBER AND JANUARY
| Tuesday, December 19 |
6:30 pm |
Church & Society |
| Tuesday, January 2 |
7:00 pm |
Trustees |
| Tuesday, January 9 |
10:30 am |
Staff Meeting |
| Thursday, January 11 |
7:00 pm |
Finance |
| Sunday, January 14 |
12:00 pm |
Church Council |
| Tuesday, January 16 |
6:30 pm |
Church & Society |
| Thursday, January 25 |
6:00 pm |
Membership |
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Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Please call the office at 303-674-4810, or email [email protected] if you would like to add
your event to the weekly Happenings.
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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.
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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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