The United Methodist Church of Evergreen
Pastor Russell Fletcher
Third Sunday of Easter
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unday, April 30, 2017
8:30 and 10:30 Services
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Russell's Ritings...
He couldn't speak before a crowd; he couldn't teach a class,
But when he came to Sunday School he brought the folks "en masse".
He couldn't sing to save his life; in public couldn't pray;
But always his 'jalopy' was just crammed on each Lord's Day.
And though he couldn't sing, nor teach, nor even lead in prayer,
He listened well; he had a smile, and he was always there -
With all the others whom he brought who lived near and far -
And God's work was greatly prospered for he had a consecrated car.
Well, the above little poem, author unknown, is not Tennyson or Frost but it shares a truth! People are out there waiting for an invitation from a friendly layperson just like you! Why don't you invite someone to church THIS Sunday! This Sunday the Reverend Joyce Snapp will be preaching for us and we are thinking of you as you worship together!
And the folks are friendly,
Russell
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COMMUNITY WORKSHOP FOR TEENS
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AGENTS OF CHANGE: TEENS TRANSFORMING OUR WORLD
Saturday, April 29, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sponsored by Congregation Beth Evergreen
1) Ally Building - Who are our allies? How do we build strong alliances with different communities? What do we need from an ally?
2) Sticking with Social Change Activism for the Long Haul - How to manage the slow pace of change with patience, confidence and trust.
3) I want to speak up. I want to interrupt bias. How do I know I'm doing the right thing?
Facilitated by Rabbi David Jaffe, author of "Changing the World From the Inside Out," and trainers from the Anti-Defamation League.
2981 BERGEN PEAK DRIVE, EVERGREEN - 303.670.4294
www.bethevergreen.org
FREE to all! Lunch included!
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THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AND HOPE
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Spring is a Time For H.O.P.E. 10th Annual Brunch
Saturday, April 29 at 11:00 am
University of Denver Hospitality School
The Center for Health and Hope (formerly the Center for the Church and Global AIDS) will hold its annual brunch on Saturday, April 29 at 11:00 am at DU's hospitality school to benefit 260 AIDS orphans in Kenya who are living with extended family rather than in an orphanage.
Denver7 news anchor, Theresa Marchetta, will be MC and the keynote speaker will be former Colorado first lady Jeanie Ritter. Musical entertainment and an ever popular breakfast buffet will also be offered. Tickets are $100 each for the first two people in your group and then $50 per person after that. For reservations, call the Center at 303-877-1955, visit the Center website www.centerforhealthandhope.org/ or email globalaids@gmail.com.
If you have questions see or call Bill Graf 303-246-8330.
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Attendance & Stewardship Report
Sunday School and Nursery 4/23/2017
Worship Services 4/23/2017
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Needed Weekly
Received 4/23/2017
Difference
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2017 Budget
Needed Year to Date
Received Year to Date
Difference Year to Date
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4/28/2017
17
81
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$5,912
$2,954
($2,958)
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$313,348
$100,504
$126,315
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ANNUAL COWBOY AND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
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Announcing the Return of our
Annual Cowboy and Bluegrass Sunday
at the
The United Methodist Church of Evergreen
June 18, 2017 at 10:30 am
(one service only)
*** Featuring Devotional time with Pastor Russell Fletcher ***
Along with our Talented Country/Bluegrass Musicians:
Jay Genender on fiddle
Emily Wilson on Mandolin
Mike Fields on banjo and guitar
Terry Vogt on (honkytonk) piano
Suzanne Barchers on (bluegrass?) flute
Denwood Butler on guitar
Sandy Sandusky on harmonica ...
(and, of course, our awesome country singers)
Cowboy & Bluegrass Music and Poetry to include "God Must be a Cowboy at Heart", "Rocky Top", "Desert Pete", "Lord of the Dance" and many others.
Fun for all ages includes dancing for the little cowpokes, horse and pony rides in the parking lot and a BBQ lunch after the service.
Please come and bring your family for our signature event this year! Dress in your best cowboy attire (remember this is Rodeo Weekend) and come prepared to sing along, tap your feet and enjoy the activities.
We Hope to See You There !
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017
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Monday, June 5 - Friday, June 9
9:00 am - Noon
Come join the fun for our 2017 VBS Week: Maker Fun Factory
! We
will spend three hours each morning learning about God's love for each one of us, and our unique purpose in His world!
Youth and adults are invited to volunteer and host this special event. We have volunteer opportunities in the following areas:
- Crew Leaders
- Snacks
- Games
- Preschool and Kindergarten Leaders
- Bible Stories
- Crafts and more!
Vacation Bible School is for children pre-school (
must
be potty trained) through third grade. There is also a special program for fourth and fifth graders. Sixth graders through high school may participate as volunteers.
Cost is $40 per child.
VBS Dates: Monday, June 5th through Friday, June 9th (9 am - 12 pm daily)
Contact Sarah to find out how you can participate!
303-717-2053
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Sunday, April 30 from 9:30 - 10:20 am
WALKING THE LABYRINTH IN A WALKING MEDITATION
Facilitator: Dr. Lorna Idol
Come join the Adult Education Group for a spiritual journey! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about how labyrinths are utilized to bring one closer to God, to seek communion with God to explore life's challenges and to obtain God's guidance. We will learn about: 1) how labyrinths are used to enhance one's Christian spiritual journey through the labyrinth with a walking meditation; 2) some history on the use of labyrinth walking; 3) the symbolism behind the most famous Chartres Cathedral Labyrinth in France (See below picture.), which is one of the world's most well-known labyrinths, attracting pilgrims for over 1,000 years; and 4) view beautiful examples of labyrinths throughout the ages and over the last 4,000 years. This information gathering will be followed by discussion, sharing of personal experiences with labyrinths and planning for a journey to walk a labyrinth after our 10:30 church service.
Sunday, May 7 and 14 from 9:30 - 10:20 am
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
Facilitator: Russell Fletcher
The Ten Commandments, also known as the Decalogue, are a set of Biblical principles relating to ethics and worship, which play a fundamental role in Judaism and Christianity. The commandments include instructions to worship only God, to honor one's parents, and to keep the Sabbath, as well as prohibitions against idolatry, blasphemy, murder, adultery, theft, dishonesty, and coveting. Different religious groups follow different traditions for interpreting and numbering them. The Ten Commandments are listed twice in the Hebrew Bible, first in Exodus 20:1-17, and then in Deuteronomy 5:6-21. Both versions state that God inscribed them on two stone tablets, which he gave to Moses on Mount Sinai. Modern scholarship has found likely influences in Hittite and Mesopotamian laws and treaties, but is divided over exactly when the Ten Commandments were written and who wrote them. We will explore some of this history and scholarship. Then, we will rewrite The Ten Commandments in common, modern language and examine our hearts as we renew our own personal and private commitments to the Commandments.
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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 |
| THE STORY FOR KIDS |
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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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HELP WANTED: NURSERY ATTENDANT
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The staff-parish relations committee is looking for a person to serve as nursery attendant during our 10:30 worship services, beginning in May. The pay for the position is $12 per hour. The job description and application form are attached below (just click on the link and print or save). An application form and job description can also be picked up in the church office.
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MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR JIM GOBEL
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The United Methodist Church of Evergreen
Saturday, June 17 at 2:00 pm
We are honored to celebrate Jim's life with the Gobel family on this very special Saturday in June.
Before moving to Texas Jim and Sharon were active members at UMCE. Sharon was instrumental in starting The Great Escape childcare in our building and Jim was part of the team of three (Jim, Pem Dunn and Chris Hahn) who created the beautiful stained glass windows in our church Sanctuary.
Please plan on joining our church family for this very special service.
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NEED A PRAYER REQUEST?
We would like to help.
UMCE has a dedicated team of prayer warriors headed up by Charlene Hahn. If you have a prayer request, or if you would like to be included on the prayer chain, please contact Charlene Hahn at
cvhahn@comcast.net.
NEED A RIDE?
We would like to help. Contact the church office at 303-674-4810 or Transportation team lead Candy Hastedt at 303-670-5002 and someone from our Transportation Team will help you get to where you need to go.
NEED SOMETHING FIXED?
We would like to help. Contact the church office at 303-674-4810 or Helping Hands team lead Alison Barnes at 303-520-3746 and someone from our Helping Hands team will fix whatever needs fixing.
NEED A MEAL?
We would like to help. The Lay Care Team is keeping the church freezer stocked with frozen meals for our church family members in need of a meal. If you remove and deliver a meal to someone, kindly mark the inventory list with what was removed and to whom it was delivered. This will ensure no one is forgotten or duplicated. The inventory list is taped to the front of the freezer.
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Wednesday, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31: 9:30-11:30 am
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY:
"Becoming Heart Sisters"
Location: UMCE Church Library
Please join Wednesday Women's Bible Study for a new study beginning May 3. The book,
Becoming Heart Sisters: A Bible Study on Authentic Friendships
, by Natalie Chambers Snapp, will help us become better equipped to walk hand in hand with a loyal friend and to become a God-honored friend. We meet in the church library from 9:30-11:30. Contact Jeanne Ambrosier 303-674-6377 or
rjambro@estreet.com
for a book or more information.
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Tuesday, May 2 and 16: 6:30 - 7:30 am
THE BAGELRY MEN'S FELLOWSHIP GROUP
Location: The Bagelry in Bergen Park
A small, but growing group of men have started meeting on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Bagelry in Bergen Park, across from King Soopers. Please come to join us and feel free to invite someone else who might benefit from this informal men's fellowship time. Women do this! Why can't men?
Contact Bill Graf (303-246-8330) or Clyde Sacks (805-451-4586).
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Saturday, May 6: 8:00 Breakfast, 8:30 Program
MEN'S BREAKFAST: "Drone Technology"
Location: UMCE Fellowship Hall
United Methodist Men will meet for breakfast at 8 am in the Fellowship Hall. Isaac Anderson will give a presentation and share his experiences and knowledge in using drones in civil and military applications. Russell Fletcher and Glenn Stoll will be coordinating the breakfast. All church family and friends are welcome to attend the speaker's program session starting at 8:30 am.
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Monday, June 5 - Friday, June 9 from 9:00 am - Noon
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: MAKER FUN FACTORY!
Come join the fun for our 2017 VBS Week: Maker Fun Factory! We will spend three hours each morning learning about God's love for each one of us, and our unique purpose in His world!
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Sunday, June 18 at 10:30 am - One Service Only
ANNUAL COWBOY AND BLUEGRASS SUNDAY
Please come and bring your family for our signature event this year! Dress in your best cowboy attire (remember this is Rodeo Weekend) and come prepared to sing along, tap your feet and enjoy the activities. We Hope to See You There! Cowboy & Bluegrass Music and Poetry to include "God Must be a Cowboy at Heart", "Rocky Top", "Desert Pete", "Lord of the Dance" and many others. Fun for all ages includes dancing for the little cowpokes, horse and pony rides in the parking lot and a BBQ lunch after the service.
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Wednesday, May 3, 10, 17,
24 and 31
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9:30-11:30 am
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Women's Bible Study: "Becoming Heart Sisters"
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| Tuesday, May 2 and 16 |
6:30 am |
The Bagelry Men's Fellowship Breakfast Group |
| Saturday, May 6 |
8:00 am |
Men's Breakfast: Drone Technology |
| Sunday, June 4 |
10:30 Service |
Graduation Sunday |
Monday, June 5 -
Friday, June 9 |
9:00 am - Noon |
Vacation Bible School 2017: Maker Fun Factory |
| Sunday, June 18 |
10:30 am |
Annual Cowboy and Bluegrass Sunday |
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| Tuesday, May 2 |
n/a |
NO STAFF MEETING |
| Tuesday, May 2 |
6:00 pm |
Missions |
| Tuesday, May 2 |
7:00 pm |
Trustees |
| Sunday, May 7 |
12:00 pm |
First Responders |
Thursday, May 11
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7:00 pm
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Finance
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| Tuesday, May 23 |
6:30 pm |
Inclusiveness Task Force |
| Thursday, May 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 office@evergreenumc.org 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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