The United Methodist Church of Evergreen
Pastor Russell Fletcher
Second Sunday of Easter
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unday, April 23, 2017
8:30 and 10:30 Services
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Russell's Ritings...
The world is a better place because Michelangelo didn't say, "I don't do ceilings."
The world is a better place because a German monk named Martin Luther didn't say, "I don't do doors."
The world is better place because an Oxford don named John Wesley didn't say, "I don't do fields."
The world is a better place because Moses didn't say, "I don't do rivers."
The world is a better place because Jeremiah didn't say, "I don't do weeping."
The world is a better place because Noah didn't say, "I don't do arks."
The world is a better place because Amos didn't say, "I don't do speeches."
The world is a better place because Rahab didn't say, "I don't do carpets."
The world is a better place because Ruth didn't say, "I don't do mothers - in - law."
The world is a better place because David didn't say, "I don't do giants."
The world is a better place because Peter didn't say, "I don't do Gentiles."
The world is a better place because Mary didn't say, "I don't do virgin births."
The world is a better place because Mary Magdalene didn't say, "I don't do feet."
The world is a better place because John didn't say, "I don't do deserts."
The world is a better place because Paul didn't say, "I don't do letters."
The world is a better place because Jesus didn't say, "I don't do crosses."
Our question - "Where is our place of service making the world a better place?"
Diane and I are on a vacation to France for a couple weeks, a trip we have planned for a couple years now. We are thinking of you and praying for you during these days. In my absence this Sunday the Reverend Dr. Meredith Rupe will be preaching. We at UMCE are blessed to have Meredith and the Reverend Joyce Snapp - both retired pastors - in our midst. I hope you will support Meredith this Sunday and Joyce next Sunday. I will be back in the country on May 4 and will be in the pulpit on May 7.
God Bless!
Russell
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Methodists across the connection will be closely observing the work of the Judicial Council this next week. The Judicial Council is the "Supreme Court" of our church. Our denomination, like our government, has three branches - the Legislative (General Conference), the Executive (the Bishops and their Cabinets) and the Judicial (The Judicial Council). Next week the Judicial Council will consider our own Bishop Karen Oliveto. As you know, Bishop Oliveto is the first openly gay Bishop to serve in the UMC. Her election (and subsequent assignment to our conference) led to a petition asking for a declaratory decision by the Judicial Council regarding her nomination, election, consecration, and assignment since our book of church law, the Discipline, specifically prohibits ordination of self-avowed, practicing homosexuals.
There are a number of possible outcomes we can speculate upon. Her election could be ruled valid. Her election could be ruled unconstitutional and invalid, thereby resulting in her removal. The Council could also delay a decision until the work of the "Commission On a Way Forward" completes its assigned task and reports to the next General Conference. However, until the Council rules there is nothing but speculation.
Our own UMCE has held a prayer vigil for this situation - for Karen, for her spouse, Robin, for our conference, and for our denomination. I am asking you to continue praying as we move closer to the important hearing on April 25 at 9:00. We will do our best to keep you informed as more news develops.
Russell
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2017 Easter Offering totaled $3,145.
This is a 23% increase over last year's Easter Offering, thank you!
Attendance & Stewardship Report
Sunday School and Nursery 4/16/2017
Worship Services 4/16/2017
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Needed Weekly
Received 4/16/2017
Difference
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2017 Budget
Needed Year to Date
Received Year to Date
Difference Year to Date
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4/21/2017
128
228
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$5,912
$39,858
+ $33,946
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$313,348
$94,592
$123,361
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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 23: No Session: PANCAKE BREAKFAST from 9:15 - 10:20 am
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.
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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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ALEX VICKERY, SON OF DICK VICKERY
The Rev. Dr. Dick Vickery's 41-year-old son Alex died last week in San Antonio, Texas. Alex had served two Air Force tours in Afghanistan. Alex was engaged to be married this summer. Our hearts and prayers go out to our previous UMCE pastor of many years. Please pray for
Dick Vickery, the Vickery family and Alex's fiancee and her family. Condolences may be sent or emailed to:
The Rev. Dr. Dick Vickery
29965 Monroe Dr.
Evergreen, CO 80439-7118
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FAMILY PROMISE ANNUAL REPORT
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Our church has supported Family Promise, a ministry for homeless families, for about 20 years. Their annual report had some very positive statistics. In 2016 there were 64 families served for total of 8493 shelter days. When the families find housing and employment, there is a follow-up program of support. Because of this support, 95% were employed and 100% were stably housed.
Some loyal volunteers in our church are Bill Graf, Penn and Marilyn Gildersleeve, JoAnn Vogt, Michael Eaton, Jan Thurling, Janice Vickery and Linda Castle. If you speak to any of them, they can tell you more about the experience.
If you are interested in serving as a volunteer in this ministry, please call Jo Ann Dunn at 303-674-1695.
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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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Friday, April 21: 11:30 am
BRUNCH BUNCH AT 240 UNION RESTAURANT
Location: 240 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO
Please join the group for a delicious lunch at one of the favorite restaurants of the Brunch Bunch - 240 Union in Lakewood. A sign-up sheet is located in Fellowship Hall. Please contact Orpha Platt with questions at 720-541-7172.
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Sunday, April 23: Breakfast from 9:15 - 10:30 am
PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND THE BAROQUE FOLKE
Please join us for a hot stack at the pancake breakfast in between the 8:30 and 10:30 services. Then stay for a special 10:30 worship service featuring The Baroque Folke where w
e will revisit some of the beautiful hymns of the Baroque time period.
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Wednesday, April 26: 9:30-11:30 am
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY: "CREED"
Location: UMCE Church Library
Do you have questions about foundational Christian truths such as the purpose of life? Believing that powerful answers are embedded in the Apostles' Creed, Adam Hamilton examines it to explore what Christians believe and why it matters. Please join the Women's Bible Study as they study Adam Hamilton's book "Creed."
Contact Jeanne Ambrosier at rjambro@street.com or 303-674-6377 for 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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Wednesday, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31: 9:30-11:30 am
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Location: UMCE Church Library
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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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| Friday, April 21 |
11:30 am |
Brunch Bunch at 240 Union Restaurant |
| Sunday, April 23 |
9:15-10:30 am |
Pancake Breakfast |
| Sunday, April 23, May |
10:30 Service |
The Baroque Folke |
| Wednesday, April 26 |
9:30-11:30 am |
Women's Bible Study: "Creed" |
| Tuesday, May 2 and 16 |
6:30 am |
The Bagelry Men's Fellowship Breakfast Group |
Wednesday, May 3, 10, 17,
24 and 31 |
9:30-11:30 am |
Women's Bible Study |
| Saturday, May 6 |
8:00 am |
Men's Breakfast: Drone Technology |
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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APRIL / MAY TEAM MEETINGS
| Thursday, April 27 |
6:00 pm |
Membership |
| Tuesday, May 2 |
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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 16 |
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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