The United Methodist Church of Evergreen
Pastor Russell Fletcher
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Sunday, May 28, 2017
8:30 and 10:30 Services
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Russell's Ritings...
Historians tell us that average life cycle of a nation is 200 years. America is now 241 years old. Have we had our day? According to historians a nation is born, grows, matures, and reaches its apex. Then it declines, deteriorates, and dies! Is that what we expect to happen? I want to think NO! I want my grandson (and any children and grandchildren he might have) to always live under the red, white, and blue.
We need to remember God has showered us with the blessings of liberty and freedom. On the Liberty Bell itself is inscribed the words from Leviticus, "Proclaim liberty throughout the land." We have the freedom of opportunity. We can say to our children, "Go to it - be all you want to be." We have the freedom of speech. We have the freedom of the press. We have the freedom of RELIGION! In over 50 years of preaching every week no one has ever told me what to preach!
There has never been a policeman in a congregation to censor a sermon. It's too bad some interpret freedom OF religion as being freedom FROM religion.
God has given us so many blessings. We remember His blessings this weekend on Memorial Day. A few weeks back I stood on Omaha Beach in France, one of the moving experiences of my lifetime. I remember thinking every step I took, "A brave young American died here - for me!" I was moved to tears. And I'm thankful and proud to be an American.
I hope you will recognize your freedom of religion this week by being in worship. Our sermon this week is, "Dancing With The One Who Brung You."
And the folks are friendly,
Russell
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017
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Mond
ay, June 5 - Friday, June 9
9:00 am - Noon
Sunday, June 4 is VBS decoration Sunday!
Following the 10:30 service we will have a potluck lunch in Fellowship Hall and will decorate the church for a week of Maker Fun Factory. Join us, bring food to share, and contribute to the UMCE EverKids ministry!
Also, on Sunday, June 4, Youth Group will be held from 11:30-3:30. After the Youth help decorate the church for VBS we will follow up with our hallmark games!
Come join the fun for our 2017 VBS Week: Maker Fun Factory
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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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Attendance & Stewardship Report
Sunday School and Nursery 5/21/2017
Worship Services
5/21/2017
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Needed Weekly
Received
5/21/2017
Difference
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2017 Budget
Needed Year to Date
Received Year to Date
Difference Year to Date
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5/26/2017
65
137
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$5,912
$3,382
($2,530)
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$313,348
$124,152
$143,863
+ $19,711
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UMCE GIVING STATEMENTS
Your UMCE Giving Statements for January - April 2017 will be available in the Fellowship Hall after the service. Please stop by and pick yours up.
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"CHANGE FOR LIFE" BABY BOTTLE DRIVE
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Life's Options (formerly known as the Mountain Area Pregnancy Center) invites you to help support local families in the Change for Life Baby Bottle Drive. Pick up a baby bottle from the table in Fellowship Hall and fill with your spare change for the next 4 weeks. We will collect the bottles on Father's Day, June 18th. Quarters, nickels, pennies and dimes change lives.
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ANNUAL COWBOY AND BLUEGRASS SUNDAY
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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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Sunday, May 28: No Session: Memorial Day Weekend
Adult Education will not be meeting during the summer months and will start again in September.
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YOUTH EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES
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Sunday, May 28 there will be no Youth Sunday School, High School Youth Group, or Youth Group, due to the Memorial Day holiday.
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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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 31:
9:30-11:30 am
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY:
"Becoming Heart Sisters"
Location: UMCE Church Library
Please join the Women's Bible Study for a new study
Becoming Heart Sisters: A Bible Study on Authentic Friendships
, by Natalie Chambers Snapp. This study 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 for more information.
Women's Bible Study will not be meeting during the summer months. They will start again in September when they resume the study Becoming Heart Sisters.
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Tuesday, June 6 and 20: 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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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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Saturday, June 10 starting at 9:00 am
SPRING CLEANUP DAY
The date for the Spring Cleanup is June 10th starting at 9:00 and hopefully being done by noon. Coffee, juice, and snacks will be provided. Volunteers should bring gloves and yard tools including weed whips, leaf blowers, and tree trimming equipment. Work will include general cleanup, painting inside and out (if the weather cooperates), landscaping, tree trimming, weed and grass cutting, some minor electrical repairs, and of course just miscellaneous yardwork. All are invited and we hope to have a big crowd to make light work for this annual event.
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Friday, June 16: 11:30 am
BRUNCH BUNCH AT ECHO LAKE LODGE
Location: Echo Lake Lodge
Brunch Bunch will be going to Echo Lake Lodge this month.
We will gather at 11:30 am at the Echo Lake Lodge. For those who would like to carpool we will meet at the Bergen Park and Ride about 10:30 am to make the 18 mile drive up Squaw Pass Rd. Feel free to call Orpha Platt at (720) 541-7172 if you have questions.
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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 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, June 6 & 20 |
6:30 am |
The Bagelry Men's Fellowship Breakfast Group |
| Sunday, June 4 |
10:30 Service 11:30 am |
Graduation Sunday
VBS Decoration Sunday |
Monday, June 5 -
Friday, June 9 |
9:00 - Noon |
Vacation Bible School 2017: Maker Fun Factory |
| Saturday, June 10 |
9:00 - Noon |
Spring Cleanup Day |
| Friday, June 16 |
11:30 am |
Brunch Bunch at Echo Lake Lodge |
| Sunday, June 18 |
10:30 am |
Annual Cowboy and Bluegrass Sunday |
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| Tuesday, June 6 |
7:00 pm |
Trustees |
| Thursday, June 8 |
7:00 pm |
Finance |
| Tuesday, June 13 |
10:30 am |
Staff Meeting |
| Thursday, June 22 |
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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