United Methodist Church of Evergreen

The United Methodist Church of Evergreen
Pastor Russell Fletcher

Sunday, June 11, 2017
1st Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 and 10:30 Services

Russell's Ritings, 

Leslie Weatherhead, a famous Methodist preacher of the last century, was pastor of London Temple during WWII. One of his books recalls how he and his young son stood in their doorway and saw people die during the bombing of London.  He asked how one can find meaning and hope in that kind of situation?  Then, pensively, he answered himself, "It is not what happens to us that matters most; it is the way we react to what happens to us."

And John S. B. Monsell put it that way:

Fight the good fight with all thy might,

Christ is thy strength, and Christ thy right;

Lay hold on life, and it shall be

Thy joy and crown eternally.

Run the straight race through God's good grace,

Lift up thine eyes, and seek his face;

Life with its way before us lies,

Christ is the path, and Christ the prize.

I hope to see you Sunday!  Sunday's sermon is "Making Every Day Count" (Psalm 118:24) and we will celebrate the conclusion of our Bible School (going on this week).

And one more thing!  The REVEL Rockies marathon and a half will be run this Sunday morning, and this race passes by our church on Evergreen Parkway.  Traffic flows are altered, and traffic monitors are stationed at several entrances to Ponderosa Drive.  I have called those coordinating the race, and they have assured me all the monitors will know YOU are coming to church and will not hinder you in any way.  However, please leave five minutes or so early this Sunday. 

and

DON'T FORGET - COWBOY SUNDAY IS JUNE 18!

AND THE FOLKS ARE FRIENDLY,

Russell



LOCAL TRAFFIC ALERT -- SUNDAY, JUNE 11

REVEL Rockies Traffic Information

The fourth annual REVEL Rockies Marathon & Half will be held on Sunday, June 11 on Squaw Pass Road, Evergreen Parkway, and Bear Creek Road. There will be adjusted traffic patterns and partial road closures from 5:30 am until 12:00 pm on Sunday, June 11.
 



ANNUAL COWBOY AND BLUEGRASS SUNDAY


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 !



FINANCE UPDATES

Attendance & Stewardship Report

Sunday School and Nursery 6/4/2017
Worship Services 6/4/2017
------------------------------------
Needed Weekly
Received 6/4/2017
                                                Difference
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                     2017 Budget
Needed Year to Date
Received Year to Date
Difference Year to Date
6/9/2017

29
99
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$5,912
$4,502
($1,410)
------------
$313,348
$135,976
$154,877
    + $18,901




MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR JIM GOBEL




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.  


ADULT EDUCATION

Adult Education will not be meeting during the summer months and will start again in September.



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, June 6 & 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). 



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.



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.



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.



CHURCH CALENDAR

Tuesday, June 6 & 20 6:30 am The Bagelry Men's Fellowship Breakfast Group
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

JUNE TEAM MEETINGS

Tuesday, June 13 10:30 am Staff Meeting
Thursday, June 22 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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