The United Methodist Church of Evergreen
Pastor Russell Fletcher

Sunday, March 4, 2018
Services at 8:30 & 10:30 am
3rd Sunday in Lent


Russell's Ritings....

A few years ago in Midland, Michigan, retired Judge Henry Hart discovered a book either he or his sister had not returned. The book was Ivanhoe. It has been checked out of the Midland Library and had never been returned. It was checked out, by the way, when the Harts were teens and was now 75 years overdue. At 5 cents a day that came to over $1400. The library reduced the charge to their maximum fee of $2.

The season of Lent is a time for self - examination. What are WE overdue in doing? Worship? Sunday School? Asking someone to forgive us? Forgiving someone else? Saying "I love you?" Saying "thank you." Inviting someone to church? Taking a bold stand? Giving up control? Visiting a friend? And we could go on and on. Let's resolve this Lent not to be tardy!

I hope to see you Sunday! The sermon is "The Power of the Cross" (I Corinthians 1: 18 - 25).

AND DON'T FORGET THE MEXICAN LUNCH THIS SUNDAY (sponsored by our Mission Team)!

'and the folks are friendly'

Russell
 

MEXICAN LUNCHEON THIS SUNDAY!


MEXICAN LUNCHEON
This Sunday, March 4th
Hosted by the Missions Team
Starting at 11:30 am


The Missions Committee invites you to its annual Mexican Luncheon on Sunday, March 4th after the 10:30  service. Please stay after church and treat yourself to a hassle free lunch of chips, salsa, tacos, tortillas and other scrumptious Mexican dishes. Contributions  received will benefit the various charities supported by our UMCE missions outreach.

We are planning 11 casseroles (including 2 that are gluten-free), pulled pork sandwiches and sopapillas. Please come and enjoy this sumptuous feast! 
 

SAFEWAY GROCERY CARDS

Safeway strongly suggests/encourages you to spend down the older tomato reloadable cards and come into the church to pick up a new more secure card from the church from Charlene Hahn, Barb Grindle or Carol Wood in the office. The new reloadable cards have higher security measures to prevent fraud. Everything is fine with the King Soopers cards.

Thank you for shopping with these cards and helping the church in this way. 
 

CONDOLENCES


PAUL ROAMER'S MOTHER
It has been less than 3 months since Paul's father passed away, and we are sad to report that now Paul's mother Bev has also passed. We ask for prayers for the entire Roamer family as they deal with their grief and sadness.  Condolences may be sent to Paul, Debbie, Rachel and Shannon Roamer. 

Paul, Debbie, Rachel & Shannon Roamer
29199 Buchanan Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
 

FINANCE UPDATES


Attendance & Stewardship Report
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Sunday School & Nursery 2/25/18
Worship Services 2/25/ 18
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Needed Weekly
Received 2/25/18
                                                Difference
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                     2018 Budget
Needed Year to Date
Received Year to Date
Difference Year to Date
3/2/18
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29
96
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$6,368
$5,026
($1,342)
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$331,144
$50,944
$44,681
($6,263)

 

ADULT EDUCATION

Sunday, March 4 from 9:30 - 10:20 am
THE WESLEYAN QUADRILATERAL
Facilitator: Dr. Lorna Idol
Have a spiritual or theological question for which you would like to find the right answer for you based on your faith? Why not learn to use The Wesleyan Quadrilateral or Methodist Quadrilateral? Learn to use your intellect, your personal experiences with God, church dogma and the Holy Bible to find the right answer that will bring peace within. We will explore this methodology for theological reflection that is credited to John Wesley, leader of the Methodist movement in the late 18th Century. The term itself was coined by 20th Century American Methodist scholar, Albert C. Outler (1908-1989). Wesley's evangelicalism, firmly grounded in  sacramental theology, maintained that  means of grace is the manner by which God  sanctifies and transforms the believer, encouraging people to experience  Jesus Christ personally.
 
Sunday, March 11 from 9:30 - 10:20 am
SERIES ON THE PARABLES (NO. 1): THE GOOD SAMARITAN 
(LUKE 10: 25-37)
Facilitator: The Rev. Russell Fletcher
A lawyer comes to Jesus and asks a question about eternal life. Jesus asks about Scripture, and the lawyer quotes the law. Jesus commends him, but this was too simple for the lawyer. Jesus then tells this marvelous story.
 
Sunday, March 18 from 9:30 - 10:20 am
SERIES ON THE PARABLES (NO. 2): THE NARROW DOOR 
(LUKE 13: 22-30)
Facilitator: The Rev. Russell Fletcher
We are called to live life through a narrow door. Narrow door living calls us to be moral people in an immoral society. What does this mean, what does "holiness" mean, and what does it mean to be saved?
 
All are welcome!

Lorna Idol
Adult Education Coordinator
The United Methodist Church of Evergreen
 

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

Youth Group

6th-12th Grades Noon - 3:00 pm
I LOVE GOD'S GREEN EARTH

Wednesdays in UMCE Church Sanctuary
Preschool - 5th Grades 4:00 - 5:00 pm
 

AROUND THE CHURCH


Saturday, March 3 - 8:00 am Breakfast / 8:30 am Program
MEN'S BREAKFAST: GEOPHYSICIST JOHN WARN
Location: Fellowship Hall
Geophysicist John Warn, friend of Jim Ament, will present a program on solar activity and its effect on climate changes. Craig Fulford and Penn Gildersleeve will be coordinating the breakfast. All church family and friends are welcome to attend.



Sunday, March 4 - starting at 11:30 am
MISSIONS MEXICAN LUNCHEON
Location: Fellowship Hall
The Missions Committee invites you to its annual Mexican Luncheon on Sunday, March 4th after the 10:30  service. Please stay after church and treat yourself to a hassle free lunch of chips, salsa, tacos, tortillas and other scrumptious Mexican dishes. Contributions  received will benefit the various charities supported by our UMCE missions outreach.



Tuesday, March 6 & 20 - 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.



Wednesday, March 7, 14, 21, 28 from 9:30-11:30 am
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY: 
"TWELVE WOMEN OF THE BIBLE"
Location: UMCE Library (Room 12)
On February 28th the Women's Bible Study will begin the study "Twelve Women of the Bible." This book and DVD study by Lysa TerKeurst and other Christian women explores how to break free from feminine stereotypes, deal with confrontation, wait on God, sacrifice for others, and more. Please join this support/study group. For a book or for more information please contact Jeanne Ambrosier at 303-674-6377 or email  rjambro@estreet.com .



Friday, March 16 at 11:30 am
THE BRUNCH BUNCH
Location: "The Den" at Fox Hollow
Address: 13410 Morrison Road, Lakewood, CO
Please join the Brunch Bunch on Friday, March 16 for lunch at The Den at Fox Hollow in Lakewood. There is a sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall. If you have questions please contact Orpha Platt, who is coordinating the plans, at phone: (720) 541-7172.

 


CHURCH CALENDAR

LENTEN, HOLY WEEK & EASTER SCHEDULE

Wed., March 14 12:00 Noon Lenten Concert and Luncheon
Terry Vogt on Piano
Wed., March 21 12:00 Noon Lenten Concert and Luncheon
The Sandusky Family: Douglas, Alexis and Jasmine
(Piano, Violin, Clarinet and Bassoon)
Sun., March 25 8:30 am
10:30 am
Palm Sunday Service
Palm Sunday Service & Cantata
Wed., March 28 12:00 Noon
Lenten Concert and Luncheon
Suzanne Barchers on Flute

Thurs., March 29 6:00 pm Maundy Thursday Service
Fri., March 30 6:00 pm Good Friday Tenebrae Service
Sun., April 1 8:30 & 10:30 am
9:30 am
Easter Sunday Services
Easter Egg Hunt

TEAM MEETINGS

Tuesday, March 6 10:30 am Staff
Tuesday, March 6 6:00 pm Missions
Tuesday, March 6 7:00 pm Trustees
Thursday, March 8 7:00 pm Finance
Tuesday, March 20 6:30 pm Church & Society
Thursday, March 22 6:00 pm Membership

CHANCEL CHOIR SCHEDULE
~ All 9:15 Sunday Rehearsals are in the Sanctuary ~

Sunday, March 4 9:15 - 10:15 am
Saturday, March 10 10:00 am - 12:00 am (Choir Room)
Sunday, March 11 9:15 - 10:15 am
Sunday, March 18 9:15 - 10:15 am
Saturday, March 24 CANTATA DRESS REHEARSAL
10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Sanctuary)
Sunday, March 25 CANTATA
Rehearse from 9:15 - 10:30 am / Sing at 10:30 am
Sunday, April 1 EASTER SUNDAY
Rehearse from 9:15 - 10:30 am / Sing at 10:30 am


CHURCH PHONE DIRECTORY
 

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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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