The United Methodist Church of Evergreen
Pastor Russell Fletcher
4th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, July 2, 2017
8:30 and 10:30 am
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Russell's Ritings,
A popular preacher tells the story of a woman who phoned the TV serviceman and complained something was wrong with her TV. The serviceman asked what was going on. The woman replied, "The news is on right now and the newscaster has a long face." The serviceman then said, "If you had to report what's going on today you might have a long face too."
In the last 30 years we have seen a 560 increase in violent crime, a 400 percent increase in illegitimate babies, a quadrupling of divorces, a tripling of children living in single - parent homes, an increase in teenage suicide, a drop of 75 points in average ACT scores, investigations into government corruption, terrorism at home and abroad, and on and on.
Dwight D. Eisenhower once said, "A people that values its privileges over its principles soon loses both." Is America in trouble? Does American have a future? What kind of country will our children and grandchildren have?
I hope to see you in church this Sunday. Sunday's sermon is "Seven Flags Over America". The text is Jeremiah 28: 6, 8.
"....and the folks are friendly"
Russell
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Attendance & Stewardship Report
Sunday School and Nursery 6/25/2017
Worship Services
6/25/2017
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Needed Weekly
Received
6/25/2017
Difference
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2017 Budget
Needed Year to Date
Received Year to Date
Difference Year to Date
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6/30/2017
19
93
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$5,912
$5,311
($601)
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$313,348
$153,712
$168,822
+ $15,110
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BOOK DRIVE FOR CHILDREN IN KENYA
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Children's Books, etc. for Riruta School in Nairobi, Kenya
On the evening of Sunday, July 16, I leave for Kenya and Rwanda. In September, 2014, many of you donated children's books that I delivered to an elementary school in the impoverished Riruta section of Nairobi. The dilapidated school had previously been demolished by the Kenyan government as unsafe and then rebuilt mostly with support from the Center for Health and Hope (formerly the Center for the Church and Global AIDS). Several of us from the Center attended its opening ceremony. The books you sent were the start of a small library that meant children, for the first time, could take a book home to read with a parent or family member. Some of the teachers and 158 students at this school are HIV+. Some students and teachers get their only decent meal of the day at the school.
I am traveling to Kenya again with the Center and we will be stopping again at the Riruta school. If you have books in English for young elementary school students that you would like to donate to the growing school library, please plan to bring them to church Sunday, June 25 or July 2 or 9, so I will have time to properly pack them. I am also seeking small, stuffed animals for the youngest kids and some deflated soccer balls and frisbee disks for older kids. If you would like to make a money donation to help this school, please make your check payable to UMC of Evergreen marked "Center for Health and Hope Riruta School" and place it in the offering plate or take it to the Church office. Thank you for your generosity! If you have any questions, please call my cell 303-246-8330.
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From July 21-31, the UMCE Youth Group and their families will be traveling to and working on the Spokane Tribe of Indians' Reservation, in Wellpinit, Washington. It will be a week of long travel, hard work, and incredible spiritual growth. We will think of our home church often while we're gone, and we hope you think of us too.
You can participate in our mission by sending care packages to the missionaries! We would love to hear from you! Here is our mission site address:
UMCE Youth Group c/o Sarah Sailor
Sierra Service Project
General Delivery
Wellpinit, WA 99040
Please keep in mind:
- The reservation only receives mail via USPS.
- Please send only healthy snacks, as SSP doesn't allow "junk" food.
- Please avoid snacks containing peanuts, or which have been processed in a facility that also processes peanuts.
- Please send notes of encouragement and include your names!
- We would enjoy anything that you send us!
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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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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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Sunday, July 16: Outdoor Service at 8:30 am
ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
UMCE will have a special Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, July 16th at the 8:30 outdoor service. All critters are welcome - furry, fuzzy or scaly. Carl Heckendorf, a licensed veterinarian, will be administering free rabies shots (and certificates) for dogs that need it. Please join us for this fun celebration of the pets that bring so much joy to our lives. If your pet would not be fond of such an event, bring their favorite toy and we will bless that in their honor. Worship music for this service will be provided by Terry Vogt, Michael Fields, and Denwood Butler.
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Saturday, July 22-Sunday, July 30
YOUTH SUMMER MISSION TRIP
This summer the UMCE Youth Group will sponsor a week long service project at the Spokane Indian Reservation in Washington State. Please note we will not be holding youth group on July 23 or 30.
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Sunday, August 6: Outdoor Service at 10:30 am
CHURCH AT THE RANCH / CHURCH PICNIC
~ One Service Only ~
Location: 13502 S. Wamblee Valley Road, Conifer, CO
This year UMCE will host its annual Church Picnic at Glenn and Pat Stoll's ranch outside of Conifer. The outdoor worship service will take place at 10:30 am with the church picnic after the service. The Grill Masters will be there and you can bring a side dish to share. We will provide more details as the date gets closer. Please make plans to join us!
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Sunday, August 20 from 9:15-10:30 am
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Join us on Sunday, August 20 for a pancake breakfast in between the 8:30 and 10:30 services. Come and enjoy fellowship and a hot stack.
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CHURCH EVENTS
| Sunday, July 16 |
8:30 am |
Annual Blessing of the Animals
Outdoor Service |
Saturday, July 22-
Sunday, July 30 |
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Youth Summer Mission Trip to
Spokane Indian Reservation |
| Sunday, August 6 |
10:30 am |
Church at the Ranch/Church Picnic |
| Sunday, August 20 |
9:15-10:30 am |
Pancake Breakfast |
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| Tuesday, July 11 |
10:30 am |
Staff Meeting |
| Tuesday, July 11 |
7:00 pm |
Trustees |
| Thursday, July 27 |
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 [email protected] 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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