United Methodist Church of Evergreen

The United Methodist Church of Evergreen
Pastor Russell Fletcher

13th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Services at 8:30 and 10:30 am


Russell's Ritings, 

Maurice Boyd was a long-time pastor of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in NYC.  He once said in a sermon,

"Worship is the submission of the whole being to the object of worship,

It is to declare our need to be fulfilled by God,

To subject our desire to the control of God,

To quicken our conscience to the Holiness of God,

To feed the mind with the Truth of God,

To purge the imagination by the Beauty of God,

To open the heart to the Love of God,

To devote the will to the Purpose of God."

And  Jesus said, "If you are to come after me and be my disciple, take up your cross and FOLLOW...."

Sunday's Sermon is "Power in the Cross", and the text is Mt 16: 24 - 26.  "and the folks are friendly..."

Blessings,

Russell
NEW MEMBERS AND BAPTISM
 
BAPTISM OF EMMY GRACE MANCE
Liz & Emmy Grace Mance, Pastor Russell,  Jack and Dustin Mance
Pastor Russell, Nancy DeGuire, Emmy Grace, Liz, Mac DeGuire, 
Jack and Dustin
Pastor Russell and Emmy Grace


NEW MEMBERS SEAN AND LAURA MCGLOTHLIN
Pem and JoAnn Dunn, Laura, Pastor Russell, and Sean
Sean and Laura, Megan (8),
Connor (7) and Bentley (dog)

NEW MEMBERS DENWOOD AND DANA BUTLER
Denwood and Dana Butler met in Tucson, Arizona when they were both attending the University of Arizona. Dana taught art and English and Denwood was an air traffic controller at Davis-Monthan AFB until he received two degrees in Fish and Wildlife  biology. After getting married in 1972, Denwood joined Dana in becoming a member of the Presbyterian church.  They moved to Fort Worth, Texas in 1977, where Denwood worked for the US Fish and Wildlife Service for five years, and Dana stayed home to be with their two children, son Brooks and daughter Dede. During those years, Denwood attended the University of Texas to complete an MBA in Commercial Real Estate and started his own company. They retired to a little ranch in the Hill Country of Texas in 2002, and then moved to Evergreen in 2016 to get away from the Texas Cedar pollen and to be near their daughter who lives in Golden. They have two grandchildren who live with their parents in La Coste, Texas.












PEACHES ARE HERE!
 
Peaches, Pears and Apples from C&R Farms will be available for pick up this Sunday, September 3 before and after worship services. 
 

CHURCH VAN UPDATE

We have a new church van!!! Bill Graf and Penn Gildersleeve delivered the check on Tuesday and drove it off the Medved lot that afternoon. We would appreciate any donations toward this worthy cause. Our goal is to fully cover the cost of the van through donations so the Trustees do not have to dip into reserves to cover the cost. If you make a donation, please put on the memo line: Church Van.

Van donations received to date are $13,052, but we have a long wait to go to meet our goal of funding the van through donations rather than reserves.
 

FALL FESTIVAL, EDUCATION KICK-OFF
& YOUTH MISSION PRESENTATION

Sunday, September 10 -- Fall Festival after 10:30 service

The Fall Festival is coming! UMCE's annual Fall Festival will be held following the 10:30 service on Sunday, September 10. This is a fun time for all with food, bouncy castles, and carnival games. We need volunteers! If you can help by manning a booth, please contact Sarah Sailor at  youth@evergreenumc.org .  

Youth Mission Update on Sunday, September 10th  - At the 10:30 worship service the youth will be presenting a program on this summer's youth mission to the Spokane Indian Reservation. Please plan on joining us for this special Sunday as we learn about this wonderful mission trip. 

FINANCE UPDATES

Attendance & Stewardship Report

Sunday School and Nursery 8/27/2017
Worship Services 8/27/2017
------------------------------------
Needed Weekly
Received 8/27/2017
                                                Difference
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                     2017 Budget
Needed Year to Date
Received Year to Date
Difference Year to Date
9/1/2017

27
144
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$5,912
$5,297
($615)
------------
$313,348
$206,920
$214,113
+ $7,193


Silent Auction Coming in October
 
The church will be having a silent auction on Sunday, October 15.

Please start thinking about what you can contribute to make this fundraiser a success. The last silent auction included gift baskets, Chef Clyde's prepared dinner for 6, Russell's Jambalaya, artwork, sports memorabilia, vacation rentals, an ATV trip, etc.  Please contact the church office at  office@evergreenumnc.org or Vickie Borden at  vlborden1@yahoo.com to let us know what you are willing to contribute to the auction.


Sunday, 
October 15th!

 

HELP WANTED:
ADULT EDUCATION COORDINATOR

We need someone to coordinate our adult education program beginning in November. If you will help - either as a coordinator or as a presenter - please contact Russell at  russell@evergreenumc.org or Sarah at youth@evergreenumc.org.
 

ADULT EDUCATION
 
Have you ever wanted to know more about your church?  Come and join Pastor Russell for four Sundays as he leads us through Methodism 101. 

Sunday, September 17:  9:30 - 10:20 am 
THE HISTORY OF METHODISM 
From the Wesleys until today we will look at how the Methodist movement has become one of the most prominent church families.

Sunday, September 24:  9:30 - 10:20 am 
THE BELIEFS OF A UNITED METHODIST
Someone has said Methodism is the common denominator of the denominations.  Wesley said, "If your heart is as my heart is, give me your hand for we are brothers."  We will look at the diversity of belief systems within our church and also at the core beliefs we do not compromise.

Sunday, October 1:  9:30 - 10:20 am
THE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
How are we organized?  What is our structure?  What is "holy conferencing"?   How do Bishops, Superintendents, and pastors "connect"?  What is the "connectional" system?  How does UMCE fit within the connection?

Sunday, October 8:  9:30 - 10:20 am
A LOOK AT UMCE
What makes our own local church so special?  Where have we come from, where are we, and where are we going?

Sunday, October 15, 22, 29:  9:30 - 10:20 am
HOW TO GROW A CHURCH (led by Pastor Russell)
During these weeks we will look at the principles of church growth, the keys to church growth, the costs  of church growth, and strategies which will help UMCE become the church God wants it to become. 



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


Sunday, September 3 -- Before and after services
PEACHES, PEARS AND APPLES DELIVERED!
Fall Fruit is coming! Peaches, pears, and apples ordered through C&R Farms will be available for pick-up on Sunday, September 3rd. 


Tuesday, September 5 & 19 at 6:30 am
THE MEN'S BAGELRY FELLOWSHIP GROUP
Location: The Bagelry in Bergen Park
The Men's Bagelry Fellowship Group resumes. This 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, September 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 9:30 - 11:30 am
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY: "BECOMING HEART SISTERS"
Location: UMCE Church Library
Please join the Wednesday Women's Bible Study as they resume their study of the book, "Becoming Heart Sisters: A Bible Study on Authentic Friendships," by Natalie Chambers Snapp. This study will help women become better equipped to walk hand in hand with a loyal friend and to become a God-honored friend. Contact Jeanne Ambrosier 303-674-6377 or rjambro@estreet.com for a book or more information.



Saturday, September 9:  8:00 Breakfast, 8:30 Program
MEN'S BREAKFAST:  NORMANDY
Speaker: Pastor Russell
Pastor Russell and Diane visited France last spring and were especially moved by their visit to Normandy beach. Pastor Russell will be sharing photos and experiences from this trip. Bill Graf and Jim Ament will be coordinating the breakfast. All church family and friends are welcome to attend the speaker's program starting at 8:30 am.



Sunday, September 10 -- Fall Festival after 10:30 service
EDUCATION KICK-OFF AND FALL FESTIVAL 
The Fall Festival is coming! UMCE's annual Fall Festival will be held following the 10:30 service on Sunday, September 10. This is a fun time for all with food, bouncy castles, and carnival games. We need volunteers! If you can help by manning a booth, please contact Sarah Sailor at  youth@evergreenumc.org.



Sunday, September 10 -- 9:15 Rehearsal and Sing at 10:30
CHANCEL CHOIR STARTS THEIR NEW SEASON! 
Director Sandy Sandusky will be returning from back surgery to direct another season of the UMCE Chancel Choir. Keron will be back at the piano as well. Please join us as we learn some beautiful music and make a joyful noise to the Lord! 



Friday, September 15th -- 11:30 am
BRUNCH BUNCH AT SMOKIN YARD'S BBQ
Location: 2736 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs
Brunch Bunch will be going to Smokin Yard's BBQ in Idaho Springs on Friday, September 15th. As you are heading west on I-70 take Exit 241A. They do not take reservations but they say we should have no problem as we are early in their day. If it is a nice day we can sit outside. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall and we will see you there.











Sunday, September 17 & 24 from 9:30 - 10:20 am
ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES RESUME 
PASTOR RUSSELL PRESENTS A SERIES ON METHODISM

September 17 - "The History of Methodism" 
From the Wesley's until today we will look at how the Methodist movement has become one of the most prominent church families.

September 24 - "The Beliefs of a United Methodist"
Someone has said Methodism is the common denominator of the denominations.  Wesley said, "If your heart is as my heart is, give me your hand for we are brothers."  We will look at the diversity of belief systems within our church and also at the core beliefs we do not compromise.













  
CHURCH CALENDAR

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Sunday, September 3 Before and after services Peaches, Pears and Apples Delivered!
Tuesday, September 5 & 19 6:30 am Men's Bagelry Fellowship Group
Wednesday, September 6,
13, 20 & 27
9:30 am Women's Bible Study
Saturday, September 9 8:00 am Men's Breakfast: Normandy
Sunday, September 10 10:30 service

Education Kick-off, Fall Festival and
Youth Mission Presentation
Sunday, September 10 9:15 Rehearse
10:30 Sing
Chancel Choir Begins Their New Season!
Friday, September 15 11:30 am Brunch Bunch at Smokin Yard's BBQ
Sunday, September 17 & 24 9:30 am Adult Education Classes Resume with
Pastor Russell's Series on Methodism

TEAM MEETINGS
SEPTEMBER

Tuesday, September 5 4:00 pm Brainstormers
Tuesday, September 5 6:00 pm Missions
Tuesday, September 5 7:00 pm Trustees
Sunday, September 10 11:30 am SPR
Tuesday, September 12 10:30 am Staff Meeting and Potluck
Thursday, September 21 7:00 pm Finance
Tuesday, September 19 6:30 pm ITF
Thursday, September 28 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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