DAILY PRAYERS FOR THE SPECIAL 

GENERAL CONFERENCE

 

Daily Prayers are being called for around the Special General Conference of our international United Methodist denomination. This General Conference, meeting in St. Louis, is now three weeks away. We are asked to be in a covenanted time of prayer together in order to find strength together, no matter what is decided at this General Conference. We are asked to lift prayer for the individuals representing our Mountain Sky area, as well as, no matter the outcome, to continue to be vital congregations sharing the grace of Jesus across our districts and conference.  We are asked to pause for prayer daily at noon. Prayer guide cards are available in the narthex.

EVERGREEN SHELTER PROGRAM

VOLUNTEER TRAINING at UMCE

Wednesday, February 13th 

from 6:30 - 8:30 pm

 

UMCE MEN'S SKI TRIP TO

MONARCH & CRESTED BUTTE

February 22 - 25

 

UMCE Men's Ski Trip to Monarch & Crested Butte - Feb 22 - 25. Welcome skiers of all levels for this annual event of skiing, fun and fellowship. Contact Dave Loomis for more information.

UNITED METHODIST MEN/FINANCE TEAM BREAKFAST

Saturday, March 2nd - 8:00 Breakfast/8:30 Program

 

Program: Mountain Sky United Methodist Foundation Join us to hear about the work and offerings of the Mountain Sky UM Foundation which offers investment and loan opportunities for churches and individuals, as well as church endowment building and  personal financial legacy guidance. Our Foundation manages multi-million dollars of portfolios for churches and individuals in our four state region. We are fortunate to have the executive director of the foundation, Kristi Kinnison, as our presenter. We currently partner with the Foundation as our primary investment  agency. Breakfast begins at 8:00 and the program at 8:30. All are invited.

MISSIONS MEXICAN LUNCH

Sunday, March 3rd  after the 10:30 Service

 

The UMCE Missions Team invites you to attend its annual Mexican Lunch on Sunday, March 3rd 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. There is no charge, but donations are always welcome. This year your donations will go to support the UMCE Youth Summer Mission with Heifer International.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE - LENT BEGINS

Wednesday, March 6th - 6:30 - 7:00 pm

 

Join us in the sanctuary for a brief, meaningful service which includes the imposition of ashes as we begin our Lenten journey towards Easter.

LEADERSHIP ORIENTATION & VISIONING SESSION

Sunday, March 10th, 11:40 - 3:00 pm

 

Church Council members and two representatives from each ministry team are invited to gather for a  Leadership Orientation & Visioning Session led by Pastor Deb.  We will look at what is currently valued in our ministry approaches and what God might be leading us in new ways to accomplish in the next year or so.  We will also look at basic team operating procedures. Lunch will be included.

"SIP AND PAINT" WITH ARTIST ROGER AMBROSIER

Saturday, March 16th from 6:00-8:00 pm

Price: $35 per person

 

We are very excited to have one of our local artists, Roger Ambrosier, teaching a "Sip and Paint" pastel class in March. Roger will be giving away two of his pastel paintings at this event and this will be included in the price. Painting supplies, heavy appetizers and warm and cold (non-alcoholic) beverages will be included in the price. This is a class for adults, and there will be childcare provided. Please RSVP by Friday, March 1st to   [email protected] . Please let us know when you RSVP if you will need childcare. Lastly , this is a fundraiser for UMCE. All proceeds will go to the UMCE general fund.

~ IMPORTANT NOTE FROM TRUSTEES ~

 

Penn Gildersleeve, Chair of UMCE's Trustees, is asking that everyone who uses the church building be aware that Penn is the point of contact for after-hours access to the church building and the rooms within the building. Please do not contact pastor Deb, the church office manager, or the custodians if you need access. Penn is the sole contact for these types of needs/requests. If Penn is away on vacation or business he will designate someone to be his contact in his absence.    Penn's cell phone is (303) 902-9959 and his land line is (303) 674-4899.  He can be to the church in a couple of minutes.   Just a reminder that there is an updated church directory next to the phone in the church kitchen with Penn's numbers. Thank you for your understanding.

NEW PRAYER CANDLE TABLE DURING WORSHIP

at Both Services

 

We are offering a new element in our worship experience--a table of prayer candles.  During our opening hymn, anyone wishing to lift up a quiet, private prayer by lighting a candle may do so.  Simply come forward, light one of the lighting sticks from the central candle, use it to light a votive candle and silently offer your prayer.   When you are finished lighting your candle you may pass your light to another person or extinguish it in the sand.  Please stay as long as you like.  If you wish to have Rev. Deb or Rev. Joyce pray with you, you may share your prayer with one of them.  We hope you will enjoy yet another way to offer your prayers.

LAY CARE REMINDERS

 

Non-Emergency Phone Number, if someone falls in their home and needs help getting up--this would be for a non-injury event: Jeffco Area: Fire dept at (303) 674-3145 Clear Creek Area: (303) 679-2376 Emergency Phone Number, if you suspect an injury: Call 911 Jeffco Sheriff Mountain Precinct location & phone (next to the Evergreen Library),  4990 Hwy 73,  Evergreen, CO 80439,  720-497-7850.

YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S EDUCATION 

AND ACTIVITIES

ADULT OFFERINGS

 

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY

Wednesdays from 9:30 - 11:30 am

Location: Church Library (Rm 12)

Author, Adam Hamilton, has updated his book  Christianity and World Religions. This is a study of four major world religions; Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism-comparing their beliefs to Christianity. For more information, please contact Jeanne Ambrosier: 303-674-6377 or  [email protected].

 

THE MEN'S BAGELRY FELLOWSHIP GROUP

Tuesday, February 5 & 19 at 6:30 am

Location: The Bagelry in Bergen Park

LIBRARY ADULT STUDY CLASS (Rm 12)

Sundays, 9:30 - 10:20 am

February 10: War and Peace and Military Service

Facilitator: Pem Dunn   

February 17: Empathy and Communication, Part 1

Facilitator: Gayla Michelin

February 24: Empathy and Communication, Part 2

Facilitator: Gayla Michelin

MINISTRY JOTTINGS BY PASTOR DEB

 

FINANCE UPDATES

 

AROUND THE CHURCH

FEBRUARY & MARCH

TEAM MEETINGS

FEBRUARY & MARCH

CHURCH INFORMATION

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  third 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 by contacting the church office.

REMEMBER TO USE AMAZON SMILE  when you shop at Amazon. Go to www.amazonsmile.com and designate The United Methodist Church of Evergreen as your charity of choice. Amazon will then donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to UMCE.

EQUAL EXCHANGE FAIR TRADE COFFEE is served during our Sunday morning fellowship but you can also order it. Please contact the church office with requests or questions. Also, please drop some change in the coffee pot to help pay for Sunday morning fellowship coffee.

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