Friday, August 28th, 2020 |
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Onsite worship: 8:30 & 10:30
Online worship: Available from 9 on
Online Kid's Sunday School: 9:30
Onsite Kid’s Sunday School: 10:30
Onsite Youth Group: 12:30 - 3
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Join the Barefoot Mile UMCE Team! There is still time to join!
TOMORROW join the UMCE Team and walk a mile in solidarity with impoverished and trafficked children to raise funds for JOY International, a global non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, restoration and reintegration of children, teens and young women affected by trafficking and the prevention of child trafficking worldwide. We will walk together at Marshdale Park.
Need assistance? Just reply back to this email to contact Jessica.
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Capture the Flag - TOMORROW!
At 1PM (ending at 3PM) on August 29th we will hold our August Capture the Flag event. Bring your water guns and join us for a good time to close out the summer.
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Thank You To The Pancake Breakfast Crew
Thanks to all who made the wonderful outdoor pancake breakfast, following COVID19 guidelines, possible. It was much appreciated by the 27 of us who had a delicious breakfast and fun social-distanced fellowship.
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“Introduction to the New Testament” Begins on August 31, 7 p.m. via Zoom
The results are in – and they were close! Pastor Deb will lead “Introduction to the New Testament” beginning Monday evening, August 31, 7-8 p.m. via Zoom.
This class, one of the popular UMC short-term Disciple bible studies, includes study, a DVD and discussion each week. The cost is $18 and includes a study book.
Please register by calling the church office 303- 674-4810 or by email office@evergreenumc.org. This is a great study for whatever level of New Testament knowledge and understanding you might have.
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September/October Upper Room Now Available
These are now in the narthex. If you would like one mailed to you, please reply to this email. Upper Room is also available online in digital format, if you prefer that, please reply to this email and request access.
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Church Office Hours Updates
Through 9/3, the church office will be closed and Jessica will be working remotely due to school scheduling and COVID situations. Please contact her via email and/or her cell number during that time (303-720-9187).
Pastor Deb will be on vacation 9/9 through 9/16.
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Finances Year to Date through July 31 2020 |
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Ministry Jottings
How Are You Holding Up? You’ve Got This!
Resilience 1220 is a powerful new outreach agency in our community dedicated to the emotional and mental wellbeing and strength of youth ages 12 -20 through support groups, creative activities and free 1-on-1 counselling. This new ministry outreach partner of ours was established a year ago when locally raised, well-known therapist Heather Aberg and some other therapists wanted to do something to address the crises so many of our local teens found themselves in –addictions, suicide, leaving home, grief, abuse, destructive behavior, etc. It happens to be one of our outreach ministry partners I have a particular passion for.
Their recent newsletter – geared for teens and their families—has a good article by Resilience1220 therapist Heather Kassman, “You Got This” – having to do with the stress of going back to a challenging, uncertain school setting. Parts of the article I think are worthwhile for us of any age.
I’m taking the liberty of sharing a bit of Heather’s article for OUR mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
- Make time each day to check in with yourself and others. What do you feel? What do you need?
- Respect the emotions of yourself and others. Acknowledge their existence without feeling the need to “fix’ them or make them go away.
- Be realistic about what you can/cannot control. Let go of rigid beliefs about how things are “supposed to be, and focus on new opportunities or insights that might arise.
- Keep social media and texting reasonable.
- Know your supports. Ideally, you have at least 5 people in your life who you trust to be caring and supportive in some capacity when things get tough.
- Pay attention to how you’re doing, and remember that it’s okay to not always be okay.
May we have conversation with our Lord about these and gather the strength of the Holy Spirit to move forward in being the nourished, happy, grounded people our Lord created us to be.
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1
This is the confidence we have in approaching God,: that if we ask anything, according to His will, He hears us. -- John 5:14
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. – Deuteronomy 31:6
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August Sermon Series
Lessons from Sunday School:
Aug 2 {communion} “The Greatest Freedom is in Having Nothing to Prove”
Aug 9 “When You Play to Your Strengths the Giants Fall Faster"
Aug 16 “I Was Meant to Party With My Enemies”
Aug 23 “Just Occasionally – I Can Hide”
Aug 30 “Don’t Lose Heart”
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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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