United Methodist Church of Evergreen
Rev. Deb Olenyik, Pastor
Sunday, December 22nd, 2019
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**THERE WILL BE NO HAPPENINGS ON DECEMBER 27TH AS JESSICA WILL BE ON VACATION. THANK YOU!
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Ministry Jottings by Pastor Deb can be found later in this newsletter. Please scroll down to see what Deb is sharing this week.
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| NEW MEMBER WELCOME: CECILIA WALKER |
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Cecilia was born in Dayton, Ohio (an Air Force Brat) and grew up all around the US and in Turkey. She is the oldest of five siblings. She graduated from Texas Lutheran College with a degree in Advertising/Communications and worked in Dallas for several years. She married a Naval officer and once again, traveled around the world living in California, Japan, Maryland, the Philippines, Virginia, Colorado, and Hawaii. During this time, Cecilia returned to school to get her teaching credential since it seemed to be a fairly portable career field. She has taught for 34 years, all grades and many different school districts. When her husband died suddenly, she moved from California to Colorado to be near her two adult children and grandchildren. She is thankful to have finally found a church home in Evergreen. An interesting fact--she was once on the Dating Game and made several cameos on the TV show Frasier.
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| SMALL GROUP OPPORTUNITY COMING SOON |
God's people have always been called to gather together because
together is where (and when) we most clearly experience God. In community is how we learn of God's ways and how we taste God's goodness.
This is one reason for us to begin a small group ministry in the New Year. For our purposes, a small group is a gathering of 8-12 persons who meet frequently (say once a week) and will study, reflect, and apply God's wisdom to their lives.
A small group is one of the most effective ways we Christ followers can:
- experience community as God intended (get to know and rely on one another)
- deepen our walk and communion with Jesus
- come to know the many facets of God's grace and love
- come to serve joyfully in our individual callings
- come to know discipleship in fresh and engaging ways
- invite and engage our community for Christ.
If you are one who desires a deeper, more spiritual connection with Jesus (and one another), would you join us in a small group?
Mark your calendars!
A short organizing meeting is planned for January 26 after both services. Please come be part of this great adventure! Watch for more information on small groups in the coming weeks.
If you have questions ahead of time, contact Pastor Deb, Roger and Nancy Quayle, or Dean and Lin Penrod.
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WHEN ARE WE SINGING MY FAVORITE CAROL?
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Dec 1
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
In the Bleak Midwinter
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
People, Look East
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Angels from the Realms of Glory
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Dec 7
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates
Love Came Down at Christmas
There's a Song in the Air
What Child is This?
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Dec 24 Christmas Eve
O Little Town of Bethlehem
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Joy to the World
Silent Night
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While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
Sing We Now of Christmas
He Is Born
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Angels We Have Heard on High
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Dec 29
Go Tell It on the Mountain
Good Christian Friends, Rejoice!
AND a Carol Sing {one more time to sing your favorites}
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SPONTANEOUS CHRISTMAS PAGEANT 2019
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Calling all children! It is a UMC Evergreen Christmas tradition to hold a Spontaneous Christmas Pageant every Christmas Eve. All children present are invited to participate and no rehearsals are necessary.
The pageant begins at 3pm on Christmas Eve. Children who would like to participate should arrive at 2:45pm to select a role and a costume.
Adults: bring your cameras and your Christmas spirits! This is a Christmas experience you will never forget! |
| UMM BREAKFAST & INDOOR WORK DAY |
Saturday, January 4th - Breakfast at 8:00/Work Begins at 8:30
United Methodist Men will meet on Saturday, January 4 for breakfast at 8 am in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring your work clothes because after breakfast we will be doing some basic church maintenance along with some cleaning and painting projects. All church family and friends are welcome to attend.
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Join us on
Sunday, January 12th
at the 10:30am service to welcome our eight confirmands into membership and join in a welcoming reception after.
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On
Sunday, January 12th - from 9:15 - 10:15 am
join us for one of our three annual pancake breakfasts. A time to enjoy fellowship and good food.
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Join the Church & Society Team for the first Movies that Matter night on Friday, January 17
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from 7-9pm. We'll be watching the movie "13
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13th is a 2016 American
documentary
that explores the intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States.
Filmmaker Ava DuVernay explores the history of racial inequality in the United States, focusing on the fact that the nation's prisons are disproportionately filled with African-Americans.
After the movie, we'll have a brief discussion about what we learned while eating some delicious desserts. (Youth in 7th grade and above are welcome to attend, as well.)
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ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS AT UMCE
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Thanks to all who stopped by the Missions tables in Fellowship Hall while the Alternative Christmas materials were displayed! Although the displays have been put away, if you weren't able to be in church, but would still like to make an Alternative Christmas gift, please just contact any of us on the Missions Team. Order forms are still located on the Fellowship Hall table. We will be happy to provide you with information about the organization you'd like to support!
SPONSORED THIS YEAR:
Bethlehem Bible College; Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity; Center for Health and Hope (formerly Center for Church and Global AIDS); Colorado Coalition for the Homeless; Evergreen Christian Outreach; Family Promise; JOY International; Kenya Youth Sponsorship; Mean Street Ministries; Mountain Resource Center; Pura Vida Ministries; and Urban Peak Youth Shelter.
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YOUTH MISSION FUNDRAISER: UPCYCLED T-SHIRT TOTES
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 Our reusable, washable t-shirt totes are made from an upcycled t-shirt, donated to Evergreen Mission Upcycling. According to the Huffington Post, "The EPA estimates that the average American throws away about 70 pounds of clothes a year, most of which are destined to rot away in landfills. Why toss a shirt into the trash where it will waste away in a landfill when you could give it new life instead?" T-shirt upcycling gives new life to cotton t-shirts, and saves an incredible amount of energy and resources. The youth of the United Methodist Church of Evergreen are working to make the world a little safer, beautiful, and all around better. But we aren't done yet! All proceeds from the sale of totes goes directly toward our Youth Mission Fund, to help fund our annual mission trip service work. Thank you!
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| YOUTH GROUP 2020 VISION PLANNING |
On
Saturday, January 4th at noon we will be meeting to plan the upcoming year for our youth program. We need your input and participation to make this an exciting and enriching year for our youth group! Lunch will be served. Please contact Sarah so we know how much food to have prepared.
Some of the topics we will cover are:
- Curriculum for Devotionals
- Special Events Planning
- Fundraising and Mission Trips
- Structure for Weekly Youth Group meetings
- Volunteering and Chaperoning
Keep up with the latest news for our UMCE Youth Program by following our blog at
umceyouth.home.blog/ and following us on Instagram at umceyouthgroup!
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| SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING |
There are still slots
available
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If you are able to sign up for one or more one hour bell ringing slots, please go to the following SignUpGenius site HERE.
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YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S EDUCATION
AND ACTIVITIES
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
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Action Pack Sunday
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Preschool - 5th Grades |
9:30 am |
| EverKids Sunday School |
Preschool - 5th Grades |
10:30 am |
Wednesday Children's Program
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Preschool - 5th Grades |
4:00 pm |
| SUNDAY YOUTH GROUP |
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Youth Group
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6th-12th Grades |
Noon - 3:00 pm |
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Wednesdays from 9:30 - 11:30 am
Location: Church Library (Rm 12)
They will meet again 1/8/20 with a new study "Romans: Good News that Changes Everything" by Melissa Spoelstra. Contact Jeanne Ambrosier: [email protected] or 303-674-6377 to register.
THE MEN'S BAGELRY FELLOWSHIP GROUP
1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6:30 am
Location: The Bagelry in Bergen Park
The Men's Bagelry Fellowship Group meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Bagelry in Bergen Park, across from King Soopers. Contact Bill Graf at (303) 246-8330 for more information.
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LIBRARY ADULT STUDY CLASS (Rm 12)
Sundays from 9:30-10:20 am
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An Advent Bible Study
Facilitator: Carolyn Hohne
{Suggested donation for materials $15.}
Dec 22:
Hope Fulfilled -
Celebrating the divinely given hope that is "God with us".
NO CLASS December 29th.
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MINISTRY JOTTINGS BY PASTOR DEB
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During these weeks of Advent I'm sharing a few of my favorite poems by Ann Weems -- Pastor Deb
Sitting on the Hillsides
Most of us who gather in Bethlehem on this night
are not the star seekers.
We've not traveled our dreams
month after month and year after year,
poring over predictions and promises.
Most of us sit on our hillsides
tending our sheep,
business as usual.
Oh, we've heard rumors of stars,
but we don't really give ourselves to seeking.
After all, there's more than enough to do
in the daily tending.
We're simply not on the lookout for stars,
nor expecting any light in our darkness.
I suppose the important thing is,
in the light of the glory of the Lord,
to recognize the voice of an angel
and to get up,
and in spite of our sheep
to go even unto Bethlehem
to see this thing that has happened.
Blessings,
Pastor Deb
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Attendance & Stewardship Report
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Sunday School & Nursery 12/15/2019
Worship Services 12/15
/20
19
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Needed Weekly
Received 12/15/2019
Difference
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2019 Budget
Needed Year to Date
Received Year to Date
Difference Year to Date
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12/20/2019
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26
86
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$6,309
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$328,086
$315,467
$288,716
($26,751)
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AROUND THE CHURCH -
DECEMBER & JANUARY
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| Sunday, December 22nd |
10:30 am |
Choir Christmas Pageant |
| Monday, December 23rd - Thursday, December 27th |
ALL DAY |
Church Office Closed |
| Tuesday, December 24th |
3:00 pm |
Children's Christmas Pageant |
| Tuesday, December 24th |
5:00 pm |
Christmas Eve Service |
| Tuesday, December 24th |
7:00 pm |
Christmas Eve Service |
| Tuesday, December 31st - Wednesday, January 1st |
ALL DAY |
Church Office Closed |
| Saturday, January 4th |
8:00 am |
UMM Breakfast & Work Day |
| Saturday, January 4th |
12:00 pm |
UMCE Youth and Parent Advisory Board
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| Sunday, January 12th |
9:30 am |
Pancake Breakfast |
| Friday, January 17th |
6:45 pm |
Movie Night for Adults |
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| Tuesday, January 7th |
6:00 pm |
Missions |
| Tuesday, January 7th |
7:00 pm |
Trustees |
| Tuesday, January 14th |
10:00 am |
Staff |
| Thursday, January 16th |
6:00 pm |
Endowment |
| Thursday, January 16th |
7:00 pm |
Finance |
| Sunday, January 19th |
12:00 pm |
Church Council |
| Tuesday, January 21st |
6:00 pm |
Church & Society |
| Thursday, January 23rd |
6:00 pm |
Membership |
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Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 1:15 pm
Friday: CLOSED
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
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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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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