NEW PRAYER CANDLE TABLE DURING WORSHIP

Starting this Sunday, January 20

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.

UMCE ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING

Tuesday, January 22 at 6:30 pm

   

In light of the change to circuit charge conferences, individual churches are convening church annual meetings to celebrate ministry which occurred in the past year by receiving reports from our various ministries as well as acknowledging the program ministry teams moving forward, the 2019 budget and future ministry directions.   Our Church Annual Meeting will be Tuesday, January 22 at 6:30. Dessert will be served. We hope you will join us.

RECEPTION FOR OFFICE MANAGER CAROL WOOD

ON JANUARY 20th AFTER THE 10:30 SERVICE

Join us this Sunday, January 20th, after the 10:30 service for a reception to honor Carol Wood and to thank her for the dedication she has shown to our church as office manager. 

OFFICE MANAGER JOB OPENING

The following is an announcement from the UMCE Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC):   Carol Wood, who has served as our church office manager for approximately the past 3 years, has informed us that she will be leaving that position in late January/early February.  Over the course of her time as office manager, Carol has shown amazing love and support for our church members and staff.  She will be greatly missed in this role.  SPRC is currently working to advertise and hire for the office manager position.  Details can be found on our church website,  www.evergreenumc.org.  SPRC will be sure to provide updates to the church community on the hiring of a new office manager.  Thanks for your understanding and support.

PAYMENT FOR  YOUTH MISSION TRIP

~ 1st Payment Deadline is January 31st ~

The deadline for submitting the 1st payment for the Youth Mission Summer 2019 is coming up soon. This summer the Youth will be travelling out of state and doing their mission work with Heifer International. Please bring your checks to the church office no later than  January 31st. 

REV. STEPHANIE PRICE

Preaching at UMCE at Both Services

Sunday,  January 27

We will welcome Rev. Stephanie Price to the pulpit on January 27 at both services. Rev. Stephanie is a former associate pastor at our church, and is now the founding and developing pastor of "The Land", a fresh expression of what a worshipping community can be. The Land is a faith community that nourishes sacred relationships between Creator and all of Creation through food, faith and farming. They have about ten acres in Aurora, Colorado. They meet on Saturday mornings at their amphitheater worship, and host special retreats and activities. They have an edible labyrinth which is also a community garden, along with plans for other development. They are in partnership with Regis University and a variety of non-profits for spiritual, educational and community uses at the site.  

UNITED METHODIST MEN'S BREAKFAST

Saturday, February 2 

8:00 Breakfast / 8:30 Program

 

Joel Foster will be doing a presentation on Cyber Security at the UMM breakfast on February 2nd.  Penn Gildersleeve and Bill Hubbard will be providing the breakfast.

THE BAROQUE FOLKE

Sunday, February 10 at 10:30 Service

THANK YOU UMM & TRUSTEES!

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.

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR AUSTIN PEMBER DUNN

Saturday, January 19 at 1:00 pm

Austin Pember Dunn

February 28, 1910 - December 23, 2018

Austin Pember Dunn, 108 of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on December 23, 2018. He was born in Medfield, Massachusetts to Arthur and Josie Dunn on February 28, 1910. He grew up on the family farm in Shirley, Massachusetts. He had a college degree in textile engineering and later worked on the Apollo program for RCA and contributed to the success of landing a man on the moon.  Austin was married twice and had 3 children, 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.   He was greatly loved by all who knew him and will me missed by many!

Memorial Gifts

The family suggests that donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Children's Diabetes Foundation in honor of Austin Dunn: 4380 S. Syracuse Street, Suite 430, Denver, CO 80237. 

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

 

January 20: Social Principles of the United Methodist Church:

The Political Community

Facilitator: The Rev. Joyce Snapp

 

January 27: Social Principles of the United Methodist Church:

The Economic Community

Facilitator: Robin Roberts

 

February 3: Outreach Ministry Speaker & Discussion

Facilitator: Guest agency presenter hosted by Jan Thurling

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

 

GUATEMALA MISSION TRIP

June 28 - July 7, 2019

The UMCE Missions Team recently hosted Joanna Cook from the Church of the Hills who discussed a mission opportunity she and her church have been supporting for several years.  We thought this mission would be a wonderful chance for our UMCE congregation to also join in participating, personally or as a family mission.  Although the deadline for registration this year is a bit tight, we want to share the following introduction from Joanna:

 

The Pura Vida Ministries English Camp with which I'm involved takes place in Guatemala for a week (June 28 - July 7, 2019) in the Quiché province/state of Guatemala, working among the Mayan population.  The students are from 4th grade to 9th grade and they learn English in school but usually don't have a  teacher who is fluent in English.  The kids are great and so eager to learn how to improve their fluency and their pronunciation.  We work on vocabulary and grammar, but use games and songs a lot to make the learning more fun.  It is a week of immersion for these students!

 

Pura Vida is not officially linked to any denomination; however, lay pastors of the Guatemala Methodist Church are on their staff and Pura Vida works closely with the John Wesley School that was founded by the Guatemala Methodist Church.  We invite any interested persons to participate in the English Camp, no matter what their church affiliation is -- so far we've had Methodists, Presbyterians, Episcopalians, etc.

 

For any questions, contact Michael Eaton (720.348.9857) or Joanna Cook (303.588.4137).

UMCE PROGRAM TEAMS FOR 2019 

{Administrative teams listing previously posted}

FINANCE UPDATES

AROUND THE CHURCH

JANUARY & FEBRUARY

TEAM MEETINGS

JANUARY & FEBRUARY

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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