United Methodist Church of Evergreen
Rev. Deb Olenyik, Pastor
Sunday, May 5, 2019
3rd Sunday of Easter
Native American Ministries Sunday
Services 8:30 & 10:30 am
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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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TAKE ACTION AGAINST CHILD TRAFFICKING
BAREFOOT MILE FUNDRAISER
Saturday, June 22nd at 9:00 am
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Become part of a movement of people of all ages across our country who walk in solidarity with those who cannot stand up for themselves. The FIRST EVER Barefoot Mile {BFM} fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 22 at Marshdale Park on North Turkey Creek Road starting at 9:00 am. Every dollar raised will go to JOY International for lifesaving rescues and for training police teams in developing countries. Every step we take results in freedom for children, teens and young women in response to God's call to bring help and hope to "the least of these". Not all of us can walk barefoot, and that's OK; its an option. Go to
www.joy.org
to register as a walker, on your own, as a family or part of a team. Create your own sponsor page to which friends and family respond with their support. The BFM is a celebration of freedom and a family friendly event with live music, food, face painting, henna and balloon creations. For questions about registration please speak with Bill Graf, Ted Miller or Jan Thurling. And remember our church has a designated fund for donations to JOY. Make your check out to UMCE with JOY International on the memo line, and put your check in the collection plate or take to the church office. The church will send on the donations to JOY and will receive credit for giving.
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NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRIES
Sunday, May 5th
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Each year on the first Sunday of May we lift up our UM Native American Ministries in worship and through our special communion offering. We have more than 20,000 Native Americans who are part of the United Methodist Church. This year's featured ministry is our own Blackfoot Parish in Browning, Montana. Pastor Deb has been a partner in this ministry - assisting in bringing the pastor featured as well as working with the lay training program also featured. Our offering goes toward Native American ministry programs as well as offering scholarships for Native American students.
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UMM MOTHER'S DAY SERVICE
Sunday, May 12th at 10:30 am
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Last year's Mother's Day Service featured the inaugural performance of the locally renowned United Methodist Men's Chorus. Due to the incredible demand for a repeat performance, the group will take center stage again for Mother's Day this year. In addition, UMM will honor the ladies of UMCE by handling all aspects of the 10:30 worship service, including giving Pastor Deb the day off. Please join us - we promise to get you out on time (if not sooner) for your Mother's Day lunch.
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HELP NEEDED FOR FLEA/CRAFT MARKET FUNDRAISER
Saturday, July 20th
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WE NEED YOUR HELP & SUPPORT!
FLEA/CRAFT MARKET, CAR SHOW, BAKE SALE, AND SILENT AUCTION! LUNCH REFRESHMENT TABLE
We have a sign-up sheet in the Fellowship Hall for you to choose where you would like to help. We would like to have a lead person in each of our spots. Please help us out.
We're looking to rent our parking lot spaces to vendors for craft sales, individuals for used items (think yard sale), UMCE Bake sale, lunch table (i.e. sandwiches, salad, chips, drinks), and church member "items for sale" (Oversee tables of gently used & clean items that each of us will
price at home PRIOR TO BRINGING.). All funds collected at this area will go to the fundraiser. Members can also rent a space & keep their funds.
Silent auction items will be from individuals and/or businesses. This includes items from Church members that are new, interesting, unique, handmade or collectible.
Check in/Information table:
Car Show Lead contact: Vickie Borden 720-962-5184
Bake Sale Lead: Debby Humphrey 303-674-8803
Organizing Lead: Marcia Loomis 303-898-3748
Organizing: Orpha Platt 720-541-7172
Sign making: ?
WE NEED YOU
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Robert "Rob" & Elizabeth Hinckley,
Jr.
Joining by profession of faith. He's a civil trial attorney who enjoys being outdoors. She is a homemaker who enjoys cooking. She's trained as an esthetician. They have a daughter Vivian, 3 yrs old & is in Great Escape. They enjoy doing things with family and moved back to area from California recently. She grew up in Memphis. He moved about as his father was in the Air Force before attending high school and having his early career in Florida.
Robert & Linda Bates
Joining by transfer from Columbine United Church in Littleton. He is a regional training manager for Chrysler-Fiat covering several states. She is a sonographer doing specialized sonograms at Porter Hospital. They enjoy being with family, camping, hiking, fishing and hunting. The guys enjoy working on cars. Son Hunter is in kindergarten & daughter Violet is 3. They grew up in New Mexico and moved to the Denver area after college.
Paul & Simonne Burke
Joining by transfer from Highlands UMC, Denver. They own a restaurant in the Highlands area and recently moved to Evergreen. Their girls are Eleanor Beatrice "Ellie" 7 months & Madison Frances 3 yrs. They enjoy hiking and being outdoors. Paul was born and raised here in Genesee & Simonne was raised in New York and moved out to the area 11 years ago.
The church office has contact information for our new members upon request.
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Instructions for Using King Soopers Rewards
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Many of you have been using the re-loadable gift cards at King Soopers and Safeway from which we accrue 5% of your grocery and gas purchases.
As of April 1, King Soopers has simplified their rewards program. You will no longer need to reload the gift cards. Your card is still valid, but once you get to a zero balance, reloading it will not benefit us.
King Soopers will be calculating the 5% rewards based on customers' use of their
regular rewards card (this is the card you scan to get your in-store discounts; you may also put in your phone number instead).
In order for the United Methodist Church (UMC) of Evergreen to be the recipient of 5% of your spending on gas and groceries, you need to designate us as your preferred organization. Just follow the detailed instructions below.
If you don't have a computer or need help setting up your account, please let the church know and we will help you.
HOW TO UPDATE YOUR KING SOOPERS ACCOUNT
Once you complete this process, each time you use your rewards card King Soopers will donate 5% of your purchase amount to UMC Evergreen.
No more reloading gift cards each time you shop!
Register at the King Soopers website, www.kingsooperscommunityrewards.com
Step 1: Create an online account
(if you already have an online account, skip to Step 2)
- Scroll down and select "Create an Account"
- Under Sign-in information, enter your email and create a password
- Sign in
- Select "Use Card Number"
- Enter your King Soopers Rewards Card number or your alternate ID (usually a phone number), then enter your last name and zip code
- Under Select your Preferred Store, enter your zip code
- Select "Find Store" and choose your store
- Select "Create Account"
- Continue to step 2 to designate UMC Evergreen as your preferred charitable organization
Step 2: Link your Rewards Card to UMC Evergreen
- On top right, hover over the carat and click on "Sign in" or if you are still logged in click on the image of a person
- Once signed in, Select "My Account" from the drop down menu
- Under Account Summary, scroll down and click on "Community Rewards"
- Under "Find an Organization" enter our code HV438 or our name and click "Search"
- UMC Evergreen will show up - click on "Enroll"
THAT'S ALL THERE IS TO IT -- THANK YOU!!
There is no change to Safeway's program - so please keep re-loading your Safeway gift cards!
Many thanks for all the ways you support our church fund raising programs!
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2019 Idaho Springs Wing Crawl Fundraiser
Saturday, May 4th from 4:00 - 7:00 pm
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Calling All Wing Nuts!
Join me for the 2019 Idaho Springs Wing Crawl on Saturday, May 4th - 4-7pm. Help determine who has the Best Wings in Idaho Springs. For a $25 donation to Loaves and Fishes (local food pantry in Idaho Springs), you get 2 wings at each of 7 of Idaho Springs best restaurants: BeauJo's, MTN Prime, Vintage Moose, Tommyknockers, Smokin' Yards, Picci's Pizzeria, and Westbound & Down. Idaho Springs is a short 20 minute drive from Evergreen. Get your tickets at L-F.yapsody.com Hope to see you there! Contact Carolyn Hohne for more information.
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HOLY LAND TOUR - FREE LUNCH AND A SHOW!
Sunday, May 5th at 11:45 am
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Visit the Mediterranean through sights, sounds and tastes of Israel and Egypt. Follow in Jesus' footsteps as fellow church members share photos and experiences of their recent travels to the Holy Land with our Bishop. A typical Mediterranean lunch will be provided by the travelers along with talented chef, Clyde Sacks.
Rev. Joyce Snapp, Bob and Ann Gerteis, and Jim and Marlene Waltz went on the tour with Mountain Sky Conference Methodists and Bishop Karen Oliveto. Nancy and Mac DeGuire and Terry and JoAnn Vogt went on separate tours and have generously shared some favorite photos.
Please RSVP so they can estimate the amount of food, but please come (and invite guests), too. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall or email Marlene Waltz at [email protected].
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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
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Preschool-5th Grades |
9:30 am |
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Youth Sunday School
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6th-12th Grades |
9:30 am |
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EverKids Early Elementary Sunday School
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Preschool-1st Grades |
10:30 am |
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EverKids Upper Elementary Sunday School
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2nd-5th Grades |
10:30 am |
| SUNDAY YOUTH GROUP |
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Youth Group
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6th-12th Grades |
Noon - 3:00 pm |
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WEDNESDAY CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
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| Feed My Sheep |
Preschool - 5th Grades
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4:00 pm
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Wednesdays from 9:30 - 11:30 am
Location: Church Library (Rm 12)
The current study is about the life of Simon Peter: Flawed But Faithful Disciple. Peter was an ordinary fisherman who heard an extraordinary call and left everything to follow his teacher. Please join us for this Adam Hamilton Study of the man whose doubts and fears helped change the world. Contact Jeanne Ambrosier for more information: [email protected] or 303-674-6377.
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, 9:30 - 10:20 am
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May 5 & 12 Being United Methodist: Part One {Part 2 will be offered in the Fall}
Facilitator: Rev. Deb Olenyik
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ho are these people called United Methodists? Where have they come from? How is it that so few of them really know about being a United Methodist? What makes them tick in a changing world and what can keep them ticking? A look at the formation, history, emphases and beliefs of our church. Based on a book by J. Ellsworth Kalas and related resources.
May 19: Last session until September. Planning for Fall class topics. All interested are encouraged to attend.
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MINISTRY JOTTINGS BY PASTOR DEB
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Perspective: Life's Little Fragments
I've seen different versions of this illustration on "perspective". This one is shared by Max Lucado in his book In the Eye of the Storm. "Perspective" will have a place in my message on Sunday as we take a look at Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus - Pastor Deb
Once there was an old man who lived in a tiny village. Although poor, he was envied by all, for he owned a beautiful white horse. Even the king coveted his treasure. A horse like this had never been seen before such was its splendor, its majesty, its strength.
People offered fabulous prices for the steed, but the old man always refused. "This horse is not a horse to me," he would tell them. "It is a person. How could you sell a person? He is a friend, not a possession. How could you sell a friend?" The man was poor and the temptation was great. But he never sold the horse.
One morning he found that the horse was not in the stable. All the village came to see him. "You old fool," they scoffed, "we told you that someone would steal your horse. We warned you that you would be robbed. You are so poor. How could you ever hope to protect such a valuable animal? It would have been better to have sold him. You could have gotten whatever price you wanted. No amount would have been too high. Now the horse is gone, and you've been cursed with misfortune."
The old man responded, "Don't speak too quickly. Say only that the horse is not in the stable. That is all we know; the rest is judgment. If I've been cursed or not, how can you know? How can you judge?"
The people contested, "Don't make us out to be fools! We may not be philosophers, but great philosophy is not needed. The simple fact is that your horse is gone is a curse."
The old man spoke again. "All I know is that the stable is empty, and the horse is gone. The rest I don't know. Whether it be a curse or a blessing, I can't say. All we can see is a fragment. Who can say what will come next?"
The people of the village laughed. They thought that the man was crazy. They had always thought he was a fool; if he wasn't, he would have sold the horse and lived off the money. But instead, he was a poor woodcutter, an old man still cutting firewood and dragging it out of the forest and selling it. he lived hand to mouth in the misery of poverty. Now he had proven that he was, indeed, a fool.
After fifteen days, the horse returned. He hadn't been stolen; he had run away into the forest. Not only had he returned, he had brought a dozen wild horses with him. Once again the village people gathered around the woodcutter and spoke. "Old man, you were right and we were wrong. What we thought was a curse was a blessing. Please forgive us."
The man responded, "Once again, you go too far. Say only that the horse is back. State only that a dozen horses returned with him, but don't judge. How do you know if this is a blessing or not? You see only a fragment. Unless you know the whole story, how can you judge? You read only one page of a book. Can you judge the whole book? You read only one word of a phrase. Can you understand the entire phrase?
"Life is so vast, yet you judge all of life with one page or one word. All you have is a fragment! Don't say that this is a blessing. No one knows. I am content with what I know. I am not perturbed by what I don't."
"Maybe the old man is right," they said to one another. So they said little. But down deep, they knew he was wrong. They knew it was a blessing. Twelve wild horses had returned with one horse. With a little bit of work, the animals could be broken and trained and sold for much money.
The old man had a son, an only son. The young man began to break the wild horses. After a few days, he fell from one of the horses and broke both legs. Once again the villagers gathered around the old man and cast their judgments.
"You were right," they said. "You proved you were right. The dozen horses were not a blessing. They were a curse. Your only son has broken his legs, and now in your old age you have no one to help you. Now you are poorer than ever."
The old man spoke again. "You people are obsessed with judging. Don't go so far. Say only that my son broke his legs. Who knows if it is a blessing or a curse? No one knows. We only have a fragment. Life comes in fragments."
It so happened that a few weeks later the country engaged in war against a neighboring country. All the young men of the village were required to join the army. Only the son of the old man was excluded, because he was injured. Once again the people gathered around the old man, crying and screaming because their sons had been taken. There was little chance that they would return. The enemy was strong, and the war would be a losing struggle. They would never see their sons again.
"You were right, old man," they wept. "God knows you were right. This proves it. Your son's accident was a blessing. His legs may be broken, but at least he is with you. Our sons are gone forever."
The old man spoke again. "It is impossible to talk with you. You always draw conclusions. No one knows. Say only this: Your sons had to go to war, and mine did not. No one knows if it is a blessing or a curse. No one is wise enough to know. Only God knows."
Blessings,
Pastor Deb
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Attendance & Stewardship Report
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Sunday School & Nursery 4/28/19
Worship Services 4/28
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Needed Weekly
Received 4/28/19
Difference
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2019 Budget
Needed Year to Date
Received Year to Date
Difference Year to Date
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5/3/2019
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78
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$6,309
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$328,086
$107,253
$104,747
($2,506)
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| Sunday, May 5 |
11:45 am |
Holy Land Tour & Lunch |
| Sunday, May 12 |
10:30 am |
UMM Leads Special Mother's Day Worship |
| Sunday, May 19 |
10:30 am |
Graduate Recognition |
| Wed., June 3 - Fri., June 5 |
9:00 - 3:30 pm |
Vacation Bible School: "Exploring God's Galaxy" |
| Saturday, June 15 |
10:00 am |
Rodeo Parade |
| Saturday, June 22 |
9:00 am |
Barefoot Mile Fundraiser |
| Sunday, June 23 |
10:30 am |
Church at the Ranch |
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| Tuesday, May 7 |
10:00 am |
Staff |
| Tuesday, May 7 |
6:00 pm |
Missions |
| Tuesday, May 7 |
7:00 pm |
Trustees |
Tuesday, May 14
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6:00 pm
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Lay Care
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| Thursday, May 16 |
7:00 pm |
Finance |
| Sunday, May 19 |
11:40 am |
Adult Learning & Fellowship |
| Tuesday, May 21 |
6:30 pm |
Church & Society |
| Thursday, May 23 |
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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