United Methodist Church of Evergreen
Rev. Deb Olenyik, Pastor
Sunday, March 31, 2019
4th Sunday in Lent
Services 8:30 & 10:30 am
|
|
|
|
|
Ministry Jottings by Pastor Deb can be found later in this newsletter. Please scroll down to see what Deb is sharing this week.
|
|
We invite you to help create our Easter Garden on Easter Sunday. If you would like to contribute, please complete the 2019 Easter Garden order form, and enclose the form and $12 in the Easter Garden envelopes that are on the table in the narthex. Deadline for ordering is Sunday, April 14th.
|
|
FINANCIAL PARTNERS NEEDED FOR THE BAREFOOT MILE
|
A CALL TO ACTION: FIGHT CHILD TRAFFICKING
The JOY Team is seeking financial partners for the BAREFOOT MILE {BFM} fundraiser on June 22. Please prayerfully consider if you could make this commitment. If you have a personal connection to an area business, please approach them on behalf of JOY International. There are letters describing the work of JOY and the BFM, as well as donor forms in the narthex. Every dollar raised is a step toward freedom for a child enslaved in trafficking. Please see Jan Thurling for more information or call 720-391-9550.
|
|
INTERESTED IN CHURCH MEMBERSHIP?
|
|
|
|
We cordially invite you to join as a member of UMC of Evergreen. We are blessed with a multi-faceted, multi-generational congregation which we would love for you to be fully a part of. We will receive members on Palm Sunday, April 14 {or, an alternate date given individual schedules}. Please contact Pastor Deb Olenyik to explore this option. Text or call 307-287-2192 {Wyoming based area code}, or email
[email protected].
|
|
|
|
LOOKING FOR SAFEWAY SHOPPERS
|
We
encourage people who shop at Safeway to purchase a card from the church for $10, then support the church by loading your new card with
cash or a credit card
at a Safeway checkout.
You can continue to load the same card on an ongoing basis at the store, and the church continues to benefit. The church will receive a check for 5% of sales. We have several shoppers at Kings Soopers, and every two to three months we receive a check for $250-$350. It would be wonderful to start getting checks from Safeway as well. Please see Charlene Hahn or Barb Grindle after church services to purchase a card.
|
|
VICKIE BORDEN
THIS YEAR'S "QUIET DISCIPLE" HONOREE
|
W
e are proud to celebrate the recipient of this year's
Quiet Disciple award from UMC of Evergreen - Vickie Borden. We will honor Vickie in worship at the 10:30 service on March 24. Every church in our conference is invited to nominate someone as a Quiet Disciple who is then honored at the yearly District gathering. This year the District honoring will take place on March 30 at Littleton UMC.
A Quite Disciple is one who goes about their business in ministry or service to one's church without fanfare. Quiet Disciples are considered the foundation of laity in ministry. Quiet Disciples display strong Christian commitment in many aspects of their life, not just for the ministries for which they are being recognized.
Vickie Borden has been a member of the United Methodist Church of Evergreen for 30 years and a life-long United Methodist. Her family was instrumental in forming churches in South Dakota. As a retired CPA for the government, our church has utilized her skills in that area by being our Finance Chairperson for 10 years and is now serving as our Financial Secretary.
Vickie has spent countless hours at the church recording the monetary gifts to our church and helped with many Stewardship Campaigns. She is an active member of Women's Bible Study and always comes prepared with many great comments and questions. Vickie takes it upon herself to send cards to members who celebrate birthdays or special occasions, and recognizes losses by sending sympathy cards. She is a member of our Lay Care Team and is helpful by bringing members to church from the Lakewood area who cannot drive.
The church can count on Vickie to bring food to Memorial Services or any special church events. We have been blessed with Vickie's many gifts and she has even performed her tap dance expertise for us which is one of her passionate hobbies. Vickie is a beautiful person inside and out!
|
|
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - EXPLORING GOD'S GALAXY
Wednesday, June 5 through Friday, June 7
|
|
Registration for Vacation Bible School - Exploring God's Galaxy is now open! This year UMC Evergreen will hold VBS on a 3-day schedule. Wednesday, June 5th from 9-3:30 pm, Thursday, June 6 from 9-3:30 pm and Friday, June 7th from 9-1:30 pm. Half-day options are available for Preschool and Kindergarten children! Contact Sarah Sailor at [email protected] to register.
Volunteers are also needed! Come be part of the fun! VBS needs you to make it a success!! We are inviting members of our church family to join in at Vacation Bible School. The kids appreciate having adults who spend time with them, and we provide all the materials and information you need to have a great week! Contact Sarah Sailor at [email protected] to sign up as a volunteer.
|
|
PIZZA AND MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, April 5 at 6:00 p.m.
|
|
|
|
Please join UMCE in a Family Night of free pizza and a movie on April 5. Pizza will be served at 6:00, and we will show the movie "Mary Poppins Returns" at 6:30. Please sign up with this website:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054CAFA72CAA8-family1
or sign up on the church bulletin board.
|
|
|
|
UMM BREAKFAST: SHOW & TELL
Saturday, April 6 at 8:00 a.m.
|
|
|
|
By Glenn Stoll
I've had an idea for some time that I'm finally acting on. I've been thinking about having a program or two each year where each of us guys would eventually do a presentation on ourselves. My rationale for this is that many of us (especially the newer members) don't really know a lot about the other guys sitting around the room. I think we all have interesting stories to tell, and familiarity will only improve our men's fellowship group. So...I have asked three of our long time UMM members to put together some thoughts, pictures, stories, etc., and give a presentation to this extremely tough audience. Thankfully, they all gave me an enthusiastic "YES," so on April 6 we will get to know Pem Dunn, Jim Ament and Dave Loomis a lot better. Breakfast is served at 8:00, and the presentations begin around 8:30. Bill Graf and Mac DeGuire will be handling kitchen duties.
|
|
|
|
LENTEN CONCERT & LUNCHEON
Wednesday, April 10 at 12:00 p.m.
|
|
|
|
The Lenten Concert series has been condensed into a single service this year. Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 10 at 12:00 p.m. to enjoy music performed by our gifted musicians followed by a free, hot lunch. Performing selections on the piano will be Terry Vogt, Keron Sandusky, Joyce Scheel, and Karen Hines. Linda Bloemendaal will perform a selection on the flute. This will be an excellent opportunity to invite friends to join us for a peaceful, enjoyable break from their day.
|
|
|
|
LENTEN SERMON SERIES
Building Spiritual Muscle
|
|
|
|
March 31 "Cancelling Guilt Trips"
April 7 "Scared to Death of Death"
(April 14 Palm Sunday 8:30 TBA; 10:30 Choir Cantata)
|
|
|
|
JOY TEAM IN ACTION
Saturday, April 27 and Saturday, June 22
|
F
or the past few months the JOY Team has been planning for 2 big events to support the lifesaving work of JOY International, the organization based in Conifer that rescues and restores the lives of children, teens and young women who are victims of sex trafficking.
As an outreach of Church and Society, our task is to raise awareness of and outrage against these crimes.
A community wide program, A CALL TO ACTION: FIGHT CHILD TRAFFICKING will be hosted by our church on Sat. April 27.
Dr. Jeff Brodsky, the founder of JOY International, will speak to adults in the morning {9:30 - 11:30}, and middle & high school youth in the afternoon {noon-2pm}. His talk will be age appropriate, instructive and emotionally moving. Please plan to attend and bring friends!
The "main event" will be a Barefoot Mile fundraiser on Sat. June 22, starting at 9:00 am at Marshdale Park. This is a fun, family-friendly event with music, food, face painting, balloons and a great playground! People of all ages get sponsors and walk the mile in solidarity with the children who wait for rescue. This is the FIRST
BAREFOOT MILE FUNDRAISER in our mountain community, and we want it to be super successful!!
The JOY Team is comprised of 16 members representing 5 churches. From UMCE : Tracy Atlas, Bill Graf, Carolyn Hohne, Dave Loomis, Ted Miller, Arlene Sutherland, Tonya Sweater and Jan Thurling. Speak to any member for more info. We are thankful for the members from Bergen Church, CO Life Church, Lutheran Church and Platte Canyon Community Church. God has brought us together for this work, and we ask you to join us by spreading the word to those you love and care about.
|
|
SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM FOR EChO
Various dates in June, July and August
|
|
|
|
In October 2010, a Stone Soup ministry was started to make healthy soup for EChO clients and volunteers.
Since that time five local churches have been providing soup from September through May.
However, hungry people still come in to the food bank during the summer months.
Last year our church was asked to be included in the first summer lunch program for EChO. It was so well received by our church and EChO that we have been asked back this year for the June thru August months to prepare a meal for clients and volunteers.
Our obligation will be to prepare either salads or sandwiches twice in our appointed weeks. Last year the generosity of donations from our church family completely covered the cost of food.
The schedule for UMCE is June 24 & 27, July 22 & 25, and August 26 & 29. Contact Ruthanne Huber at [email protected] if you are interested in being a part of this project.
|
|
|
|
BLESSING BAG SUPPLIES NEEDED!
|
|
|
|
The Missions Committee is seeking travel-sized
shampoos/conditioners/lotions to use in Blessing Bags. If you're traveling, bringing home your unused hotel supplies would be great. We'll soon have a fresh supply of Blessing Bags ready for you to leave in your car, and when you see someone in need at a stoplight, giving them a bag brings joy to them...and you. Donations of supplies all kinds are always welcomed.
Thank you for your support!
|
|
|
|
METRO MILE HIGH DISTRICT GATHERING
Saturday, March 30 from 9:30 - 3:00 p.m. at Littleton UMC
|
|
|
The 19 sites throughout our 4 state region will be connected through technology, including the presentation by our keynote speaker, Diana Butler Bass. Diana is an award-winning author, internationally known public speaker and thought leader on issues of spirituality, religion, culture and politics. She has her doctorate from Duke University.
In Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks, her latest of ten books, Bass offers suggestions for reclaiming gratitude that can lead to greater connection with God, our loved ones, our world and even our souls. These themes will provide a helpful message we look forward to hearing in this time of deep anxiety and division.
Tentative Schedule:
|
Time
|
Event
|
|
9:30 a.m.
|
Gathering and Hospitality
|
|
10 a.m.
|
Welcome
|
|
10:30 a.m.
|
Gratitude keynote speaker Diana Butler Bass
|
|
12 p.m.
|
Lunch and district agenda {Quiet Disciple recognition}
|
|
1:30 p.m.
|
Processing GC2019
|
|
2:30 p.m.
|
Closing worship with Bishop Oliveto, event preacher
|
|
|
|
|
YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S EDUCATION
AND ACTIVITIES
|
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
|
Action Pack
|
Preschool-5th Grades |
9:30 am |
|
Youth Sunday School
|
6th-12th Grades |
9:30 am |
|
EverKids Early Elementary Sunday School
|
Preschool-1st Grades |
10:30 am |
|
EverKids Upper Elementary Sunday School
|
2nd-5th Grades |
10:30 am |
| SUNDAY YOUTH GROUP |
|
|
|
Youth Group
|
6th-12th Grades |
Noon - 3:00 pm |
|
|
|
|
WEDNESDAY CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
|
|
|
| Feed My Sheep |
Preschool - 5th Grades
|
4:00 pm
|
|
|
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
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.
|
LIBRARY ADULT STUDY CLASS (Rm 12)
Sundays, 9:30 - 10:20 am
|
March 31: History of Belief in God, Part 3
Facilitator: Bob Gerteis
In this session we will study the growth in the understanding of God as the Jews perceived and experienced their God. We will view the Karen Armstrong's History of God, as shown on YouTube, as a study guide for our discussion.
April 7 and 14: Science and Religion
Facilitator: Bob Gerteis
Science and religion are two different ways in which we deal with reality. We will discuss how both obtain knowledge and understanding of that reality. As well as what assumptions they make and their objectives.
We need both to maintain healthy physical and spiritual lives.
|
MINISTRY JOTTINGS BY PASTOR DEB
|
I Thirst for You - by Mother Theresa
{Christ speaking}
I know what is in your heart - I know your loneliness and all your hurts - the rejections, the judgments, the humiliations. I carried it all before you. And I carried it all for you, so you might share my strength and victory. I know especially your need for love - how you are thirsting to be loved and cherished. But how often have you thirsted in vain, by seeking that love selfishly, striving to fill the emptiness inside you with passing pleasures. Do you thirst for love? "Come to me all you who thirst." (John 7:37) I will satisfy you and fill you. Do you thirst to be cherished ? I cherish you more than you can imagine to the point of dying on a cross for you.
And I thirst for you. Yes, that is the only way to even describe my love for you: I thirst for you. That is how precious you are to me. For me, there is no one any more important in the entire world than you. Open to me, come to me, give me your life - and I will prove to you how important you are to my heart.
(from The Living Spirit: Prayers and Readings, editor Margaret Hebblethwaite, c 20000)
|
|
Attendance & Stewardship Report
-------------------------------------------------
Sunday School & Nursery 3/24/19
Worship Services 3/24
/
19
------
-------------------------------------------
Needed Weekly
Received 3/24/19
Difference
-------------------------------------------------
2019 Budget
Needed Year to Date
Received Year to Date
Difference Year to Date
|
3/29/2019
--------------
27
105
--------------
$6,309
--------------
$328,086
$75,708
$74,814
($894)
|
|
|
| Sunday, March 31 |
11:30 - 12:30 (Choir Room)
|
Saturday, April 6 - Cantata Rehearsal
|
12:00 - 2:00 pm (Sanctuary)
|
|
Saturday, April 13 - Dress Rehearsal
|
10:30 - 12:00 pm (Sanctuary)
|
Sunday, April 14 - Cantata Performance
|
9:45 am (Warm-up)
|
|
Sunday, April 21 - Easter
|
8:00 am (Warm-up)
|
Sunday, April 28
|
NO CHOIR
|
|
|
AROUND THE CHURCH -
MARCH & APRIL
|
| Saturday, March 30 |
9:30 - 3:00 pm |
Metro Mile High District Gathering at Littleton UMC |
|
Friday, April 5
|
6:00 pm
|
Pizza and Movie Night
|
|
Saturday, April 6
|
8:00 - 12:00 pm
|
UMM Breakfast: Show & Tell
|
Wednesday, April 10
|
12:00 pm
|
Lenten Concert & Luncheon
|
|
| Tuesday, April 2 |
10:00 am |
Staff |
| Tuesday, April 2 |
6:00 pm |
Missions |
| Sunday, April 7 |
12:00 pm |
Church Council |
| Tuesday, April 16 |
6:30 pm |
Church & Society |
| Tuesday, April 16 |
7:00 pm |
Finance |
| Thursday, April 25 |
6:00 pm |
Membership |
|
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.
|
 |
|
|
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.
|
| |
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.
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
