Communion Sunday
This Sunday our communion offering is for United Methodist Student Day. Supporting this ministry allows us to invest in future missionaries, engineers, teachers, pastors, film producers and so many other careers. Our students are depending on your support.
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Masks Required Inside
Jefferson County Public Health Department has issued public health order #21-006 that now requires all individuals, ages 3+, to wear a mask within any public indoor space regardless of vaccination status.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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Butter Braids Fundraiser
Butter Braids are coming! These delicious pastries are a great way to treat your friends and family this holiday season. Stop by Fellowship Hall after both worship services this Sunday, Dec 5 to order yours. They’ll be available for pick up at the church on Wed, Dec 15 and Sun, Dec 19. For questions, please contact Debby Humphrey at dmhnco@gmail.com or 303-587-7353. Click here for the order form.
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SUCCESS!! LATEST STATUS OF THE $50,000 MATCHING CHALLENGE GRANT
We are so blessed to have received the $50,000 matching grant and the way folks have stepped up to take advantage of it. In the two weeks since the matching grant was announced we have EXCEEDED the grant by receiving $51,466 toward the total of $50,000. This is amazing. I think God certainly had a hand in making this so successful. Since the donor is matching any pledges or updates to pledges up to $50,000 it brings the overall match total up to $101,466. We have also exceeded our stewardship goal of $289,292 by $2,534 giving us a pledge total of $291,826. If you haven't submitted your pledge card yet we would still like to receive it. You can bring it to church, mail it or e-mail it to the church. Since we've already taken advantage of the entire matching grant, new pledges will not be matched. Special thank you to all who have stepped up to help us take advantage of this generous matching grant. Huge thanks to our donor.
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Great News for you and for our church!
Here’s an idea of how you could complete your 2021 pledge. Give some of your IRA dollars to support God’s Kingdom before the end of 2021. A few years ago Congress made permanent the opportunity to make a charitable gift from an IRA to a qualifying non-profit. UMCE is a qualifying non-profit. You can convert your required minimum distribution (RMD) to a charitable distribution by rolling over part of an IRA to UMCE. In doing this you avoid paying any additional tax. If you’ve fulfilled your RMD for 2021, keep this in mind for next year to pay your 2022 pledge. The IRS web site provides related guidance. Please consult the IRS web site or your accountant for additional information.
Although the age limit has been raised to 72, you may still make this kind of gift if you are age 70 ½ or older. These tax-free gifts can be up to $100,000 and satisfy the required minimum distribution (RMD). All you need to do is contact your IRA custodian and request an amount be transferred to UMCE or to the Mountain Sky United Methodist Foundation for the benefit of UMCE. This would be a great way to save on taxes and complete your 2021 pledge, increase your gift or create a new gift, at the same time!
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Advent is Upon Us!
We have so many wonderful events this Advent season! Please download the guide HERE and a handy calendar HERE.
Please reply to this email to register for any of these events.
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Bedtime Stories with Santa Community Event
On December 11 at 7PM we will be hosting Bedtime Stories with Santa! We will have hot cocoa, Christmas cookies, and Santa himself will come to read to the children (and young at heart)! Every child will get a digital picture with Santa, taken by a professional
photographer. This event is free and open to everyone. So be sure to bring your Christmas
lists and come celebrate the season with us!
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Enclosed Trailer Needed
Does anyone have a small enclosed trailer that can be borrowed on Saturday, February 5, 12, and possibly on February 19 or 26 if there's inclement weather on February 5 or 12 from 9am-3pm? It would also need to be available with 24-48 hours notice sometime in March, as well. We will be using the trailer to collect donated items to furnish/supply a refugee home. (More info on that project later. Stay tuned!) The items will then be transported to Deer Park UMC in Bailey where the items will be unloaded from the trailer and stored. At a date in March, the trailer would be used to transport the collected items from Bailey to their final destination. If you can help, please email Carolyn Hohne at Carolynhohne@gmail.com.
Open Invitation
What if confronting the climate crisis is the best chance we’ll ever get to build a better world? On Friday, December 10 from 9:30-11am in the library, all are invited to watch the 90-minute documentary "This Changes Everything". The film presents seven powerful portraits of communities on the front lines, from Montana’s Powder River Basin to the Alberta Tar Sands, from the coast of South India to Beijing and beyond. (Masks required.)
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Sunday Adult Education Class
Come meet with fellow church members in the library between the two services. All are welcome! Hope to see you at 9:30 am on the coming Sundays. **Please note that masks are being required for attendees. Thank you for your cooperation!
December 5 & 12: As we seek to deepen our faith this Advent season, together we will explore what Jesus’ birth means for us and our world. Acclaimed United Methodist pastor and author Adam Hamilton will be our guide through his DVD Incarnation, Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas. Come be a part of the journey.
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December 19: Our Christmas traditions enrich our holiday celebrations. What are yours? Come, join us and share your unique traditions. |
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EChO Shelter Needs for this weekend
Open for its Seventh Week, has already hosted 20 Individual Guests (average of 8-9 per night) and over 250 Guest Nights! We need HELP to keep the Shelter Open this Week.
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Evergreen Salvation Army: Ringing the Bell
The Salvation Army of Evergreen appreciates your willingness to serve! 90% of what is collected stays right here in Evergreen, to help your neighbors in need. Please review the available slots and click on the button to sign up, then familiarize yourself with the simple rules below. Sign up here. |
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Homelessness and the Holidays
In celebration of our Lord's birth we have the opportunity to give gifts for our neighbors in need, both with financial support, and with warm, winter clothing. MEAN STREET MINISTRY has a vibrant outreach in love to unsheltered persons in Denver.
HERE ARE URGENT NEEDS RIGHT NOW:
* Men's coats and jackets - large, Xlarge and XXlarge
* Childrens' coats - any size
* Blankets - twin or double, and wool is best
* Heavy long underwear for men and women
* Finger gloves and heavy mittens
* Large backpacks
* Hand warmers
* Nutritious canned food with pop tops
Clothing can be new or gently used; if used, please wash items before donating. (NO women's coats, or hats or socks needed now.)
VOLUNTEER NEEDS RIGHT NOW:
* The Cafe needs servers on Mondays and Tuesdays.
* Showers need helpers with usage procedures.
* Food Bank needs "personal shoppers" to accompany clients.
Please phone Diane Chapman at 303 232 2500 with any questions about volunteering.
Mean Street Ministry is located at 1380 Ammons St. Lakewood 80226.
Volunteers and staff visit motel guests on Colfax Ave. every Mon. and Tues. evenings for Street Outreach.
On Tuesday, Dec. 14, volunteers will bring Christmas cheer by caroling, bringing hot cocoa and small gifts. If you would like to give of yourself in this way, please contact Jan Thurling at janeththurling@gmail.com with the hope we can get a group together from our church to participate. Volunteers go in groups of three, always with an experienced visitor. Timing would be approx. 6-8:30 pm.
The Church and Society Team will provide collection boxes on Sundays Dec. 5 and 12 for donations which will be delivered this month. THANK YOU for bringing HOPE and COMFORT to the "least of these".
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