5/2/25 CRFUMC Email Blast

Matt Franks
May 2
6 min read

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Upcoming Events

May 4: Castle Rock Orchestra Concert, 3 pm; “The Bach Experience!”

May 8: Leah Circle 11:45, Fellowship Hall

May 8: Knot Again, 6 pm, Fellowship Hall

May 10: Celebration of Life for Tom Johnson, 11 am, sanctuary.

May 11: Mother’s Day, Help and Hope Collection

May15: Men’s lunch at Pegasus, 11:30am

May 18: Graduate Sunday, honoring children and grandchildren graduating from high school, college, trade school

May 25: Summer Worship Times begin (8:30am/Outdoor Chapel; 10am/Modern)

May 25: One service outdoors, brunch and workday following

May 31-June 7: Youth Mission Trip to Cookson, OK

June 1st Laity Sunday

June 11-14: UMC Mountain Sky Annual Conference, St. Andrews UMC, Highlands Ranch

June 29: One service 10 am with John Redmon leading music

Mother’s Day, Help and Hope Collection: Once again, we will be holding a food drive to support the local Help & Hope Center which, in turn, helps those in our community. They are looking for all sorts of baby items, especially diapers and formula. We will be handing out grocery totes to be filled following each service on May 4th with the items to be returned to the church on or before Mother’s Day (May 11th). The need continues to be as great as ever and we thank you in advance for any donation that you are able to make.

Knot Again Date Changes: The Knot Again group will meet on May 8 at 6 pm instead of its normal third Thursday. If you have been hoping to join this group and are not on Kari Sorah’s mailing list, please contact her to be sure the group is meeting (kasorah@yahoo.com). There is a possibility that the June date will be cancelled.

Leah Circle: Leah Circle will meet on Thursday, May 8, at 11:45 for a potluck lunch in Fellowship Hall. This is our last in-house meeting of the year before we gather in June and July at a local park. For more information in joining this group, contact Maryalice McHugh (maryalice3150@yahoo.com).

Little Blessings, Teacher Appreciation Day: Our HOME Team (Hospitality, Outreach, Missions, and Evangelism) is hosting a breakfast for the staff of Little Blessings on Thursday, May 8 at 8 am. If you would like to help provide breakfast items for this event and/or help serve, please contact Julie Bailey (juliesings@gmail.com).

Youth Mission Trip Assistance: To support the youth mission trip to Cookson, Oklahoma, in June, we will be having a gift card fundraiser to be used to purchase necessary supplies at our various project sites. We are accepting gift cards to either Walmart or Lowes only in any dollar amount you would like to contribute. Gift cards will be collected in person by our youth every Sunday in May at a table set up just outside of the church office. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Church Cookbook Update: The church cookbook is taking a bit longer than anticipated to produce. Nearly 40 people have contributed well over 150 recipes. Organizing them, proofreading them, and being creative with the cover and photographs take time. Our new launch date is August 31, and the book will be available in 3 formats: 5x7, 8x11, and thumbdrive. Watch for more details in future newsletters. If you submitted a recipe, please check the master list posted at the welcome center for these requests:

Does your name appear on the master list? Is your name spelled correctly?

Please add your name if it is missing and initial the box next to your name to verify it is okay. If you have photos to submit, please send them to Kari Sorah (kasorah@yahoo.com before June 1.

Senior Sunday, May 18: The day we honor our high school, college, and trade school graduates is fast approaching. If you would like to have your son, daughter, or grandchild honored on May 18, please complete the following information and return it to Josh Hay at josh.hay@gmail.com by May 15.

They just need to provide: PICTURE…Student Name…Graduating from…Attending…Studying…Related to…

Outdoor Service Assistance: If you can help with set-up and take-down of materials used during our outdoor service this summer, please sign-up at the welcome center or let Pastor Matt know. A training session will be held for those interested in helping on May 14th at 6 p.m.

Pop Up Choir Returns: The Pop Up Choir is back for the summer 8:30 service! Join us for familiar hymns. Warm up and mic check in the Outdoor Chapel at 8 am, or simply pop up and sing along with the hymn of the day.

Musicians interested in solos or duets, please contact Rev. Matt or Nancy Docksey to schedule your performance.

Favorite Hymn? As we get ready for Outdoor Chapel, we would love to sing your favorite hymns. If you have a few in mind, please share them with Pastor Matt.

Contemporary Studies Group New Book Invite: You're warmly invited to explore C. S. Lewis's insightful reflections on prayer in How to Pray: Reflections and Essays. Delve into fundamental questions about prayer and discover practical wisdom to deepen your relationship with God. Join us for in-person sessions on Mondays (May 12 - June 23, 2025, 6:30-8 pm) or via Zoom on Fridays (May 17 - June 27, 2025, 6:30-8 pm).

Disciples Table: Join us Sundays at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall from April 27 to May 18 for a four-week journey on The Disciple’s Path. We’ll share a meal, grow in faith, and encourage one another as we seek to follow Jesus more fully. All ages are welcome—just as you are. Want to help with meals? Contact Pastor Matt. Let’s walk the path together.

Keeping the Pews Neat and Welcoming: Your help is needed in keeping the sanctuary tidier. If you notice bulletins or personal items left behind after the service you attend, please take them to one of the following places: recycling bin in the office (bulletins), trash cans (tissues and coffee cups), office counter (personal items). Thank you!

Volunteer for Annual Conference 2025

Annual Conference is a time of worship, connection, and shared ministry—and we need your help to make it all happen! Volunteers are essential in creating a welcoming, well-organized experience for all attendees. Ways You Can Serve: 🛠 Event Setup & Logistics – Help set up vendor tables, move materials, and prepare spaces on Wednesday. 🍽 Meal Support – Assist with serving and cleanup for conference meals. ☕ Hospitality & Refreshments – Oversee snack and coffee stations, ensuring everyone stays energized. 🚗 Transportation Assistance – Drive participants as needed between conference locations. 🙏 Ordination Service Support – Help with Saturday’s ordination service, including setup and reception.

🙌 General Hospitality – Provide a warm welcome, offer directions, and support guests throughout the event.

How to Sign Up Use the form below to indicate where you'd like to help and your availability. Remember, you’re welcome to serve in more than one area!

https://aluminum-vicuna-8b1.notion.site/1a2451ec63868092a2aff0aeb5b65910

Weekly Readings from https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/

Monday: Acts 9:1-6, (7-20)

Tuesday: Psalm 30

Wednesday: Revelation 5:11-14

Thursday: John 21:1-19

Quote for the Week

Joy is a choice. It is a daily choice. Each day can bring trials and tribulations. You need to choose joy everyday. Joy does not come naturally. It is a daily choice. ~Henri Nouwen

Weekly Prayer

God, because I know you are always with me and in me, I can have joy in every season of my life. As I go about my day, help me to remember Your love and promises, which are the source of all my joy. Lead me into Your presence now so that I may receive an overflow of Your love, enough to be a blessing to those around me. Thank You, God, for loving me. I know that in seeking and serving You, I will find all the peace, joy and fulfillment I could ever ask for and more. Let all the glory be Yours, Lord. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Loving God we lift up to you

The United Methodist Church

Mountain Sky Annual Conference

Bishop Kristen Stoneking,

Our Pastors and Staff

Little Blessings Families

Leona and Garrett Mathes, sister and brother-in-law to Chuck Bailey

Maxine Ferguson

Connie Berry, cousin of Denny Pottenger

Anne Shuman

Bill Hurst father of Callie Hurst

Nick Roy, brother of Cheryl Smith