CRFUMC Worship Experiences for 1.15.23
Liturgical Week: 2nd Sunday After Epiphany
Liturgical Color: Green
At First United Methodist Church Castle Rock we are touching people and changing lives through the love of Jesus Christ. Are you interested in becoming a part of the Castle Rock FUMC family? Please speak to Pastors to find out when you would like to join our Church Family.
Thank you for joining us in worship today.
How to connect with worship online
To Watch on Facebook:
Like our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/castlerockfumc
A couple of tips. When you see a “get reminder” button on the video announcement. Click on that. Then whenever we go live, the reminder will pop up in your notifications and you can simply click on the notification to go straight to the video. You can use the direct link here: https://www.facebook.com/castlerockfumc/live_videos/
For Youtube Use
For a direct link to our Youtube Channel go here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnMtU1rv4le8CoV_nCLz1EA
Note that you can also watch the service on a smart TV with the YouTube app and/or by casting the service to the TV from your phone/tablet if it's set up properly - click the icon next to YouTube. See the image below
9 a.m. Modern Worship
Welcome and Greeting
Thank you for joining us today in worship. If you are new to us, please fill out a Thank You for Joining Us! Card. If you have a prayer request you can fill out the prayer request card and turn them in when the plates are passed during the offering. These cards can be found in the pews.
You can let us know you are joining us in worship by going to this site on your smartphone: https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc or by scanning the QR code on the front of the bulletin. You can also register in person at the back of the Sanctuary.
During the offering time you can give online with the QR code or with the link https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc You can also drop an offering in the offering plates as they come by.
To help stay connected to the Church you can find all of our social media presence here: https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc
Are you interested in becoming a part of the Castle Rock FUMC family? Please speak to Pastors to find out when you would like to join our Church Family
About the 9 a.m. Modern Service
The modern service is a worship experience that mixes a lot of elements of worship together to provide a meaningful experience. The order of the service varies and shifts as needed to provide a great experience.
Sermon Series: Come Sermon Title: Come and See
Given by Rev. Matt Franks Senior Pastor CRFUMC
Primary Scripture: John 1:29-42
Closing Music
10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship
Prelude
Welcome & Greeting
Thank you for joining us today in worship. If you are new to us, please fill out a Thank You for Joining Us! Card. If you have a prayer request you can fill out the prayer request card and turn them in when the plates are passed during the offering. These cards can be found in the pews. You can let us know you are joining us in worship by going to this site on your smart phone: https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc or by scanning the QR code on the front of the program.
+Hymn UMH No. 378 Amazing Grace vs. 1,2,3,6
Call To Worship Rev. Sarah Steidtmann
One: Holy, holy, holy, the Lord God the Almighty, Who was and is and is to come.
All: You are worthy, our Lord and God, To receive glory and honor and power, For you created all things!
One: Let us embrace the wealth wisdom and might and glory and blessings that have been provided to us.
All: Hear our thanks, Lord God almighty, For you have begun to reign in our lives.
One: Let us worship God by prayer, and hear words that tell a familiar story.
All: Lord, let our love be heard!
+Hymn UMH No. 140 Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Congregational Prayer Rev. Sarah Steidtmann
All: In the deepness of winter, O God, remind us that the bleakness will not hold. Spring is not a myth or false hope, but it is the endurance of faith, year after year, that deep in the frozen ground seeds will soon flourish, bulbs are ready to produce. In the high days of summer, O God, remind us to cherish each moment of warmth in the beauty of Your creation. We know that the constant of our tilted planet is for seasons to always change, to always bring us something new, whether challenges or blessings, hopes or trials. You are with us, Your love enduring with us, and You will see us through. Amen.
The Pastoral Prayer Rev. Sarah Steidtmann
The Lord’s Prayer found in the UMH No. 895
+Hymn UMH No. 133 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Opportunities for Connection and Service
To help stay connected to the Church you can find all of our social media presence here: https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc
Sharing of Our Tithes and Offerings
You can give online with the QR code or with the link https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc
You can also drop an offering in the offering plates as they come by.
The Doxology UMH No. 94
Chancel Choir Anthem Sacred Waters
We Hear The Word Proclaimed
Scripture Reading John 1:29-42
Scripture Reading Response
Liturgist: The Scriptures of Faith for the people of faith.
All Thanks be to God, Amen.
Sermon Series: Come
Sermon Title: Come and See
Given by Rev. Matt Franks
Senior Pastor CRFUMC
Congregational Response: Pastor Matt Franks
One: What do you do, when God calls?
All: Wake up. Listen. Act.
One: What do you do when God asks you to do something difficult?
All: Wake up. Listen. Act.
One: What do you do when God asks you to do something impossible?
All: Wake up. Listen. Act. Because, with God, nothing is impossible.
One: Even changing ourselves?
All: Even changing the world. Wake up. Listen. Act. And with all this living, we worship God.
Closing Hymn TFWS 2130 The Summons
Benediction Pastor Matt Franks
Postlude
January/February issue of the Upper Room is available at the Welcome Center.
A new Monday evening contemporary issues study that also meets via Zoom on Friday evenings begins soon under the leadership of Rev. Sarah. The discussion will be on Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard’s book Killing Jesus: a History.
Zoom Sessions run on Fridays ( 02 17 2023 to 03 31 2023; 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM)
In Person Sessions on Mondays (02 20 2023 to 04 03, 2023; 6:30 PM to 8:30) in Fellowship Hall.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study will meet from 9:30 -11 am on January 10, to begin a study of Paul using Adam Hamilton’s book The Call. Anyone who has a spare copy of The Call who would like to loan it to our group, please leave a copy in the church office with your name on it and a note requesting its return. This group is open to anyone who wishes to study Scripture, people, and events of the Bible up close.
S.O.C.K. Volunteers are needed to provide and prepare meals for our Tuesday afternoon SOCK program (Serving Our Community Kids). Sign up at the Welcome Center.
Please contact the church office for links to these Zooms:
• Stephen Ministry Supervision meets the second and fourth Thursdays at 6:30 pm
• Rev. Sarah’s Contemporary Discussion Group, Zoom Sessions: Fridays at 6:30
• Coffee Time with Rev. Sarah, Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Photo Directory Update: I am waiting on a few things before we fully print the photo part of the directory. I have the address, birthday, and anniversary portion printed just waiting on a few photos before I print those. I am hoping to have it in your hands by Jan. 29th if everything comes together. So if you want your photo in the directory please email it to me at matt.franks@fumccr.org
Catch me for Coffee: Most mornings Monday-Thursday from about 7:45 a.m. until about 10 a.m. I am working at Crowfoot Valley Coffee on 734 Wilcox St. Feel free to swing by and grab a drink of choice and talk to me you will not be bothering me if I have my laptop up and typing away. If you want to meet me there to chat just give me a heads-up to make sure I am going to be in the coffee shop.
"Souper Bowl" Food Drive: The Missions Team is sponsoring their "Souper Bowl" Food Drive on Super Bowl Sunday, February 12th. We are looking for donations primarily of canned soup, chili, and other non-perishable food items. These donations will be given to the Help & Hope Center in Castle Rock to benefit those in need in our community.
Save The Dates
January 19: Youth meet-up, 6-8 pm; Valentine project
January 24: Love Circle at 1 pm, church library
February 12: Missions’ Team annual SOUPER BOWL food drive
February 22: Ash Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
What is Your Strength? Join us on Jan. 23rd at 6:30 p.m. and find out.
Have you ever wondered what your strength is? You may think you know but sometimes things that are strengths go unnoticed or underused. Would you like to learn from your strengths? If so join me for a Zoom meeting to talk about the Strengthsfinder assessment and the book Living Your Strengths: Discover Your God-Given Talents and Inspire Your Community on Jan. 23rd at 6:30 p.m.
I will have copies of the book for sale in my office for $20.00 you will need an unused copy of the book because it has a code for the assessment. We learned from the Ad. Council taking the assessment that the Kindle version of the book does not provide a digital code for the assessment.
Before the meeting please take the assessment (code for assessment in the book) and read the first three chapters of the book. Please register for the zoom meeting at https://bit.ly/crfumcstrengths
