CRFUMC Worship Experiences for 1.8.23
Liturgical Week: Baptism of the Lord Sunday
Liturgical Color: White
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
Opening Music
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 smart phone: 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.
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 On In The Water Is Warm
Given by Rev. Matt Franks Senior Pastor CRFUMC
Primary Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
Service of Holy Communion
Opportunities for Service, Connection and Sending
To help stay connected to the Church you can find all of our social media presence here: https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc
Closing Music
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 No. UMH 334
Sweet, Sweet, Spirit
Call To Worship
One: In the very beginning, God separated the darkness and the light. God called the Light "Day" and the Darkness, God called "Night".
All: We were once people who dwelled in darkness, but God has given us the true Light, Jesus Christ.
One: God has blessed us and adopted us as God’s own beloved children, through the sacrament of Baptism.
All: The water of baptism brings to us healing and reconciliation; it is a symbol of nourishment and cleansing.
One: This day is the day of the remembrance of Jesus’ Baptism.
All: As we hear the words of his baptism, let us be reminded of our own adoption by God and celebrate the joyous connection to the Almighty God.
Opening Prayer
All: Lord, thank You for the people You have divinely placed in my life who speak holy truth, love and words of wisdom. Give me a heart of discernment to know when You are using someone to speak instruction into my heart and my circumstances, and give me the strength and courage to follow through with that advice, even when it’s hard. Fill me with peace in the new year ahead. And all God’s children say, “Amen!”
+Hymn No. 333
I’m Going To Sing When The Spirit Says Sing
Prayer of Confession
All: We cannot come before God unless we are first honest with ourselves about who we are, about the mistakes we make, and about how well or how poorly we care for others. In this spirit, let us offer our prayers to God.
Words of Assurance
Leader: By the grace of God you are forgiven.
All: Thanks be to God, Amen.
The Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer UMH 895
+Hymn No. 3164
Down To The River To Pray
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 94
Chancel Choir Anthem
Scripture Reading Matthew 3:13-17
Scripture Reading Response: Pastor Matt Franks
Liturgist: The Scriptures of Faith for the people of faith.
All Thanks be to God, Amen.
Sermon Series: Come
Sermon Title: Come On In The Water Is Fine
Given by Rev. Matt Franks Senior Pastor CRFUMC
Hymn of Response: 3170 What Feast of Love
Service of Holy Communion
Words will be on the screen
Closing Hymn 3170 What Feast of Love Vs. 1
Benediction
Postlude
The Sunday Link for the Week of Jan. 8th 2023
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
Recalculation Meeting Jan. 29th after 2nd Worship Service
It has been a while since the Church recalculated its Mission, Vision, and Plan to better align with each other so that we can be the Church that lives, serves, and has fun like Jesus. After Worship on the 29th the Admin. Council will do this work together.
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.
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
Save The Dates
January 8: taking down of the greens between services
January 10: Tuesday Morning Bible Study at 9:30 in the church library
January 12: Leah Circle of UWF, 11:45 am, Fellowship Hall
January 24: Love Circle at 1 pm, church library
January/February issue of the Upper Room is available at the Welcome Center.
