CRFUMC Worship Experiences for 4.16.23
Liturgical Week: 2nd Sunday of Easter
Liturgical Color: White
9 a.m. Modern Worship
Welcome to the Modern Worship Service
Thank you for joining us in worship today.
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.
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
Opening Music
Welcome and Greeting
Music from John Tamborski
Opportunities for Linking into Our Church
Offering
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.
Music from John Tamborski
Time of Prayer Led by Rev. Sarah Steidtmann
Music from John Tamborski
We Hear The Word Proclaimed
Scripture Reading
Proverbs 3:13-14 & 1 Kings 3:5-14
Scripture Reading Response
Liturgist: The Scriptures of Faith for the people of faith.
All Thanks be to God, Amen.
Sermon Title: We Need Wisdom
Given by Rev. Matt Franks Senior Pastor At Castle Rock FUMC
Closing Words
During this time we invite you to stand as you are able and hold hands with your neighbor as you feel comfortable.
Closing Music
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.
10:45 Traditional Worship at Castle Rock FUMC
+= stand if you are able
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 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
Opening Hymn UMH 584
Lord, You Give The Great Commission
Call To Worship
One: Oh people of faith, Wisdom is calling.
All: Are we listening?
One: As we go along looking for joy and seeking peace, Wisdom is begging us to pay attention.
All: Are we listening?
One: Wisdom is crying out.
All: Are we listening as we worship together?
The Gospel Reading John 20:19-31
+Hymn UMH 560
Help Us Accept Each Other
We Pray Together
Congregational Prayer Rev. Sarah Steidtmann
All: God, we are listening for you. Speak to us. Help us hear your Wisdom. God, we are looking for you. Help us see you in others including those who share our worship space this morning. God, we want to act on what we see and hear, so fill our hearts with compassion for your children around the world and for this beautiful planet we call home. Amen.
The Pastoral Prayer Rev. Sarah Steidtmann
The Lord’s Prayer found in the UMH 895
Hymn TFWS 2223
They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love
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
He Is The Everlasting God
We Hear The Word Proclaimed
Scripture Reading
Proverbs 3:13-14 & 1 Kings 3:5-14
Scripture Reading Response
Liturgist: The Scriptures of Faith for the people of faith.
All Thanks be to God, Amen.
Sermon Title: We Need Wisdom
Given by Rev. Matt Franks Senior Pastor at Castle Rock FUMC
Hymn of Response TFWS 2208
Guide My Feet
Benediction
You are people of prayer. Go from this place as God's holy and beloved children, sure that your prayers are always heard and answered according to the eternal plans and purposes of God. Amen.
Postlude
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.
The Sunday Link for the Week of April 16th 2023
Tuesday Morning Bible Study meets from 9:30 -11 am on Tuesdays and is currently studying Adam Hamilton’s 24 Hours that Changed the World. This group is open to anyone who wishes to study Scripture, people, and events of the Bible up close. New members and drop-ins are welcome.
NEW! Monday evening contemporary issues group begins a news study in May: The Way of the Heart by Henry M Nouwen. Zoom Sessions begin on Monday, May 1 (in person) and on Friday, May 5 (Zoom) and end on May 22 and 26. Time for both session is 6:30 - 8:30 pm.
The Bell Choir is happening! Chancel Choir Director Nancy Docksey is adding names to those interested in being a part of this music ministry. If you haven’t yet signed up, contact her in person at the 10:45 service welcome time or by phone or text (303-877-9085). A meeting time will be determined by those interested in forming a new bell choir.
Men's Lunch: For all who are interested, the lunch this month will be April 20th at Pegasus at 11:30. email Larry Pratt if you plan on attending: lkpratt45@yahoo.com
Little Library Reminder: browse and borrow freely or trade in one at a time. Please do not bring boxes of books.
Grocery Story Card Update: Currently we have over 50 families participating in this program. We receive about $450/quarter from King Soopers. Check the welcome center for directions for signing up for the first time with them. The Safeway Cards are now available. Contact the church office to pick one up.. We have received approximately $250/quarter from Safeway. There is no dollar amount on them this time so folks will just pick up a card and head to Safeway to load the amount they choose to have on it . NOTE: You may use the money you have remaining on the old card, but you will not be able to reload it.
Catch Pastor Matt for Coffee: I am back to working at Crowfoot Valley Coffee on 734 Wilcox St. Monday-Thursday from about 7:45 a.m. until about 10 a.m. 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.
2023-2024 Stewardship Campaign: John Wesley the founder of the Methodist movement, gave a remarkable sermon called “The Use of Money.” In it, he said that the important thing isn’t money itself but how we use it. Wesley’s surprising advice still rings true today: earn all you can, save all you can, give all you can. Our 2023-2024 emphasis will be center around John Wesley’s use of Money looking at the book: Earn. Save. Give.: Wesley’s Simple Rules for Money, developed by popular author and pastor James A. Harnish. Today you will be given stewardship campaign cards. Please begin praying on how much you are willing to commit to 2023-2024 fiscal year. On April 2nd we will offer a Breakfast. and on May 7th we will have our Commitment Sunday.Backpack Ministry:. Backpacks will be dedicated on April 23. Mike Vitek, coordinator of the our backpack ministry program reports an enthusiastic response of donations. This ministry responds to Christ’s concern for prisoners (Matthew 25: 36, 39, 43). Our Church is the only organization that provides backpacks to indigent men and women being released from the Douglas County Correctional Facility.
Coffee Chat Tuesdays at the Phillip Miller Library in Castle Rock offer coffee, conversation, and games every Tuesday from 8 - 11 am in the Sue Meacham Reading Room for seniors and adults looking for socialization.
Event Reminders
· April 19: Knot Again 6-8:30 pm Fellowship Hall
· April 20: Men’s lunch at Pegasus 11:30
· April 23: Dedication of Backpacks
· May 7th: Commitment Sunday
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.
For Prayer Requests go to: https://www.fumccr.org/prayer-request
The April newsletter is up on the website at https://www.fumccr.org/newsletter
Putting our Faith Into Practice:
Daily Scripture Readings
Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-32
Tuesday: Psalm 116:1-4,12-19
Wednesday: 1 Peter 1:17-23
Thursday: Luke 24:13-35
Friday: Proverbs 3:13-14
Quote of the Week
I sometimes wish Jesus hadn’t said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). I’d be more comfortable if he had said, “Where your heart is, there your treasure will be also.” But he said what he meant and he meant what he said. Our attitudes toward money and the priority we place on our possessions are matters of the heart; they go to the core of our identity. Because of the soul-level importance of our relationship with money, we need more than information. We need wisdom. ~ James A. Harnish
Weekly Prayer
Gracious God, make each of us an instrument of your grace. Weave us into a community showing forth your love mercy and tenderness. Bless us and our differences and be the provider of wisdom and courage so that we can stand together. We call on you today to gather us in your love. Lead us to better know you and glorify you on each step of the journey of our lives.
Please keep the following people in your prayers:
The Family of Tracy Beaman
Family of Elizabeth Johnson
The family of Guy Groves
The family of Betty Watson
Earl Erickson
Sarah McAneny
Jan and Bud Richter
Betty Grant
Maria Molieri (sister of Vince Molieri)
Joe Crenshaw
Garrett Humphrey (Pat Wood’s Grandson)
Pat Branson
Keith Bramer
Betty Gelroth
Charlene Smythe
A Celebration of Life for Betty Watson will be held on Wednesday, April 19 at 11 am in the church sanctuary.
A Celebration of Life for Tracy Beamanwill be held on Saturday, April 22, at 11 am in the church sanctuary.
A Celebration of Life for Guy Groves will be held on Saturday, May 6, at 11 am in the church sanctuary.
A Celebration for Elizabeth Johnson She will be laid to rest with Larry at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, South Dakota on April 17that 10:00am.
How to connect with worship online
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For Youtube Use
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnMtU1rv4le8CoV_nCLz1EA
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