CRFUMC Worship Experiences for 4.2.23
Liturgical Week: Palm Sunday
Liturgical Color: Purple
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
Song of Celebration UMH 278
Hosanna Loud Hosanna
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.
Time of Prayer Led by Rev. Sarah
Music
I Will Carry You
We Hear The Word Proclaimed
Scripture Reading Matthew 21:1-11
Scripture Reading Response
Liturgist: The Scriptures of Faith for the people of faith.
All Thanks be to God, Amen.
Sermon Title: Thy Kingdom Come!
Given by Rev. Matt Franks Senior Pastor At Castle Rock FUMC
Service of Holy Communion
Words will be on The Screen
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
The Gospel Reading Matthew 21:1-11
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 278
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
Call To Worship
One: Hosanna! People of faith, shout it with me!
All : Hosanna!
One: We shout with glad voices, knowing it means “Save us!”
All: Hear us as we cry out, “Save us” to the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
One: We plead for God to save us from the pain of violence that is around us.
All: We ask God to save us as we seek to hide from all we fear.
One: Hosanna! We give thanks and extol God’s holy name.
All For the Lord is good, God’s steadfast love endures forever!
+Hymn UMH 269
Lord, Throughout These Forty Days
We Pray Together
Congregational Prayer Rev. Sarah Steidtmann
All: Dear God, Thank you for sending us your Son Jesus. Thank you for what this day stands for: the beginning of Holy Week, the start of the journey towards the power of the cross, the victory of the Resurrection, and the rich truth that Jesus truly is our King of Kings.
We give you praise and honor, for your ways are righteous and true. We give you worship, for you are holy and just. We will declare that your love stands firm forever, for you are with us in every breath and every step we take during this journey through Holy Week.
The Pastoral Prayer Rev. Sarah Steidtmann
The Lord’s Prayer found in the UMH 895
Hymn UMH 273
Jesus Hands Were Kind Hands
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.
Gloria Patri: Glory Be To The Father UMH 71
Chancel Choir Anthem
Just A Closer Walk With Thee
We Hear The Word Proclaimed
Scripture Reading Matthew 21:1-11
Scripture Reading Response
Liturgist: The Scriptures of Faith for the people of faith.
All Thanks be to God, Amen.
Sermon Title: Thy Kingdom Come!
Given by Rev. Matt Franks Senior Pastor At Castle Rock FUMC
Hymn of Response UMH 261
Lord of The Dance vs. 1-2
Service of Holy Communion
Words will be on The Screen
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.
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.
Easter Egg Candy: We have set a box out by the welcome desk. Community Kids will be having an Easter Egg Hunt immediately following the 9:00 Easter Service. They would love donations of plastic-filled Easter Eggs by April 6th.
Maundy Thursday, April 6th at 6 p.m.: You are invited to “The Living Last Supper” The program will start at 6:00 PM with a potluck dinner of salads and desserts to follow. We will have a sign-up at the welcome center if you plan to attend. We also need volunteers to assist with “hand washing” before the program. Please consider joining us!
Good Friday, April 7th at 6 p.m. Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday
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.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study: meets from 9:30 -11 am on Tuesdays. On March 28 we will begin a 7-week study of 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.
Little Library Reminder: browse and borrow freely or trade in one at a time. Please do not bring boxes of books.
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.
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.
Event Reminders
· April 2nd: Palm Sunday services at 9 and 10:45
· April 2nd 2023-2024 Stewardship Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast In between Service
· April 6: Maundy Thursday service at 6 pm, pot luck dinner before
· April 7: Good Friday service at 6 pm
· April 9: Easter Sunday, 3 services. 6:30 am (Parking Lot), 9 am, 11:00 am; Egg Hunt following the 9 am
· April 9: Backpack Ministry donations are due
· April 13: Leah Circle, Women United in Faith, lunch & program 11:45 Fellowship Hall
· April 19: Knot Again 6-8:30 pm Fellowship Hall
· April 20: Men’s luncheon at Pegasus, 11:30 am
· 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: Matthew 21
Tuesday: Matthew 22
Wednesday: Matthew 23
Thursday: Matthew 26
Friday: Matthew 27
Quote of the Week
May His abundant love bring you many blessings and your world be lit with love and happiness. Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Palm Sunday.
Weekly Prayer The Lord’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer written by Thomas Cranmer.
Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the Power and the Glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
Weekly Practice
Before you get out of bed in the morning or before you fall asleep at night, look back over the preceding twenty-four hours. Then think about this: How did you build up the kingdom of God today?
Please keep the following people in your prayers:
The family of Ruth Tripett
Jan and Bud Richter
Betty Grant
Sarah McAneny
Guy Groves
Maria Molieri (sister of Vince Molieri)
Joe Crenshaw
Garrett Humphrey (Pat Wood’s Grandson)
Elizabeth Johnson
The Family of Tracy Beaman Services will be April 22nd at 11 a.m.
How to connect with worship online
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For Youtube Use
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