Nov 11, 2023

Worship Info for 11.12.13

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Liturgical Sunday: 24th Sunday After Pentecost Liturgical Color: Green

Sermon Title: Our House Will Serve The Lord

Scripture Reading: Joshua 24:1-3a,14-25

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Time and Talent News and Thank You!

I would like to thank the thirty-six members of our Church family that generously donated forty-five items and services for our Time and Talent Auction and the generous people who purchased the donated items/services. I would also like to thank Mike Vitek for coordinating the Auction, Josh Hay for serving as out auctioneer, Phyllis Tumey and Courtney Hay for serving as his assistant, Maryalice McHugh, Mary Beth Martin, Laryce Nitsch, Pat Burcham and Ann Vitek for recording the purchases and collecting the funds.

With the Auction purchases and donations, we raised $18,440.00 surpassing our previous records for the Time and Talent Auction. One-third of the funds will be contributed to the youth for their mission trip, one-third will be given to the Trustees for equipment, and one-third will be given to the Mission Task Force. I would also like to thank the youth and their parents for the brunch we enjoyed prior to the Auction.

From Pastor Matt: We add a huge thank-you to you, Mike, for your leadership and the success of this event.

Opportunities for Fellowship and Lunch: The Men’s Group will meet at 11:30 on November 16 at Pegasus (send Larry Pratt your reservation at lkpratt45@yahoo.com).

Helping with Our Church History: The church’s Sesquicentennial Committee is looking for help with updating the history records of our church for the anniversary celebration planned for next summer. Folks can work independently or with a partner on small segments of history. Please reach out to Laryce Nitsch if you have questions or would like to help.

The Chrismons Repair Session on October 19 resulted in over 30 ornaments being refreshed. Thanks to those who helped sort through the Chrismons and replace missing pieces. We have a few more to complete and will finish up on Thursday, November 16. If you can help, please join us at noon.

Cookie Walk Dec. 3rd:

The UMIF Cookie Walk will be on Sunday morning, December 3rd. To be sure that Fellowship Hall is filled with tables of festive and delicious cookies to purchase, UMF is looking for donations. Donating a few dozen of your favorite cookies is a wonderful way to share your tasty recipe with others while filling your own box with various cookies for your holiday gatherings. Whether purchasing, donating, or doing both, United Women of Faith appreciates your help.

Are you missing a serving dish? Please check the kitchen for any dishes you may have left following one of our recent luncheons.

Celebrate Women’s Christmas – Saturday, December 2, from 10 am – 2 pm, all women are invited to celebrate Women’s Christmas. This is a time for women to take a few hours near the beginning of the holiday season to refocus, relax, and renew. Feel free to invite a friend. Lunch will be provided. The day will be led by Julie Bailey and Rev. Brenda Lear. Sign up at the Welcome Center or by emailing Rev. Brenda at b.clear.72@gmail.com.

Plans for our church’s 150th anniversary are underway. Please save the date — August 25, 2024 — for the culminating worship service. Other activities are being planned and wil be announced in coming months. Our next meeting will be Noonday, O tower 8 at 6 pm in the church library.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study will begin an Advent Study on November 28 when Rev. Matt will lead our discussion of Matt Rawle’s Experiencing Christmas: Christ in the Sights and Sounds of Advent, which is also the source of his Advent sermons and a Zoom discussion group (time TBA). If you would like to purchase the book and/or participate in the Zoom discussion, sign up at the Welcome Center. You may also purchase the book on your own at cokesbury.com or amazon.com . Prior to the Advent study, the Tuesday morning group will devote the next few weeks to a study of Scripture provided in the Common Lectionary. Join us in November, Advent, and the New Year — Tuesday morning at 9:30 in the church library.

Reverend Sarah’s Monday night contemporary studies group

Will be discussing Advent and the Message of John the Baptist by Adam Hamilton. In Person Sessions, Mondays November 27, 2023 to December 18 2023 6:30PM to 8:30. Zoom Sessions, Fridays December 1 2023 to December 22 2023; 6:30PM to 8:30PM

Church Calendar Schedule: As we move into our new calendar year, remember that if you would like to schedule a meeting for your group at our church or have a need to reschedule a meeting, please check with Theresa Kepple to be sure the time and date are available.

Chancel Choir rehearsals have resumed on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 -7:00 pm. Please contact Nancy Docksey at 303-877-9085 if you are interested. In singing with the choir or joining the Bell Choir, which rehearses from 4 to 5:30 pm. and offers another opportunity to share in our church’s music ministry.

Knot Again cannot accept any donations at this time. We will have a blessing in worship(s) on Nov. 12th

Rev. Sarah’s Wednesday morning coffee time on Zoom begins at 9:30. Contact the church office for the link to connect.

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. If you want to make sure you catch me let me know, my schedule may vary depending on the day. You can let me know if you want to meet by going to: https://calendly.com/mattdamethodist/pastor-matt-coffee-time

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.

Church Conference is coming up on December 16th at 2 p.m. in person. Our Supervisory District Superintendent, Chris Carr, would love to meet us in person since we are new to his supervision.

In preparation for the upcoming conference, it is essential that we improve our Leadership Nominations Form to help the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development select the most suitable candidates for the available positions. This does not mean that we want to remove or replace anyone who is currently serving on a team. Our goal is to follow the guidelines set forth in the 2016 Book of Discipline and identify the right individuals for the available positions. By ensuring that our church governance is robust, we can effectively carry out the mission of the Church.

Please help us out by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/mcncnBYuAwLJUT7Q8

Event Reminders:

November 9: Leah Circle lunch provided Fellowship Hall 11:45am November 12: Giving Tree gift tags available November 13: Steering Committee for the church 150th Celebration, 6 pm, library. November 16: Final Chrismons repair gathering, noon, Fellowship Hall November 16: Men’s lunch at Pegasus November 26: Hanging of the Greens, throughout the morning December 2: Women’s Christmas, 10am-2pm Fellowship Hall. December 3: Cookie Walk, 9am-12noon December 5: Community Kids Christmas Show, 6:30 pm December 10: Colorado Brass ensemble at 9:00 a.m worship December 14: Little Blessings Christmas Show at 10:00 a.m and 6:00 p.m. December 16th is the Colorado Brass Concert, 7:30 p,m December 17: Castle Rock Orchestra Concert. 3 pm December 20: Blue Christmas Service, 6:30 pm December 21: Youth White Elephant from 6-8 pm December 24: One morning Service; Christmas Eve Services at 5,7, and 11. August 25, 2024: Special Worship Service celebrating FUMC 150th Year in Castle Rock

Zoom Sessions

• Rev. Sarah’s Contemporary Discussion Group, Zoom Sessions: Fridays at 6:30

• Coffee Time with Rev. Sarah, Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.

Putting our Faith Into Practice

Daily Scripture Readings

Monday •Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25

Tuesday • Psalm 78:1-7

Wednesday • 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Thursday • Matthew 25:1-13

Quote of the Week

I hope you remember that you always have a place to hide, away from the noise of the world, away from all that dares to wound your heart. You can always hide within the merciful heart of God. ― Jocelyn Soriano

Weekly Prayer

Teach me, Lord, how to be humble and endure the troubles that challenge my faith. May your mercy upon me win me favor on earth and beyond. Guide me in everything I do so I testify and sing of your greatness. Just like you lived among men, grant me a peaceful heart that is forgiving and loving. I pray that you be my light and guide. Amen.

Loving God we lift up to you…

The United Methodist Church

Mountain Sky Annual Conference

Our Pastors and Staff

Little Blessings Families

Conflict in the Middle East

Those impacted by the mass shooting in Maine

The family of Pam DeBord

The family of Kris Rausch (Great Aunt of Pastor Matt)

The family of Jean Zimmerman (twin sister of Judy Crenshaw)

Donna Murray

Sarah McAneny