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10:45 a.m. for the Traditional Service
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Check out the March Newsletter
You can find it at https://www.fumccr.org/newsletter
Upcoming Events
March 26: HOME Team meeting, 6:30pm
March 30: One service 10:45 am, Easter Cantata “Song of the Shadows”
April 13: Palm Sunday
April 16: Stations of The Cross from 12pm. until 6 p.m.
April 18: Good Friday Service 6:30 p.m.
April 20: Easter Sunday
April 27th One Service at 9 a.m.
Prison Ministry Backpacks: This Sunday through March 23 you can still pick up a card to help fill the backpacks for the Douglas County Sheriff Detention Center or, if you don’t have time to shop for the items, please consider making a monetary donation. All donations help with the purchase of backpacks as well what is placed inside them, including grocery gift cards and devotional materials. The supplies for the backpacks need to be returned to the church by Sunday, March 30. If you are writing a check, please write “backpack ministry” in the reminder line and drop it in the Sunday morning offering or leave it at the office. Your gifts and donations are greatly appreciated.
Little Library The Little Library has been refreshed with a few new books that will bring reading pleasure to you in the upcoming spring and summer months. Take a minute to browse and/or bring in a title you’ve enjoyed reading. You may borrow a book for keeps or trade in a book in exchange for another. If you have bundles of books to give away, we encourage you to drop them at Help and Hope at 1638 Park Street in Castle Rock, Monday-Friday between 9am and 12pm or Saturdays from 9am - 2pm.
Refreshing the Church Library: Our church library has a number of books and atlases related to Biblical history and theology as well scrapbooks and archives of our own church history. Most are worth keeping and making available to any church member. We are looking for a few people (and someone to serve as chairperson) to sort through, reorganize the shelves, purge superfluous items, and prepare a one-page overview of the library’s contents. If you are interested in being a part of this project, please sign up at the welcome desk.
“Song of the Shadows” Cantata: On March 30 at 10:45am you are invited to walk with Jesus as He enters Jerusalem to loud Hosannas, prays in the Garden of Gethsemane, breaks bread with His disciples, stands before Pilate and the Hebrew leaders, bears the cross to Cavalry, and suffers and dies for our sins. A musical blending of voices, piano, flute, and drum intertwined with Scripture, narrative and prayer bring the story of Holy Week to life. Join us in person or on line, and consider share the YouTube link with your family and friends near and far. There is only one service that day, but it will be a powerful one.
April 16th Stations of the Cross in the Sanctuary from 12 p.m.-7 p.m.
A self-guided meditation beginning at Noon in the Sanctuary
April 18th Good Friday Service 6:30 p.m.
This worship service invites you to reflect on the events that led up to Jesus' death.
April 20th Easter Sunday
6 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service: Join us for an uplifting Easter Sunrise Service in the Narthex! Enjoy a light breakfast and brunch-style worship as we gather to watch the sun gently rise over the ridge.
9 a.m. Modern Service
10:45 a.m. Traditional Service
Contemporary Studies Groups Sign up at the Welcome Desk
Meets: Friday zoom session March 7, 2025 to April 11 2025 6:30 to 8:pm
Monday in person March 10, 2025 to April 14, 2025 6:30 to 8:pm
Tuesday Morning Bible Study In the remaining weeks of Lent, Tuesday Morning Bible Study has adopted the following schedule: on March 25: we will read and discuss the Lectionary Scriptures on the Annunciation; Isaiah 7:10-14; Hebrews 10:4-10; Psalm 40: 5-10; Luke 1: 25-38. From then on, we’ll explore each Gospel’s version of Holy Week Events.
The Disciple’s Table: Meeting Time and Day: 6:00 p.m. on Sundays during Lent. Sign Up Sheet at the Welcome Desk in the Church. A sacred gathering where all generations come together to share in fellowship, grow in faith, and walk the path of discipleship. Rooted in the Lenten journey, we explore how our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness shape our commitment to Christ. Around the table, we learn from one another, encourage each other, and seek to follow Jesus more fully in our daily lives. All are welcome as we journey together on The Disciple’s Path.
HOME Team
Hospitality, Outreach, Missions and Evangelism/Everything else will meet on March 26th at 6:30 pm to upcoming projects and plan for Holy Week.
Daily Scripture Readings from: https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu
Monday: Isaiah 55:1-9
Tuesday: Psalm 63:1-8
Wednesday: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Thursday: Luke 13:1-9
Prayer Journal: We also have a Lenten Prayer Journal you can download here we do have some copies under the tv in the Narthex. These will have readings that work within the sermon theme. Download the PRayer Journal here:
Quote for the Week
"Well-being is not found in isolation, possessions, or power itself; it usually appears while serving others." - Manuel Arango
Weekly Prayer Lord, grant me the strength and wisdom to serve others with a loving heart, seeing their needs and offering help with compassion and humility, for the betterment of all. Thank you so much Lord for your love and care over us. Let all God’s children say, Amen
Loving God we lift up to you
The United Methodist Church
Mountain Sky Annual Conference
Bishop Kristen Stoneking,
Our Pastors and Staff
Little Blessings Families
Leona and Garrett Mathes, sister and brother-in-law to Chuck Bailey
Tom Johnson
Maxine Ferguson
Connie Berry, cousin of Denny Pottenger
Anne Shuman
Bill Hurst father of Callie Hurst
Nick Roy, brother of Cheryl Smith
Teresa Kindt daughter of Ken and Gayle Kindt
Phoebe Brady, friend of Pat and Kay Jones
Juanita Trujillo, friend of Rose Andrade
Sheldon Lewis, brother of Rose Andrade
Daniel Greene, father of Gabby
Thelma Murray, relative of Donna Murray
Nicki and Randy Smith, family of Kay and Pat Jones
Rev Brenda Lear
Family of Bill McDonald
Family of Naomi Ely, cousin of Karen Oliver
Family of Donna Spencer
Family of Jan Burroughs
Family of Gene Mendez, ex-husband of Rose Andrade
This Focus Friday Pastor Matt encourages us to Focus on times that we have served in the church and in the community. Join us Sunday in-person or online at 9 a.m. for the Modern Service and 10:45 a.m. for the traditional service here at Castle Rock First United Methodist Church.
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