4/4/25 CRFUMC Email Blast
- Matt Franks
- 8 hours ago
- 5 min read
Join us this Sunday Morning
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10:45 a.m. for Traditional Style
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Upcoming Events
April 6: Backpack Dedication
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 (services at 6:30am, 9am, 10:45am)
April 27: One service 9 am (commissioning our Stephen Ministers)
May 4: Castle Rock Orchestra Concert, 3 pm; “The Bach Experience!”
May 11: Mother’s Day, Help and Hope Collection (emphasis on diapers, baby formula, and food)
May 18: Graduate Sunday, honoring children and grandchildren graduating from high school, college, trade school
May 25: Summer Worship Times begin (8:30am/Outdoor Chapel; 10am/Modern)
May 25: One service outdoors, brunch following
May 31-June 7: Youth Mission Trip to Cookson, OK
June 11-14: UMC Mountain Sky Annual Conference, St. Andrews UMC, Highlands Ranch
June 29: One service 10 am’ John Redmon to Lead Music
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
Little Blessings Easter Egg Hunt: It’s that time of year again! Donations of un-stuffed plastic eggs and wrapped Easter candy is always greatly appreciated. There is a basket at the welcome center where you may to drop your donation by April 13.
Mother’s Day, Help and Hope Collection: Our next collection date for Help and Hope is May 11. Since it is MOther’s Day, donations of diapers *especially toddler-sized), baby formula, and food are greatly appreciated along with any nonperishables you would like to donate.
Church Cookbook Photos: We are coming down the home stretch of pulling together the wonderful recipes people have contributed to share with others. If you submitted a recipe, please submit a photo of yourself so that we can add it to the cookbook. Send them to Kari Sorah (kasorah@yahoo.com) by April 13.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study Join us at 9:30 am in the church library for a close reading of four versions of Holy Week. This study will explore different perspectives and audiences of each Gospel, focusing on Christ's final days, Crucifixion, and Resurrection, promising to be both humbling and inspiring. All are welcome to join us.
The Disciples Table Update: After Easter we will continue to meet. The response to the table was so great that we will press on through April & May. Meeting Time and Day: 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. We gather 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. If you want to help with the meals please let Pastor Matt know.
Knot Again Team: completed 3 blankets on March 20, totaling 8 for 2025. Join this mission project for fellowship and fun by tying knots on April 17 at 6 p.m.
Outdoor Service Assistance: If you can help with set-up and take-down of materials used during our outdoor service this summer, please sign-up at the welcome center or let Pastor Matt know. A training session will be held for those interested in helping.
Keeping the Pews Neat and Welcoming: Your help is needed in keeping the sanctuary tidier. If you notice bulletins or personal items left behind after the service you attend, please take them to one of the following places: recycling bin in the office (bulletins), trash cans (tissues and coffee cups), office counter (personal items). Thank you!
Commitment Sunday, April 13th As we each prayerfully contemplate our commitment to the church budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025, we encourage you to return the pink pledge cards by April 13th in worship. Should you have misplaced yours, additional cards are available from the ushers. Your contributions empower our church to serve as a beacon of love and light both within our community and beyond, ensuring its vibrancy and its mission to embody God’s love. We sincerely appreciate your generosity.
Putting Our Faith Into Practice
Daily Scripture Readings from: https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu
Monday: Isaiah 43:16-21
Tuesday: Psalm 126
Wednesday: Philippians 3:4b-14
Thursday: John 12:1-8
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. You can also download it here:
Quote for the Week
“Though our feelings come and go, God's love for us does not.” ~ C.S. Lewis
Weekly Prayer Oh God, teach me to dance in the rain, finding joy not because the storm has passed, but because You are with me amid the downpour. In the landscape of Your creation, You have woven threads of joy and love, crafting a masterpiece that reflects Your goodness. Today, I seek the joy found only in the embrace of Your endless love. Like a river flows into the sea, let Your love pour into my heart, filling every crevice with joy unspeakable. 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
Those impacted by the 7.2 earthquake in Thailand
Leona and Garrett Mathes, sister and brother-in-law to Chuck Bailey
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 Kinda
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
Donna Murray
Jeri Groves
Nicki and Randy Smith, family of Kay and Pat Jones
Maryalice McHugh
Family of Donna Spencer
Family of Jan Burroughs
Family of Gene Mendez, ex-husband of Rose Andrade
Family of Tom Johnson
Celebration of Life Service for Tom Johnson will be May 10th at 11 a.m. here at the Church
This Focus Friday Pastor Matt encourages us to Focus on the word witness. Join us Sunday Morning at 9 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. for worship.
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