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Important Dates
September 14: Open House Quilt Viewing, 3-5 pm, sanctuary and narthex
September 19: Men’s Lunch at Pegasus, 11:30
September 20: Party for Jill Cheek at Jeri Groves’ house
September 22: Blessing of the Gardens, 10 am
September 22: Paul's Mystery Ship walk 1:30 p.m
September 26: Fall Color Tour over Guanella Pass, 9 am departure
October 6: Election Q & A, Fellowship Hall, between services.
October 13: Bishop’s Installation Service, 2 pm, First UMC, Colorado Springs
October 17: Pledge forms for Time & Talent due
October 20: Time & Talent Auction
October 27: The Closing, Kairos ceremony, Buena Vista CO
October 27: Castle Rock Orchestra Concert, 3 pm Sanctuary
November 23: Castle Rock Star Lighting 2-6 pm
November 30: Women’s Christmas: “Wise Women Curious about Joy”
A Note from Theresa
As the 13th year was approaching for the Sock Program I began reflecting on the many years of support from the school, the families, and the church. I spent several weeks discerning what would be best for the program and with that discernment, the decision was made to not continue the Sock program. It has taken a lot of emotional energy to let go of something that has meant so much to me and our community. I cried a lot with sadness for the children who brought so much joy into our church over the 12 years. I will be ever grateful to those who supported the program throughout the years and to the ever-dedicated youth giving their love, support, and acceptance to the children and families of the Sock program.
Bishops Installation service
October 13th - 2 pm at First UMC, Colorado Springs, CO
Pastor Matt will drive the CHurch bus down for those who want to attend.
Keep up with the 150th events here: https://www.fumccr.org/150thcelebration
Sesquicentennial Cookbook:
With so many delicious dishes on the menu for the potluck, Kari Sarah has volunteered to prepare a Sesquicentennial Cookbook for our church this fall. If you have recipes to share — even if it wasn’t on the buffet last Sunday — please submit them to Karl by email at kasorah@yahoo.com or drop them off at the church office. You may take a photo of the recipe and send it by email as well. Photos of the completed dish and the person submitting it are also encouraged. The deadline for submission will be given later.
Time and Talent
The Time and Talent Auction and Luncheon will be held in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, October 20th, after our 10:45 a.m. worship service. You will enjoy delicious lunch, prepared by our Youth, and have an opportunity to purchase and enjoy items graciously donated by our Church family.
This is our Church’s annual fundraiser for:
1) our youth’s mission trip;
2) Trustees to purchase equipment for the Church;
3) the Mission Team to assist local mission(s). Our goal this year is to raise at least $10,000.
This is an opportunity to share your time and/or special talent. Items/services that have been donated in the past include hosting a lunch, dinner, or event for several people at your home; preparing your homemade jelly, cakes, and breads; purchasing a round of golf or restaurant gift certificates; lunch or dinner at your home for a group; donating time to garden, paint or other home repairs; sharing your artistic or craft products; or providing a week at your timeshare.
Begin thinking now of how you or your group can contribute to this special event.
Blue pledge forms are available at the Welcome Desk. The pledge forms need to be returned by Thursday, October 17th. They can be placed on the offering plate or returned to the Church office.
Fall Color Tour! On September 26th, we will take the church bus for a beautiful week-day trip to view the aspens in all their golden glory. The church bus will leave at 9 am and travel to Georgetown, then cross over Guanella Pass to Grant. There will be a lunch stop at the Smiling Pig in Bailey. Cost is $10 to cover the cost of gas. Sign up at the Welcome Center. (Thank you, Lisa Andrews, for being our Point Person for this outing.)
Be a Point Person! Following the fun evening of fellowship at the Flying W, complete with a hearty chuckwagon barbecue dinner and cowboy music, folks are already looking forward to more social events as fall approaches and Advent season appears on the horizon. What would you like to do as a group? Where would you like to go in a group as few as 5-6 or as large as 20 or more? Please share your ideas with Pastor Matt and let’s get that outing on the calendar.
Friends gather to say goodbye. On September 20 Jeri Groves will host a party in her home to honor Jill Cheek who will be moving to Minnesota. You may RSVP to Jeri at 720-234-9507. Refreshments will be provided. The party starts at 5 pm at Jeri’s house in Larkspur: 7435 Cameron Drive.
Chancel Choir and Bell Choir have begun rehearsals. Every Wednesday Bells meet between 4 and 5 pm, and choir rehearses from 5:30-7 pm. Both groups encourage others to join them in a music ministry that is also a fellowship of kindred spirits. Nancy Docksey (303-877-9085) directs both choirs and can answer any questions you may have.
Little Blessings Fundraiser
Little Blessings and Holiday Wishes are counting on a huge success this year! Last year was our first year and we raised over $2000 with all of your support! This year we would like to try and double our earnings! This means we need all of you to help us out to reach our goal. Check out the Holiday Wishes Catalog on the Welcome desk and you can either go on-line to place your order or we can place it for you! Please let us know if you have any questions at littleblessingspdo@gmail.com. Orders are due by September 23rd!!!
Tuesday Morning Bible Study begins its study of the book of Joshua on Tuesday, September 3 at 9:30 am in the church library. New participants and drop-ins are always welcome. We read from various translations of our own Bibles to explore themes and ideas.
Civitan invites you.
to an informal, informational event at Centennial Park (22 N Gilbert) on Tuesday, September 17th at 5:30 pm. Beverages and snacks will be provided as the leaders of this group provide information on how our community can assist with projects involving Help & Hope, Easter Seals, Salvation Army, Castle Rock Senior Center, Wellspring, and Horsepower. See Donna Murray if you have questions and RSVP to Glenn Perkal at glenperkal@yahoo.com.
An Invitation to The Closing
Inmates are introduced to KAIROS through a four day weekend experience. Over the four days they listen to a series of talks and engage in discussion with five other participants in ‘family’ groups of six. At the end of the four days, early Sunday afternoon, we gather the families for a final time to end the weekend. The participants meet in the chapel and wait while we tell them we are waiting for the warden or somebody important. But when the doors to the chapel open, an anonymous group of Christians they have never met before arrive to welcome them into the church. With 36 participants, it is awesome if the Christians they have never met outnumber them! We introduce these guests as a group and let the participants know this is a sample of the church that prays for them, is a link on the prayer chain, and welcomes them in the Love of Christ. The participants then get up by family and individually to talk about their weekend experience
If you are able to join this anonymous group, you can register to attend by filling out a couple of forms required by the Department of Corrections. The closing will be held on Sunday, October 27th, likely around 1:30 or 2:00. On my trips to Buena Vista I generally plan on a two and a half hour drive. The drive itself is very beautiful, but it is long. I would suggest that four people travelling in the same vehicle would allow for some great conversation.
To register your carload or just learn more about the ministry, reach out to me by e-mail at john316tamborski@gmail.com
Election Conversation
Ever had a question about how Elections work in Colorado and wish you could hear directly from someone that knows the job? Stop by the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, October 6 between services to hear from Jack Twite Jr, our FUMCCR Member and Douglas County’s elections director about how elections and voter registration works in our State and get your questions answered!
Jack has administered over 12 elections and is both a nationally and the State of Colorado certified election official. Jack will share how voter registration rolls are maintained, how the county makes sure that only eligible voters get ballots and more so stop on by and bring your curiosity.
Digital Church Directory:
Need to locate someone in the church digital; directory? Go to https://members.instantchurchdirectory.com/ but must have submitted to Matt your email for you to be logged in.
Friends gather to say goodbye. On September 20 Jeri Groves will host a party in her home to honor Jill Cheek who will be moving to Minnesota. You may RSVP to Jeri at 720-234-9507. Refreshments will be provided. The party starts at 5 pm at Jeri’s house in Larkspur: 7435 Cameron Drive.
Oct. 15th John Redmon Musician
John Redmon will be leading Music in both services.
Fall Color Tour! On September 26th, we will take the church bus for a beautiful week-day trip to view the aspens in all their golden glory. The church bus will leave at 9 am and travel to Georgetown, then cross over Guanella Pass to Grant. There will be a lunch stop at the Smiling Pig in Bailey. Cost is $10 to cover the cost of gas. Sign up at the Welcome Center. (Thank you, Lisa Andrews, for being our Point Person for this outing.)
Be a Point Person! Following the fun evening of fellowship at the Flying W, complete with a hearty chuckwagon barbecue dinner and cowboy music, folks are already looking forward to more social events as fall approaches and Advent season appears on the horizon. What would you like to do as a group? Where would you like to go in a group as few as 5-6 or as large as 20 or more? Please share your ideas with Pastor Matt and let’s get that outing on the calendar.
Rev. Sarah’s Fall Contemporary Issues Study Groups
The Book: 11: Indispensable Relationships You Can't Be Without by Dr. Leonard Sweet
In Person Sessions, Mondays September 30 2024 to November 11, 2024; 6:30PM to 8:30
Zoom Sessions, Fridays October 4, 2024 to November 15, 2024; 6:30PM to 8:30PM
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The Current newsletter is up on the website at https://www.fumccr.org/newsletter
Putting Your Faith Into Practice
Putting Our Faith Into Practice
Daily Scripture Readings
Monday: James 3:1-12
Tuesday: James 3:13-18
Wednesday: James 3
Thursday: Psalm 116:1-9
Quote & Prayer of the Week
"It's your reaction to adversity, not adversity itself that determines how your life's story will develop." – Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Lord mold me into the creation you need me to be here and now. Amen.
Loving God we lift up to you…
The United Methodist Church
Mountain Sky Annual Conference
Bishop Kristen Stoneking, as we welcome her as the new Bishop of the Mountain Sky Conference
Our Pastors and Staff
Little Blessings Families
Conflict in the Middle East
Those suffering from the flooding storms and fires across our country and around the world
Jan and Bud Richter
Leona and Garrett Mathes, sister and brother-in-law to Chuck Bailey
Tom Johnson
Maxine Ferguson
Connie Williams, mother of Chris Sorah mother in-law of Kari Sorah
Connie Berry, cousin of Denny Pottenger
Sheldon Lewis brother of Rosie Andrade
Anne Shuman
Barbra McMinn aunt of Cheryl Smith
Griffn Hammel Great Grandson of Sarah McAneny Blakeley Huffine granddaughter of Sue Hurst
Sid Nichols, Friend of Amy Dannels McClure and daughter Gabby
Bill Hurst father of Callie Hurst
Evelyn Kelly, close friend of Louise Molieri
Family of Geraldine (Jerry )Hunt
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