Starting in July, please note that we will begin sending out the weekly email on Fridays. This email will include information about the Worship for Sunday and events at CRFUMC. However, the submission deadline will be Wednesday at 5 p.m. to ensure that the Link can be printed on Thursday.
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Join us this Sunday Morning
8:30 a.m. Outdoor Chapel
10:00 a.m. Modern Service in the Sanctuary
All of our Services are live-streamed go to (www.linktr.ee/castlerockfumc )
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Liturgical Sunday: 9th Sunday After Pentecost
Liturgical Color: Red
Today’s Scripture Reading: James 1:20-25
Don't forget that your name tags are appreciated.
Putting Our Faith Into Practice
Daily Scripture Readings (Lectionary)
Monday: Psalm 24
Tuesday: Amos 7:7-15
Wednesday: Ephesians 1:3-14
Thursday: Mark 6:14-29
Quote & Prayer of the Week
Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dear Lord, may Your peace extinguish the flames of violence and hatred in our world. Grant us the strength to sow seeds of love and understanding in place of anger and division. Guide us in creating a community where all are valued and respected. Bring an end to senseless harm and lead us towards harmony. In Your merciful name we pray. Amen.
In Our Prayers: 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 suffering from the heat across our country
Jan and Bud Richter
Leona and Garrett Mathes, sister and brother-in-law to Chuck Bailey
Tom Johnson
Velva Baines
Maxine Ferguson
Connie Williams, mother of Chris Sorah mother in-law of Kari Sorah
Connie Berry, cousin of Denny Pottenger
Bess Christianson, mother of Chip Christianson
Anne Shuman
Barbra McMinn aunt of Cheryl Smith
Griffn Hammel Great Grandson of Sarah McAneny
Dave Spencer
Blakeley Huffine granddaughter of Sue Hurst
Monty Franks Pastor Matt's father
Family of Jonnie Cole, father of Johnathan Cole Morrison and Brad
Family of Sid Jordan, brother-in-law to Julie Bailey
Walt Nichols
Important Dates
Summer Worship Times Begin: 8:30 a.m. Outdoor Chapel, 10 a.m. Modern Service
July 11: Leah Circle of UWF, picnic in the park on Plum Creek, 11:30 am
July 17: Knot Again, 6 pm
July 18: Men’s lunch at Pegasus; 11:30 am
July 25: Imani Milele Children’s Choir, 6:30 pm
July 27th Rodeo Parade (Handindg out water bottles)
August 8: Leah Circle luncheon at Dukes in Castle Pines 11:30 am
August 25, 2024: Sesquicentennial Special Worship Service celebrating FUMC 150th Year in Castle Rock
September 22: Paul's Mystery Ship walk 1:30 p.m
Upcoming Celebrations of Life
July 17: Betty Grant 11 am in the Sanctuary The Family Invites you to wear a Hawaiian shirt.
Keep up with the 150th events here: https://www.fumccr.org/150thcelebration
The Imani Milele Choir will perform here: July 25th at 6:30 p.m.
NOTE: We are looking for 10 host families to house 2 children and one adult the nights of July 25 and 26. Please contact Theresa Kepple if you are able to host.
This choir is a remarkable musical ensemble from Uganda. The name "Imani Milele" translates to "Everlasting Faith" in Swahili, reflecting the choir's mission to bring hope, love, and faith to the lives of Uganda's orphaned and vulnerable children. Founded as a Christian organization, Imani Milele Children is dedicated to rescuing, educating, developing, and improving the lives of these children. The choir's repertoire includes praise, worship, dance, and well-crafted drum routines, providing audiences with an immersive experience.
Beyond the stage, the choir places a strong emphasis on education, ensuring that the children receive a well-rounded development. Overall, the Imani Milele Choir stands as a beacon of hope, using the power of music, education, and cultural exchange to spread the love of Christ, uplift the lives of Uganda's children, and inspire audiences worldwide.
Ice Cream Social Thank You from Lisa Andres and Rosie Andrade:
Congratulations to the Ice Cream Social contest winners!
Bonnie Thompson for her homemade strawberry ice cream!
Pat Burcham for her dress ( made by her mother) and her hat!
A great big thank you to all who worked on set up on Saturday, to Pat Burcham and Diana Bramer for the lovely daisy arrangements (from Pat’s yard), to Kari Sorah for the interactive display of the Knot Again mission project, to Linda Pottenger for the star painting project, and to the hot dog grilled and servers, Ben Caramalla, Chuck Bailey, and Larry Pratt. Thanks to the entire Sesquicentennial Committee for all their hard work! Thank you to the ice cream makers and servers. Thank you to all who attended and helped on clean up. You all contributed to the success of this event.
Sesquicentennial Star Painting Project: Opportunities to participate in painting stars for the season of Advent and for the November Star Lighting Event in downtown Castle Rock will continue throughout the next few months. We hope to have 500+ stars featuring our church logo on one side and a bright color on the other. These stars will serve as a commemorative token of our Sesquicentennial Year.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study: will not meet in July, but will resume their study of Romans (picking up chapter 13) on August 6. New folks or drop-ins are always welcome.
New Sessions for Contemporary Issues
The next book: Grace in the Gray by Mike Donehey
The book helps us see the grace and good that’s often hidden by our own limited perspectives and assumptions. It all begins by learning to listen and lead with the most transformative substance the universe has ever known — God’s love.
In-Person Sessions, Mondays July 29, 2024 to August 26, 2024; 6:30PM to 8:30
Zoom Sessions, Fridays August 2, 2024 to August 30, 2024; 6:30PM to 8:30PM
Sesquicentennial Teeshirt Orders: Thanks to all who have purchased a teeshirt and wear it to promote our celebration in the community. If you missed ordering a Sesquicentennial teeshirt, please contact Joyce Morales-Caramello. We’d like to place one more order but need 8 more to order the next ten.
United Women in Faith/ Leah Circle: If you would like to be added to the Leah Circle Roster and receive information about our lunches, our programs, our activities, please contact MaryAlice McHugh (maryalice3150@yahoo.com) or Julie Bailey (juliesings@gmail.com) We are updating our directory this summer.
Our Summer Pop-Up Choir is off to a great start. If you’d like to sing with us this summer at the 8:30 service, just “pop in” at 8 am to warm up and mic test in the Outdoor Chapel, or just “pop up” and join us in the hymn of the day. The hymns chosen for the summer season are familiar tunes we’ve sung for years. If you are a musician/musician who would like to share your talents with a solo or duet, contact Rev. Matt or Nancy Docksey to be placed on the schedule.
Kitchen Clean Up:
Please make sure if use the kitchen you clean the kitchen. We. have had a few issues lately where things have not been left as clean as they should be.
Quilts and Old Photos:
Do you have old family photos or an heirloom quilt you’d like to have on display as we celebrate our Sesquicentennial in August? The kiosk at the back of the church already contains photos from previous historical celebrations, but we’ll be adding more as we move through the summer months. We’ll make copies of these precious photos and return them to you. See Linda Pottenger or Julie Bailey for more details. Your ancestors may not have settled in Douglas County before or since statehood, but their lives somehow initiated your journey to our church.
Photos Needed: As we celebrate the 150th year of our church, we are looking for pictures of our congregation taking part in any of our special events and regular activities. Posed photos are nice, but candid shots of people enjoying the Help & Hope food drive, the ice cream social, any of our potluck meals, backpack ministry, Time & Talent, game night, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Anyone who takes these pictures should send them to Julie Bailey (juliesings@gmail.com) or Pastor Matt (matt.franks@fumccr.org) for inclusion in our newsletter and our sesquicentennial
Print Copies of the Church Newsletter. If you would like a print copy of the monthly newsletter reserved for you, please let Julie Bailey (juliesings@gmail.com) know so you can be added to the list. These copies will have your name on them and be available for pick-up in the church office. A few more will be available for our guests at the Welcome Center.
Paul's Mystery Ship
The Church has done a great job of supporting Paul’s Mystery Ship over the past years. Here are some events to take note of.
They are the "Charity of the Month" for June at:
COFF33 @ 209 Wilcox St, Ste. 111C
Ram3n restaurant inside Ecclesia Market
• September 22, 2024 @ 1:30 p.m. Walk starts/Ends @ 105 W. Brewing Co.For more info about Paul’s Mystery Ship go to https://www.paulsmysteryship.com/
For Prayer Requests go to:
The Current newsletter is up on the website at https://www.fumccr.org/newsletter
This week's Quotes and Scripture
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Romans 12: 1-2 (NIV)
"My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world." — Jack Layton
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