CRFUMC Worship Experiences for 4.30.23
Liturgical Week: 3rd Sunday of Easter
Liturgical Color: White
Special Musical Guest (Both Services): John Redmon
9 a.m. Modern Worship
Welcome to the Modern Worship Service
Thank you for joining us in worship today.
If you are new to us, please fill out a Thank You for Joining Us! Card. If you have a prayer request you can fill out the prayer request card and turn them in when the plates are passed during the offering. These cards can be found in the pews.
You can let us know you are joining us in worship by going to this site on your smartphone:
https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc or by scanning the QR code on the front of the bulletin. You can also register in person at the back of the Sanctuary.
During the offering time you can give online with the QR code or with the link https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc You can also drop an offering in the offering plates as they come by.
Are you interested in becoming a part of the Castle Rock FUMC family? Please speak to Pastors to find out when you would like to join our Church Family
Thank you for joining us in worship today.
If you are new to us, please fill out a Thank You for Joining Us! Card. If you have a prayer request you can fill out the prayer request card and turn them in when the plates are passed during the offering. These cards can be found in the pews.
You can let us know you are joining us in worship by going to this site on your smart phone:
https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc or by scanning the QR code on the front of the bulletin. You can also register in person at the back of the Sanctuary.
During the offering time you can give online with the QR code or with the link https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc You can also drop an offering in the offering plates as they come by.
Opening Music
Today we welcome Special Guest Musician John Redmon
Music Congregation to Sing
Welcome and Greeting
Music Congregation to Sing
Opportunities for Linking into Our Church
Offering
You can give online with the QR code or with the link https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc
Offering Music
Time of Prayer Led by Rev. Sarah Steidtmann
Music
We Hear The Word Proclaimed
Scripture Reading
Proverbs 13:10
Scripture Reading Response
Liturgist: The Scriptures of Faith for the people of faith.
All Thanks be to God, Amen.
Sermon Title: Save All You Can.
Given by Rev. Matt Franks Senior Pastor At Castle Rock FUMC
Closing Words
During this time, we invite you to stand as you are able and hold hands with your neighbor as you feel comfortable.
Closing Music
Are you interested in becoming a part of the Castle Rock FUMC family?
Please speak to Pastors to find out when you would like to join our Church Family.
10:45 Traditional Worship at Castle Rock FUMC
+= stand if you are able
Prelude
Today we welcome Special Guest Musician John Redmon
Welcome & Greeting
Thank you for joining us in worship today.
If you are new to us, please fill out a Thank You for Joining Us! Card. If you have a prayer request you can fill out the prayer request card and turn them in when the plates are passed during the offering. These cards can be found in the pews.
You can let us know you are joining us in worship by going to this site on your smart phone:
https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc or by scanning the QR code on the front of the bulletin. You can also register in person at the back of the Sanctuary.
During the offering time you can give online with the QR code or with the link https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc You can also drop an offering in the offering plates as they come by.
Opening Hymn
Leaning On The Everlasting Arms
Call To Worship
Leader: Hear Jesus's great truth: I am the gate for the sheep!
All: We recognize this voice. We've heard these words before.
Leader: Come in! You belong here! You are safe and cared for here!
All: We recognize the voice of our shepherd.
Leader: Follow and find green pastures and still waters!
All: We hear his voice.
Leader: I come to give life and give it abundantly.
All: Come one, come all!
The Gospel Reading John 10:1-10
Music By John Redmon
We Pray Together
Congregational Prayer Rev. Sarah Steidtmann
All: Risen Savior, Reliable Shepherd, we hear your voice calling us to follow. We remember our ancient brothers and sisters who gathered in prayer and praise. Today, we too gather in prayer and praise. Enliven us with your resurrection power-a power that frees us from despair. Enliven us with your abundant life. May your living power flow through us in all we are and do! Amen.
The Pastoral Prayer Rev. Sarah Steidtmann
The Lord’s Prayer found in the UMH 895
Opportunities for Connection and Service
To help stay connected to the Church you can find all of our social media presence here: https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc
Sharing of Our Tithes and Offerings
You can give online with the QR code or with the link https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc
You can also drop an offering in the offering plates as they come by.
Offering Music by John Redmon
We Hear The Word Proclaimed
Scripture Reading
Proverbs 13:10
Scripture Reading Response
Liturgist: The Scriptures of Faith for the people of faith.
All Thanks be to God, Amen.
Sermon Title: Save All We Can
Given by Rev. Matt Franks Senior Pastor at Castle Rock FUMC
Hymn of Response
There Shall Be Showers Of Blessing
Benediction
Postlude
Are you interested in becoming a part of the Castle Rock FUMC family?
Please speak to Pastors to find out when you would like to join our Church Family.
The Sunday Link for the Week of April 30th 2023
2023-2024 Stewardship Campaign: John Wesley the founder of the Methodist movement, gave a remarkable sermon called “The Use of Money.” In it, he said that the important thing isn’t money itself but how we use it. Wesley’s surprising advice still rings true today: earn all you can, save all you can, give all you can. Our 2023-2024 emphasis will be center around John Wesley’s use of Money looking at the book: Earn. Save. Give.: Wesley’s Simple Rules for Money, developed by popular author and pastor James A. Harnish. Today you will be given stewardship campaign cards. Please begin praying on how much you are willing to commit to 2023-2024 fiscal year. On April 2nd we will offer a Breakfast. and on May 7th we will have our Commitment Sunday.
The Castle Rock Orchestra will present its spring concert on Sunday, May 7, 3 pm, in the church sanctuary. The theme for this concert is Broadway musicals and will include music from Les Miserables, Chicago, West Side Story, and many other Broadway favorites.
Help and Hope May Food Drive: Missions Team is holding another food drive with all donations going to the Help & Hope food pantry. The need is great, especially for foods like peanut butter, beans, canned fruit and vegetables and baby items such as formula and diapers. Remember to add an extra item or two to your grocery cart the next time you go to the store. Items can be brought to the church at anytime, but all need to be there by Sunday, May 14th (Mother’s Day). Thank you.
Seniors Graduating Sunday, May 21: We are honoring our high school and college graduates. If you have a son or daughter, grandson or granddaughter graduating this spring, please let the office know so they can be added to our day of recognition. Please email or drop your graduate’s photo off at the office before May 11.
Church grounds spring clean-up is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23 at 6 pm.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study meets from 9:30 -11 am on Tuesdays and is currently studying Adam Hamilton’s 24 Hours that Changed the World. This group is open to anyone who wishes to study Scripture, people, and events of the Bible up close. New members and drop-ins are welcome.
NEW! Monday evening contemporary issues group begins a news study in May: The Way of the Heart by Henry M Nouwen. Zoom Sessions begin on Monday, May 1 (in person) and on Friday, May 5 (Zoom) and end on May 22 and 26. Time for both session is 6:30 - 8:30 pm.
The Bell Choir is happening! Chancel Choir Director Nancy Docksey is adding names to those interested in being a part of this music ministry. If you haven’t yet signed up, contact her in person at the 10:45 service welcome time or by phone or text (303-877-9085). A meeting time will be determined by those interested in forming a new bell choir.
Little Library Reminder: browse and borrow freely or trade in one at a time. Please do not bring boxes of books.
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. Feel free to swing by and grab a drink of choice and talk to me you will not be bothering me if I have my laptop up and typing away. If you want to meet me there to chat, just give me a heads-up to make sure I am going to be in the coffee shop.
Coffee Chat Tuesdays at the Phillip Miller Library in Castle Rock offer coffee, conversation, and games every Tuesday from 8 - 11 am in the Sue Meacham Reading Room for seniors and adults looking for socialization.
Youth News
DC JV Soccer Game @Douglas County High School Stadium
Friday, April 28th - 5pm - 6:30pm
Meet us in the bleachers to cheer on the team. Bring layers (might get cold) and a picnic dinner. We'll provide dessert to share!
Volunteer Opportunity @First United Methodist Church Saturday April 29th - 12pm - 4pm
Any available youth are asked to help serve in the fellowship hall from noon-4. Will count towards your volunteer hours and we'll be getting donations towards this summer's mission trip!
Youth Meet Up @First United Methodist Church Sunday May 7th - 8:30am - 10:30am
Our usual mix of activities and discussion!
All Families Game Night @First United Methodist Church Thursday May 18th - 6pm - 8pm This will be a game night open to EVERYONE in the fellowship hall! Please bring food (AND YOUR FAVORITE GAMES) to share!
Senior Sunday @First United Methodist Church Sunday May 21st
Our annual time to honor our graduating Seniors (High School AND College). If you have a student that you want to be part of this Sunday, please let me or Theresa Kepple know!
Event Reminders
• May 7: Commitment Sunday; Wirewood Station, guest musicians
• May 7: Castle Rock Orchestra (Broadway Music) Concert, 3 pm, church sanctuary
• May 11: Leah and Love Circles of UWF potluck luncheon and program; Fellowship Hall, 11:45 am
• May 14: Mother’s Day; Jon Sousa, guest musician
• May 17: Knot Again 6-8:30 pm
• May 18: Men’s luncheon, Pegasus, 11:30
• May 21: Honoring our high school and college graduates
• May 23: Church grounds spring clean-up, 6 pm.
Please contact the church office for links to these Zooms:
Stephen Ministry Supervision meets the second and fourth Thursdays at 6:30 pm
Rev. Sarah’s Contemporary Discussion Group, Zoom Sessions: Fridays at 6:30
Coffee Time with Rev. Sarah, Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
For Prayer Requests go to: https://www.fumccr.org/prayer-request
The April newsletter is up on the website at https://www.fumccr.org/newsletter
Putting our Faith Into Practice:
Daily Scripture Readings
Monday: Acts 7:55-60
Tuesday: Psalm 31:1-5,15-16
Wednesday: 1 Peter 2:2-10
Thursday: John 14:1-14
Friday: Proverbs 13:11
Quote of the Week
“It may come as a surprise to some folks to discover that most of what the Bible teaches about money is not for the sake of supporting the church; it’s for the sake of saving our souls.”
~Harnish, James A.. Earn. Save. Give. . Abingdon Press. Kindle Edition.
Weekly Prayer
Loving God, you call us to use prudence and patience in managing our money. Help us to become more faithful stewards of all the gifts you give—of life, of love, of joy—so that those who follow us will know your love through us. We are your church, your witness in and for the world, and so we pray in the name of Jesus the Christ. Amen.
Harnish, James A.. Earn. Save. Give. Leader Guide . Abingdon Press. Kindle Edition.
We Lift Up The Following People:
The Family of Tracy Beaman
Family of Elizabeth Johnson
The family of Guy Groves
The family of Betty Watson
The family of Betty Gelroth
The family of Earl Erickson
Sarah McAneny
Jan and Bud Richter
Betty Grant
Maria Molieri (sister of Vince Molieri)
Joe Crenshaw
Garrett Humphrey (Pat Wood’s grandson)
Pat Branson
Keith Bramer
Joanne Fields Dailey
Laura Dailey
A Celebration of Life for Earl Erickson
Friday May 5th at 5 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
A Celebration of Life for Guy Groves
Saturday, May 6, at 11 am in the Sanctuary.
A Celebration of Life for Betty Gelroth
Saturday May 13th at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
How to connect with worship online
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