Jul 22, 2023

CRFUMC Worship Info for 7.23.23

CRFUMC Worship Experiences for 7.23.23

Liturgical Week: 8th Sunday After Pentecost

Liturgical Color: Red

Current Sermon Series

Sermon Title: How Great Thou Art

Finding Peace in the Storms of Life

Sermon Text: Lamentations 3:22-23

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 and any prayer request 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.

8:30 a.m. Outdoor Chapel Service

Prelude Pat Hammond

Welcome & Greeting Rev. Matt Franks

Hymn : Worship and Song #3105 In Christ Alone

1. In Christ alone my hope is found He is my Light, my Strength, my Song This Cornerstone, this Solid Ground Firm through the fiercest drought and storm What heights of love, what depths of peace When fears are stilled, when strivings cease My Comforter, my All in All Here in the love of Christ I stand

4. No guilt in life, no fear in death This is the power of Christ in me From life’s first cry to final breath Jesus commands my destiny No power of hell, no scheme of man Can ever pluck me from His hand ‘Til He returns or calls me home Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.

Call To Worship Liturgist

One: Lift praises to the name of our God; bless God's name forever! All: How great is our God! One: From generation to generation we will sing your praises and speak of your goodness! All: Great is our God and worthy of praise! One: God, you are just and kind in all your doings? All: Great is our God and worthy of praise! One: God, you watch over us in love and hear the desperate cries of those who call to you! All: How great is our God! Bless God's name as we gather to worship together.

Hymn: UMH 130 God Will Take Care Of You

1. Be not dismayed whate'er betide, God will take care of you; beneath his wings of love abide,

God will take care of you. God will take care of you, through every day, o'er all the way;

He will take care of you, God will take care of you.

2. Through days of toil when heart doth fail, God will take care of you; when dangers fierce your

path assail, God will take care of you. God will take care of you, through every day, o'er all the way;

he will take care of you, God will take care of you.

3. All you may need he will provide, God will take care of you; nothing you ask will be denied,

God will take care of you. God will take care of you, through every day, o'er all the way;

He will take care of you, God will take care of you.

4. No matter what may be the test, God will take care of you; lean, weary one, upon his breast,

God will take care of you. God will take care of you, through every day, o'er all the way;

He will take care of you, God will take care of you.

Congregational Prayer Rev. Sarah Steidtmann

All: Almighty God, you have taught us that all our deeds without love are worth nothing. Send forth your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love, the very bond of peace and of all goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

The Pastoral Prayer Rev. Sarah Steidtmann

The Lord’s Prayer found in the UMH 895

All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Hymn TFWS 2195: In The Lord I’ll Be Ever Thankful

In the Lord I'll be ever thankful,

in the Lord I will rejoice!

Look to God, do not be afraid.

Lift up your voices, the Lord is near,

lift up your voices, the Lord is near.

We Share Our Gifts Together

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.

The Doxology UMH No. 94

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit,

Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Special Music: Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Gene Atkinson Soloist

We Hear The Word Proclaimed

Scripture Reading Lamentations 3:22-23

Scripture Reading Response

Pastor: The Scriptures of Faith for the people of faith. All Thanks be to God, Amen.

Sermon Title: "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"

Given by Rev. Matt Franks

Senior Pastor Castle Rock FUMC

Hymn: UMH 140: Great Is Thy Faithfulness

1. Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father;

there is no shadow of turning with thee;

thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not; as thou hast been, thou forever wilt be.

2. Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, sun, moon, and stars in their courses above

join with all nature in manifold witness to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.

3. Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;

strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

Refrain After Each Verse

Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided; great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Benediction

Go in peace to share the light and love of God.

Postlude Pat Hammond

10 a.m. Modern Worship

Opening Music

Welcome and Greeting

Our Mission is to share the light and love of God within our community and beyond. One of the ways we live into our mission is that in worship we connect to one another and to how God is speaking to us through our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. Let us connect to one another by greeting each other.

Opening Hymn Great Is Thy Faithfulness UMH 140

Opportunities for Linking into Our Church

To help stay connected to the Church you can find all of our social media presence here: https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc

Offering

You can give online with the QR code or with the link https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc

Offering Music The Band

Time of Prayer Led by Rev. Sarah Steidtmann

The Lord’s Prayer found in the UMH 895

Music Have A Little Faith In Me by John Hiatt The Band

We Hear The Word Proclaimed

Scripture Reading Lamentations 3:22-23

Scripture Reading Response

Pastor: The Scriptures of Faith for the people of faith. All Thanks be to God, Amen.

Sermon Title: "Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

Given by Rev. Matt Franks Sr. Pastor Castle Rock FUMC

Music Bridge Over Trouble Water The Band

Closing Words

We invite you to stand as you are able and hold hands with your neighbor as you feel comfortable.

Closing Music

The Sunday Link for the Week of July 23rd 2023

Church Outreach Event: On July 29th We will do an Outreach Event at Rodeo Meet at Church at 7:45 a.m. so we can coordinate handing out water bottles. What we need is cases of water to place our logo and connection info on. Bring the water this Sunday so we can put those together following worship.

Sunday Bible Study for All People meets at 11 a.m. Pastor Matt is leading a Bible Study utilizing the Curriculum Adult Bible Studies Summer 2023 which you can find it on Amazon https://a.co/d/9PfMWlB. We will gather work through the lesson and be done by noon. If you have questions, please email Pastor Matt at matt.franks@fumccr.org

CRFUMC Scholarship Grants: Applications are now available in the church office and welcome center for students returning to a college or vocational school. Application requirements are listed on the application, and the deadline for submitting is September 1, 2023

2024 marks the 150th anniversary of the Methodist Church in Castle Rock.

A steering committee to begin planning our celebration will convene in September. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please sign up at the welcome center or contact Julie Bailey at juliesings@gmail.com. We will need all kinds of talent and help from print materials, and publicity, researchers, special celebratory events,, teeshirt design, and locating former pastors.

Rev. Sarah will resume the Wednesday morning coffee time on Zoom on July 5will resume the first Wednesday in July.

Reverend Sarah’s Monday night contemporary studies group will reconvene on July 24 (in person) and July 28 (on Zoom). The book discussed will be Undistracted: Capture Your Purpose. Rediscover Your Joy by Bob Goff. The author reassures readers that they can harness today's distractions, follow Jesus' example, and find focus, purpose, and joy.

In Person Sessions, Mondays July 24, 2023 to September 18 2023 6:30PM to 8:30. Zoom Sessions, Fridays July 28 2023 to September 22 2023; 6:30PM to 8:30PM.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study is not meeting in July. Join us on August 1 when we begin our study of Rabbi Jason Sobel’s Mysteries of the Messiah: unveiling divine connections from Genesis to today. Look for more details in the July newsletter. This group welcomes anyone who wishes to study Scripture, people, and events of the Bible up close.

Church Grounds Mowing: With the summer months upon us we need people to assist with mowing the Church grounds. If you are interested, we will have a signup sheet located at the welcome desk.

The Little Library has been refreshed and invites you to “escape into reading” this summer with beach reads, mysteries, and some new fiction titles. If you’ve recently read something enjoyable and would like to pass it along, please consider adding it to the shelf. (Reminder: please do not bring more than one book at a time.)

The Bell Choir, under the leadership of 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).

Grocery Story Card Update: Currently we have over 50 families participating in this program. We receive about $450/quarter from King Soopers. Check the welcome center for directions for signing up for the first time with them. The Safeway Cards are now available. Contact the church office to pick one up.. We have received approximately $250/quarter from Safeway. There is no dollar amount on them this time so folks will just pick up a card and head to Safeway to load the amount they choose to have on it . NOTE: You may use the money you have remaining on the old card, but you will not be able to reload it.

Event Reminders:

July 24: Rev. Sarah’s in-person group resumes; Undistracted: Capture Your Purpose. Rediscover Your Joy by Bob Goff.
July 28: Rev. Sarah’s Zoom group resumes
July 29th Outreach Event at Rodeo Meet at Church at 7:45 a.m. so we can coordinate handing out water bottles.
July 30: One Worship Service at 8:30 a.m. and Food and Fellowship after the service.
August 1: Tuesday morning Bible Study resumes with their study of Jason Sobel’s Mysteries of the Messiah
August 16:Knot Again, 6:30 pm