Aug 6, 2023

CRFUMC Worship Info for 8.6.23

CRFUMC Worship Experiences for 8.6.23

Liturgical Week: 10th Sunday After Pentecost

Liturgical Color: Red

Current Sermon Series

Sermon Title: How Great Thou Art

Finding Peace in the Storms of Life

Sermon Text: Revelations 3:20

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 : Here I Am To Worship

1. Light of the world, You stepped down into darkness,

opened my eyes, let me see

beauty that makes this heart adore You

Hope of a life spent with You.

2. King of all days, so highly exalted,

glorious in heaven above.

Humbly You came to the earth You created

all for love's sake became poor.

3. I'll never know how much it cost

to see my sin upon that cross.

I'll never know how much it cost

to see my sin upon that cross.

Refrain:

Oh, here I am to to worship, here I am to bow down

here I am to say that You're my God.

You're altogether lovely, altogether worthy,

altogether wonderful to me.

Call To Worship Liturgist

One: People of God. God’s radical hospitality is expressed to all through Grace.

All: And our hospitality to God is accepting that grace and the life time of growth that comes with it.

One: Let us hear the call in our lives to fully accept the radical hospitality that has been offered to us with love.

All: May we no longer close the door on God’s Grace and what is most needed in our lives.

One: Accept that you have been accepted.

All: Let the door we open in this time together begin the transforming work in our lives.

Hymn: Open The Eyes Of My Heart

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord Open the eyes of my heart I want to see You, I want to see You

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord Open the eyes of my heart, I want to see You, I want to see You

To see You high and lifted up, shining in the light of Your glory, Pour out Your power and love, as we sing "Holy, Holy, Holy"

(2x’s) Holy, holy, holy, Holy, holy, holy, Holy, holy, holy

I want to see You

(2x’s) Open the eyes of my heart, Lord Open the eyes of my heart I want to see You, I want to see You

Congregational Prayer Rev. Sarah Steidtmann

All: Gentle...yet powerful. Lowly...yet almighty.

Shepherd...yet King. In your gentleness, guide us. In your power, strengthen us. In your lowliness, strip from us our selfish pride which only destroys us. In your greatness, lift us up that we might aspire to greater things. As a shepherd, call us to be your servants. O Spirit, who comforts and empowers, come and set us free.

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 # 378 Amazing Grace

1.Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found; was blind but now I see.

2. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear and grace my fears relieved. How precious did that grace appear

the hour I first believed!

3.Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come. 'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,

and grace will lead me home.

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.

Offering Music: How Sweet The Sound

Amazing grace that saved a wretch like me

I was lost, now I’m found Your love has rescued me

Chorus

As the angels cry holy, we sing glory You are worthy of all praise. In light of your mercy, we worship And sing amazing grace. How sweet the sound, how sweet the sound

Twas grace that taught my selfish heart to fear

And it was grace that caught me and grace that brought me here

Chorus

When we’ve been there a thousand thousand years

It will be clear that grace has brough us here

Chorus

Your life is a river, Your love is the sea

Your grace is the ocean crashing over me

Your life is a river, Your love is the sea

Your grace is the ocean crashing over me

How sweet the sound, how sweet the sound

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!

Scripture Reading Revelation 3:20

Scripture Reading Response

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

Sermon Title: "God’s Extreme Love For Us"

Given by Rev. Matt Franks

Senior Pastor Castle Rock FUMC

Service of Holy Communion

Hymn: UMH 389 Freely, Freely vs. 1

1. God forgave my sin in Jesus' name,

I've been born again in Jesus' name

and in Jesus' name I come to you,

to share his love as he told me to.

He said, "Freely, freely you have received,

freely, freely give.

Go in my name, and because you believe,

others will know that I live."

Invitation to The Lord’s Table

The Great Thanksgiving

Holy Communion

You will be invited to come up to the front and receive Holy Communion. We have a gluten free station. We will be serving by the method of intinction: you will be given a piece of bread and you will dip it into the chalice.

Musical Benediction: UMH 389 Freely, Freely vs. 2

2. All power is given in Jesus' name,

in earth and heaven in Jesus' name

and in Jesus' name I come to you, to share his power as he told me to.

He said, "Freely, freely you have received, freely, freely give. Go in my name, and because you believe,

others will know that I live."

Postlude Pat Hammond

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

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 Music “Give Me Love: Give Me Peace On Earth” By George Harrison The Band

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 “More Than Anyone” By Gavin DeGraw The Band

Time of Prayer Led by Rev. Sarah Steidtmann

The Lord’s Prayer found in the UMH 895

Music “Your Hands” by JJ Heller The Band

We Hear The Word Proclaimed

Scripture Reading Revelation 3:20

Scripture Reading Response

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

Sermon Title: "God’s Extreme Love For Us”

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

Holy Communion

Invitation to The Lord’s Table

The Great Thanksgiving

Holy Communion

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

Our dear Velva Bains will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Wednesday, September 13.

Join us in a salad luncheon in Fellowship Hall from noon to 2 pm.

Sunday Bible Study for All People meets at 11 a.m. Pastor Matt is leading a Bible Study. 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’s Wednesday morning coffee time on Zoom Wednesday’s 9:30 a.m.

Reverend Sarah’s Contemporary Studies Group 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.

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.)

Leah Circle of UWF will gather for lunch at 11:30 am on Thursday, August 10 at Duke’s in Castle Pines. Maryalice McHugh needs a head count by this Sunday, August 6. Please let hew know by responding to her email or giving her a call at 303-947-8726. If you wish to carpool, meet at the church parking lot at 10:45.

Chancel Choir rehearsals resume in the sanctuary on September 6 from 5:30 -7:00 pm. We’d love to have new voices join us. Please contact Nancy Docksey at 303-877-9085 if you are interested.

Knot Again’s upcoming meetings are at 6 pm on August 16, September 20, and October 18. (the third Wednesday of each month). Kari Sarah reports: “We greatly appreciate all donations up to this point. We now have enough of everything to last us many years (material, sheets, blankets, thread and ties)! We no longer have room to store anything extra. Regretfully, we can not accept any donations at this time. When the need arises, we will reach out and let the congregation know our needs, although it might not be might not be until 2028.”

Tuesday Morning Bible Study Meets Tuesday’s at 9:30 a.m. Their new study is Rabbi Jason Sobel’s Mysteries of the Messiah: unveiling divine connections from Genesis to today. All Are Welcome to Join.

September 24: 4th Annual Walk to end ALS 1:30 pm starting from 105 Brewing C company on Park Street. More info at the Welcome Desk

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.

Church Directory Update for those with paper copies: We know there might be errors or missing info. If you want those changed please let Pastor Matt know so that we can adjust those. They will update the data in the app about a week after adjusted. As for the printed version, we are discerning a way to best let you know of changes that is protective of information.

Digital Photo Directory: To view the directory online, go to members.InstantChurchDirectory.com and follow the prompts under “Sign In” to “Create a login now.” Please remember, you must confirm your email address before you can sign in. There is also a free mobile app available for download at the Apple® App store in iTunes®, Google Play™ store and the Amazon Fire App Store. Simply search for “Instant Church Directory” to get the download. You will need to use your email address as listed in our directory to create a log-in the first time you use the directory online and via the mobile app. If you want to add your picture or make changes please email Pastor Matt

Event Reminders:

• August 10 : Leah Circle Lunch at Duke’s in Castle : Pines, 12pm.

• August 16: Knot Again, 6:30 pm

• August 19: CRFUMC night at the Colorado Rockies

. September 6: Chancel Choir rehearsal at 5:30 pm

• September 13: 100th Birthday Celebration for Velva Bains

• September 24: 4th Annual Walk to end ALS 1:30 pm starting from 105 Brewing C company on Park Street

Zoom Sessions:

• Rev. Sarah’s Contemporary Discussion Group, Zoom Sessions: Fridays at 6:30

• Coffee Time with Rev. Sarah, Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.