9 a.m. Modern Worship for October 23rd, 2022 The 20th Sunday After Pentecost Liturgical Color: Green At First United Methodist Church Castle Rock we are touching people and changing lives through the love of Jesus Christ. Quote of The Week: “The more any believer examines his own heart, the more will he be convinced of this: That faith working by love excludes both inward and outward sin from a soul watching unto prayer…” -John Wesley in The Great Privilege of Those That Are Born of God Sunday Schedule 9 a.m. Modern Worship 9 a.m. Community Kids Time 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship 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. Please keep the following people in Prayer:
Dave Archer
Patty Claussen
Jan and Bud Richter
Cynthia and Tom Johnson
Diane Jones
The family of Gary Carstens
The family of Darold Seeley
The family of Austen Lobato grandson of Judy and Joe Crenshaw
Betty Grant
Sarah McAneny
Naomi Dickerson
Guy Groves
Arron Hoy
Thank you for joining us in worship today.
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9 a.m. Modern Worship
Opening Music
Welcome and Greeting
Thank you for joining us today in worship. 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 program. You can also register in person at the back of the Sanctuary.
+Song of Celebration: I Will Call Upon The Lord
Offertory Prayer
Offering
You can give online with the qr code on the front, you can use this link: https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc
or drop your offering in the offering plates as they come by.
The Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer UMH #895
Music
We Hear The Word Proclaimed.
Teaching Series: How Can We #BeUMC
Sermon Title: We Pray
Scripture: Luke 18:9-14
Given by Rev. Matt Franks Senior Pastor CRFUMC
+Music In The Secret
Opportunities for Service, Connection, and Sending
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Closing Music
10:45 a.m. Traditional Service
+= stand if you are able
Prelude
Welcome and Greeting
Thank you for joining us today in worship. 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 program.
+Hymn: Sweet Hour of Prayer UMH 496
Call to Worship
One: Oh child of God, when shouts of anger and hostility pound upon your ears…
All: May our hearts be quieted, O God, to hear your voice even when chaos surrounds us.
One: When the arrogance of the world and the carelessness of people threaten to destroy your creation…
All: Help us be strong in our service of hope and peace.
One: O God, hear our voices and our prayers.
All: Be with us as we come to you.
The Apostles’ Creed “Traditional Version” UMH 881
+Hymn : It’s Me, It’s Me, O Lord UMH 352
The Pastoral Prayer
The Unison Prayer
All: Oh God, today we choose to put on the holy clothes you want us to wear in the coming weeks. Mercy instead of vengeance. Kindness instead of indifference. Humility instead of pride. Gentleness instead of harshness. Patience instead of impatience.
The Lord’s Prayer UMH #895
+Hymn: As The Deer TFWS 2025
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 #94
Chancel Choir Anthem: On Bended Knee
We Hear The Word Proclaimed
Teaching Series: How Can We #BeUMC
Sermon Title: We Pray…
Given by Rev. Matt Franks Senior Pastor CRFUMC
Prayer of Illumination Pastor Matt Franks
All: Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that, as the Scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen.
Scripture Reading Luke 18:9-14
Scripture Reading Response: Pastor Matt Franks
Liturgist: The Scriptures of Faith for the people of faith.
All Thanks be to God, Amen.
+Hymn: Lord Listen To Your Children TFWS 2193
Benediction
Postlude
Opportunities To Connect and Grow
Info
Altar Flowers for October 23rd 2022 Worship Experiences are given in Memory of husband Bill Tumey and children Mike, Sue and Dan Tumey. By Phyllis Tumey
More Ways to Connect
New Church Photo Directory: Starting October 2nd- Oct. 30th we will have pictures taken for a New Photo Directory. This will be an in-house project. The cost will be $10.00 to help cover the cost of this project. You will be emailed a digital copy of your family picture for you to print at Walgreens or anywhere else you can print photos. If you are interested in helping with this project, please let me know or attend the training on September 25th at 10:05 a.m. in the Library. Email Me for more info at matt.franks@fumccr.org
Rev. Sarah’s Contemporary Discussion begins on October 17 (in person) October 22 (on Zoom)
The book is Adam Hamilton’s book Forgiveness. You can sign up at the Welcome Center.
John Redmond returns on October 30 to grace both of our services with his inspiring music.
November 16: Charge Conference on Zoom, 6:30 pm
Groups Currently Meeting
Choir: Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study: at 9:30 in the Library beginning September 6
Crafting Group: 4th Wednesday at Julie Curran’s, 9:30 am (Sept. 28 and Oct. 26)
Writing Group: 2nd and 4th Monday’s at 9:30 a.m.
