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Harvey Cox was the Hollis Professor of Divinity at the Harvard School of Divinity until his retirement in 2009. In his book, The Future of Faith (New York Harper One, 2009) Cox emphasized the distinction between what we believe and the faith we live. He wrote, “We may believe that something is in fact true, yet we place our faith in things that are vital to our life!”

Faith goes beyond the hope of something we believe is true but cannot see. Faith is the energy of right now. Faith is hope embodied. It is the willingness to see the life of Jesus, or Francis of Assisi, or Mother Teresa and countless others, on a visual plane and therefore the change of heart necessary to live a life of intentional purpose.

We can express a faith which is more than holding onto particular beliefs. We can define a lifestyle important to us, sustain it with vital fellowships, guide it by other people of faith who are able to reflect hope in the here and now. Therefore, the next time someone inquires what we think, or what we believe, a great response might be to show rather than debate.

Blessings,

From Our Pastor ...

Worship Service Times Sunday Mornings - 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00am

Sermon Series - “Serious Questions in the Age of the Spirit” (September 13 - October 11, 2015)

First United Methodist Church of Castle Rock 1200 South Street ● Castle Rock, CO 80104

www.fumccr.org

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In Our Prayers Rose Andrade Bill Burcham Beth Curran Kerry Jones Tom Karges Earl Lawrence Tasha Lee

Margaret Miller Roberta Moore Gene Nelson Marge Nelson Maxine Nelson Layton Perry Matt Secor Doyle Stead Ruth Tripet

Barbara Wickline Jim Wickline

In the Military Joshua Martin

Entered Into Rest The Family of Paul Bailey

The Family of Carl Honnens

September 20th

Church Groups

Seek & Ye Shall Find Sunday School Class—9:15am

Contemporary Issues Sunday School Class—9:15am

Tuesday Morning Bible Study—9:30am

Men’s Golden Knights Luncheon - 3rd Thursday of each month—11:30am at Pegasus Restaurant

UMW Ruth Circle - first Friday of each month - 6:30pm at Panera Bread

Christian Fellowship - 2nd Saturday of each month at 6:30pm

FUMY - 6:00pm Wednesdays

Children’s Sunday School - 9:30am FUMCCR Writing Group - 9:30 -

10:30am on Saturdays beginning September 12

Invitation to the New Testament Bible Study - Mondays from 6:45-8:00pm beginning September 21

Women’s Spirituality Group - Wednesdays from 9:30-11:00am beginning October 28

September 1 Bill Eylens Emily Becker

September 2 Winnie Peterson September 5 Mary Rankin

September 6 Laura Stevens

September 8 John Holdefer

September 9 Roberta Moore Joe Crenshaw Sheri Kangas

September 10 Cynthia Johnson Mike Vitek Becky Anderson Lauren Price Colin Venable

September 13 Velva Bains Kevin Nuss

September 14 Randy Rankin

September 15 Jack Twite Richard Muscato September 17 David Jacob September 20 Briana Harcharik September 21 Earl Lawrence Aaron Gosnell Bobby Swift September 22 Sabrina Karges Paige LeFevre September 23 Caleb Panepinto September 24 Sandra Sheets Anthony Duranti Vince Hubbard Trent Carlson

September 25 Joey Docksey Graeme Venable Ron Buckles

September 26 Laryce Nitsch September 27 Marc Leachman Izabella Gatewood September 28 Olivia Stasiak September 30 Ruth Tripet Anabel Packard

Congratulations to anyone celebrating an anniversary or other special event in the month of September. If your birthday isn’t listed but should be, notify us so we can add your birthday to our file.

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GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER Just use your card to purchase groceries

and 5% of every re-load goes back to the church!

King Soopers & Safeway Gift Cards available!

Purchase a gift card for $10 with $10 pre-loaded on it and re-load it every time you do your grocery shopping. The church will then receive a rebate check each

month of 5% of the total amount loaded on the gift cards. There is a sign up sheet at the welcome desk if you are interested. You may check with Rev. Rob or

Theresa on the weekend or come in to the church office during the week to purchase a card.

***Cards with a ZERO Balance for 90+ days will automatically deactivate***

Earnings so far $16,863.44

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY 9:30 - 11:00am

Come join us for Tuesday morning Bible Study led by Rev. Jackie every Tuesday morning from 9:30 - 11:00am. Just bring your Bible.

LUNCH WITH THE PASTOR September 27

If you are looking to get more information on the church, join us for the next Lunch with the Pastor on Sunday, September 27 beginning at noon. Sign up at the welcome desk if interested.


FUMCCR WRITING GROUP

The FUMC-CR Writing Group (formerly Writing Your Spiritual Autobiography) will resume meeting on Saturday, September 12 at 9:30-10:30 am in the church library. New members and drop-ins are always welcome. As we begin our third year, we continue to write about the large and small moments in our lives that draw us closer to our Creator. This year, we will be using ideas from several books as prompts:

Anne Lamott's Small Victories; Spotting Improbable Moments of Grace Luci Shaw's Breath for the Bones Jane Herring's One Day I Wrote Back; Interacting with Scripture Janice Elsheimer's The Creative Call

There is no book purchase required for those who choose to come and write. Our fall writing sessions will be September 12 and 19, October 3, 10, 17, 31, and November 7,14 and 21. Sign-up is available at the welcome center. For more information, contact Julie Bailey at 303-688-9241 or [email protected].

WOMEN’S SPIRITUAL RETREAT ATTENTION ALL WOMEN

Save the Date!! October 23-24, 2015

Led by Reverend Sarah and Reverend Brenda

Most of us lead pretty busy lives, even in retirement! This retreat offers women a time away to ‘find our quiet center’ through the practice of ‘lexio divina,’ a prayerful reading of scripture. Of course, there will also be time for fun, food, and fellowship with other women on the journey. Cost is $80.

There are brochures with additional information and a registration form at the welcome desk. Please also sign up at the welcome desk if you would like to attend.


STEPHEN MINISTRY

WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY? Stephen Ministry is a way congregations can provide high-quality care and outreach to hurting people in the congregation and community. StephenMinisters are congregation members who have gone through 50 hours of training to provide one-to-one, Christ-centered care. Each Stephen Minister is matched with a hurting person—men are paired with men, women with women—and meet every week with that person to listen, care, pray, and encourage. Stephen Ministers care for those dealing with grief, divorce, job loss, hospitalization, financial struggles, loneliness, convalescence, terminal illness, and many other life difficulties. It is a privilege and a blessing to be a Stephen Minister serving our church family and our community.

Please celebrate with us in welcoming four wonderful new Stephen Ministers who will join the team by being commissioned on September 6th at all three services.

Lisa Andrews, Rose Andrade, Joe Gschwendtner, Brianna Smith

If you or someone you know, can benefit from this type of Christian companionship, please let Reverend Rob or Reverend Sarah know or call the Stephen Minister referral coordinator, Cheryl Smith at 303 660-5568.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Sheridan…………….September 14-18….Bernie Funk (303-663-1721)

Sign up at the welcome desk if you are interested in going along. No experience necessary!

LAST SUNDAY OUTSIDE September 6

The last Sunday that the 8:00am service will be held outside will be

Sunday, September 6.

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED September 7

The church office will be closed on Monday, September 7 due to the

Labor Day holiday.


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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Highlights for Fall 2015

September 13 - Welcome Back Fall Kickoff with a Tailgate Party September 20 - Third Graders receive their Bibles during the 9:30am

worship Service October 4 - Children’s Sunday and a song or two by our Children’s Choir October 27 - Trunk or Treat (Tuesday) November 15 - Children’s Choir Performs December 5 - Children’s Christmas Musical - Dinner Theater

FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS DAY September 13

Join us for a tailgate party between services!

Bring your favorite tailgate party food to share and decorate your car for a fun-filled morning at our fall kickoff celebration! Sign up at the welcome desk if interested and we will contact you with more detailed information. Bring your lawn chairs!

GREAT FOOD & FUN ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS

WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP

The Women’s Spirituality Group will start again on Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:00 on October 28. This session will be based on Joyce Rupp’s book, “The Cup of Our Life.” The sessions will run until December 9 and will be led by Rev. Brenda Lear.

Joyce Rupp says this about “The Cup of our Life”: “The ordinariness of the cup reminds me that my personal transformation occurs in the common crevices of each day. The cup is an apt image for the inner processes of growth. The cup has been a reminder of my spiritual thirst. As I’ve held it, filled it, drunk from it, emptied it and washed it, I’ve learned that it is through my ordinary human experiences that my thirst for God is quenched. In the cup I see life, with its emptiness, fullness, brokenness, flaws, and blessings.”

Sign up at the Welcome Desk.

Little Blessings Parents Day Out Program

Ages 1 - 5 years old Monday through Friday program with

one to five-day schedule options.

For more information call (303) 660-2170, visit www.littleblessingspdo.com or email [email protected]

NOW ENROLLING FOR THE 2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR

Little Blessings is Hiring!!

Little Blessings is currently looking for qualified teachers and aides for part-time positions, substitutes, teachers to work our aftercare program from 2:30-5:00pm each day and also grandparents to come volunteer in the classroom for 1-2 hours on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. If you are interested in working with these terrific kiddos or know someone who is, please contact either the church office (303-688-3047) or the Little Blessings office (303-660-2170) for more information or to apply.


S.O.C.K. PROGRAM Beginning September 8

The S.O.C.K. program is back again this year and we are gearing up for our kick-off on September 8. We need you to help out with this wonderful program! Please sign up at the welcome desk to volunteer or to provide a meal.


CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP September 12 - 6:30pm

Christian Fellowship kicks off the new program year on Saturday evening, September 12 with a report from the youth on their outreach missions this past summer.

In June, eight of our youth and three leaders attended a National Gathering of Youth in Orlando, Florida. The United Methodist Performers (UMPS) and other church youth participated with 6,500 other attendees.

In July, other youth in our church participated in a local area four-day Urban Plunge mission sponsored by Denver Urban Ministries. Working with other non-profits such as Brothers Rehabilitation, Food Bank of the Rockies, and the Denver Rescue Mission, the group served others while learning about homelessness and poverty.

Josh Hay and other participants will report on these activities at our September 12 meeting which starts with a pot luck dinner in Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m. All church attendees are invited to the dinner and to listen to the mission details.

INVITATION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE STUDY

Monday Evenings from 6:45 - 8:00pm

September 21 - November 9 Fellowship Hall

Led by Reverend Sarah

Sign up at the welcome desk if interested.

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