Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 United Methodist Church of Evergreen Happenings June 14, 2013 SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2013 COWBOY SUNDAY ONE SERVICE ONLY 9:30 A.M. GOOD BYE AND GOD BLESS Pastor Todd Everhart will preach his last sermon as pastor of UMCE on June 16. Please join us at 9:30 a.m. on Cowboy Sunday to say good bye to Pastor Todd and wish him well in his new church, First United Methodist in Windsor, Colorado. Upcoming Events Sunday, June 16 One Service Only -9:30 a.m. Pastor Todd s last Sunday Thursday, June 27 Membership Committee Sunday, June 23 Rev. Jolain Graf is guest preacher. Sunday, June 30 Rev. Joyce Snapp is guest preacher. Sunday July 7 - Rev. Fletcher s first Sunday at UMCE. The Buttermilk Biscuit Band will perform. Sunday, July 14 - New Member Sunday; In celebration of Lauren and Eileen Alter s 60th Wedding Anniversary, the Sweet Adelines will be performing at both services. Sunday, July 21 - Blessing of the Animals at 8:30 service Sunday, August 11 - Church Picnic and Outdoor Worship at Newton Park.
COWBOY SUNDAY June 16 at 9:30 a.m. ONE Service ONLY Get in touch with your inner cowboy! On Sunday, June 16, we will once again host a Cowboy Service, as part of the Evergreen Rodeo Weekend. The service, coordinated by Carol Wood, includes a cowboy band, yodelers, a sing-along of cowboy tunes, cowboy poems - all integrated into the regular church service. Afterward, enjoy a chuck wagon brunch cooked by Nicki Seavey and Carol Wood, assisted by the youth. Special Cowboy Music by the Praise Band and Special Guests Terry Vogt, Keyboard; Chelain Stocker, Fiddle; George Wood, banjo; Sandy Sandusky, Harmonica, Song Leaders Carol Wood, Steve Gallup. Cowboy Lullaby by Carol Wood; Cowboy Poetry by George Wood; Cowboy Yodeling by Susie Knight Lasso the Cowgirl performing Rope Tricks before and after the Service Come in your Western Wear, Hats and Boots! Pastor Russell Fletcher will deliver his first service on July 7th. Please join us in welcoming Russell and Diane to our church, family.
New Member Sunday July 14, 2013 A group from Sweet Adelines will be performing in honor of Eileen and Lauren Alter s 60th wedding anniversary. Happy Anniversary FREEDOM RUN BENEFITS MT. EVANS HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE Gather a team, dress in costume, make music and run or walk in this great 4th of July tradition. Details of the Freedom Run can be found at www.mtevans.org. Registration can be accomplished online or in person at the office of Mt. Evans on July 3rd. SUMMER OFFICE HOURS We are decreasing hours to conserve funds. Your patience is appreciated. Monday Office closed Tues Thursday 9AM -3PM Friday 9AM -Noon Will you be a Prayer Partner? The UMCE Youth Group is looking for Prayer Partners to provide prayer coverage for our youth and chaperones during the 2013 Youth Mission Week of July 15-19. Prayer Partners will be paired with a specific youth or chaperone and asked to prayer for their safety, their spirits and the effectiveness of their mission during the week of July 15-19. If you would like to help us in this way, please contact Sarah at sarah@evergreenumc.org.
UMC EverKids Summer Program 2013 Summer is just around the corner, and UMC EverKids is planning an Action- Packed season! The EverKids Action Pack will continue during the 10:30 Service throughout the months of June, July and August. Here are just a few of the great activities we ll be doing: Weekly Bible Lessons Outdoor Games On-Site Mission Activities Feeding the Homeless in Civic Center Park Cowboy Sunday Activities Kids in Preschool through 5th Grade: Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30 in the Church Basement! Nursery Care continues through the summer! Contact Sarah for more information: sarah@evergreenumc.org A Hike to HEAL! Help Eliminate AIDS in our Lifetime HIKE TO HEAL September 21, 2013 at 9:00 am Alderfer-Three Sisters Open Space Spend a beautiful morning hiking in Evergreen. Support those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. BENEFITS Supporting Native American HIV education in South Dakota and Colorado. Assisting the Phenomenal Women s program of It Takes a Village. Supporting the Center for the Church & Global AIDS general programs. HIKE WITH A PURPOSE! FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rhonda Dern at 303.670.8249 rhondadern@me.com Registration Forms available on Fellowship Hall Bulletin Board
Thanks for the Memories! Submitted by Mary Beckman The residents of Green Ridge Meadows would like to say thank you to the Green Ridge Volunteers! A special thank you goes out to Dwight Souder, who was the moving force behind uncountable meals being served to the residents for the past 21 years. Also many thanks for all the volunteers who have made the meals and spent time with the residents. Memories from Dwight Souder The meals to Green Ridge started in the fall of 1992 when it was realized that while some of the residents at Green Ridge Meadows apartments came to the newly founded community meal at the church, many could not, but would love to have dinner taken over to them. So a group of dedicated volunteers started preparing a meal to take over and serve to the resident at the Green Ridge community room. It was thought of as much as a social activity for them and the volunteers as well as a meal. The volunteers probably averaged serving anywhere from 25 to 45 guests over the years depending on the situation there. We tried to make it inter-generational with Dwight Souder and Marilyn Gildersleeve bringing their children and later Jeff McCarthy bring some of his students from EJHS. Memories from Vickie Borden I started helping in 1999. We had an exchange student that year and he became friends with Dwight and Jean's son, Don. Don invited him to help at Green Ridge one night. He enjoyed it a lot so I started going with him the rest of the time he lived with us. As I started participating I found out it was something I really liked doing. I never stopped helping with it from then on. I like to bake, so I brought cookies or some other kind of dessert pretty much every month. I met so many nice people who lived at Green Ridge over the years. I also got to know Dwight, Jean and Marilyn better from spending one night a month with them. I will really miss serving the people of Green Ridge. The Tenants Thank You. The final meal served by the Green Ridge volunteers, a Supper Extraordinary was held on Thursday, May 9, 2013. Through the years healthy vegetarian dishes comprised the menu with an occasional special meal of fried chicken or ham or beef, a real treat, such as tonight as the scent of chicken fills the air. In the past, Chef Dwight was frequently found cooking in the church kitchen. Tonight, and right on time at 5:15, cars, and hot food in steaming pots and large bowls began to arrive along with fresh bread and wonderful desserts, as volunteers tracked back and forth from cars to the community room where tables and chairs had been arranged by residents. Lively chatter, socialization and friendship filled the hall as a flurry of residents would be served. The volunteers had become friends as they intermingled with the residents. What a privilege! Everyone will miss Dwight and his crew! Thank you to all the volunteers, through the years, listed below are some of the regulars.
Not Pictured Leah and Maxx Jung Carol Crosson Bill and Judy Dickson Jeff and Georgine McCarthy