Sunday September 7, 2008




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   Church Announcements
   August 31 - September 6


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Three Days of Renewal, Reflection and Revival with outstanding preacher and jazz pianist Dr. Eugene Lowry. Sept. 20-22. No room here for all the exciting details of the five separate, different events. See Carillon cover story!

Couples Group will begin meeting at church again this week Thurs. Sept. 4. Bring your own dinner and help plan the fall schedule. 6 to 8 p.m. in the Upper Room; childcare in the nursery. More: Tracey Bean, 266-0252

Youth Kick-Off-Lock-In:  Join the youth for the kick-off-lock-in Saturday, Sept. 6th featuring a 22 foot slip and slide, BBQ, movies games and more.  Starting at 6:00 p.m. Contact  Rev. Kershaw, 482-2436,  for more information.

Wednesday Noon Bible Study:  Rev. Joel Kershaw will lead a twelve-week study on the Good News as proclaimed in the Gospels of Matthew, mark, Luke and John, starting Wednesday, Sept. 3rd, 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the Village Commons.

The Pulpit and the Pew:  A Theological Study:  Join Rev. Schuster for an eight-week class beginning Thursday, Sept. 4th, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Village Commons.  We’ll look at modernist, pre-modern, and post-modernist thinking with a view to seeing how we all develop our ideas about God and how we articulate our personal expression of the Christian faith.  We’ll also examine how theology informs the sermons as preached and the sermons as heard.

Invitation to Psalms:  This short-term Disciple study, led by Betsy Kellogg, will meet  Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. for ten weeks starting Sept. 8th.  We will explore the Bible’s prayer book with its moving testimonies of grace, glory, sorrow and beauty and how they can give expression to our own life experiences.  Sign up at the Learning for Life table in Fellowship Hall.

Introduction to Yoga:  Join Michael Billington, certified Integral Yoga instructor, in this gentle, introductory session. Learn the basic ideas  behind Yoga, experience the benefits for better health, relaxation and how it can be a tool for all ages, and all degrees of flexibility.  Monday, Sept. 8th, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Parlor.

Women’s Bible Study:  This much-requested ongoing Bible study will offer women an opportunity to come together weekly for study of scripture, fellowship and growth.  Various topics will be discussed, including specific books of the Bible, women’s issues, contemporary views of Christianity and the role of Christians in today’s world.  Join us Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. starting Sept. 9th in the Bride’s Room.

Free Preview of a Faith Club in Action!:  Prepare for the Nov. 11th appearance of The Faith Club authors. Come and hear our dialogue with each other and ask questions, Wed., Sept. 10th, 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor. (Ten copies of The Faith Club are on reserve in the church library.) The same event will be held at Congregation Har Shalom (725 W. Drake) on Thursday, Sept. 11th at 7:00 p.m.

Women of Worth regular book review and discussion restarts Sept.10. We meet the 2nd and 4th Wed. in the Conference Room at noon. Bring a sack lunch and join us for discussion. First selection, Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortensen.

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Sunday Worship Schedule

   8:00 AM Worship in the chapel
   9:15 AM Worship in the sanctuary
   9:30 - 10:25 AM Sunday school
   10:45 AM Worship in the sanctuary
   CrossWalk Contemporary Worship
   11:30 AM Lunch and table fellowship
   11:50 AM Worship service in the Parlor

  Sunday Class Schedule


  Contact us today

  The First United Methodist Church
  1005 Stover at Elizabeth
  Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
  Church Office Telephone: (970) 482-2436
  Church Fax Number: (970) 221-5833
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  The Western Gala & Silent Auction
  is Just Around the Corner!

  Saturday October 18th,
  5:00pm – 9:00pm in the Fellowship Hall

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Join us for an evening of food, fun and entertainment for all ages to help "stomp out the debt" at First United Methodist Church. Tickets will be available between services beginning September 21st. $10 per person or $12 at the door. Children 5-13 are $5 and under 5 are free. The maximum charge per family is $25.

In addition to entertainment by the Four Star Cowboy Band and Ron Ball (Channel 7 Everyday Hero), you’ll have fun participating in a silent auction. Items to bid on include restaurant certificates, art, gift baskets and more. Start your holiday shopping early while you have fun "stomping out the debt".

If you have questions or have an item to donate to the silent auction, please call either Kris Folsom (213-2828) or Susan King (266-1609).


  Experience a Free preview of a
  Faith Club in Action!

  A series of community events
  you don't want to miss!


Join faith communities across Fort Collins to get the discussion started. In advance of the the Faith Club event November 11th; The Islamic Center of Fort Collins, First United Methodist Church and Congregation Har Shalom will host appetizer events where you can learn how interfaith dialog can work. All events are FREE and open to the community. Click here to learn more.



 An Outreach...
  Wellington United Methodist Fellowship

It began six months ago as an outreach of First Church, Fort Collins and the Rocky Mountain Conference. "Have church, will travel!" is a phrase used by many of the participants. Choir members, instrumental groups, First Church members travel north to share their talents and mingle with Wellington attendees. A portable pulpit, battery candles, Methodist hymnals, curriculum for Sunday School, toys for nursery, coffee pot are toted in and out of Eyestone Elementary School in a spirit of love, comraderie, excitement. Help us continue spreading the word to friends and neighbors.
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