Epworth - November 2007 Newsletter #1 ·         Who’s Ushering         Birthdays        Epworth’s Calendar ·         Hear our Prayers         The Poet’s Corner          What’s Happening ·         Metro District News          Refreshing the Soul     Exhibits Coming Newsletter Archive   Who’s  Ushering  In  January? ·         January 6th: Sis Myrtle Davis & Sis Rudy Robinson. ·         January 13th: Sis Evelyn Davis & Sis Grace Stiles. ·         January 20th: Sis Myrtle Davis & Sis Sharon Davis. ·         January 27th: Sis Vera Castille & Brother Clarence Williams. ++++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++    Epworth’s Birthdays  &  Anniversaries   for January: ·         Vincent Robinson Sr. 01/23 ·         Clarence & Eva Williams 01/13 – 18th Wedding Anniversary ++++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++    Epworth’s Calendar ·         Morning Prayer Services. Rev. King Harris is conducting Morning Prayer services – M – F starting at 6 a.m. in the Sanctuary.  Morning Prayer Services on Sunday starts at 8 a.m. ·         Adult & Youth  Sunday school classes. Both start at 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall next to the coffee and donuts. ·         Epworth’s Hispanic Worship Service every Sun. at 5:30 p.m. Services conducted by Rev. King Harris and Assistant Pastor Marvin Lazo. ·         The Epworth Travel Education Center is now open and ready for your support. Training every Monday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. ·         Adult Bible Study and meal every Wednesday evening starting at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  All activities end at 7:30 p.m. ·         Epworth’s Mens Choir practice every Wednesday evening (following Bible Study) from 7:30-8:30 p.m. ·         Epworth’s Adult Choir practice every Thursday evening from 6:30-8 p.m. ·         Epworth’s Children’s Choir practice every Friday evening from 6-7:30 p.m. ·         Epworth’s Youth meet on Sundays at 6 p.m. ++++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++     Epworth  On   Health… “Oh  Lord  Hear  Our  Prayer” ·         Health – Hazel Harris. ·         Health – Brother Chris Davis. ·         Health – Marlene Aubert ·         Health – Patsy Trimble-Moore ·         Comfort & Care – All Youth ·         Traveling Mercies –Rev. King Harris and family. ·         Encouragement – Jose Orlando and Yolanda Rivera Argentina (Missionaries). ·         Protection – For our Armed Forces serving in distant lands. ++++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++    Poet’s  Corner This is something “New” starting with this issue – a Poet’s Corner. This “Corner” will give all poets an opportunity to show us their works. Please give your writings to Clarence Williams.  I would like to thank Pete Schwartz for suggesting that Epworth’s Newsletter needed a Poet’s Corner and also being the first to share his writings with us.   “The  Dream” Last night I had a dream, and it was quite a tale. I met an angel, poor thing, she wasn't quite well. Her body was all bruised, broken, and battered. Her wings were all ripped, torn, and tattered. She seemed to be crying and she was pointing at me. When I got closer, she said "Come closer, come see." She said "I am your guardian angel, and look what you have done. While running around and having your fun. My wings got all ripped, sheltering you from sin. Because of your misdeeds, I may never fly again. These bruises I got, while fighting evil away. While you chased after harm, day after day. But never fear, I shall never let you fight alone. I'll be by your side, until we meet again, at our father's throne." But when I woke up this morning, I wondered why I should try? And off in the distance, you could hear an angel, start to cry. Pete Schwartz ++++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++  Favors   As the world goes around, too many people just pass by. When we need to stop and help, or at least stop and try. There's no need for thanks, the pleasures all mine. For what I give today, I know, I will get back in time. So I have done this for you, with hopes in return. That someone in need will become your concern. I don't expect you to run out and do it today. I just ask that you stop to help, someone, somewhere, along the way. Pete Schwartz ++++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++    What’s  Happening at Epworth in  Jan.? ·         Jan. 2, 3, 4 & 7, 2008. Epworth’s Talent Camp. See or call Jacqueline Withers for more information. Volunteers are welcomed. ·         Jan. 20, 2008 – Human Relations Day (Offering).   Human Relations Day: Make it a Day for All God's Children. Your offering on Jan. 20, 2008 strengthens outreach to communities in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, encouraging social justice and work with at-risk youth. For 40 years, The United Methodist Church has responded through its Community Developers Program, supported by the Human Relations Day Offering. Congregations across the United Methodist connection are blessed by a network of Christ-centered community developers who nuture local leadership. As the community gains strength, the congregation gains visibilty and people experience the profound love of Jesus Christ. Your congregation can make January 20, 2008-Human Relations Day- a day for all God's children. Encourage your members to give generously.   Courtesy of Joanie Calhoun   ++++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++    Metropolitan District News: Metropolitan District Celebration – “People of Faith, Embracing a Future With Hope” On February 23, 2008 starting at 8:30 a.m. at Burns UMC the Annual Metropolitan District Celebration will begin. The Burns UMC Tonga Fellowship and Ghana Wesley Fellowship will host the event with the added support of Goode Centenial UMC, Aurora First UMC, Christ Central UMC and Mountain View Community Church. The schedule of the day includes the Metro District business meeting, worship with the offering designated for the Hispanic-Latino ministries and the Global AIDs Project, church displays, vendor displays including Cokesbury, a cultural soup lunch, a General Conference 101 workship, and a closing ceremony. The District Office is encouraging full participation in the day’s events from each of the Metropolitan District Congregations in the following ways: ·         Participate: Participate in worship by creating and bringing a decorated leaf to represent your congregation on the “Tree of Life.” ·         Construct and display: Construct and display a poster highlighting how your particular congregation activates the theme of “People of Faith Embracing a Future with Hope”. ·         Nominate: Nominate a person or couple for the Quiet Disciple Award. Deadline for submitting QD nominations is January 15th preferred with absolute deadline being January 31st. ·         Present: Present petitions for Annual Conference if applicable. ·         Visit: Visit hospitality rooms to greet the Quiet Disciples, Ministry Candidates, Metro District representatives, and various UMC agencies. ·         Participate: Participate in the production of the Cultural Soup Lunch. ·         Attend: Attend the 2008 General Conference 101 workshop presented by District Superintendent Rev. Youngsook Kang and General Conference Delegates. ·         Display: Display the MDAC posters and flyers in your church to encourage attendance. ·         Reserve: Reserve childcare at the Burns Memorial UMC, 303-364-3381. ·         Participation: Participation plaque awarded to the congregation/fellows with the greatest percentage of attending members, not including previous award winners and co-hosting and supporting congregations. ·         Bring: Bring your own mug (BYOM). In an effort to be environmentally conscious, we encourage each participant and or church representative to bring a coffee or beverage mug to use for the day. If you have any questions concerning this event please contact Debby Lawrence, 303-722-5736 or Curtis Gay at 720-373-6666. ++++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++  Refreshing  The  Soul  Collection This is another “New” addition for the Epworth Newsletter. Mrs. Linda Rose will be speaking to us monthly through her “Refreshing The Soul Collection”. I hope you will enjoy and be uplifted by it. The following greeting is from Linda. Hello My Friend,  Since 1996 God has inspired me to write the "Refreshing the Soul" Collection.  This article comes to you like a long drink of water on the road side of life, written and designed to inspire, encourage and uplift you on your journey.   God is truly amazing, the main source of my life and it is my heart felt desire to share with you what His word has given me through a reflection of life that inspires the soul.   My prayer is that you will be blessed with all of the love, joy and peace that are found in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  For those of you who are not sure about a relationship with Jesus Christ may these monthly articles inspire and encourage you to seek Him.  Until next time.... In  Him, Linda Rose ++++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++  An Exhibit is Coming: The Story of the Little Rock Nine. Can teenagers change the world? They can, have, and will continue to do so.  A unique, free exhibit sponsored by the Iliff School of Theology, “Heroes and Sheroes: The Story of the Little Rock Nine,” honors the courage of nine high schoolers who helped to end segregation in America, Jan. 2-25 at Iliff, 2201 S. University Blvd., Denver and Feb. 1-29 at Wells Fargo Bank, 1740 Broadway, Denver. The exhibit, part of a national celebration of the 50th anniversary of the landmark integration of Central High school in Little Rock, Arkansas, leads participants on an interactive journey through the early years of American’s civil rights movement. Celebration of Courage: Honoring the Little Rock Nine Luncheon. Save the date for this special tribute luncheon, “The Little Rock Nine: A Celebration of Courage,” honoring those who made a difference. Proceeds benefit Iliff’s Justice and Peace Studies program. $125.00 per person. Table sponsorships available. For more information: Mary Underwood, vice president of Institutional Advancement, 303-765-3111 or to register online at blacktiecolorado.com. ++++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++  ++++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++