1 Samuel: From Anarchy to Monarchy
Saul, Among the Prophets
1 Samuel 19
PastorStephen Moore

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Next Week's Passage: Psalm 59

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BRIDGE TO MISSIONS SUNDAYS, March 8 & 15 during 10:30 AM Communities for all teens and adults. These mission focused Sundays provide opportunity to hear from two beloved local ministries, Loaves & Fishes and Journey Quest. Look for your Community’s location in the Student Center or in Room 201/203. Signs will be posted.

MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING, Tuesday, March 3, and every 1st Tuesday at 6:00 PM in the chapel. Join us in lifting up our world, community, & church together in prayer.

HEALTH & WELLNESS CLASS, Thursday, March 5, every 1st Thursday at 6:30 PM in the Annex. All interested individuals are invited. Come and learn practical ways to be a good steward of your body and health.

SENIOR FITNESS, Wednesdays at 9:00 AM in the Student Center. Includes a time of devotional, exercise, and a healthy snack. Please contact Harvey at 719.371.4774 for questions or more information.

MOMMY & ME PLAYDATES, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 9:30-11:00 AM in Room 204, for infant-preschool children and their guardians (not just moms!) to have fun, connect, and fellowship together.

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT ADOPTION FUNDRAISER FOR THE LEGGETT FAMILY, Saturday, March 7, 4:30-7:30 PM. Our local Foster the Family chapter is inviting you to enjoy a kid free evening all while supporting the high costs of adoption and the beautiful life of a child! Suggested donation of $20 per child with dinner provided (including gf/df options). Click here to register, sign up to volunteer, or simply donate!

If you would like to share a prayer request with the prayer team, please fill out a prayer card in the lobby or click here.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY:

• Student Ministry Teens & Leaders attending Winter National retreat
• Jeanna Chambers, recovery following knee surgery

MISSIONS: S&A, SEND International, Closed Location

OUR WORLD: Conflict in Mexico & Middle East; for Alan Donald’s parents & brother in Dubai sheltering in place amid regional violence & unrest

NEIGHBORING EFCA & LOCAL CHURCHES:

• Grace Family Church, Cañon City, CO
• The Pulse Church, Florence, CO
  

Giving options here at the Free Church include online giving via the website or church app, offering boxes on the bulletin tables, or through your bank’s Bill-Pay.

3rd Quarter Giving (Online & Cash/Check) – General Fund Contributions
The 2025–2026 spending plan approved by the congregation requires $72,050 monthly income.

January 2026
Week 1: $26,548.11
Week 2: $19,898.90
Week 3: $18,172.25
Week 4: $6,938.75
Total: $71,558.01

February 2026
Week 1: $23,480.74
Week 2: $12,345.89
Week 3: $16,471.35
Week 4: $12,416.56
Total: $65,714.54

YTD giving is $624,261, compared to the previous year’s giving of $563,472. Numerous large one-time, beyond regular gifts at the beginning of our fiscal year ($70,000+) account for much of the difference. Normal tithes & offerings are below last year’s giving. We are grateful for the Lord’s faithfulness in your generous tithes. Visit us online.

YEAR END GIVING STATEMENTS Giving statements have been emailed! If you didn’t receive one, please contact the church office to  make sure we have your correct email or to schedule a time to come and pick up a paper copy.

Stephen Moore, Senior Pastor
Anette Versaw, Church Administrator, aversaw@efreechurch.org

Aaron Leggett, Pastor of Gathered Worship, aaronL@efreechurch.org

Daniel Van Camp, Pastor of Student Ministries, danielv@efreechurch.org

Sarah Koch, Director of Children’s Ministries, sarahk@efreechurch.org

Church Elders, leadership@efreechurch.org