1 Samuel: From Anarchy to Monarchy
A MIGHTY FORTRESS
Psalm 59
PastorStephen Moore

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Next Week's Passage: 1 Samuel 20

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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.

PASSOVER SEDER MEAL, Thursday, April 2, 5:30 PM in the Student Center. 100 tickets are available and are $20 per person or $80 cap for immediate families. Learn more or register at the Welcome Center or online by Sunday, March 22.

JOIN THE MEAL MINISTRY TEAM! If you are looking for a tangible way to show love and serve within our church body, the Meal Ministry Team may be just the spot for you, and we would love to have you! If interested, please fill out this brief interest form.

LADIES PRAYER GROUP, Mondays, 11:30 AM in the Family Room. Ladies of all ages are invited to join us for this weekly gathering as we lift up needs for those in our community and church family.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY, Thursdays at 7:00 AM or Saturdays at 7:30 AM. Men of all ages are invited to attend as we dig deeper into God’s word together. Bible Study gatherings meet in the Corner (located behind the sanctuary, across from the kitchen).

INTERESTED IN RECEIVING OUR QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER? Make sure we have your correct information by filling out a Connect Card and noting “NEWSLETTER,” or send an email to office@efreechurch.org.

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:

• Jodee Zerby, Anna Belle Manfredo, & families, loss of Jodee’s father
• Linda Burr, loss of husband, Don
• Bret Batson, Sean Murphy, Paul Griffith, Jeanna Chambers and others in our midst preparing for & recovering from surgery

MISSIONS: Loaves & Fishes

OUR COMMUNITY: Starpoint Clients & Staff

NEIGHBORING EFCA & LOCAL CHURCHES:

• Grandview Christian Church, Cañon City, CO
• The Peak EFC, Pueblo West, CO

Welcome AMY SWANTZ, our new Administrative Assistant in the front office.  She has been an swer to prayer, and we are so grateful to have her join our team!

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

March 2026
Week 1: $15,770.90

YTD giving is $640,032, compared to the previous year’s giving of $584,829. We received a number of large one-time, beyond regular gifts at the beginning of our fiscal year ($70,000+), which account for much of the difference. Normal tithes are below where we were a year ago. We are grateful for the Lord’s faithfulness in your generous giving. Visit www.efreechurch.org/dashboard for more detailed financial info. Visit us online for more detailed financial specifics.

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
Amy Swantz, Administrative Assistant, office@efreechurch.org

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