Sunday, August 9, 2026
Today's Message
TODAY’S TEACHING NOTES
LOVING GOD & LOVING OTHERS
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!
Mark 12:28-34
Pastor Aaron Leggett
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Next Week's Passage:
This week and next we will be doing a mini series on
Loving God & Loving Others.
LOVING GOD & LOVING OTHERS
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!
Mark 12:28-34
Pastor Aaron Leggett
.....
Next Week's Passage:
This week and next we will be doing a mini series on
Loving God & Loving Others.
Upcoming Connection Opportunities
View all upcoming connection opportunities at www.efreechurch.org/events.
PREPARE WITH PRAYER, Sunday, August 16 following service. We will be hosting interactive prayer stations set up throughout the building, with each one focusing on a specific area of ministry or our wider community. Our goal is to lead people in meaningful prayer for the work God is doing in and through our church and community.
OUTDOOR BAPTISM SERVICE, Sunday, August 23, 9:00 AM at Centennial Park’s Rotary Club Pavilion (closest pavilion to the play structure). Worship together and celebrate alongside our church family as we witness public proclamations of the Lord's goodness!
SUMMERFEST, Sunday, August 23, 5:00-7:00 PM. Our annual summer bash is one of our favorites, and it’s a delight to get to extend our time of celebrating together after morning baptisms! Gather in the church backyard for free dinner, games, bounce houses, and fun for all ages. Bring chairs or blankets for seating and a side dish or dessert to share.
BIBLE FELLOWSHIPS BEGIN SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 at 10:30 AM for kids, teens, & adults! This is a time of fellowship around a variety of topics that help us better seek, savor, and share Christ together. More info coming soon.
YOUTH UNITED NIGHT OF WORSHIP, TONIGHT, 7:00 PM at RIVER CITY VINEYARD for all middle & high school students and their families. Teens from all over Cañon City are coming together for an evening of worship, prayer, and encouragement centered on Jesus!
HEY KIDS!
Promotion Sunday is Sunday, August 16! All kids move on up to their new grade level in Children’s Ministry!
Summit Youth Group
Launches Wednesday, August 19 for all 6th-12th grade students.
AWANA
Online registration is open! AWANA begins Wednesday, September 9 for PreK-5th grade students.
PREPARE WITH PRAYER, Sunday, August 16 following service. We will be hosting interactive prayer stations set up throughout the building, with each one focusing on a specific area of ministry or our wider community. Our goal is to lead people in meaningful prayer for the work God is doing in and through our church and community.
OUTDOOR BAPTISM SERVICE, Sunday, August 23, 9:00 AM at Centennial Park’s Rotary Club Pavilion (closest pavilion to the play structure). Worship together and celebrate alongside our church family as we witness public proclamations of the Lord's goodness!
SUMMERFEST, Sunday, August 23, 5:00-7:00 PM. Our annual summer bash is one of our favorites, and it’s a delight to get to extend our time of celebrating together after morning baptisms! Gather in the church backyard for free dinner, games, bounce houses, and fun for all ages. Bring chairs or blankets for seating and a side dish or dessert to share.
BIBLE FELLOWSHIPS BEGIN SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 at 10:30 AM for kids, teens, & adults! This is a time of fellowship around a variety of topics that help us better seek, savor, and share Christ together. More info coming soon.
YOUTH UNITED NIGHT OF WORSHIP, TONIGHT, 7:00 PM at RIVER CITY VINEYARD for all middle & high school students and their families. Teens from all over Cañon City are coming together for an evening of worship, prayer, and encouragement centered on Jesus!
HEY KIDS!
Promotion Sunday is Sunday, August 16! All kids move on up to their new grade level in Children’s Ministry!
Summit Youth Group
Launches Wednesday, August 19 for all 6th-12th grade students.
AWANA
Online registration is open! AWANA begins Wednesday, September 9 for PreK-5th grade students.
Let's Pray Together
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: Those supporting frail or aging loved ones
OUR COMMUNITY: Counselors, Therapists
NEIGHBORING EFCA & LOCAL CHURCHES:
MISSIONS: EFCA, National & District
OUR CHURCH FAMILY: Those supporting frail or aging loved ones
OUR COMMUNITY: Counselors, Therapists
NEIGHBORING EFCA & LOCAL CHURCHES:
- Bridge to Life Assembly, Cañon City, CO
- GraceLife Church, Pueblo, CO
MISSIONS: EFCA, National & District
Stewardship
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.
Three Month Giving (Online & Cash/Check) – General Fund Contributions
The spending plan approved by the congregation requires $72,050 monthly income.
June 2026
Week 1: $13,954.93
Week 2: $16,456.74
Week 3: $15,276.18
Week 4: $16,899.95
Total: $62,587.10
July 2026
Week 1: $19,905.67
Week 2: $22,043.64
Week 3: $20,419.58
Week 4: $13,658.06
Total: $75,626.95
August 2026
Week 1: $18,163.02
As we begin a new fiscal year, we are grateful for the Lord's faithfulness through your generous giving as it supports the ministry and mission of our church. While giving often slows during the summer months, we trust the Lord's continued provision in the year ahead. For those who would like to review additional financial information and reports, visit www.efreechurch.org/Dashboard.
“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” – 1 Timothy 6:18-19
Three Month Giving (Online & Cash/Check) – General Fund Contributions
The spending plan approved by the congregation requires $72,050 monthly income.
June 2026
Week 1: $13,954.93
Week 2: $16,456.74
Week 3: $15,276.18
Week 4: $16,899.95
Total: $62,587.10
July 2026
Week 1: $19,905.67
Week 2: $22,043.64
Week 3: $20,419.58
Week 4: $13,658.06
Total: $75,626.95
August 2026
Week 1: $18,163.02
As we begin a new fiscal year, we are grateful for the Lord's faithfulness through your generous giving as it supports the ministry and mission of our church. While giving often slows during the summer months, we trust the Lord's continued provision in the year ahead. For those who would like to review additional financial information and reports, visit www.efreechurch.org/Dashboard.
“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” – 1 Timothy 6:18-19
Staff Contact
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
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