Sunday, May 24, 2026
Today's Message
TODAY’S TEACHING NOTES
1 SAMUEL: FROM ANARCHY TO MONARCHY
CUTTING CORNERS
1 SAMUEL 24
Pastor Stephen Moore
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Next Week's Passage: 1 Samuel 25
1 SAMUEL: FROM ANARCHY TO MONARCHY
CUTTING CORNERS
1 SAMUEL 24
Pastor Stephen Moore
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Next Week's Passage: 1 Samuel 25
Upcoming Connection Opportunities
View all upcoming connection opportunities at www.efreechurch.org/events.
LINGER LONGER TODAY AFTER SERVICE. Refreshments provided by our Deaconesses as we kick off the summer season! Learn more about all upcoming summer opportunities.
TOWNHALL MEETING, Wednesday, May 27, 6:30 PM in Room 201/203. This is an opporunity to discuss and ask questions about our newly revised bylaws. We will vote on the bylaws at our annual meeting on Sunday, June 14. Bylaws are viewable online. If you can’t make the meeting, but would like to offer questions or feedback, please email leadership@efreechurch.org.
ROYAL GORGE VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, Sunday, May 31-Thursday, June 4, 6:00-8:30 PM at the Abbey Football Field. This is a community-wide VBS led by our very own beloved Miller family! Tons of kids from all over Fremont County show up each year, which means there is a mighty need for volunteers! The goal is to lift up the name of Jesus and plant seeds of hope through God’s Word to each child who attends. This VBS is for children ages 4-15 and includes worship, Bible teaching, games, crafts, and of course—food! Sign up to help at royalgorgevbs.com.
LEGACY & CHARITABLE GIVING SEMINAR, Saturday, June 6, at 10:00 AM in Room 201/203, and for retirees and those planning for retirement. Jacob Francis, financial advisor from Lionstone Wealth, will be sharing about tax-advantaged charitable giving strategies and legacy giving. Learn how to minimize tax burdens and maximize charitable impact. Topics covered will include QCD, DAF, RMD and CRT. If that is an alphabet you don't know, come and learn more with us!
FREE CHURH FAMILY NIGHT STARTS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 5:30-7:30 PM. As a church body, we’re all one big family! This gathering is for the WHOLE church family no matter your age, stage or make up of your household. Join us for free dinner, worship, and time in God’s Word as we walk through scripture and grow in real faith for real life.
STUDENT MINISTRY CHALLENGE ENVELOPE FUNDRAISER continues! Summit is attending the EFCA’s biennial youth conference in July. This has been instrumental in starting a prayer group at CCHS and has been a catalyst to students taking the step of baptism. Money raised will be used exclusively to lower student costs. Visit the Welcome Center, grab an envelope(s), and return it with the corresponding dollar amount on the envelope.
DIAPER DRIVE ONGOING in support of our local pregnancy center. Place donations at wood wall in lobby now through Father’s Day, and be sure to use a provided shopping list, which are hanging on the woodwall at the back of the lobby. In some of our historic Diaper Drives, we’ve rallied together to help provide their diaper needs for 1/3 of the year!
LINGER LONGER TODAY AFTER SERVICE. Refreshments provided by our Deaconesses as we kick off the summer season! Learn more about all upcoming summer opportunities.
TOWNHALL MEETING, Wednesday, May 27, 6:30 PM in Room 201/203. This is an opporunity to discuss and ask questions about our newly revised bylaws. We will vote on the bylaws at our annual meeting on Sunday, June 14. Bylaws are viewable online. If you can’t make the meeting, but would like to offer questions or feedback, please email leadership@efreechurch.org.
ROYAL GORGE VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, Sunday, May 31-Thursday, June 4, 6:00-8:30 PM at the Abbey Football Field. This is a community-wide VBS led by our very own beloved Miller family! Tons of kids from all over Fremont County show up each year, which means there is a mighty need for volunteers! The goal is to lift up the name of Jesus and plant seeds of hope through God’s Word to each child who attends. This VBS is for children ages 4-15 and includes worship, Bible teaching, games, crafts, and of course—food! Sign up to help at royalgorgevbs.com.
LEGACY & CHARITABLE GIVING SEMINAR, Saturday, June 6, at 10:00 AM in Room 201/203, and for retirees and those planning for retirement. Jacob Francis, financial advisor from Lionstone Wealth, will be sharing about tax-advantaged charitable giving strategies and legacy giving. Learn how to minimize tax burdens and maximize charitable impact. Topics covered will include QCD, DAF, RMD and CRT. If that is an alphabet you don't know, come and learn more with us!
FREE CHURH FAMILY NIGHT STARTS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 5:30-7:30 PM. As a church body, we’re all one big family! This gathering is for the WHOLE church family no matter your age, stage or make up of your household. Join us for free dinner, worship, and time in God’s Word as we walk through scripture and grow in real faith for real life.
STUDENT MINISTRY CHALLENGE ENVELOPE FUNDRAISER continues! Summit is attending the EFCA’s biennial youth conference in July. This has been instrumental in starting a prayer group at CCHS and has been a catalyst to students taking the step of baptism. Money raised will be used exclusively to lower student costs. Visit the Welcome Center, grab an envelope(s), and return it with the corresponding dollar amount on the envelope.
DIAPER DRIVE ONGOING in support of our local pregnancy center. Place donations at wood wall in lobby now through Father’s Day, and be sure to use a provided shopping list, which are hanging on the woodwall at the back of the lobby. In some of our historic Diaper Drives, we’ve rallied together to help provide their diaper needs for 1/3 of the year!
Last Week's Diaper Drive Totals:
Diapers: 12,976
Wipes: 4,390
Formula: 3213.3 oz
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 fighting long term illnesses & health concerns
OUR COMMUNITY:
MISSIONS: Abundant Life Family Resource & Pregnancy Center
NEIGHBORING EFCA & LOCAL CHURCHES:
OUR CHURCH FAMILY: Those fighting long term illnesses & health concerns
OUR COMMUNITY:
- Social Workers, Child Advocates, Foster Families & Youth
- For 10 more licensed foster homes in Fremont County by 2027
MISSIONS: Abundant Life Family Resource & Pregnancy Center
NEIGHBORING EFCA & LOCAL CHURCHES:
- Connect Church, Cañon City, CO
- The Pulse, Florence, CO
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 2025–2026 spending plan approved by the congregation requires $72,050 monthly income.
March 2026
Week 1: $15,770.90
Week 2: $16,256.50
Week 3: $18,383.53
Week 4: $7,740.25
Week 5: $21,974.69
Total: $80,125.87
April 2026
Week 1: $46,236.70
Week 2: $26,559.30
Week 3: 14,431.35
Total: $85,227.35
May 2026
Week 1: $22,925.09
Week 2: $13,217.54
Week 3: $16,589.11
Total: $52,731.74
May and June are the final 2 reamining months in our current fiscal year. Year to date giving is up $856,075.41 compared to last year’s $768,816.13. We have been able to replenish most of our depleted funds, and we are grateful for the Lord’s faithfulness in your generous giving. For more info, see the dashboard reports available at 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 2025–2026 spending plan approved by the congregation requires $72,050 monthly income.
March 2026
Week 1: $15,770.90
Week 2: $16,256.50
Week 3: $18,383.53
Week 4: $7,740.25
Week 5: $21,974.69
Total: $80,125.87
April 2026
Week 1: $46,236.70
Week 2: $26,559.30
Week 3: 14,431.35
Total: $85,227.35
May 2026
Week 1: $22,925.09
Week 2: $13,217.54
Week 3: $16,589.11
Total: $52,731.74
May and June are the final 2 reamining months in our current fiscal year. Year to date giving is up $856,075.41 compared to last year’s $768,816.13. We have been able to replenish most of our depleted funds, and we are grateful for the Lord’s faithfulness in your generous giving. For more info, see the dashboard reports available at 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