Sunday, May 31, 2026
Today's Message
TODAY’S TEACHING NOTES
1 SAMUEL: FROM ANARCHY TO MONARCHY
Psalm 142
Pastor Stephen Moore
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Next Week's Passage: 1 Samuel 25
1 SAMUEL: FROM ANARCHY TO MONARCHY
Psalm 142
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.
FREE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHTS, WEDNESDAYS BEGINNING JUNE 10, 5:30-7:15 PM. As a church body, we’re all one big family! This gathering is for the WHOLE church family no matter your age or stage or what your household looks like. Join us for free dinner, worship, and time in God’s Word as we look at the characteristics of Jesus. No Family Night on June 24 and July 15.
ROYAL GORGE VBS begins today, 6:00-8:30 PM at the Abbey Football Field. This is a community-wide VBS that will run from Sunday-Thursday. 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! Learn more 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!
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!
FREE CHURCH FAMILY NIGHTS, WEDNESDAYS BEGINNING JUNE 10, 5:30-7:15 PM. As a church body, we’re all one big family! This gathering is for the WHOLE church family no matter your age or stage or what your household looks like. Join us for free dinner, worship, and time in God’s Word as we look at the characteristics of Jesus. No Family Night on June 24 and July 15.
ROYAL GORGE VBS begins today, 6:00-8:30 PM at the Abbey Football Field. This is a community-wide VBS that will run from Sunday-Thursday. 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! Learn more 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!
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: 3,412
Diapers: 3,412
Wipes: 4,590
Formula: 234.3 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 caring for loved ones who are battling long-term illness
OUR COMMUNITY:
MISSIONS: Abundant Life Family Resource & Pregnancy Center
NEIGHBORING EFCA & LOCAL CHURCHES:
Today we are honored to celebrate and partner with the Chandler and Griffin families who are dedicating their precious children to the Lord.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY: Those caring for loved ones who are battling long-term illness
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:
- Expedition Church, Cañon City, CO
- The Peak EFC, Pueblo West, CO
Today we are honored to celebrate and partner with the Chandler and Griffin families who are dedicating their precious children to the Lord.
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
Week 4: $8,665.53
Total: $61,397.27
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
Week 4: $8,665.53
Total: $61,397.27
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