CHURCH UNITED: I CORINTHIANS SERIES
THE SCANDAL OF THE CROSS
1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5
Pastor Stephen Moore

Next week's passage: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

View all upcoming connection opportunities at www.efreechurch.org/events.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIPS, Sunday, 10:35 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.

• MEANINGFUL MEMBERSHIP | Chapel
  • This elder-led class explores our Statement of Faith and what it looks like to be a member of the Free Church.
• WHY JESUS | Room 101
  • We’ll address the tough questions that people have about Jesus and point them back to the scriptural truths about our Savior. 

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.

OCTOBER IS PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH! Notes of thanks, prayer, and encouragement can be left at the front office or through Give In Kind page on our app or website. We appreciate all our pastors do!

SUMMIT BRING A FRIEND NERF NIGHT, Wednesday, October 21, Middle School: 6:00-7:15 PM; High School: 7:00-8:30 PM. Free pizza, bring-a-friend raffles, and an epic nerf battle! Blasters and darts provided. BYO blaster if desired. Learn more www.efreechurch.org.youth.

AWANA, Wednesdays, 5:40-7:15 PM. Children 3 yrs. old through 5th grade are invited to join us for fun and fellowship as we hide God’s word in our hearts!

Thank you to everyone who donated pumpkins for AWANA this past week! And a big thank you for River City Vineyard’s partnership in donating over 60-some big pumpkins! As we seek to make Jesus known throughout our community, what a blessing to see the CHURCH at work beyond the walls of any one congregation.

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: Cliff Landers, Glen Ensinger, and others in our midst in need of healing and recovery

OUR COMMUNITY: Law Enforcement

NEIGHBORING EFCA & LOCAL CHURCHES: 

• First Baptist Church, Cañon City, CO
• Cross & Crown Church, Colorado Springs, CO

MISSIONS: Eden's Glory, Annie Schomaker, Program Director

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.

August 2026
Week 1: $18,163.02
Week 2: $23,139.03
Week 3: $15,520.93
Week 4: $14,780.00
Week 5: $21,811.60
Total: $93,414.58

September 2026
Week 1: $16,789.05
Week 2: $16,656.02
Week 3: $21,698.57
Week 4: $19,518.01
Total: $74,661.65

October 2026
Week 1: $16,951.95
Week 2: $34,461.31
Week 3: $11,585.35
Total: $62,998.61

GOD HAS BLESSED US! The church's financial position has improved. This has allowed the Mission Team to once again include the Abundant Life Pregnancy Center and Loaves in Fishes as part of our ongoing monthly support! We are grateful for the Lord's faithfulness through your generous giving as it supports the ministry and mission of our church. 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

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