Sunday, January 18, 2025
The Mission Board is blessed to announce that this year’s Advent Giving was $3,635.08 for Loaves and Fishes
and $2,473 for the Pregnancy Center.
Thank you for your generosity and please continue to ask the Lord's blessing on these ministries.
and $2,473 for the Pregnancy Center.
Thank you for your generosity and please continue to ask the Lord's blessing on these ministries.
Today's Message
1 Samuel: From Anarchy to Monarchy
WHEN FAITH IS FAILING
1 Samuel 13:1-23
PastorAaron Leggett
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Next Week's Passage: 1 Samuel 14
WHEN FAITH IS FAILING
1 Samuel 13:1-23
PastorAaron Leggett
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Next Week's Passage: 1 Samuel 14
Upcoming Connection Opportunities
View all upcoming connection opportunities here.
FREE CHURCH COMMUNITIES, Sundays at 10:30 AM for all adults and kids! These multigenerational groups are a place to gather, grow, and to love others as we love Jesus. Visit us online or at the Welcome Center for more info.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TODAY AT 4:30 PM. We will welcome new members, share financial updates, and hear ministry updates from our staff. Childcare provided infant-2nd grade.
CHILI COOK OFF TODAY AT 5:30 PM to follow the afternoon’s Congregational Meeting. Please bring a side, dessert, or a chili to share. Chilis should be brought in by 4:00 PM to be judged beforehand. Prizes will be awarded for both red and green chilis.
YOUNGLIFE COMMUNITY INTEREST MEETINGS, January 21 at 6:00 PM and/or January 22 at 7:00 PM. These 60 min. meetings will take place at the Keller Williams Office (901 Main St.) and are for those who would love to participate and learn more about helping YoungLife come back to our community. If you can’t attend either meeting, other times are available. Please email ylroyalgorge@gmail.com for info.
MEMBERSHIP CLASSES, Sundays beginning February 15 at 10:30 AM. This four week, elder-led class covers our Statement of Faith and what it looks like to be a member of the Free Church. More info and registration at the Welcome Center or online at www.efreechurch.org/membership.
NOW HIRING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION. To learn more or apply, please visit us online.
FREE CHURCH COMMUNITIES, Sundays at 10:30 AM for all adults and kids! These multigenerational groups are a place to gather, grow, and to love others as we love Jesus. Visit us online or at the Welcome Center for more info.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TODAY AT 4:30 PM. We will welcome new members, share financial updates, and hear ministry updates from our staff. Childcare provided infant-2nd grade.
CHILI COOK OFF TODAY AT 5:30 PM to follow the afternoon’s Congregational Meeting. Please bring a side, dessert, or a chili to share. Chilis should be brought in by 4:00 PM to be judged beforehand. Prizes will be awarded for both red and green chilis.
YOUNGLIFE COMMUNITY INTEREST MEETINGS, January 21 at 6:00 PM and/or January 22 at 7:00 PM. These 60 min. meetings will take place at the Keller Williams Office (901 Main St.) and are for those who would love to participate and learn more about helping YoungLife come back to our community. If you can’t attend either meeting, other times are available. Please email ylroyalgorge@gmail.com for info.
MEMBERSHIP CLASSES, Sundays beginning February 15 at 10:30 AM. This four week, elder-led class covers our Statement of Faith and what it looks like to be a member of the Free Church. More info and registration at the Welcome Center or online at www.efreechurch.org/membership.
NOW HIRING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION. To learn more or apply, please visit us online.
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: Sustaining for our mental and emotional health
MISSIONS: YoungLife Royal Gorge Upcoming Community Interest Meetings
OUR COMMUNITY: Counselors & Therapists
NEARBY EFCA & LOCAL CHURCHES:
OUR CHURCH FAMILY: Sustaining for our mental and emotional health
MISSIONS: YoungLife Royal Gorge Upcoming Community Interest Meetings
OUR COMMUNITY: Counselors & Therapists
NEARBY EFCA & LOCAL CHURCHES:
- Christ First Community Church, Cañon City, CO
- Magnify EFC, Colorado Springs, 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.
The first two weeks of our 3rd Quarter YTD giving totals $46,447.01. The current congregation approved spending plan requires a $72,050 monthly income. YTD giving is $534,436, compared to the previous year’s giving of $481,984. We have received a number of large one-time gifts which account for much of the difference. We are grateful for the Lord’s faithfulness in your generous giving. For info on how giving compares to expenses, as well as other statistics, see the dashboard reports available online available online.
“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
The first two weeks of our 3rd Quarter YTD giving totals $46,447.01. The current congregation approved spending plan requires a $72,050 monthly income. YTD giving is $534,436, compared to the previous year’s giving of $481,984. We have received a number of large one-time gifts which account for much of the difference. We are grateful for the Lord’s faithfulness in your generous giving. For info on how giving compares to expenses, as well as other statistics, see the dashboard reports available online available online.
“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
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
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