Wednesday August 20, 2008




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   Church Announcements
   August 17 - 23


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Summer Book Review:  Rev. Schuster’s focus will be the book, Failing America’s Faithful:  How Today’s Churches are Mixing God with Politics and Losing Their Way by Kathleen Kennedy Townsend on Wed., Aug. 20th, 7:00 p.m.  Light supper served at 6:00 p.m. in the Parlor.

All Church Basketball Tournament:  Come join the basketball tournament on Sat., Aug. 23rd, 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the church parking lot. Information, call Yvonne Myers, 225-3731.

Preserving Family Histories for Generations to Come:  If you are interested in working on a memoir of your life and family history, join us on Monday, Aug. 25th, at  2:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.

Youth Kick-Off-Lock-In:  Join the youth for the kick-off-lock-in Saturday, Sept. 6th featuring a 22 foot slip and slide, B-B-Q, movies, games and more.  Starting at 6:00 p.m. Contact  Rev. Kershaw, 482-2436,  for more information.

A Journey Into Christian Art:  Gregg Dawson will lead this class Sept. 7th - Nov. 16th, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Sunday mornings.  Please register before Aug. 27th by calling the church office, 482-2436, so books ($33.00 each) can be ordered.

Habitat for Humanity--Is It Time?:  It’s not about the number of houses—it’s about giving children the security of a permanent home and encouragement for the future.  It’s about permanently changing the lives of a family and helping them break away from dependency on rent subsidized support programs.  Habitat is a HAND UP PROGRAM! Visit us at the Habitat table in Fellowship Hall.  Learn more why you should want to support Habitat through this month’s special offering, August 31st.

Blind Boys of Alabama and Preservation Hall Jazz Band:  At Lincoln Center, Sept. 16-20th, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Sept. 21st, 2:00 p.m.  We can get the tickets for $19 with a group of 20.  Bring check to the church office by Aug. 31st indicating the day you would like to go.  The suggestion is that we target Wednesday, Sept. 17th for a group.  We need to know by Sept. 1st.  Information call Ray Miller, 482-2436.

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Sunday Worship Schedule

   8:00 AM Worship in the chapel
   9:15 AM Worship in the sanctuary
   9:30 - 10:25 AM Sunday school
   10:45 AM Worship in the sanctuary
   CrossWalk Contemporary Worship
   11:30 AM Lunch and table fellowship
   11:50 AM Worship service in the Parlor

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  Contact us today

  The First United Methodist Church
  1005 Stover at Elizabeth
  Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
  Church Office Telephone: (970) 482-2436
  Church Fax Number: (970) 221-5833
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  2-Day Community Garage Sale
  August 22nd & 23rd - Mark Your Calendar


The First United Methodist Church will hold a HUGE 2-day community garage sale from August 22nd through August 23rd. At this event you will find a variety of high quality, pre-owned items for sale including: bikes, tools, cooking supplies, exercise equipment, household items and much, much more. Come browse our selection and enjoy spending part of your weekend with us. For more information please call the church office.

  Experience a Free preview of a
  Faith Club in Action!

  A series of community events
  you don't want to miss!


Join faith communities across Fort Collins to get the discussion started. In advance of the the Faith Club event November 11th; The Islamic Center of Fort Collins, First United Methodist Church and Congregation Har Shalom will host appetizer events where you can learn how interfaith dialog can work. All events are FREE and open to the community. Click here to learn more.



 An Outreach...
  Wellington United Methodist Fellowship

It began six months ago as an outreach of First Church, Fort Collins and the Rocky Mountain Conference. "Have church, will travel!" is a phrase used by many of the participants. Choir members, instrumental groups, First Church members travel north to share their talents and mingle with Wellington attendees. A portable pulpit, battery candles, Methodist hymnals, curriculum for Sunday School, toys for nursery, coffee pot are toted in and out of Eyestone Elementary School in a spirit of love, comraderie, excitement. Help us continue spreading the word to friends and neighbors.
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