Sunday, November 9, 2025
Today's Message
1 SAMUEL: FROM ANARCHY TO MONARCHY
An Unwanted Calling
1 Samuel 11
Pastor Stephen Moore
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Next week we will hear from EFCA Rocky Mountain District Superintendent, Barry Vetger
An Unwanted Calling
1 Samuel 11
Pastor Stephen Moore
.....
Next week we will hear from EFCA Rocky Mountain District Superintendent, Barry Vetger
Upcoming Connection Opportunities
View all upcoming connection opportunities at www.efreechurch.org/events.
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.
CHAIR TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED, supporting both Children’s & Worship Ministries, by helping set up and take down chairs in the Sanctuary. Your service makes room for over 100 Awana kids to learn about Jesus and prepares our space for gathered worship. You can serve once a month, twice a month, or weekly, depending on your schedule. This role involves lifting, bending, stacking, and movement. Bring a friend, a family member, or join a team and meet new people as you help create a place to worship together. If interested, please note it on a Connect Card or contact the front office.
PROVIDE MEAL SUPPORT FOR OUR COMMUNITY & CHURCH FAMILY. Sign up for Meal Trains on our Give In Kind Page via app or web, or contact the church office if interested in being a part of meal ministry. Pantry staples for Loaves & Fishes can be dropped in the foyer box.We also serve meals every Thursday at Loaves & Fishes. If interested in learning more or in helping prep and/or serve meals, visit the Welcome Center.
MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE MULTI-CHURCH WORSHIP NIGHT, Tonight, 6:00 PM, River City Vineyard Church (245 S. Raynolds).
BRIDGE TO MISSIONS SUNDAY, next week, Sunday, November 16, and is an opportunity to learn more about God’s heart for the nations, and our role in that as a church family and body of believers. Adult and Teen Communities will meet in the Sanctuary at 10:30 AM to hear from the Missions Board. Children’s Communities will meet individually like normal.
STUDENT & CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
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! Registration and more information available online.
SUMMIT YOUTH GROUP, Wednesdays for 6th-12th grade students: Middle School: 6:00-7:15 PM; High School: 7:00-8:30 PM. Visit lobby or web for more info.
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.
CHAIR TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED, supporting both Children’s & Worship Ministries, by helping set up and take down chairs in the Sanctuary. Your service makes room for over 100 Awana kids to learn about Jesus and prepares our space for gathered worship. You can serve once a month, twice a month, or weekly, depending on your schedule. This role involves lifting, bending, stacking, and movement. Bring a friend, a family member, or join a team and meet new people as you help create a place to worship together. If interested, please note it on a Connect Card or contact the front office.
PROVIDE MEAL SUPPORT FOR OUR COMMUNITY & CHURCH FAMILY. Sign up for Meal Trains on our Give In Kind Page via app or web, or contact the church office if interested in being a part of meal ministry. Pantry staples for Loaves & Fishes can be dropped in the foyer box.We also serve meals every Thursday at Loaves & Fishes. If interested in learning more or in helping prep and/or serve meals, visit the Welcome Center.
MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE MULTI-CHURCH WORSHIP NIGHT, Tonight, 6:00 PM, River City Vineyard Church (245 S. Raynolds).
BRIDGE TO MISSIONS SUNDAY, next week, Sunday, November 16, and is an opportunity to learn more about God’s heart for the nations, and our role in that as a church family and body of believers. Adult and Teen Communities will meet in the Sanctuary at 10:30 AM to hear from the Missions Board. Children’s Communities will meet individually like normal.
STUDENT & CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
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! Registration and more information available online.
SUMMIT YOUTH GROUP, Wednesdays for 6th-12th grade students: Middle School: 6:00-7:15 PM; High School: 7:00-8:30 PM. Visit lobby or web for more info.
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 COMMUNITY & CHURCH FAMILY:
MISSIONS: Connections Prison Ministry, Peter Kim, Ministry Director
LOCAL CHURCHES & MINISTRIES:
OUR COMMUNITY & CHURCH FAMILY:
- Doris Shaw, loss of husband, Bob
- Those who have served or are serving in the Military
MISSIONS: Connections Prison Ministry, Peter Kim, Ministry Director
LOCAL CHURCHES & MINISTRIES:
- River City Vineyard, Cañon City, CO
- Pulse Church, 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.
2nd Quarter Giving (Online & Cash/Check) – General Fund Contributions
October 2025
Week 1: $40,500.06
Week 2: $20,942.84
Week 3: $8,298.05
Week 4: $14,728.83
Total: $84,469.78
November 2025
Week 1: $11,339.00
The 2025–2026 spending plan approved by the congregation requires $72,050 monthly income.
We are grateful for the Lord’s faithfulness in your generous giving. November is off to a slow start, but fiscal year-to-date giving is up $55,000 over last year. Financial dashboard reports are available on the church website: 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
2nd Quarter Giving (Online & Cash/Check) – General Fund Contributions
October 2025
Week 1: $40,500.06
Week 2: $20,942.84
Week 3: $8,298.05
Week 4: $14,728.83
Total: $84,469.78
November 2025
Week 1: $11,339.00
The 2025–2026 spending plan approved by the congregation requires $72,050 monthly income.
We are grateful for the Lord’s faithfulness in your generous giving. November is off to a slow start, but fiscal year-to-date giving is up $55,000 over last year. Financial dashboard reports are available on the church website: 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 |
Anette Versaw, Church Administrator, aversaw@efreechurch.org
Aaron Leggett, Pastor of Gathered Worship, aaronL@efreechurch.org
On sabbatical until 11/18
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
Anna Belle Zerby, Secretary, secretary@efreechurch.org
Anette Versaw, Church Administrator, aversaw@efreechurch.org
Aaron Leggett, Pastor of Gathered Worship, aaronL@efreechurch.org
On sabbatical until 11/18
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