Sunday, March 15, 2026
Today's Message
1 Samuel: From Anarchy to Monarchy
FAITHFUL FRIENDSHIP
1 Samuel 20
PastorStephen Moore
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Next Week's Passage: 1 Samuel 21
FAITHFUL FRIENDSHIP
1 Samuel 20
PastorStephen Moore
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Next Week's Passage: 1 Samuel 21
Upcoming Connection Opportunities
HOLY WEEK AT THE FREE CHURCH
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UPCOMING AND ONGOING
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- PASSOVER SEDER MEAL, Thursday, April 2, 5:30 PM in the Student Center. 100 tickets are available and are $20 per person or $80 cap for immediate families. Learn more or register here by Sunday, March 22.
- GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE, Friday, April 3, 6:30 PM. Nursery provided.
- EASTER SUNDAY, Sunday, April 5. TWO Services at 8:00 & 10:30 AM. Free breakfast burritos & egg hunt in between at 9:45 AM.
UPCOMING AND ONGOING
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- BRIDGE TO MISSIONS SUNDAYS, today during 10:30 AM Communities for all teens and adults. These mission focused Sundays provide opportunity to hear from two beloved local ministries, Loaves & Fishes and Journey Quest. Look for your Community’s location in the Student Center or in Room 201/203. Signs will be posted.
- JOIN THE MEAL MINISTRY TEAM! If you are looking for a tangible way to show love and serve within our church body, the Meal Ministry Team may be just the spot for you, and we would love to have you! If interested, please fill out this brief interest form.
- NO SUMMIT YOUTH GROUP, AWANA, OR PRESCHOOL PLAYDATES THIS WEEK. Have a great Spring Break!
- INTERESTED IN RECEIVING OUR QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER? Make sure we have your correct information by filling out a Connect Card and noting “NEWSLETTER,” or send an email to office@efreechurch.org.
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:
MISSIONS: Loaves & Fishes | Journey Quest
OUR COMMUNITY: The Bridge Youth Center & Royal Gorge YoungLife
NEIGHBORING EFCA & LOCAL CHURCHES:
Welcome AMY SWANTZ, our new Administrative Assistant in the front office. She has been an swer to prayer, and we are so grateful to have her join our team!
OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
- Keven Zerby & Anna Belle Manfredo families, loss of Keven’s mother
- Those caring for frail and/or aging loved ones
MISSIONS: Loaves & Fishes | Journey Quest
OUR COMMUNITY: The Bridge Youth Center & Royal Gorge YoungLife
NEIGHBORING EFCA & LOCAL CHURCHES:
- Livingstone Calvary Chapel, Cañon City, CO
- GraceLife Church, Pueblo, CO
Welcome AMY SWANTZ, our new Administrative Assistant in the front office. She has been an swer to prayer, and we are so grateful to have her join our team!
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.
3rd Quarter Giving (Online & Cash/Check) – General Fund Contributions
The 2025–2026 spending plan approved by the congregation requires $72,050 monthly income.
January 2026
Week 1: $26,548.11
Week 2: $19,898.90
Week 3: $18,172.25
Week 4: $6,938.75
Total: $71,558.01
February 2026
Week 1: $23,480.74
Week 2: $12,345.89
Week 3: $16,471.35
Week 4: $12,416.56
Total: $65,714.54
March 2026
Week 1: $15,770.90
Week 2: $16,256.50
Total: $32,027.40
YTD giving is $656,289, compared to the previous year’s giving of $596,727. We received a number of large one-time, beyond regular gifts at the beginning of our fiscal year ($70,000+), which account for much of the difference. We have been able to replenish most of our depleted funds, and 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 for more detailed financial specifics.
YEAR END GIVING STATEMENTS Giving statements have been emailed! If you didn’t receive one, please contact the church office to make sure we have your correct email or to schedule a time to come and pick up a paper copy.
3rd Quarter Giving (Online & Cash/Check) – General Fund Contributions
The 2025–2026 spending plan approved by the congregation requires $72,050 monthly income.
January 2026
Week 1: $26,548.11
Week 2: $19,898.90
Week 3: $18,172.25
Week 4: $6,938.75
Total: $71,558.01
February 2026
Week 1: $23,480.74
Week 2: $12,345.89
Week 3: $16,471.35
Week 4: $12,416.56
Total: $65,714.54
March 2026
Week 1: $15,770.90
Week 2: $16,256.50
Total: $32,027.40
YTD giving is $656,289, compared to the previous year’s giving of $596,727. We received a number of large one-time, beyond regular gifts at the beginning of our fiscal year ($70,000+), which account for much of the difference. We have been able to replenish most of our depleted funds, and 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 for more detailed financial specifics.
YEAR END GIVING STATEMENTS Giving statements have been emailed! If you didn’t receive one, please contact the church office to make sure we have your correct email or to schedule a time to come and pick up a paper copy.
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