Sunday, May 3, 2026
Today's Message
TODAY’S TEACHING NOTES
1 SAMUEL: FROM ANARCHY TO MONARCHY
Trusting In God’s Love
Psalm 52
Pastor Daniel Van Camp
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Next Week's Passage: 1 Samuel 23
1 SAMUEL: FROM ANARCHY TO MONARCHY
Trusting In God’s Love
Psalm 52
Pastor Daniel Van Camp
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Next Week's Passage: 1 Samuel 23
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 to learn more.
FRONT OFFICE CLOSED THIS WEEK, Monday, May 4 as staff will be taking an out of office prayer day.
MAY IS FOSTER CARE AWARENESS MONTH. Visit Foster Fremont’s table in the lobby to learn more about how you can support and partner with foster care here in Fremont County (& be sure to snag a prayer guide!).
MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING, Tuesday, May 5, 6:00 PM. Join us every first Tuesday of the month as we pray for over our world, community, & church.
STUDENT MINISTRY CHALLENGE ENVELOPE FUNDRAISER starts this week! Summit is attending the EFCA’s biennial youth conference this summer, which has been instrumental in starting a prayer group at CCHS, as well as being a catalyst to several students taking the step of baptism. Money raised will be used exclusively to lower student costs. Visit the Welcome Center, grab an envelope(s), and return it with corresponding dollar amount.
DIAPER DRIVE STARTS NEXT SUNDAY! Our Missions Board is sponsoring a Diaper Drive, Mother’s Day-Father’s Day, to support our local Pregnancy Center. We are accepting formula, wipes, and diapers (larger sizes most needed!). Place donations at wood wall in lobby.
SUMMIT YOUTH GROUP, Wednesdays for 6th-12th grade students: Middle School: 6:00-7:15 PM; High School: 7:00-8:30 PM. Learn more online or by visiting the Welcome Center.
FINANCIAL MINISTRY ASSISTANT UPDATE: We are grateful for Tracy Matthews, who has graciously served as our financial ministry assistant since December 2021. After hours of volunteer service, she is ready to pass the torch. The Financial Stewardship Team is searching for a new person to fill this small, part-time hourly position, which requires attention to detail and experience with Quickbooks/accounting: www.efreechurch.org/apply.
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 to learn more.
FRONT OFFICE CLOSED THIS WEEK, Monday, May 4 as staff will be taking an out of office prayer day.
MAY IS FOSTER CARE AWARENESS MONTH. Visit Foster Fremont’s table in the lobby to learn more about how you can support and partner with foster care here in Fremont County (& be sure to snag a prayer guide!).
MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING, Tuesday, May 5, 6:00 PM. Join us every first Tuesday of the month as we pray for over our world, community, & church.
STUDENT MINISTRY CHALLENGE ENVELOPE FUNDRAISER starts this week! Summit is attending the EFCA’s biennial youth conference this summer, which has been instrumental in starting a prayer group at CCHS, as well as being a catalyst to several students taking the step of baptism. Money raised will be used exclusively to lower student costs. Visit the Welcome Center, grab an envelope(s), and return it with corresponding dollar amount.
DIAPER DRIVE STARTS NEXT SUNDAY! Our Missions Board is sponsoring a Diaper Drive, Mother’s Day-Father’s Day, to support our local Pregnancy Center. We are accepting formula, wipes, and diapers (larger sizes most needed!). Place donations at wood wall in lobby.
SUMMIT YOUTH GROUP, Wednesdays for 6th-12th grade students: Middle School: 6:00-7:15 PM; High School: 7:00-8:30 PM. Learn more online or by visiting the Welcome Center.
FINANCIAL MINISTRY ASSISTANT UPDATE: We are grateful for Tracy Matthews, who has graciously served as our financial ministry assistant since December 2021. After hours of volunteer service, she is ready to pass the torch. The Financial Stewardship Team is searching for a new person to fill this small, part-time hourly position, which requires attention to detail and experience with Quickbooks/accounting: www.efreechurch.org/apply.
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:
- Judy Clodfelter, loss of her brother
- Rhonda Brown, undergoing knee replacement surgery this week
- OUR COMMUNITY:
- Foster Parents, Social Workers, Guardian Ad Litems, CASAs, and other DHS employees & foster care supports
- For 10 more licensed foster homes in Fremont County by 2027
- NEIGHBORING EFCA & LOCAL CHURCHES:
- Catalyst Church, Cañon City, CO
- Covenant Grace 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.
3rd Month Giving (Online & Cash/Check) – General Fund Contributions
The 2025–2026 spending plan approved by the congregation requires $72,050 monthly income.
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
Week 3: $18,383.53
Week 4: $7,740.25
Week 5: $21,974.69
Total: $80,125.87
April 2026
Week 1: $46,236.70
Week 2: $26,559.30
Week 3: 14,431.35
Total: $85,227.35
April is the first month of our last fiscal quarter. We are grateful for the Lord’s faithfulness in your generous giving. For more info, see the dashboard reports available on the church website at 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
3rd Month Giving (Online & Cash/Check) – General Fund Contributions
The 2025–2026 spending plan approved by the congregation requires $72,050 monthly income.
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
Week 3: $18,383.53
Week 4: $7,740.25
Week 5: $21,974.69
Total: $80,125.87
April 2026
Week 1: $46,236.70
Week 2: $26,559.30
Week 3: 14,431.35
Total: $85,227.35
April is the first month of our last fiscal quarter. We are grateful for the Lord’s faithfulness in your generous giving. For more info, see the dashboard reports available on the church website at 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
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