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Sunday, November 9, 2025
In-Person and ZOOM Service 
"The Joy of Doing"

This Sunday, Denise will share what stewardship means and what we can do to foster better stewardship.

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” — Matthew 6:21

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.”
— Colossians 3:23

“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap.” — Luke 6:38

“What a privilege to be here on the planet to contribute your unique donation to humankind. Each face in the rainbow of colors that populate our world is precious and special.” — Morris Dees

“For me, the opposite of scarcity is not abundance. It's enough. I'm enough. My kids are enough.” — Brene Brown

“I think people forget that it doesn't take a big donation to help someone, just a lot of little donations.” — Hannah Teter

“The poverty of our century is unlike that of any other. It is not, as poverty was before, the result of natural scarcity, but of a set of priorities imposed upon the rest of the world by the rich.” — John Berger

This Sunday's bulletin
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​If you missed last week's service, scroll to the bottom of this column to learn about it!

TO ATTEND REGULAR INDOOR AND ZOOM SERVICES:
Most or our indoor services are also accessible by Zoom:
  • To attend a Zoom Service: CLICK HERE.
  • ​We typically post a video of any indoor worship service on YouTube if it becomes available. A list of all virtual services, their Worship Service bulletins, and sermon transcripts (if available) are published on: the Sermons web page.
  • NOTE: Masks are optional for indoor services. ​
Did You Miss A Previous Service?
October 26, 2025: ​"Mercy or Contempt"

I​n the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, there are two men, two offerings and two prayers. One filled with "grateful" contempt and the other with pleas for mercy-filled forgiveness.  Which one will you choose?

“There are three things in the world that deserve no mercy: hypocrisy, fraud, and tyranny.” — Frederick William Robertson

“There is no mercy in a system that makes health care a luxury. There is no mercy in a country that turns their back on those most in need of protection: the elderly, the poor, the sick, and the suffering.”  — Joe Kennedy III

​“Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures.” — Cesar Chavez
 
“Our government... teaches the whole people by its example. If the government becomes the lawbreaker, it breeds contempt for law; it invites every man to become a law unto himself; it invites anarchy.” — Louis D. Brandeis

Last Sunday's bulletin

Why do we do what we do?

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People often ask us if we think that what we are doing at the church is really making a difference. Many suggest that we do not have the resources, skills, or staff to help everyone. Others say we are contributing to the problem. And still others urge us to close down all together.
 
What we want to tell the world is, “Yes, absolutely, we are making a difference . . . one person at a time and one relationship at a time!”
 
To illustrate this, we want to share a real-life letter from the mother of a young woman we helped. She gave us permission to publish this letter. This is why we do what we do!
 
April 11, 2022
 
Pastor Steve Ramer,
 
Hello, my name is Terry Krook-Halleck. I just wanted to share my daughter Tara Krook’s successful journey story with you.
 
It is important to us to let you and others who sponsor your program know, that it is worth every effort your program offers. The people who have found their way to your church have lost their way in life. They all have different reasons, but all have found their way to your door somehow, and I believe it is through the grace of God that our daughter Tara did.
 
Her story starts after she had been on the streets for 2-1/2 years, before ending up in the hospital twice, for several weeks from drug abuse. She had been released from the hospital, out to the streets, with no place to go. She walked over to a curb (which happened to be in front of the church) and sat down with her plastic bag containing all her belongings.
 
Then, like an angel, Renee saw Tara sitting there with a look of despair. Renee invited her into an already crowded dwelling [the church], full of people just like Tara. Renee assigned Tara to a spot  that used to be the alter before Covid. This was Tara’s new safe home off the streets.
 
Renee was kind, helpful, and had a great sense of humor, even though the others were down and out too. She brought a glimmer of hope to Tara.
 
Renee helped Tara connect with other resources in the community so she could move forward. Renee also helped Tara get the courage to finally reach out to her family (me, her mom) in Minnesota. We had no idea where she was for many months. We weren’t even sure if she was alive.
 
That reconnection led us to inviting her home for Christmas. From that visit, she decided (on her own) that it was time for her to go into treatment. She did and completed 8 months of it.
 
Tara has been sober for 1-1/2 years. She got to go back to Fort Collins to visit her 3 kids who live with their dad. And she got to stop by and visit Renee at the church. It was such a happy reunion.
 
Tara now has an apartment, a part-time job and 2 cats. She is happy and doing well.
 
Renee saved her life that day. Each and every homeless person has their own story, but I am happy to be sharing that Tara is one of the lucky ones who made it through.
 
We are thankful for this church and their generosity. I pray that more can be as thankful and lucky as Tara.
 
There are angels amongst us.
 
Sincerely thankful,
 
Terry Krook-Halleck
​FCMF: Authentic, Compassionate, And Inclusive!
​Here at Fort Collins Mennonite Fellowship (FCMF), we practice the "radical inclusivity" of Jesus. This means working with, having compassion for, and getting to know people who, as Jesus said, are the “least of us” and are often on the margins of society. 
Whether it’s welcoming sexual and gender minorities into our community, helping homeless families in the Faith Family Hospitality program, welcoming homeless individuals who visit us for warmth, food, and fellowship, helping immigrants, or working for a healthcare system that benefits all, we try to walk in the footsteps of Jesus as best we can.
We use our hands to do God's work, focusing on issues of social justice, peace, and helping those in need. 

FCMF 50th Anniversary Celebration was a BIG Success!

More the 80 people attended our FCMF 50th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 14. THANK YOU to all who attended the event and worked on it!

And what a group effort it was getting ready for the event. We had quite a crew at church doing lots of cleaning and yardwork. We had a wonderful committee that kept track of everything that needed to get done to put on the event (The committee started its work in May!).

We had folks who put together the service and others who decided on music, musicians, and speakers. We had folks who organized all the infrastructure (tables, chairs, shade tents, plates, utensils, etc.). Lots of folks preparing food. And we had folks taking photos.

All the planning came together when folks started to arrive on Sunday. It was wonderful to see “old” faces, as well as current faces, and some new ones too.

Even better, it was great to see a full house in the sanctuary!

The singing was amazing, thanks to the great songs selected by our pastor and others.

It was terrific to hear former pastors reminisce and listen to Santana’s heartfelt testimonial — a fitting finale to our service
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Of course, the potluck at Library Park was overflowing with phenomenal food choices, from delicious hot dishes, to fresh salads, and scrumptious desserts. Everything was mouth-watering. People went back for seconds . . and even thirds.

All around the tables at the park, conversations were rampant as everyone enjoyed catching up.

And of course, the music that followed the potluck was exceptional. Betwixt n Between just can’t be beat. Their instrumental talent and heart-felt words are a joy to listen to.

We certainly hope some of our celebration visitors will come back and join us for Sunday services!
Help Us Celebrate our Faith and Service by Donating!

UPDATE (19 September 2025) - We are 82% there. This is our big push -- only $2,811 left to go!

Let's aim for the $2,000 mark, then the $1,500, then the $1,000, then the $500, and then we'll be there.

Put on your thinking caps and think of ways to tell others about us. If you attended our 50th Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 14, reflect on Santana's testimonial. That might remind you of just how much our church has helped people when you try to tell others about us!

Thanks again and we couldn't do it without you! Please consider donating and telling your friends:
FCMF 500-50 GoFundMe

Here's the scoop . . .

This year, Fort Collins Mennonite Fellowship (FCMF) is celebrating a monumental milestone: 50 years of faithful service and compassionate outreach to our community in Fort Collins. This celebration is made even more special as 2025 also marks the 500th Anniversary of the Anabaptist movement, which inspires our commitment to peace, justice, and service.
 
For decades, FCMF has been a beacon of hope, dedicating itself to helping those experiencing homelessness and advocating for systemic change. Through meal programs, shelter initiatives, essential hygiene resources and a ministry rooted in compassion, we have tirelessly lived out Christ’s call to love our neighbors in both word and action. However, this mission has now exceeded the financial capability of our small congregation.
 
Want to Know What we Accomplished in One Year?
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We want to raise $15,550 to augment our existing budget for our homeless outreach so that we can provide continuous and expanded services throughout the year for this growing need.
 
Please visit our 50-500 GoFundMe site to contribute:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/celebrating-500-and-50-years-of-faith-and-service
 
Your contribution will be used to:
  • Keep the lights and heat on 24/7 for the people living in and using the services provided
  • Provide hygiene products
  • Provide laundry products
  • Provide towels, washcloths, shower supplies
  • Supplement the food supplies we receive from the Larimer County Food Bank
 
We hope to find 20 individuals able and willing to give $500 and 110 additional individuals able and willing to contribute $50 to help us reach our goal. Any amount is appreciated and if you are not able to donate, please share this letter with another who may be able to help us reach our goal.
 
FCMF believes that everyone deserves a safe place to call home, a meal to share, and a community that cares. With your support, we can continue to live out these values and mark this significant anniversary with gratitude and hope.
 
Please visit our GoFundMe page to contribute:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/celebrating-500-and-50-years-of-faith-and-service
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Our True Sanctuary program also made the cover of Anabaptist World Magazine:
https://anabaptistworld.org/blessed-with-new-friends/

To learn more about what we do, go to our Homeless Outreach page or read our ​special sermon.