A Voice in the Wilderness

2020-05-13

Thy Kingdom Come

“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:9-10

I invite you to pray these words. Specifically, I encourage you to pray them from Ascension (May 21) to Pentecost (May 31). In doing so you will be joining with millions around the globe who will be praying (as they have for several years now) that God’s kingdom might come in power in the lives of those we love and care about.

Since 2016, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has challenged Christians of all denominations to join in a global movement of prayer: “In praying 'Thy Kingdom Come' we all commit to playing our part in the renewal of the nations and the transformation of communities."

This is from the Thy Kingdom Come website:

“Since its start in May 2016, just three and a half years ago, God has grown Thy Kingdom Come from a dream of possibility into a movement. In 2019 Christians from 172 countries took part in praying ‘Come Holy Spirit’, so that friends and family, neighbors and colleagues might come to faith in Jesus Christ.

This praying together has been across our diversity and differences as every person, household and church are encouraged to pray in their own way. Whilst an astonishing 92% of people said they were praying for family and friends to come to faith in Jesus, and 40% of those taking part in 2019 did so for the first time, we recognize there is much more we can do together to help Thy Kingdom Come be fully in the lifeblood of the Church.

During the 11 days of Thy Kingdom Come, it is hoped that everyone who takes part will:
• Deepen their own relationship with Jesus Christ
• Pray for 5 friends or family to come to faith in Jesus
• Pray for the empowerment of the Spirit that we would be effective in our witness”

Again, I invite you to join with me in prayer for our for those we love (especially those who have not yet come to faith), for our community, and for the world. More information and resources can be found here.

Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your Name. Amen.

Blessings,

Matthew+

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Saturday: Evening Prayer at 5:00 PM 

Time: May 2, 2020 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

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The Gospel according to Matthew

Fr. Matthew is offering a study on the Gospel of Matthew on Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM. Grab your bible and bring your questions as we open the scriptures together.

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Join us at 10:30 on Wednesdays for a Virtual Coffee and Conversation. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and join us for some informal conversation.

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The Labyrinth is Open!

Snow is gone! New mulch lining the path!

So, what is a ‘labyrinth’??

Throughout history labyrinths have been places that were considered special, holy places. They have taken a number of different shapes but they all have one thing in common, they are meant to deliver us, in this tiny pilgrimage, to a different place within, to a place that helps us discover the sense of the holy, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. They were used in the medieval church as a safe substitute for a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, much in the same way that the Stations of the Cross were started by St Francis of Assisi. The most famous, in Notre Dame de Chartres is a huge labyrinth of twelve circuits.

Our labyrinth is a series of circular paths. Taking your time to walk through, meditating as you go, it takes about 40 minutes. Gary and I invite you to come and have some quiet, prayerful time. Please call ahead so we can let you know where it is located on our property.

One day, when this time of social distancing is over we would love to ask you to come inside and join us for a cup of coffee or glass of wine. Until then, feel free to walk it on your own.

Kaye and Gary Piper
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A word about giving

We recognize that there are a lot of folks who have been hit hard during this crisis and are grateful to the generosity of this community.

Some of you have asked what to do with your regular pledge and offering while we are not gathering together on Saturdays and Sundays. You may mail them to the church (we are picking up the mail every day) and we will put them in the offering plate and bless them during the service. You might also consider using bill-pay through you local bank if they offer that service.

This Sunday's Readings

The lectionary readings for this Sunday are:

• Psalm 66:7-18

• 1 Peter 3:13-22

• John 14:15-21

You can read them online here.

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