| | A Voice in the Wilderness2020-08-19 | |
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| | Fire! How do you feel when you hear the word? What images come to mind? It is a powerful word. Especially right now with fires burning across our state and one right here in our county. And the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush. He looked, and behold, the bush was burning, yet it was not consumed. Exodus 3:2 Fire! The scriptures speak of fire quite frequently. Moses and the burning bush… The pillar of fire by night leading God’s people in the wilderness… Elijah calling down fire from heaven… Tongues of fire on the heads of the disciples on the day of Pentecost… Fire is often the manifestation or presence of God, both in the old testament and the new. A fire of judgement as well a fire that refines. At times it is the indication of the Holy Spirit at work in God’s people. What if, when we see the smoke or hear of the fires, we as disciples – followers of Jesus – stopped to pray. Yes, pray for rain and for those fighting the fires as well as those who might be in harms way. But pray also that God would burn in our hearts. That the fire of his judgement would bring to light all that is broken and sinful and impure in our lives. And pray that he would come with his refining fire to purify and restore by his love. Almighty and most merciful God, kindle within us the fire of love, that by its cleansing flame we may be purged of all our sins and made worthy to worship you in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP p.111) Blessings, Matthew+ | | |
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| | Update on Fr. Mark Ricker Please continue to pray for Fr. Mark and his family. He is now off of the a ventilator and out of ICU! Fr. Mark has been moved out of the Covid unit to a new floor. He is now allowed 1 visitor every 24 hours. His recent xray still shows that he has severe ARDS (stiffening of the lungs). He is receiving physical therapy everyday to regain his strength. He continues to be in hospital in Tennessee. Here are some prayer requests from his family: - That he would continue to regain COMPLETE strength.
- For comfort & peace during his long hospital stay (he has been there for nearly 3 weeks already).
- That they will be able to wean down his oxygen settings so he can eventually be transferred to an acute rehab or home. (with home health services)
- For successful daily physical, speech, and occupation therapy.
- For wisdom in making important decisions regarding my dad's care once he is able to be transferred from the hospital.
Please continue to pray for his strength and for his lungs to heal. Pray for my siblings and I as we take turns being with dad. I am so thankful for my sweet husband staying home with the 8 kiddos so I can be here. Last and not least, August 21, is my dad's 65th birthday!! Woot woot. If you can PLEASE take time to send him a birthday card to our home, we will make sure to get them to him on his birthday! I know it would greatly cheer him up as I know he is missing hearing/talking to all his friends. 210 Lakeview Dr. Hohenwald TN 38462. Thank you so much for praying and for loving all of us. We truly appreciate it. I now get to read my dad everything u all have been saying to him on here and it makes him smile. God is Faithful!
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| | Join us for Worship this Week Saturday: Evening Prayer at 5:00 PM August 22, 2020 05:00 PM Mountain Time https://us02web.zoom.us/j/974290452?pwd=NUprQTAxN1NET0xZNXRsdnFkTm5HZz09 Meeting ID: 974 290 452
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+19292056099,,974290452#,,#,161595# US (New York) Sunday: Morning Prayer at 9:30 AM August 23, 2020 09:30 AM Mountain Time https://zoom.us/j/99709427503?pwd=dlcydDlxVXZGdzQzRG5XVWNyOUFLdz09 Meeting ID: 997 0942 7503
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| | Supporting Mountain Family Center and Outbreak of Kindness “We rise by lifting others.” – Robert Ingersoll There are many needs here in Grand County during this challenging time. While people are unemployed the government assistance they might receive, would be applied to their housing and utility needs first. Hence there may be little if any left for other necessities such as food, hygiene and toiletry items. The needs from clients from Mountain Family Center have nearly doubled from 640 food pantry visits per month in 2019 to 1100 visits in 2020. Outbreak of Kindness has been distributing approximately 50 boxes/bags of groceries per distribution. God has provided us with a beautiful place to live. We are so blessed to have such surroundings especially during this time of isolation. Could you consider giving back to God by donating to those in need? Our Outreach Committee would like to donate to some of these needs. Currently the funds there are a bit low. Contributions to this group at St John’s would be certainly be welcome. In the long term this would help us to give where the need is greatest. For more immediate needs here are some of the requests made by Outbreak of Kindness and Mountain Family Center: Needs for August 22 for Outbreak of Kindness Eggs Cheese Produce such as carrots, corn, apples, oranges, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, celery, lettuce Bread Canned tuna and chicken Dental hygiene products Shelf stabilized milk Cereal Desserts Pasta Pasta sauce Paper towels and Toilet paper Dog food Body soap
Needs for Mountain Family Center - Regular food pantry needs;
Canned tuna and chicken Crackers- Ritz or Saltines (in individual sleeves), and juice boxes Canned quick meals – ravioli, spaghetti Juice boxes - Weekend Food Totes – these are packs of food that are sent home with children from food insecure homes. One school year of totes for 1 child costs $180.
- If you would like to provide food for these totes here are the items that will go into them;
- Individual packs of cereal
- Individual cups of macaroni and cheese
- Juice boxes
- Gummy fruit snacks
- Slim Jims
Blessings, Deacon Kaye | |
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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. Our study uses our Sunday Morning Prayer ZOOM link. | | |
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| | | This Sunday's Readings The lectionary readings for this Sunday are: Psalm 124 Romans 12:1-8 Matthew 16:13-20
You can read them online here. | | |
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| | Coffee and Conversation 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. Join the Zoom Meeting
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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 (P.O. Box 954 Granby, CO 80446) 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. | | |
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| | Church Directory Now more that ever we want to make sure our church directory is up to date. If you have moved or changed phone numbers in the past year, please click here to fill out your current information. | | |
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