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A Voice in the Wilderness

2020-08-25


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What did you learn in school today?

Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. Psalm 25:4-5

What did you learn in school today?

This is the question that many of were asked as kids (and many of us asked as parents) as we came home at the end of the day.  Experts tell us that there tons of better ways to ask the question. All of this got me thinking about how this applies to us as disciples…students of our Lord Jesus.

When did you first learn about Jesus? How did you find out about him? Who was your first teacher of spiritual things? What questions do you still have about God?

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.  Proverbs 1:7

The “fear of the Lord” has more to do with reverence, awe, and honor than being afraid. What if we set the intention each day to be learners…to seek to learn and understand more about the One who created us…sustains us…redeems us. Not out of duty, but in awe and reverence.

What would you like to learn about God today? I wonder what might happen if we allowed Jesus to ask us that question each morning?

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16

Blessings,

Matthew+


Thank you for your faithfulness and generosity

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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Join us for Worship this Week

Saturday: Evening Prayer at 5:00 PM 

August 29, 2020 05:00 PM Mountain Time

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Meeting ID: 974 290 452
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Sunday: Morning Prayer at 9:30 AM 

August 30, 2020 09:30 AM Mountain Time 

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Meeting ID: 997 0942 7503
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You can find a PDF copy for both services by clicking the buttons below.

Evening Prayer
Morning Prayer

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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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?


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 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c

  • Romans 12:9-21

  • Matthew 16:21-28

You can read them online here.

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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