A Future with Hope

When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they declared all that God had done with them.  Acts 15:4

The 15^th chapter of the book of Acts records one of the first church councils. Paul and Barnabas  travel to Jerusalem to meet with the elders of the church to resolve some conflicts regarding circumcision. They are then sent out to continue the work that the Lord has called them to do.

This week, the Diocese of Colorado will hold its 133rd Annual Convention. We will gather together (virtually)  for worship as well as to do the business of the church.  Betsy Pettit, Teri Jurgens, Sharry Erzinger, Kaye Piper and I will be representing St. John’s (and Cranmer Chapel). Please keep us and all the delegates in your prayers.

If you would like to participate and/or follow what’s happening you can do so by following the schedule below:

Thursday, October 8

7:00-8:00 pm. Opening Worship will be premiered from Christ Church, Denver, here on this Annual Convention page, on Facebook Live at http://www.Facebook.com/EpiscopalCO, and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/EpiscopalCO.

Friday, October 9

7:00-8:15 pm. We will hear of “A Future with Hope” from our keynote speaker, The Rt. Rev. Robert Wright, Bishop of Atlanta, followed by a conversation with Bishop Wright and Bishop Kym Lucas with time for questions, and then followed with Compline. This session will be available to non-delegates to watch via Facebook Live at http://www.Facebook.com/EpiscopalCO. It will also be recorded and shared post-session on this Annual Convention page.

Saturday, October 10

10:00 am – 12:30 pm. The General Business Session of Convention will begin with Morning Prayer and will conclude with a Convention Address delivered by Bishop Kym. This session will be available to non-delegates to watch via Facebook Live at http://www.Facebook.com/EpiscopalCO. This session will also be recorded and shared post-session on this Annual Convention page.

Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who take counsel in the Diocese of Colorado for the renewal and mission of your Church. Teach us in all things to seek first your honor and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Blessings,

Matthew+

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Join us for Worship this Week

Saturday: Evening Prayer at 5:00 PM 

October 10, 2020 05:00 PM Mountain Time

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Sunday: Morning Prayer at 9:30 AM 

October 11, 2020 09:30 AM Mountain Time 

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You can find a PDF copy for both services by clicking the buttons below.

This Sunday's Readings

The lectionary readings for this Sunday are:

• Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23

• Philippians 4:1-9

• Matthew 22:1-14

You can read them online here.

Bible Study: Ruth

Join in on our current study: The Book of Ruth. Grab your bible and bring your questions as we open the scriptures together.

You can download a summary and outline of the book from the study notes to the NIV (New International Version) here and watch a short video from the Bible Project here.

Our study uses our Sunday Morning Prayer ZOOM link.

CEH Soup Sale

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the annual CEH Soup Supper will not be held in person at the Church of the Eternal Hills this year. Instead we will be fulfilling soup orders for pick up at the church. As always,

the funds from this event will benefit the Eternal Hills Christian Preschool which presently serves families throughout Grand County. It provides quality care for toddlers and preschoolers.

There is no set charge for the soup, but our recommended free-will donation is $15.00 per 32 oz. container, which serves two. If church members are unable to order soup but would like to make a donation, checks may be sent to the address below, made out to CEH and write EH Preschool Soup Sale 2020 in the memo line. The church office will be happy to answer any questions at 970-887-3603.

Details for Eternal Hills Preschool Soup Sale 2020, with your choice of chicken, beef or vegetarian soups, meat based chili or vegetarian chili (and when and where to pick it up) can be found here:

https://tinyurl.com/PreschoolSoupOrders2020

Thank you for your support,

The Mission Committee

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.

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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