From Think to Thank

A good friend of mine reminded me the other day that if you change one letter, THINK becomes THANK.  But that one letter makes a big difference. I am often caught up in thinking…and often it takes me out of the here and now. I can easily focus on things that are happening or could happen in our world...and my thinking can quickly turn to fear, anger, or despair.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8

In this verse from Philippians, the apostle Paul gives us an amazing list to “think” about.  As I reflect on it, I find myself moving from thinking to thanking. And as I give thanks, I find peace, serenity, and joy even in the midst of events that are out of my control.

What are you thinking about these days? How might you move from Thinking to Thanking?

Blessings,

Matthew+

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Join us for Worship this Week

Saturday: Evening Prayer at 5:00 PM 

October 17, 2020 05:00 PM Mountain Time

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Sunday: Morning Prayer at 9:30 AM 

October 18, 2020 09:30 AM Mountain Time 

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This Sunday's Readings

The lectionary readings for this Sunday are:

• Psalm 99

• 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

• Matthew 22:15-22

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.

Trunk (Trick) or Treat!

We will be down on Main Street (masked up and following social distancing protocols) on October 30th passing out goodies to the kids and families in our community. Come “Trunk and Treat with us down at “The Lot” at the Granby Visitor’s Center.

If you would like to help with Candy please contact matthew.frey@stjohnsgranby.org (970-887-2742)

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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