Nothing ordinary about it

And just like that we're back to green. Both in nature, as well as in the seasonal life of the church. I'm looking out the window from my office at green grass and trees that are leafing out (and yes a few dandelions) and marveling add the transformation as we transition form one season to the next.

And in the life of the church we have transitioned back to the color green for the season that comes after Pentecost sometimes known as “Ordinary time.” But make no mistake, there is nothing ordinary about it! With the arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost life for God's people is anything but ordinary.

So what do we mean by ordinary time? Maybe one way to look at it is that we have a season to practice putting on Christ. To allow God to form in us the character of his Son. A time to lay down what is earthly in us, and to seek the things that are above where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God!

And while many of us have talked (for about a year now) about the desire to get back to something that feels “ordinary or normal” we still find ourselves in a time of transition. And often times of transition feel uncomfortable either because we're moving too fast…or not fast enough.

With that in mind, I'd like to invite you to look at your life and see how God is taking those parts of your character that seemed ordinary and transforming it into something extraordinary.

Blessings,

Matthew+

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From Bishop Kym:

“While the CDC’s new guidelines are welcome news for us as individuals, they complicate our common life as the Body of Christ. Most congregations are made up of vaccinated, partially vaccinated, and unvaccinated persons. As we consider how we will regather, we must hold in mind all of the young people and those with medical conditions that prevent them from being vaccinated.”

There are still risks to gathering as a group and the safety of all is our highest concern. The following are instructions to help make our worship experience meaningful and safe. 

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Join us  for Worship this Week

Saturday June 5, 2021 5:00 PM:

Holy Eucharist   Cranmer Chapel (in person only)

Sunday June 6, 2021 9:30 AM Mountain Time:

Holy Eucharist   St. John's (online and in-person)

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Technology Upgrade Update

In these changing times, we want to provide all our members as well as our community a way to connect with Saint John’s services. To do this, we need to upgrade our equipment. The cost to do so will be around $3,000. 

To date we have received around $1200 in contributions.  

If you would like to contribute to this project you can make out a check to St. John's and mark it ZOOM UPGRADE. Your contribution is very much appreciated.

Blessings,

Betsy Pettit

Sr. Warden

Coming up...

Sunday Morning Bible Study: Hidden in Christ

We will be starting a 5 week study  on June 6th.

The study (based on the book: "Hidden in Christ - Living as God's beloved" by James Bryan Smith) will cover  Colossians 3:1-17. Each week we will dive into a different section of this amazing passage.

If you want to read the book, you can purchase a copy here. It is written like a 30 day devotional. You might read and meditate on a brief chapter each day.

This Sunday's Readings

The lectionary readings for this Sunday are:

• 1 Samuel 8:4-11, (12-15), 16-20, (11:14-15)

• Psalm 138

• 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1

• Mark 3:20-35

You can read them online here.

A little help please?

Fr. Matthew is looking for some help with the following:

• Folding bulletins and inserts for Sunday morning services.

If you are interested in helping with either of these please contact Fr. Matthew by email or call the Church office at 970-887-2742.

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