It's not too soon!

It's not too soon to start thinking about Advent. And so I want to make you aware of some opportunities to help us prepare.

The first is an invitation from the women's ministry Lord of the valley to join their Advent study. They are using the book: “The Heart That Grew Three Sizes” by Matt Rawle (available by clicking here). They are meeting on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month in November and December. (And yes, that means that we missed the first meeting but... on Thursday November 11th there will be an opportunity at 5:30 in the evening to both preview the study as well as catch up before the next session.)

The second opportunity comes with the adopting of families for Mountain Families Christmas gift giving. We're still working out the details but would like to adopt at least five families. We will have more information coming out about this soon.

Finally, we will have the opportunity for a Sunday morning lectionary-based study during Advent using the book: “Prepare the way” by Rich Lambert.

So take a look. You can check out the books for study online. And be on the lookout For more information regarding how you might help adopt a family for Christmas.

Blessings,

Matthew+

Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Join us  for Worship this Week

There are still risks to gathering as a group and the safety of all is our highest concern. While we are no longer requiring that you sign-up for Sunday mornings, the following instructions  are to help make our worship experience meaningful and safe. 

Please read the instructions here.

Saturday November 6, 2021 5:00 PM:

Holy Eucharist   Cranmer Chapel (in person only)

Sunday November 7, 2021 9:30 AM: 

Holy Eucharist (online and in-person)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/99709427503?pwd=dlcydDlxVXZGdzQzRG5XVWNyOUFLdz09

Meeting ID: 997 0942 7503

Passcode: 179982

One tap mobile

+16699006833,,99709427503#,,,,*179982# US (San Jose)

+12532158782,,99709427503#,,,,*179982# US (Tacoma)

You can find a PDF copy for the service by clicking the button below.

Daylight Savings Ends Nov. 7

Remember: This weekend the clocks fall back Saturday evening for Daylight Saving Time. Plan accordingly, or you can be here early to help us set up.

Coming up...

Sunday Morning Bible Study

The Promised One: Seeing Jesus in Genesis

We hope you will join us in our  bible study on Sunday August 29th.  We are reading and studying the book of Genesis using Nancy Guthrie’s book: The Promised One.

From Nancy’s website:

“The Promised One provides a fresh look at the book of Genesis, leading readers in discovering how its stories, symbols, people, and promises point to Christ.”

You can order a copy of the book on Amazon here.

You can find out more about our study here.

Next Sunday (Nov. 7) we will be discussing chapter 9:

Week 9 Joseph (Genesis 37 - 50)

“Trick or Treat" was amazing!

A huge thank you to everyone who made this year’s “Trick or Treat” on Main Street such a success! We passed out over 300 full sized candy bars to the delight and amazement of our “trick or treaters.” A big shout out to Jill and Larry DiPasquale who came to help!

5th Sunday Celebration in Kremmling

On All Hallows Eve in the County of Grand

We all headed to Kremmling with goodies in hand.

'Twas a Treat, I assure you…not a Trick so offending,

As we worshiped together with such good folks attending.

We shared the Lord’s table and hung out a while

And passed out some goodies in fellowship style.

As the church in Grand County…the bonds that we share

We encouraged each other with our joy, love, and care!

If you missed this encounter, please don't be aghast...

We'll meet again soon...we had such a blast!

This Sunday's Readings

The lectionary readings for this Sunday are:

• Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17

• Psalm 127

• Hebrews 9:24-28

• Mark 12:38-44

You can read them online here.

Mountain Family Center

Here are the needs for MFC:

• Saltine crackers - box of individual packs
• Ritz crackers - boxes of individual packs
• Boxed cereal - any kind
• Granola or breakfast bars

Upcoming need for Thanksgiving:

Mountain Family Center will be giving out gift certificates. 

Thanks to all of you who are so generous to the needs of those here in Grand County.
Deacon Kaye

Gently used large coats

We are collecting gently used large winter coats. Over the years we have been working with several families in Kremmling who work outdoors year round. As winter approaches we are hoping to collect some used coats to help keep them warm. Would you look through your closets and see if you have any large winter coats that you can donate? Coats can be dropped off at St. John's and Deacon Kaye will pick them up. Thank you!

May we pray for you?

We are trying to regularly update our Prayer List. Please let me know of those you wish to add to the list as well as those you feel need to remain on our weekly prayer list.

We will pray for all of these folks during our weekend services at the end of the Prayers of the People. They will also be included on our list for St. John’s Prayer Group.

Certainly, loved ones may be added at any time as needed.

Please send me your requests via email at:

kayehikerpiper@gmail.com

Thank you,

Deacon Kaye

Church Directory

We are in the process of updating our church directory. Please click here to fill out your current information.

© Copyright, 2026, St. John the Baptist Episcopal • 390 E Garnet Ave, Granby, CO 80446

You are receiving this email because you requested to receive news from St. John the Baptist Episcopal. 
Click here to leave mailing list