How will you grow during Lent?

I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self‑examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self‑denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word.  BCP p.265

Every year we hear this invitation to a holy lent on Ash Wednesday. In it we are reminded that the season of Lent is as much about taking things up and putting them into action as it is about putting things down and giving them up.

All the actions listed in the “invitation” are practices that Christians around the world have followed since the days of the early church. They are tools that help us grow in our relationship with our Lord, as individuals as well as his body, IF we are willing to pick them up and use them.

I encourage you to one or two and make them your Lenten practices. Ask God to reveal more and more of himself to you as you pray, fast, and read. The goal is not the practice itself but the deepening of your relationship with and in Christ.

Blessings,

Matthew+

Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our  life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.  (BCP p. 100)

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 March 5, 2022 5:00 PM:

Holy Eucharist   Cranmer Chapel (in person only)

Sunday March 6, 2022 9:30 AM: 

Holy Eucharist (online and in-person)

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Coming up...

We have a new prayer ministry coordinator at St. John’s!

Please join us in welcoming Janet Chubb in her leadership of this important ministry in encouraging us to pray for the many needs in our community and the world.

How blessed we would be if we found ourselves face-to-face with our Lord in this life as Abraham did. That may not happen. But one thing that will happen is we may cause our Father's face to shine with joy if he sees his children lift up their sisters and brothers in Christ with love and prayer, particularly in times of affliction, just as he has lifted us into his arms since before we were born. If you know of someone the prayer group may hold in love and prayer or if you would like to join this ministry, please contact Janet Chubb at sherpani1@yahoo.com or (785)409-5595.

Prayers for Ukraine and Russia

“In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me.” Psalm 120:1

Lord, we call to you in our distress.

We lift up the people of Ukraine and Russia before you. We call to you for mercy and peace. Bring comfort to the bereaved, bring an end to violence.

Lord, we call to you in our distress.

We pray for the church in Ukraine and Russia, give strength to use their hands for healing, and courage to speak truth, justice, and love.

Lord, we call to you in our distress.

We pray for world leaders, guide their responses to this crisis, may hope and grace triumph over fear and hate.

Lord, we call to you in our distress.

We lift our fears, our sorrows, and our hopes to you. God of peace, God of love, have mercy on our world, have mercy on Ukraine and Russia.

Lord, we call to you in our distress.

From the Archbishops of Canterbury and York:

A Prayer for Ukraine

God of peace and justice,
we pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow,
that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or peace,
for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions.
Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear,
that you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Amen

Archbishop Justin Welby, Canterbury
Archbishop Stephen Cottrell, York

From our Prayer Book

Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace, as children of one Father; to whom be dominion and glory, now and for ever.  Amen. (BCP p.815)

Almighty God our heavenly Father, guide the nations of the world into the way of justice and truth, and establish among them that peace which is the fruit of righteousness, that they may become the kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (BCP p.816)

Almighty Father, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of all: govern the hearts and minds of those in authority, and bring the families of the nations, divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin, to be subject to his just and gentle rule; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Shopping List for Mountain Family Center

Next time you shop, why not pick up a few of the following items for MFC.

• Crackers
• Tuna
• Cereal (especially oatmeal in individual packets)
• Granola bars

This Sunday's Readings

The lectionary readings for this Sunday are:

• Deuteronomy 26:1-11

• Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16

• Romans 10:8b-13

• Luke 4:1-13

You can read them online here.

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