Growing together in Christ…as we Learn

When did you first learn about Jesus? How did you find out about him? Who was your first teacher of spiritual things? What questions do you still have about God?

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.  Proverbs 1:7

The “fear of the Lord” has more to do with reverence, awe, and honor than being afraid. What if we set the intention each day to be learners…to seek to learn and understand more about the One who created us…sustains us…redeems us. Not out of duty, but in awe and reverence.

What would you like to learn about God today? I wonder what might happen if we allowed Jesus to ask us that question each morning?

Why not ask God to give us the heart of a student (disciple?) every time we came together to worship? Imagine what God might teach us and show us as we come and sit before him with the intention to learn.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16

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 12, 2022 5:00 PM:

Holy Eucharist   Cranmer Chapel (in person only)

Sunday March 13, 2022 9:30 AM: 

Holy Eucharist (online and in-person)

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Coming up...

Music for Easter

Easter is coming, and music is such an important part of lifting our hearts in worship as we celebrate the powerful work of Jesus’ death and victorious resurrection.

Would you be interested in adding your voice (or other instrument) to special music for Easter Sunday? Kay and I would love to have a small chorus willing to offer one or two special pieces in celebration.

No special skill or training required - just a heart wanting to lift praise to our glorious king and savior. We anticipate one rehearsal -perhaps on a Saturday morning - to prepare. No long-term commitment required.

Please contact Fr. Matthew, Kay or Katharine with your YES!  by Sunday March 13th.

Small and Rural Church Taskforce

We all know how much we love our Episcopal churches here in Grand County and want them to continue and thrive. This task force is a new endeavor started by our diocese in the interest of addressing the needs and issues of churches that are smaller and more rural than our larger and urban counterparts. Our challenges and needs are unique among us and some are similar to other rural churches.

Bishop Kym has invited me to be a part of this taskforce lasting for about the next 6 months. I am writing this for your information and also to request your support in providing ideas about our needs and potential solutions. Specifically, our diocese is asking that we address the following;

• Clergy support in smaller congregations
• Role of Lay Pastoral Leaders
• How our Diocese and Office of the Bishop can support us
• How we can thrive for years to come
• How are other churches, and dioceses around the country addressing these challenges

We will begin meeting next Tuesday, March 15^th. I welcome any and all thoughts. Put on your thinking caps!

Thank you in advance for all your support and prayers.

Go in Peace to Love and Serve the Lord,

Deacon Kaye Piper

St John the Episcopal Church

719-660-0322

kayehikerpiper@gmail.com

Daylight Savings

Remember to change your clocks this weekend as we "Spring Forward" for daylight savings time.

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.

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:

• Genesis 15:1-12,17-18

• Psalm 27

• Philippians 3:17-4:1

• Luke 13:31-35

You can read them online here.

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