Whatever you do...*

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.  Colossians 3:17 

Plain and simple...EVERYTHING you DO... in the name of the Lord Jesus…
The way I drive.
The way I talk.
The way I spend my money.
The way I treat others.
The way I _____(you can fill in the blank).

Ouch!

These are the moments where I want to claim progress, not perfection; that God's not finished with me yet.  Sometimes, when I am honest, I recognize that I just want to do things my way. Period.

But then I let my imagination work on the possibilities of what it might look like if I did "DO EVERYTHING" as an ambassador of Jesus.  What if I greeted every word, deed, and action as an opportunity to live out of thanksgiving to God.

Might my attitude change from one of duty and obligation to one of expectation and anticipation. From "have to" to "get to." 

What is on my list (your list?) of things to do that just might become blessings if done as a thank offering to God?

Blessings,

Matthew+

O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by your merciful guiding may do them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.  (BCP p. 229)

* reprinted from Oct 15, 2019

Join us  for Worship this Week 

Saturday June 10, 2023 5:00 PM:

Cranmer Chapel:   Holy Eucharist  (in person only)

Sunday June 11, 2023   9:30 AM

Holy Eucharist  (online and in-person)

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Life lessons from John

We hope that you will join on Sunday mornings after the service us as we explore the Gospel of John using a study by Max Lucado. 

You can purchase a copy of the book here.

To prepare for our discussion on Sunday, please read John 8:1-11. If you have the book please read Lesson 6: "A guilty woman."

A Celtic Journey of Faith

From Deacon Kaye

Pilgrimage is traditionally a journey to a holy place - a place where saints have walked, a place where God has met people and blessed them. It is an opportunity to travel lightly, to walk freely of daily routines, to meet people, to make friends, to enjoy and celebrate God’s creation. It is a chance for in the traveling, the conversations and the silences to reflect on the journey of our lives and on our journey homewards to God.

Read the rest of Kaye's article here (with photos).

This Sunday's Readings

The lectionary readings for this Sunday are:

• Genesis 12:1-9
• Psalm 33:1-12
• Romans 4:13-25
• Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

You can read them online here.

Prayer Ministry

Our Prayer Ministers lift the suffering to our Father in prayer all day, every day. 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.

Except for the first name, which is read during the Prayers for the People at each Sunday service, Prayer Ministers hold all other information in confidence.

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