We all missed the potluck!

We had an amazing annual meeting this past Sunday! Don Chubb, Jill DiPasquale, Sue Fields, and Teri Jurgens were elected as Vestry members. We lamented not being able to gather in person (and especially not having a potluck together.) We reflected on the year gone by and heard encouraging news for the year ahead. We even used the break-our room function in Zoom to have a small group discussion around a video on the biblical theme of Generosity. You can find a link to the video here.

The questions we reflected on were the following:

• How have you experienced generosity in your life?
• What is dangerous about the lie of scarcity: that there is not enough?
• The video starts with the idea of a party. What does it look like when we live as if the real party has begun?
• How might our generosity help us show that God can be trusted as a generous host?

You will find links to the pertinent documents for the Annual meeting a bit further down in this newsletter.

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Blessings,
Matthew+

Join us for Worship this Week

Saturday: Evening Prayer at 5:00 PM 

February 13, 2021 05:00 PM Mountain Time

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Sunday: Morning Prayer at 9:30 AM 

February 14, 2021 09:30 AM Mountain Time 

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You can find a PDF copy for both services by clicking the buttons below.

Coming up...

Outbreak of Kindness

Outbreak of Kindness is in need of the following:

New Socks, Underwear, and Sweat Pants for all genders and ages;

You can drop them off at the Inn at Silvercreek Ballroom at Noon on Friday.

Sunday Morning Bible Study:

Read MARK, learn, and inwardly digest...

You guessed it…we are studying the Gospel of Mark on Sunday mornings. So grab a cup of coffee or tea, your bible and get ready for some lively and encouraging conversation as we delve into God’s word.

On Sunday February 14th we will take a look at chapter 5.  You can download a pdf of the chapter here for marking up and taking notes.

Our study uses our Sunday Morning Prayer ZOOM link.

DIY Shrove Tuesday Dinner

Usually on Shrove Tuesday, we cook (and eat) pancakes as a fundraiser for Mountain Family Center. We typically ask folks to make give a donation for their supper.

This year, since we are not able to gather in person to do so, we invite you to a DIY Shrove Tuesday Dinner in your own home. Put on that chef hat and make your own griddle cakes at home.  You might snap a picture or two and post them on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #diyshrovetuesday.

Then, in the spirit of generosity, why not write a check as a donation to Mountain Family Center. You can make it out to St. John’s and put MFC in the Memo line and we will pass your generosity along! (You can drop it in the mail or bring it to church on Ash Wednesday.)

Ash Wednesday

“All go to the same place; all come from dust, and to dust all return.” Ecclesiates 3:20

Because of the concerns around gathering inside and in person, Ash Wednesday will look somewhat different this year. We will still have the imposition of ashes…but we will do it as a drive-up service. You may come to any of the locations and times listed below and we will meet you as you drive up, say a brief prayer and offer the imposition of ashes to any who wish to receive them.

Drive-up Imposition of Ashes

Wednesday, February 17th, 2021

Locations/Times:

Cranmer Chapel -Winter Park - 9:00 am

St. John the Baptist - Granby - 12:00 pm

Trinity Church - Kremmling - 4:00 pm

Annual Meeting

Our Annual Parish meeting took place via ZOOM after the service on Sunday, February 7th. Thank you to all who participated. We heard brief comments from our parish leaders, broke into small groups to discuss a video, and elected new vestry members! You can download the Annual report and financial documents by clicking the buttons below.

IN MEMORIAM – KIRK LIETZKE

The valley lost one of its longtime residents, Kirk Lietzke of Fraser, suddenly on January 20^th, 2021 due to the terrible new virus afflicting so much of the world.  Kirk was 51 years old. Click here to continue reading...

This Sunday's Readings

The lectionary readings for this Sunday are:

• Psalm 50:1-6

• 2 Kings 2:1-12

• Mark 9:2-9

You can read them online here.

Have you filled out a  Pledge for 2021?

From our Stewardship Letter:

"As we have received, we have continued to give back.  This is a basic step of stewardship.  What we give we give to God out of gratitude for all that he has given and done on our behalf. 

We seek to be generous in our giving and trust in God for all our needs. We want to assure you that the vestry and finance committee here at St. John’s will strive to be good stewards of all the resources that God puts at our disposal.

So now it is a time for stewardship. Attached is a pledge card for 2021.  Please pray for guidance and give generously to maintain the wonderful blessing we share at St John’s and Cranmer Chapel.

Time is short so please do it soon!"

In Christ’s love,

Your Stewardship Committee

Download a Pledge Card here

You can download a pledge card by clicking the button. Fill it out and return it by mail to:
The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist
P.O. Box 954
Granby, CO 80446

Fill out a Pledge Card online here

You can fill out a pledge card by clicking the button. Fill out the form and submit it. Your information will go directly to our treasurer.

Zoom issues?

Have you upgraded to the latest version of ZOOM? You can follow this link to make sure you are using the most current version.

City Market Rewards Program

Do you shop at City Market or King Soopers?  If you do, St. John's can benefit benefit every time you go grocery shopping. We are participating in City Market Community Rewards program. You can be part of this by enrolling here.  Once you enroll, look us up by our Organization name: St. John's Episcopal Church or Organization Number: TU289

Have you moved?

Now more that ever we want to make sure our church directory is up to date. If you have moved or changed phone numbers in the past year, please click here to fill out your current information.

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