Be doers of the word???

 10 tips to a healthier you!

5 ways to clean your house with out even trying.

3 clues that your dog doesn’t love you anymore.

Do any of these seem familiar? Magazines and the internet are full of these articles. I have to admit I have read a few myself. Often I find the tips or suggestions really helpful…but actually putting them into practice is another thing altogether.

The information goes right in and then…right back out.

How different things might be if I actually practiced what I was reading. (I might have a clean garage for once…)

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. James 1:22

This is what James is saying in the verse above: the importance of not only hearing God’s word but allowing it to take root and bear fruit in our life.

You might be thinking to yourself “Yes! But how?”

NO…I’m not going to give you “10 Scripture verses to help you get to heaven” …

But here are a few ideas that might help God’s word take root in your life.

Read the passages for Sunday ahead of time.

They can be found later in this newsletter (just click the link). You might look for commo themes that begin to jump out to you.

Read one of the Gospels.

Set aside time each day to read a little bit of one of the Gospels. Ask yourself what it might have been like to be one of Jesus’ disciples. Immerse your self in the story.

Memorize a passage of scripture.

Setting things to memory helps us see insights that we might not see just by reading. You might try Philippians 4:4-8, or Lamentations 3:21-23, or Colossians 3:12-17, or 2Corinthians 4:16-18.

Join a bible study. (We are beginning a study of Genesis this week)

One of the great ways to let God’s word take root is to read and study it with others. Hearing how others wrestle with and apply the words of scripture can encourage us to do the same!

My hope is that as we take up God’s word it will produce lots of fruit…now, and for years to come!

Blessings,

Matthew+

Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.  (BCP p. 236)

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 August 14, 2021 5:00 PM:

Holy Eucharist   Cranmer Chapel (in person only)

Sunday August 22, 2021 10:30 AM: (please note time and location change)

Holy Eucharist St. John's (online and in-person)

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Sunday Morning Bible Study

The Promised One: Seeing Jesus in Genesis

We hope you will join us as we start our next bible study on Sunday August 29th.  We will be 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.

This Sunday we will be discussing the first chapter: Week 1 The Road to Emmaus.

Standing with Haiti

Many of you have asked what we can do to help the people  of Haiti. Here is one way to help.

From Wynn Walent, the Executive Director for Locally Haiti:

To the many of you who have already generously donated, and to those who are asking how you can help, all relief donations will go towards securing requested supplies, and to direct financial support to our local partners. 

In the medium and long-term there are difficult decisions and dialogues ahead. These will include assessments of physical structures and continued discernment on how we can best reinforce our existing programs, assist in recovery, and support durable, community-led development. As always we will rely on our long-term relationships and local leaders in Haiti, listening first, and then marshaling resources to help. 

The word kouraj, pronounced koo-rahj, is used frequently in Haiti. It literally means courage, but it represents much more. Think of it as a mix of courage, abiding faith, psychological and spiritual support, and deep belief in what’s possible despite the longest odds. Bon kouraj, is often said as a wish for, and a granting of, courage for the day ahead. In addition to the direct aid we are working to share, we’re sending kouraj to Petit Trou, and we’re hoping for a bit of it here as well, as we continue to seek the right way to help, and to gather all the resources and generosity that we can as a community.

Thank you as always for standing with Haiti.

St. John’s Prayer List

As we approach the end of the month we are updating our Prayer List. Please send me those you wish to add to the list as well as those you feel need to remain on our list who need our prayers.

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

This Sunday's Readings

The lectionary readings for this Sunday are:

• Song of Solomon 2:8-13

• Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10

• James 1:17-27

• Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

You can read them online here.

Zoom Host Volunteers
We are looking for a couple of volunteers to host our Sunday Morning Zoom and run the slides for the service.
If you are interested in helping with either of these please contact Fr. Matthew by email or call the Church office at 970-887-2742.

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