Nothing Ordinary about it. We are in the long green season. It begins the day after Pentecost and ends the day before Advent. The focus of the season is the growth of the church and its mission in the world. We call this season “Ordinary time.” But really, when we are talking about the way the church has grown, there is nothing “ordinary about it. God has moved in extraordinary ways, starting with a ragtag group of disciples to our present day with the various groups and denominations around the world. And yet, at the same time, it is reflective of how God works…transforming the “ordinary” lives of people into the body of Christ here on earth. So while we are in Ordinary time, why not take the opportunity to reflect on our own growth as the body of Christ here in Grand County. Some questions to ponder: Where do we see new growth occurring…and how can we encourage and nurture it? Where have we seen the extraordinary happening in our midst? How and where have you experienced the transforming power of God in your life? After you have reflected and thought about these questions, think about who you might invite into the conversation. Pretty sure there will be nothing ordinary about it. Blessings, Matthew+
O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving-kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. | 
