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A Voice in the Wilderness

2026-11-11

Wondrous cross...Wondrous Love!

When I survey the wondrous cross
where the young Prince of Glory died,*

Have you ever noticed how many “crosses” surround us on daily basis.
No…Not necessarily the ones that are intentionally and overtly Christian symbols.

Windowpanes, intersections, telephone poles…

As we enter into Holy week, the cross stands at the center. It is no small thing to take time to contemplate (survey) the cross. To meditate on the Prince of Glory who died to take away the sins of the world.

What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss
to lay aside his crown for my soul**

Take time to soak in the wondrous love that God shows for us in in “that Christ died for us while we were still sinners.” (Romans 5:8) It is all too easy to forget that Christ endured the cross for us, out of love for us!

So take time…and survey…look for the cross this week.
Wondrous cross...Wondrous Love

Blessings,
Matthew+

Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your Name. Amen. (BCP p. 101)

*The wondrous cross (Isaac Watts (1674 –1748)
**What wondrous love is this (American Folk Hymn)

Join us for Worship this Week

Thursday April 2, 2026 7:00 PM

Trinity, Kremmling: Maundy Thursday (Foot washing and Holy Eucharist)

Friday April 3, 2026 7:00 PM

Lord of the Valley, Granby: Good Friday Ecumenical Service

Saturday April 4, 2026 5:00 PM

Cranmer Chapel: Holy Eucharist (in person only)

Sunday April 5, 2026 9:30 AM

St. John's, Granby: Holy Eucharist (in person and online)

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Holy Eucharist

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Easter Brunch

As a continuation of our celebration of the Resurrection we will have a potluck brunch after the service. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board.

Sunday Morning Bible Study

Join us for bible study Sunday mornings after coffee! We are studying and discussing Acts. You can watch a brief overview of the book here and here.

No study on Palm Sunday or Easter. We will pick our study back up on Sunday, April 12, when we will be discussing Acts 25-26. (Witnesses before Kings and Rulers)

Mountain Family

Next time you shop, why not pick up a few of the following items for MFC and bring them to church this weekend!

cooking oil
coffee
canned pineapple
canned peaches
canned chili
canned chicken
oatmeal (individual packets)
multi-pupose cleaner
laundry detergent
toilet paper

This Sunday's Readings

The lectionary readings for this Sunday are:

Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Colossians 3:1-4
John 20:1-18

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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