A Voice in the Wilderness

2019-10-15

Do Everything 

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+

132nd Annual Convention

The 132^nd Annual Convention of the Diocese of Colorado took the “Way Of Love” as its theme. The “Way of Love” is an intentional commitment to a set of ancient practices and commitment to follow Jesus as we: Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go, and Rest.

Our Keynote speaker, The Rev. Dr. Tricia Lyons shared from current research on what is working and why, in faith communities across our denomination. She also shared suggestions on how to use resources like the “Way of Love” to strengthen and deepen the joy and justice that flows from our discipleship of Christ in our communities of faith.

You can find more information about Convention, including videos of Bishop Kym's Address as well as Rev. Dr. Tricia Lyons talks,here.

Coming up...

Trunk (Trick) or Treat!

Join us down on Main Street on October 25^th as we pass out goodies to the kids and families in our community. We will have a “Trunk” (along with the rest of the car) down at “The Lot” (Visitor’s Center).

If you would like to help with Candy please contact Fr. Matthew(970-887-2742)

Eucharistic Visitor Training

We will be holding a Eucharistic Visitor training  Saturday, October 26, 10AM-2PM at St. John's Church.

A Eucharistic Visitor is a lay person, confirmed or received in the Episcopal Church, who is authorized to take the Consecrated Elements in a timely manner following a Celebration of Holy Eucharist to members of the congregation who, by reason of illness or infirmity, were unable to be present at the Celebration.

To be licensed as a Eucharistic Visitor, you must also complete the two online modules of Prevention of Sexual Exploitation. A link to register for that training will be included in your confirmation.

Lunch and snacks will be provided. 

Please click here to register.

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

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