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Volume 6, Issue 32
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"I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh." Eph 6:5
Lectionary Readings for the Coming Week
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Upcoming Events at the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center
Cursillo - 146 - A Short Course on Christianity
Thursday, October 25, 2012 07:00 PM - Sunday, October 28, 2012 03:00 PM | |
Visit the Conference Center's Website
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The Rev'd Tim Heflin of Trinity Church Baton Rouge has accepted a call as Rector of St Andrew's, Burke, VA. Fr. Heflin begins his ministry in Burke on September 9th.
The Rev'd Joe Hermerding of St. Luke's Church Baton Rouge has accepted a call to be Associate Rector at Church of the Incarnation in Dallas, Texas, and his last Sunday at St. Luke's will be on 19 August.
The Diocese of Louisiana is sure to miss these two fine priests, and we wish them well in their future ministries.
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 In this groundbreaking guide, the author reveals the disturbing truth about charity: all too much of it has become toxic, devastating to the very people it's meant to help.
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ChurchWork Summer 2012
Highlights include:
From the Bishop's Office
Out & About
ECSLA
Jericho Road Housing
Financial Reports
and more...
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A Little Olympic and Jubilee Fun
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Susan Davidson
Deacon 8/15
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That they may faithfully fulfill the duties of their ministry, build up Your Church, and glorify Your Name,
we pray to you, O Lord
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Aug 12 @ 5p - St. Paul's Church (NOLA) St Paul's Homecoming Center to be featured on the ABC TV show "Secret Millionaire " on Sun Aug 12th. Pre-show reception & post-show champagne celebration. Read MoreAugust 12 @ 5p - Trinity Church NOLAThe fabulous Jones Sisters, an up and coming Gospel/jazz family ensemble represented by Jamilar Productions. Aug 13-14 - St. George's Episcopal Church, New Orleans 'Advancing Youth Development' Training Summit For Episcopal-Affiliated Youth Education & Enrichment Programs Cost: $10 per person. Register HereAug 24-26 The Gray Center in Canton, MS"A Weekend of Spiritual Renewal and Healing," presented by The Committee on Ministry with LGBT Persons and The Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi. Contact Regina Matthews (504/894-0908) to obtain a registration form and agenda. |
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You're Invited!
St. Paul's Homecoming Center
and Connie Uddo to be Featured on ABC-TV's Secret Millionaire
Sunday, August 19 at 7:00 pm
Fundraiser Reception Starts at 5pm
The St. Paul's Homecoming Center (NOLA) will host a pre-show reception and post-show champagne celebration at St. Paul's Episcopal Church and School. Tickets purchased to the celebratory reception will help fund the worthy works of the St. Paul's Homecoming Center. For more information click here
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Two Church Leadership Workshops to be offered September 15th & 16th
Effective Church Stewardship and Fund Raising Saturday
Sep. 15, 8:30 AM - 12:00. Are you struggling to sustain a church in tough times? Learn the principles and best practices that keep churches going and growing! The session will be led by church growth expert Tom Bandy.
First Christian Church
8121 Airline Drive, Metairie, Louisiana 70003
Registration: $25
For more information or to register using Eventbrite, [Click Here]
Successful Church Mergers ... and More!
Sunday, September 16, 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Are you a small church looking for alternatives? Don't be down ... look around! God has many more possibilities than you may imagine! Join us to learn about church mergers on the night that Canal Street Mosaic installs its first pastor. The session will be led by church growth expert Tom Bandy. Dr. Page Brooks, pastor of Canal Street Mosaic, and Dr. Garth Bolinder, mid-South Superintendent of the Evangelical Covenant Church, will participate.
Canal Mosaic
4302 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
Registration $25
For more information or to register using Eventbrite, [Click Here]
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EfM Opportunities - Sign up now!
 Baton Rouge - St James ChurchThe Rev. Mary Ann Garrett and Ann Holmes will be starting a new EfM group in the Fall of 2012 to be held on Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Please contact either of them with your questions, or for more information about registering for Education for Ministry.
New Orleans - The Cathedral
Bill Forman is seeking additional members for a continuing EfM group in the Fall of 2012 to be held at the Cathedral. The group will meet each week for two hours from September to May. Please contact Bill at 504-891-0524 with questions or for more information about registering for Education for Ministry.
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Visit the BAMA page on the EDOLA website to learn more about this year's recipients and how you can support our Bishop in this year's appeal.
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