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2010 National Worship Leaders' RetreatJune 28-30
Hilton Garden Inn
Atlanta, Georgia
Robin Mark (pictured above), internationally known worship leader and songwriter from Belfast, Northern Ireland, will be the guest speaker at the 2010 Anglican Mission Worship Leaders Retreat and Forum.
Worship leaders, make plans now to attend June 28-30 in Atlanta at the Hilton Garden Inn
Atlanta Airport-Millenium Center.
For details and registration information contact Ronda Perry.
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Fellows Program at Apostles Raleigh
 Are you...?
A Recent College Graduate...
Eager to learn and grow...
Ready to benefit from an excellent year of service...
Drawn to community, formation, real-world experience...
Seeking discernment with respect to your calling...
If so, enroll now in the Fellows program for 2010-2011 through the Church of the Apostles in Raleigh. New Fellows Director, Ashley Crutchfield will lead the incoming class.
For more information see this website.
Also, if you know of individuals you believe may be interested in being part of the Fellows this fall, please share his or her contact information.
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Greetings!
Thank you for taking the time each month to read Currents with the latest news from around theAM. This month you can help spread the word and simply click the "Send to a Friend" link below to forward this e-newsletter to others who might be interested.
TheAM's quarterly magazine, the Wave, offers more in-depth feature stories from across the mission and a news round-up. Encourage your family and friends to subscribe online. Just send them this link.
Archived issues of both publications are also available on theAM website. Blessings,Cynthia P. Brust
Director of Communications, Chair of Winter Conference
Anglican Mission in the Americas
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Light in the City
Jesus' powerful metaphor, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden" (Matthew 5:14) inspired the name of a new urban ministry begun recently at Christ Church in Austin, Texas.
Lumen - which means "light" in Latin and is a measure of the brightness of a light bulb - is a nonprofit organization dedicated to scattering the darkness of poverty by being the light of Christ among the least and the lowly in Austin.
Read full article here.
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Guest Chaplain Prays for the US House
 On May 3, 2010, the Rev. Dan Claire, rector of theAM congregation Church of the Resurrection in Washington, DC, served as Guest Chaplain for the United States House of Representatives, opening the chamber's session with prayer:
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. (Ps. 33:12)
Almighty God, we praise you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of life; but above all, for your immeasurable love in redemption, by your Light that has come into the world.
We await that promised day when there will be no more death or misery, injustice or oppression. Until then, guide our nation in paths of righteousness for your name's sake, and forgive our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
Direct and prosper the work of this body, that they may ordain for our governance only those things as will please you and further the welfare of all people.
Bestow upon every person here, in both their public and private lives, your amazing grace, that they might abound in every good work.
To you be all praise and honor, glory and power, now and forever. AMEN.
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Support Nashville Flood Recovery
James Evitts carries his
wife, Glenda, from their home on Liberty
Parkway in Clarksville. (Ann Wallace / The
Leaf-Chronicle)
In May, residents and business owners in the Greater Nashville Tennessee area experienced devastating flooding that has left hundreds with major damage to their home. Church of the Redeemer, an Anglican Mission congregation, is assisting flood victims on the ground day after day.
"We have seen horrible damage and loss, but have also seen God work through our church to bring redemption and restoration to the needy among us," says Tish Harrison who is assisting with relief efforts for Redeemer.
Join our efforts to help!
Please donate to the Nashville Church of the Redeemer (AMiA) Flood Relief Fund. Every dollar given to the Flood Relief Fund will go to help people in our congregation. Write your check to Church of the Redeemer and write "Flood Relief" on the memo line, and mail to:
Church of the Redeemer
920 Caldwell Lane
Nashville, TN, 37204
See more information on our flood relief work here.
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AM Leader to Serve at Michigan State
The Rev. Canon Dr. Jack Lumanog of Christ the King Anglican Church in DeWitt, Michigan, was recently named President of the Religious Advisors Association (RAA) for the 2010-11 academic year at Michigan State University (MSU).
The RAA is an interfaith association of 100 professional campus ministers representing 41 churches, synagogues and organizations that serve the students, faculty and staff at MSU. The organization helps operate official campus ministries in cooperation with the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Lumanog teaching from John 17 at the University Christian Outreach where several students participated in prophetic ministry, and two young men received a call to preach the Gospel as vocational ministers.
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12th Annual New River Bike Outing
 Spandex shorts, water bottles and bike helmets were in abundance as forty men from Church of the Apostles in Raleigh, North Carolina, and two other local congregations, gathered for their 12th annual New River Bike Outing. The weekend event combines physical and spiritual activities with fellowship and hearty "guy food" for all ages.
Read full article here.
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Women Partner with Mission to Haiti
The words "women's retreat" may invoke thoughts of inspirational speakers, talking to friends, playing games, and laughing hysterically late into the night. Filling plastic bags with toiletries, however, is not the norm.
When Christ Church Anglican in Overland Park, Kansas, decided to include something missional to the agenda of their bi-annual Women's Encounter, they chose to partner with their mission team traveling to Savanette, Haiti. Sure the ladies experienced traditional retreat activities, but many took part in an outreach project during free time to serve Haitians.
Read full article here.
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Living as Covenant Men
What causes a strapping college football player with a bright future to travel two hours off campus every day just to spend an hour with someone?
"I was love sick," explains Bill Buckley, South Mississippi Region Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes, "and I would have done anything to be with my wife, even if it was for an hour a day."
Buckley was the recent guest speaker at the "Living as Covenant Men" retreat for Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Jackson, Mississippi. A decorated wide receiver at Mississippi State turned pro football player, Buckley shared personal stories from his life as a husband, athlete and coach that inspired listeners to live as passionate followers of Christ in all areas of life.
Read full article here.
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