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COLLECT FOR
THE WEEK
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Readings for April 12,
Easter Sunday
Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
1 Corinthians 15:1-11 or
Mark 16:1-8
Be sure to bring:
- bells for the ringing at the
Easter Vigil service at
6:30am.
- flowers for the Flowering of
the Cross at the
10:30am Easter Service
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THERE WILL BE NO CHRISTIAN FORMATION CLASSES or CHILDREN'S CHAPEL
EASTER SUNDAY
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For Church Calendar
Click Here
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EASTER BASKETS
The youth group is gathering materials & "goodies" to make baskets for needy children. For more info or to contribute contact Heather Starr
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Church of the Incarnation will have a booth at
A Taste of Oviedo
Saturday, April 18.
To help out / volunteer contact Sandra Costin
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Stephanie Seefeldt in Concert Sunday, April 26th / 4pm in the Chapel at RTS. Stephanie will also be sharing on our worship on Sunday morning at Incarnation. You can check out her website, CLICK HERE
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CHURCH WIDE RUMMAGE SALE
to benefit the Building Fund - Sat. May 9th / 8am-3pm - Save your donations - MORE DETAILS SOON!
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Weekly Events at the
Mission House Sundays 5:30-7:30pm
Morning Prayer
M-F / 7:30am
Boy Scouts
Mondays at 7:15pm |
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Holy Week...
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Dear Friends,
In my reading and study I came across this remarkable quote by Dr. J.I. Packer from his classic book Knowing God...
The Christmas message is that there is hope for a ruined humanity-hope of pardon, hope of peace with God, hope of glory-because at the Father's will Jesus Christ became poor and was born in a stable so that thirty years later he might hang on a cross.
I am reminded of Rev. Sarah's sermon yesterday and the Descent of Jesus from "glory" to human likeness, to a slave, to death, even death upon a cross. (Phil. 2)
I am so glad, filled with joy that Jesus came, more so for the reason of his coming - to redeem humanity from the penalty of sin and save us from death and destruction. In surveying the theological landscape there is a shift away from this idea, from the atonement and redemption offered in the cross. There is a tendency to think that humanity is not really all that bad or as evil as we might dare to think. With the headlines of the last week, a massacre in Binghamton NY; a man killing his five children and then himself in Washington state. From violence, to greed, to hatred, to lust, the news agencies thrive on the depravity of humanity, offering commentary but no solutions.
There is but one way of salvation, one path to redemption and it is a journey to a cross, where Jesus offered himself for you and me, to rescue us from sin and death. This week more than any other in the year offers us an opportunity to draw close to these might acts of God's intervention into human history, to witness by faith what Jesus Christ accomplished for us. Linger with the community of faith gathered this week as we actively remember the Passion of Jesus... savoring the Last Supper, into the garden, through the pain and suffering, to a cross and on Sunday morning behold resurrected life! The schedule is below and offers a variety of opportunity to enter more deeply and contemplate more fully the work of salvation we find in Christ alone.
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions-it is by grace you have been saved.
Ephesians 2:4-5
Living where blessings abound,
Fr. Jon / Vicar
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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Wednesday in Holy Week April 8th - at the Mission House
6:30pm Soup Supper and at 7:15pm a showing of the film
The Passion of the Christ
Maundy Thursday - April 9th / 7:30pm at the Mission House
Holy Eucharist celebrating the institution of the Lord's Supper
Good Friday - April 10th (all services at the Mission House)
12:00 noon - Good Friday Service
4:00pm - Stations of the Cross for Families and Children
followed by a reception with Hot Cross Buns!
7:30pm - Tenebrae - an ancient solemn service commemorating
Jesus entering the darkness of death and the tomb.
Easter Sunday - April 12th
6:30am - The Great Vigil of Easter (at the Mission House)
10:30am - An Easter Celebration Service at RTS with the
"Flowering of the Cross"
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