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News & Upcoming Events
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Collect for the week
O God, whose blessed Son
made himself known to
his
disciples in the breaking of
bread: Open the eyes of our
faith,
that we may behold him
in all his redeeming work;
who lives and reigns
with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
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Readings for Sunday /
May 3rd -
The 4th Sunday of Easter
Psalm 23
1 John 3:16-24
John 10:11-18
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Daughters of the King
Wed. April 29, / 6pm
at the Mission House
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CHURCH WIDE
RUMMAGE SALE
to benefit the Building
Fund -
Sat. May 9th / 8am-3pm -
Save your donations - for
more info contact
Anna Spencer at
AMTSpencer@aol.com
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Thomas Buchan's Ordination
to the Transitional Diaconate
Saturday, May 30th / 3pm /
at the Cathedral Church of
Saint Luke - Orlando
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Pentecost Sunday - May 31st.
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Carolyn Custis James
Retreat at Canterbury
June 5&6
Carolyn's Website - Click Here
Information and Brochure
on retreat - Click Here
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Youth Retreat to
Valle Crucis, NC
June 11-14
contact Heather Starr for more
information
starrdiva04@yahoo.com
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Vacation Bible School (VBS)
June 15-19 / 9-12noon each day,
at the Mission House.
For more information contact
Shelly Buchan at
shelly@incarnationoviedo.com
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Weekly Events at the
Mission House
Youth Group
Sundays 5:30-7:30pm
Morning Prayer
M-F / 7:30am
Boy Scouts
Mondays at 7:15pm
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Rembrandt's - Supper at Emmaus
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Dear Friends,
What a remarkable day Sunday was! The many blessings began with a visit to the "Atrium" where we hold the Catechesis of the. Good Shepherd. I have read, conversed and been persuaded that the "catechesis" was a ministry we were suppose to initiate and provide for our children - but words do not do it justice. Watching the reverence and engagement of our children was in a word, profound. This is a gift to us and to our children as they are coming to know on mulltile layers and in various ways the depth of Christ Jesus.
During our worship I was moved by Stephanie Seefeldt's ministry among us. Her gift of music is so fluid and appears effortless as she moves from song, to hymn, to chorus. In all these God used her to pour out his love and comfort, his peace that passes understanding. I listened intently as God used Steph to calm my heart and hold me in His love. She is an amazing talent, dripping with anointing of the Holy Spirit.
I commend to you my sermon as I believe a greater vision for Incarnation was expressed and a call to deeper community and faith was extended to all of us. To take a listen Click Here
If this was not enough I need to share with you an answered prayer. Last week I was going over our finances with our bookkeeper and realized we had a significant need. ($5000.00) In these difficult economic days our giving has decreased (this is happening everywhere). I found myself fretting a bit about what to do. Quickly I tossed a prayer heavenward - Lord, we need $5000.00 to pay some bills! After a few moments of petition, I rested with having "let my request be made known to God" (Phil. 4:6).
Literally - fifteen minutes later I got word a person was going to give us a tithe of the proceeds of a settlement they were receiving - The settlement was for $50,000.00. That's right we were to get (and have since received) a check for $5000.00. It may not seem like much to some folks, but I was stunned. (Oh me of little faith!)
God's provision is amazing - always right on time giving us the encouragement we need to take another step of faith. Blessing, amazement, provision, healing, wholeness, grace, mercy, peace, comfort and love are ours in Christ Jesus when we trust, obey and believe. What do you need? Ask and you shall receive!
Living where blessings abound!
The Rev. Jon Davis+ / Vicar |
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