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Collect for the week

O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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Readings for Sunday, July 12th  / Proper 10
2 Samuel 6:1-19
Psalm 24
Ephesians 1:3-14
Mark 6:14-29
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Upcoming...
THE GENERAL CONVENTION

of the Episcopal Church
July 8 - 17, / Anaheim, CA

Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who take counsel at General Convention, July 8-17 in Anaheim, California,  for the renewal and mission of your Church. Teach us in all things to seek first your honor and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our deputies from the Diocese of Central Florida are,,,

The Rt. Rev. John W. Howe,
Clerical Order
The Rev. Canon Ernie Bennett
The Very Rev. Anthony Clark
The Very Rev. Charles Holt
The Rev. Nelson Pinder
The Rev. Phyllis Bartle,
Lay Order
Dr. Thomas Bates
Mrs. Anneke Bertsch
Mr. James Brzezinski
Mrs. Patty Tew
Mrs. Sonya Shannon,
Prayers for General Convention 2009
Dear Friends,

July 8-17 the Triennial General Convention of the Episcopal Church will take place in Anaheim, California. I would ask all of us to pray for this gathering.  The last several conventions have been tumultuous which in many ways have thrown us into crisis in the worldwide Anglican Communion.   I do not know what will or could happen this year.   Regardless of the trials or good fortunes that may come with General Convention's decisions and pronouncements for me I remain focused on the mission in Oviedo and seeing the Kingdom of God come in power and love to the world through us.

If you wish you can follow Convention online any many places you might want to try either the The Living Church or our own Diocesan Site.  The Rev George Conger, a priest in our diocese is a regular contributor to Living Church.  You may simply want to check his blog at
http://geoconger.wordpress.com

To help us in our prayers I commend to you another web presence http://csgw.wordpress.com  Bishop Howe shared this with clergy and it may be helpful as we hold this gathering in prayer. There is a prayer and a list of our deputation in the left, green column as well.  

Another matter for prayer is the ongoing civil strife in Honduras.  There are several teams from Central Florida planning on trips there this summer to minister in our companion Diocese of Honduras. Some are canceling their trips others are patiently waiting.  May God bring peace to this nation and resolution to the conflict.

I just became aware of and wish to commend to you a conference at Northland Church - August 14-15 - The Chronicles of C.S. Lewis.  If you are a fan of his writings this looks like a wonderful offering to dig deeper into his thought and life.  In 2006 while in Oxford I spent a great deal of time wandering the halls and gardens of Magdalen College (pronounced Maudlin) where Lewis taught.  I visited  a few pubs where he was know to hang out, lifting a glass in his memory. I also visited his church, his home and grave site and gave thanks for this man's life that has so impacted me. You can check out more about the conference by clicking here.

May God continue to guide us into all the good things He has for us and may we grow deeper in our knowledge and love for him day by day.

Living where blessings abound!

The Rev. Jon Davis+ / Vicar

steve fry
Annual Retreat / August 21-23
at the Mission House


Mark your calendars for our annual retreat.  This year we welcome Steve Fry.   Steve is a dear friend of Fr. Jon (and others) and was with us on our inaugeral retreat in August of 2006.  Steve is a gifted author, singer, songwriter, worship leader, pastor and more.  He has a passion for the Kingdom of God and communicates a call to follow Christ with enthusiasm.  You can learn more about Steve from his website at http://stevenfryministries.com  or check out the church where he serves as Senior Pastor...   The Gate   More details soon but make plans now to attend - you will not regret it!


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