A Message from Church of the Incarnation


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Collect for the week Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. +++++++++++++++++ Readings for the First Sunday in Advent November 29 Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25:1-9 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36 +++++++++++++++++ Thanksgiving Day Service 10am in the Fellowship Hall at RTS. +++++++++++++++++ Stewardship... Please consider making a pledge to Incarnation, giving to the church for its operation and ministry. Pledge Cards available on Sundays and on line CLICK HERE ################# Thomas Buchan's Ordination to the Priesthood - Tuesday, December 1 / 12:30pm at Asbury Theological Seminary ################## Lessons and Carols Christmas Party Saturday, December 12th / 7-9pm Join us for fun, fellowship and a few surprises. More details soon. /////////////////////////////////// YOUTH GROUP WORK DAY (afternoon) AT CANTERBURY Sunday December 13th / 2-6pm - Join the youth group as they do some clean-up on the Canterbury Campus. For more info see Heather Starr /////////////////////////////////// JARS OF CLAY and MIKESCHAIR in concert at UCF - Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 7 p.m. --- part of "Light up UCF" +++++++++++++++++ Christmas in the City Sunday, December 20th 1-5pm an opportunity to be a part of impacting and transforming our community. Check out the HOPE TREES and volunteer - Let's transform this part of the world into the Kingdom of God!!! (at least for these few hours) ///////////////////////////////// Coming in January - FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY (more details soon)

Approaching life with Thanksgiving...

Dear Friends,

Thanksgiving stirs all sorts of memories for folks. Family and friends gathered, a feast which for many contains specific family favorites, football, Christmas shopping and decorating can be noteworthy additions to the long holiday weekends. In the flurry of activity we can sprint by the what the day is about... Giving Thanks. We have much to be thankful for at Incarnation and on Thursday some of us will gather in the Fellowship Hall at RTS at 10am for a brief service of giving thanks and Holy Communion.

William Jennings Bryan said... "On

Thanksgiving Day we acknowledge our dependence." I believe this is true. We need to acknowledge that all we are and all we have is because of the grace of Almighty God. Every person is dependent upon Him whether they know it or not for all that is in life, the wonderful and the difficult. Following Jesus means we rely on Him for everything. a few years back I read this quote from H.W. Westermeyer...
"The pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts...nevertheless, they set aside a day of thanksgiving."
It is a stark reminder to me that whether in good times or bad times I am dependent upon and need the presence of our loving, merciful Almighty God at all times. I can take things for granted or I can be a person giving thanks. I choose at least on this Thursday to be the latter and invite you to join me.

Thankful for all of you...

Fr. Jon / Vicar

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THE CANTERBURY FUND...
On January 3rd we will begin our worship in the chapel at Canterbury. This move will be exciting and I believe continue to prosper us as congregation growing in its ministry and influence in this community. It will come with some costs. We need some audio-visual equipment for the chapel; we need to set-up a nursery; there will be some needed signs and I am sure other things we have not thought about in terms of making this move. Initially I have estimated these needs to be around $7500.00 but it could be more. I am asking you to consider a special financial gift to Church of the Incarnation as we make this transition. Would you give to the Canterbury Fund? This money will be used to establish ours congregation and ministry on the Canterbury campus.

Please make your checks payable to Church of the Incarnation and mark them Canterbury Fund and either drop them in the offering on Sunday or mail them to

Church of the Incarnation
P.O. BOX 623302
Oviedo, FL 32762-3302

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me: jon@incarnationoviedo.com
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THIS SUNDAY / Nov. 29th...
ADVENT WREATH WORKSHOP - following our service make an Advent Wreath for your family. Come join in the fun!

FOOD SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 29th (please bring non-perishable food items for the Oviedo Food Bank)

SUNDAYS AT INCARNATION...

Christian Formation
8:30am - Nursery opens
8:45am - Catechesis of the Good Shpeherd begins
9:00am - TAG (upper elementary) & Adult & Youth Class - Our Anglican Heritage
10:15am - classes end - transition to service

For details concerning all of the offerings and opportunities at Incarnation for Spiritual Growth and more visit the Christian Formation webpage - CLICK HERE For a Movie about our Christian Formation opportunities CLICK HERE

10:30am - Holy Eucharist Rite II

Children's Choir (1st grade - middle school) Sunday afternoon 4:30-5:30pm at the Mission House

YOUTH GROUP SUNDAYS 5:30-7:30PM at the Mission House. Contact Heather Starr

WEEKLY AT INCARNATION...

Morning Prayer in the chapel at RTS Monday-Friday / 7:30am for Morning Prayer. Click Here for a flyer
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BOY SCOUTS - TROOP 809 meet at the Mission House Mondays at 7:15pm Contact: Ed Ghiglieri

Young Adult Bible Study Monday evenings at Jose & Heather Rodriguez's home. Contact: Jose

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