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The Episcopal Church in Ovideo / Winter Springs, Florida
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COLLECT FOR
THE WEEK
Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; 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 Easter Sunday / April 4

Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
1 Corinthians 15:19-26
John 20:1-18
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No Christian Formation Classes on Easter Sunday (they will return on April 11th)
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A Special Instructed Eucharist
on Sunday April 11, 10:30am.  Come learn
about what we do and
why we do it in our
liturgy.  For questions
email Fr. Jon
jon@incarnationoviedo.com 
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Take Shape For Life
Many of you have asked me about the program that has allowed me to lose 110+ pounds.  The program is Take Shape for Life and Dr. Wayne Anderson, the program founder will be at Canterbury on April 13th / 7pm to share - free to the public to hear this presentation.  This program works and if you need to lose 20 or 100+ pounds it can bring you success.
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Wild Women in Ministry 
a special one day retreat sponsored by ICS - for more info CLICK HERE
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Teaching Mission with
Carla Waterman
April 23 & 24th.
Carla has become a good friend and has a ministry in spiritual formation and healing.. her recent book Songs of Ascent is a journey to deeper faith and wholeness in Christ. Her focus in this retreat is Resting & Established "Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!"  (Psalms 90:17) More details soon but mark your calendars for this rich time of going deeper in Christ.

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"In the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus,we are assured that there is no sin so terrible that God cannot forgive, no hurt so terrible that God cannot heal. In Christ, God accepts, God forgives, and God sets free. Receive the forgiving love of God."

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Dear Friends,

There is much to contemplate in the week ahead.  My hope is that all of us will enter deeply into the wonder, the mystery and the majesty of our Great Salvation won for us in Christ Jesus.  The process of services offered at Incarnation are designed to intentionally move us through each tender and sacred moment that leads to salvation.  Gather with the community of faith as we walk the road to the cross.  We do this every year and for some it may become routine but I invite, challenge and with all I am, encourage you to enter in afresh to this journey.  Our Palm Sunday service was a marker point in this journey and Fr. Rick Lobs urged us to see with pilgrim's eyes the events of Holy Week.  (You can listen to his sermon by Clicking Here)

So look at the schedule below and if you cannot make everything (consider making that effort though) choose now what you will attend and commit yourself to think about more fully the way of the cross that leads to resurrection.

Something that may help you along the way (it helped me) Dr. Reggie Kidd, our good friend and professor at RTS shared a video clip of him reflecting about redemption, relief and thinking about a crucifix. You can watch this for free (you do not have to buy it)  Click Here

In the mission,

Fr. Jon+


Holy Week Schedule

Wednesday in Holy Week / March 31 - the movie THE PASSION / 7pm in the Living Room at Canterbury.

Maundy Thursday / April 1 - 7:30pm  Foot Washing / Stripping of the Altar / Watch by the Cross (To sign up for the "Prayer Vigil / Watch" email Shelly)This service will be held in the St. Augustine Chapel at Canterbury)

Good Friday / April 2 -
Noon Service - a service of meditating on the Cross through prayers, readings, music, preaching and more. (Held in the St. Augustine Chapel at Canterbury)

Families & Children's Stations of the Cross / 4pm an interactive walk that will lead us through the final hours of Jesus' life, causing us to consider what he endured for our redemption. We need some assistance with this service (getting organized and people to play the "parts") if you would like to be help please contact Lisa Hines

Tenebrae - 8pm - Tenebrae means "shadows" and this service is a movement from light to darkness and resembles entering the tomb with Jesus.  A meaningful service with readings, music and reflection on the death of Christ. (Held in the St. Augustine Chapel at Canterbury)

Easter Sunday / April 4
Sunrise Vigil - 6:15am  A service of celebration of Resurrection and Salvation History - moving from darkness to light.  Come share in the New Fire / the "Holy Noise" and more.  The service will begin outside the St. Augustine Chapel at Canterbury.

Easter Service - (without incense) - 8:30am A principle Service celebrating resurrection.  Bring flowers from your garden (or pick some up) for the flowering of the cross. (Held in the St. Augustine Chapel at Canterbury)

Easter Service (with incense) - 10:30am A principle Service celebrating resurrection.  Bring flowers from your garden (or pick some up) for the flowering of the cross. (Held in the St. Augustine Chapel at Canterbury)
For news, service times and other information please check the website at: www.incarnationoviedo.com