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The Episcopal Church in Oviedo / Winter Springs, Florida

webwww.incarnationoviedo.com



Collect for theWeek
/ Proper 17
Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; 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 the
15th Sunday after
Pentecost / September 5 Proper 18

Jeremiah 18:1-11
Psalm 139:1-5, 13-17
Philemon 1-21
Luke 14:25-33

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David Teems
joining us for worship on Sunday September 5th (8:30am and 11:00 am Services) 
My / Our good friend will be joining us in our services providing music and more. David is a gifted musician and author. He has just published a new book: Thereby Hangs the Tale
David's book 
Check out David's website at
: www.davidteems.com


 

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Anniversary Sunday - September 12th
We welcome the Rev. Dr. Steve Harper as our special guest preacher celebrating four years of being a mission congregation in the Diocese of Central Florida. Check out the news page on the website for more details. CLICK HERE

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Worship Conference
at Canterbury September 16-18 with Steve Fry & Reggie Kidd. 
Three days of focusing on this essential ministry of the church.  For more information Click Here  To Register Click Here
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ORGANIC DISCIPLESHIP

Beginning September 22nd for men and September 23rd for women. An intentional discipleship opportunity that will challenge, stretch and cause us to grow deep into the things of Christ.  CLICK HERE for a flyer.
For more information talk to Father Jon or Pastor Robin.  

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dave Ramsey
Orlando, FL /November 6
at the UCF Arena
/ 1 PM - 6 PM
Total Money Makeover 

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New Sunday Schedule (now in effect)

8:30am 1st Service / Holy Communion Rite II
11:00am 2nd Service / Holy Communion Rite II

Christian Formation begins September 12th at 10:00am (See Below)

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Dear Friends,

When I was the Canon for Youth Ministry at the Diocese every August we would have an event called "Gearing Up".  It was designed to sharpen the skills of youth workers with new ideas, tools, resources and more enlarging their vision for their calling to minister to young people.  This season of late August and early September has that feel to me every year as we launch programming and usually are initiating a few new things.  As someone who designs and plans a programs and events sometimes I can get the priorities and goals out of kilter.  The goal is not successful well attended programs but rather the goal is deeper faith and commitment to Christ - transformation and change as we become more Christ-like in life's journey.  Well-planned, well-executed programs and events can fuel us in the journey but the goal is not a smooth running church mechanism of classes and such but rather the goal is a heart and mind dedicated to Christ.  This is the "gearing up" I desire - the constant "tune-up" I need employed in my life as I follow Christ. We will offer great programs and classes, meaningful events and more but all of this is to form us as disciples and followers of Jesus. So join me and the Incarnation family in the journey to become more like Jesus.

in the Mission,
Fr. Jon

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A Few Things...

Quote of the week:

"The cross can be seen as proof of God's love only when it is at the same time seen as a proof of his justice." - John Stott

Random Humor for the week...
for all you STARBUCKS FANS, A Patron Saint...

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Be sure to check the other announcements in the left column.  There is a lot going on...

For a brochure of opportunities to plug in to our life as a congregation and more click here

For worship times and info Click Here

For more Incarnation News Click Here

lake crossChristian Formation
Beginning Sunday September 12 / 10:00am
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
  10:00am - 11:30am - (when Catechesis is over children coming to the 11:00am service will join the service at the "Peace")
     Level 1 / 3-6 year olds  and  Level 2 / 7-12 year olds
(Meeting in the Winchester rooms at the end of the hall) An amazing program of interactive faith formation. For the official website CLICK HERE

Sunday Morning Youth Group (13-18 Year Olds)  Meeting in the Dining Room Contact Heather Starr for more information.

Confirmation Class for Adults and Youth - (Confirmation Sunday is November 21) Taught by Father Jon Click here for a flyer  / Contact Father Jon for more information.   Meets in the St, Francis Oratory Chapel in the main building.

Boundaries - A dynamic course of personal growth meeting in the Staff Conference Room in the main building - taught by Dick Costin
 
The Book of Esther - For Such a Time As This - calling purpose and more - a modern look at this ancient Biblical text.  Taught by Pastor Robin in the "Living Room" in the main building

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University- Sundays / 5:30-7:30pm meeting in the "Living Room" at Canterbury. Click here for the website  Contact Sue Grosso for more information.
in the Staff Conference Room
For news, service times and other information please check the website at: www.incarnationoviedo.com