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The Episcopal Church in Oviedo / Winter Springs, Florida
web. www.incarnationoviedo.com



Collect for theWeek
/ Proper 19
O God, because without you we are not able to please you mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Readings for the
17th Sunday after
Pentecost / September 19 Proper 20

Jeremiah 8:18-9:1
Psalm 79:1-9
1 Timothy 2:1-7
Luke 16:1-13

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Join us for Morning Prayer Monday - Friday 7:45am in the St. Francis Oratory Chapel in the Folwell building at Canterbury

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Next Vestry Meeting Tuesday 9/14 at 6:30pm at Canterbury

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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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Christian Formation Commission Meeting
Thurs. Sept. 23 / 7pm

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dave Ramsey
Orlando, FL /November 6
at the UCF Arena / 1 PM - 6 PM
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Dear Friends,

What a great day at Incarnation! We celebrated in style our 4th Anniversary of being an organized mission in the Diocese of Central Florida. Four years ago we held our first public worship service in the St. Augustine Chapel at Canterbury and we now find ourselves back there in this beautiful sacred space.  I am amazed at this journey and confident that Almighty God continues to order our steps. I am reminded of Proverbs 3:5-6...

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."

As we walk through life we have a fundamental choice - do we trust the Lord or do we trust our own ability and understanding? Do we acknowledge, recognize, affirm the Lordship of Almighty God over our lives or do we try and do live life on our own?  I know when we submit to the Lord it is for our benefit and leads us to health, wholeness, peace and joy.   Incarnation's journey as a congregation has had its ups and downs, our twists and turns but we remain committed to following Jesus wherever He leads and in doing so we receive the Lord's greatest blessing and in turn become a blessing to others.  

Words are not sufficient for me to express my gratitude for this calling as Vicar.  It is a great joy to grow in Christ with you all day by day. Much has been accomplished but I believe we are just hotting our stride, equipped with what we need to advance the Kingdom of God into this world.  Another verse comes to mind...

No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him - (1Corinthians 2:9)

There is a promise of a future and a hope, amazing, life changing, wonderful things we cannot even imagine - for all of us as we intentionally seek the Lord and follow Jesus...

in the Mission,
Fr. Jon

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A Few Things...

Media Piece from Sunday - 4 years of Incarnation-Click Here(it takes a little time to load)

For Pictures from Sunday 9/12 - Click Here

For Dr. Steve Harper's excellent sermon on Sunday - Click Here

Article on Canterbury and Incarnation in the Orlando Sentinel Wednesday, September 8...  Here is a link... Click Here

For additional pictures Click Here

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New Sunday Morning Schedule

8:30am 1st Service / Holy Communion Rite II

10:00 am Christian Formation (See Below)

11:00am 2nd Service / Holy Communion Rite II

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   For more Information contact Shelly Buchan at shelly@incarnationoviedo.com

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

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