Collect for the Week
The Third Sunday in LentAlmighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. *******************************
Readings for the Fourth Sunday in Lent
April 3, 2011 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Psalm 23 ++++++++++++++++++
Coming Up at
Incarnation...
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Sunday morning
Christian Formation Classes
in the FOLWELL BUILDING at CANTERBURY...
10-10:45 Pastors Class - (adults)
10-10:45 Youth Class
10 - 11:30 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in the
Winchester Meeting Rooms (Level I & II atriums) Level I - ages 3-6 / grades pre-K to Kindergarten Level II - ages 6-12 / grades 1-5 ++++++++++++++
Sunday April 3rd, 5:00 PM, Central Deanery Forum, All-Saints Winter Park in the Thomas Center.
From the Diocese Bishop Search Website: "Deanery Forums are held by the Deans and Presidents of each Deanery. These open discussions will help you, gathered as Deaneries, create our Diocesan Profile for the Search for a New Bishop. The Deans and Presidents will summarize these discussions with those in attendance and send the summaries to the Profile Committee." For more information
CLICK HERE
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Get involved with the Children and Families Stations of the Cross Good Friday afternoon at 4pm. Contact Lisa Hines to volunteer.
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Incarnation / Canterbury Work Day / Saturday April 9th / 8am - 12noon
We will gather at the Mission House Property on Highway 419 to empty out the Storage container - tossing out what is not worth keeping, passing on what we do not need and taking the "treasures" over to Canterbury. This ready us to move the container to the Canterbury property. If time and number of folks allow we will take on a few projects in the Canterbury Campus as well. To be a part of the work day let Tommy Hagood our Junior Warden know you can help. You can email him at... thagood@huntonbrady.com Join in the fun, roll up your sleeves, enjoy the fellowship and move Incarnation and Canterbury forward for the sake of the Kingdom!
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First Friday - Spiritual Direction Retreat with Dr. Carla Waterman and David Teems April 15-16, 2011
Washed in Blood,
Water and Word In this twenty-four hour retreat, we will consider some of the major moments in Holy Week, and how it is that Jesus' road from Upper Room to Empty Tomb draws us into a baptized life in Christ. Come and join us for these hours of guided reflection leading up to Palm Sunday. For a PDF documant about this event CLICK HERE To Register or for more information about these events contact Canterbury - 407-365-5571 For other Canterbury Programs CLICK HERE
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Dear Friends,
It is Sunday afternoon and I am beaming after a glorious morning of worship. David Teems returned to us sharing his ministry of music. During communion he did one of my favorite and classic hymns It Is Well.
There is a back story to this Hymn worth considering in this season of Lent...
"It Is Well with My Soul" is a very influential hymn penned by Horatio Spafford. This hymn was written after several traumatic events in Spafford's life. The first was the death of his only son in 1871 at the age of four, shortly followed by the great Chicago Fire which ruined him financially (he had been a successful lawyer). Then in 1873, he had planned to travel to Europe with his family on the SS Ville du Havre, but sent the family ahead while he was delayed on business concerning zoning problems following the Great Chicago Fire. While crossing the Atlantic, the ship sank rapidly after a collision with a sailing ship, the Loch Earn, and all four of Spafford's daughters died. His wife Anna survived and sent him the now famous telegram to her husband, "Saved alone". As Spafford traveled to meet his grieving wife, he was inspired to write these words as his ship passed near where his daughters had died.
When peace like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Refrain: It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:
If Jordan above me shall roll,
No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life,
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.
But Lord, 'tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait,
The sky, not the grave, is our goal;
Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord!
Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul.
And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.
Horatio Spafford
in the mission,
Father Jon+
A Few Things...
SEDER SUPPER at CANTERBURY TUESDAY April 19 / 7pm
sponsored by the young adult ministry of Incarnation - proceeds benefit Hope Foundation. MORE DETAILS SOON contact Jose Rodriquez to volunteer or for more information. Pastoral Care Deacon Dick Costin is taking on the responsibility of coordinating pastoral care issues within the mission. He is responsible to assure that all known issues are being addressed by a member of the clergy. He also will train and manage our team of Lay Eucharistic Visitors who will be available to take communion to those unable to attend worship services and wishing to take communion. Normally such visits will occur on Sundays following the church services. We do need to know about you, however, in order to bring communion to you and of course we want to know that you want us to do so. So, if you are unable to attend church for good reason and wish to have communion, please call Deacon Dick. His home phone is 407-796-3922 and his cell phone for emergencies is 407-212-2718. All of your clergy are available for pastoral care issues. Fr. Jon, Pastor Robin, Deacons Dave and Dick are on call to respond to your needs. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Pray the election of the next bishop to be held at a special convention on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011
A Prayer to Guide our Search Be with us and guide us, Holy Spirit of God, as we seek your will for the future of our Diocese. Help us to discern the needs and hopes of your people in Central Florida, so that our search for a Bishop may proceed with clear vision and joyful obedience. We pray through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Organic Discipleship continues Organic Discipleship for Men Wednesdays 7am - (Eucharist / Breakfast / Study) Organic Discipleship for women Thursdays 9:30am (Eucharist / Coffee / Study)
Morning Prayer - Weekdays 7:45am / St. Francis Oratory Chapel
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