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Dear Friends,
Check out the announcement below about PENTECOST SUNDAY and remember this Sunday, June 12th we move to a Summer Worship Schedule of one service at 10am.
As I said Sunday we are in a "waiting" mode. Jesus has ascended and we are to wait for the promise of the Father - the coming of the Holy Spirit. Waiting can be difficult in this "on-demand / time conscious driven world". Waiting can be seen as passive but I sincerely believe the type of waiting we are to do is active and participatory.
A dear friend and wise person recently shared with me the following verse... "David said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the LORD is finished." (1Chronicles 28:20)
I believe this word is one we need to hear as well.
There is work to be done but part of that work is one of patiently waiting. I am sure the disciples were curious with questions over the ten days between the Ascension and the Day of Pentecost. I can hear them saying "What are we waiting for?" The simple answer is Jesus told them to. There is a waiting of preparation and this verse gives us a posture for our waiting.
Be strong and courageous...
Don't be afraid or discouraged
God is with us
He will not fail or forsake us
Until our work is finished!
I believe we are about to break into some wonderful new areas of ministry and outreach into this community and beyond. There is opportunity to see the Kingdom of God expand and God in His wisdom will use as a means to see people come to know and love Him. In all things and at all times we are to rest in His promises - God is with us as we see His church built and established in the world.
So join me in actively waiting on the Lord! in the mission,
Father Jon+
A Few Things...
JUNE 12th
PENTECOST SUNDAY! Click Here For a Flyer A special day in the life of the church where we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and empowering for ministry. Several things to note this year... We will move to a summer worship schedule of ONE SERVICE AT 10:00AM It is traditional to wear RED on Pentecost Sunday June 12th we will also celebrate Gary Jackson's ordination to the transitional diaconate. The Rev. Chuck Reischman (an old friend of mine) will be our guest preacher. We will also have a PENTECOST PICNIC after the service and the folks from Waterstone Fellowship (the church plant that rents the Mission House from us) will join us.
You are asked to bring the following items to share if your last name begins with...
A - H = Entrees
I - O = Side dish
P - Z = Desserts
The Picnic will be a time to enjoy the canoes and paddle-boat; family fun, some games and surprises. So MARK YOUR CALENDAR for this special day of worship, celebration and fellowship!
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We need some help in the nursery over the summer - Sunday Mornings 9:45 - 11:30. If you are willing to volunteer please contact Shelly at (shelly@incarnationoviedo.com )
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