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Dear Friends, This has been a busy week. Various meetings, new and returning programs, some situations that needed attention, some celebrations of birthdays, lessons to prepare, classes to teach, sermons, set-ups, and the usual list of tasks and obligations. I am hearing a resounding "cry" from many of you that mirrors this full slate of activity. We live in a fast paced world - instant information and an accelerated lifestyle that wears us out. I am reminded of the story of Martha and Mary...
"As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!" "Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things,but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."" (Luke 10:38-42 )
It was a "busy" situation - lots of things to do - frantic and I can imagine a little bit of chaos in the kitchen. As I read this account I am taken by the fact that in the midst of this activity Mary "CHOSE what is better". As we walk this life day by day we are given choices, we make decisions and thus the pace, the very steps are determined. May we hear a steady beat, a cadence of the Kingdom of God which marks out for us not only the direction we are to go but the very rhythm and speed at which we travel. In doing so our lives will be marked with joy and peace even in the busy times.
My prayer this week...
Lord help us to choose you, to sit at your feet and hear your voice throughout each full and busy day. Help us not to neglect that which is essential to our spiritual health and well being. Fuel us Lord Jesus with your presence, peace, power and purpose in all things
May you have a blessed week in the mission of the KINGDOM!
Father Jon+
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Fall launch of many programs and places to plug in and grow...
Check the left column for details.
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Check out and support members of our congregation in two important events...
 Paige and David Mahnken have a team to raise money for Winnie Palmer Hospital. You can get more info and sign up too support and participate by clicking here For more information contact Paige
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Kruisin with Kaitlyn...
For those who would like to support our own Kaitlyn Hagood in the Step-up for Downs Syndrome Walk you can do so by CLICKING HERE The walk is Saturday October 15th (8:30-11am) at Lake Eola Park downtown. Join in the fun and walk with the Kruisin for Kaitlyn team (be sure to wear the RED and show your support). For more information contact Erin Hagood
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CENTRAL FLORIDA'S NEXT BISHOP
For information on the search process for our next Bishop check out... http://bishopsearch.cfdiocese.org
Here is a link to the Diocesan Profile - Who we are and what we want in our next Bishop...
http://www.cfdiocese.org/sites/default/files/dioprofile0611.pdf
Meet the Candidates... (the virtual walkabout)
CLICK HERE
FORUM TO Meet the Nominees for Bishop!!
Saturday, September 24 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. St. Luke and St. Peter in St. Cloud, Florida All Delegates are cordially invited to hear from and meet the nominees for the office of Bishop of Central Florida. Each nominee has been invited to attend, to address us briefly, and to answer questions. Following the presentations there will be a time of small group prayer and discussion. This meeting is open to all delegates and is sponsored by Faith Received, an organization within the Diocese "committed to help build a diocese submitted to the authority of Holy Scripture and the Lordship of Jesus Christ, unified in theology and practice for generations to come." | 
