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The Collect for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 14
Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; 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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Summer Sundays -
Holy Eucharist Rite II
10am in the
St. Augustine Chapel
at Canterbury
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Young Adult Group Monday evenings / 7:30pm
in the main building at Canterbury
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Home Group Gatherings various times and locations contact Pastor Robin for more info.
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Commissions
Consider serving on one of the new church commissions. Commissions are being formed to help us extend our ministry efforts. You can read more about commissions in a draft document CLICK HERE
Church Business Commission deals with administration, budgeting and finances, buildings and grounds. Contact Tommy Haygood for more details and to volunteer.
Church Life Commission deals with areas of hospitality, outreach, special events, marketing, evangelism. Contact Lydia Pierce for more details and to volunteer
Christian Formation covers areas regarding training & equipping: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd; Classes; Youth; Home Groups; Discipleship; Financial Peace University & more. Contact Sharon Mafarachisi for more details and to volunteer.
Worship Commission oversees the comprehensive elements of our worship: Music; Flower Guild; Altar Guild; Lay Eucharistic Ministers & Visitors; Acolytes; Readers. (not only for Sundays but special services - Holy Week / Prayer & Praises / St. Francis Day / Thanksgiving & more) Contact Ron Hines for more information or to volunteer
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Dear Friends,
I have been reflecting on the call to follow Christ and how it should effect our behavior. (You can hear the sermon from Sunday -Click Here) The lesson from Ephesians on Sunday (Click Here) challenges us to specific actions and character qualities as disciples of Jesus. The collect for the week addresses this nicely (in the column on the left)
Given the "political season" we are in, I was especially taken by these words... Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with all malice, and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.
It seems the way folks get elected to public office is by employing malice, slander and wrangling. The rhetoric is intense and hurtful. This is not true of every candidate there are honorable folks (both Republicans and Democrats) trying to do the right thing but they are up against a huge machine that has very little patience for manners. We have lost a sense of good behavior in the public forum. Whether it is the recent flurry in the media over Chik-Fil-A or campaign advertisements that make wild accusations we are ignoring these basic instructions and ultimately to... Walk in love as Christ loved us and gave himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God. The Christian Life is not an easy one, it requires sacrifice, surrender and laying down my rights. It may not be easy but I am convinced of at least two things: It is the best way to live and it's worth it.
Below is a prayer For an Election from the Book of Common Prayer p.822. I commend it to you for the local primary election on Tuesday, August 14th and the days ahead and from now until November.
in the mission,
Fr. Jon+ Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States, the State of Florida, and this community in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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We sang this Sunday - one of my favorite hymns, here sung by Allison Krauss (Audio is a little rough - but it is worth a listen)
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AUGUST SERVING SCHEDULE
I know we have had some issues getting the serving schedule out to folks - sorry about that and we will work hard to get it to everyone. (part of the shift from Shelly to Sheri - pleas be patient with us in the transition) You can download the August Serving Schedule - CLICK HERE
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Commission Meetings...
Christian Formation Commission -
Sunday, August 19 following the 10am service.
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