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Collect
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Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Next Sunday's Lections
Proper 16
10 Pentecost
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Exodus 1:8-2:10
Psalm 124
Romans 12:1-8
Matthew 16:13-20
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Upcoming Events
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Men's Bible Study Thursday, August 18 7:30 am in the Upper Room Combined Prayer Ministries Sunday, August 21 in the library after the 10:30 am service See study details to the right ---> The group is now meeting once/month on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Outreach Commission Meeting Wednesday, August 24 at 6:00 pm in Roberta's Hall Safeguarding God's People Wednesday, August 24 at 7:00 pm in Roberta's Hall Risk management national and diocesan policies require that vestry members, staff, and certain volunteers be familiar with the Safeguarding God's People materials. |
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Regularly Scheduled
Worship Services
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Weekdays
Monday thru Friday
Food Bank
open
10:00 am - noon
Wednesdays
Tabitha's Treasures
10:00 am
in Roberta's Hall
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Morning Prayer
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
in Roberta's Hall
at 12:00 noon
Holy Eucharist
1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays
in Roberta's Hall
at 12:00 noon
Thursdays
Men's Bible Study
7:30 am in the Upper Room
Choir Practice
7:00 pm in the Choir Room
(once per month during the Summer)
Young Adults:
Coffee, Conversation & Compline
7:00 - 8:30 pm
in the Upper Room.
Weekends
Saturdays
Holy Eucharist
5:00 p.m.
(Chapel)
Sundays
Holy Eucharist
8:00 a.m.
(Chapel)
Breakfast
9:00 a.m.
(Parish Hall)
Christian Formation
9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Adult program
in Roberta's Hall
Holy Eucharist
10:30 a.m.
(Church)
Sunday School
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
K thru 4th grade -
Alleluia Chapel Program
in the Children's Chapel
Combined Prayer Ministries
Meeting for Study and Prayer in the Library
The third Sunday of each month after the
10:30 service.
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At Canterbury Conference Center
Restoring the Soul Healing Conference
August 18-20
More Details Link
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 Church of the Good ShepherdRevealing Love Caring for the sheep. Searching for the lost.331 Lake Avenue, Maitland, Florida, 32751407-644-5350www.goodshepherdmaitland.com
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Discipleship training 101 & 201: What is clean and what is unclean in the Kingdom of God?
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Dearly Beloved in Christ,
Throughout Matthew's Gospel we see our Lord training up the disciples in the ways of the Kingdom. He draws clear distinctions between the Pharisaical Jewish traditions and the ways of God. In the Gospel reading on Sunday (Matthew 15:10-28) we see our Lord teaching the disciples both in word and enacted parable about what is considered clean and unclean in the Kingdom of God.
The list of what was considered "unclean" in first century Jewish Palestine was extensive. Included in that list were Gentiles, especially Gentile women, certain foods, and food that was not prepared according to certain standards. Detailed lists had evolved which mandated the only ways in which food could be handled. Failure to adhere to such rules meant that the offenders themselves had become unclean, and numerous rituals would be required to remove the impurity.
Jesus offends the Pharisees and initially confuses his disciples by contradicting these long-held traditions. Nothing that goes in through the mouth can make anyone unclean. However, what comes out of the mouth can completely defile a person because such things come from the fallen heart of man: evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, and slander. There are no external rituals that can cleanse the fallen heart. The only remedy is an internal transformation wrought by the seed of the Word watered by the fresh rain of the Holy Spirit.
The encounter with the Canaanite woman provides a further teaching opportunity in Kingdom of God cleanliness. A Gentile woman, in so many ways unclean in Jewish tradition has the faith to call Jesus both Lord, and Messiah (Son of David) and to trust completely that he can save and heal (have mercy - help me). The disciples' reaction to her request: "send her away." Jesus' reaction to her request an ironic statement to the disciples, just to push the point home, and a good-natured humorous interchange with the woman, followed by this statement: "O woman, great is your faith."
May we have the unshakeable faith of the Canaanite woman, and be made clean by allowing the Word of God to be seeded in our hearts so that they may bring forth the clean fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, kindness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control.
In the Peace, Grace, and Love of our Lord,
Rev'd Sarah+
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Scouts Painting, Playground Clean Up, Blessing of the Backpacks, Ice Cream Social, and Newcomers' gathering - a wonderfully full and blessed weekend!
 Work has begun on the Chapel renovation!
The scouts did a wonderful job of painting the old youth room and the nursery (we still need another coat and the woodwork painted - are there any volunteers??!!! Call Dari van Hissenhoven)
Dougie Smith did a phenomenal job of cleaning out old branches and weeds from the playground - all we need now is some mulch, and to cut down a very dead and dangerous tree!
The children brought their backpacks to be blessed at the altar and were given cross zipper pulls to carry with them to school. (Thank you Dari and Brym!)
 We all ate way too much of Dede's amazing home made ice cream afterwards in the Parish Hall. Dede gathered prayer requests from the children so that we can partner them with parishioners who will keep them in prayer during the school year. And Jim and Irene Burgess once again opened up their beautiful home with their wonderful gift of hospitality to welcome some of our new members and to provide an opportunity to introduce them to some of our ministry/commission leaders. Thanks to all who brought food, and especially Sallie and Doug Smith for their herculean efforts! WOW! That together with a record attendance at both 8:00 am and 10:30 am services provided for much praise and thanksgiving to our Lord for his provision. Other photos can be found on the website here |
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Are you bewildered wondering what the Lord wants you to do? Have you been telling our Lord what to do and getting no results?
Beginning on Sunday, August 21st in the Library, after the 10:30 am service, join the Combined Prayer Ministry (CPM) group for a study on prayer and ministry/service. You do not need to be a formal member of the CPM group to participate in this study. Bring a bag lunch - fruit juice provided. For more information, call Henry 407-637-5499
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 Beginning August 18 and continuing on Thursdays at 7:30 am in the Upper Room. Call Gavin Lee for more information 407 365 6852
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 PARISHIONER PRAYER NEEDS
Lois, Sallie, Mary Joe, Sally, Tim, Jim, Roy, and Sandy LONG TERM PARISHIONER PRAYER NEEDS Ival, Olga, Marion, Chet, Stan, Jane, Jack, Mike, Suzee, Lillian, Keisha, Jamie, and Jeanie NON-PARISHIONER FRIENDS AND FAMILY PRAYER NEEDS Barbara, Jimmy, Alan, Debbie, Kathy, Brandon, Sharon, Jim, Marnay, Pam, Danny, Rachel, Hannah, Marsha, J.L., Sandi, Paul, Jeannean, Tan, John, Marilyn, Amy and Joe, Lawrence, Jack, Margaret, Ilene, Roz, Sylvia, Carolyn, Alexander, Alesandra and parents, Jim and Helen, Kailee, Bill, Bert, Lew, Monica, Susana, and Duncan. REST IN PEACE Thelma Lee and Pat Wall MILITARY PERSONNEL
Christopher and Brigitt Kincaid, Justin Moye, Danny Graham, Hugh Darville, Ronnie Robison, Chuck Gitschlag, Rory Patrick Coleman, Dennis Glasgow, Duncan Hanton, William Underhill, Taylor Lee, and Cory Siebel. OUR COLLEGE STUDENTS AND SEMINARIAN
Michael and Ryan Guerdan, Lindsey Nicolle, Allen Booker, Robert Borr, Matthew and Sarah Pierce, Crosby Adams, Robin Campbell, and David Bumsted. THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR BIRTHDAYS Mary Edwards, Pat Mica THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR ANNIVERSARIES None THOSE WHO ARE TRAVELING Marilyn Petersen, Hillary, Simon, and Derek Davis, Keisha Moore, Gloria Grant, Mary Ellen Appleton, Eva Walsh, Ann and Joe Britt, Archbishop and Mrs. Drexel Gomez. DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Wales and All Saints Church, Lakeland
A Prayer for discernment in the call of the next bishop: Be with us and guide us, Holy Spirit, 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. In the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
PRAYER REQUEST LINK: click here for link
As we continue to pray for all on our Prayer List I was reminded this week of just how important a ministry this is. Below is a photo of Rory Patrick Coleman, a medic, resting in an apple orchard in Afghanistan after being tasked with collecting the remains of those who were killed when their helicopter was shot down. 
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Search for the 4th Bishop of the Diocese of Central Florida
 Diocesan Profile can be downloaded here
Search Process website for frequently asked questions, interactive blog, etc. click here
Nomination Forms can be downloaded here
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