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The Episcopal Church in Oviedo / Winter Springs, FL  www.incarnationoviedo.com  
Worship at Incarnation 
Saturdays 5pm    
Vespers & Holy Communion 
Sundays 10:15am    
Holy Communion- Rite II 
Worship is in the
St. Augustine Chapel
at Canterbury
Christian Education  
    for all ages @ 9am
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The Collect  / Proper 29 (Christ the King)     
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. AMEN.

A Collect for  
Thanksgiving Day 
Almighty and gracious Father, we give you thanks for the fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those who harvest them. Make us, we pray, faithful stewards of your great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and the relief of all who are in need, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen. 
 
Readings - Nov. 30 &  
Dec. 1 The First Sunday in Advent 

Isaiah 2:1-5
Romans 13:11-14
Matthew 24:36-44
Psalm 122 

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Christmas at Incarnation
December 24th
5pm - Pageant & Holy Communion
8pm - Holy Communion (with Incense)
December 25th
10am - Holy Communion
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The Daughters of the King and the Women's Discipleship are raising money to support the Oviedo Crisis Pregnancy Center. (Click Here) For more information contact Sandra Costin.
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Wild Game
Holiday Feast
Sunday, Dec. 15th @ 5pm 
 Join us for a great time of fellowship and celebration.  A tremendous holiday meal with all the fixin's featuring venison and game birds. A great time for family and friends to gather. Christmas moments, a visit from St. Nicholas, bonfire and singing of carols and more.  Make your reservation online. (Click Here & scroll down)
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Dear Friends,

A holiday week of Thanksgiving begins.  We are encouraged to be people full of gratitude.

"Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song."  (Psalms 95:2 NIV)

"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name."  (Psalms 100:4 NIV)

"Be earnest and unwearied and steadfast in your prayer [life], being [both] alert and intent in [your praying] with thanksgiving."
(Colossians 4:2 AMP)

"Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God."  (Philippians 4:6 AMP)

This week you have two opportunities to gather with the saints offering thanks to Almighty God: A Community Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday at 7pm and an Incarnation Thanksgiving Service on Thursday morning at 10am.  (See below) 

We have much to be thankful for...

                                                         ...in the Mission, 

                                                    Fr. Jon+
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A few things....
The 5pm Service this Saturday (Nov. 30th) is a healing service.  You are invited to gather at 4:30pm in the chapel for Soaking Prayer - time of quiet reflection and to Be still and know that He is God (Psalm 46:11) There will be an opportunity in the service to receive the anointing with oil and laying on of hands for prayer. Join us in this time believing Almighty God will bring helaing and wholness to those in need.  
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Christmas Pageant rehearsals begin Sunday December 1st at 9am in the Chapel.   (The pageant will be Christmas Eve December 24th at 5pm) High School, Middle School and Elementary students are invited to participate in this annual Christmas moment. Deacon Jose will be coordinating this event. Adult volunteers are needed and if you would like to help please contact him.
(jose.rodriguez.fl@gmail.com)
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FINAL CALL FOR DIRECTORY SUBMISSIONS
We will be going to print with a new Incarnation church directory in the next week or so. For more information and to make sure you are included please contact Erick Perez
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ALPHA's final session will be... Sunday December 1st
@ 9am - in the St. Paul's meeting room - the main building at Canterbury. Thanks to all who attended and those who helped with food.  A Special thanks to Scott and Cheryl Berg and their gift of leadership.  

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This year we are hosting the Community Thanksgiving Service on November 26th at 7pm in the main building at Canterbury.   This is put on by the Oviedo Minister's Association and this is the first year we are involved.  We need some help with welcoming folks, some set-up and ushers.  If you want to volunteer please contact Fr. Jon ( jon@incarnationoviedo.com )

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ALSO - INCARNATION's Thanksgiving Service is 10am on Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) in the Chapel - this is a special time for us to gather as a community and offer thanks for all God has given us! . 

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Check the website for details on classes, programs, fellowship, and serving opportunities.   (www.incarnationoviedo.com)  

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Please pray for Fr. Stephen Daas & his wife Mary, Diocesan Missionaries to Brazil. For more information  CLICK HERE 
Please pray for the HO people of India that the Gospel would come to them with power and salvation!
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Christmas in the City is coming... Incarnation has involved the beginning of this event in our community. This year you can volunteer, support and give and make a difference in the lives of people who struggle for the basic needs of life.  We will soon have HOPE TREES in the back of the church where you can take a card and provide food / clothes / toys / and more.  For more details CLICK HERE and  For more information contact Deacon Dick richardcostin7@gmail.com

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Coming to Canterbury (CLICK HERE) Opportunities to grow in faith...  

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From Dr. Carla Waterman...
  An Advent Season Retreat on       
       THE MAGNIFICAT
December 14th / 9am-9pm
Carla's retreats are quiet, contemplative spaces designed to take people deeper into God's presence. She is a gifted speaker and retreat leader. The topic of this retreat is one in which Carla wrote a book about and one in which she has profound insights.  It will enrich this year's celebration of Incarnation for sure!  The cost is $89.00 for the day which includes 2 meals.   If you want to go and have trouble with the cost please see me - there are scholarships available - We do not want money to be a reason someone does not attend.
For news, service times and other information please check the website at: www.incarnationoviedo.com