The season of Advent is upon us and we spend these days in preparation. All the holiday activities can be overwhelming.  In the December Rush we can lose our bearings and simply ride the white water current finding ourselves in the new year not exactly knowing how we got there OR we can pause, reflect, contemplate and prepare our hearts and minds, souls and bodies to greet the coming of our Lord.  Pastor Robin invited us into a Holy Advent and I commend her sermon to you.  (CLICK HERE)  The practice of our faith, those things we intentionally do make the journey rich and in it we discover and encounter the Lord who makes all things new.  We have specific moments in the days ahead as a congregation and I invite you to participate in all you can... 

Next Sunday, December 8th (because there is a group on the Canterbury Campus) all our weekend activity will take place at the Chapel.  ON SUNDAY... At 9am we will have an informal Fellowship Breakfast on the patio by the chapel (The kids will do Pageant Rehearsal in the Chapel) Join us for all the FUN!  

On December 14th; Dr. Carla Waterman is offering a retreat on the Magnificat (the Song of Mary) This will be a time to reflect on what God has done, what He is doing and what He will do.  See the announcement below to register.  Carla is also doing and Advent Devotional Blog - you can check it out at http://inthekingdominstitute.org/category/blog - let this be nourishment for your heart and soul in this rich season.

Deacon Jose's Ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests on December 21st followed by a reception (please contact Lydia Pierce if you would like to help with the food and festivities following the service - clpierce1106@earthlink.net)  The next day December 22nd Bishop Brewer makes his first formal visitation to Incarnation and we have 12 folks being either confirmed or received in the church.
THEN CHRISTMAS!  

Advent is also a season of mission where we share with the world our hope and faith in Christ Jesus. There are folks in your sphere of influence who are ready and need to know The Lord. We have opportunity, look around and take notice of people in your office, in your neighborhood, at school and throughout the community. Be alert and ready to share the hope you have in Christ.  Yes there is abundant activity; decorating, shopping, dinners, holiday parties and more.  In all this let us take time to be a light in the darkness and to point people to the real reason we celebrate; because at just the right time God sent His Son... 

                                                    Fr. Jon+
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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

Christmas in the City is coming... You can volunteer, support, give and make a difference in the lives of people who struggle for the basic needs of life. We 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  ALL

From Dr. Carla Waterman...

  An Advent Season Retreat on       
       THE MAGNIFICAT

December 14th / 9am-9pm