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e Episcopal Church in Oviedo / Winter Springs, FL  www.incarnationoviedo.com  
Worship at Incarnation 
This Saturday, 12/21 @ 4pm  The Ordination OF Jose Rodriguez to the Sacred Order of Priests. 
 
This Sunday 12/22   
9am forum with Bishop Brewer and Christmas Pageant rehearsal for the kids
10:15am Confirmation and Holy Communion- Rite II 
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The Collect  / Advent III
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tir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. AMEN.
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Readings - The Fourth Sunday in Advent 
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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 New Incarnation Directory is available on the Information Table at the Chapel. If you were omitted or if there are needed corrections please contact Erick Perez
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Dear Friends,

 A rich day at Incarnation today as we looked, for, longed for and glimpsed the Kingdom of God. (You can listen to the sermon - Click Here)   We often talk of our faith as a journey and specifically seasons of the church year as having an intentional cadence as we walk in the the ways of the Lord.   In the days of Advent we have been hoping and longing for redemption and salvation.  For God to reconcile all things to himself.   Think of all the broken things in this world: violence, hatred; greed, families, broken economies, polluted environments, malice, slander, dishonesty, lust and the list could go on.  We are told in the lessons throughout the Advent season that all things will be made new and we are taught to desire the Kingdom. 

The Kingdom was prophesied in the Old Testament and it is inaugurated at the incarnation, life, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus. The Kingdom continues in these days in this world through the one holy, catholic and apostolic church.  We await the consummation of the Kingdom of God in the second coming of Christ.  This is our sure hope, look up your redemption draws near... 
                                                                       in the mission,
                                                                           Fr. Jon
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 We did this on Sunday - a little retro Jesus music...
The Pat Terry Group - 5 - I Can't Wait (1975) 
The Pat Terry Group - I Can't Wait (1975)
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Coming up on our calendar...

Deacon Jose's Ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests on December 21st @ 4pm  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. Join us at 9am for The Bishop's Forum, where Bishop Brewer will share with us about his ministry and vision for the diocese. at the 10:15am we have a number of folks being either confirmed or received in the church, this will be a special day in our congregation's life join in the celebration!  
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Christmas Pageant rehearsals Sunday December 22nd at 9am in the Chapel. Contact Deacon Jose for more information.(jose.rodriguez.fl@gmail.com
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Christmas Poinsettias Sign-up /
Please make a donation for Christmas Flowers.  You can give thanks for individuals and moments or remember family and friends this Christmas. Cost is $10.00 each. You can sign-up to at the Chapel or email Sheri DeLuke  These must be in by WEDNESDAY 12/18 @ 12noon
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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! 
For news, service times and other information please check the website at: www.incarnationoviedo.com