Have you had days or weeks when you feel overwhelmed and need a quiet place to come and pray? Or perhaps you are struggling to pray for your concerns and you need the comfort of knowing others will listen and pray to God on your behalf? We are launching a new service called “Restore.” We will meet once a quarter and invite any and all who would like to come and experience the power of prayer.
A Saturday morning Women’s Day will be offered September, 21 at All Saints’ and is open to the public. Please join us and invite your friends and neighbors for a morning of fellowship around a continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m. followed by a time of musical worship, then teaching by Rev. Kay Ruhle and time for soaking prayer.
You’ve probably seen Realm® mentioned in the Sunday bulletin a few times recently. So, what is it? Realm® is our new church database management system, which our staff uses to run the daily operations of our church. Not only will this improve the work life for our ministry and administrative staff, but it also offers some exciting opportunities to enhance our communications and support the way you are involved in our church.
During the 8:50 a.m. service last Sunday, children and teens were invited to come forward to particpate in a special blessing for the beginning of the school year.
Lakeland Police Department sends five chaplains to the 46th annual International Conference of Police Chaplains, July 22 to 26, 2019 in Wichita, Kansas.
In attendance are Master Chaplain John Ingrassia, Master Chaplain Greg Robinson, Basic Chaplain Bob Johnson, Chaplain Britt Franklin, Chaplain Steve Morrow. The conference offers 70 courses from basic level, intermediate and advanced levels such as Intro to Law Enforcement Chaplaincy, and Pastoral Crisis Intervention.
Fall Parish Academy takes place on Wednesday evenings, 7 until 8:30. It is designed to provide a Christian education in a parish setting that will equip adults to function successfully in their ministries.
This past Sunday, July 7th was our annual parish cookout. The church provided hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, and baked beans, as well as iced tea and lemonade. Many members brought desserts to share! This was a wonderful opportunity to gather with friends for worship and fellowship. Here are some photographic highlights.
When Rebecca Borneman was a young woman, her mother took her to visit the Church of the Resurrection in New York City. As they walked through the small but significant parish, Rebecca remembers seeing the small closed seat at the end of each pew. These small wooden seats – unassuming yet in a place of honor - were the designated seats for the original Daughters of the King.
| First Lesson | Deuteronomy 8:6-20  |
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| Second Lesson | Acts 4:32-36 |
| The Holy Gospel | Matthew 19:16-26 |
