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Welcome to the St. Elizabeth's chapter of the Daughters of the King at All Saints' Episcopal Church. Meetings are held once a month on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock in Moses Hall. Our goal is to be a backup prayer support for Fr. Reid and Rev. Kathy, aided by monthly study and prayer.

The website to the National Daughters of the King is www.doknational.org

The Daughters of the King was founded by Margaret J. Franklin on Easter Eve, April 4, 1885, at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, New York, NY (now the Church of the Ressurection), as an outgrowth of a Bible class named Daughters of the King, later called the Alpha Chapter.

The Motto of the Order

For His Sake...

I am but one, but I am one.

I cannot do everything, but I can do something.

What I can do, I ought to do.

What I ought to do, by the grace of God I will do.

Lord, what will you have me do?

Vision Statement

Empowered by the Holy Spirit, our vision as Daughters of the King is to know Jesus Christ, to make Him known to others, and to become reflections of God's love throughout the world.

Who We Are

St. Elizabeth’s Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King (DOK) is a spiritual sisterhood of confirmed women in the Episcopal Church dedicated to a life of Prayer, Service, and Evangelism. We have made a commitment to Jesus as our Savior, and we follow Him as Lord of our lives. We are an Order for women who are communicants of All Saints’.

An Order, not an Organization

Our Order is a community under a religious rule, especially one requiring members to take solemn vows. We don't just enroll as members and attend meetings; we take life-long vows to follow the Rule of Prayer and Rule of Service.

What is a Rule?

A Rule is a prescribed guide for conduct or action by laws or regulations prescribed by the founder of a religious order for observance by its members.

The Order of the Daughters of the King was founded in 1885 by Margaret J. Franklin at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in New York City. Members of the Order undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating the Rule of Prayer and Service. By reaffirmation of the promises made at Baptism and Confirmation, a Daughter pledges herself to a life-long program of prayer, service and evangelism, dedicated to the spread of Christ’s Kingdom and the strengthening of the spiritual life of her parish.

The emblem of the Order is in the form of a modified Greek fleury cross inscribed in Latin, “Magnanimiter Crucem Sustine,” the watchword of the Order, meaning “With heart, mind and spirit uphold and bear the cross.” At the base of the cross are the letters “FHS”, initials that stand for the Motto of the Order: “For His Sake”.

The emblem, never wavering from the original design, has been trademarked for the exclusive use of the Order. The cross is worn at all times. It is customarily worn on the left side over the heart or it may be worn on a silver chain around the neck, but it is never to be worn simply as an ornament. Only a member in good standing may wear the cross of the Order, which remains the property of the Order. When a Daughter dies, her cross may be buried with her or incorporated into her memorial; otherwise, it must be returned to the National Office.

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The Daughter's Rule of Life

The Rule of Prayer

In the Christian life nothing can be substituted for prayer. It is a Daughter’s daily recourse to the source of life and strength. Every member must have a rule of daily prayer. Communication with God must be a growing, deepening relationship with Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Each Daughter’s Rule of Prayer should be carefully considered and guarded. It should be prayerfully chosen, reviewed regularly and revised periodically.

The Rule of Prayer is:

  • For the unity of Christ's Church.
  • For the spread of Christ's Kingdom, especially among women and girls.
  • For God's blessing upon the members of the Order.
  • For the spiritual growth of the parish and for the clergy of the parish to which the chapter owes allegiance.
  • For the grace to follow our Rule and for our own needs.

The Rule of Service

Through her Rule of Service, a Daughter daily seeks to do the will of God where she is, remembering Jesus’ words, “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these … you did it for me.” Matthew 25:40 (NIV). The Rule of Service is the application of one’s baptismal vow, reaffirmed by Confirmation:

  • To be Christ's faithful servant in the extension of His Kingdom
  • To regularly take part in the worship, study and work of the Church.
  • To render at all times aid to the clergy as deemed necessary for the spiritual up-building of the parish.

 

 

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On Sundays

10:00-10:40 a.m.
Nursery & Children - Bible in One Year
Youth - Lectionary Scripture Readings
Adults - Book of Common Prayer with Rev. Bob Johnson & Ignacio Morrell
Journey with Jesus Class (Lectionary focus) with Rev. Kathy Hulin
Lectionary Class with Dan Bridgeford
Parent Class with Fr. Reid Hensarling
Sunday School Class with Dr. Alan Snyder

On Mondays (April 15 - June 10)

6:00-7:00 p.m. 

Many Times & Many Places with Dr. Alan Snyder, Luke Classroom

On Tuesdays

12:10-12:30 p.m.
Noonday Prayer in St. Mary’s Chapel

On Wednesdays

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bible Study (Philippians) with Fr. Reid Hensarling

12:10-1:10 p.m.
Healing Service in St. Mary’s Chapel with Rev. Kathy Hulin

6:00-7:30 p.m.
Kids Club - Fruit of the Spirit focus
Youth Group - Small group discussion (life & faith sharing)
Parent Class (until 6:50 p.m.)

7:00-8:30 p.m. (April 3 - June 26)
Christian Theology with Fr. Reid Hensarling
Ephesians with Phil Mays

On Fridays

6:15-6:45 a.m.
Morning Prayer in St. Mary’s Chapel

7:00-8:30 a.m.
Bible Study (Hebrews) with Fr. Reid Hensarling

3:30-4:30 p.m. (1st & 3rd Fridays)
Book Discussion Group (The Abolition of Man by C. S. Lewis) with Fr. Reid Hensarling and Dr. Alan Snyder

On Social Media

Daily Lectionary with Fr. Reid Hensarling
Bible Study with Fr. Reid Hensarling
Quiet Time with God Prayer Meditation
Worldviews with Dr. Alan Snyder


Family Ministries Activities

Contact Rev. Kathy Hulin at 863-688-4502

Sundays

8:30 a.m. Children’s Church and Nursery
10:00 - 10:40 a.m. Sunday School Classes for PreK through High School
10:40 a.m. Children’s Church and Nursery 

Wednesdays

6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Youth Handbells Rehearsal
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Kids’ Club (Music, Children's Parish Academy) and Nursery Care
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Youth Group
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Extended Care during Parish Academy


Encouragement Ministries

Mondays

4:30 p.m. Centering Prayer Group (offsite)

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