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Women’s Movie Night This Friday!
The Church of the Messiah’s Women’s Ministry invites all of the ladies to join them for the first Movie Night of 2012. The ladies will meet at the home of Amanda Paysinger at 7pm this Friday, January 27. Snacks will be provided. Please RSVP to Brooke Shimp.
See the attached Women’s January 2012 Movie Night Flyer for more details!
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The Youth of Church of the Messiah Give Witness at the March for Life
You may have noticed that many of the youth were not in church last Sunday. That is because they were traveling to Washington, D.C., to participate in the 39th annual March for Life. Five of our youth endured planes, trains, and automobiles in order to testify in our nation’s capitol that “All Life is Sacred.” They participated in the “All Life is Sacred” Rally on Sunday night, before staging a “Million to One Die-In” in front of the White House on Monday morning before praying at a Liturgy for the Pre-Born on the steps of the Supreme Court and then joined with more than THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND of their closest friends in order to protest legalized abortion in America. The youth then returned after midnight early on Tuesday morning.
Daniel Fowley, the youth pastor at the Pro-Cathedral Church of the Intercessor in Malverne, New York, has created THIS VIDEO. It features at least three of the five youth as well as a chaperone here and there.
The Youth Group wishes to thank each and every member of Church of the Messiah who helped raise funds over the last year. Everyone who ordered food in the gumbo and pasta lunch sales, the pancake breakfast, and the poinsettia sales helped us raise over $1,000 to offset the cost of the very expensive trip. Find a youth this Sunday and ask them about their trip.
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Diocesan Women’s Retreat
The Second Diocesan Women’s retreat for the State of Florida and the Caribbean well be held, once again, at Camp Wingmann, Avon Park, FL on May 10th – 12th, 2012. Last year’s retreat was a wonderful experience for all who attended. Drawing close to God, listening to His voice, it was a time of retreat from the pressures of the world and a time of refreshment.
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40 Days for Life Campaign
February 22 – April 1, 2012
A focused pro-life campaign with a vision to access God’s power through
prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil to end abortion in America. This year’s 40 Days for Life Vigil will be held in front of A Woman’s Choice of Jacksonville, 4131 University Blvd. S, 7 AM – 7 PM. Contact Pastor Ed Martin at (904)214-4908 or visit www.40daysforlife.com/jacksonville -
Stand for Life
Pro Life stand,12 Noon – 1 PM, Federal Courthouse, 300 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville, Monday, January 23rd.
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Deacon Tom Abbott to Lead Sunday Morning Bible Study
Starting this Sunday morning, January 15, Deacon Tom Abbott will lead a new Bible Study on “Christianity, Judaism, and Islam—Compared and Contrasted.” Three religions each call Israel and especially its capital, Jerusalem, the “Holy Land.” All three call Abraham “father.” All three recognize the Old Testament as “Holy Scripture.” So, how similar are they—and how different? Look past the evening news and learn the truth. Dcn. Tom will share his knowledge of history and his experience from living three years in the Holy Land. The study begins at 9:15am, in the Council Building, room 145.
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It’s A Packed Weekend At Church of the Messiah
It’s a busy couple of days this weekend for us at Church of the Messiah.
Saturday, January 7th, is our property Work Day. We will meet at our new property across from Craig Field and begin working at 9am. Bring your gas-operated power tools, rakes, hoes, and work gloves as we come together and start clearing the property to prepare for exciting things to come. Lunch will be provided afterwards.
Sunday, January 8th, we will observe the Feast of the Epiphany. Remember that, as the Magi brought gifts for the young Jesus, we will bring our gifts to support our troops serving in Afghanistan. This is a part of Operation Valentine, which, though collected in January, will bless our troops mid-February. If you need to know which items to bring, click this LINK.
Don’t miss either of these opportunities to spend time with each other and bless those who bless us!
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Don’t Forget Parish Council!
This Tuesday, January 3, we will have our first Parish Council meeting of 2012. Please meet at the Parish Office at 7pm and RSVP to Carla. We will discuss upcoming events for January, February, and March. Please pray for the Parish Council members as they seek the will of the Lord for these upcoming events.
