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Pray for every member of the parish by name using the June 2011 Prayer Calendar.

This Friday, May 20th, we will hold a Memorial Service for  Henry.  The service will begin at 1:30 and will be at Ortega United Methodist Church (click HERE for Map and directions).  There will be a reception at the church immediately following the service.  If you would like to provide light finger food for the reception (the family has requested no caseroles), please contact Jennifer Abbott.  If you would like to provide meals for the Reese family during the next several days, please contact Suzie Kirkpatrick.  For more information, or to find phone numbers, please contact the Parish Office at 904-721-4199.

At the family’s request, there will be no viewing Thursday night.

Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. And where I go you know, and the way you know.”
Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?”
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (St. John 14:1-6, 11-12)

Rest eternal grant to Henry, O Lord:
And let light perpetual shine upon him.

May his soul and the souls of the the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.  Amen.

Church of the Messiah will hold a Women’s Movie Night this Friday, May 20, at 7:00pm at the home of Brooke Shimp.  Please RSVP to Brooke and let her know how many will be coming.  Snacks will be provided.  Contact the parish office at 904-721-4199 for directions or more information.

This Sunday, Church of the Messiah is blessed to have Ronald L. Scalisi join us.  Mr. Scalisi is the owner of Ronald Scalisi Architects and will bring the congregation proposed images of what could become our new Sanctuary home.  Fr. Paysinger and the Rector’s Council interviewed several architects and felt the Lord leading us towards Mr. Scalisi.  Now, as we draw closer to nailing down an actual site, we are very excited to present actual drawings of what our new building might look like.  Be sure to be at Church of the Messiah this Sunday to catch a glimpse of what the future might hold for COM.  The service will be at 10:30am in the Sam R. Marks Chapel on the campus of Jacksonville,

The Jacksonville Christian Arts Center faculty and students cordially invite you to our annual Spring Dance Concert.  The concert is this Saturday, May 14, 2011, at 6pm in the Lazzara Theater at UNF’s Fine Arts Center (Building #45).  There is free parking and a garage across from the library.  Admission is free; a love offering will be collected.

This Sunday, Fr. Looker will begin a new weekly Bible Study on The Acts of the Apostles.  The series will go weekly for six weeks and end on the Feast of Pentecost (June 12).  The Study will be held in the Student Council Building at Jacksonville University from 9:15 until 10:00 and give everyone plenty of time to make it to the chapel in time for services.  We hope to see you there!

Join Church of the Messiah on this Saturday, April 30, as we show Emergency Pregnancy   Services “Loads of Love.”

Many of the moms that visit EPS have to take their laundry to a laundromat.  Let’s do  what we can to make the never-ending task of laundry a little easier.

Please bring 3 simple items:

1. a laundry basket
2. a roll of quarters (pre-rolled)
3. a bottle of Dreft laundry detergent (baby-safe formula, no substitutes)

Bring your gifts by the Arlington Branch of EPS at 6903 Merrill Road anytime between  10:30am and 2:00pm and receive a tour of the facilities.

Here is the schedule for our Holy Week services.

Wednesday: No Bible Studies or Youth Group

Maundy Thursday–7pm at the Sam R. Marks Chapel at Jacksonville University.  Join us as we observe the institution of the Holy Eucharist and Christ’s betrayal.  For information on the Youth Holy Week Lock-In, click HERE.

Good Friday–12noon at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (across from JU).  Come sit vigil with us for the three hours that Our Lord hung on the cross.  Church of the Messiah joins with Prince of Peace (CEC) as we meditate on the sayings of Our Lord on the Cross.

Easter–10:30 at the Sam R. Marks Chapel at Jacksonville University.  Celebrate the Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ.  There will be a children’s parade and flowering of the cross.  Also, there will be no Bible Study Easter Morning before Mass.

Click link below for the Patriarch’s Massage:

Patriarch’s 2011 Easter Message

During Holy Week we celebrate and commemorate some of the most sacred events in the life of Jesus Christ.  The entire week is full of opportunities to gather together as a community and rejoice in the mighty work that Christ accomplished in redeeming Creation.  Make plans now to attend all of our Holy Week services:

Palm Sunday, April 17th, 10:30am. We start outside and move into the Church commemorating Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem with the Liturgy of the Palms.   We will then recall the Passion of Our Lord with the Passion Gospel dramatically re-enacted by members of the congregation.  This is an amazing service.

Maundy Thursday, April 21st, 7pm. This service recalls Our Lord’s institution of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper and will include our traditional foot washing ceremony as well as the stripping of the altar.  Without a doubt, this is one of the most moving services of the year.

Good Friday, April 22nd, 12-3pm.  This service will be at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (across the street from JU).  The clergy and congregation of Prince of Peace, Orange Park, will join with Church of the Messiah as we sit vigil and meditate on the sufferings Our Lord endured for us on the Cross.  Join us for the entire time or feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.

Easter Sunday, April 24th, 10:30am.  Join us as we celebrate the Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ and revel in His saving work! 

Invite your friends to join us as we celebrate the high point of the Church year!