Teachings from Clergy Convocation Now Available

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On July 6th-9th, the clergy of the Charismatic Episcopal Church in North American gathered at Church of the Intercessor in Malverne, NY, for an incredible time of fellowship, instruction, and worship.  Abp. Bates’ addresses to the clergy are between 35-50 minutes.  The bishops’ sermons are about twenty minutes each.  The Mayor’s opening remarks are about 7 minutes.  If you would like to have these teachings on CD, the can be purchased through Church of the Intercessor for $20.

First Address to Clergy – Abp. Craig Bates [Part 1] [Part 2]

Second Address to Clergy – Abp. Craig Bates [Part 1] [Part 2]

The Mayor of Malverne’s Opening Remarks – Patricia Ann Norris-McDonald

Sermon for Wednesday’s Eucharist – Bp. David Epps

Third Address to Clergy -Abp. Bates [Part 1] [Part 2]

Fourth Address to Clergy -Abp. Craig Bates [Part 1] [Part 2]

Sermon for Thursday’s Eucharist – Bp. David Simpson

Fifth Address to Clergy – Abp. Craig Bates [Part 1] [Part 2]

Sixth Address to Clergy – Abp. Bates [Part 1] [Part 2]

Sermon for Friday’s Eucharist – Bp. Doug Kessler

Bishop David Simpson to Visit Church of the Messiah this Wednesday

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This Wednesday night, May 25th, Bishop David Simpson will visit Church of the Messiah in order to preach, celebrate, and confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on four members of the parish.  Confirmation is the Sacrament where adults who were baptized as children make a mature profession of their faith, are strengthened by the Holy Spirit, and receive an apostolic blessing for increased ministry in the Church.  This is an especially festive occasion for those who have been preparing for many weeks for this night.

Bishop Simpson has been in ordained ministry for over 39 years, with 20 of those years in the Charismatic Episcopal Church  where he has served as the Rector of Church of the Resurrection in Miramar, Florida.  This Fall Bishop Simpson will celebrate his ninth anniversary as the Bishop of the Diocese of Florida.

While in Seminary, Bishop Simpson married his college sweetheart Toni.  They have three grown children and have, as of a few weeks ago, now six grand children!  Join us as we welcome our bishop.  He is sure to bring an inspired Word of God.  The service will begin at seven o’clock and will be preceded by our Wednesday night soup supper from 6:00-6:45.  Childcare is provided during the service.  We hope everyone will join us.  It is going to be an amazing night!  All are welcome!

 

An Amazing Weekend at Church of the Messiah

Saturday and Sunday are shaping up to be one of the most exciting weekends we have had in a long time at Church of the Messiah.fish-fry3

On Saturday, we will have our annual community Fish Fry!  Beginning at 11:30, Earl Shimp and his highly trained crew of sous chefs will be frying up some of the very best local fish the First Coast has to offer.  Bring either a side dish or a dessert to share and Church of the Messiah will provide the fish, tartar sauce, and appropriate goodies!  Janice Paysinger is coordinating this event and can use some help.  You can e-mail her or call her directly at 904-703-9866.  The Fish Fry will run from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and will be in Showalter Hall, the fellowship hall of Ft. Caroline Presbyterian Church, the same location where we had our Epiphany Dinner.  We will also be joined this year by the bishop of Florida, Bp. David Simpson.

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Then, on Sunday morning, we will have one of the most powerful services of the Summer!  Bishop Simpson will join us on his annual episcopal visit to consecrate and dedicate our new building, preach the anointed word of God, Confirm two new members, and celebrate the Holy Eucharist with us!  Although we have been in our building for close to nine months now, we have yet to have an opportunity for our bishop to come and formally set apart the place to the glory of God and impart an apostolic blessing upon it.  Similarly, the Sacrament of Confirmation is a convergence sacrament wherein the recipients make a mature profession of their faith, receive an impartation of the Holy Spirit, and receive the Bishop’s blessing to minister in the Church.  This will be a very exciting service for everyone involved.  The service begins at 10 o’clock and will begin in the hallway of the church so that we may process in together and begin the process of dedicating the consecrating the building together!

Bishop David Simpson Visits Church of the Messiah This Sunday!

Bishop David Simpson PreachingBe sure to attend Church of the Messiah this Sunday, August 4th, as we are blessed with a special visit from our Bishop David Simpson.  Bishop Simpson and his wife Toni arrived in Jacksonville on Thursday afternoon and will be in north Florida for a few more days.  This Sunday, Church of the Messiah has the privilege of hearing one of the CEC’s most anointed bishops and preachers.

Bishop Simpson has been in ordained ministry for over 36 years, with 17 of those years in the Charismatic Episcopal Church  where he has served as the Rector of Church of the Resurrection in Miramar, Florida.  This Fall Bishop Simpson will celebrate his sixth anniversary as the Bishop of the Diocese of Florida.

While in Seminary, Bishop Simpson married his college sweetheart Toni.  They have three grown children and have, as of a few weeks ago, now six grand children!  Join us as we welcome our bishop.  He is sure to bring an inspired Word of God.  The service will begin at 10:30 in the Sam R. Marks Chapel at Jacksonville University.  All are welcome!