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Tag: Fr. Terry Gensemer

  • Our Primate on the Feast of Our Lord the Giver of Life

    Our Primate on the Feast of Our Lord the Giver of Life

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

    We’re at that time of year where we are rapidly approaching the Feast of the Lord and Giver of Life, when we, as a communion, celebrate the sanctity of all life, but in particular the life of the pre-born. It seems at this time in human history that we are seeing an obvious fulfillment of Isaiah 60, “The darkness is getting darker, but the light is getting brighter.” The tragic brokenness and rage of self-centeredness that even demands the life of the pre-born to satisfy a desire to not be inconvenienced breaks the heart of Christ over the human condition.

    He invites us to join Him to be a light that shines out of darkness by loving them in their delusion, and by wholeheartedly giving ourselves to protecting the vulnerable infants in the wombs of their mothers. Recently I have thought of how many babies’ lives have been saved because of the anointed work of CEC for Life and our dear Father Terry Gensemer.

    The offering we take up on Sunday, January 18th enables CEC for Life to continue, on each of our behalf, the extraordinary work of rescuing the poorest of the poor—the unborn infant in the womb—who unknowingly needs someone compelled by the love of Christ to deliver them from the “evil one” who has come to kill, steal, and destroy. May our offering on the Feast Day not reflect some mandatory act required of us, but instead reflect the heart of Christ for the least of these. I know that each of you will give from Him.

    With great, great love and affection for you all,

    Your servant in Christ, +Chuck

  • Church of the Messiah to Host Learning to Save Lives Conference

    Church of the Messiah to Host Learning to Save Lives Conference

    On Saturday, November 12th, Church of the Messiah is excited to host the inaugural Learning to Save Lives Conference.   Learning to Save Lives is a brand new, in-depth training from CEC For Life created to equip any pro-life citizen to legally, peacefully, and prayerfully shut the doors of their local abortion clinic. We will cover a wide variety of topics, including sidewalk counseling, creating public awareness, legal strategies, and how to build a pro-life forum within your community.  The training runs from 10 AM to 2 PM and lunch is included with the $5 cost of registration.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!   To download a printable flier, CLICK HERE.

    While the training begins at 10 AM, you are also invited to join Fr. Terry Gensemer and CEC For Life for a Liturgy for the Preborn at 9 AM in front of A Woman’s Choice, located at 431 University Blvd, Unit 2, Jacksonville, FL. This Liturgy is a special prayer service designed to pray for the end of abortion and give dignity to the preborn children abandoned to death inside the abortion clinic. It is an ecumenical prayer service, and all are welcome to join, even those not attending the training. Please come pray with us!

    On November 12, join Church of the Messiah and CEC For Life for the inaugural event of this brand new training!

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  • Fr. Terry Gensemer to Visit Church of the Messiah

    Fr. Terry Gensemer to Visit Church of the Messiah

    Fr. Terry Gensemer will be visiting Church of the Messiah during the last weekend in March.  Fr. Gensemer is the International Director of CEC for Life, the Pro-Life outreach ministry of the International Communion of the Charismatic Episcopal Church, and a long-time friend of Church of the Messiah.  In addition to leading CEC for Life, Fr. Gensemer has a long list of credentials including serving as the Pastoral Director for the Society of Centurions, an organization which hosts healing retreats for those who have left the abortion industry, years of parish ministry, and even, most recently, starring in a Pro-Life film.  Fr. Terry and his wife Patti have been married for over 50 years and together have two daughters and seven grandchildren!

    Fr. Gensemer’s visit to Church of the Messiah begins on Saturday morning, February 26th, at 9 o’clock, when he will lead us in praying the Liturgy for the Pre-Born in front of A Woman’s Choice of Jacksonville (Click HERE for a map).   Fr. Gensemer originally compiled the Liturgy for the Pre-Born as a combination of Last Rites for those children who would be dying in abortion and prayers to end abortion in America and the world.  Then, on Sunday morning, Fr. Gensemer will be preaching and celebrating the Holy Eucharist beginning at 10 o’clock.  Both the Liturgy for the Pre-Born and our Sunday morning service will be streamed on Church of the Messiah’s Facebook page.  It is going to be an incredible weekend with an anointed Man of God.  Be sure to make plans to attend and to invite your friends to join us.

  • Church of the Messiah to Host Life & Leadership Conference

    We are excited to announce that on Saturday, December 14th, Church of the Messiah will host the first-ever Life & Leadership Conference in America.

    Throughout history, the biggest changes in the tide of time were brought about by dedicated servant leaders.  This training brings those leaders to life and offers intense spiritual instruction that will equip Christians to change their world.

    Fr. Terry Genesmer, the Director of CEC for Life and long-time friend of Church of the Messiah, has led several Life & Leadership conferences in Europe, usually over three days.  This event will be an intensive one-day course geared towards men and women (ages 17 & up) who are currently in leadership or actively seeking to become leaders in their church or community.

    The cost is $30 and covers your leadership booklet, light breakfast and lunch.  Only 35 spots available!  To register for the conference, click HERE.  To pay for the conference, you may give Sunday at church or you may pay on-line by clicking HERE (select “Life & Leadership Conference” option).

    Join with Church of the Messiah and Fr. Terry Gensemer on Saturday, December 14th, as we learn how to become focused servant leaders who will turn the tide for this country and the Kingdom of God.