Diocese of Central Florida Leadership News Items for the Month of November, 2018

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1 From the Bishop s Office Diocese of Central Florida Leadership News Items for the Month of November, 2018 Northeast Deanery Clericus: For all clergy in the deanery, Tuesday, November 6th, 10 a.m. 1 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 4110 South Ridgewood Avenue, Port Orange, Please call the parish office to reserve lunch: (386) Southwest Deanery Clericus: For all clergy in the deanery, Tuesday, November 27th, 10 a.m. 1 p.m. at St. Stephen s Episcopal Church, 1820 East County Road 540A, Lakeland, Please call the parish office to reserve lunch: (863) Northwest Deanery Clericus: For all clergy in the deanery, Thursday, November 29th, 10 a.m. 1 p.m. at St. Edward s Episcopal Church, 460 N. Grandview Street, Mount Dora, Please call the parish office to reserve lunch: (352) Clergy wishing to meet individually with Bishop Brewer at the close of a Clericus should contact Sarah Caprani scaprani@cfdiocese.org or call her at (407) x310 to make an appointment Priesthood Ordination: God willing and the People consenting The Right Reverend Gregory Orrin Brewer, Bishop will ordain The Reverend Kevin Benjamin Bartle to The Sacred Order of Priests and Celebrate his new ministry as Rector in Christ s One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church on Sunday November 18, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. St. Mary of the Angels Episcopal Church 6316 Matchett Road, Orlando, Florida Your Prayers and Presence are requested Clergy: Red Stoles Reception to Follow Bishop Brewer s November Schedule: Thursday, November 1, 10 a.m. Sunday, November 4, a.m. Sunday, November 4, 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 7 Friday, Nov 9 Sunday, November 11, a.m. Sunday, November 11, 4 p.m. Sunday, November 18, a.m. Sunday, November 18, 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, November 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Holy Eucharist with Confirmations & Receptions, Bishop s Oratory, Orlando St. Francis of Assisi Church, Bushnell Northwest Deanery 50 th Anniversary Revival Meeting, Church of St. Mary, Belleview Northeast Deanery Clericus, Grace Episcopal Church, Port Orange DOK National Executive Committee Meeting, Atlanta. Georgia St. Matthew s Episcopal Church, Orlando Southwest Deanery 50 th Anniversary Revival Meeting, St. Paul s, Winter Haven Grace Episcopal Church, Port Orange Ordination New Ministry Celebration Rev. Kevin Bartle St. Mary of the Angels, Orlando Southwest Deanery Clericus, St. Stephen s Episcopal Church, Lakeland Northwest Deanery Clericus, St. Edward s Episcopal Church, Mount Dora Diocesan Offerings: Congregations are invited to designate Thanksgiving Offerings for the Diocese of Honduras School of Theology ICS Live Classes in November at Diocesan Office, Orlando Classes held at the Diocesan Office, 1017 E. Robinson Street, Orlando, FL REGISTER ONLINE or call The Rev. Becky Chapman at (407) x312 or (800) x 312 MORE information including course syllabus at: ONLINE CLASSES Available anytime Class day begins with Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m. Full day concludes by 3:30 p.m. Coffee and soft drink machine available all day. There is a 45-minute lunch break. Cost $35 per day (non-credit) or $45 per day (ICS credit). Saturday, November 10 Ministry in a Multicultural Context Mr. Clay Rivers No one can deny that our communities are experiencing dramatic changes in their demographic composition, and these changes are not only occurring in urban centers, but also in rural areas. Our churches are faced with the reality that their once

2 monolithic and homogeneous composition is no longer a reality and many newcomers are now integral to these communities. How do we welcome and minster to an increasingly diverse society? Diakonia in the Modern World The Rev. Tom Williams, Deacon The Old Testament is full of stories of human faithfulness and failure, God s judgment, and redemption. This survey class will provide an overview of every book in the Old Testament, and will explore the big picture of how the books function together and work redemptively for God s people. Learn to faithfully apply the OT scriptures in the age of the New Covenant. Evangelism Extravaganza The Rev. Rob Goodridge, Rector, St. Gabriel s, Titusville Get revved up for Revival. Join The Rev. Rob Goodridge as he shares exciting new ideas and tips to spread Evangelism fever! Morning class: 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. This class will be live-streamed. Register at ICS@cfdiocese.org to receive a link St. Luke s, Merritt Island Hosts Holiday Fair Saturday, November 3rd Come to the annual St. Luke s Episcopal Church Holiday Fair, 5555 N. Tropical Trail, 9AM to 3PM Saturday, November 3. Something for everyone! ALL proceeds go to the Central Brevard Sharing Center. Lunch served 11AM to 1PM Hamburgers, hotdogs, and baked potatoes with all the fixin s Children s entertainment Tours of the historic chapel and cemetery Booths with items for sale including attic treasures, books, plants, baked goods and a quilt raffle. See page 6 for Information about Favorite Things - the Queen-Size Handmade Quilt. Don t miss this family fun event! Church of the Holy Child, Ormond Beach - Evening of expressing our Joy to God! November 3 rd You are invited to join us for dinner and in praising the Lord with special guests Amazed by Grace on Saturday, November 3 rd at Church of the Holy Child, 1225 West Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach, Dinner served 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Performance begins at 6:30. Cost $10 for adults, $5 for children (5 and under). RSVP for dinner by NOVEMBER 1 st FLYER with menu and contact information enclosed in this issue. Please bring donations to support the Ladies of Grace (at Holy Child) children s clothing drive for the homeless and disadvantaged children in local schools and shelters. Donation boxes set up in the Fellowship Hall. FLYER An Evening with David Bennett Friday, November 9 th, Church of the Ascension, Orlando You are invited to meet David Bennett on Friday, November 9 at 7 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, 4950 South Apopka- Vineland Rd, Orlando, David, the author of A War of Loves is currently pursuing a D Phil in Theology at the University of Oxford. As a young gay man, he saw Christianity as an enemy to freedom for LGBTQI people; then Jesus came into his life unexpectedly.come and hear his grace-filled testimony followed by a Q & A session and refreshments. EVENT is FREE Diocesan Youth Leader Meeting & Lunch, November 12 th 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Diocesan Office, 1017 East Robinson Street, Orlando; Open to anyone in the Diocese of Central Florida who works with youth. Lunch is complimentary. To reserve lunch Beverly Jennings at bjennings@cfdiocese.org or call her at Men s Retreat, November 16-18, Camp Wingmann Register for I m Talking to You God! Friday, November 16 Sunday, November 18 at Camp Wingmann, 3404 Wingmann Road, Avon Park, Cost $135 DEADLINE to REGISTER is Wednesday, November 7. FLYER Women at the Well Northwest Deanery Women s Retreat Saturday, November 17 Join with women in Ministry (lay and ordained) for a day of prayer, music and sharing from 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon at Corpus Christi Episcopal Church, 3430 County Road 470, Okahumpka, Coffee & Refreshments REGISTER for this FREE event by Saturday, November 10 th FLYER with registration information included

3 Mark your Calendars for these Coming Events Thursday, Nov 1, 10 a.m. Celebration of Holy Eucharist/ Confirmations & Receptions Diocesan Office, Orlando Saturday, Nov 3, 9 am 3 pm Annual Holiday Fair, St. Luke s Episcopal Church, Merritt Island FLYER Sunday, Nov 4, a.m. Bishop Brewer at St. Francis Episcopal Church, Bushnell Sunday, Nov 4, 4 p.m. Northwest Deanery Meeting 50 th Anniversary Revival at Church of St. Mary, Belleview Tuesday, Nov 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Northeast Deanery Clericus, Grace Church, Port Orange Fri-Sat, Nov 9 10 Masterpiece Women s Retreat at All Saints Episcopal Church, Enterprise FLYER/REGISTER Saturday, Nov 10, 8:30-11 a.m. Evangelism Extravaganza presented by ICS, Diocesan Office, Orlando Saturday, Nov 10 Annual Holiday Bazaar, Church of the Holy Spirit, Apopka Sunday, Nov 11, a.m. Bishop Brewer at St. Matthew s, Orlando Sunday, Nov 11, 4 p.m. Southwest Deanery Meeting 50 th Anniversary Revival at St. Paul s, Winter Haven Mon, Nov 12, 9 a.m. 2 p.m. Bazaar & Luncheon, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Eustis FLYER Wednesday, Nov 14, 10 am 12 noon Diocesan Youth Leaders Lunch Meeting, Diocesan Office, Orlando RSVP: bjennings@cfdiocese.org Fri Sun, Nov Annual Men s Retreat, Camp Wingmann FLYER/REGISTER Sat, Nov 17, 8:30 am-12noon Women at the Well Gathering for Women, Corpus Christi Episcopal Church, Okahumpka FLYER Sunday, Nov 18, a.m. Bishop Brewer at Grace, Port Orange Sunday, Nov 18, 3 p.m. Progressive Organ Plus Organ and Trumpet Concert, Cathedral, Orlando Sunday, Nov 18, 4 pm Ordination to the Priesthood & Celebration of a New Ministry - The Rev. Kevin Bartle, St. Mary of the Angels Church, Orlando Tuesday, Nov 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Southwest Deanery Clericus, St. Stephen s, Lakeland Thursday, Nov 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Northwest Deanery Clericus, St. Edward s, Mount Dora Saturday, Dec. 1. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Fresh Expressions Vision Day, St. Luke & St. Peter, St. Cloud FLYER Sunday, December 16, 4 pm Ordination to the Priesthood The Rev. Robert Griffith, Church of the Holy Spirit, Apopka Ordination Invitation Sunday, December 16 th God willing and the People consenting The Right Reverend Gregory Orrin Brewer Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida will ordain Robert Talmadge Griffith to The Sacred Order of Priests in Christ s One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 4:00 in the afternoon Church of the Holy Spirit 601 S Highland Ave Apopka, FL Your Prayers and Presence are Requested Clergy: Red Stoles Reception to Follow

4 Friday February 1, 2019 Revival Celebrating 50 Years as the of the Diocese of Central Florida MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND PLEASE PRAY FOR THIS CELEBRATORY EVENT: Friday, February 1, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Orlando - Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will be the featured preacher at a revival service CELEBRATING our 50 th Anniversary. Doors open at 5 p.m. REVIVAL begins at 7 p.m. THERE WILL NOT BE A DINNER FRIDAY EVENING. Bishop Brewer is hosting a series of deanery meetings across the diocese, to cast a vision for the REVIVAL and to enlist people for this ministry opportunity. Your prayers and your attendance are requested at the deanery meetings. Sunday, November 4 at 4 p.m. NORTHWEST DEANERY Church of St. Mary, Belleview Sunday, November 11 at 4 p.m. SOUTHWEST DEANERY St. Paul s, Winter Haven For MORE information about the Revival, for Promotional Material, to REGISTER and to VOLUNTEER click HERE 50 h Annual Diocesan Convention Saturday, February 2, 2019 Keep Saying Yes to Jesus!! The 50th Annual Diocesan Convention of The Episcopal Church in Central Florida Saturday, February 2, 2019 hosted by Trinity Preparatory School 5700 Trinity Prep Ln, Winter Park, FL INFORMATION about Convention is posted online at:

5 WEBSITES for CFE ONLINE, ICS (Institute for Christian Studies), Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center, Camp Wingmann, Cathedral Concerts Downtown, Cursillo, Diocesan Youth events, ECW, and São Paolo Mercy Ministry(Missionaries Rev. Stephen & Mary Dass) ONLINE Central Florida Episcopalian: Click on the ONLINE version anytime to read news from around the diocese ICS: Canterbury Conference Center Events: Camp Wingmann: Cathedral Concerts Downtown: Cursillo: Diocesan Youth Events: ECW: São Paulo Mercy Ministry Blog:

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7 Join us in praising the Lord with very special guests Amazed by Grace Saturday November 3rd beginning at 6:30 pm Church of the Holy Child...an evening of expressing our joy to God! This performance is free and open to the public come with your family and friends! BBQ Pork Sandwiches Cole Slaw Baked Beans Drink Dessert DINNER 5:30 to 6:30 pm $10.00 for adults $5.00 for children (5 and under) Child s Portion BBQ Pork Sandwich Macaroni & Cheese or Hot Dog Please RSVP for dinner by November 1, 2018 Michael DeLong (386) Cathleen Hayes (386) Lisa Miller (386) Sponsored by the Church of the Holy Child Men's Ministry and the Christian Resource Team Gratefully Accepted! CHURCH OF THE HOLY CHILD 1225 W. Granada Blvd. * Ormond Beach* Phone: (386) Located 1 mile East of I-95 (exit 268) Driving West on Granada toward I-95, just past the Tuscany Shopping Center.

8 He answered, Whoever has two coats should share with somebody who has none, and whoever has food should do the same. - Luke 3:11 Children s Clothing Drive The Ladies of Grace at Church of the Holy Child will be collecting new (please keep the tags on!) or gently worn children s coats, jackets, sweaters, mittens, gloves, hats, shoes and socks for the homeless & disadvantaged children in our local area schools and shelters. Please bring your donations between Sunday, October 14th and Sunday, November 4th and place them in the donation box in the Fellowship Hall. The Ladies of Grace will need volunteers to help sort the donations on Wednesday November 7th beginning at 9:00 a.m. and additional volunteers to help deliver them to the local area in the afternoon. For additional information or if you would like to have your donations picked up please contact: Pearl DeLong (386) Brenda George (386)

9 Adult Family Night: MERE CHRISTIANITY by C. S. LewisDinner * Begins at 6:00 pm REGISTER TODAY FOR RETREATS A time to refresh and renew, find grace and strength. To register, visit our website: ascenterprise.org or call the church office. $25 donation suggested to cover meals and materials ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 155 Clark Street, Enterprise, FL Phone: churchoffice@ascenterprise.org Web: ascenterprise.org

10 REGISTRATION FORM YES! I AM INTEREST IN THE UPCOMING EVENT: (NAME OF EVENT:) NAME ADDRESS PHONE ( OPTIONAL ) SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS: We will contact you soon with any additional info (ie. times, cost if any, supplies needed etc) Yes, please add me to your /mail list. ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 155 Clark Street, Enterprise, FL Phone: Fax: churchoffice@ascenterprise.org Web: ascenterprise.org

11 THE EPISOCPAL DIOCESE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA AND CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, ORLANDO, INVITE YOU TO AN EVENING WITH DAVID BENNETT author of A WAR OF LOVES As a young gay man, David Bennett saw Christianity as an enemy to freedom for LGBTQI people, and his early experiences with prejudice and homophobia led him to become a gay activist. But when Jesus came into his life in a highly unexpected way, he was led down a path he never would have predicted or imagined. Come hear David s grace-filled testimony followed by a Q & A and light refreshments. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, :00 P.M. CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION 4950 South Apopka-Vineland Rd. Orlando, FL DAVID BENNETT is from Sydney, Australia, and is pursuing a DPhil (PhD) in theology at the University of Oxford. A fellow at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, he holds an Oxford postgraduate degree in theology, as well as a master s degree in analytic theology from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland.

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15 Fall Gathering For all Women in Ministry (both ordained and laity) of the Northwest Deanery Diocese of Central Florida Women at the Well November 17, :30 Noon Corpus Christi Episcopal Church 3430 County Road 470 Okahumpka, Florida Worship Wisdom - Wonder Replenishing our Well for Ministering in Christ s Church As women Christ has called us to use our unique charisms to minister in the Church. We are storytellers, nurturers, teachers and preachers, leaders, and musicians who continue to answer the Call to Ministry in Christ. Given the challenges we face in Church, community and home, we are under a great deal of pressure and at times feel drained. Like the woman who came to the well in search of replenishment, we invite you to come. Come Join in prayer and song as we worship together. Share wisdom of Call received, answered and growing. Delight in the wonder of your Call that continues to unfold. 8:30 Sign in & Hospitality: Coffee & Refreshments 9:00 Worship Prayer & introduction to the day 9:45 Session I Wisdom as response to Call 11:00 Session II - Wonder as replenishment 11:45 Closing Prayer Register for this FREE event by November 10 th. To register, please Rev. Dr. Peg Davis at mcdavis53@yahoomail.com or Rev. Amanda Bordenkircher at amandajbordenkircher@gmail.com

16 S T. C L O U D V I S I O N D A Y DECEMBER 1 9:30AM - 3:30PM THE CHURCH OF ST. LUKE AND ST. PETER 2745 CANOE CREEK ROAD ST. CLOUD, FL A Vision Day is a one-day training event that provides an opportunity to discover what it means to be the Church in new and creative ways, hear from Fresh Expressions practitioners, learn how to renew existing congregations through fresh expressions of church, and discern what this could mean for your region, community, or neighborhood. There is active discussion as well as opportunity to build networks and relationships among those in your area. R E G I S T E R T O D A Y FreshExpressionsUS.org/event/VisionDayStCloud $ 3 0 / p e r s o n f o r E p i s c o p a l D i o c e s e o f C e n t r a l F l o r i d a $ 4 0 / p e r s o n G e n e r a l A d m i s s i o n t i c k e t i n c l u d e s l u n c h