Archive for July, 2011

The Patriarch, Archbishop Craig Bates, on Infant Baptism

Sunday, July 31st, 2011

As Fr. David mentioned this morning, here is the Patriarch’s defense of Infant Baptism and response to “Believers’ Baptism.”  I first found the article on the Diocese of the Mid-South’s Web-Page. sjl+ The last few months I have been approached by several young Christians and asked to defend “infant baptism.” I am not sure, however, […]

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Baptism at COM This Sunday

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

Join us at Church of the Messiah this Sunday, July 31, as Alexa Lapinski receives the Sacrament of Holy Baptism.  Alexa is the beautiful daughter of Paul and Cherelle Lapinski and we are blessed to be able to welcome her into the household of God.  Join us at 10:30 at the Sam R. Marks Chapel […]

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August E-News Available On-Line

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

August E-News

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Kevin Paysinger Appointed to National Church Position

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

The Paysingers have made news twice this week: first, by announcing their pregnancy and, second, in an article on CEC Home, the Patriarch’s forum for announcing news to the international communion.  The Patriarch, Archbishop Craig Bates, has appointed Kevin to be the Chancellor for Charismatic Episcopal Church of North America.  The position makes Kevin chief […]

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Don’t Forget Christmas in July

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

As you begin your weekend shopping, don’t forget that next Saturday, July 23, is the women’s Christmas in July for Emergency Pregnancy Services.  Click below to view the flyer and get directions and the wish list. Christmas in July Baby Shower Flyer

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COM Youth Make News with CEC For Life

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

At the annual Southeastern Province Convocation, Church of Messiah’s Youth, along with other youth from Florida and six other states, made a loud pro-life statement on the corner of a busy intersection during the morning commute. Click HERE to read the whole article.

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It’s a Busy Week At COM

Monday, July 11th, 2011

Monday–Women’s Committee Meeting Tuesday–Men’s Prayer and Ultreya Wednesday–Soup & Prayer Thursday–North Florida Clericus Hold your cursor over the events in the calendar on the right for times and locations or contact the parish office at 904-721-4199 for more information.

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Deacon David Lawrence and Family at Church of the Messiah

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

This Sunday, July 10, Deacon David Lawrence and his wonderful family will once again return to Church of the Messiah.  Deacon David was ordained in 2003 and immediately went into the mission field in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).  He, his wife Kris, and their five children are back in the United States on their […]

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Men’s Night with the Jacksonville Sharks

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

It’s been way too long since football season, and way to long since the men of Church of the Messiah have spent time together as a group!  In order to alleviate both of those issues, the Men of Messiah are getting together this Saturday night (7/9/11) to see the Jacksonville Sharks play the Dallas Vigilantes […]

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July Newsletter and Prayer Calendar Now Available On-Line

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

Click on the links below to download the files. July E-Newsletter July Prayer Calendar

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