Archive for January, 2012

Women’s Movie Night This Friday!

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

The Church of the Messiah’s Women’s Ministry invites all of the ladies to join them for the first Movie Night of 2012.  The ladies will meet at the home of Amanda Paysinger at 7pm this Friday, January 27.  Snacks will be provided.  Please RSVP to Brooke Shimp. See the attached Women’s January 2012 Movie Night […]

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The Youth of Church of the Messiah Give Witness at the March for Life

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

You may have noticed that many of the youth were not in church last Sunday.  That is because they were traveling to Washington, D.C., to participate in the 39th annual March for Life.  Five of our youth endured planes, trains, and automobiles in order to testify in our nation’s capitol that “All Life is Sacred.”  […]

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Diocesan Women’s Retreat

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

The Second Diocesan Women’s retreat for the State of Florida and the Caribbean well be held, once again, at Camp Wingmann, Avon Park, FL on May 10th – 12th, 2012. Last year’s retreat was a wonderful experience for all who attended. Drawing close to God, listening to His voice, it was a time of retreat […]

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40 Days for Life Campaign

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

February 22 – April 1, 2012 A focused pro-life campaign with a vision to access God’s power through prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil to end abortion in America. This year’s 40 Days for Life Vigil will be held in front of A Woman’s Choice of Jacksonville, 4131 University Blvd. S, 7 AM – 7 PM. […]

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Stand for Life

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

Pro Life stand,12 Noon – 1 PM, Federal Courthouse, 300 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville, Monday, January 23rd.

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Deacon Tom Abbott to Lead Sunday Morning Bible Study

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Starting this Sunday morning, January 15, Deacon Tom Abbott will lead a new Bible Study on “Christianity, Judaism, and Islam—Compared and Contrasted.”  Three religions each call Israel and especially its capital, Jerusalem, the “Holy Land.”  All three call Abraham “father.”  All three recognize the Old Testament as “Holy Scripture.”  So, how similar are they—and how […]

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Letter from our Patriarch Bishop Craig Bates

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

Letter to the Clergy regarding the Feast of Our Lord the Giver of Life

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It’s A Packed Weekend At Church of the Messiah

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

It’s a busy couple of days this weekend for us at Church of the Messiah. Saturday, January 7th, is our property Work Day.  We will meet at our new property across from Craig Field and begin working at 9am.  Bring your gas-operated power tools, rakes, hoes, and work gloves as we come together and start […]

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Don’t Forget Parish Council!

Monday, January 2nd, 2012

This Tuesday, January 3, we will have our first Parish Council meeting of 2012. Please meet at the Parish Office at 7pm and RSVP to Carla.  We will discuss upcoming events for January, February, and March.  Please pray for the Parish Council members as they seek the will of the Lord for these upcoming events.

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