Originally from Kenya, The Rev. Samuel Nsengiyumva was called to be the new rector at Holy Trinity, Fruitland Park. He previously served congregations in Maryland, Wisconsin and Indiana after arriving in the United States in 1998. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies with minors in Christian ministries and community development from Daystar University…
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“O God of unchangeable power and eternal light: Look favorably on your whole Church, that wonderful and sacred mystery; by the effectual working of your providence, carry out in tranquility the plan of salvation; let the whole world see and know that things which had grown old are being made new, and that all…
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Collect of the Day “Almighty God, by your grace your servant Elizabeth of Hungary recognized and honored Jesus in the poor of this world: Grant that we, following her example, may with love and gladness serve those in any need or trouble, in the name and for the sake of Jesus Christ; who lives and…
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In late 2019 St. George Episcopal, The Villages, formed a volunteer Communications Committee. The advent of COVID-19 thrust the committee, which was originally exploring how to revamp the church website, into investigating new ways to keep parishioners in communion during the initial lockdown. One of the many things the committee did was to explore the…
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The Rt. Rev. Gregory O Brewer delivers his sermon from the Bishop’s Oratory in Orlando FL. Celebrating the Feast of St. Teresa of Avila. Collect of the Day “Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who…
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Collect Of The Day “Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.” BCP P. 234 The Rt. Rev. Gregory O….
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REGISTER or VOLUNTEER for free revival service, Feb. 1, 2019. As a bishop, I often get called on to give words of wisdom or counsel. The closest to one-size-fits-all advice I have is the following: “Keep saying yes to Jesus.” But this phrase is more than a good idea. It’s also the theme of our 2019 annual Diocesan…
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Fresh Expressions had that pioneer spirit, literally, last month when dozens of people turned out for the latest event at the Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center. A total of 34 participants and four trainers turned out for the two-day event titled: Fresh Expressions Pioneer Learning Community. According to a Fresh Expressions news release, pioneers are…
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2018 Annual Diocesan Convention Evangelism – Embracing our Neighborhoods Forty-Ninth Annual Diocesan Convention of The Episcopal Church in Central Florida Friday, January 26 & Saturday, January 27,…
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Bishop Gregory Brewer ordained the following nine candidates as transitional deacons on the evening of January 30 at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke in Orlando: Karl Nicholas Braunschneider, John Garry Edwards, Joshua Michael Gritter, Lauren Renee Ellis Larkin, Zachary David Neubauer, Gladys Rodriguez, Frank Wayne Samuelson, Louise Bernhardt Samuelson, and Ashton Knight Williston. Ordination as a transitional deacon is the final step before becoming…
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