Fifth Sunday in Lent Sunday, April 7, 2019 Lectionary C John 12:1-8 As we transition from the reception and celebration of the return of the prodigal son to attend a dinner prepared in Jesus’s honor, let’s evaluate the venue and the dinner guests. Jesus and the 12 (disciples) are on their way to Jerusalem to celebrate…

The saying that “big things come in small packages” perfectly exemplified the latest New Beginnings weekend. New Beginnings 112 turned out “big things” in nearly every way on March 22-24 at Camp Wingmann in Avon Park. And that was despite the turnout being smaller than in years past. “New Beginnings 112 was one of the…

Children who live in foster homes, homeless shelters or children’s homes don’t always have a feeling of ownership. Many times, they are pulled out of their homes with nothing and often receive nothing at their new homes. To help rectify that issue, St. David’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church will participate in the 25th anniversary of Quilts…

Church of Our Saviour in Okeechobee will be checking out the fun at Camp Wingmann on Saturday, May 4, when a family caravan makes the trek to Avon Park. Deacon Kay Mueller on Tuesday, April 2, announced that multiple families will be driving to the popular youth retreat for a special tour of the facilities…

St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church parishioner Chris Johnston loved doing for others, especially the down-and-out. And he did so right until the very end. The 63-year-old Johnston, who was instrumental in bringing local AA (Alcoholic Anonymous) and NA (Narcotics Anonymous) groups to St. Gabriel’s for weekly meetings and assisted with the church’s food pantries, was murdered…

More than 1,200 people learned a little bit about history and enjoyed an array of soups and baked goods last month during the 2019 Merritt Island Pioneer Day. Pioneer Day, held on Feb. 9, is a joint partnership between St. Luke’s and Sams House on Merritt Island – the Management and Education Center for the…

The long line for entry into the yard sale at St. David’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Cocoa Beach formed a few hours before the doors opened at 8 a.m., both Friday, Feb. 8 and Saturday, Feb. 9. “The turnout was tremendous,” says yard sale chair Ellie Yelle. “We can only guess at how many people…

St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Titusville will be celebrating some longstanding history, sacraments and more on Sunday, March 31. The Brevard County parish in the Diocese of Central Florida will be the site of Bishop Greg Brewer’s final visitation before heading on a three-months-long sabbatical. The service, which starts at 10 a.m., will celebrate the…

Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor is considered one of the composer’s greatest pieces with its dramatic opening flourish and growling pedal note that brings to mind dark and haunting images. But Bach’s masterful use of the organ has few, if any, rivals and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Fort Pierce plans to highlight…

Fourth Sunday in Lent Sunday, March 31, 2019 Lectionary C Luke 15:11-32 How do you sum up this parable in 500 words? Well … you don’t … instead, let’s see if you can find your place in the story and let the parable do what parables do: work on your heart in a personal way….