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Join us this Sunday, February 4th, at 9:15am (between the services) for our Annual Parish Meeting. As we’ve done in the past, breakfast sandwiches will be served. We’ll review all the events and successes of last year as well as present and discuss the budget for 2024. We will also be electing four vestry members – three people for three year terms and one person for a one year term. If you would like to be considered for a position on the vestry or if you know someone you think would be a good candidate please submit your name and/or theirs to the office. All confirmed Episcopalians who are sixteen years old and older who attend church regularly are eligible. | |
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Dear Friends,
After two wonderful years, Emily Tsunemori is stepping down from her role as Director of Children’s Ministry to tend to family obligations. Though I am very sorry to lose her from this role, I support her fully in her commitment to her family. Emily has been a joy to work with, and her precious family is a blessing to us all. Please join me in commending Emily on a job well
done!
As you might discern, this does cause some question about our summer camps for 2024. At this time I simply do not know what we will be able to deliver with excellence. This will depend on what leadership transpires and how quickly. I will not rush the process, potentially putting the wrong person in the position just to get the camps off the ground. We will see what the Lord
offers and when. I am open to the very real possibility that we will just “lie fallow” this summer with no camps, and aim for a reboot in 2025. Although this scenario would be a tremendous disappointment to the many families who have come to expect our camps to be a part of their summer, I believe it would be a better option than over-stressing volunteers and inviting chaos
in the parish. Please join me in prayer for this important ministry!
Of course, registration for camps is not likely to open on February 14 as it has for years, and information will be disseminated as decisions are made.
With a hopeful heart,
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Breakfast from 9:00am-9:30am. Sunday Christian Education for children, youth and the Rector's Forum from 9:30am-10:15am.
RECTOR'S FORUM
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty…Every week we stand and recite the Nicene Creed right after the sermon. But have you ever stopped to consider why we say it or even what it means? Through Epiphany and Lent, come to the Rector’s Forum to explore this foundational statement of Christian faith and belief, and expect your prayers and worship to grow with your understanding.
Meeting ID: 869 3343 9953
Passcode: 964118
| Did you miss last week's Rector's Forum? Listen to it here. | |
Wednesday Night Class for Epiphany | | |
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Ever think “I’d like to pray more, but I don’t know how”?
Ever think “Why should I talk to God if he knows it all anyway?”
Ever think “I’d like to pray more, but I don’t want to be one of those holy rollers”?
Then join us for 4 Wednesdays in Epiphany as we work through author Pete Grieg’s great book, “How To Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People”.
Did you miss the first week's class? Listen to it HERE.
(There was no recording from last week)
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This widely-regarded book offers the profound subject of prayer in a surprisingly accessible and refreshingly inviting way. Expect to be blessed! You won’t want to miss it!
February 7 - Yield - Pages 131-222
This class will be from 6:30-7:45pm in the Great Hall
Books may be purchased on Amazon or another retailer.
This class will also be offered on Zoom. Meeting ID: 85657441168
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PRIME TIMERS BRING ON THE HEAT WITH CHILI COOKOFF 2024!
Decked out in fun fiesta decor, the Great Hall was the scene of last Saturday's Prime Timers Chili Cookoff where the taste buds of the Our Saviour judges were tempted with home-made chili recipes.
Photo Above: Contestants Audrey Dolman,
Brynn Taylor, Ginny Anthony, Erna
Hassell-Dykes and John Crockford
The quality of entrants made it difficult for the three-judge panel of Josh Pressel and father-son duo Rob and Aiden Iseman. Extra tastes (and then a little more) of chili were provided to ensure that the judges had all the information they needed to agree upon a winner.
Veteran chili taster, Fr. George, admitted he was skeptical at how good the chilis would be (Oh, George!) but he was surprised by the fact that they were all really good. With an accolade like that, who would be the winner?
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Photo Above: Judges Rob Iseman, Aiden Iseman and Josh Pressel | |
Self-identifying prime timers are welcome to join or learn more about the fellowship ministry by contacting leader Linda Crockford at [email protected] or 904-654-9595. | |
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Please contact our Children's and Family Ministry Staff with any questions or concerns.
Emily Tsunemori, Director of Children's and Family Ministries, [email protected]
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YOUTH PROGRAMING
On Wednesday nights, middle school youth meets from 5:30-6:45pm, dinner from 6:45-7:15pm, and high school youth meets from 7:15-8:30pm. On Sunday morning, youth meet at 9:30am for breakfast and bible study.
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SUPPORT OUR YOUTH
Want to join the team and support some really incredible teens at our church? Say YES to serving in youth ministry! We have a ton of ways to get connected - fill out the form in the link below and Hannah will be in touch!
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DIOCEAN EVENTS
Because of storm damage at Camp Weed, several diocesan youth events have been postponed. New Beginnings will be February 16-18. Contact Hannah with any questions!
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CURSILLO NEWS
Cursillo Weekends Coming Up:
Men's #146 February 29 - March 3
Women's #146 March 7 - March10
#146 Opening Ultreya April 27 at 9:00am
Registration for these week-ends ends on January 31, 2024
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Let us know and Daughters of the King will be on our knees. Requests will be handled with love and confidentiality. Send your request to Jane Pylant at [email protected] | |
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Sarah Bailey, Kaye Behrens, Jamie Bourassa, Kathy Chance, Carmen
Chronister, David Hesford, Joy Korte, Jo Minnis, Terry Richardson, Diana Rickard, Ruth Sattich, Lucy Sembach, Frances Shults, Sherwood Slott, Bruce Taylor, Felix Unger, Ray Valdini, Ed Witt, Terry Woodward, Lonnie Wright, Malachi, Harlow, Quinnley, Lin, Grace, Carol, Grace, Joe, and Roger.
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We encourage all who are able to do so to continue to make their financial contributions to Church of Our Saviour. You may give online through Realm by following the link from www.oursaviourjax.org/give, or you may easily text ‘oursaviourjax’ to 73256 from your smart mobile device. You may also drop a check in the security mailbox by the office door and you can always mail it to the church.
12236 Mandarin Road
Jacksonville, FL 32223
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12236 Mandarin Road
Jacksonville, FL 32223
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