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Welcome!
Radically Open to God
The SMC Mission is to
Love God, Love Others, and
Serve
the World.
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Join Us for Worship
SUNDAY
8 am
Holy Eucharist
10:15 am
Choral Eucharist
6 pm
Contemporary Eucharist
Healing Service
7 am
Holy Eucharist
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Your Vestry Members
Treasurer
Craig Maughan
Secretary
Todd Pittenger
Andrew Cole
Kathy Cox
Betsy Culpepper
Stephanie Higgins
Edye McNickle
Mike Robertson
Jan Tillman
Meggen Wilson
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Contact Us
Associate Minister
of Pastoral Care
Ashleigh Gonzalez
Submissions for the E-Messenger should be emailed to the Church Administrator by Tuesday at 5 pm for that week's edition. The E-Messenger is distributed every Thursday.
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Reflections from Fr. Rick
Honest to God.
When I was a young boy and I wanted to emphasize that I was telling the truth I would often say, "Honest to God!" In my mind, it was the crescendo of being genuine and real. One of my favorite authors is Gerald May.
He was an American psychiatrist, theologian and former Director of Spiritual Guidance of the Shalem Institute in Washington, D.C. In his book, Addiction & Grace, May wrote:
"Honesty before God requires the most fundamental risk of faith we can take: the risk that God is good, that God does love us unconditionally. It is in taking this risk that we rediscover our dignity. To bring the truth of ourselves, just as we are, to God, just as God is, is the most dignified thing we can do in this life."
As I reflect on my life during this Lenten season, I find that honesty before God is essential to the healing of my soul and wholeness. Honesty before God can be challenging because for me it requires solitude and silence where I can take notice and listen deeply to what lies beneath the surface of my life and all the exterior distractions. But it also requires trust that God is good and loves me unconditionally so that I am more willing to "tell God the truth" about my life.
On Ash Wednesday we began Lent by reading Psalm 51, "You desire truth in the inward being; therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart." This is the beauty and gift of Lent, an intentional time to reflect on our lives and to be honest to God--to bring the truth of ourselves--and to be drawn deeper into God's unconditional, healing love. It is one of the most dignified things we can do in this life.
In Christ's amazing love,
Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we welcome and accept you, and we trust God to take you where God wants you in God's timing. We want to be a safe place for you to experience God's grace, love, and presence with us. Welcome home, Beloved.
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BRAVO, ANDREW WALKER!
The Council of the Royal School of Church Music, headquartered in Great Britain, just announced a high honor bestowed upon our own, beloved Director of Music, Andrew Walker. In recognition of Andrew's important work for RSCM America, especially as its former President, he has been named an Associate of the 11,000 member RSCM for "achievements in church music and liturgy of national significance, and for important musical and liturgical work within the RSCM." Andrew will receive a new Academic Hood in a rich tone of blue to wear in our worship services, representing this new honor. In its publication to be issued this month, the RSCM states "Andrew Walker has been Director of Music at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Orlando, FL since 1980. He served as President of RSCM America for 3 years during which time he worked to improve communications, introducing an e-communication called Psallam, and envisioned and founded an RSCM America National Choir. Andrew has also been Music Director for several RSCM America summer courses." With thunderous applause we congratulate Andrew, an internationally acclaimed musician and worship leader, who blesses our church family every week with his multiple God-given talents. As Andrew would say, Soli Deo Gloria (To God be the Glory)!
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Join Us for Lent 2017
Lent Morning Prayer
Monday- Thursday, 7 am in the Chapel
Stations of the Cross
Thursdays, 6:30 pm
Lent Suppers Falling in to Grace:
The Cross and Your Identity in Christ
Wednesdays, Potluck Meal shared beginning at 5:30 pm
Time of teaching and discussion with Fr. Rick at 6:30 pm
Note: A program from ages birth through High School will be available on Wednesday evenings
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Falling Into Grace
Don't miss the Lenten Wednesday Night Suppers where Fr. Rick discusses
Falling Into Grace...while the children fall into Fr. Rick!
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Church Movie Night March 24th
The Join your SMC church family for a movie night featuring an acclaimed film depicting Jesus and His 40 days in the wilderness. An appropriate Lenten event, the film will be shown on
Friday, March 24th at 7:30 pm in the Choir Room. Coordinated by Marion Arnheim, use of the movie is possible through a licensing fee the church pays to CVLI. A $5 donation is suggested to cover our costs, and all proceeds will go toward the EYC summer Mission Trip to Jamaica.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR - April 14th
The next movie night will be held on Good Friday, April 14th, hosted by Andrew Walker. The film will be Mel Gibson's
The Passion of Christ.
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Junior Warden Work Day 
The Junior Warden work Day has been rescheduled for April 9th, immediately following Coffee Hour. Projects include cleaning gutters, bagging leaves and much more! Pizza will be provided.
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Palm Sunday Crosses
Join us at Mary Boone's home for a night of fellowship and fun as we fashion Palm Crosses for Palm Sunday. The event will be on Tuesday, April 4th at 5 pm . Many hands are needed and don't forget to bring your scissors! A light dinner will be provided.
For more information, and to RSVP by April 3rd, please contact Mary Boone at
maryboone1@gmail.com
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Parish News to Note
Acolyte Commissioning
- March 19
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at the 10:15 service
Mite Boxes - Pick up Mite Boxes and Lenten Coupons in the church office. Please return them on Easter Sunday!
Linen Team - We need help with Linens maintenance. Please contact the church office if you can help. This is a job you can do at home on your own time!
Lent Dinners Set Up - Please come at 4:30 pm on Wednesdays to help set up for the Lenten Supper and teaching events!
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Easter Flower Sponsorship
The Easter flowers that adorn the church are purchased with donations from SMC members as thank offerings and memorials. To have your listings printed in the Easter church bulletins, please have them in the church office by Monday, April 3rd. You may use the form at the church or email greg@stmichaelschurch.com. There is no set amount for your donation of flowers.
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Feed My Lambs Outreach Project
 
The Music Department's new outreach program, FEED MY LAMBS, delivered 28 bags full of food for the children of homeless families that attend Lake Silver Elementary School in the church neighborhood. The provisions were desperately needed for these families over the school's Spring Break. Pictured are Andrew Walker and Lake Silver staff members receiving the food. Canned goods and non-perishables may be delivered to the SMC Music room at any time for donation to area school pantries.
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The Gathering Feeds Many Every Tuesday
THANK YOU to the mystery baker who dropped off six dozen or so homemade chocolate chip cookies for The Gathering to use at dinner Tuesday night at the Coalition for the Homeless! BLESS YOU!
Extra Hands & Drivers Needed This Summer!
PLEASE call the church office if you can spare even an hour to help with The Gathering, especially in the lean summer months!
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| The Team One - Edgewater High School Interact Club, facilitated by Tom and Tina Harbert and their daughter, Allie |
The Gathering at St. Michael's prepares, delivers and serves a hot meal every Tuesday for the Coalition for the Homeless in downtown Orlando. It is one of our church's longest running outreach programs. |
Youth News
YOUTH SUNDAY - Sunday was a beautiful Youth Sunday when our young members served as Ushers, at the Altar, did the readings and played in the band. Three special 8th graders also shared their thoughts on being part of St. Michael's. Many thanks to all who participated as you blessed the congregation with your holy service!
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| Val Fallas |
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Band members include (L to R) Hayden Runnels, Ian Ravndal (hidden in back), Robert Krohn, Beckett Stieger, Mike Beam, Kaylin London, Brandom Martinez, Andrew Owens, Andrew Cole and Andrew Walker. ROCK ON FOR JESUS!
We'll see you at Sunday School at 10:15 - 10:53 am this week, but EYC is taking Sunday off for Spring Break.
Hire A Youth
The high school students registered for the Jamaican Mission Trip are available for washing windows, raking leaves, general housework, and other chores in return for donations for the Mission Trip. Contact Mike Beam to schedule some helping hands!
To get more information on our events, check out our Facebook page at either "St. Michael's EYC" or "St. Michael's Young Adults" or on Twitter at @StMichaelsYYA.
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Awesome Sunday in the Park!
Last Sunday St. Michael's Church and Preschool set up a booth at Sunday in the Park. It was great to get out in the community and share our wonderful church with others!
Upcoming Events:
4/7
- Minute To Win It night
4/9
- Club 412 hosts the Purple Lemonade Stand after church
4/16
- Easter Service 9:45 am - Flower the Cross & return Mite Boxes. 11:45ish - Easter Egg Hunt
5/1, 5/3, 5/8 & 5/10
- Make VBS decorations in Quigley Hall with St. Luke's
5/7
- Club 412 End of Year Party with rising 4th graders at Hard Knocks
5/21
- Last day of Church School until next school year. We go into summer mode on 6/4
5/21
- 5th graders crossover to Youth Ministry during the 10:15 service
6/12, 6/14 & 6/16
- VBS Set up 10 am - 2 pm
6/13 & 6/14
- VBS Set up 4:30 - 8:30 pm
6/19 - 6/23
- VBS 9 am - Noon
Register for VBS
June 19-23, 2017
How will you serve in one of St. Michael's biggest outreach projects?
At our planning dinner, one of the things we discussed was how people can serve at VBS. Listed are opportunities for you to get involved. We need a of team of people to help with each one of these. Some you can do it straight from the comfort of your home! Please contact Tiffany with what your part will be:
- Registration
- Coordinating Volunteers
- Publicity
- Decorating
- Supplies
- Crew or Station Leader during the week of VBS
Lenten Programs and First Communion Instruction
Programs are offered for ages 3 through adults and our nursery will be open for the babies. Please email Tiffany if you plan to attend First Communion instruction.
Camp Sonshine (ages 3-5) Veggie Tales - Faith in God
Camp R.O.C.K (1st - 3rd grade) What's In the Bible
Club 412 will join Mike Beam and the Youth Department in their Lenten Program
First Communion Class (1st - 5th grade) Do this in Remembrance of Me
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"BEAUTY" / "POIGNANCY" / "POWER"
Beautiful, poignant and powerful texts this week, sung by the choir, with music that reaches into our hearts:
BEATITUDES - Composer: Philip Stopford
Matthew 5:3-12 (NRSV)
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you..
LACRIMOSA - Composer: Witold Lutoslawski
Lacrimosa dies illa Qua resurget ex favilla Judicandus homo reus. Huic ergo parce, Deus: Pie Jesu Domine, Dona eis requiem. Amen.
(Translation: Full of tears will be that day When from the ashes shall arise The guilty man to be judged; Therefore spare him, O God, Merciful Lord Jesus, Grant them eternal rest. Amen.)
Soli Deo Gloria -- To God be the Glory!
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A Note from Suzanne Thomas
and Family
We wanted to thank all of our St. Michael's family for making Jim's memorial service so special. From the Flower Guild's stunning display in the church and Quigley Hall, to Linda and the awesome Altar Guild's perfect set up, the Pastoral Care Guild reception, Andrew and the choir's beautiful music, Ashleigh, Greg and the Bulletin Angels, Eddie, Tom, Deborah, Jan, Louise, Deacon Carter and Deacon Happy, Rev. Diane and especially Fr Rick. And thank you all for taking us under your wings with your sweet cards, kind words, wonderful meals, and especially your prayers!
We love you! Suzanne, Megan and RJ
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PRAYERS
Adam, Aimee,
Ann R., Arel, Barbara, Blair, Britt, Burke, Cathy, Carolyn, Cassie, David., Dinorah, Elbert, Elgin, Fletcher, George, Graham, Jackie, Jacob, Jane, Jenny, Joseph, Judy, Karen, Kenny, Kim, Lori, Leigh, Mae, Mary B., Mary C., Mary, Marci , Michael, Myrtle, Naomi, Natalie, Scott, Sonia, Sue, Sydney, Vic, Walter
BIRTHDAYS
Linda Woodlief, Elaine Wheaton, Heidi Garfield, Erik Olson, Meg Wilson, Beverly Ellars, Roger Trubey, Ellie Tschetter,
Craig Batterson, Jen Sommerville, Carson Pace, Charlotte Henke, Nolan Hutyra, Sabrina Bond, Xander Borsoi,
Matt Renfroe, Frances Koontz, Millicent Barbaro,
Emery Galbraith, Chris Walker, Bill Daniel III, Pam Arkins, Lawton Pittenger, Cate Steinhaus
ANNIVERSARIES
Tom & Shannon Henke, David & Ann Luff,
Picton & Carla Warlow, Craig & Judy Batterson,
John & Mary Ruth Houston, James & Melanie Ferraro
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REST IN PEACE
Kenney Murphy
Reminder:
Prayer list names will rotate off after a three month period unless we are made aware that an individual needs to remain on the list.
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