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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
7:45 am
Holy Eucharist
9-9:30 am
Children's Family Service
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
Ashley Bennett
Mike Farina
Eric James
Toni Jennings
Linda Midkiff
Niki Nash
Ronda Olson
Tom Sommerville
Katie Terry
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Contact Us
The Rev. Rick Luoni
Assisting Priest
The Rev. Greg Favazza
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.
Preschool Director
Melanie Olivier
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Reflections from Fr. Rick
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
St. Michael's is a growing community, and one of the MAIN reasons is that folks experience St. Michael's as a welcoming and loving community. Yet, with so many families worshipping at different times, it's challenging to get to know each other.
HERE ARE FOUR WAYS WE CAN GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER
#1 - JOIN US FOR COFFEE
. When the service is over, don't rush to the parking lot. Take your time. Grab a cup of coffee in Quigley Hall and introduce yourself to someone. It's one of the best ways to connect.
#2 ATTEND SUPPER CLUB
where you'll meet 50-60 people from St. Michael's in a fun atmosphere. Jon and Niki Nash are hosting Supper Club at their house on Friday February 22, 2019 at 6:00 pm. Please join us and bring your favorite dish and beverage for sharing with others. The fun starts at 6:00 and we look forward to seeing you!
#3 - JOIN A LIFE GROUP
. One of the best ways to "do life" with people is to join a small group. Whether it's 50 or 500 in a church service, it's tough to talk about life on Sunday morning. So, Life Groups that meet in homes throughout the week are a great way to meet folks and grow in your faith. Please email Ashleigh at [email protected]
for more information.
#4 - SERVE ONE HOUR PER WEEK
. This is one of the best ways to get to know people. No matter your stage in life, there's a certain camaraderie from working together. Join us at our next "Connect and Serve" meeting on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in the conference room from 6:30 pm - 8 pm when we'll discuss St. Michael's Outreach Strategy, past events (Serve the World Day experiences), upcoming events, and options for participation. Contact [email protected]
for more information.
These are four EASY but fun ways to connect and meet new people. I hope to see you soon!
In Christ's love,
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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
There is still time to sign-up! Starts this Sunday!
EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY LIFE GROUPS:
Learning to really love God, ourselves, and others.
Emotionally Healthy Discipleship is a framework that directly addresses the reality that emotional maturity and spiritual maturity are inseparable. It is not possible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature. And, if we are to live out of our authentic selves, made in the image of Christ, we must slow down to cultivate an intimate relationship with Jesus and others.
DEEPLY CHANGING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
This 8-week course will help you unpack core biblical principles to guide you into an experience of lasting, deep, beneath-the-surface transformation in your relationship with God.
SPACE IS LIMITED, PLEASE SELECT A DAY AND TIME THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOUR SCHEDULE
- SUNDAYS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 17 8:45-10 AM (Location: St. Michael's)
- SUNDAYS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 17 6:30-8:30 PM (Location: Facilitator's home)
- THURSDAYS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 21ST 6:45-830 PM (Location: Facilitator's home)
You'll need to purchase Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Course, Participant's Pack
(Updated Edition) from
christianbook.com
or
amazon.com.
THE PARTICIPANT PACK INCLUDES:
- Book: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Updated Edition
- Workbook: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Workbook, Updated Edition
- Devotional: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day
Childcare will be provided.
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Supper Club Friday, February 22
Jon and Niki Nash are hosting Supper Club on Friday February 22, 2019 at 6:00 pm. Please join us and bring your favorite dish for sharing with others. Also bring your preferred beverage.
The fun starts at 6:00 and we look forward to seeing you!!
Please Click Here to Register and share what you are bringing.
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| Wine and Paint Night - Wednesday, February 27
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Feed My Lambs
Sunday, Feb 17, our third Sunday of the month "FEED MY LAMBS" Sunday -
Bag-Tree will be in the narthex.
CAN YOU HELP??
The "Feed My Lambs Delivery Team"!
Still looking for a "Feed My Lambs Delivery Team". Here's the need:
- Once a month (generally the 4th Thursday), show up at some point in the morning and transport anywhere from 6-8+ boxes of food to Edgewater High School, and Lake Silver Elementary.
- CONTCT ANDREW if you become aware that God is calling YOU to this ministry! Church email: [email protected], or call/text my phone: 407-619-0967. Next time we'll need this - Thu, February 28.
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Men's Ministry Exploratory Meeting, Sunday March 3rd
MEN:
YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU DECIDE TO ACCEPT IT...
ON MARCH 3RD AFTER THE 10:15 SERVICE
, the men of St. Michael's are invited to gather for a few minutes for an informal, exploratory meeting to discuss needs, desires and possibilities of launching a men's ministry at St. Michael's. Regardless of where you are in your journey of faith, your presence and ideas are welcomed.
The goal is to establish a core group who are willing to work together, assist in taking the lead and advancing the opportunities for this all-important ministry.
All are welcome, no RSVP is required!
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Outreach
Connect and Serve Committee Meeting
Our next meeting of the Connect and Serve Committee will be on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in the conference room from 6:30 pm - 8 pm
We will be discussing St. Michael's Outreach Strategy, past events (Serve the World Day experiences), upcoming events, and options for participation.
We will also entertain suggestion for future coffee hour presentations. If you have someone that you would like to suggest, please bring contact information.
All are welcome! Please let me know if childcare would make the difference in your attending. We would be happy to arrange it.
Our Ministry Partner, IDignity is having it's next client services event on February 21. We have the chance to get a behind the scenes look at what happens during one of these events and witness lives being changed firsthand. We will begin at 10 am and the tour will last for one hour. The tours are limited to 4-5 people, so please respond as quickly as possible to reserve your spot.
IDignity was created to help the disadvantaged in Central Florida through the complex steps of getting personal identification. Documents like birth certificates, Florida ID cards, and Social Security cards are essential for anyone to fully take part in society. During their January Client Services Event they had 223 total clients. Identification is the first step to getting off the street. See this amazing team in action.
Serve With The Gathering on 4th Thursdays
Serve with us! If you are interested in serving a meal at the Coalition for the Homeless, join the SMC family on the 4th Thursday of every month. Click here Click Here
9th Annual Paws for Peace Walk
Tails are wagging in anticipation of the 9th Annual Paws for Peace Walk - a fun and leisurely stroll for pets, their families and friends to raise awareness about domestic abuse and its effect on pets and their owners. The walk benefits the Paws for Peace Kennel on Harbor House's emergency shelter campus.
The walk will take place on Saturday, April 20 at Blue Jacket Park.
Check in opens at 8:00am, and the walk begins at 9:00am.
Register
here today and be sure to join the team:
St. Michael's Priests Pets and Parishioners
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St. Michael's Preschool Registration
Enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year is now open! Would love to give you a tour or answer any questions you may have. Classes are subject to availability
Feel free to call or email the preschool's office if you have any questions or to set up a tour. Our office hours are Monday thru Friday, 8am-3pm.
Registration Application
Here
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Flower Thanksgivings Available March 3rd
The beautiful floral arrangements that adorn our church are custom made each week by our creative and talented Flower Guild. The funds for the flowers are donated by church members in memory of, or in thanksgiving for, loved ones or special events.
If you would like to sponsor the flowers for Sunday, March 3rd, please sign up in the Narthex or contact Ashleigh in the church office.
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| Take Them A Meal
John and Millie Nowell
Our sweet John Nowell has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, so he and Millie could use some love, our prayers, as well as some food from us. While they have no restrictions, John doesn't like curry. What they both love is good old fashioned comfort food, and they love soup. If preparing food, it would be helpful to make for 4 so they can have leftovers.
To sign up
, please go to takethemameal.com, enter Nowell under Last Name and Nowell under the Password. There you can find a day that is convenient for you. And if you'd like to provide a meal but find your time limited, you can pick up from any nearby restaurant and deliver, or use UberEats to order and they pick up and deliver. In any case, please go to the link and note that you are providing a meal.
The Nowell's address is 1406 Magna Court, Orlando 32804. The best time to deliver food is between 4pm-5:30pm.
Ron and Mary Lu Nelson
Ron Nelson has had his knee replaced and he and Mary Lu would really appreciate some help for the next few weeks with food. There are no dietary restrictions and they enjoy most types of food. If you'd like to provide a meal for them, please use the sign up sheet so they'll know to expect you. And if you'd like to provide a meal but find your time limited, you can use UberEats to order and they pick up and deliver; or you can order from some of their favorites - Papa Johns, Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze, Tijuana Flats, Tornatore's and Brio - and deliver to them.
In any case, please sign up on the site. Please call Ron or Mary Lu to arrange for a convenient time to deliver your food (2884 Naples Dr, Winter Park 32789).
To sign up, please go to
takethemameal.com, enter Nelson under Last Name and Nelson under the Password. There you can find a day that is convenient for you.
The Niemas Family
This sweet St Michael's family is walking a journey, and would so appreciate help with 1 or 2 meals per week for the next month. We are feeding 4 people, 2 adults and 2 young children. One of the children does have a serious nut and shellfish allergy; and one of the adults does have an allergy to dairy (milk, cheese, cream, butter & yogurt). Generous portions would allow them leftovers. If you'd like to provide a meal and find your time limited, you can use UberEats to order and they pick up and deliver; or you can order from restaurants in the MetroWest area that delivers. Please call Arline at 321-246-3902 to schedule delivery of food. Arline also understands that her area is some distance from the church and she is willing to meet someone, or pick up the meal from the church herself, if necessary.
To sign up
, please go to takethemameal.com, enter Niemas under Last Name and Niemas under the Password. There you can find a day that is convenient for you.
Thank you so much for serving the Nowell, Nelson & Niemas families during this time.
Patty Tew
Chairperson - Pastoral Care Food Committee
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Daddy Daughter Dance Thank You!
A wonderful time was had by all! Thank you to all who sponsored this community event and gave of their time & talent in support!
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St. Michael's Preschool - Casino Night Thank You!
Thank you for your support in making our Casino Royale Fundraiser a huge success!
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Ash Wednesday Services & Lenten Teaching Series
Ash Wednesday Services
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
7 am
Noon
6:30 pm
Watch for details of the Wednesday evening Lenten Teaching Series, coming soon.
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Lenten Morning Prayer - Beginning March 7th
Monday - Thursday
during Lent
7 am in the Chapel
Morning Prayer will be led by members of St. Michael's, Monday through Thursday in the Chapel at 7 am. The Eucharist will continue to be celebrated each week on Friday at 7 am. If you would like to participate in leading Lenten Morning Prayer, sign-up sheets are available in the Chapel.
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Help needed in Camp Sonshine
Our preschool class keeps growing and Mrs. Cindy could you use a few helping hands. Please click here to choose a week you can stay and assist.
Lenten Program Teacher Assistants Needed
Take the kids on a wild, galactic adventure that teaches them a powerful lesson about trusting God with everything - even their dreams!
Easy to use curriculum will make teaching a breeze!
Click here to contact Tiffany if you are interested in assisting our preschool or Elementary class.
Communion Instruction During Lent
First Communion Instruction will be offered for
2nd - 5th graders. This class is for children and their parents to attend together. The children will celebrate their First Communion on Easter Day. First Communion Instruction will meet in the Club 412 room located in Fordham Hall.
Save the Date! More Details Coming Soon!
March 13th - Lenten Programs Begin
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Youth Sunday School -
We're Back in Action!
Sundays, 10 a.m.
in the Youth Room
Sunday School is available for Middle & High School students. Together we'll explore questions about the Bible, the Apostle's Creed, disciples, Jesus, and other hot topics.
Also.... there will be Dunkin' donuts! Bring your friends!
St. Michael's EYC this Sunday
EYC is scheduled for this Sunday, February 17. All Middle & high school students join in for free dinner, games, worship, small group discussion and prayer. Bring a friend!
Acting Director of Youth Ministries Fr. Greg Favazza
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MUSIC DEPARTMENT:
FINAL E-MESSENGER NEW MEMBERS PR CAMPAIGN
PLACES OPEN IN:
- Angels Choir (age birth thru 5/6): Thursdays, 4:00-4:30 / Last Sunday of the month right before the 10:15
- Youth Choir (good readers 1st/2nd Gr. thru Middle School): Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 / Sundays, 9:20 thru the 10:15 Service
- Adult Choir & Chamber Singers (High School thru Retired): Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 / Sundays, 9:20 thru the 10:15 Service
OUR "GIVE IT A GO" PROCESS:
- Come to ONE rehearsal! Like what you see? Commit for a month. If not? Cross "Sing in a Choir" off the "Bucket List".
- At the end of that month: like what you've experienced - STAY! Not what you expected? At least you gave it the "old college try"!
Pray, listen - is God calling you? Places open in all choirs, AND I have a few spots open for piano students. Contact Andrew by email/phone/text (407-619-0967) - or JUST SHOW UP at the next rehearsal. Here's the Music Department online calendar: http://www.ajwsmmd.com/Year.html
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PRAYERS
Alexander, Amanda, Ann R., Arel,
Barbara, Benny, Bill B., Bill M., Bill T., Bud., Burke, Ces, Donna, Ellen, Gabby, Gloria, Kristina, Jim, John, Joy, Lisa, Marci B., Margaret, Mary, Michael, Mike, Paul, Ron, Sandy, Scott, Tom, Tony, Vic, Virginia, Walter, Yvonne.
Rest in Peace
Jim Shepherd
BIRTHDAYS
14: Sloane Hester, Craig Maughan 15: Cole Cornett, Trish Duncan 16: Marion Arnheim, Greg Favazza, Elena Newbold, Elliot Rapp 18: Mallory Cook, Mary Lu Nelson 19: Nancy Chapman,Jason Farina 20: Lori Demro, James Hulbert, Nick Walker
ANNIVERSARIES
18: Stephen & Brooke Hackler 19: Walter & Mary Carpenter
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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.
To place someone on the prayer list, please contact Deacon Carter at [email protected] .
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