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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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2020: GIVERS, TAKERS, and MATCHERS
Organizational psychologist, Adam Grant, the highest-rated teacher at the Wharton School, the youngest tenured professor in the history of the University of Pennsylvania, a former advertising director, and even a former junior Olympian, is the author of the book,
Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success.
Grant divides the working world into three groups of people: GIVERS, TAKERS, and MATCHERS. Givers seek out ways to be helpful and give to others. Matchers play "tit for tat"-they reciprocate and expect reciprocity. Takers focus on getting as much as possible from others.
WHICH ONE ARE YOU?
ONE OF THE MOST PROFOUND TEACHINGS OF JESUS
: "It is more blessed to give than to receive."
The key word here is blessed. Jesus doesn't just say it is better to give. He doesn't just say you're supposed to give. He doesn't just say God wants you to give. He doesn't just say it is morally superior to give. He says, "It is more blessed ..."
To be blessed means to be enriched, to be enhanced, to be given more life. Jesus is saying it is a better way to live to be a giver than to be a taker. You will be more enhanced. You'll be more enriched.
Adam explains, success isn't about winning a competition, it's about making a positive contribution... and givers contribute the most. As we enter 2020, I pray that I'll seek to live an enhanced life, an enriched life, a more blessed life by being a giver and making a positive contribution to the world... and I pray this for you and St. Michael's as well.
Happy 2020!
In Christ's love,
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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: There is still time to sign-up!
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| The Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Course |
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Save the Date: Serve the World Day January 20, 2020
St. Michael's Serve the World Day will be a great opportunity for us to come alongside our partner organizations to learn more about them and assist them with vital projects on each of their respective campuses.
We are happy to announce that we will be partnering with One Heart for Women and Children, Lake Silver Elementary, Orlando Union Rescue Mission, and The Howard Phillips Center for Children and Families.
We will have more specifics about the projects next week.
If you would like to learn more about the mission of the amazing organizations, please click the links below. Then, spend some time in prayer about where God might be leading you to serve!
One Heart for Women and Children:
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Monday Morning Bible Study: Begins January 13, 2020
Mondays at 9:30 am in the Conference Room of Fordham Hall
On January 13, 2020, the Monday Bible Study will begin a 12 week "LifeGuide in Depth Bible Study: A Deeper Look at the Sermon on the Mount: Living Out the Way of Jesus" by John Stott, world renowned Anglican minister, author and teacher. The book is available on Amazon for $16.69.
"This new study will meet your need for a Bible study that challenges your head and your heart. As you see new connections between the Old and New Testament and gain an understanding of the historical and cultural background of passages, you'll be amazed at the breadth of knowledge and wisdom you gain". Reviews of this study are 4.9 out of 5. One reader writes:
"Awesome Bible Study. I even learned a lot in the Preface!"
Please come prepared for our first class by reading the Preface, Introduction and Part 4 Discussion Questions and by completing the "On Your Own" write-in assignments throughout Session One pages 15-29. For more information or any questions you may have please contact Linda Wendell lacwendell@hotmail.com.
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Free Poinsettias at St. Michael's Church!
There are free, white poinsettias available for pick-up anytime at St. Michael's! They are located outside the front of the church as well as just outside the entrance to Fordham Hall. These plants are from Knox nurseries, and will grow year-round in Florida.
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11th Annual Flower Seminar: Friday, February 21. All are Welcome!
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| Family Camping Weekend: January 17 - 19, 2020
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Ladies Lunch: Friday, January 31
Ladies of St Michael's - You're invited to a luncheon on Friday, January 31, honoring friendship and our common bond in Christ.
Your hosts are Sara Howard, Jan McPherson and Patty Tew. We will gather at Patty's house at 11:30am, 1015 Lancaster Dr, Orlando 32806.
There is no cost to you, but we do kindly ask that you call Patty at (407) 341-3218 by Monday, January 27, to let us know that you will be coming, in order to properly prepare.
If you haven't joined us in the past, please do. We have a lot of fun.
We look forward to our time together.
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Food, Friends, Fellowship, Fun, Its Supper Club!
Help us create opportunities in 2020 by gathering a few friends and hosting a Supper Club.
When you host Supper Club you bring our mission to life:
Love God. Love Others. Serve the World.
Supper Club creates an experience around the table, that feeds the body, nourishes the soul, and transforms the community. We would love to give you the details of hosting this event.
For more information please contact us.
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- January 17th - 20th - Family Camping
- January 26th - Service Project
- February 7th - Daddy Daughter Dance
- February 23rd - Bowling
- March 4th - Lenten Programs Start
- March 27th - Mother/Son Night
- April 5th - Purple Lemonade Stand
- VBS Set up - June 8th-12th
- VBS - June 15th - 19th
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EYC: This Sunday, January 5
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Happy New Year everyone. EYC is back on for 2020 this coming Sunday. There is an abundance of simple carbohydrates, overly sweetened beverage, games, worship and small group discussion.
When: 5:30-7:30PM
Where: Youth Room in Fordham Hall
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Rock the Universe: Save the Date! Saturday,
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STILL CHRISTMAS SEASON! EPIPHANY ON MON, JAN 6
Sunday, Jan 5: Christmas 2
Yes - as we are still in "the twelve days of Christmas" on Sunday, Jan 5, more Christmas Carols! ....and we hear in the Gospel about the visit of the Magi. So, we have:
- We three kings or Orient are
- As with gladness men of old
- Angels we have heard on high
- Choir Anthem: "O how amiable are thy dwellings" - a setting of some of the verses of our Psalm for the day, Psalm 84.
CONTACT ANDREW AT ANY TIME
- if interested in becoming a part of the Music Ministry at St. Michael's. Email: andrew@stmichaelschurch.com or call the church 407-843-8448 x.246.
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PRAYERS
Ann, Arel,
Aubrey,
Barbara, Benny, Betty Ann, Beverly, Bill H., Bill M., Bill T., Burke, Carolyn, Chaz, Chazz, Corbin, Dave, Deirdra, Doug, Ellen, Frank, Gabby, George B., Harlow, Jon, Justice family, Kate, Kathy, Ken, Kristina, Lindsey, Lisa, Marcie, Powell Family, Robert, Vic, Walter, Wendy.
1: Madison Conklin, Sydney Hays 2: Wendy Love, CJ Mathews 3: Quinn Barksdale V, Edye McNickle 4: Jim Clarke III, Terrie Laufer 5: Abrahm Davis, Sara Seater
6: David Luff, Tom Olsen, Joel Thomas 7: Peyton Crannick 8: Frank Bedell, Bill James
ANNIVERSARIES
1: Gene & Marti Lisa 3: Arthur & Stephanie Barksdale 6: Frank & Ashley Bedell, Tony & Danielle Morris
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