World Mission
World Mission
On Sunday, the Anglican Church of North America commemorates “World Mission.” Sounds exciting! As Anglicans, we are certainly blessed with a global perspective since our connections with Africa, South America, and Asia are strong and vigorous. You can hear that often represented in our Prayers of the People, when we remember our persecuted brothers and sisters and our missionary partners.
And yet, what is “World Mission,” exactly? In our current politicized culture, it may sound colonial or oppressive. Or to those of us who are not called as missionaries, it may sound distant or irrelevant or unattainable.
As we explore our text from Revelation 7, we’ll see that “world mission” is not a program but a process of transformation that includes all of us.
O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near: Grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find you; bring the nations into your fold; pour out your Spirit upon all flesh; and hasten the coming of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
See you Sunday.
Steve Engstrom+
News & Announcements
No 1309 Work Day—Tomorrow, February 3
We’re at a transition point in the work that needs to be done. Most of the “bulk” jobs are near completion, and some slightly more “skilled” work (wall repair, painting, light plumbing, etc.) needs to be started. We will pick it up again on Saturday, February 10. Thank you to those who have participated so far. Enjoy the week off!
Ash Wednesday Service—Wednesday, February 14, 7PM
Important Upcoming Dates
Next week—Lenten Small Groups Begin
Saturday, February 10, 9AM-Noon—Workday at 1309
Wednesday, February 14, 7PM—Ash Wednesday Service
Sunday, March 24—1309 Grand Opening! (Palm/Passion Sunday)
Thursday, March 28, 7PM—Maundy Thursday Service
Friday, March 29, 7PM—Good Friday Service
Saturday, March 30, Noon—Holy Saturday Service
Sunday, March 31—Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 7–1309 Consecration with Bishop Julian
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