Holy Eucharist, Rite I 7:30 a.m. Second Sunday After Easter Sunday, April 3, 2016 St. John’s Episcopal Church Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Welcome to St. John’s. We are very glad you have joined us for worship today. As you prepare for worship, please be sensitive to the needs of those around you who may wish to pray quietly. Please refrain from unnecessary conversation and silence any audible electronic devices. As an aid those who wish to read the liturgy directly from the Book of Common Prayer and the Hymnal 1982, an outline of the service is printed below. Opening Acclamation Book of Common Prayer, p. 323 Gloria Book of Common Prayer, p. 324 Collect of the Day Book of Common Prayer, p. 172 First Reading Acts 5:27-32 Psalm 150 Book of Common Prayer, p. 807-808 Second Reading Revelation 1:4-8 Passion Gospel John 20:19-31 Sermon The Very Rev. Dr. Charles Hawkins Nicene Creed Book of Common Prayer, p. 326 Prayers of the People Book of Common Prayer, p. 328 Peace Book of Common Prayer, p. 332 Holy Communion Book of Common Prayer, p. 333 Offertory Sentence Book of Common Prayer, p. 343 Offertory

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Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer II Book of Common Prayer, p. 340 Proper Preface Book of Common Prayer, p. 346 Sanctus Book of Common Prayer, p. 334 The Lord’s Prayer Book of Common Prayer, p. 336 Fraction Book of Common Prayer, p. 337 Postcommunion Prayer Book of Common Prayer, p. 339 Blessing Book of Occasional Services, p. 25 Dismissal Book of Common Prayer, p. 340 After the Dismissal, some in the congregation may wish to be seated again to enjoy the Postlude. If you do not wish to stay for the Postlude, please leave quietly.

Lessons for Today

Some prefer to listen to the lessons from Holy Scripture without reading along with the lector. For them the act of listening to Holy Scripture read aloud is an important component of their spiritual life. Others prefer to bring their bibles to worship services and to look up the scripture verses that are being read aloud. For them the physical use of the bible and its physical handling is important to their own spiritual life. Still others prefer to access the Holy Scriptures used in worship via the reprinting of the lessons in bulletins or service leaflets prepared for worship services at St. John’s. For those who wish to read along with the lector from Holy Scripture as reprinted by the parish, the lessons for today are printed below.

First Reading Acts 5:27-32

When the captain and the temple police had brought the apostles out of the temple, they had them stand before the council. The high priest questioned them, saying, “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you are determined to bring this man’s blood on us.” But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than any human authority. The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior that he might give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.”

Second Reading Revelation 1:4-8

John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and

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made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.

Holy Gospel John 20:19-31

When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.” A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.

Welcome Welcome! Thank you for worshiping with us today. If this is your first time to worship

at St. John’s, please fill out the visitor’s card and place it in the alms basin. And, please join us between services for coffee in the Parish Hall.

Children’s Chapel is held during the 9:00 a.m. Sunday worship service each week.

Children process to the Children’s Chapel during the “Sequence Hymn” (the hymn that follows that second lesson). All preschool and elementary school age children are invited to attend Children’s Chapel.

Nursery Care is available for young children during the 9:00 a.m. worship service,

Adult Bible Study (or, Adult Forum), and the 11:15 a.m. service. The “Joy” Room next to the nursery has live video and audio of the service for parents with unhappy babies.

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Prayers for the Week of April 3, 2016

The Altar Flowers are given to the honor and glory of God by Ame Severson in memory of her sister, Ann Kolesar.

The Madonna Flowers and Lamp are given to the honor and glory of God by Becky Stanley in thanksgiving for the birthday of Don and Norah Lennon and the light they give to her life.

This week we remember Stephen C. Kennedy, James (Mac) Anderson, James and Joan McGraw, and Roy Newton Courington.

This week we celebrate the birthdays of Camden Hayes, Campbell Furr, Foley Ranson, Nicholas Gault, Steve Miner, Liam Brown, David Armstrong, Sam Snyder, Elizabeth Quave, and Gaelyn Angus-Barker.

This week we remember the anniversaries of Tom and Peggy Butera.

In our Diocesan Prayer Cycle we pray for St. John’s, Pascagoula and St. Pierre’s, Gautier.

On our Panamanian Prayer Cycle we pray for San Antonio Church, Sardinilla.

In the Anglican Prayer Cycle we pray for the Diocese of Bukedi (Uganda).

Prayer for those in the Armed Forces: John Newman, Joey Ranson, Corey David Ingraham, Lance Simon and James Wise.

Prayers are offered daily by the Daughters of the King.

Parish Prayer List

Parish Family: Pat Throop, Chris Poss, Dennis and Ruth Frazier, Jerry Rich, Wilse Manning and Jill Roth

Extended Family: Chris Seller, Mallie B. Rouse, Swetman-Ortiz Family, Celeste Kaufman, Rose McClendon, David Kihyet, Joanna Wavra, Jim Bishop, and Yael Thompson.

Greater Community: Mark Morgan

Parish Announcements for the Week of April 3, 2016

DOK – On Sunday, April 3rd, and the 9:00 a.m. service, Fr. Charles will invest the 2016-2017 officers into their duties. The first two rows will be reserved for the Daughters to sit together. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 5th (The Annunciation of our Lord Jesus Christ to the Blessed Virgin Mary) at which time plans will be made for the May project work day. At the May 3rd

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meeting, we will start the project of making little dresses. More about our project will be coming soon.

Tartan Day – A celebration of Scottish heritage is April 6, the date on which the Declaration of Arbroath was signed in 1320. All Scots, those of Scottish decent and those who just want to be Scots are encouraged to wear Tartan on Sunday April 3. St. John’s pipers will play the prelude for Holy Eucharist. To quote St. John’s pipers: The pipers of St John’s gather to promote the national instrument of Scotland by promoting its music at many occasions such as festivals, weddings, and funerals. We have played at several National Cemeteries, Veteran Homes and other functions honoring our military. We sometimes play for our own amazement.

St. John’s Got Talent! - Sunday, April 24 at 5:30 pm - This will be the third annual St. John’s Got Talent! show. Performers of all ages and talents are welcome! Jugglers, Poets, Singers, Pianists, Dancers, Gymnasts, Jokesters, Painters, Sculptors, Story-tellers … It’s a family event, plan your performance accordingly. There is a limit of 20 performances, and all performances are limited to 3 minutes. Please sign up early – sign-up sheet is in the parish hall on the ministry table. Questions? Contact Martha Thompson, 875-7331.

Volunteers Needed - Volunteers are needed to help set up and breakdown tables and chairs for the Mass on the Grass on May 15. This would be a great opportunity to involved some of our youth. If you are willing and able, please contact Beau Cox. Thank you.

Altar Guild - Annual Diocesan Altar Guild Meeting will be held April 29-30 at St. Alban’s in Bovina, MS. The registration fee is $25, and the deadline to register is Monday, April 25. More information is on the Diocesan website, www.diosm.org.

Missing Tablecloths - We are missing a few of the informal white tablecloths that fit 6’ rectangle and 8’ rectangle tables (not the formal ones that go to the floor). If you took them home to wash, please return ASAP. Thank you.

Attention graduates and parents of graduates - We are gathering names of graduating high school and college seniors. Please call the office and give us your name, school and any special honors. We are planning a Senior Day on May 22.

Something New is Happening! Vestry Member on Duty - Beginning Sunday, March 21, on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month a Vestry member, identified by a “Vestry Member on Duty” name tag will be at both coffee hours to visit, answer questions and give you a chance to share your thoughts.

ECW Spring Conference is on April 8-9 at Gray Center. The Rev. Kyle Seage, rector of St. Philip's, Jackson will teach the art of praying the Anglican Rosary, as we learn how to make one! The cost is $120 for double occupancy or $135 for a single room. If you wish to come for Saturday only, the cost is $45. Please register by March 28.

Tellers - We are looking to fill vacancies for offering tellers. Tellers work in rotation to help count the church’s weekly offering. If you would like to help, and can spare about two hours, once every five or six weeks, please contact Dave Grigsby at (228) 282-0681 for more information.

You can “Follow” and “Friend” St. John’s on Twitter and Facebook.

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Notes on Regularly Scheduled Weekly Programs & Events Sunday School. “Living the Good News” Sunday School for Preschool and Elementary

School age children is held each Sunday at 10:10 a.m. All preschool and elementary school age children are invited to attend. For more information regarding Sunday School at St. John’s contact Alexis Williams. @ 228-238-1429 or alexiswilliams@yahoo.com

Adult Bible Study with the Rev. Bruno Schroeder meets in the Kindness Room on Sunday mornings at 10:10 a.m. and Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. For more information contact Bruno Schroeder.

EYC (Episcopal Youth Community) EYC typically meets on Sunday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. at DeMiller Hall, Biloxi or at one of the member parishes. EYC-East Gulf Coast is a ministry of Church of the Redeemer, Biloxi; St. Mark's, Gulfport; and St. John's, Ocean Springs. All Middle School and High School age youth are invited. For additional details contact Luke Gautier at 228-617-0905. And, check out the EYC Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/sjosms.eyc

Spanish Language Holy Eucharist. Sunday evening, 4:00 p.m.: Our Spanish-language service with the Rev. Margarita Swetman; bringing together communities and cultures to celebrate God in the Episcopal tradition.

Ultreya. St. John’s has four Ultreya groups. The first meets on Mondays at 9:00 a.m. in the Rawls Room. The evening group meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the parish hall. The third meets on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. in the Rawls Room. The fourth meets at Pat Spear’s home on Thursday mornings at 8:00 a.m. For more information about Ultreya at St. John’s, contact Lena Melton.

Youth Led Bible Study for Youth meets on Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the EYC room on the second floor of the education center. For more information contact Amanda Kilduff.

Children’s Choir meets on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in the choir room. For more information contact Cynthia Ramseur at 228-875-4454.

Public Service of Healing with Anointing and the Holy Eucharist is held on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Nursery care available during the worship service. Worship service is followed with dinner in the parish hall.

Wonderful Wednesday Dinner Volunteers. Eight teams of volunteers rotate preparing dinner for “Wonderful Wednesdays” at St. John’s. To volunteer for a team or for more information call Melissa Johnson at (228) 239-1235 or Cecil George Smith at (228) 424-6899. “Wonderful Wednesday Dinner Volunteers” are not active during Lent. During Lent St. John’s enjoys “Lenten Soup Suppers” sponsored by a different ministry group each week.

Chancel Choir. The adult choristers of St. John’s meet for rehearsal at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays in the choir room on the second floor of the education center under the direction of the Choirmaster, Cynthia Ramseur. Some of the choristers sing at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Family Service and some sing at the 11:15 a.m. Sunday Principal Service. For more information about the Chancel Choir contact Cynthia Ramseur.

Centering Prayer meets on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. For more information contact Sharon Manuel at 872-4041 or 229-9307.

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Thursday Theology Group with the Rev. Harold Roberts meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m. in the Kindness Room on the second floor of our education center. For more information contact the Rev. Harold Roberts.

Education for Ministry meets on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the Kindness Room. New students are registered each August for the coming academic year. For more information contact Susan Ray.

Spanish Lessons. Are you interested in practical Spanish lessons? Margarita Swetman is available to teach Spanish lessons. Schedule to be determined by participants. Contact Margarita Swetman for more information or sign-up in the parish hall: 228-273-2425. Donations to Spanish-speaking ministry gratefully accepted.

Coffee Hour. Sunday Coffee Hours are the perfect time to meet new and old friends. We host two coffee hours every Sunday morning: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Come to coffee hour and greet newcomers and meet parishioners who attend a different service.

Notes on Regularly Scheduled Monthly & Occasional Programs & Events

Daughters of the King. The Daughters of the King meet on the first Tuesday of the

month. Contact Lisa Baker for more information about the Daughter’s of the King at 228-282-3733 or Ginny Dugaw at 360-661-0691.

Family Night at Wonderful Wednesdays. “Family Night” at Wonderful Wednesdays is the first Wednesday of the month. Come to celebrate parish birthdays and share cake. Fun for the whole family. For more information contact Cecil George Smith.

Merry Widows. The Merry Widows meet on the first Friday of the Month at 5:30 p.m. Contact Ame Severson to RSVP at 228-327-0689. April venue is Country Gentleman (4340 Gautier-Vancleave Rd, phone# 522-0615) on April 1st.

Saints & Sinners. Saints & Sinners (the men’s group of St. John’s) meet on the second Tuesday of the month. All the men of the parish are invited to join in the fun. For more information on Saints & Sinners contact Terry Armstrong at 228-238-3557.

St. Luke’s Guild. St. Luke’s Guild meets on the third Thursday of the month for their monthly potluck dinner. St. Luke’s is composed of ladies from St. John’s and the community who meet for fellowship and support our preschool. Everyone is invited - come make a new friend. Parking available at the lot just west of Jackie’s.

Bell Choir. St. John’s Bell Choir meets on a variable schedule. For more information about St. John’s Bell Choir, contact Martha Thompson at 228-875-7331.

Adult Forum. The Adult Forum meets monthly during the coffee hour (one Sunday a month at 10:10 a.m.). For more information about Adult Forum, contact John Switzer.

The Lord is My Help. St. John’s is responsible for volunteers for The Lord is My Help on a rotating schedule. If you can volunteer, contact Peggy Butera (228-875-7049) or Jim Lancaster.

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Odds & Ends Grapevine via email. You can receive the Grapevine via email—delivered to your

inbox! Click the link on the parish website and follow the step by step instructions to sign up.

Grapevine via US Mail. You can receive the Grapevine via the U.S. Postal Service—delivered to your mail box! Call the parish office to have your name and address put on the Grapevine mailing list.

“Take me off the Grapevine US Mail List.” If you want to be taken off the Grapevine mailing list, (for instance, if you have signed up to get the Grapevine via email and no longer want a hard copy mailed to you), please notify the parish office.

Recycling Today’s Service Leaflet. Please take today’s service leaflet home with you if you wish to study it further (especially helpful is the weekly calendar and some of the announcements). If you no longer will be needing the service leaflets, however, please know that if you leave them at one of the entrances to the parish, the ushers will collect them and the sexton takes them to be recycled. The parish uses paper that is manufactured from recycled paper whenever possible.

Did you know….? Parishioners who pledged financial support to the annual Stewardship campaign or to the Praying It Forward effort to reduce the parish hall mortgage may use one of two options to have funds drawn from an account: (1) Contact your bank to establish an auto bill pay, which will send checks to St. John’s for a specified amount and time period. Parishioners can modify the bill pay plan as desired; or, (2) A second option is available by way of an Automated Clearing House (ACH) apparatus. With consent of the parishioner, St. John’s can start this automatic payment process.

Grapevine. The Grapevine is the monthly newsletter of the parish of St. John’s. The due date for items is the 15th of the month. The deadline for the April newsletter will be March 15.

Parish Announcements. Service leaflets and parish announcements are prepared on Wednesday of each week. They are edited on Thursday and printed on Friday. Items for the parish announcements should be submitted by Wednesday of each week for the following Sunday.

We are a busy parish with many opportunities to play and pray together. Pick up a St. John's Ministry Card and/or sign-up to participate in upcoming events. Sign-Up sheets are in the parish hall every Sunday morning and Wednesday evening.

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“Art of Giving” 2016 Annual Stewardship Campaign

135 Pledges received totaling $312,028 – 20 new pledges (as of 3/15/16)

If you have not pledged, prayerfully consider making a pledge. St. John’s ministry

depends our financial support.

 

Praying it Forward Capital Campaign

146 pledges received totaling $737,506

$343,736.28– paid on pledges through February 29, 2016 $393,769.72 to go

Financial Update Year-to-Date Report: End of February 2016

Actuals vs. Budget Tithes, Offerings, etc.: $75,845.65 $61,633.34 Expenses: $51,197.95 $71,734.20 At the end of February, the parish was ahead of budget on tithes and offerings. And, the parish was under budget on expenses. Some members give their pledge in one lump sum at the beginning of the year, therefore, the parish typically exceeds budget for “Tithes, Offerings, etc.” early in the year.

You will note that budgeted expenses are higher than budgeted income. Expenses are higher than income because we were budgeted to run a deficit in 2016. The difference

comes from our cash reserves (our savings).

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This Week at St. John’s Sunday, April 3 7:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite I - Early Service 9:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II - Family Service 9:00 a.m. – DOK Installation 10:10 a.m. – Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 11:15 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II - Principal Service 4:00 p.m. – Spanish Language Holy Eucharist with the Rev. Margarita Swetman 4:30 p.m. – EYC Monday, April 4 9:00 a.m. – Ultreya 6:30 p.m. – Youth Led Bible Study for Youth Tuesday, April 5 1:00 p.m. – Daughters of the King 7:00 p.m. – AA Wednesday, April 6 9:00 a.m. – Preschool Chapel 9:30 a.m. – Symphony Guild 10:00 a.m. – Adult Bible Study with the Rev. Bruno Schroeder 4:00 p.m. – Spanish Language Class 4:30 p.m. – Ultreya 4:30 p.m. – Children’s Choir 5:30 p.m. – Healing Service 7:00 p.m. – AlAnon 7:00 p.m. – Adult Choir Thursday, April 7 1:00 p.m. – Donuts for Dad Prep 5:00 p.m. – Centering Prayer 7:00 p.m. – AA Friday, April 8 7:30 a.m. – Donuts for Dad - Preschool Saturday, April 9 10:00 a.m. – Bagpipe Lessons

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Serving Today, Sunday, April 3

Sun, 7:30 AM (Holy Eucharist, Rite I) Charles Hawkins Celebrant Charles Hawkins Preacher Jim Lancaster Deacon Lynda Knight Verger - Lead Verger Bill Angus-Barker Lector - First Lesson Beau Cox (sub req.) Lector - Second Lesson Judy Ashby Usher Roy Davis Usher Sun, 9:00 AM (Holy Eucharist, Rite II) Charles Hawkins Celebrant Charles Hawkins Preacher Jim Lancaster Deacon Barbara Mabry Verger - Lead Verger Harriet Perry Verger - Assisting Verger Ginny Dugaw Lay Eucharistic Minister Bruno Schroeder Lector - First Lesson Melissa Johnson Lector - Second Lesson Julia Weaver Intercessor Amanda Kilduff Acolyte Caroline Leonard Crucifer Madison LeMaire Torch Bearer Tony Taylor Torch Bearer Jean Holder Usher Margaret Reynolds Usher Germaine Gotttsche-Wilson Chaplain for Children's Chapel Sun, 11:15 AM (Holy Eucharist, Rite II) Charles Hawkins Celebrant Charles Hawkins Preacher Lena Melton Verger - Lead Verger Dennis Cowart Verger - Assisting Verger Toni Norman Lay Eucharistic Minister Amy Chataginer Lector - First Lesson Mike Montgomery Lector - Second Lesson Nita Owen (sub req.) Intercessor Andy Poss Acolyte Beau Dukes Crucifer Jasmine Melton Torch Bearer Jonathan Melton Torch Bearer Max Hewish Usher Carolyn Sanders Usher

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Parish Office 705 Rayburn Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

telephone: 228-875-4454 fax: 228-875-4485

email: stjohnsosms@cableone.net website: www.stjohnsoceansprings.dioms.org

Administrative Assistant to the Rector

Laura Faulkner Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. & Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

laura.stjohns.osms@gmail.com

Clergy Rector, Charles Hawkins - 228-238-7010 – charles.hawkins@me.com

Deacon, Jim Lancaster - 228-380-0775 Priest for Spanish Language Ministries, Margarita Oritz-Swetman

Vestry

Tristan Armer (2017) - Clerk - 251-209-5342 Angela Bishop (2017) - 601-991-4012

Kay Cox (2017) - 228-239-9275 Charles Smith (2017) - 228-424-9536

David Grigsby (2018) – Treasurer– 228-282-0681 Cindy Johnson (2018) – Sr. Warden- 314-616-4622

Lena Melton (2018) – 228-219-9711 Darlene Stuart (2018) - 228-374-8325

Gail Bishop (2019) – Jr. Warden - 228-875-1343 Judy Krecker (2019) - 228-806-0318 Debbie Miner (2019) - 228-424-0143

Margaret Reynolds (2019) - 228-875-2759

Organist and Choirmaster Cynthia Ramseur – choirmaster.stjohns.osms@gmail.com - 228-282-5000

Sexton

Stuart Smith

Office Volunteer Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Closed for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Office Volunteers

Charlie Clark, Ginny Dugaw, David Grigsby, Flinda Hill, Julie Kilduff, Bonnie Luft, Debbie Miner, Ame Severson, Cecil George Smith, and Darlene Stuart.

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Mission Statement We will know, love and serve God, be renewed by His Spirit and share Christ.

Vision Statement

Inspired by Christ, we will strive for spiritual maturity to attain a greater knowledge of God’s divine plan. We will embrace those seeking spiritual renewal and growth. We

will offer a diversity of programs and worship to fulfill the needs of all ages and backgrounds. We will be responsive to the changing needs of our Parish and world

community. We will develop facilities to support our Vision Statement. Bishop of Mississippi The Right Reverend Brian Seage