St. Michael the Archangel Anglican Church, Matthews, NC 28105
St. Michael the Archangel Anglican Church, Matthews, NC
Pilate took Jesus and scourged him Jhn 19:1 – Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. – surely hoping to appease them, finally giving in to their wants and desires. How often have all us “given into wants and desires of others although we know better” and how often do we regret the outcome.
A DEACONESS IN OUR CHURCH? BIBLICAL & HISTORIC! LAY MINISTRY A Brief History The recognized service of women as Deaconess in the Church dates from apostolic days. The term diakanos—literally “servant”—used both for Deacons and, in the early days, for Deaconesses, is applied by St. Paul, Romans 16:1 to “Phoebe, a diakanos in the church which is in Cenchraea.” Through the
Summarizing Ash Wednesday (what is important – treasures in heaven), Lent I (sin tempts us all even Christ), Lent II (faith – the woman from Canaan), and Lent III (don’t just empty the bad, but be filled with good things of Christ.) Main discussion will be the poison of the tongue and the using of
Visitors – Welcome! Peace and joy in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Please advise us of your visit and ask for a “First Time Visitor Bulletin” which briefly explains the communion service. Please join our church family in the Parish Hall after the service for fellowship, drinks, and food. Holy Communion: If you have been
Jhn 18:28-40. JESUS BEFORE PILATE Jhn 18:28 – Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas to the hall of judgment, the palace of the governor of a Roman province – but they themselves went not into the judgment hall lest they should be defiled–by contact
1928 BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER: The Book of Common Prayer has been called “The Bible rearranged for Christian worship.” Over three-quarters of the book consist of selections taken directly from Holy Scripture. The Old Testament Book of Psalms is incorporated in its entirety, for example, and much of the liturgy of the Eucharist is directly
Ministers of the Church: Laity & Holy Orders; Who are the ministers of the Church? The ministers of the Church are lay persons, bishops, priests and deacons. What is the ministry of the laity? The ministry of the laity is to represent Christ and his Church; to bear witness to him wherever they may be;
Christian life is not easy: It requires the discipline of perseverance and on-going repentance. We understand that there is a spiritual battle going on in the world and in the human heart, a struggle between good and evil. We who follow Christ are imperfect and tempted like all people, and we fail at times to
From meditation 2018 Now, we must speak of poor Peter. The first three Evangelists place all Peter’s denials of his Lord after this time and we should naturally conclude that they took place while our Lord stood before the Sanhedrim. But, it is normally thought that the scene around the fire took place overnight, the
Visitors – Welcome! Peace and joy in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Please advise us of your visit and ask for a “First Time Visitor Bulletin” which briefly explains the communion service. Please join our church family in the Parish Hall after the service for fellowship, drinks, and food. Holy Communion: If you have
Recent Comments