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Altar FlowersTHE ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for the wedding anniversary of Jerry and Dixie Sansom, and for Jerry’s birthday.
THE CHAPEL FLOWERS are given to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving and with prayer for all who are back to school (teachers, students, parents, bus drivers . . .), by Phil and Mary Alice Novak. THE ALTAR AND CHAPEL FLOWERS on July 31 were given to the Glory of God and in honor of her goddaughter, by Susan Blakeslee. A BEAUTIFUL WAY TO HONOR A LOVED ONE, glorify God, or to give thanks for an answered prayer is to make a contribution for altar or chapel flowers or the sanctuary candle ($25 for each arrangement, $10 for the sanctuary candle). Make checks payable to St. Mark's, memo: flowers. Flowers are available July 24, and August 28. Weekly AnnouncementsThank you for wearing your name tag.
PREFER ONLINE GIVING? It is available for St. Mark's via Realm. Click the button or text lions to 73256, followed by the gift amount to give online via text.
You may also use online bill pay to have your financial institution send a check to St. Mark's. Thank you! Applications for admission
ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL ACADEMY is currently accepting applications for admission. For more information, call 321-639-5771, or visit stmarksacademy.org
We welcome Justin Smith, Head of School, and his family!
An update from Justin SmithBREVARD BUSINESS NEWS article about St. Marks:
brevardbusinessnews.com/ArchiveDocs/2022/2022-07-01/BBN-071822.pdf?pdf=current-edition Brevard EOC text alerts
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ServicesSunday
8 AM - Rite I 10:30 AM - Rite II Coffee Hour and ForumAdult Forum meets between services from 9:15 - 10:15 AM.
We come together as a community and learn. Children and teens are welcome. BACK-TO-SCHOOL BLESSING August 7, 2022: Bring your backpack up for a Back-to-School Blessing
CELEBRATION OF NEW MINISTRY, August 14, 2022, 10:30 AM: Mark your calendar, and join us for the installation of Justin Smith as the new Head of St. Mark’s Episcopal Academy. There will be a reception following the service to welcome Mr. Smith. WEEKDAY CHECK-IN: When you visit St. Mark’s building during the weekday, please sign in and out at the church office, and wear a name tag. If you do not have a St. Mark's name tag, please use a name badge label. Thank you.
There will be online services at 10:30 AM each Sunday.
St. Mark's Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/St.MarksEpiscopalChurchCocoa How to watch Facebook Live: https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-watch-facebook-live/ Go to Facebook and “like” St. Marks Episcopal Church, Cocoa FL. Then go to our page at 10:30 AM on Sunday.
BCP online https://www.bcponline.org/ Honduras UpdateGreetings from Texas!
“Why did I not die in Honduras?” This is something that I ponder, pray over and give thanks to God several times a week. I don’t dwell on it, yet I also won’t forget this gift of a second chance at life. And to continue sharing The Good News! I have had good follow-ups with both my surgeon and cardiologist. I’m still restricted to no lifting over ten pounds and two medications have been stopped. The cardiologist said because of my good health, strength and physical activity prior to this episode, there is no need to go to cardiac rehabilitation and for me to just get back to walking and getting my target heart rate up. And later this year I can get back to upper body things. Baylor Charities is still working to help eliminate or reduce my medical debt. July 20th in Honduras was Day of the Indian Lempira. Lempira was the leader of the Lenca people who resisted against the Spanish conquistadors in the 1500s. The schools celebrate by the kids dressing up as Lenca Indians and acting out skits and other activities. This is generally followed up by a donated meal for the kids and staff. It was good to see pictures and activities of the kids this year. Remember that the public schools just resumed in person classes in February of this year. Luckily the schools are not strictly enforcing the uniform requirements as it is a financial burden on many. They are focusing on the kids being in school. Josue is enjoying being back in school around his friends. This week they were working on shapes.
With my planned return in December, I’ve already been in discussions with several folks about planning what Christmas Food bags will look like and trying to keep it to $50 a family (as in previous years) with unfortunately smaller bags this year. Prices are just getting crazy high just like in the U.S. We used to pay no more than $0.40/pound for beans or rice. Now it is averaging $0.72/pound.
We’re still looking at purchasing the land for the future mission house and training center. And what that looks like before Easter 2023 so we can begin work before rainy season 2023. Please pray on this. $60k is what we need to purchase the land.
I’m missing being home in Honduras this rainy season. It has averaged 25-30 degrees cooler there then here in Texas. Yet I recognize that this season of life is for a reason and needed both physically and emotionally. Unfortunately, we have a family situation that has brought my brother, sister and I closer. And I’m enjoying the extra time when I get to see my sister who lives out of the area. I bid your prayers for assistance in several processes such as dealing with the Veterans Administration, the workforce commission regarding my inability to physically work for several more months and the hospital finance department.
PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER A MINIMUM $20/MONTH FINANCIAL GIFT OVER THE NEXT FIVE MONTHS (or any amount or a one time gift). For gifts NOT requiring a tax donation, please use my personal PayPal at paypal.me/ChasingGod. I will receive these gifts in 1-3 days. Or I can provide you with my personal banking info for checks/ACH transactions. For TAX DEDUCTIBLE gifts please mail a check, made in the name of and sent to: Running For Him 24-7 Ministries, 255 Pleasant Dr, Aliquippa, PA 15001 and include a separate note that it is for me (David Ledwitz 43025) and the ministry fund (water filters, food or land). I can also provide a link to give tax deductible gifts online if you prefer that method.
PRAISES: Improved stamina and given a second chance to continue sharing The Gospel. PRAYER REQUESTS: Continued healing. Continued peace and strength for Dariela and Josue while I am away. They pray for me daily. Generous giving to secure the land for the mission house and training center, $60k. How may I pray for you? Reach out to me. I’d love to hear from you! Faithfully, your brother in Christ, David Ledwitz, Missionary/Servant fmcodeman@gmail.com 214-763-6912 text/voice messages “For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God.” 2 Cor 9:12 ESV Historic Cocoa Village Association Tour
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