November 2004    Page 1 -                                 Message from the Rector

                        

Dear Dear People Of God,

On Sunday Nov. 21 we will celebrate St. Mark's 24th birthday.

To some who have been here from the beginning that may seem

like a long time. To some it may seem a very short time in the history

of the Diocese or the history of the Anglican Church. In truth I think

it is both.  It is a fairly short time in the grand scheme of things and

t is also fairly long in the span of our human lifetime. And it is more

than the sum of both those time periods. On Sunday Nov. 7th we will

celebrate All Saints Day. A time in which we remember all those who

have gone before us giving witness to the Love of God in Christ Jesus.

We are reminded that we are never alone on our faith journey. That

many have gone before us; here at St. Mark's and in the wider Church;

and that many will come after us. Those who have gone before have

handed us the Faith to celebrate and proclaim in our own time.

Those who will come after us will receive the gift of our Faithfulness.

In the meantime we are here as a community called together in Christ name.

We are here to be a sanctuary for those who are hurting, questioning,

seeking, longing to know and be known in a community that embodies

by word and deed the Love of God. We celebrate those who have gone

before, those traveling with us and prepare the way for those to follow

us in this community of loving reconciliation. Come join in our birthday

celebration so that we all might be strengthened on our journey together

towards the heart of God.

Peace,

Battle +

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