Monthly Archives: September 2009

Typhoon Hits Metro Manila

The typhoon that hit the Philippines on Saturday caused major destruction on a large area in Metro Manila. 6 hours of continuous rains brought water equivalent to a whole month’s rains.
From news reports, we saw hundreds of people on their roof tops crying for help, vehicles being washed away, people wading in neck-deep waters. […]

Restoration of The Church Seminar: Panel Discussion

Cathedral of the King
Mandaluyong City, Philippines

Bringing the Church Unity to a Greater Manifestation

The recently concluded the 9th Restoration of the Church Seminar, sponsored by the Cathedral of the King, ended with a high note as five church leaders came together answering questions on various topics pertaining to the Church. The panel was led by […]

Daily Office Lectionary Bookmarks for October

Here are the Daily Office Bookmarks for October 2009.

October Bookmarks

Trip to Israel Registration Forms Available

Archbishop Craig Bates will lead a tour of the Holy Land
March 9-18, 2010
Details of the trip are in the brochure and registration form below.

Registration form — trip to Israel

New Chaplain Sworn In – New Building Occupied

On Sunday, September 13th, the Charismatic Episcopal Church gained its newest military chaplain. Fr. James Hager, the vicar of Prince of Peace Church in Irmo, South Carolina took his oath of office in front of his congregation, and became a captain in the US Army Reserve. Fr. Jonathan Landon administered the Oath of Office […]

In Memory of Father John Callard

John Peter Callard was born and raised in San Diego. He was brought up and served as an acolyte in the Episcopal Church.
He began playing drums with the Bohnam Brothers Boys Band when he was 11 and marched in the Tournament of Roses parade 5 times. He was playing big band/swing type music in […]

St. Andrew’s Church Poised for Growth

St. Andrew’s Church
Petersburg, Virginia

The demographics of the area surrounding St. Andrew’s are changing dramatically. Fort Lee Army base is expanding rapidly as a result of the government’s base realignment program. One result is that St. Andrew’s, located just outside the Mahone gate to the Fort, has received a major facelift, and is now located in […]

Northeast Diocese Holds Men’s Retreat

Esopus, New York
Diocese of the Northeast

Bishop David Epps, speaking at the men’s retreat
About 50 men from several parishes in the Diocese of the Northeast attended a men’s retreat at the Mount St. Alphonsus Retreat Center. The retreat is an annual event in the diocese, and Mount St. Alphonsus has become a special place for the […]

Rebuilding the Walls

Chelsea, Alabama
By Jenette Gonzalez
‘So they said, “Let us rise up and build.” Then they set their hands to this good work.’ Nehemiah 2:1
Nehemiah was a man driven with a vision, a vision to be used of God to rebuild that which was broken. Tom Robechioux is a man just like this and we at Church […]

Pray for Bishop Jotham Kabonabe of DR Congo

Beni, Dr Congo
Submitted by Bishop Hannington Bahemuka and Fr Scott Howard
Bishops Francis Gogo and Hannington Bahemuka traveled throughout our Diocese in north eastern DR Congo to minister Bishop Jotham Tibafa Kabonabe and his churches. (Article to follow.) Bishop Kabonabe was bedridden with sever arthritis and hypertension earlier this year and these illnesses continue to prevent […]

The Philippine Star Interviews Archbishop Hines

This week an excellent article about our Church appeared on The Philippine Star web site, a Philippine news, information and entertainment portal for the Filipino global community. The article focuses on the Cathedral of the King in Manila and the ministry of the Cathedral and Archbishop Thomas Hines. The article includes several photos, including the […]

Restoration of The Church Seminar

Cathedral of the King
Manila, Philippines

God built His Church with a strong foundation and the gates of hell will not ever prevail against her (Church).
The Restoration of the Church Conference, which is on its 9th year, started on September 9 and will end September 11. This year, we are focusing on the […]

CRAVE at Intercessor Ministers to Many

by Reine Bethany
Cathedral Church of the Intercessor

In Mark 15:43, the King James Version tells us that Joseph of Arimathea “craved” the body of Jesus from Pontius Pilate. Modern-day translations use asked for instead of craved. The dictionary definition of crave is to ask for earnestly; to desire greatly; to yearn for.
Joseph of Arimathea craved […]

Church of the Good Shepherd Ministers to Fire Fighter

The Church of the Good Shepherd, Ellicott City, MD. joined forces with Washington DC fire fighters to help a brother fireman in crisis. DC Fire Fighter John Enright, who’s family attends Good Shepherd, suffered a devastating injury earlier this year. As a result the family has found itself in a financial crisis. […]

Sudanese Priest’s Home Destroyed by Fire

Morobo County, Southern Sudan
Submitted by Bishop Tom Nak Kokanyi and Fr Scott Howard
At the end of August while Fr Joseph Hakim helped Bishop Tom Nak Kokanyi conduct confirmation training in the near-by town of Yei, his young daughter went into his home and struck a match that ignited the curtains after she went back outside. […]