@ bibledude . Nov 11

So... I got ordained today.

It`s all such a blur, and I`m still processing the whole thing. It`s been a LONG journey from the time when I first felt the call. And I`ve even questioned whether it would ever happen at times.

But today, Bishop @justinholcomb laid his hands on me and ordained me to the Sacred Order of Deacons in the @cfdiocese. And I feel like I`m in exactly the place where God wanted me all along.

And this isn`t the end... rather it`s really just the beginning of an expanding ministry and a call that God has for many of us to bring the Good News to a lost and hurting world.

So while today was a beautiful whirlwind, I look forward to what tomorrow brings. I know it it won`t always be easy. But I know that I`m where God wants me. And I`m going to enjoy working with Him.

"Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit!"

#cfdiocese #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #episcopaldeacon #ordination #ministrylife #sacredorderofdeacons

@ bibledude . Nov 1

It`s the great @stedwardsepiscopal family ministry Halloween party, Charlie Brown!

It`s such a fun night that I always forget to take more pictures. But we always get the big group photo. And it`s cool when I can get 40`ish people to come and just experience community and connection with one another.

I think what really makes is special is not just the gathering of some friends, but doing it outside and all of us connecting with other neighbors and families all evening.

#EYCmountdora #youtministry #kidsmin #mountdora #someplacespecial #sorrentofl #halloween🎃

@ bibledude . Oct 25

Major events in history on November 10th...

👉 Commemoration day of Leo the Great (died on this day in 461), known as the Pope who kept Attila the Hun from invading Rome.

👉 Birthday of the United States Marine Corp (1775), started in Tun Tavern in Philadelphia to fight in the Revolutionary War. (I`m proud to have served!)

👉 The premier of Sesame Street (1969), teaching an entire generation how to count and eat cookies.

🙌 Ordination to the Sacred Order of Deacons for one of your favorite people (2024)... 🤓

More details coming soon from @cfdiocese and @stedwardsepiscopal, but I`d love for you to save the date.

When: November 10th @ 4pm
Where: St. Edward`s in Mount Dora, FL

If you can make it, I`d love to see you and celebrate this special event with you!

#cfdiocese #episcopalian #sacredorderofdeacons #ordination #deacon #semperfi #mountdora

@ bibledude . Oct 24

If you`ve read The Magicians nephew, then you know what the green and yellow rings are for.

So when we`re doing a read along of the book with our youth and children`s ministry on Wednesday nights, this is the craft we do for chapter 2... pipe cleaner rings!

The kids all had a blast!

#EYCmountdora #SEEKmountdora #narnia #cfdiocese #youthmin #kidsmin #mountdora

@ bibledude . Oct 23

I had the opportunity to represent the @stedwardsepiscopal youth group today for the high school`s theater group as they did their Gratitude of the Stage event, which they hold during the week before their big performances.

I had the opportunity to come feed them and then share with them on the topic of gratitude and thankfulness.

After I shared, they took turns blessing and sharing gratitude for each other and others who have supported and/or inspired them.

And dude... it was inspiring to watch these youth pour out their hearts to one another. I loved seeing them be there for each other and the impact those relationships has had on their lives.

I`m already looking forward to the next one, and being there as a support and resource for those kids!

#EYCmountdora #mountdora #someplacespecial #theaterlife #mdhstheater