@ bibledude . Apr 26

Had a GREAT Youth Sunday! #EYCmountdora took over both services today, and they served SO well!

I`m incredibly proud of them. And one of my favorite things in life right now is having a front row seat to watching what God is doing in their lives.

Their heart to BE the Church is inspiring.

What`s even better than their desire to serve is their hunger to dig deep into the Word. And they are letting it truly shape their lives.

And how do you wrap up a day like this? With @scoopson5th, of course!

#cfdioceseyouth #episcopalyouth #youthministry #mountdora

@ bibledude . Apr 23

I think I figured out why these teens like me... it might be because I bring them food. If it`s not popcorn chicken, then it`s @pizzamoremountdora deliciousness.

And I love hearing everyone call my son by his nickname of "Nugget," because "Rev Dan brings the nuggets."

It`s been really cool having the opportunity to be there and minister to these kids in the Mount Dora High School theater program. They are truly a talented and dedicated group.

And I`m grateful for the support I get for this from @stedwardsepiscopal, a church that`s serious about having an impact in our community.

#EYCmountdora #youthministry #youththeater #episcopal #deaconlife

@ bibledude . Apr 12

Had the honor of serving today at the NW Deanery (@cfdiocese) meeting for the Order of the Daughters of the King.

The coolest part was that I got to be the keynote speaker for the meeting, talking on the topic of my book "Holy Rhythms for Hurting Hearts" (available on Amazon.com).

We heard from someone from InterVarsity share how Gen Z (the lonely generation) is dealing anxiety at a high level. And during the Eucharist, Fr. Mark`s sermon focused on hope and the various place we try to find it.

When I had the opportunity to share about how ancient church rhythms bring healing and hope into our stresses and anxieties, it felt like we were ready to dive deep into that conversation.

My favorite line... "When we come to the Table with all of our junk, He meets us there. Our brokenness meets the broken bread."

I`ll be speaking again at the Diocese DoK retreat coming up on May 2nd. And I`m really looking forward to sharing more on this important conversation.

#holyrhythmsbook #deaconlife #dokcentralfl #ministrylife #mentalhealth

@ bibledude . Apr 10

Had another "Blessing of the Stage" event with the theater crew at MDHS today, and it`s ALWAYS a beautiful time of prayer, blessing, and gratitude.

I shared with them how in these days after Easter Sunday, we remember the day that Joy burst into the world in a new way. And in their upcoming performance, a musical comedy called The Drowsey Chaperone, they deliver joy to their audience... and that`s sacred work!

They always inspire me with their love and respect and gratitude towards one another. The community of that stage is something they`ll always share, and I encouraged them to hold it close to their hearts because it is special.

One of my favorite things to see in all of this is that in the process of sprinkling each other with water as each of then shares a blessing over the others, the stage itself gets soaked... baptized in a way with their prayers and blessings.

Simply beautiful.

And Holy.

Amen.

#EYCmountdora #cfdioceseyouth #mountdora #episcopalyouth #TheaterMinistry

@ bibledude . Apr 4

Had a beautiful Stations of the Cross Youth Prayer Experience and worship night at @stedwardsepiscopal.

This version of the Stations hits a very real and relatable perspective the youth can relate to. And then we finish with a little acoustic worship sitting around in front of the altar.

It`s always beautiful walking the Way of Jesus and spending time on Good Friday remembering and thanking Him for His redemptive sacrifice on the Cross.

#goodfriday #stationsofthecross #EYCmountdora #cfdioceseyouth #episcopalyouth