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THE MAKING OF A BISHOP
On Saturday, July 25, 2015, the Mobile Expo Hall at the Civic Center was bathed in red. Approximately 1,600 people from around our Diocese witnessed the consecration of our fourth bishop. The service was amazing and exceeded any preconceived expectations. Bishop Kee Sloan of The Diocese of Alabama preached a funny yet inspiring sermon.
Choirs sang a mix of classic hymns and Christian folks songs. Nationally-known artist Fran McKendree played the guitar and the music program also featured a children's choir comprised of young people from churches around the diocese.
I, along with John Griffing , represented St Francis, Gulf Breeze in an opening procession that involved more than one hundred people. It was an honor and a privilege to walk beside our parish's banner. I also carried a flask of water gathered from the Gulf of Mexico on Pensacola Beach and added it to the baptismal font when we passed by with the banner. There are no words to describe the holiness of the entire service!
Even though I knew that Russell would be our next Bishop, when various people presented him with signs, symbols and vestments, which are those of a bishop, I felt my eyes water with pride. I am certain that Russell is called by God to serve as our Fourth Bishop, and
I look forward to what will happen in the future
of our Diocese.
Sarah McCarren
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ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED
in preparation for upcoming training of worship assistants, we’d like to identify anyone who is interested in serving in the altar party or as a lector, usher, etc. We would welcome you into these ministries. We schedule on a monthly basis and do our best to take into consideration personal schedules.
Please contact Averette at
averette1222@yahoo.com to give you more
information and answer questions.
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