How do you internalize the truth that God loves you in Jesus? This was our mission on the ADNE Middle School 2024 Retreat: to help middle schoolers and their leaders internalize and believe that they are deeply loved by Jesus. We wanted them to come away with saving faith, which only the Spirit can give, that they are a beloved son and daughter of God. We wanted them to know the forgiving love of Jesus, that finds us at our most helpless, worst state, and brings us into his family, his love, and his healing. How do you come to believe that?
This is how the Lord did it on this retreat…
Bishop Andrew recently visited Trinity North Shore in South Hamilton, MA, to preach, celebrate the eucharist, and confirm new members.
Bishop Andrew reflected on the visit, saying, "It is always a great joy to be with Canon Tim and the good folk of Trinity North Shore. It was wonderful to see the whole family represented, as folk at every age of life confirmed their faith in Jesus Christ, and their commitment to Jesus' ongoing mission to the North Shore through the worshipping life of Trinity."
The Floodgate Cross began its pilgrimage on Saturday, April 27th with a prayer gathering at St. Timothy’s Church in Williston, Vermont, led by Rev. Micah Thompson. Rev Lyn Baker commented, “Mark Denison, a master woodworker has created a stunning cross made of wood from an old table. We marveled at the humble beginnings of this symbol of our faith. That old table is a beautiful reminder that God uses simple, ordinary people to do great and powerful things - like pray for the renewal of the northeast”