Category Archives: Mission
Celebrating the Legacies of Two Churches
Two churches in the Diocese of the South will make 2019 their last year of services. “We usually get sad about a church closing its doors, but I think we should celebrate the ministry,” said Archbishop Foley Beach at the 2019 Synod meeting. And in that spirit, we will. “For everything there is a season, […]
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Synod 2019 Business Meeting Summary
Prayer before evening worship, Synod 2019. “It’s been a privilege to serve the Lord in this place, in our diocese and the province, and representing you throughout the world,” said Archbishop Foley Beach in his address to the 2019 ADOTS Synod on Nov. 8. “I’ve been able to see many ways the Lord is working […]
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Archbishop Foley Encourages a Life of Generosity During Synod 2019
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19-21 […]
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Exciting Mission Update: Kibungo Diocese Clergy Training
Students at the Kibungo Diocesan Headquarters before their departure to seminary. During his visit to the Diocese of the South this past summer, Bishop Emmanuel Ntazinda of the Kibungo Diocese in Rwanda shared several possible projects that would help resolve immediate needs in their community. One project is sponsoring church pastors in obtaining their seminary […]
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A “Thank You” and Update from Rev. Sandi’s Rwanda Visit
Bishop Francis Karemera upon his enthronement, with Archbishop Laurent Mbanda, Rwanda “What a joy it was to be back in Rwanda after 10 long years! It is said to be one of the safest countries in Africa… the GAFCON Bishops meeting will be held there June 2020,” says Rev. Deacon Sandi Harding, who serves at […]
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