St. John's

St. John's Episcopal Church, Ocean Springs, Mississippi

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Parish_Parson: via ForwardDayByDay: When our children were younger, we took a picture of them next to the anchor of a battleship. The picture is comical. https://t.co/CTYR7oCY6f

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belfry_bat: via EpiscopalRelief: We pray for the people of Myanmar working to recover after Cyclone Mocha, for the people of Kenya battling with hunger, and all who struggle around the world. 🙏 https://t.co/4q2CfvzRGc

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belfry_bat: via EpiscopalRelief: This work includes supporting Savings with Education (SwE) groups, providing financial and business training, providing loans to individuals and groups for small businesses and developing micro-insurance products, village… https://t.co/7KdaO8Jx3J

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belfry_bat: via EpiscopalRelief: A family’s access to financial resources and education has a direct impact on a child’s development and performance in school. Our programs create economic opportunities and strengthen communities to help parents and care…

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Parish_Parson: via ForwardDayByDay: Luke 9 contains bookend sections where Jesus describes the cares and preoccupations of the world. https://t.co/CTYR7oCY6f

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belfry_bat: via EpiscopalRelief: In partnership with two local organizations, the Council of Protestant Churches of Nicaragua and El Porvenir, we empower #communities to build #climate resilience by increasing #sustainableagriculture practices and access…

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Parish_Parson: via ForwardDayByDay: Many of the priests I know talk about their ordination to the diaconate with great fondness. Deacons are called and consecrated to stand in the gap, building a bridge between the needs of the world and the vocation of … https://t.co/CTYR7oCY6f

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Parish_Parson: via ForwardDayByDay: There is a recurring theme in the prophetic call narratives of the Old Testament. Isaiah volunteers to be God's messenger, but the message is not good: destruction is coming, but the people won't listen. https://t.co/CTYR7oCY6f

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Parish_Parson: via ForwardDayByDay: I was sitting in a crowded hospital waiting room when I witnessed one of the simplest and most extraordinary acts of kindness. A woman began to weep… https://t.co/CTYR7oCY6f

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belfry_bat: via EpiscopalRelief: This week, Episcopal Relief & Development met with partners from across the #UnitedStates for the Long-Term Recovery Community of Practice, a space for diocesan and community-based partners to gather and learn from one an…

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belfry_bat: via EpiscopalRelief: Today, 40 days after Easter, marks Ascension Day — the day in which Christ ascended into heaven following his death, burial and resurrection.

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Parish_Parson: via ForwardDayByDay: It is amazing to read scripture with an eye toward all the times the disciples missed the point. They send the children away. They don't understand where Jesus is going. https://t.co/CTYR7oCY6f

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belfry_bat: via iamepiscopalian: RT @TheEPPN: Today, members of Bishops United Against Gun Violence are meeting with members of Congress to urge them to pass legislation to help end gun violence. Join them by writing your members of Congress on key gun v…

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belfry_bat: via EpiscopalRelief: With community-based organizations, we work in #Haiti to build networks of #volunteers and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively to #disasters and assist their communities before, during a…

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Parish_Parson: via ForwardDayByDay: Moving Forward: How are you handling the stresses of today? Write out these words and carry them with you, in a wallet or purse, as a tangible reminder of Jesus's faithfulness.

Read today's meditation here: …

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Parish_Parson: via ForwardDayByDay: Rogation Days are an ancient tradition in the church to pray for crops and harvests. On a day where food is the focus, the gospel reminds us not to worry about food. https://t.co/CTYR7oCY6f

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belfry_bat: via EpiscopalRelief: ...nurturing and stimulation through home visits and family support networks. Our programs support early care and education and can help children transition to quality preschools and primary school.

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belfry_bat: via EpiscopalRelief: Education about early stimulation and growth and development is critical for children to reach their full potential. Using a holistic and integrated approach, we focus on teaching parents and caregivers skills and activit…

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belfry_bat: via EpiscopalRelief: Starting soon! https://t.co/WMAnkusKu2

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There is still time to register to the webinar we co-organize w/@EpiscopalRelief & the Episcopal Church of Liberia Relief & Development 'Scaling Up Faith Leaders’ Engagement to Prevent and Respond to Violence against Women & Girls' #VAWG

Register now ➡️ https://t.co/LV3CyxENrd

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Parish_Parson: via ForwardDayByDay: My daughter's bedroom has full-length mirrored closet doors that were there when we bought the house. I wanted to remove the mirrors, but my wife convinced me to leave them. https://t.co/CTYR7oCY6f