September 17, 2004
Ordination of Deacon Jon Hunter
Please remember that tomorrow, Saturday, September 18th, is the ordination of Deacon Jon to the priesthood. Bishop Reber will preside at the mass to be held at All Saints Anglican in Pittsburg, KS at 10:00 a.m. Please CLICK HERE for more information about St. Anglican's Parish and for directions.
For those of us from St. Gabriel's who wish to attend, we are meeting at the church tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. for car pooling. We intend to hit the road at 7:30 a.m.
Posted by frleo at 6:28 AM
August 28, 2004
Mountain Home In The News!!
The Agape Press (Christian News Service) published an online article on August 26th regarding our own Deacon Sam Seamans and his ministry in Mountain Home, Arkansas:
(AgapePress) - An Anglican minister who left the Episcopal Church USA over its open disregard for scripture says he has no regrets. The Arkansas pastor has formed a small but growing congregation that is now part of the United Episcopal Church of North America.
..."When I had to choose between being obedient to Christ and being in a biblically based, biblically founded and practicing church, I knew that was going to entail leaving many friends," he says. In addition, he contends it is more difficult for clergy than for the average lay person to leave the Episcopal Church -- because pastors must find "new bishops and new ministry," he says.
CLICK HERE to read the article in full, and HERE for contact information regarding this wonderful ministry for Christ.
We so truly appreciate Deacon Sam and his good work in establishing Christ's presence -- expressed faithfully through the Anglican tradition -- in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Posted by frleo at 1:23 PM
August 17, 2004
Traditional Worship Comes to Bella Vista
St. Gabriel's United Episcopal Church of Springdale (UECNA), 1803 W. Emma Street, has planted a mission church in Bella Vista.
St. Gabriel's Mission Church in Bella Vista will commence with Holy Communion Service this Saturday, August 21st at 5:30 pm at Bella Vista Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod), 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, AR 72715. The service, officiated by The Reverend Leo Michael, will be a traditional service using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer.
St. Gabriel's Mission Church welcomes all, especially Episcopalians seeking orthodoxy, Anglicans seeking traditional worship, and Roman Catholics seeking a sacramental church. For more information please contact Dr. Bobby Hall at 479-855-8099, or St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church in Springdale, 479-756-5074.
The United Episcopal Church of North America embraces the divine truth that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior and the Supreme Head of His Body, the Church. Its members hold fast to nineteen centuries of life in the Spirit proclaimed by the Apostles' teaching and fellowship. We hold firmly to the truths of God's plan for man proclaimed in the authoritative Holy Bible. We also affirm that the 1928 Book of Common Prayer reflects the Bible on worship and teaching.
Posted by frleo at 10:32 PM
August 16, 2004
St. Gabriel's Mission in Bella Vista
Dear Members of the Parish,
For some time now, the traditional Episcopal community in Bella Vista has been considering leaving ECUSA and joining the United Episcopal Church of North America. Given the exigencies of St. Theodore's (ECUSA), the Bella Vista group has decided that NOW is the opportune time to begin a mission.
In light of this development, I requested the Vestry members present for a quick meeting this past Sunday. The issue was discussed, and a motion was passed supporting the cause of our national church by planting this mission in Bella Vista as an undertaking of St. Gabriel's United Episcopal Church in Springdale, Arkansas. The Vestry approved the idea of starting the UECNA presence in Bella Vista with the following suggestions:
- The mission will be termed "St.Gabriel's Mission Church in Bella Vista" thereby keeping it connected to the main parish in Springdale.
- The Reverend Leo J. Michael will officiate the mission's Saturday evening services and will be compensated for his time.
- The mission will maintain its basic membership with St.Gabriel's and will attend services in Springdale at least one Sunday per month.
So, effective this Saturday at 5:30 p.m., with God's gracious help, the UECNA and the parish of St. Gabriel's will have a missionary presence in Bella Vista, Arkansas. Services will be held at the Bella Vista Lutheran Church. For more information, please contact Dr. Bobby Hall at 479-855-8099, or St. Gabriel's directly at 479-756-5074.
This is a great moment of God's grace for our church and its presence in Northwest Arkansas. Let us lift up this mission to the Lord in prayer and thank Him for this magnificent blessing. May His presence accompany us through these moments of growth in the life of our church.
In His service,
The Reverend Leo J. Michael
Posted by frleo at 7:28 AM
July 12, 2004
Mountain Home Has a Deacon!!
The UECNA has a new deacon here in Northwest Arkansas. Let us all welcome The Reverend Mister Sam Seamans, who was ordained deacon through ECUSA in 2001, and has since decided to join the UECNA.
Click Here to read about Deacon Sam's transformation from a Southern Baptist preacher to a traditional Anglican Deacon.
WELCOME DEACON SAM!!
Posted by frleo at 4:48 PM