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Hymns of the Church – Master the Tempest is Raging – 14 May 2024, Anno Domini (In the Year of our Lord)

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  A ND  when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.  24  And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.  25  And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.  26  And he saith unto them , Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith ? Then he arose and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.  27  But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!  (M atthew 8:23-27 )   Please view this presentation of the below hymn by Gracias Choir:    https://youtu.be/WlVqAPT9YR4?si=ZDZ5bRJOXApwSVs5               This powerful and moving hymn is the composition of Mary E. Baker, a member of the Baptist denomination, in 1874. The musical score,  Peace Be Still , was written by Dr. Palmer and published in Ira Sankey’s famous collection. I was moved today to write on this hymn after being powerfully affected in hearin
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AOC Sunday Report - Sunday after the Ascension

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  Happy Sunday after the Ascension!  And, Happy Mothers Day to our lovely ladies, past, present and hopefully future.  Being a mother is the absolute most important job in the world.   The AOC Sunday Report can be downloaded  RIGHT HERE.   We have excellent sermons today from Bishops Jerry, Roy, Yves and Jack, as well as Rev Bryan.  Each of them is really good, interesting and different. They are all very easy reads, each is well worth your time.  We also have last week ’ s sermon from Rev Cooper in audio form.     Plus, Bishop Jerry continues teh series on the Thirty-Nine Articles.  As members of the Anglican Orthodox Church Worldwide Communion, Scripture is our primary reference.  But, what positions do we take based on that Scripture?  We have adopted The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion.  They were not intended as a complete statement of the Christian faith, but of the position of the Anglican Church in relation to the Roman Catholic Church and other Protestant churches.   It is cr
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Sunday after Ascension Day - Propers with explanation – Bishop Jack’s Sermon – With Video

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     Bishop Jack ’ s sermon is below the propers and can be viewed on video   HERE  -> https://youtu.be/yGYTCoBzlqk   Bishop Jack ’ s sermon looks at the unifying message of the Collect, Epistle and Gospel and examine how they share a common message of action as we see Jesus ascending back to Heaven and begin to learn to live with Him in Heaven and us here on earth.  How little different we are than the Apostles left behind.   On the other hand, it is different today than two thousand years ago.  We actually have the real presence of the Holy Ghost, here and now.  He does not ebb and flow with the liturgical year; where would we be if He did? He is a constant presence within our lives .  It all comes together. The Propers for today are found on Page 179-180, with the Collect first:   The Sunday after Ascension Day . The Collect.   O   GOD , the King of glory, who hast exalted thine only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph unto thy kingdom in heaven; We beseech thee, leave us not com
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The Sunday after Ascension Day

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  Jerry Ogles  Presiding Bishop Anglican Orthodox Communion Worldwide We are oft fortunate to get copies of Bishop Jerry ’ s sermon notes.  Today is one of those Sundays.     As members of the Anglican Orthodox Church Worldwide Communion, Scripture is our primary reference.  But, what positions do we take based on that Scripture?  We have adopted The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion.  They were not intended as a complete statement of the Christian faith, but of the position of the Anglican Church in relation to the Roman Catholic Church and other Protestant churches.   It is critical you understand the Articles.  Bishop Jerry has embarked on a series to cover them.  They are about ten minutes or so, you should take the time to listen to them     Introduction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc6cR06ildA   Article One  –  The Triune God https://youtu.be/x0Wp8ytia50   Bishop Jerry does videos on various subjects, they last just under ten minutes and this weeks are listed below:   Zacchaeus
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The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion - Article One

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    As members of the Anglican Orthodox Church Worldwide Communion, Scripture is our primary reference.  But, what positions do we take based on that Scripture?  We have adopted The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion.  They were not intended as a complete statement of the Christian faith, but of the position of the Anglican Church in relation to the Roman Catholic Church and other Protestant churches. It is critical you understand the Articles.  Bishop Jerry has embarked on a series to cover them.   They are about ten minutes or so, you should take the time to listen to them       Introduction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc6cR06ildA   Article One  –  The Triune God https://youtu.be/x0Wp8ytia50 Please take the time to listen and understand. Hap Arnold, Bishop Coadjutor Anglican Orthodox Church Worldwide  
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Hymns of the Church – Savior, Lead Me, Lest I Stray – 7 May 2024, Anno Domini

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King George VI - 3 September 1939   A ND   another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house .”    (Luke 9:61)                The author of this hymn, Frank M. Davis (1839-1896), is a prolific hymn writer whose hymns predominantly echo the need to follow Christ in our earthly walk. He is also the author of  All the Way My Savior Leads Me . The tune, as well as the hymn, are entitled,  Savior, Lead me, lest I stray . .    Savior Lead Me, Lest I Stray   Savior, lead me lest I stray, Gently lead me all the way; I am safe when by Thy side, I would in Thy love abide. Refrain: Lead me, lead me, Savior,  lead me, lest I stray; Gently down the stream of time, Lead me, Savior, all the way.   Thou the refuge of my soul, When life’s stormy billows roll; I am safe when by Thy side, All my hopes on Thee rely.             Refrain   Savior, lead me, then at last, When the storm of life is past; To the land of endless day, Where all tears
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