Dear Restoration,”… a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, crying out with a loud voice, ‘Salvation belongs to our God…'” Revelation 7: 9-10Our country is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, an opportunity for recognizing the contributions […]
September 20, 2022 The vestry met at Restoration on Tuesday, September 20, for our ninth meeting of 2022. Jen Paterno led us in prayer, thanking God for our faithful Apex leaders, Lexi McMann and Ryan Goyer. We prayed for God’s grace in the coming months as Lexi prepares for maternity leave in early October while Ryan […]
Hi Restoration, We receive you into the fellowship of the Church. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in the royal priesthood of all his people. (The Congregational response to Baptism Book of Common Prayer, p.170) Last Sunday was filled with exuberant joy as together, we welcomed eleven children into […]
Dear Restoration,Psalm 18 is one of King David’s most intimately confident prayers. He is so aware of God’s presence and so trusting of His goodness that he can begin quite simply with, “I love you Lord…” Psalm 18:1 In the midst of all that is starting and all that is unknown for our church, I have come back to […]
August 23, 2022 The Vestry met at Restoration on Tuesday, August 23, for our eighth meeting of 2022. We earnestly prayed for God’s wisdom in discerning who he has determined should be our next Rector, should David be elected Bishop, and for the three candidates put forward to be our next Bishop. We prayed that […]
Dear Restoration,A few weeks ago I wrote to you about ‘anticipated August rest’. I hope that has happened in some way for you and your household over the last few weeks.And just as surely as August brings hope of quiet, September looms with assurance of ‘start-up pace of activity’. It’s coming.Our team has been joyfully […]
Hi Restoration,Hope you have had a great week. Our middle schoolers have been working so hard serving several of our outreach partners. It is awesome to see them in action. Many thanks to our Apex staff and volunteers who are making these opportunities happen!First, let me give a final encouragement for you to consider leading a small group this […]
Dear Restoration,“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!” (Psalm 100:1-2)As followers of Jesus, we are constantly being invited to sing, to serve, and to be together. Each of us has a relationship with God that is ours and each of us is called to be […]
Hi Restoration, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Mark 6:31b It is an old adage that Washington clears out in August. Summer swim is over. The humidity is at its peak. The need to exhale and sleep in becomes paramount. I know that many of you will slip […]
July 19, 2022 The Vestry met at Restoration on Tuesday, July 19, for our seventh meeting of 2022. Mary Jo led us in prayer in the sanctuary. We earnestly prayed for God’s wisdom in discerning who he has determined should be our next Rector, should David be elected Bishop, and a sense of peace for […]
