Who We Are

Save the Date: Bishop’s Visit with Reaffirmations

‘I will, with God’s Help” : Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows

by The Rev. Kate Jenkins, Associate Rector (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) )

Save the date! On Sunday, June 28th The Rt. Rev. Shannon S. Johnston, Bishop Coadjutor of the Diocese of Virginia, will make his first episcopal visit to
St. Paul’s.  In addition to celebrating the sacrament of Holy Baptism that day, we are inviting and encouraging all lay leaders (committee chairs, vestry members, etc.) to consider renewing their baptismal vows.

The “Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows” is particularly appropriate for those experiencing a call from God to grow in faith or begin a new ministry.  If you have previously made a mature affirmation of faith, please prayerfully consider publicly reaffirming your faith that day.

There is a catch however. We’d ask anyone interested in reaffirming their baptismal vows to thoughtfully and concretely reflect on the vows and covenant to be renewed. 

Reaffirmation : A few questions to ponder

• How do you experience the presence and power of evil in your life? What will it mean and look like for you to renounce its power over your life? What help will you need from the church if your renunciation is to be sustained?
• What will be the cost for you to turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your savior? How will this action concretely manifest itself in your life? What will be the cost for you to totally rely on God’s grace and love? How will that action concretely manifest itself in your life?
• In what ways do you connect your Faith as a Baptized person with your daily life and work?

Since you will be affirming the Baptismal Covenant, in your daily life, what does it mean to you to:

• Proclaim by word and example the good news of God in Christ?
• Seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
• Strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being?

Contact Us
 
Please contact our Rector, The Rev. Wallace Adams-Riley, or Associate Rector, The Rev. Kate Jenkins, if you are interested in this meaningful service. They can be reached at 643-3589 or by email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) .

“… and may the Holy Spirit, who has begun a good work in you, direct and uphold you in the service of Christ and his kingdom.”
(Book of Common Prayer, p. 310) 

 

Become A Micah Mentor »

« Meditations for Mission Teams