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<DIV>De Colores!</DIV>
<DIV>I invite you to an opportunity to witness to the power of the Holy Spirit working within our Church. Susan Philbrook is organizing a group of Cursillo musicians to lead the ministry of music during the Day of Sacrament and Song. On that Day Bishop Itty will baptize, confirm and receive new members into the Episcopal Church. I invite you to come and support these children and adults on their journey with Christ. In my early walk with Christ, it was people like you who encouraged and supported my with their faith, hope and love. I encourage you let your light shine at All Saints' during the Day of Sacrament and Song. Talk it up and encourage your friends to come and share you joy in Christ.</DIV>
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<DIV>The Day of Sacrament and Song will be held at All Saints', 4033 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, on February 10, 2007 from 9:30 am until 2:00 pm. This wonderful event is a gathering of all of the Episcopal congregations in the geographical grouping known as the Metro East Convocation. Last year All Saints' led the way in this innovative event of common celebration of the sacraments of Holy Baptism and Holy Eucharist as well as Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Faith. Choirs from numerous congregations and Cursillo provided music for worship and praise. Many Episcopalians came to a deeper commitment to Christ Jesus through this traditional yet contemporary expression of faith and fellowship.</DIV>
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<DIV>In preparation for this event, I invite you to pray and plan. Please check with your ministers of music as well. All choirs are invited to participate in the day including the service of Holy Eucharist. I have attached a copy of the DSS schedule for your convenience. All clergy of the Convocation are invited to be present and vest for the celebration of Holy Eucharist.</DIV>
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<DIV>Here is the schedule for the Day of Sacrament and Song</DIV>
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<DIV>9:00 - 9:30 Registration and gathering (coffee and donuts provided</DIV>
<DIV> The Rev. Constance Hammond, assisting priest at All Saints' will be the welcoming priest.</DIV>
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<DIV>9:30 - 9:45 Choirs and musicians will begin singing to gather the participants into their pews</DIV>
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<DIV>9:45 - 9:55 Bishops welcome and introduction to the Sacrament of Baptism</DIV>
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<DIV>9:55 - 10:25 Sacrament of Baptism presentation by The Rev. Kurt Neilson</DIV>
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<DIV>10:25 Instruction on gathering into small groups. Discussion questions surrounding the 5 promises will be distributed. People will be invited to get coffee and go to small groups.</DIV>
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<DIV>11:15 Gather to share in large group</DIV>
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<DIV>12:00 Bag Lunch provided</DIV>
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<DIV>12:30 Holy Eucharist with Bishop Itty as presider. Baptisms, Confirmations, Receptions, and an opportunity for all people to renew their commitment to Jesus Christ.</DIV>
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<DIV>Day is concluded with the end of the Eucharist.</DIV></DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks for your help!</DIV>
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<DIV>Yours in Christ,</DIV>
<DIV>Fr. Stephen Whitney-Wise</DIV>
<DIV>Metro East Convocation Dean</DIV></DIV></body></html>