Eastern Shore Episcopalian (ESE) - Convention 2018

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Contents: In This Issue: A Special Ministry of Servanthood “My goal as a deacon has been to inspire others to live out their Baptismal Covenant.“ 04 Highlights of the 150th 06 01 Bishop’s Letter 02 About Convention 2018 Agenda, Overview, Special Guest & Workshops 04 Sesquicentennial 150th Anniversary A Year-Long Witness to Christ’s Love, Hope and Reconciliation in the Diocese of Easton 06 A Special Ministry of Servanthood Insights into Life as a Deacon 08 FAQs About the Vocational Diaconate Questions answered for those considering God’s call 10 Introducing Convention Nominees Meet Leaders from around the Diocese 14 Bringing It All Together The Diocesan Purpose and Ten Ministry Imperatives - A Collaborative Vision for the Future 16 Resolutions Submitted for Convention 2018 17 Diocesan Events & Announcements Cover Photo: Enjoying a quick moment on the beach during the Province Youth Event at the Ocean City Youth Rally. 50 youth and leaders from our diocese attended (100 from Province III). THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON THE EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND Nine counties, 42 worshiping communities, and more than 5,000 people engaged in living out our call to welcome all, share Jesus’ love, and serve the world. BISHOP The Rt. Rev. Santosh Marray Welcome All Share Jesus’ Love Serve the World
Sesquicentennial (150th) Diocesan Convention Faith Redeeming “Go; your faith has made you well” (Mark10:52) Fate The Diocese of Easton was established as a free-standing diocese of the Episcopal Church 150 years ago, in October 1868. This year we will be commemorating the sesquicentennial anniversary of its establishment with a series of inspirational, missional, spiritual and educational events. The Sesquicentennial Anniversary Committee will commend three major focus areas to be the central themes guiding and sustaining the overall essence of what the diocese views as its primary purpose as a Church founded by God. The three major themes are: RECONCILIATION, LOVE and HOPE. Faith is the Christian virtue and Missional imperative that has underscored our life and existence as a viable and visible presence of Jesus Christ on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. It is this virtue that has shaped and inspired the church’s consistent effort to lead God’s people to the good news in Jesus, and to hold on to the promise and conviction that faith in God prevails over and above the difficult circumstances (fate) that present themselves. Our friend, Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52) is a classical illustration of someone who was frustrated and discontent with his condition in life as a blind person and desired a change in that status. He wasn’t prepared to let his circumstance define his life forever, and to this end he did something dramatic about it. Defying the taunt and ridicule of the nearby crowd he reached out to Jesus in faith and the fate of his life was redeemed forever. This is the objective the church holds before the people of God that reminds the world of the power and authority of God to transform the circumstances of life. This happens by faith if we, in humility, are prepared to reach out to God in confidence and joyful expectation. The Sesquicentennial (150 th ) Diocesan Convention calls this diocese to a new way of thinking that defies what can sometimes become lethargy and paralysis in our life as a church. We are called to a renewed and revived spirit of joyful expectation in Jesus. A Jesus who beckons us to come walk with him in faith on the Jericho Road - leading to new birth, new beginning, new hope and dreams fulfilled. + San April Knight’s painting above, commissioned by the youth of the Diocese and hanging in the Bray House, is the logo for this convention. PUBLICATION INFORMATION A publication of the Bishop and Diocese of Easton Copyright 2018 The Bishop and Diocese of Easton Published Quarterly SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO: Eastern Shore Episcoplian (ESE) 314 North St., Easton, MD 21601 OFFICE AND MAILING ADDRESS 314 North St., Easton, MD 21601 410-822-1919 dioceseofeaston.org joanne@dioceseofeaston.org The Right Reverend Santosh Marray Bishop of Easton Joanne Fisher Director of Communications, Senior Editor & Creative Designer The Reverend Loretta Collins Deacon, Editor 1
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