The Rev. Father Bob Lemmon confirmed Father General of The MSJ

On June 13, 2014, then Father General of the Missionary Society of St. John, Bishop Frederick Fick, announced his retirement (see blog post of June 13 below).

As per the Canons and Rule, Father General Fick named Fr. Robert Lemmon (Pastor of Christ the King Anglican Church – Liberty, KY) as Father General Coadjutor. Fr. Bob has since served in that capacity awaiting his confirmation as the new Father General at the October MSJ assembly.

Since being named Father General Coadjutor, Fr. Bob has visited all MSJ Chapters, shared his vision and prayerfully sought the consul of all MSJ members and spiritual advisors.

On October 16, gathered together at Christ the King Anglican Church in Liberty, Kentucky, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Fr. Bob was confirmed by the MSJ body. It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us (Acts 15:28).

Holy Week Schedule of Services

MAUNDY THURSDAY 7:00 PM
GOOD FRIDAY 7:00 PM
THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER 8:00 PM
RESURRECTION SUNDAY 10:30 AM

Everyone is welcome at any or all of these services. If you are unfamiliar with the Anglican way or the Christian faith in general, the Great Vigil on Saturday evening, is an excellent introduction. Come one, come all, and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Another Step

It has been a busy fall and winter. The week after the MSJ Assembly we completely tore down the nave to run the electric. For several weeks we were in a state of disarray. We began putting it back together, and had the sheet rock hung in time for the Christmas program December 21. We celebrated our Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, in our newly drywalled and insulated nave. This past week, the first week of Epiphany, we re-assembled the sanctuary, and placed the Stations of the Cross. The walls are all primed, and the block is sealed as we decide on paint. It is exciting to see it all come together, but more than that, it is exciting to have a share in creating a space that lifts our hearts to God in worship when we walk through the door. Thanks be to God and all his people who have given sacrificially of time, talent and financial resources to get us this far. The work is far from done, but here we pause, take a deep breath, and take stock of what has been accomplished. Non nobis, non nobis Domine, Sed nomini tuo da gloriam Psalm 115:1