To The Regions Beyond

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To The Regions Beyond
Into theRegions Beyond!

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125 years ago
The Rev. Endicott Peabody
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He was to start the first permanent Episcopal
church in Arizona.

• St. Pauls, Tombstone

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400 years ago
Padre Eusebio Kino
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His work was to change the face of Southern
Arizona.
San Xavier del Bac
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Both understood that mission means to move into
the regions beyond.
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When I hear those words, our theme for this year,
I think of Buzz Lightyear
To Infinity and Beyond!
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To The Regions Beyond
But those are not his words but St. Pauls
Our hope is that, as your faith continues to
grow, our area of activity among you will greatly
expand, so that we can preach the gospel in the
regions beyond you. II Corinthians 1016

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To The Regions Beyond
They in turn are a reminder of our mission which
Jesus gives us
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them
to obey everything I have commanded you. And
surely I am with you always, to the very end of
the age. Matthew 2819-20

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In the last three years we have made progress
towards A Mission Driven Diocese

1. Makes evangelism the Priority
2. Embraces change
3. Directs resources towards growth
4. Is not content with maintenance
5. Is focused outwards

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Off to a good start

• BHAG of 10 new Congregations
• Four underway
• Prince of Peace, north Peoria
• Church of the Nativity, Phoenix
• St. Pauls Sudanese Congregation, Phoenix
• San Andreas, Tucson
• Three new possibilities
• Verrado, Gilbert, and Marana

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The Alleluia Fund

• 200,000 through yearly appeal
• 100,000 through CAP Program
• An anticipated major gift of land.

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As much as several million dollars!
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Now is the time to turn our gaze beyond ourselves
Into the Regions Beyond
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Millennium Development Goals

• End to World Poverty by 2015
• Endorsed by United Nations and United States
  Government
• Endorsed by General Convention
• .07 contribution by dioceses, parishes, and
  individuals

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Need to put a face on such goals
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My experience in Spain

• The gift that God gives us of relationship

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Partnership Dioceses
Bishop Smith and The Rt. Rev. Valentine Mokiwa,
Bishop of Dar es Salaam
The Rt. Rev. Lino Rodriguez-Amaro, Bishop of
Western Mexico
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Now its your turn toget involved
God made people before money.
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How your parish can be involved

• World-wide parish mission partner
• Mission leave for clergy
• Parish commitment to MDGs by individuals and
  parish budget

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Lets not forget our local missions
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Diocesan Parish/Mission Partners

• St. Barnabas/St. Lukes by the Mountain
• St. Peters, Litchfield Park/Epiphany, Gila Bend

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Our Mission Partners

• Make us aware of the communion we share
• Enrich us
• Educate us
• Make us whole in Jesus Christ

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Our history is tied up with mission

• Began with Kino and Peabody
• Arizonas most important missioners
• They left what was comfortable to move into the
  regions beyond
• Soon part of our liturgical life

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Two Arizona Saints for the Prayer Book!

• The Rev. Dr. Endicott Peabody, Missionary and
  Educator
• November 17, 1944
• A Service of Celebration at Trinity Cathedral,
  Phoenix,
• Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 11 a.m.
• Padre Eusebio Kino, Apostle to Arizona
• March 15, 1711
• A Service of Celebration at Tumacacori Mission
• Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 11 a.m.

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Into the Regions Beyond!
That is where Christ calls us!That is where our
history begins!That is where our future
belongs!That is where we must go!