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October 2019 Issue 105

Almighty God our heavenly Father, you declare your gloryand show forth your handiwork in the heavens and in the

earth: Deliver us in our various occupations from theservice of self alone, that we may do the work you give usto do in truth and beauty and for the common good; forthe sake of him who came among us as one who serves,

your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns withyou and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and

ever. Amen.

~ Book of Common Prayer ~

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Join the Strategic Plan Prayer Team“I cannot do everything, but I can do something.”

Some religious orders, such as Mother Teresa’s Missionaries ofCharity, have both an active branch and a contemplative branch of theirministry. Both are foundational in bringing the good news of the Gospelto life. As members of The Order of the Daughters of the King® wegreatly value those Daughters whose intercessions and contemplativevocation support the efforts of the active vocation. If you’re not able to take an active role in implementing the StrategicPlan of The Order, then perhaps you could contribute to it in a more

contemplative way by offering your gift of prayer. We are seeking Daughters who will

intentionally intercede for the implementation of the goals of our strategic plan. We ask thatyou prayerfully consider joining the Strategic Plan Prayer Team. The Strategic Plan Prayer Team is tasked with praying for the work that’s already being doneand the work that will continue as we implement the strategic plan. The six goals of the planaim to enable our Order to grow larger and stronger, fully living into our mission and vision,reaching the world for Jesus and spreading His Kingdom as never before! Praying for this blessed endeavor is an absolute must and we need prayer warriors like you topray these goals into being! Won’t you join us? You will receive regular communication from the Strategic Plan Prayer Team Coordinators,Johanna Binneweg and Kathleen Phillips, regarding the prayer needs of those Daughtersactively implementing the plan. You will be a part of an amazing team of Daughters dedicatedto praying for this vitally important work throughout the world. To join the prayer team, please send an email to [email protected] you and God bless you.

Jen MarianoStrategic Planning Co-Chair

Text to God

How often do I wake up tired? Sometimes I can’t even find a reasonfor it. When my life feels increasingly out of control, all I need to dois cry out to God. Feelings pass but the vast amount of love God hasfor me, for us, does not change. Paul reminds me of that tangiblething that will bring me back to where I need to be, and that is myprayers to God. Remember, today is a good day to have a good dayin the arms of our God! And all the people said: AMEN!

Denise RoxWorship and Devotions Chair

Service and EvangelismAs we fulfill our vow of Service and Evangelism, either individuallyor corporately in our chapters, we might find we are doing some ofthe same things. So why send in an article about your project toCross+Links if you’ve already seen a piece about something similar?

Though our service projects may look the same in general, thespecifics are bound to be different. The devil is in the details, theadage goes. But I think we can also see the Heavenly. Here are someexamples.

In the August issue, Susan Fischer, a member of St. Mary Magdalene chapter in LakewoodRanch, Florida, shared with us how she evangelizes and spreads the Good News throughwriting Christian novels. As an introvert, it is hard for her to speak about the Kingdom, but shecan write about it! In response, Bickie Raspilair of Epiphany Chapter in Guntersville, Alabama,wrote this:

"My form of writing is letters. Since the death of my 19-year-old son in an auto accident in1971, I have written letters to mothers whose children have also died in auto accidents. I tellof my healing as led by the Holy Spirit. I have also written letters of encouragement,welcoming and congratulations as directed by the Holy Spirit." In the March issue of Cross+Links, Karen Reynolds of Bishop’s Chapter in Waco, Texas, toldus about her chapter’s service:"We provide purses full of all things wonderful for the graduates at the Christian Women’s JobCorps. These women have committed to turn their lives around for the better and get theirG.E.D. or job training to improve their lives and the lives of those whom they love. We givethem the purses upon graduation from the program. Examples of items in the purses include(but are not limited to): Spiritual Books, cards and notes of encouragement, hygiene products,scarves, etc. . ." In August, Bonnie Kieffer wrote to us about a similar service project:"The St. Margaret of Antioch Chapter of Province II, New York Diocese, has continued their'Handbag Mission" for the second year. The Daughters asked for donations of totes andhandbags, then filled them with personal care items, notepads, pens, combs and brushes, andother items. They are then delivered to Mary Ellison at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church inHighland, New York to be distributed to women who are looking for jobs or have jobinterviews." Please share with us your stories of Service and Evangelism, and be sure to include lots ofdetails. Who knows? You might inspire another Daughter or chapter to do likewise. You canemail me at [email protected]. Pat HindService and Evangelism Chair

Two New Chapters in Mobile, Alabama

Church of the Good Shepherd Trinity Episcopal

The Central Gulf Coast Diocesan Assembly of the Order of the Daughters of the King®announces the institution of the Elizabeth Ferard Chapter at Trinity Episcopal Church onSeptember 8, 2019, and the Good Shepherd Disciples Chapter at the Episcopal Church of theGood Shepherd on September 15, 2019, both in Mobile, Alabama. These two parishes havebeen connected since 1854 when Good Shepherd became a mission of Trinity. Both of theseparishes have had Daughters chapters in the past: Trinity was originally chartered in 1896 andGood Shepherd in 1929. At the Good Shepherd service, everyone sang the hymn “Revive UsAgain!”

At Trinity, the Rev. Norman Bailey received the charter from Diocesan Assembly PresidentBeth Moore, who then presented five members for admission: Laurent Cadden, Anne Gill,Wendy James, Martha Jones, and Mary Stewart Stephens; and two Daughters forrededication, Pat Cyrus and Daphne Marcum. At Good Shepherd, the Diocesan AssemblyPresident presented the charter to the Rev. John George, and seven members for admission: D.Hope Abrams, Caren George, Gloria Hill, Angela Howard, LaWana Kennedy, Karen Raine, andRosetta Randolph. These women will continue the bond that was cemented so long ago.

Beth Moore

Central Gulf Coast Assembly President

Province IV Junior Daughters RetreatOn a wonderful summer evening in June, thirty-three JuniorDaughters, their Chapter Junior Directresses, and the Province IVJunior Daughters Chair boarded a bus from the DiocesanAssembly of Southeast Florida bound for Kanuga Retreat Center inHendersonville, North Carolina. The group left Florida onThursday evening and arrived at Kanuga on Friday morning just intime for a little rest before starting on a Scavenger Prayer Hunt.The Prayer Hunt allowed the Junior Daughters the opportunity topray for all the grounds and buildings which would be used for theretreat activities. The findings in this hunt were hidden, writtenprayers that were then prayed for that area. This made prayer acompetitive and fun activity by rewarding the first team that

completed the task. The evening was another time for the Junior Daughters to shine, as theyparticipated in the opening service as greeters, ushers, readers, and acolytes.

Saturday was a full day of fun activities including gifts, prizes, workshops, and rock paintingwhich was led by Dr. Karen Clark, Diocesan Assembly President of Central Florida. TheJunior Daughters also had a chance to interact with Province IV President, Dr. Jane Searcy,who brought them gifts. Scheduled outdoor time was changed by a little rain, but the girlscontinued to have fun in the most beautiful sing-along with our favorite musician, Ms. BrendaAlbinger. Finally, the day ended with an ice-cream social and a raffle, then on to a campfirewith smores. At nine o’clock on Saturday evening, it was time to say goodbye, as the JuniorDaughters headed back on their bus to Southeast Florida.

The Junior Daughters had an opportunity to meet the National Junior Daughters Chair, Mrs.Tammy Boyd, who spent time with them throughout their activities. There was one JuniorDaughter from the Diocesan Assembly of Atlanta who also joined the group. The candle-lightfarewell from those left behind is always a beautiful yet moving scene with a final blessingfrom our favorite Bishop, the Rt. Rev. William Skilton; followed by singing and waving as theysent us on our way in peace and love.

We are looking forward to an exciting time again next summer and planning to have manymore Junior Daughters from around the Province to join us. Therefore, Diocesan AssemblyChairs throughout Province lV, are asked to start planning for next summer at Kanuga.

Helen BhagwandinProvince IV Junior Daughters Chair

Talks with Bishop Brewer

Talks with Bishop Brewer now available on The Order's YouTube channel. This series of talkswere given by The Right Reverend Gregory O. Brewer, National Chaplain of The Order of theDaughters of the King® and Bishop of the Diocese of Central Florida, at Province IV's Annual

Retreat in September 2019.

Click here to listen!

An Inspirational Daughter

Our Servant and President, Krisita Jackson,continues to drive the golf cart at Kanuga forphysically challenged Daughters during theannual Province IV Assembly, but “someone”dressed it up for her…

Where I Saw God

Submitted by Judy Bordelon All Saints Retreat Center, Litchfield, KY

Closing PrayerAlmighty Father, whose blessed Son before his passion prayedfor his disciples that they might be one, as you and he are one:

Grant that your Church, being bound together in love andobedience to you, may be united in one body by the one Spirit,that the world may believe in him whom you have sent, yourSon Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in

the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

~ Book of Common Prayer ~

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