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Christ the Redeemer - Owensboro, KY
Beginning in 2016 as an oratory (while I pursued the diaconate and then the priesthood), we moved from one place to another for worship, growing slowly, meeting on Sunday afternoons for Holy Communion. We prayed fervently that the Lord would bring a family with children so that other families might be encouraged to come. The Lord heard our prayers; now we have many children and teenagers.
We had the opportunity for Sunday morning worship a year ago, but that would require increased funds to make everything happen. We praise the Lord for Bishop Manto’s guidance and the help of REC100 to our parish. This past year the Lord has brought us more families and our ASA grew from 24 to 41 in 2023. We have gained mission status. As the REC100 funding will decrease this year, the parish can now make up the difference. We continue to see baptisms and confirmations.
How can I give adequate thanks for all the Lord has done? In addition to our deacon, we now have another young man in seminary. Our week is full: men’s and ladies’ Bible studies, Wed Evening Prayer, and Fri Morning Prayer. We’re starting midweek Holy Communion this month. Another large confirmation class begins this month. We have a monthly hymn sing with the local PCA church. We assist monthly with Mentor Kids.
And we are multiplying! We held our first men’s retreat in September, and 30 came, ten from about two hours west of us! Long story short, we now have an oratory started there. Our men assist them three times a month. We look forward to bringing them into the fold of our diocese.
Churches planting Churches
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Fr. David Goodwin, Vicar
