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Anglican Diocese of San Joaquin
Bishop’s Note: April 07, 2016 - Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

In 1922, Helen H. Lemmel wrote the wonderful hymn “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus.”  Helen wrote this hymn to be sung at the Billy Sunday Missionary Meetings – what we would call today Revival Meetings. Helen knew great hardship, and in the middle of it she wrote this hymn - based on Hebrews 12:2 - as a reminder to herself and others that no matter how hard the path we need to keep our eyes focused firmly on Jesus.  This hymn has been a source of inspiration to me since my youth and a constant reminder that Jesus is in charge!

Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.

O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There's a light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!

Refrain

Through death into life everlasting
He passed, and we follow Him there;
Over us sin no more hath dominion
For more than conquerors we are!

Refrain

His Word shall not fail you, He promised;
Believe Him, and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!

Refrain

In this Easter Season and always, let us indeed, “...go to a world that is dying, His perfect salvation to tell!”

God bless you all!

Bishop Menees
Catechism Questions: 269 - 271

269. Can you worship God perfectly?
No. Only our Lord Jesus Christ worshiped God perfectly. He leads the Church today to seek to do the same. (Matthew 4:1-11; 26:36-46; Revelation 4-5)

270. Why are you tempted to worship other gods?
I am tempted because my sinful heart is still drawn to false gods and their appeal for my allegiance. (Ephesians 5:1-21; James 4:1-10; 1 John 1:8-10; 5:20-21)

271. How are you tempted to worship other gods?
I am tempted to trust in my self, possessions, relationships, and success, believing that they will give me happiness, security, and meaning. I am also tempted to believe superstitions and false religious claims, and to reject God’s call to worship him alone. (Psalm 73:1-17; Romans 1:18-32)

 
Calendar

April 9 - 10
Bishop Traveling and @ St. Timothy’s - Bishop and Trinity Memorial - Lone Pine

April 11
Deadline for Discount Priced Registrations for Clergy Conference @ ECCO

April 12
Rural Deans’ Meeting

April 14
In-Town Prayer Summit (Fresno)

April 16
Diocesan Council Meeting

April 17
Bishop @ Christ Church - Lemoore

April 17
ECCO Commission Meeting @ ECCO

April 20
Bishop @ Christ Church of the Sierra’s - Reno, Nevada, for Confirmations

April 21
Installation of Fr. Gerry Grossman as Vicar @ St. Nicholas - Atwater

April 24
Bishop @ St. Augustine - Hollister (AM) and St. Alban - Los Banos (PM)

April 25 - 27
Clergy Conference @ ECCO

May 1
Bishop @ Church of the Epiphany - Corcoran

May 3
Ordination of Ronald Christolear to the Order of Deacons @ Trinity Anglican in Bakersfield, CA (4500 Buena Vista Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93311)

May 5
Feast of the Ascension

May 10
Rural Deans' Meeting
May 15
Pentecost: Bishop @ St. Philip's - Coalinga
May 21
Diocesan Council Meeting
May 22
Bishop @ Trinity - Bakersfield
 
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