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The Patriarch's 2012 Message

Every day around the world the Great Commission to preach the Gospel and disciple the nations is being fulfilled. The Lord is adding to the Church those who are being saved. The Charismatic Episcopal Church joins with faithful and orthodox Christians around the world in this holy task. The calendar not only celebrates our life together as a communion but also marks our life in Christ. The weekly celebration of the Holy Eucharist draws us together in Him and to each other. Our marking of holy days and the lives of the saints has us reflect on the life of Christ and has us participate in the life of the Church on earth and in heaven. Much has been accomplished in the past year. The year has been filled with marriages, births, baptisms and funerals. New Churches have been planted and existing churches have grown. There are new buildings, new schools, and new ministries everywhere. So, we can look towards 2012 with expectation of continued renewal and revival in our own lives and in the life of our communion. As you enter into the liturgical life of the Church may you increasingly know the incredible and awesome love of God. Under His mercy, The Most Rev. Craig W. Bates, Patriarch, ICCEC

The Most Rev. Craig W. Bates, Patriarch, ICCEC