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THE TRAVEL ISSUE LIVINGCHURCH AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY SUPPORTING CATHOLIC ANGLICANISM • FEBRUARY 24. 2008 • S2.50 Young Pilgrims Spiritual Travel for Teenagers . - -- . - . - - ----- - -- l'il5ritt1a5e ls l'ra11i115 Witl1 Vo~r £11esOpett What better place to pralf tl1att tl1e HOLVlAND? Israel had record-breaking year fc American tourism. Mo1 Americans ventured to lsra1 in 2007 than ever recordE in the pa~ U A TODAY/AP ( 1/23/0 Worldwide Pilgrima~ Ministries has se1 thousands of pilgrims 1 the Holy Lani Allow us to arran~ your spiritually renewi journey in tr footsteps of Jesu Pilgrimages that are open to thi general public in 200J TURKEY: May 1 - J Paul 's Missionary Journ ey The Seven Churches of Revelatic TURKEY: May 3 - I The Roots of Faith, Explorir. Visit our website for Christian, Muslim and Jewish Heritat. familiarization pilgrimages for THE HOLY LAND: Sept. J - I clergy & youth leaders and other Walking in the footsteps of Jesz pilgrimage offers: SICILY: Sept. 17 - 2 www.worldwidepilgrimage.com Exploring the ancient and the ne Call toll free for SPAIN: Nov. 6 - J further information: Madrid and Beyor. 800.260.5104 WORLDWIDEP1LGRJMAGE MINISTRIES We organize group pilgrimages to the following destinations: Oberramergau 2010, The Holy Land, Turkey , Greece, Egypt, Jordan, Spai n, Ital y, Germany, England, Scotland, Wales, Russia, France, Ireland , South Africa, Nile Cruises, Cruises in the Steps of Paul www.worldwidepilgrimage.com • 800.260.5104 • email:wwpil3(ii laol.com TI IE THELI VING CHURCHmagazine is published by the Li ving Church Foundation, LIVING CHURCH Inc. The historic mission of the Living Church Foundation is to promote and An independent weekly serving Episcopalians since 1878 support Catholic Anglicanism within the Episcopal Church . avid A. 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No reproduction in wholf' or 1xu1 pilgrimage in Scotland . · 1 be mnclewithout pcnnis.sionof T 11EL l\'L'-:(iC11111«·11. 25 People & Places Number 8 Roh Burlington photo rrnRLJARY 24. 2008 · r1 IL I IVIN G Cl ILJRCI I 3 DEDICATEDTOSTAINED SUNDAY'S READINGS GLASSEXCELLENCE FORMORE TIIAN A CENTURYROHLFS EvangelismFrom A to Z & TIIEPAYNE STIJDIOHAVE BEENCREATING 'I have sent you to reap' ( John 4:37) & CONSERVING STAINEDGLASS TheThird Sunday in Lent(Year A), Feb,24, 2008 WINDOWS BCP:Exod. 17:1-7; Psalm 95 or 95:6-11; Rom. 5:1-11; John 4:5-26 (27-38) 39-42 RCL:Exod. 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Rom. 5:1-11; John 4:5-42 WORLDWIDE. For stories that carry a person's Human frailty, yes; sin, no. FORMORE INFORMATION & LITERATURE PLEASEWRUE, FAX, PHONE OR E-MAIL TO: encounter with Jesus Christ, the Mistaken preconceptions follow woman at the well gets full billing. All right behind. "You all worship in RohlfsStudio Inc. the necessary details are contained in Jerusalem. That's wrong. 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OK, though, since he piqued her inter The conversation goes right to sin, est, showed concern for her life, and not around it. "Go call your husband." ANGLICAN TOURS seemed to know what she needed. "Not your husband? Not even your Celebrates over 25 Years The conversation had begun. fifth? A current live-in." How embar of planning Custom Tours for Church A good first step. How wise, how rassing - unless we can speak of the Leaders and their congregations. loving, for us to begin by relating to love of God that "while we were yet our friend, by introducing a topic that sinners, Christ died for us." In that TOURS 2008 immediately gains interest, which is atmosphere, repentance and confes Worship and Travel with Sewanee also a channel that takes us deeper. sion rise to the surface. There, in School of Theology. University of the South Then came the misconceptions. waters calm and benign, forgiveness "Can you really give endless water? and assurance are within reach. May 29 - June 9, 2008 How does water live? Besides, you The final chapter returns to the Cathedrals, abbeys, choral evensongs, ancient churches , spectacular countryside and great don't even have a bucket." beginning. We can hear the joy in her fellowship. 2 nights each in Chester. Grasmere , This stage always takes some teas voice, we can see the change in her Durham, York and Ely. Travel by coach to places ing out and patience. Most of our demeanor, because she has told her in between. Join us on this pilgrimage to the land n which our Episcopal religious heritage formed , friends live within a worldview from a family and friends whom she has grew and continues. $2699.00 w/o air. kingdom far, far away. They don't found. There is nothing that draws An Anglican in Ireland comprehend miracles, divine love, a Christ's love and power closer to us holy God, much less human sin. than our telling others. October 8 - 17, 2008 Ancient Christian and pre-Christian monuments, whisky distilleries, castles and other historic sites. LookIt Up Worship with our Anglican cousins in Belfast and in Check out the rich young ruler, the blind man healed, and other stories like Armagh. 2 nights each in Athlone area, Derry, these. Some find faith, others leave. Belfast , Boyne Valley and Dublin. $2499.00 w/o air. Forji1rther infimnation on the above tours or to ThinkAbout It inquire about a custom tour/Or your group, contact: Who is a friend for whom I can prepare for a conversation like this one? The Rev. Anne B. Chisham, Director ANGLICAN TOURS 2635 Second Avenue No. 424 NextSunday San Diego, CA 92103 The FourthSunday in Lent(Year A), March2, 2008 [email protected] BCP:1 Sam. 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Eph. 5: (1-7) 8-14; John 9:1-13 (14-27) 28-38 800 438 2403 RCL:1 Sam. 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Eph. 5: 8-14; John 9:1-41 4 THE LIVING CHURCH· FEBRUARY24 .