Dear friends,
My name is the Rev. Michael Vinson, and I'm the rector of St. Benedict's Anglican Church in Rockwall, Texas. I'm contacting those who have committed to a 'Circle of Three' church partnership through the Reformed Episcopal Board of Foreign Missions. I invite you to join me and Bishop John Boonzaaijer on a trip to Croatia from June 1st through the 8th.
Bishops, clergy, and church planters from Germany, Holland, Croatia, Serbia, and the Free Church of England will attend a church planting training in Croatia. The training will include visits to various parishes and church plants, providing an opportunity to connect with European partner churches. Through this training, attendees will witness how the church re-evangelizes Europe by using parish ministry and church planting to spread the Gospel. This will be a wonderful opportunity to witness and participate in cross-cultural church planting and immersion in Croatian history and culture, enabling you to represent better your Circle of Three partnership initiatives within your home parish.
We estimate that the in-country trip costs will be approximately $800, in addition to air travel expenses (we plan to fly in and out of Belgrade, Serbia). The in-country cost includes lodging, meals, and transportation. Please consider sending representatives from your parish to join us on this engaging and productive journey of learning and doing. I'm hoping to gauge your interest, so please get in touch with me for more information via email or by cell at (214) 600-0779.
Blessings,
The Rev. Michael D. Vinson
Rector, St. Benedict’s Anglican Church
(214) 600-0779
