We awoke to an overcast sky but still a beautiful day (July 27). I cannot remember the last time I was able to sleep in until 9:00 a.m.
After breakfast and conversation, we went to our friends’ church, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Fruitland Park, Florida. The building is small and gothic, but beautiful, built in the 19th century. It has a churchyard, bell, and a parish setting feel. We met the rector, who is part-time, the Parish Administrator, and a few of the parishioners, who were about to make a stained 
glass window.
Next, we visited many of the other areas of the Villages, particularly the Spanish section, which was one of the older areas of the community. Driving through the area you realize how geographically huge it is and they are currently expanding.
We spent the evening relaxing and chatting with some Brazilian friends who live opposite, Tom and Pam. The children spent the evening in the pool and watching DVDs.
Later in the night, we watched the Oscar-winning movie, “The King’s Speech.” Nice movie.
The Rev. Dr. Anthony B. Holder is an Episcopal Priest in the Diocese of Southeast Florida, serving as the Third Rector of Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church, Pembroke Pines, Florida.
Born in Barbados, Father Tony, as he is commonly called, has served as a priest in Barbados, Illinois and now Florida.
Prior to entering seminary, he was a graphic artist and an Art Teacher at a high school in Barbados. While in the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois, he served in a number of positions including as Spiritual Director of Happening and Church Camp, Regional Dean, Standing Committee President, and a Clerical Deputy to General Convention.
In the Diocese of Southeast Florida, he served as a member of the Commission of Social Justice and Immigration, and a member of the Search Committee for the Bishop Coadjutor and Fourth Bishop of Southeast Florida.
Dr. Holder and his wife have two children. They enjoy traveling, spending time together, and being with family and friends. Personally, Father Tony enjoys Art, reading, tennis, and physical exercise.
After breakfast and conversation, we went to our friends’ church, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Fruitland Park, Florida. The building is small and gothic, but beautiful, built in the 19th century. It has a churchyard, bell, and a parish setting feel. We met the rector, who is part-time, the Parish Administrator, and a few of the parishioners, who were about to make a stained 
glass window.
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