FALL AND INTO GROWTH DURING PENTECOST

EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH , NORWICH , N.Y. 13815 2015

NEWSLETTER

Looking out the windows the green is beginning to disappear from the landscape. Fall colors are appearing. But Green is the color of the Season after Pentecost. Symbolizing growth and harvest, it reminds us that we are growing in God’s way as a people of faith.

Since that first empowering Spirit of God, received by the first disciples on Pentecost, that same Spirit blows amongst us, renewing the earth, and hopefully, filling us with courage and care. Through out the remainder of Pentecost we are reminded that we, as the church, stride and strive

towards God’s vision of care for Earth and all its creatures. God will nourish, may we grow!

forward with this vision of

ministry and planning for the

future with the aid of Bishop

Adams and Judy Fried, who

assists parish’s with matters of

clergy deployment. We are

most appreciative of Bishop

Adams for his help in bringing

Lisa into our midst to serve

alongside of us.

One of the pastoral

responsibilities that Lisa will

honor this year will involve a

ministry with the Diocese of

Central New York’s Youth as

the Youth Coordinator. Lisa

brings many gifts and passions

for ministry as she begins a new

ministry among us.

In addition to her

This coming week the

Wardens from Emmanuel, St.

Andrew’s, and St. Matthew’s

will sign a letter of agreement

with The Rev. Lisa Busby to be

our Associate Rector.

Beginning in October

Lisa will share fully with me

and others associated in

preaching and celebrating at all

weekly, weekend and pastoral

services, as well as major

festivals. Particular care will be

given to thinking liturgically

and pastorally about the

emerging church issues for St.

Andrew’s, St. Matthew’s and

Emmanuel as we move through

this period of transition.

We have been moving

passion for ministry she has a

heart for pastoral care and

supporting the life not only of our

parish’s but ministry for the

Diocese of Central New York.

A part of this journey

requires our responsibility to share

our skills, gifts, and passions for

ministry as we work alongside of

Lisa and support her as she begins

a new ministry with the people of

three parishes here in Chenango

County.

I am excited about the

possibilities that await us as we

venture forward. Pray for this

new time in the lives of

Emmanuel, St. Andrew’s and St.

Matthew’s.

GREETINGS FROM FR. CHUCK

LESSONS

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ALTAR FLOWERS October 4-OPEN

October 11-Deb Cassavaugh and Gary Muserallo in Memory of Florence Hart.

October 18– OPEN

October 25-OPEN

Please consider donating flowers for OPEN dates by calling the Church Office at 334-

4 First Lesson Job 1:1; 2:1-10

Psalm 26

2nd Lesson Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12

Gospel Mark 10:2-16

11 First Lesson Job 23: 1-9, 16-17

Psalm 22: 1-15

2nd Lesson Hebrews 4:12-16

Gospel Mark 10:17-31

18 First Lesson Job 38:1-7, (34-41)

Psalm 104: 1-9, 25, 37b

2nd Lesson Hebrews 5:1-10

Gospel Mark 10:35-45

25 First Lesson Job 42: 1-6, 10-17

Psalm 34: 1-8, (19-22)

2nd Lesson Hebrews 7: 23-28

Gospel Mark 10:46-52

Cindy Thompson and Grace Franklin provided the quiche for the September 20 church service in which all of the members were honored. The food was incredible and they did a wonderful job. It was very much appreciated by everyone. The quiche recipes will be posted on the bulletin board in the near future.

Change of heart

God has nothing but the best, and he offers it to us, weeds us, sustains us and cares for us through his Son. That’s the way our hearts are changed to follow Christ. - Martin Luther

The beauty of growing old

“How beautifully leaves grow old,” wrote 19th century essayist John Burroughs. “How full of light and color are their last days.”

Society doesn’t think highly of old age. Beauty products tout the supposed virtues of maintaining a youthful appearance. Older adults’ wisdom, born of much life experience, is often disparaged, ignored or not sought. But God says this about the righteous, whose lives are rooted in him: “In old age they still produce fruit; they are always green and full of sap, showing that the LORD is upright.” (Psalm 92: 14-15, NRSV). The aging leaves of autumn can prompt us to look for beauty in the seniors among us, to notice the light and color that still abound. From all the fruit they still produce—service, prayer, love—may we learn about living faithfully until our own last days.

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

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1 Nathan Murphy

2 Stephanie Murray

3 Michael Gray

4 Penny Davis-Smith

5 Deborah Carnachan

6 Aiden Rogers

7 James Haynes, Jr.; Fynlee Ballin

8 Cynthia Tefft

9 Bryce Stone

10 Kerri Smith

12 Fr. Chuck Taylor; Donna Taylor

14 Christopher Kappel

16 Charles “Andy” Stone; Connor Hall

19 William Lawrence; Abigail Snow

21 Grady Thompson

23 Corry Woodard

25 Jonathan Rogers

26 Nicholas Fink

27 Liam Ballin

28 Peggy Schiro

29 Emma Wilkes

31 Amber Gebo

A “Celebration of Young Talent “ program was held on August 30, 2015 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. The children, and their choir director, Roberta Rowland-Raybold, did a great job and a wonderful time was had by all participants.

Grace Gustafson celebrated her 100th birthday in September. Pictured with Grace are her daughter Connie, Judi Bible, Judi’s daughter Jamie, her granddaughter, Judi’s grandson Bobby, her great grandson, Kira her great great granddaughter.

If indeed childhood was ever carefree, it’s

hardly so now. Some children face bullying, while

others deal with rough home lives. Many fret over

their performance at school and in sports. News of

dangers and tragedies makes parents want to shelter

their kids from worldly harm.

Whether real or imagined, childhood anxieties are best

confronted in the same way as adult anxieties: through prayer and

the assurance of God’s presence. Teach this traditional prayer to a

young person in your life — and find comfort in it yourself:

God in heaven, hear my prayer.

Keep me in thy loving care.

Be my guide in all I do.

Bless all those who love me too. Amen.

Grace Before Meals:

Dear Lord, thank you for this food. Bless the hands that prepared it. Bless it to our use and us to your service, And make us ever mindful of the needs of others. Through Christ our Lord we

pray. Amen

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HELP NEEDED FOR SUNDAY SERVICES AT EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A EUCHARISTIC MINISTER, LECTOR, CHALICE BEARER, ALTAR GULD, USHER OR AN ACOLYTE? SOME TRAINING MAY BE REQUIRED. IF THIS APPEALS TO YOU, PLEASE LET FR. CHUCK KNOW.

THANK YOU.

EMMANUEL SOUL KITCHEN

GOOD FREE MEAL FOR

BODY AND MIND

ALL WELCOME TO COME EAT—TALK—MAKE FRIENDS

THURSDAY OCTOBER 8, 2015

MENU: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes; Roll,

Beverage & Dessert

Only one seating STARTS AT 5:30 P.M.

PARISH HALL EMMANUEL CHURCH 37 WEST MAIN & ELM STREETS

NORWICH, NY CALL 334-8801 FOR

INFORMATION

Emmanuel Episcopal Church Presents

The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton

Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 7:00 PM

Join the Madrigal Choir for an

evening of outstanding choral music from opera, Broadway, and film classics.

Magnificent choruses from the operas of

Verdi and Johann Strauss, Memorable tunes from the great music theater

repertoire, and musical gems of the silver screen.

Formed thirty-eight year ago by

founding director Anne Cotten, the choir has developed into one of the finest

chamber choirs in the region. With a membership of 45 to 50 singers, the choir

performs a wide range of music from

Gregorian chants to Disney classics. This concert is sure to have you “whistling a

happy tune” for days. Doors open at 6:30, concert at 7:00 PM.

Admission: free will offering. Please contact Claudia Kachmarik, Organist / Choir Director at Emmanuel

(607) 242-1338 or 334-8801 for further information.

Our 2015 Clergy Conference is just around the corner – Tuesday and Wednesday, October 6th & 7th. The Rev. Thomas Brackett, our Episcopal Church Missioner, will present “The People of God: Are Our Best Days Ahead?” Fr. Brackett will help us explore the claim, “It is when our longings match or exceed our fears of loss that we can access the behaviors needed to say ‘Yes!' to all that the Spirit is birthing in our times.” It is within the practices of finding that “tipping point” where fear gives way to longing in a community, and that is where we might discover that our best days may, indeed, be yet ahead of us. Tuesday, October 6th – Clergy and Lay Sheraton Syracuse University 8:30 a.m – Check in 5:00 p.m. Conclusion (Dinner is on your own. Please feel free to connect with colleagues for dinner and/or evening activities.)

Wednesday, October 7th – Clergy Only – Christ the King Retreat Center

8:30 – 10:00 Fr. Brackett 10:00 – 11:30

Bishop Adams* 11:30 Eucharist 12:45 Lunch and depart

All registrations are to be submitted on line through the Diocesan website:

https://webview.shelbyinc.com/app/07912/default.aspx There is no charge for lay participants.

Installation of the 27th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church

Holy Eucharist and the Installation of the Rt. Rev. Michael B. Curry as the 27th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church will take place on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 12:00 p.m. in the Washington National Cathedral. The event will be webcast LIVE at episcopalchurch.org. Tickets will be distributed by lottery; the lottery is now closed.

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Dear Families,

In our September classes on the 13 and 20, children heard stories about creation, focusing on Planet Earth,

Humanity, Sky and Mountain. The interconnectedness of God’s creation will be emphasized as we invite the children

to learn more about God’s dream for the world. During the weeks of October and November we will be exploring

stories about Jesus’ teachings from the gospel of Mark. One particular story will resonate with children and their

families, that of Jesus welcoming the children (Mark 10:13-16). The stories and activities of this season will help

children explore what it means to be a follower of Jesus.

Each week children will bring home a copy of the story page based on that week’s Bible reading. You can read the

story together again or you can encourage your children to tell you the story they heard that day. We will be praying

for your child during these weeks. We ask that you and your child pray for us as well as we prepare for and lead the

sessions each week. May this season after Pentecost be one of growth and discovery for your child and your family.

Blessings, Lynne Walton

Sunday, November 1, 2015 is All Saints’ Day. If you have names of loved ones who have died and you would like them remembered in the Necrology List reading on Sunday, November 1, please contact the church office at 334-8801 or complete the form below and return it to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, P O Box 370, Norwich, NY 13815 as soon as possible. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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A meager but meaningful donation recently made news at a church in Charlotte, North Carolina. In the collection plate one Sunday was an envelope with 18 cents and this message: “Please don’t be mad. I don’t have much. I’m homeless. God bless.”

Pastor Patrick Hamrick was able to locate the donor to thank him in person. But the man wanted to stay anonymous, saying the gift was between him, the church and God.

The pastor praised the donor’s bravery, saying, “We gratefully acknowledge that this individual, out of his poverty, has given all he had to live on.” Like the widow’s mite in the New Testament (see Mark 12:41-44), the 18 cents was truly a sacrificial gift.

2015 Sunday School Classes 9:30—10:10 AM

October 4, 11 & 18 November 1, 8 & 15

December 6, 13 & 20 January 3, 10, & 17

February 7, 14 & 21

March 6, 13 & 20 April 3, 10 & 17

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NEWSLETTER

Fr. Chuck Taylor

PO Box 370

New Berlin, NY 13411

Phone:607-847-6361

Email:frchuckt@frontiernet.net

Editor: Fran Nash

Phone: 607-334-8801

Email: emmanuelchurch@frontiernet.net

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CHURCH OFFICE AND FOOD

PANTRY CLOSED ON MONDAY,

OCTOBER 12, 2015

IN OBERSERVANCE OF

Our Daily Bread Food Pantry has seen a large increase in

the need for food. This is stretching our supply and our

budget. We always appreciate any donations of food or mon-

ey we receive. We would like to establish a food of the week

donation item, which could be brought to the church and

placed in a box designated for that item.

Week of October 4 - Canned soups

Week of October 11 - Cereal

Week of October 18 - Peanut butter, jelly,

and jam

Week of October 25 - Pasta, particularly

spaghetti

We appreciate the wonderful support of our church family.

Feel free to share this request with your friends and

neighbors.

Thank you.

Barb and Gary Tompkins

Volunteer Coordinators, Our Daily Bread Food Pantry

Our Daily Food Pantry

Located at Emmanuel Church

Hours of Operation

Mon. Wed. Fri.-

10:00 am-12 pm

Mon. & Wed. 3:30-5:00 pm