GREETINGS FROM FR. CHUCK

TELLING THE FAITH STORY

EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, NORWICH, N.Y. 13815

2014

THE MESSENGER

Our five year old granddaughter, Lyla, was learning the “Pledge of Allegiance.” There are some tricky words to recite but Lyla seemed to only have trouble at the ending. Her words if I rightly recall were, “with liberty and beyond” rather than “with liberty and justice for all.” One of the basic tenets of our country is “justice for all.” Are you aware of what it means to do justice to another person? Do you do justice to God? Doing justice to God demands that we return to God that which has been entrusted to us. Doing justice to God means returning to God the creativity, care and compassion God has freely given us.

The God that I know is a caring God; The One whom through the Holy Spirit breathes on us kindness, love, and mercy. How can we show other people that we share this same care and do justice? How many of you reading this can go a full day without saying a negative word about another person? Yes, you can do it right? I’ll bet it is harder than you think and the truth is that it is very difficult.

If you can’t go a full 24 hours without cutting someone down to size or saying unkind words, you’ve got a problem with doing justice to all.

Let’s work on this together as we refrain from all hurtful and unfair talk. Watch how you respond to those you struggle to get along with and if you do argue be fair. When you speak with others show kindness, compassion, and understanding for their point of view. Use words that heal rather than hurt. Be the peacemaker and seek justice for all.

So, here’s the challenge: Go a full day without saying unkind , hurtful words about others. And please let me know how you do.

When the great cathedrals were built they were designed to communicate belief with high ceilings reaching to heaven and spires pointing to God, pulpits communicating the centrality of the word, altars behind screens keeping in the holiness of God. And they still do. Within the space of our places of worship we tell the faith story and make it meaningful every

Sunday. The question is always about telling the story that makes it alive for us. Retelling the faith stories we have can be one of the most valuable faith forming activities that we do. It builds familiarity, confidence and gives us hope. At times the story can be uncomfortable when we are in the middle. The hope is that we meet God in the story. Tell the story.

LESSONS

WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT EMMANUEL

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5 First Lesson Exodus 89:7-14

Psalm 19

2nd Lesson Philippians 3:4-14

Gospel Matthew 21:33-46

12 First Lesson Exodus 32:1-14

Psalm 23

2nd Lesson Philippians 4:1-9

Gospel Matthew 22:1-14

19 First Lesson Exodus 33:12-23

Psalm 99

2nd Lesson 1Thessalonians 1:1-10

Gospel Matthew 22:15-22

26 First Lesson Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Psalm 1

2nd Lesson 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Gospel Matthew 22:34-46

PRAY FOR OUR

VESTRY  

Deb Cassavaugh   David Loomis  

 Jim Everard 

Tony Giglio 

Nancy Karaman  

Kai Loomis             Jay Vorhies  

Our Sunday Worship Services

Starts at 9:30a.m.

Rite 1 is celebrated on the 1st Sunday of the month.

Rite 11 is celebrated the second and the third Sunday of the month.

Morning Prayer is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of the month.

-Morning Prayer.

You are cordially invited to worship with us.

Please call 334-8801 for details or to arrange a ride.

Weekday Services

Wednesday Morning 9:00am Interactive Contemporary Eucharist in St. Francis Chapel, Anointing with oil for the sick on the second Wednesday of every

month (lasts approximately 40 minutes).

Valley View Nursing Home :Holy Eucharist celebrated on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10am

Chenango Valley Home: Holy Eucharist on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 10:30am

Please, obtain the current schedule for these services from the Parish Office.

GOING INTO THE HOSPITAL ?

If you are entering the hospital, it is important that you or a family call the

church office at (607-334-8801)

Or Fr. Chuck at (607-847-6361)

Also, if you or a family member are admitted, please tell them you are a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church so we can visit and pray for you.

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

PLEASE REMEMBER THESE PARISH FAMILIES IN YOUR PRAYERS

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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

October 6 to October 12– Sierra, Wyatt and Robin Uhlig; Lynne Walton; Patricia White.

October 13 to October 19– Mary Alice Whitney; Corry, Curtis, Joanne & Patrick Woodard.

October 20 to October 26- Alice Angle; David Austin; Audrey Bramer; Brendan Burchill.

October 27 to November 2– Fynlee, Liam, Rachel & William III Ballin; Patsy & Gary Brookins.

ALTAR FLOWERS October 5-OPEN

October 12-Deb Cassavaugh and Gary Muserallo in Memory of Florence Hart.

October 19– OPEN

October 26-OPEN

*Please consider donating flowers for OPEN Dates by calling

The Photo Above:

Wardens from Emmanuel (Dave Loomis), St. Andrew’s (Carl Berdzinski), &

St. Matthew’s (Harmon TenWolde) douse Fr. Chuckfor his ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

To watch the full video, please visit our website: www.emmanuelnorwich.com

Organ Recital Al Fedak

organist, composer,

Minister of Music at Westminster Presbyterian, Albany

Sunday October 19,2014 3:00p.m.

For More Info. Contact United Church of Christ,

11 West Main St., Norwich. -Free will Donation. -Reception to follow

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MENU:

Meatloaf; Mashed Potatoes; Roll; Beverage, & Dessert

THURSDAY, Oct. 9,2014

Recipe Corner Easy and Delicious Apple Cake

5 to 7 apples (peeled, cored and slicked),1 9oz.pkg yellow cake mix, 2 T sugar, 1 T cinnamon, 1 stick butter. Preheat oven 350 deg. Spray cake pan with Pam, Layer apples mixed with cinnamon and sugar at bottom of pan Sprinkle cake mix over apples. Pour melted butter over top of fruit and cake mix. Bake 35-45 min.

Stewardship is faithfully handling the possessions God has provided, and regularly giving a worthy portion to support the ministry of God’s church. Have you ever met anyone who really had their ’heart set to give,” who did not testify that he or she was the one who benefited by the giving?

One particular Sunday sermon, the minister, with his arms extended toward the heaven and a rapturous look on his upturned face, began, “Dear Lord, without You we are bust dust…” He would have continued but at that moment a little girl near the front who was listening quite audibly in her shrill little four year old voice asked, “Mom, what is butt dust?”

Your Brain On God

Wednesday, October 8th, 2014 A day with neurologist and best-selling

author Dr. Andrew Newbeg. Why do we believe what we believe?

What happens when we meditate or pray? Are we “hard wired” for God?

AT The University Sheraton Hotel of S.U. Hill 1:00-5:30pm

(fee includes hotel garage parking on site) $45.00 EARLY BIRD RATE (by 9/11)

$60 REGULAR RATE (by 9/26)

REGISTER AT:

www.compasscny.org/events The photo above : Chenango Co. BOCES Students help set the tables for the Sept. 11th Soul Kitchen Dinner.

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SAVE THE DATE

WOMEN OF FAITH 2014 From Survival to Revival

LIVE! Simulcast

Nov.7 7:00-9:00 pm

Nov. 8 9:00am-4:30pm Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Norwich, NY

Registration fee $20

Lunch included

For more information

Call Emmanuel Church Office

607-334=8801

Friday night begins with music, laughter, and grace as walls come down and women awaken to what God has in

store.

On Saturday, Bible teaching and personal stories speak to heartfelt needs, transforming lives and sparking change that spreads to communities, churches,

families, and friends.

EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN FORMATON CLASS ( SUNDAY SCHOOL)

Through story, conversation and proclamation, September’s texts invite us to consider our position in the creation, the physical environment of which we are part, and our relationship with the forest. When have you experienced the sacred in the forests of creation? In our first class, three kids had fun painting colorful trees and picking out a rock to use in prayer.

The spirit of God is present throughout all creation; when humans break the relationship with God, the relationship with the land is also broken. However, all is not lost; humankind survives and with the coming of Jesus of Nazareth, the relationship is restored. The readings on Wilderness/Outback Sunday, the 21st, show that wilderness can be physical in terms of the land, with imagery that speaks to the heart and challenges us in terms of resources and sustainable agriculture. On River Sunday, Sept 28th, we explore the ways God renews creation, not only through waters and rivers but also through God’s healing Spirit. After four weeks in the Season of Creation, in October we return to the Season after Pentecost. The next four weeks will focus on stories from the Hebrew Scriptures. All school aged children are welcome to come to class 9:30 – 10:15 AM on Sundays or to sign up for home class packets. -Lynne Walton

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NORWICH, NY 13815

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THE MESSENGER

Fr. Chuck Taylor PO Box 361 New Berlin, NY 13411 Phone:607-847-6361 Email:frchuckt@frontiernet.net

Editor: Cathleen Reeder Phone: 607-334-8801 Email: emmanelchurch@frontiernet.net

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CHURCH OFFICE AND FOOD PANTRY CLOSED ON MONDAY,

OCTOBER 13TH 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 5 - Canned soups Week of October 12 - Cereal Week of October 19 - Peanut butter, jelly, and jam Week of October 26 - 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.-10:00am-12pm

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

*CLOSED HOLIDAYS