Greetings!
We're so glad that you subscribed to our weekly newsletter and want to know more about Emmanuel's parish life. Read the articles below to see what's going on and for opportunities to get involved! If you are interested in joining an activity, ministry, or team please call our office assistant to be put in touch with the appropriate contact person.
God's peace and blessings be with you,
Reverend Chana Tetzlaff
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Must-Knows for the Coming Week
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Sunday, January 24th
Chalice Bearer: Craig bridgewater
Ushers: Carson/Janet Miracle Lectors: Janet Miracle Prayers of the People: Mary T. Yeiser
Intercessory Prayer: Al Bonds
Eucharistic Visitor: Jeffrey Hale Coffee Hostess: Robin Snowden Counters: Maggie Newell/Craig Bridgewater
The current server schedule may be accessed here . Please be sure to check your dates and email Carol Berry with any changes. The highlighted dates have yet to be planned and are subject to change. We will inform you ASAP when the liturgies are planned.
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In preparation for Sunday's meeting, please listen/watch this link. NPR interview with Nadia and read this article.
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The vestry retreat has been rescheduled to February 5-7.
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January 31st we will be hosting the 5th Sunday Service with Trinity United Methodist at Emmanuel. Breakfast will be served at 8:30, followed by a service at 9:30. Then we will split into teams to go to Community Services, New Beginnings, and the Clark County Homeless Coalition.
We are in need of breakfast volunteers to prepare breakfast dishes for 50-60 people. Please let Chana know if you're able to assist.
Projects at the Homeless Coalition will include cleaning blinds, kitchen cabinets, baseboards, ceiling fan, basement steps, laundry room, scuff marks on walls and possible touch up painting.
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Contribution statements for 2015 are in the folders in McCready Hall. Please email Holly Davis at hjonesdavis@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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Update regarding Rev. Chana's Schedule
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Rev. Chana will return to work on January 3rd with a part time schedule for January 3 through 16. She will be available to meet by appointment only in the afternoons.
Beginning on January 10, Chana's Sabbath time will be Monday and Tuesday, instead of Friday and part of Saturday. Please do not call her unless it is an emergency on these days. Thank you so very much for your continued understanding and the gift of this time to heal.
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Parish and Ministry Events
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We will have an Ash Wednesday service at 7:00pm on February 10th.
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Opportunities for Christian Travel and Learning
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Christian fellowship and education are very important, and there's no better way to do both than to visit with other Christians around the world. There are several opportunities coming up to partner with other congregations and denominations, and even other faiths. Please let Rev. Chana+ know if you are interested in participating on any of the trips listed below, as space is limited. Some scholarship funds may be available to offset costs.
Living Water for Our Souls and Bodies:
Empowering Female Leadership and Well Installation
Dates: September 3, 2016 to September 10, 2016
Location: Iglesia Restoracion Casa de Alfarero, Chocola,
Suchitepequez, Guatemala
Age range: 5-80
Activity level: Light (teaching) to heavy (installation)
Approx. cost w/ airfare: Approx. $1,000.00
Duration: 7 Day
Sponsor: Living Water World Missions
- AND/OR -
Abraham and His Children: An Interfaith Dialogue between Christianity, Judaism, and Islam Dates: April 19, 2017 to April 28, 2017
Location: Jerusalem and surrounding areas, Israel
Age range: 8-80
Activity level: Light to Moderate, walking
Approx. cost w/ airfare: Starting at $3,310.00
Duration: 10 Day
Sponsor: St. George's College, Anglican, Jerusalem
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Dear congregation of Emmanuel,
I, Mary Terry, am heading up a mission with KRM and am looking for a participants. The Kentucky Refugee Ministries, Inc. (KRM), a non-profit organization, helps refugees in various ways. I have included their mission, plus some web links for your information. I would like for Emmanuel to set up an apartment for a refugee family. I have attached the set up information for your reading pleasure. As you look over the process I am sure you will agree it is a big undertaking. I'm trying to gather as many Emmanuel volunteers as possible and am hoping we can enlist one or two other churches to make the process a little easier. I have volunteered to oversee the entire project and promise to make it as easy on you as possible.
I am meeting with the KRM coordinator later this week to get all the details. Part of setting up an apartment is setting up a kitchen. I have partnered with pampered chef to set up a "party" more like supply order books and a wish list and website for electronic orders. If I can get another church or churches on board soon we could do the pampered chef orders in January which is the month they give double points. This would mean twice as much free stuff, so it is an excellent opportunity. Although I do understand the time frame is a little tight.
Please look over all the information and let me know if you are interested in joining this mission. Also if you have any questions I will do my best to answer them.
Thank you for considering this opportunity,
Mary Terry
Kentucky Refugee Ministries, Inc. (KRM), a non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing resettlement services to refugees through faith- and agency-based co-sponsorship in order to promote self-sufficiency and successful integration into our community. KRM is committed to offering access to community resources and opportunities and to promoting awareness of diversity for the benefit of the whole community.
Vision
- To compassionately welcome and serve the world's displaced people.
- To encourage the hope that lives within each human being by providing an atmosphere of hospitality, responsiveness, mutual respect, trust and tolerance.
- To be known for our reliability, resourcefulness, partnerships and comprehensive services.
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Conversation and Communion
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Conversation and Communion will meet at Grace Coffee Shop, 740 Bypass Road on the following Tuesdays: January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, March 1, 8, 15, 22. Light soup/salad/sandwiches available from 5:30-6. Discussion from 6-7 followed by Holy Communion for those who desire to participate. We would appreciate if members could pick up flyers and post them in their offices, other community gathering places around town.
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The next women's bible study meeting will be January 31, 5-7pm at Mary T. Yeiser's house. Please contact Holly at hjonesdavis@gmail.com with any questions!
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These are drop-in times and teachers names: Betsy Clark (Special Ed.) 9:00-10:00 Tammy Purcell (3rd) 10-11:20 Jackie Weber-Johnson (4th) 10:30-11:30; 1:10-1:40 Danielle Keeton (1st) 8:00-10:00 M-Th Reminder: Volunteers must have gone through the POSM training. If your name is not on the approved list, the school may not admit you. |
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Youth Scholarship Silent Auction
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One of the highlights each year at the Diocesan Convention is the Youth Scholarship Silent Auction. Everyone enjoys the opportunity to bid on the lovely items that are donated by churches and different groups throughout the diocese.
The proceeds from the silent auction will be going towards scholarships for youth events such as happening, New Beginnings, & New Year in the Spirit. Whenever there is a youth event, there are a couple of requests from youth asking for assistance with the fee. With your help, it makes this request for assistance a possibility. This summer Province IV is sponsoring two youth events. One for Middle School in the Diocese of NC and one for High School in the Diocese of Alabama. Our hope is that , we would be able to defer some of the travel costs for each of these events with the funds generated from the Silent Auction to youth interested in attending and representing the Diocese of Lexington youth community.
If you have any questions about the silent auction or Diocesan Youth programs, please feel free to call me at the Mission House, 859-252-6527, ext 103 or email at csigmon@diolex.org.
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Each Church in the Lexington Diocese is invited to participate in an art exhibit "Sacred Sites - Art of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington" at the Cathedral from January 10-March 16. The Exhibit will be on display for the 2016 Diocese Convention in Lexington in 2016.
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The 120th Convention of the Diocese of Lexington will occur a little differently than in past years. Our convention this year will occur on Saturday, February 20 at Christ Church Cathedral, to begin promptly at 9 o'clock in the morning, to end no later than 4 o'clock in the afternoon. This will enable those who work weekdays to be a part of convention. Also we will be providing childcare for children ages four and under, and are working on having children's activities for children ages 10 and under. More information will be shared about this very soon.
In order for all of us to have the opportunity to grow in our community of faith, on Friday, February 19 at Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington, please come together as you are able for a pre-convention formation day, much in the vein of our Ministry Fair. This offering is for deputies, clergy, and any interested person (this is a great event to invite your friends outside of Church!). Our speaker for this event is The Rev. Lillian Daniel, author of the 2014 book "When Spiritual But Religious Is Not Enough: Seeing God in Surprising Places, Even the Church." Lillian will help us to consider new and renewed ways of encountering God and we will consider how we are called to be the Church in the 21st century. Lillian speaks throughout the country and you can read more about her HERE. She will offer 2 keynotes, one in the early afternoon of Friday, February 19 and one that same Friday evening. In between those two sessions, there will be an opportunity to attend one of a few workshop choices as well as have a simple supper. Workshop topics will concern how the Church can be in relationship with young adults as well as new mission initiatives and ways of "being the Church." Registration for this event will open next week. Our proposed agenda follows:
1:00 P.M. Opening prayers, introductions and 1st Keynote by The Rev. Lillian Daniel, followed by a brief break
3:00 P.M. Workshops
5:00-6:30 P.M. Dinner
6:45 P.M. Introduction and 2nd Keynote by The Rev. Lillian Daniel
If you have questions, please email The Rev. Cn. Elise Johnstone at elise@diolex.org.
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United Way Free Tax Preparation
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There are 3 ways to schedule your free tax appointment:
2. Text KYTax at 898-211
3. Call 211 to speak to our live call specialist.
Remember families making less than $54,000 can qualify for free income tax preparation.
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Each year, Kentucky Housing Corporation conducts a point-in-time count of homeless persons throughout the state. The K-Count captures information on individuals and families who, by HUD's definition, are identified as homeless. While the count does not identify every single homeless person, the results provide a snap shot of the homeless population in the state and is a critical source of data on the number and characteristics of people who are homeless in Kentucky. The information collected helps assess the needs of homeless Kentuckians and look for additional resources while measuring the progress and performance of current homeless programs and services. This year the K-Count will be conducted on Wednesday, January 27, 2016.
Clark County Community Services is the site coordinator for our county and we will be working closely with our community partners (CCHC, Beacon of Hope, FRC Directors, local hotels & churches,etc.) to count the homeless in Clark County.
We would like to promote a dinner at the Beacon of Hope on the night of the count. If your church would like to assist by providing a meal or volunteer to conduct surveys, please contact me or Michelle at the Beacon. Not all homeless individuals will stay at a shelter, so we want to encourage our homeless population to come out so we can get a better count. We feel by providing a hot meal, we will get a greater response. I know that this event is on a Wednesday night, but what a great outreach opportunity to help serve this population in our community.
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A psycho-educational group to provide nurturing and support to new mothers with at least one child under a year old. Facilitated by Elizabeth Davis Morton, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Meets 7:15pm-8:45pm: December 5, December 19, December 30, January 7, January 22, February 4
Topics of discussion include physical and emotional recovery from delivery; baby schedules vs family schedules; return to workplace or work at home; financial adjustments when a baby arrives; changes in sex lives; post-partum anxiety and depression; faith, healing, celebrating, and mourning; self-care. $35 per session.
Please call today to reserve your spot.
Meetings will take place at
Flourish Counseling and Consulting
1414 W. Lexington Avenue Suite B
Winchester, Kentucky
859.385.4324
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Office hours for the week of January 24th will be
Wednesday 9:00 - 5:00
Thursday 9:00 - 5:00
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Sunday:January 24
10:30A Holy Eucharist
(Sanctuary)
12:00P Adult Education:
Islam
(McCready Hall)
Tuesday: January 26
5:30P Conversation &
Communion
(Grace Coffee)
6:30P Boy Scouts
(McCready Hall)
Thursday: January 28
4:30P Girl Scouts
(McCready Hall)
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This week we pray for:
Family and Friends:
Kaf
Phoebe Louise
Janet M.
Carla V.
Sarah A.
Rex
Bill D.
Jill
Glen
Parker
Marnie
Cindy
Jim
Diane
Adie
Joyce
Guy and Aileen
Kirt Yeiser
The sailors of Strike Force Squadron VFA 83
USS Harry S. Truman Crew
We pray for the repose of the soul of Sherry Arp and for her family and friends who mourn.
Anglican Cycle:
Diocese of Algoma
Diocesan Cycle:
St. Thomas Church, Beattyville
The Ven. Bryant C. Kibler, Sr., Priest in Charge
Our Community Partners:
National Alliance for Mental
Illness (NAMI)
The Boy Scouts
The Girl Scouts Community Education Conkwright Elementary School Our missionaries Fran and Margaret and spiritual protection for the community of believers she works with in a hostile environment. If you have prayer requests, please add them to the red folder at the back of the church or send us an email. Names will remain on the prayer list for one month, unless requested otherwise. If you would like to extend the time period, please indicate that in your request. E-mail Parish Prayer List.
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