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?
Ill bet it is harder than you think
and the truth is that it is very
difficult.
If you cant go a full 24
hours without cutting someone
down to size or saying unkind
words, youve got a problem with
doing justice to all.

Lets 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, heres 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

DebCassavaugh
DavidLoomis
JimEverard
TonyGiglio
NancyKaraman
KaiLoomis
JayVorhies
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. Andrews (Carl Berdzinski), &
St. Matthews (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 Gods 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 8
th
, 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, Septembers 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 21
st
, 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 28
th
, we explore the ways God renews creation, not only through
waters and rivers but also through Gods 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
NON-PROFIT
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
NORWICH, NY 13815
PERMIT # 8
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
To Know Christ And To Make Him Known
Remember the Church in Your Will!
MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS:
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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