E MMANUEL E PISCOPAL C HURCH , N ORWICH , N.Y.

13815

2015

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M USINGS FROM M OTHER L ISA

Greetings and Happy
Thanksgiving to all! It is my
pleasure to say a heartfelt
Thank You for this
opportunity to minister with
you. I look forward to having
opportunities to learn about
you and get to know each of
you. If you havent already
figured this out about me, I
value relationships and
community discernment. I
enjoy interacting and
journeying with people, as it
provides an opportunity for
Jesus to make an appearance
amongst us.
As Mother Teresa so
eloquently puts it, I can do
things that you cannot and you
can do things that I cannot;
together, we can do great
things. I say lets get
together and do great things!
For the next several weeks, I
plan to make myself available
at the Emmanuel Church
office every Wednesday from
1 2:30 pm. Please drop by
for a chat and/or coffee as you
are available. If that doesnt
work with your schedule, or if
you would like me to come to
you please call the

office, and we can arrange

something that works for
you. I look forward to
meeting you and hearing
all about you, your family,
your journey with Christ, or
whatever else is on your
heart.
In the past few
weeks, several people
approached me to ask how I
would like to be addressed.
I am wondering if there are
others with the same
question. There is no right
answer to this question. As I
said, relationships are
important to me, so I want
you to feel comfortable with
an address that feels right to
you.
I have given this
matter a good deal of
thought and prayer I even
researched it a little. Many
Episcopalians prefer to use
the term Father to address
their (male) Priest, rather
than other titles such as
Reverend (seems too
formal) or Pastor (which
seems too Protestant). If you
are looking for a title that is
parallel to Father Chuck,

then Mother Lisa would be the

best choice. If Mother Lisa does
not feel right to you, please feel
free to simply call me Lisa.
Again, I want you to feel
comfortable with whatever
choice feels right to you.
Lastly, as we look
forward to the upcoming
Advent season, I am offering an
invitation to join me for an
Advent series. The 5 week
study series is titled, Sent:
Delivering the Gift of Hope at
Christmas. This series will
challenge us through story, art
and Bible study to discover
how Jesus is calling us to be
His hands, feet, head and heart
in the world. It is my hope that
this is an opportunity to begin
the new liturgical year together
in prayer and mutual growth.
More details to follow in the
weekly announcements.
I am so grateful to be here with
all of you!
-Mother Lisa

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L ESSONS
1 First Lesson Wisdom of Solomon 3: 1-9

15 First Lesson

1 Samuel 1:4-20

Psalm

24

Psalm

16

2nd Lesson

Revelation 21:1-6a

2nd Lesson

Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18), 19-25

John 11:32-44

Gospel

Mark 13:1-8

Gospel

8 First Lesson Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17

22 First Lesson

2 Samuel 23:1-7

Psalm

127

Psalm

132:1-13, (14-19)

2nd Lesson

Hebrews 9:24-28

2nd Lesson

Revelation 1:4b-8

Gospel

Mark 12:38-44

Gospel

John 18:38-37

30 First Lesson: Deuteronomy 30:11-14

Psalm:

19 or 19:1-6

2nd Lesson

Romans 10:8b-18

Matthew

4:18-22

Join Us For our Free

Community
Thanksgiving Dinner
Turkey & All The Trimmings
Thursday,
November 26, 2015
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
37 West Main Street
Home Deliveries (within 2
mile radius of Norwich
beginning 11:00 a.m.
Regular seating starts at
noon
(Dinner noon to 1:00 p.m.)
For Delivery, take outs,
reservations or to volunteer
call (607) 334-8801 by
November 20, 2015

Pie Request
Emmanuel kindly requests pies to be
donated for the Thanksgiving Day
Community Dinner.
Homemade and Store
bought pies are welcome.
Please contact the Church Office if you
would like to furnish pies.
The pies should be delivered to the
Parish Hall at Emmanuel on
Wednesday,
November 25, 2015
before 4:00 p.m.

St. Matthews
Tasting Tea
November 1, 2015
1:00 to4:00 pm
Raffle
Crafts
Recipes
Tastings

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N OVEMBER B IRTHDAYS
2 Doris Carnachan

18 Ian Stone;

3-Jennifer Jenkins

Charles McMullen

6-Brooke Harris

20-Everett Thompson; Emily

Brummel

11-Kara Smith
13-Jason Lenning; William
Decker

22 Natalie Gracin; Rachel

15-Ann Markham

26-Ethan Russell

27 Karen Ingraham

Gracin; Amy Rogers

147th Convention of Diocese of Central New York

November 13 & 14, 2015
The theme of the convention is: To Everything a Season.
I am sure this conjures up thoughts of Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 and the
more full sentence, For everything there is a season, and a time for every
matter under heaven. My mind also goes straight to Pete Seger who wrote
the song, Turn! Turn! Turn! using the words from Ecclesiastes, or to the
version made famous in 1965 by the folk-rock group, The Byrds. This U.S.
number-one hit from 1965 is said to have the oldest lyrics of any song ever
ranked on the Hot 100 chart. It even lists the writers as Book of
Ecclesiastes and Pete Seger.
The intent of the writer of Ecclesiastes seems to be that everything
has its time as determined by God. Seasons come and go. Bishops come and
go. This, my last Convention as your diocesan and presider, will be a time of
reflection, yes, but it will also be a time to look toward all that is yet to be in
Gods grand embrace as we participate in the new creation God is always
seeking to build among us. Our time together on this earth is always a voyage of discovery informed by the Spirits movement in the past and anticipatory of all that the Spirit will do in the future.
So, please join me and all the other Episcopal faithful who serve just
as you do in your local setting in the desire to be faithful to Christs mission
on earth. I still have close to another year with you as your bishop and our
mission, To be the passionate presence of Christ for one an-other and the
world we are called to serve, goes on.
Grace and peace in Christ,
The Rt. Rev. Gladstone B. Adams III
Bishop of Central New York

Thanks go to
...the vestry for approving funds to
bring more than forty members of
the Madrigal Choir of
Binghamton NY to Emmanuel for
the first of two fall concerts saluting
music composed for stage and film.
The free concert at Emmanuel
occurred Saturday, October 17, 2015
and was also supported by donations
from those attending. Folks who
attended the same concert the
following afternoon in Binghamton
paid between $5 and $35 to hear
music composed by Verdi, Sullivan,
Berlin, Kern, almost a dozen different contributors to Disney
repertoire, and others. Thanks also to
Claudia Kachmarik, Emmanuels
organist and choir director, and
Madrigal Choir board member, for
her introduction to Emmanuel of
another opportunity to serve
Norwich neighbors.

Congratulations to Mike &

Cathy Gray on the birth of
Riley Scott Gray born
October 14, 2015
9lbs. 4 oz. 21 3/4

Stewardship Sunday
November 15, 2015
You are a congregation of generous people. We will observe Stewardship Sunday on November 15 with
the blessing of the pledge cards for 2016 at the 9:30 a.m. worship.

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November 22, 2015

Thanksgiving Service at Emmanuel Episcopal Church
7:00 p.m.
Please bring a non-perishable food item for Our Daily
Bread Food Pantry

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EMMANUEL SOUL KITCHEN

GOOD FREE MEAL
FOR
BODY AND MIND
ALL WELCOME TO COME
EATTALKMAKE FRIENDS
THURSDAY

Fifth Sunday Service on

November 12, 2015

November 29, 201511:00 a.m.

MENU:
Ham Dinner, Sweet Potatoes;
Cole Slaw, Roll,
Beverage & Dessert

St. Andrews Episcopal Church, New Berlin

Lessons and Carols
Celebrate the First Sunday of Advent Together

Guide my words
Father, I face another day in which I will be called upon to
use my words wisely and well. May they encourage those
who listen. May they speak truth but also be said in love.
May I pause before I pounce. May I be bold enough to
speak when I would rather run away. Lord, I give my mouth
to you today. May what comes forth be sweet and not
bitter. May the journey each word takes from my mind to
my heart to my lips be guided by your hand. May what
comes out be life-giving rather than causing death. May my
words make you proud and bring you glory. In Jesus
name, Amen.
- Karen Ehman, Keep It Shut (Zondervan)

Only one seating

STARTS AT 5:30 P.M.
PARISH HALL EMMANUEL CHURCH
37 WEST MAIN & ELM STREETS
NORWICH, NY

Congratulations to Dan Cassavaugh &

Frances DImperio who were married on
October 24, 2015. The ceremony took place at
St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church
in Savannah, Georgia. Our best wishes to the
Cassavaughs for a blessed future together.

Thanksgiving Beatitudes
Be thankful that you dont already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look
forward to?
Be thankful when you dont know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge, because if will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when youre tired and weary, because it means youve made a difference.
- Author unknown

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Dear Church Member:

We are in the process of creating a church members directory with information from ALL THREE Churches. If you
already returned an application without birthdates and anniversaries, please resubmit.
Please Print
Names of Family Members

Mailing Address

Wedding Anniversary Date

Birthdates

Phone number(s) E-mail address

Alternate Address & Dates at that Address

IMPORTANT: Do you want to be listed in the THREE PARISH Church Member Directory?
Do you still want to receive the monthly newsletter from Emmanuel?

yes____no__
yes____no__

The beauty of stewardship

Stewardship has to do with how we manage our time, talent, resourcesbasically our
entire lives. Its a beautiful concept when properly understood. Here are the basics of good
stewardship:
God is the source of all creation, including our lives. God is the primary owner of all that
exists.
We are blessed by being given the task of managing well all that we have influence over: our lives, our
abilities, our minds and bodies, our time, our part of the earth, our finances, our children, our church
buildings, our automobiles, etc.
Although we can make decisions regarding each of the above, ultimately we are responsible to God.
Sooner or later, we must give an account of our management of Gods creation and of Gods gifts.
When we properly use the talents, resources and property that God allows us to manage, we find great
joy. Think of planting a garden which soon overflows with colorful flowers, wonderful vegetables and
flavorful herbs, etc. God gave us the plot of ground, God gave us the seed, God gave us the wisdom
and strength to bring forth such beauty, such good things to see or eat, or smell. Yet we did the work,
with Gods help, to make it a reality. Like Adam we tilled it and kept it. But God gave the increase.
Gods provisions and our labor brought the garden to its fulfillment.
Good stewardship enables us to do something positive and wonderful with the money God has allowed
us to have. What feels better than knowing one has managed money well? Our bank account, our
checkbook and our portfolio tell the story. When money is handled well, we have enough for ourselves
and are still able to give to Gods work.
That is the beauty of stewardship.

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NON-PROFIT
U.S. POSTAGE PAID

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

NORWICH, NY 13815
PERMIT # 8

MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS:

To Know Christ And To Make Him Known

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www.emmanuelnorwich.com

Remember the Church in Your Will!

Our Daily Bread Food Pantry continues to see an increased

need. Thank you for your past, present, and future support!
As the holiday season approaches, our monetary needs are
particularly important. If you wish to make a contribution,
monetary contributions may be sent to Our Daily Bread Food
Pantry, P O Box 813, Norwich, NY 13815.
Food Items for November:
Week of November 1 - Canned chicken or tuna
Week of November 8 - Canned fruit
Week of November 15 - Canned vegetables
Week of November 22 - Boxed Macaroni & Cheese, Potato
flakes
Week of November 30 - Juice
Thank you for your continued support!
Barb and Gary Tompkins
Volunteer Coordinators
The Food Pantry will be CLOSED on
Wednesday, November 11, Wednesday
November 25 & Friday, November 27

Our Daily Food Pantry

Located at Emmanuel Church
Hours of Operation
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
10:00 am-12 pm
Monday & Wednesday 3:30-5:00 pm

Condolences to the
family & loved ones
of Harold Palmer.
THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE
CLOSED ON THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 26 AND FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 27