EMMANUEL LIFE
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Our mission: Growing Into Christ, Reaching
out in Love
Our vision: To invite, develop, and nurture a
caring community who seeks relationship
with Jesus Christ in the Anglican tradition.
November 2010
Chili Cook-Off to benefit our Outreach Fund
November 13th from 5 – 7 pm
Emmanuel’s Parish Hall
$7.50 per adult, $5.00 per child
Calling all Chili Cooks! Time to prove whose Chili is the best for 2010! On Saturday, November 13 from
5-7 pm we will hold a church wide Chili Cook-Off in the Parish Hall. The proceeds from this event will
benefit our Outreach Fund. Invite your family and friends! Tickets are on sale after the 10:15 services or at the
door ($7.50 per adult and $5 per child).
Please contact Robin Suarez at [email protected] or (407) 645-1165 if you are planning to enter your chili in
the competition. In addition to bragging rights, we will have prizes for the top chili and for the best chili
presentation.
Stewardship Sunday Coming In November
Rector’s Ruminations
It is time again to begin
thinking and praying about
our giving to the Lord and
the Lord’s work in and
through Emmanuel Episcopal
Church. I know finances are
tight again this year. As you
know, because of the
economy and the resulting drop in giving, the
Vestry was forced to make some difficult decisions
last year including: cutting the hours and benefits of
the Parish Administrator, cutting the salary of the
Rector and freezing all other salaries. Be assured
that the treasurer and vestry are again taking a bare
bones approach in preparing a budget, but the
reality is our costs continue to increase.
Over the next several weeks, I will be writing to
you on stewardship and we will hear testimonials
from parishioners about God’s blessings on them
and the blessing of giving, in addition to which we
have heard stewardship themes on several past
Sundays: counting the cost, the shrewd steward and
the rich man and Lazarus.
We have designated November 21st as “Stewardship
Sunday.” On Stewardship Sunday, we will all bring
our pledge cards to the altar. I envision whole
families coming up together at the time of
Communion and placing their plege cards in a
basket in front of the altar. I think it is important to
have the children participate in this so they too can
feel like they are contributing.
What Is A Tithe?
Whenever stewardship time comes around, we are
sure to hear someone say that the tithe is the biblical
standard of giving to God’s work. And we all know
that a tithe is 10%, but 10% of what and to what?
Both questions elicit differing opinions. I will try to
sort them out and offer some guidance. Some, the
“strict constructionists,” say that the tithe is 10% of
our income before taxes and that it should all go to
the church. Additional giving to other charitable or
church organizations is above and beyond the tithe
to the church and is referred to as “offerings.”
A more “loose constructionist” view might include
the following: the tithe is 10% of our income after
taxes or 10% of our “disposable” income. In
addition, the definition of God’s work might be
expanded to include all of one’s charitable giving,
the church being a percentage of that.
Most rectors would love for everyone to be strict
constructionists, but I realize that is not possible or
practical for everyone. The bottom line (pun
intended) is that our giving and whichever model
we choose to follow are between us and God.
In closing, I would like to offer a couple of
suggestions. First, of course, we need pray about
our giving to God’s work. Our giving is a spiritual
discipline and I think it puts things in proper
perspective if we think of it as giving first to God,
which reminds us that it is all God’s anyway and we
are simply giving back to God a portion of what
God has given to us.
Finally, please give joyfully. Please do not give out
of guilt or begrudgingly. Give as much as brings
you joy and satisfaction in the giving.
“Each should give what they have decided
in their heart to give, not reluctantly nor
under compulsion, for God loves a
cheerful giver.” Corinthians 9:7
All blessings,
Fr. Malcolm +
”Check Us Out”!
EMMANUEL CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ~ November 2010
November Activities:
- We are starting to prepare for the Advent Festival along with the Christmas Pageant.
The Children are excited and looking forward to the Holiday Season!
Our second week in Sunday School was the most attended. We’d love to see the attendance grow!! If you know
anyone who might be interested, please let Frank or me know and we will be happy contact him or her and
invite them to join us on a Sunday. **Children are welcome to bring friends. The more the merrier!
Stay tuned for further updates.
In His Service,
Frank & Christine Wallis
Vestry Liaisons
Jim Mark, Senior Warden
[email protected]
Pete Barr, Junior Warden
[email protected]
Eleanor Ackermann
Fellowship
[email protected]
Sharon Bailey
Finance
[email protected]
Scott Combs
Building & Grounds & EOI *
[email protected]
Joan Hendrickson
Newcomers & Outreach
[email protected]
Diane Gay
Pastoral Care & EOI *
[email protected]
Ginny Justice
Stewardship
[email protected]
Susan Goodspeed
Children & Christian Formation
[email protected]
Tommy Matthews
Worship & Hospitality
[email protected]
Sally Heath
Finance
[email protected]
Christine Wallis
Youth & Children
[email protected]
*EOI = Evangelism, Outreach, Inreach
Emmanuel Youth
The month of October has shown to be an exciting
month for the youth of Emmanuel. We have finally
gotten into the swing of things with the youth being
separated between middle and high. Our middle school
youth had been learning about Jesus' parables.
Specifically, we have been focusing on the
good news of "The Prodigal Son". We've
been looking into God as the Father who is
overjoyed when His wayward son returns
home. Throwing a feast and clothing him in
the finest of clothes. Oh how God loves
wayward sinners such as ourselves, willing
to clothe us with the spotless robe of Christ's
righteousness, because Jesus has purchased our return to
the Father on the cross.
The high school group has been meeting at Panera
Bread Sunday afternoons at 4pm. My intentions are to
make this group a relaxed yet spiritually engaging group.
As a group, we decided on a discussion style format.
Instead of walking through specific material, I lead the
students in a discussion about who we are as God's
rebellious creatures and the magnificent plan God has
put forth to, through Christ, reconcile us back to Himself
(2 Corinthians 5:18). Our discussions have been very
fruitful as we ponder the great love of God displayed for
us on the cross of Christ (see Romans 5:8). Since we are
not going through pre-made material, I encourage
anyone who is interested to inquire about our discussion.
I'd be glad to share.
The common element between the middle and high
school groups has been the Gospel of Jesus
Christ. The good news of Christ's sacrifice on our
behalf to reconcile us back to the Father is a
foundational truth that we as Christians are to
labor to keep central in our walks with God.
Scripture teaches that as believers in Christ we
never take our eyes off of Him, who saved us. The
author of Hebrews tells us that we are to be "looking to
Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the
joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising
the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of
God. (Hebrews 12:2 ESV)" Looking to Jesus requires
constant reflection on what He has accomplished for us
and this is why we have been focusing on this life
changing truth.
To Christ alone be the glory,
Ben Kandt
Stephen Ministers Available
Emmanuel is still a Stephen Ministry congregation. What does that mean? It means that if you or someone you
know would like someone to talk to, we have some trained listeners in the congregation. We will listen, we will
not be judgmental and we will keep everything you say in strict confidence. If you are going through a rough
time in your life for any reason, consider a Stephen Minister. All Stephen Minister assignments are made
through our clergy. If you think a Stephen Minister might be a good idea for you, please speak to Fr. Malcolm
or Deacon Janice.
Stephen Ministry Training Available
Stephen Ministry training will again be offered beginning on Tuesday evening January 11, 2011. Emmanuel is
one of about 15 parishes that do our training together. The training lasts for 50 hours on Tuesday evenings and
one Saturday. First Presbyterian, downtown, has again offered to host the classes. The teachers come from
about 7 parishes including our own. If you are interested in finding out more ask Terri Godsell, 407-622-4915
or Joan Dagon 407-831-4418.
Servants of the Lord
November 7
November 14
November 21
November 28
Acolytes
Kurin MaGloire
Olivia Richardson
Kate Van Den Berg
Andrew Wallis
Tony Leonard
Eli Matthews +
Emily Matthews
Georgia Miller
Delaney Knapp
Kaley Knapp
Julia Wallis +D
Mariah Wallis
Natalie Mark +
Ashely Lazarski
Tony Leonard
Kuryn MaGloire
Nursery
Natalie Mark
Dorothea Stevens
Jean Duls
Scott Combs
Flower Guild
Terri Godsell
Cindy Cottrell
Ginger Grimm
Ginny Justice
Eleanor Ackermann
Diana Ives
Wayne Forbes
Annette Baker
Lois Wright
Betsy Holt
Carol Gray
Maxine McNutt
Betty Stevens
Jennifer V. Berg
Airen Combs
Joan Hendrickson
Barbara Knapp
Pati Gallman
Sue Carlisle
Joan Cavanaugh
Beth Richardson
Olivia Richard
Eddie Sloan
8:00 Coffee Hosts
Dick Likon
Jean Duls
Ginny Justice
Sue Likon
10:15 Coffee Hosts
Pete Barr
Keith Ackermann
Betsy Mark
Diana Ives
Greeters
Pete and Sheryl
Barr
Keith and Eleanor
Ackermann
8:00 LEM &
Lector
Dan McNutt
Dick Likon
Tom Justice
Ginger Grimm
10:15 Lay
Eucharistic
Ministers
Carol Donahue
Pati Gallman
Donna Peral
Lesbia Nevarez
Ginger Grimm
Jill Smoot
Barbara Knapp
Diane Gay
Carol Donahue
Bob Buchanan
Tommy Matthews
Lesbia Nevarez
Ginger Grimm
Jill Smoot
Pati Gallman
Donna Peral
Carol White
Sally Heath
Rowe Jones
Altar Guild
10:15 Lector
Sheryl Barr
Kathy Putnam
Betsy Mark
Natalie Mark
Carol Sawicki
Jim and Betsy
Mark
LEV
Terri Godsell
Susan Goodspeed
Pati Gallman
Ginger Grimm
Diane Gay
Dan McNutt
Tommy Matthews
Susan Goodspeed
Terri Godsell
Ginger Grimm
Dan McNutt
8:00 Ushers
Charlie & Jean Duls
Arlene Parker
Skip Spangler
Dick and Sue
Likon
Melissa Jones
Martha Lehmann
10:15 Ushers
Pete Barr
Ginny Justice
Jack Smoot
Jill Smoot
Keith Ackermann
Tom Wallis IV
Frank Wallis
Steve Lazarski
Trey Cottrell
Joan Dagon
Fresh Start Team for November
Ginny Justice – Captain
Alice Blackwell
Curtis Arnold
Robin Suarez
Betsy Holt
Betsy Mark
November Outreach is for the Christian Service Center & Seniors First
Dry goods for the Christian Service Center may be left in the box in the narthex (holiday items such as canned
ham, yams, stuffing mix, are especially desired).
Our Seniors First project is filling shoe boxes for seniors in need. There are flyers about this
project in the Narthex. We will be filling and wrapping shoe boxes with a small lap throw
(sewn or store bought) and a $10 gift card to Publix, Target or Walmart. These shoe boxes will
be collected here at Emmanuel and taken to Senior's First where they will be delivered to
seniors in need throughout Central Florida. You may also include a short note to the senior.
Please put these upcoming dates on your calendar –
Thanksgiving Day Service – Eucharist
Thursday, November 25th, 10:00 AM
Advent Festival
December 5th following the 10:15 service
All welcomed to this fantastic Annual Festival
A huge thank you to Eleanor Ackermann for her creative gifts,
hours of planning, putting together this wonderful family event.
If you would like to help Eleanor please give her a call at 407425-8921
November 2010
Sunday
31 All Soul’s Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2 Election Day
3
10am Eucharist and
Healing Service
4
5
6
Bible Study
10:45 a.m. in Library
Handbell Choir 6:00pm
Choir Rehearsal 7:15 pm
10
11 Veteran's Day
Staff Meeting 11:00am
7
Daylight
Saving
Time
Ends
Men’s Breakfast Club 10am Eucharist and
Chili Cook-Off
6:30 – 7:30 am Parish Hall Healing Service
5 – 7pm
Bible Study
10:45 a.m. in Library
Flower guild training in
Parish Hall after 10:15 service
15
Staff Meeting 11:00am
Adult Christian Ed Class 9 a.m.
Topic: Living a Life on Loan
16
17
Men’s Breakfast Club 10am Eucharist and
6:30 – 7:30 am Parish Hall Healing Service
Bible Study
10:45 a.m. in Library
21
22
Adult Christian Ed Class 9 a.m. Staff Meeting 11:00am
Topic: Living a Life on Loan
23
24
Men’s Breakfast Club 10am Eucharist and
6:30 – 7:30 am Parish Hall Healing Service
Handbell Choir 6:00pm
Choir Rehearsal 7:15 pm
18
19
20
26
27
Finance Committee 5.30 pm
Handbell Choir 6:00pm
Choir Rehearsal 7:15 pm
25
Thanksgiving Service
10:am
Office Closed
Vestry Meeting
Ultreya 6:30 p.m.
28
13
9
Adult Christian Ed Class 9 a.m.
Topic: Living a Life on Loan
14
12
8
Staff Meeting 11:00am
Bible Study
10:45 a.m. in Library
29
Adult Christian Ed Class 9 a.m. Staff Meeting 11:00am
Topic: Living a Life on Loan
30
Office Closed
Girl Scouts - meet Sunday & Monday at 6:30 p.m. & Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
Men’s Breakfast Club Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts - Each Tues, Wed, & Thurs at 7:00 pm
6:30 – 7:30 am Parish Hall
Flower Guild
Wallis. She will demonstrate ideas for
arrangements for a parish. Lunch will be
provided, but please sign up by calling Joan
Hendrickson 407-628-1002 so we will be sure
to have food for all.
Have you always wondered what it would be
like to join the Flower Guild. Join us on
November 7th after the 10:15 service for a
demonstration – training session by Ann
Andersen, florist. Ann is the sister of Tom
Anniversaries
11/15 Joe and Madeline Augenblick
11/19 John and Susan Pell
11/25 Trey and Cindy Cottrell
Birthdays
11/1 Victor Brown
11/3 Roberta Robinson
11/4 Charles Duls
11/5 Sandra Jones
11/6 Lois Wright
11/6 John Bowman
11/9 Emily Matthews
11/10 Sheryl Barr
11/12 Dave Lapham
11/12 Sue Lapham
11/15 Brenda Dickey
11/16 Jack Pennypacker
11/20 Jim Fielding
11/23 Jack Rainville
11/23 Dori Rogers
11/29 Kevin Rogers
11/30 Cindy Buchanan