Wednesday Wireless - Immanuel's Weekly News Update
From the Rector
Last Sunday during Adult Formation we had a wonderful discussion about the difference between sacraments and sacramental rites. The Episcopal Church considers Baptism and Holy Eucharist the two sacraments of the Church. The first, Baptism, names us and the second, Holy Eucharist, sustains us. The other sacramental rites are confirmation, ordination, holy matrimony, reconciliation of a penitent, and unction.
This Sunday, we will reaffirm our faith with the words of the baptismal covenant, naming God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And we will commit again to the work of seeking and serving Christ in all persons as we love our neighbors as ourselves. It seems fitting that our Annual Parish Meeting is the Sunday after we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus.
So join us this Sunday for a significant day in the year of the Church and join us next Sunday for a significant day in the year of our Immanuel Episcopal Church.
Faithfully,
Chris
January Calendar
Please click here for Immanuel's January calendar including worship participants.
Music In the Old Church - January 13th @ 7PM
On Saturday, January 13th at 7:00 PM our Music in the Old Church Concert Series presents The John Winn Quartet. Tickets are $15.00 per person or $25.00 per couple. Click here for more information.
Annual Parish Meeting
On Sunday, January 14th we will have our annual parish meeting after our 10:00 AM worship service. At the meeting we will elect three new vestry members, a Cherub School representative, and three new members of the Immanuel Old Church Foundation. All adult communicants in good standing registered at Immanuel are entitled to vote at the election.
Potluck After Annual Parish Meeting
This year after the official business of our annual meeting on Sunday, January 14th, we are having a "Good ole Potluck!" We are requesting members to bring their favorite dish to the parish house before the 10:00 AM worship service. Drinks will be provided. Contact Boo Elmore with any questions.
Adult Formation
The next adult formation study, An Overview of the Book of Common Prayer, begins on Jan. 7. Please join us in the library after refreshments. For more info about the class, contact Joan Beal.
Godly Play
Godly Play meets on the first, third, and fifth Sundays of each month. Godly Play is a curriculum designed to help children explore faith through stories. Godly Play is open to 3 year olds up to 5th graders.
Nursery
We have a nursery available every Sunday during our 10 AM service. The nursery is located inside the Parish House building, next to the church.
CornerStone
Thanks for your continued support of CornerStone's food pantry! January's suggestions are peanut butter, jelly, and soup.
Parish Notes
The love and sympathy of the parish is extended to the family and friends of Robert Fulton, father of John Fulton, who died January 2. Service and reception information may be found here: http://www.monaghanfunerals.com/obits/obituary.php?id=656838.
Calendar for January 3-10
Wednesday, January 3
