News From
The Pews
Volume 133 Issue 2
February, 2015
Emmanuel
Episcopal
Church
The 2014 year-end report for
Diocesan Foundation funds is:
Inside this issue!
Shine in our hearts
1-2
SCHEDULE OF SERVUCE
3
Coat Drive
Beans & Rice
4
Community Lenten Services
4
Shrove Tuesday Pancake
Supper & Race!
5
Calendar
6
Lay Ministry Schedule
7
Birthdays
7
Intercessions
8
The Vestry
Senior Warden: Tom Jones
Property Warden: Eric Cooke
General Endowment bal. $598,080.01
September balance $579,941.75
Quarterly growth $11,274.23
December 2013 bal. $554,475.79
Additions during 2014: $10,153.00
Annual Growth $33,451.22
Rollison Fund bal. $15,413.67
September balance $15,105.37
Quarterly Growth
$292.99
December 2013 bal. $15,184.91
Annual Growth $52.76.
Disbursements $653.36
Munford Fund bal. $24,426.85
September balance $23,686.05
Quarterly Growth
$460.45
December 2013 bal. $18,091.19
Additions $5,000.00
Annual Growth: $1,335.66
Edmonds Fund bal. $67,745.87
September balance $65,691.31
Quarterly Growth $2,054.56
December 2013 bal. $63,949.98
Annual Growth $3,795.89
Lane Fund bal. $25,374.54
September balance $24,605.00
Register: Virginia Donne
Quarterly Growth
$769.54
December 2013 bal. $23,952.77
Annual Growth $1,421.77
During 2014, we transferred two funds
into the Diocesan Foundation in order
to receive better yields than our
savings accounts:
Non-Endowment Savings $21,062.03
Original Investment $20,000.00
Growth $1,062.03
Emergency Outreach Fund $23086.89
Original Investment $21,922.75
Growth $1,164.14
Total of all Invested Funds
December 2014
$775,189.86
December 2013
$675,654.64
Additions in 2014
$57,075.75
Growth in 2014
$42,459.47
While the 2014 growth was not as
strong as it was in 2013, it was
nonetheless 6.28%, far better than we
receive on savings in the banks.
Remember that this is a snapshot,
because values fluctuate daily.
Once again, by carefully watching our
expenditures, we were able not to use
any Endowment Income in 2014 and
reinvest it for our future.
Mission & Ministry Team: Janet
Boyd, Elliott Cobb, Marsha Whitehead & Vi Dentler
Property Team: Eric Cooke, Tom
Jones & Heather Malish
Administrative Team: Johnny
Jones, Teresa Taranovich and Ed
Pickup,
Rector: Ed Pickup
By Ed Pickup
The season of
Epiphany is about
figuring out who
Jesus is. And so the
lessons are all about the light of
Christ coming into our lives and
shining in our hearts.
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It begins with the light of Christ
leading the Wise Men to find the
Christ child. It continues with the
light dawning on the believers at
the Baptism of Jesus, when God
proclaims him “My Son, the
beloved in whom I am well
pleased.” The lessons continue
with healing stories and miracles
when the metaphorical “light
comes on” as people realize who
Jesus is. And finally, Epiphany
ends with the Transfiguration,
when Peter, James and John
see Jesus’ face transfigured in
dazzling light.
The proper preface in the Eucharistic Prayer for Epiphany
summarizes the theme beautifully:
“Because in the mystery of the Word made
flesh, you have caused
a new light to shine in
our hearts, to give the
knowledge of your glory in the face of your
son Jesus Christ our
Lord.”
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This is not only tremendously
more efficient, lighting the
church for about one-tenth of the
cost of incandescent bulbs, and
saving money on air-conditioning but we also put in a timing
system. There is just a bit of
work left to go in this project.
The restoration of the stained
glass completed for the one
hundredth anniversary of our
building made the windows
visible through the protective
layer. So, as people pass
Emmanuel Church from about
six until ten o’clock each night,
our beautiful stained glass
shines with scenes from the life
of Christ for all to see. We hope
that it will bless the community
with just a little touch of beauty,
a sign of Christ’s presence in our
world.
The church members are also
busy this season with letting
their light shine.
men will be working away
smoking Boston Butts for our
fund-raiser which also raises
fun— and the light shines.
On February 12th, our volunteers
will help the Cooperative Ministry
Soup Kitchen feed the homeless.
Except instead of soup, we’re
serving barbecue with all the
trimmings— and the light
continues to shine.
And as we transition into Lent,
our Vestry will be hosting the
Shrove Tuesday Pancake
Supper on February 17th— and
the light of fellowship continues
to shine.
In the Community Lenten Series,
we will offer the Ash Wednesday
Services on February 18th, and
provide the lunch for the Community Lenten Services on the 25th
of February— and the light
continues to shine.
We are working on revitalizing
communication in the church:
Our Beans and Rice Ministry
Heather Malish is working on
continues to provide fifty local
making two Facebook Pages for
families with at total of 1,500
servings of nutritious beans and us— one a public “Like” page
and the other a group page.
rice each month. It also proWe’re working on re-vitalizing the
vides us with a wonderful opcall chain and adding texting and
portunity for fellowship as we
bag and distribute the beans and voice-mail to the mix. We’re also
working on our electronic mailing
So Epiphany is about letting our rice. Thanks to a generous
light shine as a reflection of the individual donor, the beans and list to get addresses and contacts
updated so that folks know what
light of Christ shining in our
rice are funded throughout
hearts. Your vestry met for a
2015— and the light continues is going on— and the light
continues to shine.
retreat on January 24th with lots to shine.
of ideas about letting our light
The ECW is collecting pennies So, as you drive by the church at
shine.
for the Jackson-Field Home for night and see the windows, reaThe first thing is literally letting
At Risk Youth, and coats for the lize that the real “shining” is being
done by our folks as a reflection
our lights shine. Thanks to the
Franklin Cooperative Ministry
of Jesus shining in our lives.
work of Tom Jones, we have
Clothes Closet— and the light
quietly replaced most of the
continues to shine.
lighting in the church with LED’s.
This Saturday, January 31st, our
FEBRUARY
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THE ALTAR GUILD
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beginning of Jesus’ ministry.
February 18, Ash Wednesday
The Altar Guild workers for
February 15, The Last Sunday af- First Lesson: Joel 2:1-2,12-17. The
February are Kathy Mason and ter The Epiphany 8:00 & 10:30 HE prophet pictures the day of the Lord
as a time of judgment and darkness,
II
Teresa Taranovich.
SERVICES
February 1, Fourth Sunday the
Epiphany, 8:00 & 10:30 HE II
First Lesson: 2 Kings 2:1-12. The
story of the taking up of the prophet
Elijah into heaven and the passing on
his power to Elisha.
Psalm: 50:1-6 The psalm tells of the
First Lesson: Deuteronomy 18:15 majestic and righteous God who re-20. Moses promises the people
quires true sacrifice and thanksgiving
that, after his death God will raise of the people.
up another prophet for them..
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Psalm: 111 A song of pr aise to
Paul proclaims that Christ is the very
the mighty Lord, who is steadfast image of God though not all can perand full of compassion.
ceive this truth.
Gospel: Mark 9:2-9 The stor y of
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians
8:10-13 Paul gives counsel to the Jesus’ transfiguration.
Corinthians who are unsure whether it is permissible to eat the meat
of animals that have been sacrificed in pagan temples.
Gospel: Mark 1:21-28. J esus
both teaches and acts with authority..
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians
5:20b-6:10. Paul ur ges the new
disciples to be reconciled to God in
this time of deliverance, and he reminds them of all the hardships he
has patiently endured for their sake
and for the gospel.
Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6,16-21. J esus describes genuine charity, prayer, and fasting.
February 22, First Sunday in Lent
8:00 HE II & 10:30 MP HE I
First Lesson: Genesis 9:8-17.
God’s promise to Noah and to future
generations never again to flood all
the earth.
Second Lesson: 1 Peter 3:18-22.
The significance of Christ’s death
and resurrection. In the story of Noah’s salvation a prefigurement of our
own salvation through the water of
baptism is perceived.
First Lesson: Isaiah 40:21-31. The
prophet Isaiah summons the people
to renew their confidence in God.
Psalm: 147:1-11, 20c. A hymn of
praise to the Lord, who rules over
nature in wisdom and has shown
faithfulness to Israel.
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39. Healing
events which took place toward the
Psalm 51:1-17 A confession of sin
and guilt and a prayer for the clean
heart.
Psalm: 25:1-10 A pr ayer for for giveness and guidance and an expression of trust in the Lord.
February 8, The Fifth Sunday
after Epiphany, 8:00 HE II,
10:30 MP &HE I
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 9:16
-23. Paul seeks to become all things
to all people in order that he may
freely and without hindrance share
the gospel with them.
but he holds out the hope of mercy if
the people will repent.
Gospel: Mark 1:9-15. The stor y of
Jesus’ baptism followed by his
temptation in the wilderness by Satan and his proclamation of the coming kingdom of God.
Raphael, 1483-1520 ; Romano, Giulio, 1499-1546.
Transfiguration, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of
the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. http://
diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=54165
[retrieved January 29, 2015]. Original source: Wikimedia
Commons.
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Beans & Rice
Ministry
Due to the extreme cold weather, Cooperative
Ministries is in need of coats, hats, gloves, and
scarves. The ECW will continue to collect and deliver these items through the end of March.
Please bring in gently used (or new) items of all
sizes for adults and children and place them in the
designated area by the coat-rack in the hallway.
During the month of February, the ECW will
be collecting monetary donations (loose change)
for the Jackson Feild Home.
On the first Sunday of
each month, the congregation is invited to stay after each service to help bag
beans and rice into individual “zip lock” bags.
On the second Saturday of the month from 9:00-11:00
a.m., volunteers are needed to greet the recipients and
to distribute the beans and rice. The program provides
3 pounds of each to 50 families each month.
This ministry supplements, not compete with, the great
work that is being carried out by Franklin Cooperative
Ministries. Thank you all for your participation.
Bagging
Distributing
Bagging
Distributing
Feb. 1st
Feb 14th
March 1st
March 14th
April 5th
April 11th
May 3rd
May 9th
Community Lenten Services
This year’s host: Hunterdale Christian Church
Lunch is served at Noon and 1 p.m. The Service is at 12:30 p.m.
Date
Worship Leadership
Lunch Provided by:
February 18— Ash Wednesday
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Hunterdale Christian Church
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Hunterdale Christian Church
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Franklin Baptist Church
St. Jude Catholic Church
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
High Street Methodist Church
High Street Methodist Church
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Fellowship Around the Word
Fellowship Around the Word
You are cordially invited to make this a part of your Lenten Discipline.
An offering will be received.
All proceeds will benefit the Franklin Cooperative Ministry.
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Don’t Miss the
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper & Race
February 17th
at six o’clock.
In England, Scotland, Ireland, Australia and Canada, Shrove Tuesday is
also known as “pancake day” because it
is a day to use up rich foods before
Lent.
On Pancake Day, there are races through English towns with people dressed up like
“housewives” wearing a scarf, apron, and carrying a frying pan with a big pancake in it.
They have to flip the pancake in the air at the starting line and at the finish line and run
through the village, frying pan in hand. One race in Olney in Buckinghamshire has been run
every year since 1445!
In London, the House of Lords and House of Commons compete with each other in the Parliamentary Pancake Race (see photo below). So, the question is: Who will win our pancake
race? The rector (chicken dance expert), vestry, acolytes, choir, altar guild, ECW? So, do something both historically Anglican and silly enough for Monty Python! Bring your own skillet,
apron, bandana and enter our Pancake Race!
Dinner is served at six
o’clock: yummy pancakes,
syrup, butter, link sausage,
apples and apple sauce, coffee, juice and milk.
Requested donation to cover the food costs: $5 for
an individual or $10 for a
whole family.
Remember: Fun and faith go
together like pancakes and
syrup.
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February 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1
2
3
4
5
4 Epiphany
Holy Eucharist
8 & 10:30
Beans & Rice
Packagaing
8
Dinner 6:00PM
Bible
Study
7:00PM
9
10
5 Epiphany
Holy Eucharist 8.
Morning Prayer &
Eucharist 10:30
15
11
Dinner 6:00PM
Bible
Study
7:00PM
16
17
18
Last Epiphany
Holy Eucharist
8 & 10:30
Choir
Rehearsal
6:30PM
12
Choir
Rehearsal
6:30PM
19
Choir
Rehearsal
6:30PM
Fri
Sat
6
7
Diocesan Council in
Williamsburg All
Day.
Diocesan Council in
Williamsburg All
Day.
13
Rotary 12PM
20
14
Monthly Men’s
Breakfast 8 a.m.
Beans & Rice
Distribution
9-11 a.m.
21
Rotary 12PM
Dinner 6 p.m.
Service 7 p.m.
22
1st Sunday in
Lent
Holy Eucharist 8
Morning Prayer
& Eucharist
10:30.
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25
Dinner 6:00PM
Bible
Study
7:00PM
26
Choir
Rehearsal
6:30PM
27
28
Rotary 12PM
The Cooperative Ministry Food for February is box mixes, jiffy mix, cakes mixes and cereals.
Vestry meets on Tuesday, February 24th, at 6:00 p.m.
Don’t forget to bring your frying pan, apron, and silly hat or bandana for the Pancake
Race on February 17th.
Community Lenten Services are Wednesday the 18th and 25th at 12:30 at the Hunterdale Christian Church. We will be preparing lunch for the 25th.
News From the Pews
Date
1-Feb
8-Feb
15-Feb
22-Feb
1-Mar
8-Mar
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Lay Readers
8:00
Roy Chesson
10:30
M. Whitehead
8:00
Liz Burgess
10:30
Ginna Cutchin
8:00
Pam Panton
10:30
Eric Cooke
8:00
M. Whitehead
10:30
V. Brown
8:00
Robin Mason
10:30
Roy Chesson
8:00
Liz Burgess
10:30
Ginna Cutchin
Sun School
Ushers
Acolytes
C. Hudson
J. Newsome & D.
Kloster
Brian, Victoria & Zoe
Diane Cooke
S. Kahle
T. Hudson & H. Clapp
Andy, Victoria & Zoe
Heather
J. Herbert
Julee & Ames Herbert Rachel, Victoria & Zoe
Nursery
Sarah Kahle
J.Fariss
Judy & Tom Fariss
Brian, Victoria & Zoe
Carol Hudson
TBA
H. Clapp & J. New-
Andy, Victoria & Zoe
Vicki Brown
TBA
T. Hudson, & R. Ma-
Rachel, Victoria & Zoe
Diane Cooke
Happy February Birthday to You
Sandy Hollomon & Janet Hudgins (3rd), Peter
Griffith (8th), Betsy Jones (11th), Betty Howe &
Karen Comet (13th), Ricky Holm, Carter Epperly (Diane Blankenship’s grandson) (15th), David
Kloster (16th), Milton Beale (19th), Rachel
Brown & Tre Weaver (21st), Kate Tiller & John
Marks (22nd), Rob Mason (23rd), Jack Pittman
& Andy Mason (28th).
400 North High Street
P.O. Box 146
Franklin, VA 23851-0146
Phone: 757-562-4542
Fax: 757-562-4542Email:
[email protected]
Website: EmmanuelEpiscopal.com
Intercessions— Pray for those in any need or trouble.
Please pray for those who are ill: Fay
Shelton, Mark and Roman Richard, Virginia
Anderson (Barbara Clapp’s friend), Dene
Castleberry Fay Shelton, Mark and Roman
Richard, Virginia Anderson (Barbara Clapp’s
friend), Dene Castleberry (The Corrells’
friend), Pat Eure (Erna Roger’s
friend),Elizabeth Fisher (Mary Ellen
Edmonds’ friend), Jackson Rue (Ina Gee
Pittman’s friend), Barbara Clapp, Carol
Fitzwater (Carol Hudson’s mother),Gerry
Higgins (Erna Roger’s niece), Luke Throit &
Billy Harris (Joy Cartwright Burton’s friends),
Jenna Johnson (Ashlyn Hudson[‘s
friend),Mark Estienne (Friend of Claire
Richard and Ames Herbert),Diane
Blankenship, Bill Olson, Joan & Billy Raiford
(friends of Diane Tobin), Brian Martin (friend
of David Kahle), Beth Marshall (Lainey
Harding’s daughter), Matt Britton (Robin
Mason’s friend), Mary Kerr (Ben Duffy’s
daughter), Andy Marks (Ruth Petty’s friend),
Steve Ednie (the Urquharts’ friend), Pat
Cargill (Marsha Whitehead’s friend), Winnie
& Ray Smouse (Gina Patrone Hotchkiss’
mother and step-father), Bets Crisp, Ginnie
Donne, Theresa Brewer (Sharon Sheffield’s
mother), Dylan Masoti (John Taranovich’s
grandson), “Butch” & Buck Bradberry(Julee
Herbert’s parents),Elizabeth “Biz” Mason
Young, Shirley East, Albert Herdeg
(Franklin police officer who was injured),
Fontaine Syer (Virginia Donne’s cousin),
Eileen Ross (Laurie Ross’ mother-in-law)
and Joe Brinkley (Virginia Donne’s friend
O Lord, holy Father, giver of health and
salvation: Send your Holy Spirit to bless
and sanctify our beloved; that, as your
holy apostles anointed many that were
sick and healed them, so may those who
in faith we bring to you in prayer be
made whole; through Jesus Christ our
Lord.
Please pray for the safety of those
serving our nation at home and overseas
especially: Marcus Nieves, Kendall Story
and Eric Hyde (Hannah Lupton’s nephews),
Fernando Meza (Erna Roger’s grandson-inlaw), Josh Hankins (Kristin Hudson’s
husband), Jim Matsey (Diane and Eric
Cooke’s brother-in-law) Antonio Lopez,
(Peter and Ann Griffith’s son-in-law injured in
Afghanistan), Kristopher Dendtler (Vi’s
grandson) and Baxter Blevins (Marsha
Whitehead’s nephew.)
Please pray for the repose of the souls of
Gayle Urquhart & Ruth Petty.
Remember thy servants, O Lord,
according to the favor which thou bearest
unto thy people, and grant that,
increasing in knowledge and love of thee,
they may go from strength to strength in
the life of perfect services in thy heavenly
kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord.