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Church Web sites:Episcopal Church U.S.A. Episcopal Relief & Development Help the people of Haiti! Episcopal Diocese of S.W. Virginia Trinity Episcopal Church The Lectionary Page Diocese of Bradford, EnglandOur affiliate:Stuart Hall SchoolOther:Virginia Haiti Collaborative Staunton Music Guild Sarah's Music Studio Bluebird Beginnings PhotographyDomain name:Our domain name emmanuelstaunton.org Got news?Do you have any news items or announcements of interest to our congregation? If so, please contact the church secretary, Lucy Dennison. To submit photos or to ask questions about the Web site, please contact the Webmaster, Andrew Clem (clickable e-mail links). Sunday SchoolSunday School classes this year are being coordinated by Katherine Turner, along with several assistants. For details, see the |
For a list of upcoming special events, see the Calendar page. Parish NewsApril 14, 2013 Work day: Emmanuel members "git 'r done"This year's first work day on Saturday April 13 was blessed with fine weather, encouraging a big turnout of parishioners to take care of various maintenance tasks inside and outside the church building. Weeds were pulled, the columbarium was tidied up, and a new cherry tree was planted in the corner after the stump of the old tree was removed. Periwinkle was planted on the dirt slope on the east side of the church, and retainers were put in to minimize erosion. Finally, broken and unneeded items such as spare slate tile were removed from closets and storage spaces.
Steve Owen, Alexis Wagner, Randy Hamblett, and Rev. Shelby Owen.
Dave Rapp (retired Marine colonel) tells Allan Hadfield, "Dig faster!"
Katherine Turner, Randy Hamblett, and Matthew Poteat. PAX annual soup competitionAfter the 11:00 service on Sunday April 14, Emmanuel's PAX youth group held its annual soup competition in Memorial Hall. Church members voted for their favorite soup among the four entrants. After a tie vote forced a recount by show of hands, this year's PAX Golden Ladle award went to Mary Evans Lott for her delicious Curry Chickpea Cauliflower soup.
Mary Evans Lott accepts the coveted Golden Ladle award from the PAX youth group. Photo courtesy of Amanda Glover. April 7, 2013 Easter Sunday 2013On March 31, Emmanuel Episcopal Church celebrated the first Easter Sunday with our new priest, Rev. Shelby Owen. Spirits were high as the traditional Easter hymns were sung, and the scent of fresh Easter lilies filled the church. The observance of the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ marked the new season of renewal, hope, and redemption.
During the offertory, Emmanuel's choir sang a special rendition of "Easter Anthem," by William Billings.
Rev. Shelby Owen celebrating the Holy Eucharist.
The Easter service concluded with "Welcome Happy Morning," as the choir exited in the procession.
This year's Easter egg hunt for the children was held in the dining room downstairs, because of the cold, wet conditions outside. Bible study groupFor Lent this year, Rev. Shelby Owen led a series of Bible study discussions every Wednesday, focusing on the book of Exodus. Over two dozen parishioners from Emmanuel and Trinity Episcopal Church regularly participated. Interest in further study of the Holy Scriptures was so great that it was decided to continue bible studies on a weekly basis for at least the next five weeks. During the Easter season, Gospel chapters dealing with the Resurrection will be studied.
The Bible study group, led by Rev. Shelby Owen. Prayer listWE PRAY FOR: Beth F. B. Pam L. Mary H. Ed C. Lu S. Herbert W. John J. Caroline K. Alison J. Iva M. Debbie Al Sherri H. Judith H. Jeff W. Kim W. Sgt. Benjamin F. , USMC Ken B. Patty C. Jean H. THOSE IN RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES: Frances M. Elizabeth T. Helen F. Carol G. Mary L. John M. Ruth C. FOR OUR WORLD VISION CHILD Arianna Y. C. F. FOR KENITE,THE WIFE OF OUR HAITI COLLABORATIVE PARTNER, the Rev. Pere W. NOTE: Please help the office by keeping us informed of the status of people you place on the prayer list. Emmanuel "word cloud"
Thanks to Steven Cox for soliciting from parish members words that they thought best described our church congregation, and then compiling all of them into a "word cloud." Click on the image to see a full-size version. If that doesn't work, click here instead |