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Blessings Sunday October 18, 2026

There is a life 

I have yet to see 

And, there is a me

I have yet to be.

We are all living in a world filled with such darkness and sometimes we just can not see the light. But, as true as each day turns into the night. The dark shall fade and the light, shall once again shine bright. 

Have a blessed new day!

A Poem by Athey Thompson

Holy Eucharist Service

celebrated by The Rev. Rob Gieselmann


The Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday October 18



Music by Lisa Pettit

In Church Service


UPCOMING CALENDAR 

Sunday October 25 - Worship Service - The Rev. Nancy Koonce - Deacon

Sunday November 1 - Morning Worship - Mark Howland

Sunday November 8 - Holy Eucharist - The Rev. Rob Gieselmann

Sunday November 15 - Morning Worship - Rebecca

Sunday November 22 TBD

Sunday November 29- Worship Nancy Koonce

SIGN UP GENIUS TRAINING Sunday Oct 25 & November 8


Open Sanctuary every Friday from 12 - 4 pm


 Thrift Shop is OPEN on Saturdays 10-2

If you would like to help, contact Peggy 208-720-7802. 

Bible Study

Every Wednesday 2:00 PM at church. 

All are welcome. 


Parish Life for October is Susie Quinn-Fortner - 970-799-2215

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Unsure of how to sign up to volunteer for Emmanuel?

Does using Signup Genius frustrate you? 

Do you want to learn to use this online site so you can easily volunteer to help with the worship service, volunteer for KCDC (Community Dinners), or help at the Thrift Shop?  

Sandy is going to hold a short training session after worship service. Choose the date that works best for you, or come to both. Bring your laptop and/or phone if you want. 

Session 1 - Sunday Oct. 25 or

Session 2 - Sunday Nov. 8

Forward Day by Day

Sunday October 18

Isaiah 45:3. I will give you the treasures of darkness and riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that it is I, the Lord, the God of Israel, who call you by your name.

Today's verse about treasures of darkness is set within a series of promises from God to the Israelites during their exile in Babylon. It's a dark and painful time, marked by lamentation and suffering. Yet, God assures them that through this experience, they will find secret riches, riches they otherwise never would discover. I believe this promise holds true for us too.

Haven't we all learned, and grown, and gained great blessings through times of great difficulty? I'm reminded of a quote attributed to the famous preacher, Charles Spurgeon: "I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages."

What does it mean to kiss the wave? Spurgeon isn't saying that he wants the wave or that he's glad the wave came crashing over him. But he can be thankful for it all the same because it caused him to cleave to God. And that's the greatest treasure of all.

 The Thrift Shop is OPEN

Every Saturday 10 - 2

VOLUNTEER HERE

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ALTAR SET-UP VOLUNTEERS

Contact Nancy 208-720-4791

or Laurie 714-904-3217

Worship Volunteer 
Schedule

We need you!

Ketchum Community Dinners Curbside (also known as KCDC) has been helping our community with weekly FREE dinners, and is currently seeing over 100 meals being served each Wednesday evening.

With the growing need, the KCDC is looking for more Dessert providers (3 or 4 dozen easy to wrap desserts - don't have to be homemade) as well as volunteers for a once a month Wednesday afternoon/evening commitment.

Interested - call Sandy for more information 208-720-7891 or sign up by clicking the link below.

Thanks!

Sign up for KCDC here

Scam E-mails and Text Messages

Emmanuel Episcopal Church and our clergy and leaders will NEVER ask for gift cards. directory info or money of any sort via text or email. If you receive a message that is suspicious, please contact the church office. Since scammers sometimes get email addresses by hacking into your email account, it is wise to change your password if you suspect someone has access to your account.

Learn more about how to protect yourself at these websites:

Federal Trade Commission: How to Avoid a Scam.

State of Idaho Department of Finance: Identifying Scams.

Better Business Bureau https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker

AARP Hotline - Helpline If You Suspect a Scamm 877-908-3360

Resident Pastor is available.

Would you like pastoral counseling? Do you have a burning theological question? Feel free to contact Rob Gieselmann - Resident Pastoral Presence for Emmanuel.

He is available, confidential and waiting for you to reach out. Contact the office via phone message 208-788-3547 or send an email to office@emmanuelhailey.org - attn: Rob Gieselmann.

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208-788-3547 or send to the office email

Thursdays 10 am - 12 pm. office@emmanuelhailey.org

Please include your name and contact information in case of questions.

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