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Blessings Sunday October 25, 2026

Communion from the Reserved Sacrament.

celebrated by
The Rev. Nancy Koonce - Deacon


The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday October 25



Music by Daniel Armstrong

In Church Service

Note on COMMUNION FROM THE RESERVED SACRAMENT


In the Episcopal Church, only a priest is authorized to consecrate the elements of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Our savior, Jesus Christ. However, in accordance with the Canons of The Episcopal Church, and of the Diocese of Idaho, if the rector or warden has been unable to find a supply priest for Sunday, and if the elements have already been consecrated by a priest at a previous service, then a deacon may distribute the pre-consecrated elements to the congregation. This service is called “Communion From the Reserved Sacrament.”



Our Bishop, Jos Tharakan, has granted Deacon Nancy Koonce the right to exercise this privilege whenever there is a 5th Sunday during this time of transition only. We have this guideline from the Bishop so that our congregation will not confuse the roles of priest and deacon, but continue to see them as two equal, but separate, ordained orders, each exercising two very distinct roles in the Church.

UPCOMING CALENDAR 

Sunday November 1 - Morning Worship - Mark Howland

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

Sunday November 15 - Morning Worship - Rebecca Spadafora

Sunday November 22 TBD

Sunday November 29 - Worship Nancy Koonce

SIGN UP GENIUS TRAINING Sunday 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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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. Bring your laptop and/or phone if you want. 

Sunday Nov. 8

Forward Day by Day


Sunday October 25

The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost

Matthew 22:37-39. "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind." This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

Jesus speaks these words in response to a trick question, quoting Deuteronomy and then following that verse with another one from Leviticus. I love that Jesus quotes scripture in response to someone trying to trip him up. He does the same thing when Satan tempts him in the wilderness.

Quoting scripture is a helpful line of first defense. Nervous about a job interview or a difficult conversation? Try, "God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but a spirit of power" (2 Timothy 1:7). Tempted to badmouth someone? "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds" (Romans 12:2). Scripture brings us added comfort, resolve, and reassurance. So read your Bible... and Forward Day by Day! God's word will be a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path (Psalm 119:105).

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Every Saturday 10 - 2

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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.

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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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