The Church Bell
Vol. 6, No. 8
October 2022
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October 1st Isaiah 117 Faith & Family Event |
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All are invited to a fundraiser concert to benefit the Isaiah 117 House.
The music event will be held on Saturday, October 1st, 5 p.m. in the Downtown Winchester Amphitheater on North College Street.
All proceeds will support the ministry of the Isaiah 117 House that provides temporary housing for distressed children in transitional care.
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October 4th - Blessing of the Animals |
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Weather permitting, St. Agnes' will hold a Day of St. Francis Blessing of the Animals on Tuesday, October 4th, 4:30 p.m. on the church lawn.
*Note the time is changed to 30 minutes later than originally scheduled.*
Linda will lead a short prayer liturgy and will share a St. Francis/St. Anthony pendant for each pet owner.
We ask that all pets be on a leash or in a carrier and be under the safe control of their owners at all times.
As part of the gathering we will encourage donations to Franklin County Animal Harbor.
"Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures."
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Bishop John will visit on October 9th |
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The Right Rev'd John C. Bauerschmidt, 11th Bishop of Tennessee, will make his annual trip to Cowan on Sunday, October 9th.
The Bishop will lead the 11:00 service at St. Agnes', which will include the Rite of Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist.
We will also ask the Bishop to recognize the retirement of our 1993 Processional Banner and afterward to dedicate our new banner.
We will join the bishop for "Fall Favorites" luncheon the parish hall following the service.
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Our church-wide luncheon with Bishop John will follow a "Fall Favorites" theme.
We invite everyone to bring a favorite dish to share and enjoy that reminds you of the season. The parish hall will also be decorated in fall colors to make this a special time together as bishop and congregation.
As of October 1st, the following individuals and families have signed up to bring the following:
Jarod - Chicken casserole and cranberry salad
Kathleen & Alice - Green beans w/ potatoes and vegetables
Linda & Pete - corn casserole
Carla - squash casserole
Tray and Chesley - German potato salad
Christie - White bean chili
Jessica - buffalo chicken dip
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"Top Shelf" Food Drive happening now! |
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Our monthly food drive is off to a strong start.
Using the top shelf of the kitchen closet, our Top Shelf Food Drive is already helping to address worries of financial stress and hunger in our area.
Our goal each month is to bring a selection of non-perishable goods and to quickly distribute them where needed.
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Items you can bring each month to support the Food Drive
- Canned soups (preferably with pull-open tops)
- Boxed soup kits, macaroni & cheese, etc.
- Rice dinners, pasta dinners, meal helpers, etc.
- Canned meats (tuna, chicken, salmon, etc.)
- Instant oatmeal
- Flavor mixes / Kool aid
- Instant pudding and jello mixes
Besides bringing items to the Top Shelf, please let us know of individuals in need and help us get these items to them.
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We would like to mention another helpful event for our neighbors in need:
The Coffee County Fairgrounds in Manchester will host a One Day of Hope event on Saturday, October 1st, from 9 am to 2 p.m.
The event will include groceries, clothing, and medical screenings.
We will be on the lookout for other opportunities such as these in the coming months.
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Important Message from ERD |
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September 29, 2022
Episcopal Relief & Development is in close contact with Episcopal dioceses in the southern United States and Cuba in response to Hurricane Ian, which made landfall in Cuba on Tuesday and in southwest Florida on Wednesday.
In Cuba, the category 3 storm killed two people and knocked out power to the entire country.
“The Episcopal Church in Cuba has mobilized its local disaster committees who are assessing the damage, and potential responses, in their communities,” said Kellie McDaniel, Senior Facilitator, Training & International Development, Episcopal Relief & Development. “We pray for the people of Cuba who are living through several recent disasters.”
Hurricane Ian intensified to a category 4 storm before making landfall again on Wednesday near Port Charlotte, Florida with winds of 150 m.p.h. As of Thursday morning, more than two million people were without power and a storm surge of up to 12 feet caused severe flooding. The storm also caused flooding in the Florida Keys after heavy rain on Tuesday night. It is expected to reach Georgia and South Carolina by Friday.
Dioceses in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina have been preparing this week by checking in with communities in the storm’s path, testing emergency communications systems and coordinating with area agencies.
“Our partners in the southern United States have deep roots in the community and are using their relationships to assess the needs caused by Hurricane Ian,” said Lura Steele, Program Officer, US Disaster Program, Episcopal Relief & Development. “We stand ready to assist in the coming days and weeks.”
Please pray for the people impacted by the storm. Donations to the Hurricane Relief Fund will support Episcopal Relief & Development and its partners as they respond.
Please note that St. Agnes' will send a financial contribution to Episcopal Relief and Development this month on behalf of the congregation. We encourage others to contribute as well. We will also be contact with friends and family in the affected areas to see if other response is needed.
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Updates from our extended family |
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Please note the following updates and concerns from members of our extended church family:
Nancy and Lee Glenn were able to attend church on September 18th for the first time in several weeks! It was a blessing to see them!
Linda Hutton had a medical procedure last week and recovered quickly; however, she asks for our continuing prayers as she undergoes treatment for skin cancer.
Peter Hutton was admitted to St. Thomas West following a scheduled arterial-gram. Shortly thereafter he underwent a triple bypass surgery. Although it was an unplanned series of events, he is grateful that a serious problem was identified and corrected. As of September 30th he is still a patient at St. Thomas, but will hopefully return home early next week. Al of our prayers are greatly appreciated!
Bill Keller was able to attend our Commemoration Service for Queen Elizabeth II on September 14th. He is hoping to feel well enough to attend some other services in the fall season and continue to reconnect with his church family.
Kathy Owens sent word that her family is fine in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Power has been restored in her area, though areas near her home are in a very sad condition at this time.
Steve Pearson attended church on September 25th for the first time in five months! He is feeling a little better each day. Beside attending church he is able to drive short distances again. Every little bit counts!
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Get Ahead on Recent Sermons |
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Take full advantage of our online presence, especially if you are unable to attend services in person.
Here are some of our recent Video Sermons:
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Each and every Sunday we post the day's sermon on our Facebook page and on our YouTube channel. These posts are followed by an e-mail with video links to everyone in the congregation who was unable to attend on that particular day.
You can show your support by liking and commenting whenever you see a video sermon on YouTube and/or on Facebook. The more likes and comments we receive the more our posts will be visible to the general public.
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Upcoming schedule of services |
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October 2 - Holy Eucharist - 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 22
October 4 - Day of St. Francis Blessing of the Animals, 4:30 p.m.
October 9 - Confirmation - Visitation of the Bishop of Tennessee
October 16 - Holy Eucharist - 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 24
October 23 - Morning Prayer - 20th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 25
October 30 - Holy Eucharist - 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 26
November 6 - Morning Prayer - 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 27
November 13 - Holy Eucharist - 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 28
November 20 - Holy Eucharist - Christ the King Sunday, Proper 29
November 20 - Community Thanksgiving Service, Cowan C.P. Church, 5 pm
November 27 - Holy Eucharist - First Sunday of Advent
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The various Cowan Churches will gather for a Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 20th, 5 p.m. at Cowan Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Linda will be the speaker at this service and the host choir will lead in music and song. The service is sponsored by the Cowan Ministerial Association.
We plan to offer an Advent Bible Study at St. Agnes' on Jesus' Parables. We are planning these for Sunday mornings during the 10 o'clock Sunday school hour. These will meet on December 3rd, 10th, and 17th.
St. Agnes' will hold a Christmas Eve Service on Saturday, December 24th, at 4 p.m. We will then hold our Fr. Werlein Memorial Christmas Reception afterward.
The evening service on December 24th will be our principal service. Thus, we will not hold a Sunday service on December 25th.
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St. Agnes' Remembers HRM QEII |
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The church family at St. Agnes' gathered on Wednesday, September 14th, for an evening service to remember HRM Queen Elizabeth II.
Linda led the service following the Burial rite in the Book of Common Prayer as well as a celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
In place of a traditional homily, Jarod read an article by Archbishop Rowan Williams, 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, entitled "Queen Elizabeth, Servant of God".
The link to the full article is here:
The simple and beautiful service was adorned with a memorial table topped with a flower bouquet, a framed photo of Her Majesty, and a commemorative plate from her Coronation.
We had a meaningful time together in worship and in remembrance of the Queen's witness to the faith of the church throughout the world.
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Fall and Early Winter Birthdays |
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October 2 - Gene Wise
October 15 - Linda Hutton
October 25 - Laura Pearson-McDonald
October 30 - LaNea Cheek
November 20 - Christie James Grissett
November 20 - Andrew Williams
November 27 - Sheila Leitzel
December 3 – Kate Summers
December 11 - Wynona Gibson
December 14 - Bobby Gass
December 16 - Jonathan Scott
December 19 - Lee Glenn
December 22 - Bill Keller
December 31 - Frances Weddington
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"Watch over thy children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand, comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and their hearts may thy peace, which passeth understanding abide all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."
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Peter Hutton, Laura Curtis, Shane O'Dear, Cash Bissey, Tim Money, Heather Martin, Mary Jane Arnold, Nancy and Lee Glenn, Joey Sisk, Tom Knowles, Steve and Rose Pearson, Beth Rhoton, Sandi Gibson, Dave Myers, Harold Black Jr., Scott James, Wynona Gibson, Steve and Rose Pearson, Dick and Mary Ann Austin, Marty Judd, Iris Ellidge, Mary McDonald, Roy Tankersley, Royana Stewart, Bill Keller, and Linda Milligan.
We pray continually for Christians around the world in grave danger.
We pray for those witnessing increasing danger and crime in different areas of the world. We pray especially for God's help and wisdom in the worrisome situation in the The Ukraine.
We pray especially for the people of Cuba and for our neighbors in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
We pray for those in our armed services, especially Anthony Russell.
We bless and commemorate Randy Wildes who recently passed into glory.
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"O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers: Mercifully accept our prayer, and grant to your servants the help of your power, that their sicknesses may be turned into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."
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Sunday Service ....................................11:00 a.m.
Sunday School .....................................10:00 a.m.
Location/Address: 105 England Street E., PO Box 356, Cowan, TN 37318
Telephone: (931) 636-6313
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The Rt. Rev'd John C. Bauerschmidt..................Bishop of Tennessee
The Rev'd Dr. Linda Hutton.................................Supply Priest
L. Jarod Pearson.................................................Lay Reader
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