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The Church Bell
Vol. I, no. 2
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Bishop John Bauerschmidt will visit St. Agnes' on Sunday, October 29th.
Bishop John will lead our 11:00 service and then join us for lunch in the parish hall.
Let's fill the house! See you Sunday!
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The Parish Hall Phase 3 is moving along!
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Our long-term project to improve the parish hall is moving forward!
Phase 3 is focused on better access, improved space utilization, and a re-extended lifespan for the facility.
As of today, here's what we have accomplished in Phase 3:
- A new front door that swings outward - better access and less space intrusion;
- Modified handrails - for a less cumbersome access;
- Seven more window replacements - no more rotted windows in the entire building!
- New door in the Sunday school room - frees up additional floor space;
- New primer and caulk on the outside of the building - to guard against moisture;
In the coming weeks, we will make further improvements:
- Functional and lighting improvements in the kitchen
We will keep you posted, and you will be able to see the progress as we go!
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Oct. 29th - 70th Anniversary!
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While Bishop Bauerschmidt is here on October 29th, we will celebrate Gene and Kathleen's 70th Wedding Anniversary! We will enjoy a special cake for that mentions their love of fishing, which they have enjoyed together their entire married life!
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Oct 29th - 5th Sunday Gospel Sing
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The various Cowan churches will hold a 5th Sunday Gospel Sing on Sunday evening, October 29th, 6:00 p.m. at the Abundant Life Assembly of God. Join in the joyful sound!
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Nov. 19th - Thanksgiving Service
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"Come Ye Thankful People Come" to the Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday evening, 6:00 p.m., November 19th, at Cowan First Church of the Nazarene. Our speaker will be Rev. John Daniels from Fellowship Church.
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Nov. 25th - Tree Lighting
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The town of Cowan will hold a Christmas lighting ceremony on Saturday November 25th in the railroad park at 5:00 p.m. This will be a time of prayer and song to coincide with Small Business Saturday and the shopping season.
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November 26th - Pearson's Baptism
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Pearson Neil Garner is ready to take the next step in his journey of faith and his growth as a Christian man. He will be baptized into the household of God and in the presence of this church family on Sunday, November 26th, during the 11:00 service. We will see you then!
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December 1 & 2 - Parade and Marketplace
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St. Agnes' will, once again, staff the coloring booth at the Cowan Christmas Market on Friday evening, December 1. We will need some workers to help make this a success! We use this event as an opportunity to share the one true Joy of the Season!
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November 7 Katrina O'Brien
November 20 - Christie James Grissett
November 20 - Betty Haney
November 20 - George Wilkinson
November 27 - Shelia Robertson Leitzel
"O God, out times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on thy servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."
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Joe Ed Williams, Brian Masters, The Mantone Family, Ian Creecy, Fr. Stephen, Gay and Rick Hayslett, Lamar Davis, Kirkland Leonard, Jimmy Moss, Bill Keller, Howard Gene Eslick, Karen Piper, Jenny Ledbetter, Benny and Betty Haney, Linda Milligan, Karen McCallie, and Subamma (our sponsored child).
We pray continually for Christians around the world in grave danger and for those in our armed services.
We pray continually for the recent victims of hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and wildfires.
We bless and commemorate Richard Lowndes who recently passed away.
"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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Giving Thanks
The Rt. Rev. Paul E. Lambert
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Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods.” (Ps. 95:2-3)
I heard a story about a grandmother talking to a grandson about going to church. She hadn’t seen the young man in some time so she asked him what church he and his family attended. The young man responded, “Oh, we don’t go to church.” To which the grandmother, a true Southern lady to be sure, responded, “Then when you die who will bring the casseroles?” Of course there are more serious reasons to attend church than having a potluck after your funeral.
Our quote from Psalm 95 suggests that we should gather together to “extol him” in music and song. In other words we should be in church to give thanks to God as individuals and as a community. Church is the one place where we continually give thanks in music and song. We participate in that dynamic celebration of God’s mercy and compassion extended to us in and through his son Jesus Christ.
Does this mean that if I am not in church I am not a thankful person? I can’t answer that for individuals but I do know that when we are gathered together we are thanking God for his many, many blessings. It is here where we cultivate gratitude, forgiveness, and other virtues. Through Word and Sacrament we are nurtured in the things of God. We are informed by his will and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Finally, be being in Church, active in a community of faith, we protect ourselves from loneliness and isolation. I can’t tell you how many times over the course of my ministry that I have encountered individuals overcome by melancholia, loneliness, and ultimately despair. Being in community gives us hope, gives us something to look forward to. When we intentionally gather with others to give thanks we are uplifted and encouraged.
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving celebration let us also prepare our hearts and souls to give thanks to God and “come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.”
God bless and keep you.
Bp. Paul
The Rt. Rev'd Paul Lambert
Bishop Suffragan (Resigned), Diocese of Dallas
Pastor and Celebrant, St. Agnes' Church, Cowan, Tennessee
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Holy Eucharist ~ 11:00 a.m. ~ Bishop Bauerschmidt ~
Visitation of the Bishop of Tennessee
Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
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Holy Eucharist ~ 11:00 a.m. ~
22nd Sunday after Pentecost
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Holy Eucharist ~ 11:00 a.m. ~
23rd Sunday after Pentecost
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Morning Prayer ~ 11:00 a.m.~
24th Sunday after Pentecost
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Sunday, November 19 (eve)
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Community Thanksgiving Service ~ 6:00 p.m.
First Church of the Nazarene
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Holy Eucharist ~ 11:00 a.m.~ Bishop Lambert & Fr. Wise
Holy Baptism - Pearson Garner
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Holy Eucharist ~ 11:00 a.m. ~ Bishop Lambert
First Sunday in Advent
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Holy Eucharist ~ 11:00 a.m.~ Bishop Lambert
Second Sunday in Advent
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Holy Eucharist ~ 11:00 a.m. ~ Bishop Lambert ~
Third Sunday in Advent - "Stir-Up Sunday"
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No 11:00 service on the 24th
We will gather at 4pm for Christmas Eve mass.
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Sunday, December 24 (eve)
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Holy Eucharist ~ 4:00 p.m. ~ Bishop Lambert ~
Christmas Eve: "The Nativity of Our Lord"
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Morning Prayer ~ 11:00 a.m. ~
L. Jarod Pearson
First Sunday of Christmastide
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Sunday Service
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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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