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Last Sunday After the Epiphany
O God, who before the passion of your only begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings: Exodus 24: 12-18, Psalm 2, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Matthew 17:1-9
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From the Rector
You may notice, as you walk around the sanctuary this week, that there are a couple of changes. These changes happened due to the hard work of, and in consultation with, several parishioners.
You may notice that the Pew torches have been stored away in preparation for Lent, in a new storage rack built by Linden White. This rack will keep the torches given by the Mosers safely and attractively stored when they are not needed. David Parker helped move a pew to the side aisle to help make room for this wonderfully made.
You may also notice that a pew has been moved in the back of the church to make room for a new children's area. This change was made with the approval of the vestry a while back and is meant to provide a space where kids can play and move safely during the service. The toys in the area will be sanitized weekly. Thank you to Heather, Dixon, Ed, and Katy, who helped put this area together.
This Sunday, we will promise, when we baptize and welcome new members to the body of Christ and into our community, that we will support them in their lives in Christ. Nothing we do to build up the body of Christ is done alone; it is all the work of many. And that work is meant not only to bring glory to God, but to support one another as we grow in the full stature of Christ.
To view the rector's message click here
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This Week at Emmanuel
Sunday:
Holy Eucharist Rite I: 8:00 A.M.
Breakfast: 9:00 A.M.
Holy Eucharist Rite II: 10:15 A.M.
Coffee Hour: Following the 10:15 Service
Holy Eucharist Rite II: Noon
Tuesday:
Holy Eucharist Rite II with Healing Prayers: 10:00 A.M.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: 5:00 P.M.
Wednesday
Ash Wednesday Service: 7:00 A.M.
Ash Wednesday Service: 12:00 P.M.
Yarn Guild: 1:00 P.M.
Ash Wednesday Service with Choir: 7:00 P.M.
Thursday
Morning Prayer Rite II: 8:30 A.M. on Facebook
Friday
Thrift Shop: 9:00 A.M to 12:00 P.M.
Bible Study: 9:30 A.M.
Saturday
Thrift Shop: 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
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Shrove Tuesday
Our Pancake Supper for Shrove Tuesday is returning. Join us on Tuesday night, February 17th at 5:00 to share pancakes, fellowship, and fun before we start Lent.
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Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent are approaching quickly. We will have a spoken Ash Wednesday Service at 7 A.M. and Noon, and a service with the choir at 7 P.M.
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Farewell to David Parker
David Parker, our long-time member, acolyte, Eucharistic Minister, and all-around helper, is preparing to move to California. We will say goodbye and pray for him at the 10:15 service on February 22nd, and following the service we will have a special coffee hour to say thank you to him. If you can help bring things for the coffee hour, the link can be found here.
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Baptism
Thea Ann, the daughter of Madeline and Kylie, will be baptized at the 10:15 service next Sunday, February 15th. In addition, we will have a formal welcome for Josephine, daughter of Anna Hagen.
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NEW: Bible Study
Dixon Barthel will lead a new Bible study on Wednesday nights, focusing on reading the text and working through it together. The First Bible Study will be on February 25th at 6:00 P.M. in the parlor. The class will start by covering the Pastoral Epistles, which discuss the early church's efforts to organize itself to serve Christ.
Immediately following the Bible study at 7:00 P.M. will be the Episcopal 101 class on the creeds.
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Lenten Series
This Lent, we will have a series on prayer: "Talking to God: why and how do we pray?" There are two opportunities to join the series, on Sundays when we don't have breakfast at 9:00 A.M., or on Tuesdays at 11 A.M. after the Healing Eucharist.
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Sunday Sessions: March 8th, March 22nd, and March 29th at 9:00 A.M.
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Tuesday Sessions: February 24th, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th at 11:00 A.M.
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Wills and Planned Giving
The Diocese is offering the use of a program to make wills and other related documents. It is super easy to use and free for members of the Diocese. You can find a link here.
You can find other resources around Planned Giving, Wills, and Funeral Planning on the diocesan website here.
From the Diocese, "We are honored to partner with FreeWill in offering this important resource to the communities throughout the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland. We pray that it gives you and your loved ones peace of mind."
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Rector's Contact Information
Father Nathan is in the office Monday-Thursday, from 8:00-4:00. Friday is Father Nathan's Sabbath day, and so if you send an email on Friday, you might need to wait for a response. To contact Father Nathan, please email rector@emmanuelbelair.org. Father Nathan's phone number is 443-752-0573.
If you have a Pastoral Emergency, contact Father Nathan at any time at 443-752-0573.
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Announcements for the "The Trumpet"
If you have announcements you would like to be in the Trumpet, please email Father Nathan at rector@emmanuelbelair.org. Submissions must be received by 8:00 A.M. Wednesday morning to be in Friday's Trumpet.
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