October 2009 Good News
THIS AND THAT
After three years as Choir director, Ken Cunningham will be leaving the position. He does so because of a very full schedule that includes a new job, increasing responsibility with his parents, a business to run and plans to return to school for his master’s degree. He has done a wonderful job with the choir — he has gotten more out of them than they thought they had in themselves. He brought to the choir and the church a lightheartedness and joy in the Lord that was evident in all that he did. We will miss Ken.
We are very fortunate that Rev. Betty Houghton has agreed to come back on an interim basis to pick up where Ken has left off. She did a great job as Music Minister in the past and we are confident that she will bring us “Joyfully Singing” into the holiday season. Betty will begin on October 1st.
At the request of the Board of Deacons, the Program/ Ministry Team will be looking at the job description and requirements of the position and make recommendations to the board on the future of the position. Your ideas and comments are encouraged and welcome.
On a personal note — family obligations have necessitated some changes in my schedule and I will not be in the office on the same schedule as in the past . But you should know that the church phone rolls over” to my cell phone, so you can always get in touch with me. Please do not feel that your issue or question is not important to me. I will take calls whenever it is possible (and AT&T provides a signal) and will return calls when I am out of range or unable to answer. My phone also allows me to check my e-mails on a regular basis so I will always be “in touch” — even when I am not in the office. Thank you for your understanding.
I don’t know what tomorrow holds,
but I know who holds tomorrow.
LET’S CELEBRATE!!!
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
1 Roberta McIntosh
2 Norman Norcross
Christine Nelson
7 Matthew Norcross
8 Karen Steele James & Kelly Frick
10 Samantha Norcross
13 Andrew & Theresa Norcross
16 Wendy Maxwell
18 Dick Wallace
20 Bill & Ruth Marstaller
25 Barbara Reeder
30 Rose Marie Shea
STUFF WE CAN USE
Toilet Tissue
Paper Towels – Rolls
Copy Paper–any quantity, any color
Bleach
Hand Soap
A/C Filters – 24×24 & 20×20
9 oz. Cold Drink Cups
If you can help with any of these items, please bring them to church with you on Sunday morning and place them in the foyer. Any donation, large or small will help the church to stay within the budget. Thanks for all that has been contributed to date.
LUNCH AT THE OAKS
Dot Norton has invited anyone interested in a tour of the Oaks of Clearwater to come and have lunch with her on Wednesday, October 7th. There is no charge, but we will need to know how many from the church will be attending. We’ll meet at the church at 11 a.m. and car-pool to the Oaks. There is a sign-up sheet or simply call the church if you are interested.
PRAYER CHAIN
The following is an updated list of the Prayer
Chain members at this time, with phone numbers:
Robbie McIntosh 734-1237
Vickie Churchill 488-4812
Barb and Bill Reeder 738-0084
Betty Russell 791-3390
Glenna Teets 781-0595
Vicky Cyphers 734-3999
Jean Carrier 736-0491
Irene Norcross 785-4384
Jane Coatney 942-1847
Barbara Powers 736-9484
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
For September
For Coffee Hour:
Donuts; Betty Russell s Birthday; Jim & Robbie’s 50th Anniversary, Reception for Ken
For Greeters:
Don & Jo Ellen Truchan, Bob & Nola Wilson; Jane Coatney & Barb Powers; Betty Russell & Irene Norcross.
For Worship Leader:
John Carter, Sheila Cann-Poling, Mary Smith
For Flowers:
Betty Russell, Vicky Cyphers, Jim & Robbie McIntosh, Gloria Holland.
“POT” & “PIE”
Saturday, October 24th, 6:00 p.m.
Actually, it is a social where we will be asking everyone to prepare a “Crock-Pot” item — soup, appetizer, main dish or dessert. For those who are bakers, we will also be having a pie contest, sort of like the old-time county fair. Bake your favorite pie and a guest judge will be awarding the “blue ribbon” for the best pie.
Sign up at the church or call the office to be included in the fun & fellowship
TRIED AND TRUE RECIPES
Thank you for all the cookbook orders we have received so far. Sales are going very well, but we need your help selling the remaining books. We are finding that they are easy to sell – show them to friends, family, neighbors or co-workers, or just talk about some of the wonderful recipes, and they nearly sell themselves. For only $10, they make a wonderful gift.
Have you ordered books for yourself and loved ones? We don’t want anyone to miss out. If you want to place an order, give your payment to Linda DeMola, Jane Coatney or Mary Smith, or mail it to the church. If you order more than 5 copies, we will insert a page that you can personalize in each one.
If you are ordering more than 4 copies to be sent to one address, please contact Mary or Linda for shipping costs.
RCS WISH LISTS
Each month we will publish a current Wish List for the RCS Programs. Please bring items as you obtain them and place them in the blue bucket in the church foyer or the shopping basket in the Ministries building on any Sunday. On the fourth Sunday of each month, the RCS Box will be out after church to receive donations that go direct to RCS in addition to the $100 per month pledge the church pays. Change collected from the baby food jars goes directly to the Food Bank for baby food purchases.
October Wish List:
The Haven: Shampoo/conditioner, Hair brushes/combs, hair care products.
Food Bank: Rice & Beans, Canned Meat (Tuna, Chicken, Ham, etc.)- standard size.
GOT AD
The McIntoshes will have a large, beige, 4 drawer, legal filing cabinet available in September for anyone interested in having it & moving it.
FL COALITION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING / Tampa Bay
A request has come for all old cell phones. These will be sent to the phone company for refurbishing. FCAHT will be given funds in return for their programs. Other non-profit organizations also utilize cell phone for safety of their clients, so please bring u s any old cell phones you have. Thank you. (Place in the blue basket or shopping cart.) FCAHT also needs baby clothes, furniture, etc. for one of their clients who is due this month and has nothing.
NEWS & NOTES
“THANK YOU” — to all who attended our 50th Wedding Anniversary reception on Sunday, September 20th. We had about 50 people attend! Thanks also for the many beautiful cards and personal comments we received. We were thrilled to wrap-up our “3 months” of celebrations and travels in this way. Robbie and Jim McIntosh
To the members and snow birds of Emmanuel Church, a great big thanks for all the cards and a bigger thanks for the prayers.
I will not be coming to Florida any more, but my prayers will be with you. Keep up the good work. Ray W. Porter, 150 Old Liverpool Rd. Apt. 124
Liverpool, NY 13088-6358
BOOK CLUB SCHEDULE
The book Club will be resuming in October and we hope see you there for one or all discussions.
We meet at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays.
October 7th –“ Water for Elephants” by Sara Gruen meeting at Jane
Coatney’s
November 11th – “Knit Too”, by Kate Jacobs at Irene Norcross’s
December 2nd –“ Finding Noel” by Richard Paul Evans. TBS
January 13th- “Here If You Need Me” by Kate Braestrup. TBS
February 10th – “Still A lice” by Lisa Genova. TBS
(If you would like to host the Book Club please let Linda DeMola know.)