Worship & Learn Throughout the Week SUNDAYS 8:00 a.m. The Holy Eucharist, Rite I 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All 10:30 a.m. The Holy Eucharist, Rite II Last Sunday of the Month is Morning Prayer & Holy Communion

5-7 p.m. Emmanuel Youth Group 6:45 p.m. Compline

Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. Midweek Eucharist 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Supper 6:45 p.m. Midweek Activities for All

Thursdays 10:00 a.m. Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Chapel Eucharist Prayers for Healing, 1st Thursday

SPECIAL OBSERVANCES IN SEPTEMBER Sep. 1 Healing Service Sep. 7 Elie Naud Sep. 8 Soren Kierkegaard Sep. 11 Choral Evensong, 5 p.m. Sep. 14 Holy Cross Day Sep. 15 Cyprian of Carthage Sep. 21 St. Matthew the Apostle Sep. 22 C.S. Lewis Sep. 29 St. Michael & All Angels

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The Parish Staff PARISH CLERGY The Rev. Matthew Rowe, Rector 325.653.2446 x103 (office) 662.466.0709 (mobile) [email protected] (email) The Rev. Christian Rabone, Curate

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The Rev. Bill Wright, Chaplain

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Sunday afternoons were different for me last fall than most years because I made a decision that I no longer care about NFL football. It turned out to be quite pleasant, and I would like to continue not to care. One factor will be a challenge to not caring, and that is the move of the Rams back to Los Angeles.

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They were my team from age 8, when my Dad took me to a

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Cindy Huteson, Administrative Secretary opponent that day was the New Orleans Saints, and the 325.653.2446 x100 (office) Rams won handily. This picture from the first game back in [email protected] Carolyn McKee, Finance Manager 325.653.2446 x110 [email protected] Javier Santos, Sexton 325.653.2446 x106

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Los Angeles a few weeks ago shows just about where Dad and I sat. We were in a perfect spot to

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tunnel. What Chase Monson, Student Ministries Director a thrill it was to see guys like Merlin Olsen, Roman Gabriel, [email protected] 325.653.2446 x102 and Archie Manning so close. The biggest thrill of all, Anne Fish, Grace & Grub Coordinator though, was that day with my Dad, a day that is surely on my 325.656.0559 list of “Top 10 Favorite Days with My Dad.” That is why [email protected]

Gloria Guevara & the Rams have been my favorite team, even through the moves Glorianna Robertson, Nursery Care I have made, even though the Rams went away to St. Louis CHURCH MUSIC STAFF for a time. Now they are back. It’s tough not to care. Perhaps Landon Gilmore, Choirmaster last season’s experiment in not caring will help me to keep it in 325.653.2446 x122 [email protected] perspective, and to remember that the most important activity Jane Hays Smith, Organist of a Sunday takes place in the morning, when we gather to 325.653.2446 x122 worship the Lord together in our lovely Emmanuel. Let’s [email protected] Angela Ochoa, Artist-in-Residence 325.653.2446 x122

pack the place out!

Blessings to All, Matt

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C E L E B R A T I N G G O D ’ S P R E S E N C E A S W E W O RS H I P

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS IN SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY SERVICES IN SEPTEMBER September 4 16 Pentecost 8 & 10:30 a.m.

Jeremiah 18:1-11 Psalm 139 Philemon 1-21 Luke 14:25-33 Not here for high and holy things Take up your cross, the Savior said Nearer, my God, to Thee I have decided to follow Jesus Go forth for God

September 11 17 Pentecost 8 & 10:30 a.m. Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 Psalm 79 I Timothy 2:1-7 Luke 16:1-13 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew My Shepherd will supply my need My song is love unknown O bless the Lord, my soul

September 11 Season of Peace Evensong 5 p.m. Psalm 133 Micah 4:1-5 Colossians 3:12-15 Lord, make us servants of your peace

September 18 18 Pentecost 8 & 10:30 a.m. Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 Hebrews 12:18-29

8 a.m. 9/4

Mary Tinsley John Caldwell

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Don LePak John Caldwell

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Mary Tinsley Don LePak

9/25 Mary Tinsley John Caldwell

Eucharistic Visitors 9/18 John Hemphill @ 8 AM Jess Stanford @ 1030 AM 9/25 Cindy Caldwell @ 1030 AM

Acolytes 10:30 a.m. 9/4 Nicholas Neighbors, Hayden Best, William Best 9/11 Blue McCoy, Lottie McCoy, Alex Rodgers 9/18 Natalie Escobedo, Zach Fernandez, Brody Sohn 9/25 Olivia Rowe, Gracie Wilson, Cale Neighbors, Reese Trulove

Psalm 71:1-6 Luke 13:10-17

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Take my life and let it be God himself is with us Seek ye first, the kingdom of God Holy Father, Great Creator

September 25 19 Pentecost Morning Prayer & Holy Communion 8 & 10:30 a.m. Psalm 91 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Luke 16:19-31 Tell out my soul, the greatness of the Lord Cuando el pobre nada tiene Fairest Lord Jesus Give praise and glory unto God

Ushers 10:30 a.m. 9/4 Hayne Darby, Dustin Lewis 9/11 Conoly Brooks, Chris Birchfield 9/18 John Best, Craig Kinney 9/25 Dusty McCoy, Danny Casillas

Altar Guild 9/4 9/11 9/18 9/25

Team 1 Team 2 Team 3 Team 4

10:30 a.m. 9/4 Lector: Anne Bampton Chalice: Jim Lummus Chase Monson Susan Kinney 9/11 Lector: Karen Best Chalice: Jo Ann Rachele Jess Stanford Nickie Weaver 9/18 Lector: Jacie Cortese Chalice: Heidi Brooks Cindy Caldwell Elizabeth Kitch 9/25 Lector: Mary Darby Chalice: Rebecca Duncan Jim Lummus Ski Lisewsky

Weekday Servers 9/7 9/8

Jess Stanford Elizabeth Kitch

9/14 9/15

William Kitch Bill Carter

9/21 Jo Ann Rachele 9/22 John Caldwell 9/28 Jess Stanford 9/29 Elizabeth Kitch

Evensong September 11th, 5:00 p.m. Readers Heidi Brooks Anita Adkins Acolytes Nicholas Neighbors, Cale Neighbors, William Best, Hayden Best

Usher Joe Duncan

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From the Altar Flower Coordinator

Editorial Note: Thank you Barbara Burney for taking on this ministry. Your touch is golden and the care you have given this ministry is a blessing to us all. Now for a note from Barbara:

I wish to express my appreciation to each of you who have graciously given an offertory of Altar Flowers. The task for which I volunteered for has not been a challenge but a JOY. Your graciousness has, does and will be become a conduit of blessing reaching out to those who not only attend services on Sunday but those who could not attend. The flowers delivered after the services were blessed by the prayers, heard the scripture and the music. Thank you for being a part of this beautiful ministry. Barbara Burney Another Editorial note: You can sign up to sponsor altar flowers through the church website, www.emmanuel-sa.org Click on the Worship button and one of the choices that will come up is Sponsor Altar Flowers

It is in the process of being worshipped that God communicates his presence to us.

-C.S. Lewis

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C e lebr a tin g G od ’s P r e s e nc e As W e S er v e 1st Sunday Loose Offering Each month at Emmanuel, the loose offering on the first Sunday is designated for a charitable purpose beyond our walls. The September recipient of the 1st Sunday Loose Offering will be the U.S. Disaster Relief Fund of Episcopal Relief & Development, in support of efforts to provide flood relief for Louisiana. The “1st Sunday” is to be transferred to the 2nd Sunday this month, since the 1st Sunday is Labor Day weekend, and sometimes folks are out of town on Labor Day Weekend. In anticipation of that possibility, the 1st Sunday Loose Offering for September will be collected on the 2nd Sunday of the month, September 11. The August recipient of the 1st Sunday Loose Offering, which actually was taken up on the 1st Sunday in August, was La Gran Familia which received $307 in support from Emmanuel, thanks to the compassion and generous spirits of those who attended worship on that day.

Grace & Grub A new school year has begun, and so has G&G, and with that we have some Emmanuel Thursdays that will need your assistance as of right now. September 1st, 8th & 29th October 6th & 13th November 3rd & 10th December 1st & 8th The first Tuesday was a success with 86 hungry students in attendance. The word is now out so we will have over 100 next week. We would love your help! Prep—10 AM Serve—12:30 PM Clean—1:30 PM Any or all whenever you can! Anne Fish Grace & Grub Coordinator

Shine A Light On September 10

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Emmanuel School of Fine Arts A New Ministry of Service

During the past year or so, the Vision and Direction Committee, composed of several Vestry members, the immediate past two Senior Wardens, and other members -at-large, has been discussing how to be good stewards of the Kreps Trust for Ministry with Youth. In those discussions, there is agreement that among the recognized charisms of our parish is an appreciation of music and fine arts as means for human expression and for extolling the glory of God, and that music and the arts could play a role in our ministry with youth. With a goal in mind to bring such a ministry to Emmanuel, a contingent made up of Fr. Matt, Landon Gilmore, and Angela Ochoa attended a Yale Institute of Sacred Music conference on “How to Start a Parish-Based Music School” this past spring. You can learn more about the Institute from their website, www.ism.yale.edu, and the parish-based music school initiative by clicking on the Outreach navigation button. The conference attendees reported back to the Vision and Direction Committee, which endorsed a parish-based music school as a means to provide a ministry for youth. When Deacon Christian Rabone arrived to serve as Curate in July, Fr. Matt appointed him, along with Landon and Angela, as a steering committee to guide us toward a startup date, which he expected might not be until the 201718 school year. As it turns out, the pieces are falling into place more quickly, and the Emmanuel School

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of Fine Arts (ESOFA) is taking shape for this school year. Deacon Christian wrote the following summary of how it is happening. “The program is reaching out to teachers who

teach students in their private studios to now teach their students in the Kreps Education Building. The mission of ESOFA is to provide high quality training in the fine arts to students of all ages, regardless of socio-economic status. The benefits of this program for teachers include having a place to teach their students, administrative support for scheduling and tuition, and being associated with Emmanuel, an institution that has the ability, because of the Kreps Trust, to offer sliding scale tuition to students with demonstrable financial need. ESOFA is taking off more quickly than expected because we already have many people interested in our program. In the next month, we should notice many musical sounds coming from the Kreps Education Building on a consistent basis. Some future goals include highlighting ESOFA on the church website, reaching out to the public schools and college about the opportunities and benefits ESOFA offers to students, teachers, and the community, and enlarging the ESOFA steering committee to guide the program.” To those who have responded favorably to this new ministry with offers to help underwrite tuition for those with need, or to donate gently used instruments in good condition for use by students, we say Thank You, and we want you to know that we will be in touch as things progress. If you would like to know more about ESOFA, please contact the Rev. Christian Rabone by telephone at the church number or by email to [email protected].

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C e lebr a tin g G od ’s P r e s e nc e As W e L ea r n Learning Opportunities for Adults Sundays: Adult Forum 9:15 a.m. in Room 126 Adult forum is reading/discussing The Screwtape Letters, by C. S. Lewis. A few books are still available for $800 in the church office, or get your own and join the discussion in Kreps Room 126. Faith Matters 9:30 a.m. in the Library Discussing the intersection of Sunday’s scripture readings with daily life. New Member Class For Adults “This Anglican Life” The next class for those who are new to the Episcopal Church, or for those who have been hanging around for a while and are considering making a commitment to the Christian faith as it is practiced in this part of Christ’s Church, will be held during Christian Education Hour on Sunday mornings, beginning September 18, from 9:30-10:10 in the Hershberger Great Room. If you would like to participate in this series, which will lead to the opportunity to be Confirmed, Received, or to Reaffirm your Baptismal Vows on June 4, 2017, please speak to Fr. Matt, or give him a call at 662.466.0709, or send an email to [email protected]. Weekdays What is the Bible? 6:45 p.m. in the Great Room. Wednesdays in the Word 6:45 p.m. in the Parlor Presently studying Deuteronomy with Fr. Bill. A.M. Thursday Study Group 10 a.m. in the Great Room Presently studying the Letter of James with Fr. Bill. Children’s Sunday School September 11th, 9:30am in the McDaniel Room of the Kreps Education Building, the last room on the left. All children in grades K-5, and their parents, are invited to join Ms. Cindy and Fr. Matt for our 1st day of Sunday School, which will include a special “1st Day of Sunday School” Lesson and a discussion of how the church and families can partner with one another in the faith development of our children. Safeguarding God’s Children Training A required training for anyone who works with children or youth & all vestry members will be offered on Sept. 18th from 1pm to 3pm or on Sept. 24th from 10am to noon. Please call or email Cindy

(653-2446 or [email protected]) to register.

1st Sunday Kids Our friends at Good Shepherd are launching a group for children that will meet on the 1st Sunday of each month. The first gathering will be on September 11, since Labor Day weekend falls on the first September Sunday. The plan is to meet at Good Shepherd at noontime until 1:30 or 2 p.m. Activities connect with the acronym “FIRST.”

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- Food (Lunch)

I - I Chat (talk about your week) R - Read (Scripture & Prayer Book) S - Shape (Age appropriate Activity) T - Take (Service Project) Good Shepherd has invited Emmanuel kids to take part in this fellowship for children, and we hope it will be a good supplement to the Living the Good News Curriculum that we will offer each Sunday from 9:30-10:10, beginning on September 11. Youth Sunday School Christian Education for 6th-12th grade youth resumes on September 11 @9:30. We will meet in the Noelke Room of the Kreps Education Building, the last room on the right, until the Undercroft renovations are complete and we can move back into our space! Our theme for September is Relationships, and we will reflect on how to be faithful in various kinds of relationships as we go through September: 9/11 - FAMILY 9/18 - FRIENDS 9/25 - WHEN FRIENDSHIP TURNS TO LOVE Confirmation Class for Youth Any middle school or high school student who is not yet baptized, or who is baptized, but not yet confirmed in the faith, is invited to enroll in Confirmation Classes, which will begin in September, and meet monthly through the school year. Confirmation Sunday is June 4, 2017. Please contact the church office to express your desire to join this class.

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Great Room

Sign up at http://www.emmanuel-sa.org/digital_faith/ events/3171061

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C e lebr a tin g G od ’s P r e s e nc e As W e L ov e “Pounding” Party God willing, we will commission the Rev. Christian Rabone as Curate of Emmanuel Parish during the 10:30 celebration of the Holy Eucharist on September 18, marking an official start to the ministry he took up among us over the summer. Following the service, there will be a “Pounding” Party in the Great Room, where we will have opportunity to greet Christian, Tiffany, and Olivia, and wish them well as they embark on this new period in their lives, and to bring a “pound” of something to stock the home pantry. A “Pounding” party is an old Southern way of welcoming a new minister to a parish with gifts of groceries, preserves, nonperishable staples, basically “a pound of something” to help the family set up housekeeping. Since Christian will be here on his own this first year, it would be nice if he received a “pound” (or two) of dinner invitations, which would be a great way for him to get acquainted with us. Watch the Sunday bulletin and eMessenger for hints about what Christian might especially appreciate receiving in pound quantities, and make your plans to join in the fellowship by bringing along a “pound” of good wishes for the Rabone family.

Emmanuel ROCKs! Standing for Reaching Out with Compassion and Kindness, this new ministry is all about Pa-

rishioner care in our church community. The purpose of this ministry is to provide soup for those who are homebound, ill, or just going through seasons of life where a little help with meals might be appreciated. By doing so, we hope to let those not able to attend services know that they are loved and appreciated in our wonderful community here at Emmanuel.

We plan on initially meeting once a month to cook up a batch of soup to deliver to those in need of a warm meal. If you are interested in helping, we are in need of cooks to prepare the soup. Our second cooking affair will be September 8th at 3:30pm (or once the Grace & Grub team is finished) in the Emmanuel kitchen. If you are unable to attend our cooking affairs, but would like to be a part of this new ministry we can still use your help! We're also We Love Bingo! September 1st, Vintage will play Bingo; not just any looking for volunteers to deliver the soup once it has been cooked. Since this new program is not curbingo, but bingo for a cause. Can you Guess? rently a line item in our Parish Budget, if you would Of course, our like to make a financial donation in support of it M.C. Friends Bingo you can do so by contributing to Fr. Matt’s discregroup. First card is tionary fund. Please contact Mary Preston Darby, free, each addiCarly Allen, or Rebecca Duncan if you're interested tional card will in helping out. Also, if you know of a parishioner cost $100. In addithat would benefit from this ministry, please fill out tion, card winners one of our ROCK Forms. They can be found in get prizes. both Cindy and Carly’s offices, and also on the Join our Vintage church website. Once you’ve filled out the form group at noon for the Chapel Healing service & Ho- please return it to one of us three. ly Communion, stay for lunch, catered by Carly, For more information, please contact Mary Presand enjoy bingo with your friends for our friends. ton Darby( [email protected] ), Rebecca Duncan ( [email protected] ), or Carly Allen ( [email protected] ).

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C e lebr a tin g G od ’s P r e s e nc e As W e L ov e S e pte m be r An n i v e rs a r i e s Jess & Glenda Stanford John & Karen Best Jack & Mary Dee Price David & Tyndall Light Charles & Barbara Owens

9/05 9/09 9/09 9/13 9/21

S e pte m be r Bi rt h da ys Jack Price Milton Pierce Estelle Eckert Katherine Farris Gerry Lummus Jaron Nevins Hamp Beesley Nichole Birchfield John Hemphill Virginia Noelke Teresa Christensen Tom Porter John Caldwell Cora McGowan Sandy Seifert Betty Jones Barbara Tucker Pat Clare Trace Drake Shelby Rowe Sterling Curry Mike Hagan Parker Book

Prayer Intentions

9/01 9/05 9/07 9/07 9/09 9/09 9/12 9/13 9/13 9/13 9/14 9/16 9/17 9/17 9/21 9/22 9/22 9/24 9/27 9/27 9/29 9/29 9/30

The Faithful Departed 9/1: Jolyn Ferguson Caldwell 9/3: Patricia Robertson, George J. Clarkson, Helon Viola Arnett, William Arnett 9/5: Gayle Hersberger 9/6: Luu Dodd O’Rear 9/7: Dennis McDaniel 9/11: John G. Elliott 9/15: Gertrude R. Batjer 9/18: Margaret Steiner, Robert Jones 9/22: Wyatt Buckman Nesbit 9/23: Ruth Carson Magruder 9/24: Weldon Jones 9/27: John William Doss 9/28: Sarah Otto 9/29: Elmer Middlebrook, Henry Batjer, Jr.

+++Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord+++

The Parish Register Welcome to the Newest Member of Emmanuel, Hayne Darby, received by Letter of Transfer. Congratulations to Olivia Rabone, who was Confirmed at St. Luke’son-the-Lake in Austin on August 28th. A Note From an Anonymous Admirer

Many thanks to Marilyn Golightly for your care and Members of Emmanuel: Ernest Penfield, Bill & Billie compassion for the elderly in need. Your persistence and dedication are amazing and you work wonders. Nell Eastland, Carolyn Sunderman, Betty TempleThank you from all of us for the help you give selfton, Charles Owens, William Best, Vivian James, lessly. Tom Carleton, Sylvia Unger, John Unger, Jack Bleakley, Mary Manitzas, Lillian Flowers, Jan Ulrich, Wayne Ulrich, Gail Camp, Meg Vick, Pat Maier, ST. FRANCIS CORNER M’Lu McDaniel, Dub McDaniel, Dora Hendricks, Healing for Daisy, Sebastian Christine Kitchens, Ervin Silence, Billie Jo & Patrick Jennings. Thanksgiving for the life of Bailey, a feline friend for 19+ Friends & Extended Family: Beth Wehner, Bob Smith, Sherry Cauthorn, Richard Black, the Veltyears mann Family, Jade & Mary, the Mumme Family.

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As the busy summer months come to an end and school gets back into full swing, so does Student Ministry here at Emmanuel. Along with regular Youth activities on Wednesdays and Sundays, there are some new student ministries under way which I will discuss in a little bit. I am happy to say that our youth group is growing and even more active than ever. EYC meets twice a week. On Wednesday from 6:45-7:45 pm, our youth enjoy a fun-filled evening of activities, fellowship, and games with a short, but meaningful lesson at the end. On Sunday mornings at 9:30am we will all meet for Sunday School, where we dive deeper into our lesson from Wednesday evening (Sunday school starts September 11th). Starting this coming Sunday (September 4th) EYC will meet from 5:30 to 7:00, during this time we enjoy a nice dinner sponsored by one of our youth parents or parishioners, fellowship together with different activities and games, and then we end the night on a peaceful note with The Order of Compline. During the school year, EYC tends to stay at Emmanuel, but once a month we try to get out of the normal rhythm of things and go off campus for a fun activity. For the month of September, we have a MOVIE and ICE CREAM night planned. Also starting in the month of September is a new youth fundraiser that will begin September 11th. Our plan is to sell EYC breakfast burritos between the 8 and 10:30 services every other Sunday morning. This is to help us fund our big trips like Mission trips and to

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sponsor youth for church camp. If you would like to help, sponsor, or know a good breakfast burrito recipe, please feel free to contact me. This is going to be a very exciting semester for both our high school youth and our college students. We are in the process of forming a college aged group that will meet for fellowship, activities, study, and service. They will also become young adult mentors for our youth group to provide assistance at youth group meetings, field trips, and other big events. Our mission is to keep our graduated seniors active in their home church while they start a big new chapter of their lives. In the coming weeks there will be more info out on this exciting new ministry. This semester is going to be very fun and exciting for our Student Ministries. As always we appreciate all the love and support you all give us. Our Student Ministries is truly blessed to have such a supportive parish. None of this would be possible without the love you all show. If you are at all interested in what our Student Ministries is up to, please contact me or stop by my office on the 2nd floor of the administration building. I love visitors. Chase Monson Director of Student Ministries Cell: 817-964-1524 office 653-2446 x102 Email: [email protected]

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The Parish Vestry SENIORS

August Vestry Notes

meal ministry for those times in life when having someone bring a meal is an expression of Christian compassion and kindness.

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John Caldwell was appointed as Acting Clerk for August and September, with the planned absence for those two months of the Clerk of the Vestry, JoAnn Rachele. Fr. Matt opened with devotion and prayer, reading from Numbers 11:1-17, telling the Vestry that the story of Moses leading the people of Israel in the wilderness is a good primer in church leadership. The July Minutes were approved. Vestry Minutes may be found on the Lay Leadership page of the church website, www.emmanuel-sa.org, under the About Us navigation button. They are also kept in a notebook in the Administrative Office.

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The July Finance Report, with a motion for approval from the Finance Committee, was approved. Finance reports will also be found on the Lay Leadership Page of the church website, or in a notebook in the Administrative Office.

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Endorsement of the Ordination to the Diaconate of Claire Templin Makins.

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Dn. Christian gave a report on the early development of the Emmanuel School of Fine Arts. Carly Allen gave reports on the development of two new ministries, the “Vintage” senior fellowship, and the “ROCK Group”, Reaching Out With Compassion and Kindness

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Fr. Matt distributed previously distributed materials to Vestry members, which included staff organization chart and staff position descriptions, in case Vestry members encounter any questions or concerns about staff matters in the parish.

Rick Tinsley, Senior Warden Gretchen Noelke, Treasurer Dustin Lewis Eldra Sanford

MIDDLERS Jess Stanford, Jr. Warden JoAnne Rachele, Clerk of the Vestry John Caldwell Judy Lisewsky

JUNIORS Mavis Bell Josh Moore Josh Rodgers Anthony Wilson

Fr. Matt informed the Vestry that Annie Polis is stepping down as Youth Ministry intern, in order to give full attention to her academics at ASU.

Please consult your parish directory to obtain contact information for Vestry Members

Jess Stanford, Jr. Warden, led a discussion of specifications needed in order to send out requests for bids on the planned project to enhance acoustics in the church.

CARING FOR THE HOUSE OF THE LORD

Rick Tinsley, Sr. Warden, spoke about the importance showing unity of support for Vestry decisions.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND

Fr. Matt gave an update on the planned installation of new audio system in the church. A contract with JF&A Associates of San Antonio for weather sealing of limestone exterior walls was tentatively approved, subject to their acceptance of two amendments: extension of warranty on materials from one to five years, and change of venue should any legal dispute arise, from Bexar to Tom Green County. JF&A accepted amendments, so the project is under contract.

Sincere appreciation to those who have responded to the Capital Improvement Fund initiative. To date there have been gifts received of $25,250 and pledges received of an additional $17,000.

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Key HE - The Holy Eucharist Xian Ed. - Sunday School MOE - Men of Emmanuel EYC - Episcopal Youth Community ROCK - Reaching Out in Compassion and Kindness

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Philip Templeton, master of mac & cheese, puts the finishing touches on a batch for summertime Kids Eat Free program. Thanks to Philip and all from EEC who helped Kids Eat Free for 2 solid weeks in July!

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