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132ndAnnualReportofEmmanuelEpiscopalChurch
ReportingtheworkofGodinHailey,Idahoduring2017
SubmittedFeb11,2018
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Seniorwarden’sreportEmmanuel Episcopal Church Annual Report, Feb. 11, 2018. By Janet Houts, Sr. Warden
EmmanuelChurchhadayearofbigchanges.Afteralongandthoroughsearch,wewereblessedtowelcomeMotherLeaColvilltoserveasourPriest-in-Charge.Sheandherfamilyhavesettledintoourcommunity,andinrelationshipwithourchurchfamily,withmuchloveandenthusiasm.Godisverypresentthebuilding,andwithMotherLea'sstrongguidance,Ilookforwardtotheupcomingyearofspiritualandphysicalgrowth.
Thevestryaccomplishmentsfortheyear2017arelistedasfollows:
• WebidalovingfarewelltoourbelovedLoisHeagle,assheenteredthekingdomofHeaven.Herlife-longservicetothischurchandtheHaileycommunitywillalwaysberememberedandcelebrated.
• AlargewelcomecrewmettheColvillfamilyattheirnewrentalhomeforanefficient
andjoyfulunloadingoftheirmovingtruckandtravelingvan. • Weawarded$500collegescholarshipstothreeWoodRiverHighSchoolseniors. • GeegeeLowecameonboardasparishadministrator,andwithheramazingconnections
witheverythingHaileyoffers,hasbeenagreatassettothebusinessofkeepingourchurchingoodworkingorder.
• Meet-the-Priestpartieshavetakenplaceallyearinprivatehomes,andhavebeena
wonderfulwaytohavepersonaltimewithMotherLea. • Wesaidatearfulgood-byetoorganistextraordinaire,JimWatkinson,andourcheerful
greeterandtirelessworker,HermioneWatkinson.Theywillalwaysbemissed!LisaPettitofferedherservicestofulfillourmusicneeds,andissharingherwonderfulskillontheorgan.
• PamelapassedherserviceofcoordinatingWorshipLeadersontoJaneReynolds,who
workstirelesslyorganizingtheservices.ThankyoutoPamelaandJane!
• ServiceswereheldinthePrayerGardenthispastsummerandwereagreatsuccess!Abigthankyoutoallwhohelpedmakethispossible,fromgardencleanuptomovingchairsandtables.Lamarisworkingoncompletingnewandpermanentbenchestobeplacednearthewrought-ironcross.Thiswaspossiblebecauseofthenewportablesoundsystem.
• ServicetimeswerechangedtoaccommodateAdultBibleStudyandSundaySchoolfor
anhourbeforeHolyEucharistandMorningPrayerservices.
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• AstreetdancewasheldinAugust,andwasagreatsuccess!Itwasajoytoexperiencesomanypeopleintheneighborhoodenjoyingthemselvesthroughmusicanddanceinourfrontyard.
• AgratefulthankyougoestoStaceyClarkforcompletingnewsignageforthechurch
yardandPrayerGarden,andtoLamarforrepairingthesouthfence,whichwascomingdownfromheavysnowweight.
• BishopThomandmembersofotherchurchesinourdioceseattendedaspecialservice
welcomingMotherLeaasourPriest-in-Charge.Shewaspresentedwithhernewvestments(madebyPeggyMillerandJanetHouts).
• TheParishLifeCommitteecontinuestoserveindividualsintheparishwithindividual
helptheymightneed,andthewelcominggiftofbreadtovisitorscontinueswithgreatsuccess.
• EmmanuelwashonoredtohostaChristmasconcertby“AFewGoodMen.”Theywere
joinedbytheWRHSchoir“TheB-Tones”foradditionalholidayselections.TheysangtoapackedhouseadtheirjoyfulmusicinspiredahigherChristmasattendance.
• Handicapaccessisstillunderreview,andwearegettingclosertosolvingthis
complicatedproblem.
IthasbeenanincrediblehonortoserveEmmanuelasyourSeniorWardenforthelastthreeyears.Ourloveforeachotheronvestry,andforallthemembersofourchurchcommunity,hasgivenusthestrengthtocontinuetoserveGodinthisremarkableplacewherewecometoworshiptogether.Imustthankeachandeveryoneofyouforyourtirelesswork,relentlessenthusiasm,andcontinuedgivingofyourheartsandhandstoourfaithcommunity.IwillbegladlyjoiningyouinlovingserviceaswewelcomeanotheryearatourbelovedEmmanuelChurch.
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JuniorWardenAnnualReportProjectsin2017:Fence:Thesouthfencetothechurchpropertywasdamagedduetotheheavysnowfalloflastwinter.Thefencepostswerereplacedandcementedintheholes.Thefencerailsthatweredamagedwerereplacedasweretheverticalfencing.Aftertherepairswerecompletethefencewasstained.ExteriorofAnnexbuilding:RepaintedwhereneededFireInspectionofChurch:Thefireinspectorwentthroughtheentirebuilding.Replacedallfireextinguishers,furnaceroomwasreorganizedandallflammablesweretakenoutoftheroombutmadetheirwayback.Replacedfrontchurchexteriorlight.Furnaceswereinspectedandmaintained.Ashelfwasmadeandinstalledundertheinsideofthemainaltar.Oakpiecesofwoodwereattachedtostepsleadinguptothemainaltar.Garden:Thevegetationofthegardenwastrimmedbackbeforewinter.TheFergusonbenchesweredesignedandfabricatedthisyear.ThestonefortheFergusonbencheshasbeenpurchasedandwearenowwaitingonSunValleyrugandTiletocutthestonetosizefortheseatsandbacksofthetwobenches.Onemoresteptothebenchesandthatisengravingthestonebacks.Thebenchesshouldbecompletedthisspring.Signs:ThreebeautifulnewsignswereinstalledbeforeEaster.DeclutteringandDécor:Muchdeclutteringhappenedbeforethestreetdanceaswehadthedumpsteravailable.Handsometables,chairs,artwork,pillowsandamirrorweredonatedbytheReynolds-Eganhousehold.Handicapaccessandhistoricalrestoration:VestrymembersconferredwiththeRev.JohnRunkle,churcharchitectandpriest,andmetwithJayCone,localarchitect.Botharchitectsagreeonasimilarplanforhandicapaccess.JayConeisresearchingbuildingcodestoseeiftheproposedplanisviablegiventhesizeofourlotandtheslopeoftheland.Considerationsofhistoricalrestorationprojectsinourworshipspaceareonholduntilwehavemoreinformationabouttheviabilityofhandicapaccess.Buildingprojectsfor2018:Fireexitsignsneedtobereplacedtomeetfirecode.Plastictubswithlidsforflammablesinthefurnaceroomwillreducethehazard.Wehaveabrokenwindowinthechurchoffice.Awindowgiftedtothethriftshopneedstobeinstalled.Lightsintheofficeneedrepair.Moldinthebathroomnearthekitchenneedstobetestedandmitigated.Hallwaynearthestairsneedspaint.Thelargestmeetingroomneedspaint.Thecityrequiresabackflowvalvewherewaterentersthebuildingbut,otherwise,ourplumbinglooksgood.ThiscompletestheJuniorWarden’sReport.SinceIwillnotbeabletoattendtheannualmeeting,IwouldliketosayIthasbeenanawesomejourneyformehereatEmmanuel.Iamtrulyblessedtohaveallofyouinmylife.IthasbeenaprivilegetoserveontheVestry.Ilovemychurchfamily.LamarWaters
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ANNUALTREASURER’SREPORTFORYEARENDINGDECEMBER31,2017AVAILABLEOPERATINGFUNDSASOF12/31/17 $93,025.76 (1001A+1006Aonbalancesheet)PleasenoteIhaveadjustedthebalancesheettoreflectthattheDiscretionaryBankaccountisnotpartofourassets,thisaccounthasbeenmovedtoaseparateaccount.Debt $0OPERATINGINCOMEFOR2017 $95,851.00OPERTINGEXPENSESFOR2017 $106,041.42WEHADANOPERATINGLOSSOF $10,400.37Wehavereceived26pledges,11increases,and4newpledges.Wehavea$16,130.00increaseinpledgeamountfor2018.Wereceiveda$10,000donationtohavebenchesplacedinthegarden,whichareclosetocompletion.ThedonationandexpensesareunderPrayerGardenonthebalancesheet.TherepairtothefenceontheSouthwastakenfromfundsintheBuildingAccountandalsofromEndowmentDistributions.EndowmentDistributionswerealsousedforourScholarshipFund.Wegaveoutthree$500Scholarships.Unfortunatelytwoofthescholarshipswerenotusedandsowererefunded.2%ofThriftStoreincomewassenttotheERD,intheamountof$472.32.OVERVIEWOF2018BUDGETINCOME $111,200.00EXPENSES $123,275.00OPERATINGLOSS $12,075.00ATTACHEDISACOPYOF2017BUDGET,ACTUALAND2018BUDGET.IhaveletthevestryknowthatthiswillbemylastyearasTreasurer.WearelookingforsomeonetotakeoverthispositionandwouldliketostarttrainingsomeoneasofJune2018.Thebudgetreflectsthisexpenseunderpayroll/bookkeeper.NancyGurney,Treasurer
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Vicar’sReport–MotherLeaColvillWhenIwasgraduatingfromhighschool,IhadavisonthatmyworkwouldbetotellpeopleaboutGod’sloveandtoreducefear.Ifellinlovewiththepotentialofchurches.Churchfeltlikeaplaceofjoyamidalotofchaos.Aplaceofloveamidalotofcruelty.Aplaceofwonderandmystery,whenIlivedinaneighborhoodthatwashometoalotofhardworkingbuthopelesspeople.Inaworldwheremedia,politics,andeveneverydayconversationarestillmarkedbynegativity.ChurchwasaplacewhereIfeltinvitedtothinkaboutwhatreallymatterstoGodandtome.Churchwasaplacewhereeveryonewaswelcome,butnot“anythinggoes.”ChurchwasaplacethatseemedsodifferentfromtheworldIsawduringtheweek,andithelpedmefacesometoughstuffinmylife.MaybeyoualsohaveastoryabouthowchurchbecameameaningfulplaceforyoutoencounterGod.
Ibelievethatchurchcanbeanamazingplace.Lessthanayearago,IfirstcametoEmmanuelbecauseIhadafeelingthatthepeopleImetherebelievedthatchurchcouldbesomethingamazing,too.Thatitwasn’tjustasocialclub,oramuseumdedicatedtoBishopTuttle,oraplacetoengageinalittleancientritual.Achurch,really,wasaplacetomeetGod,aplacetobeacommunityofthefriendsofGod,aplacethatcanchangelives.
OneofthingsthatJesusdidwastotakehisbestfriendsintothemountainswherehecouldbehimself.IntheGospelofMark,hewastransfiguredsothathelookedmorelikethestarofBethlehemthanthebabeofBethlehem.ItwassoamazingthatPeterandJamesandJohnexpectedthatJesuswouldstaytherefor40daysasotherprophetshad.Instead,itwasoverbyafternoon.Hehadworktodo…hisworkwasovercomingdeath.
AcentralmissionoftheministryofJesus,especiallyinthegospelofMark,istofreepeoplefromwhattrapsthem,andtofacedownthepowersofevilheencountersashewalksfromtowntotown,andthentoJerusalemandthecross.That’sheavystuff,butthat’spartoftheworkofthechurch–tobepartofJesus’ministryofhealingandtransformation.Toturndeathupsidedown.Topointoutthatloveisstrongerthanevil.ThatJesushasthepowertobreakthethingsthatpossessus.Tobebrighterthanweoftendare.
Churchcanbeamazing.ChurchcanbeaplacewemeetJesus,whereGodcandriveoutwhatholdsusbackfromfullyexperiencingGod’slove,whereourlivescanbechanged.Illuminated.
I’mhappytoreporttoyou,thatalthoughtimesaretoughforchurches,thingsatEmmanuelareshowinglightandheat.Ourattendanceisup20percentandgivingisup31.5percent.Wehavefournewprograms:theStreetDance,AdultForum,PubTheologyandbasecampfor“AFewGoodMen”singinggroup.Sundayschoolhasresumed.
Vitalityishardtomeasure:Bothourorganistandadministratorquitonmyfirstday.Butwehiredwithoutdrama.Wehadalovelybaptism,andEasterpotluckandtwooutdoorservices.Andmorethanhalfofourmembersattendedahousepartytomeetthepriestandsharetheirdreamsandstories.Newsignsandflowersincreasedourcurbappeal.Curbappealisactuallyevangelical.Thethriftstoreseemstohavefewervacantdays.Thethriftstoreispartofourincomeandoutreachtofragilepeople.PubTheologyaswellasafewnewspaper,magazineandradiointerviewsarebeginningtoremindresidentsofHaileythatEmmanuelisawake.Typically,
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fivetotenpercentofEpiscopaliansengageinadultforumandwehavehadasmanyashalfofourmembersengagedinBiblestudy.Becausewechangedtheservicetimes,wereopenedSundayschoolwithsixnewSundayschoolteachers.Youthrewmeapartyandclothedmeinapplegreenvestments.OurcooperationwithSt.Thomasisincreasingwithmusicalexchangesforchoralevensongandchoir.Wereplacedabrokennativityscenewithakid-friendlyonewithreplaceableparts.TheColvillfamilybuiltavicarage.Mypastoralconversationswithyouaremorefrequentandmoreprofound.Emmanuelisthehappyrecipientofagiftof$25,000fromLightySampson.AndmostimportantlythechurchworshipedeverySundaybecauseofthecreativeleadershipoflayleaders.Churchcanbeamazing.
Servicetimesaretroublingtosomeofyou.Achangeinservicetimeshelpedustoaccomplishthefollowinggoals
• RecruitingofSundaySchoolTeachers(Wehadoneteacherwillingtoteach1SundayamonthwhenIstarted.Eightisideal.)
• AllowedtimeforAdultForumwhichisbothanordinationvowandcontractualobligationforme.
• InvitedchildrentoanentireworshipwhichismorelikelytoleadtoadultChristianityforthem.
• RemovedtheBaptistBellsfromthemiddleofeachsermon.
• DecreasedcompetitionwithSt.Thomas.
• PromotedrestonSabbath–peopletellmebrunchisthereasontheyskipchurch.
Theremaybeotherwaystoaccomplishthesegoals.Theremaybegoalswewishtoabandon.Iwillprovideyouwithashortsurveytogatheryouropinionstoinformmydecisiononservicetimes.Iwouldliketoclearthatchildrenhavebeeninvitedtocompleteservicesbutsomearenotusedtoacompleteserviceandfeelalittleoverwhelmed.Adultattendanceisupbutchildattendanceisdownsowearenotthereyet.WedonotknowGod’sansweryet.ButIbelieveitwillbeamazing.ServicetimeswillbestableuntilMay20,thelastdayofSundayschool.
ManyofyouhaveaskedifourstrongstewardshipdrivewillresultinadditionalSundaysforme.Iamhopingthatwillbetrue,downtheroad.Duringyourthreeyearswithoutapriest,yousavedenoughmoneytosupplementapriest’swageforthreeyears.Youfocusedonthewage.Youdidnotfocusontherelocationcosts,thecostofacellphone,mileagetorequiredevents,continuingeducation,discretionaryaccountorinsuringmorethanonepersonatthelowestinsurancepackageavailableinIdaho.BishopBrianThomallowedustobreakthechurchcanonsandbuyinsuranceonthemarketsothatwecouldcomehere.Eachmemberofmyfamilyhasa$6000deductiblesowearedoingourpart.ThismismatchispartiallybecauseeveryoneimaginedthatsomememberswhodepartedwithFr.ShawnwouldcomebackwhenIarrived.Theydidnotcomeback.Wearewhereweareanditcanstillbeamazing.
Ineedtobeclear:myfamilyisreallyhappyinHailey.Wedonotwanttoleavein2019attheendofourcontract.WewanttostayforeightyearsandthenIwillhavetogetahigherpaying
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jobtopayforFreya’scollege.KevinwantstolivehereforeversoheishopingtheCollegeofSouthernIdahohasprogramsshewants,sohecanvisit.Ourresourcesforhereducationarelimitedbecauseseminaryusedalmostallourresources,butthatisastoryforanothertime.Ineedtotellyouthatthelibraryisagoodmatchforme,andanevangelicalandpastoralgoldminebutIamalertforahigherpayingjobwhereImightbeabletobuyinsurancemorecheaply.ItwillbedifficulttomatchtheflexibilitythelibrarygivesmeforchurchfunctionsbutIamlooking.Mycontract,aswritten,isnotrenewableafterthreeyearssothebudgetfor2018isasleanascanbetostretchthatyour“Wishwehadapriestsavings”asfaraspossibleintothefuture.Heatandwaterforthegroundsarelimitedasiseverythingelse.In2017,Itoldeveryonetotrytokeepcosts“aboutthesameaslastyear.”Weused$25,000insavingsin2017andthatisnotsustainable.Ouronlynewexpensein2018islikelytobebookkeepingservicesasNancywillretireinaboutahalfofyear.Currently,wehavenotidentifiedanyonewhohasbookkeepingskillstodonatetoEmmanuel.
Brothersandsisters,wearenotstagnantandIthinkweareoneofthelittlelightsonamountaintopinIdaho.LikeChrist,wecannotstaysecureinourholyfellowship.Wehaveworktodo.Wemustinviteotherstojoinus.Thestoriesyoutoldmeatthemeetthepriestpartiesareenough.Whenyouansweredthequestion“Emmanuelismychurchbecause…itmeetsmyneedfor….”youtrainedyourselfinevangelism.Weoffersomethingnotmanychurchesinourareado:liturgical,catholicworship,acommunityoffriendlyfolks,achurchwherebaptismalministryisreal–notjusttheministryofthepriest,achurchwithavibrantspirituallifeandhungertolearn.
Peopleneedtoknowwhatyoulikehere.Sowhatdoyoulikebest?Evangelismisaboutmeetingtheneedsofpeoplewehavenotmetyet,nottheneedsoftheinstitution.Iamheretohelp.Ihaveaparttoplaybybeingastrongpreacherandalovingpastorbutinvitingpeople,welcomingthemandconnectingpeopletobothparishionersandministries…that’sonyou.Thisreportisheretohelptheheadsofministriesandmembersconnect.IaskyoutocontinuetostrivewithmetomakeEmmanuelanamazingplace.OnSundaymornings,foradults,forkids,forvisitors,foroursurroundingcommunity.Iaskyoutothinkaboutthethingsyoudooutsideofthisgatheringasholyworktoo.Together,wemakechurchsomethingthatchangeslives.Yourlife,mylife,thelivesofourkids,thelivesofourneighbors,thelivesofthesick…aplacetoletJesusshineintothedarkplacesinheartsandbringslightandheat.Ibelieveyourheartandtheheartsofthepeopleyoumeetarechangedbecausewe’reabletomeetJesusheretogetheronSundays.Ithinkthisbecausechurchcanbeamazing.
Ibelieveinyou.AndIamsoproudofyou,Emmanuel.Iwonder.WheredoyouseeGodinthestoryofEmmanuel?Wheredoyouseeyourselfinourstory?Whatcouldweremoveandstillhaveallthechurchweneed?Whatdoweneedtokeeptobethebestchurchwecanbe?Whatisholdingusback?Theonlyplanweneed,Ithink,isGodspeakingatourcenter—ourlight,ourheatandourhope.Amen.
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Projected 2018 Dates for Mother Lea Colvill Jan 7 Jan 12-14 Clergy Retreat Jan 16 Pub Theology Jan 21 Feb 4 Change … due to annual meeting move Feb 6 No Pub Theology (Library Continuing Education) Feb 11 Annual Meeting Feb 14 Ash Wednesday Feb 18 Vestry Workshop Feb 20 Pub Theology Feb 25 March 6 Pub Theo March 9 Emmanuel Goes to the Movies “Wrinkle in Time” March 11 March 17 Deanery Days March 20 No Pub theology (Spring Break) March 25 Palm Sunday 1st Anniversary at Emmanuel
March 28 Pedi-party March 29 Maundy Thursday March 30 Ecumenical Good Friday March 31 Vigil April 1 Easter April 3 Pub Theo April 16 Last Pub Theology until Fall April 22 Probable blessing of the bicycles Note: CREDO Training April 30-May 8 May 13 May 20 Last Day of Sunday School June 3 June 10 July 15 July 29 Outdoor service Aug 12 Outdoor Service Aug 18 Possible Street Dance or Parish Picnic Sept 9 Possible 1st day of Sunday school
Sept 30 Blessing of the Animals Oct 2 Pub Theo Oct 5-7 Bishop’s clergy retreat?
Oct 10-14 Blessing of the Sheep Oct 14 Beginning of Stewardship
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Oct 16 No Pub Theo (25th Wedding anniversary) Oct 17 Preconvention Meeting Oct 21 Oct 28 Bishop’s visit Nov 1 Bishop Brookhart Retires Nov 4 Pledge Sunday Nov 6 Pub Theo Note: Nov 10-11 Convention Nov 18 Yule Log making Respectfully submitted, The Rev. Lea Colvill
Nov 18 Co-Host Community Thanksgiving with St. Thomas Nov 20 Pub Theo Dec 2 Dec 4 Pub Theo Dec 18 Pub Theo Dec 21 Sing-along Dec 23 Dec 24
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SERVICEHighwaycleanupEmmanuelandSt.ThomasglorifyGodbytacklingthehighwaytwiceeveryyear.Weservethethousandsofpeopleandanimalswhotravel2+milesofHighway75betweenHaileyandKetchum.Emmanuelhasbeeninvolvedfor9or10years.Thetwoparishesrotateorganizationalresponsibility.Emmanuelisin-chargeoftheMayclean-up.In2017,elevenfromEmmanuelparticipatedthisspring;about10fromSt.Thomas.St.ThomasorganizestheOctoberclean-up.In2017,therewereeightvolunteersfromEmmanuelandapproximately15fromSt.Thomas.OurdreamforourministryisthatpeoplecanseethebeautyofcreationandfeelGod’slovewhiledriving.WealsolovetoworktogetherasEpiscopaliansinthisremarkablevalley.ALLarewelcome.PamelaTucker.208-928-7014dickandpamela@cox.net“Great-Hearted”ScholarshipsFiveto15peopleglorifyGodandservethreegreat-heartedstudentsonceayearwitha$500scholarship.Ourdreamforourministryistoenabletwogreat-heartedkids,whomaynotbeacknowledgedforacademicexcellence,toreachtheirpotential.Twoscholarshipswerereturnedin2017becausethestudentsdroppedout.Ifyouwouldliketobeontheselectioncommittee,pleaseletmeknow.MarilynBaybutt208-481-0709mbaybutt@blaineschools.orgThriftStoreTwenty-threethriftstorevolunteers,plus4-6sorters,glorifyGodandserveapproximately80-90peopleweeklyover900hoursayearprovidinggentlyusedclothingandhouseholdgoods.Wealsohaveashortlistofpeoplewhotakegoodoverflowmerchandisetootherthriftshops.Ourdreamisabiggerandmorefunctionalbuildingandagreaterpercentageoftheprofitsusedtobenefitfragilepeople.LindaOlson208-481-0867 http://[email protected]://dickandpamela@cox.netWORSHIPAcolytesSixpeopleglorifyGodandserveapproximately1,560people60timesperyearbyservingatGod’stable.Ourdreamistohavealargerandmoreformalaltarpartyandtoincludenewcomersasoftenaspossible.JaneReynolds208-720-8961gijaneinc@cox.net.AltarGuildSixpeopleglorifyGodandprepareapproximately1,560holymealsperyear.In2018ourdreamistoincorporateafewmorevolunteersinofferinglovingservicetotheLord’stableandtothepeopleofEmmanuel.PamelaTucker208-928-7014dickandpamela@cox.net
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BulletinsOne-threepeopleglorifyGodandserve800peopleannuallybymakingtheworshipeasiertounderstandandbypromotingtheworkofthemembersofEmmanuelEpiscopalChurch.Ourdreamistoreachmorepeopleandtohavebulletinsforeveryservice.ContactaVestryMemberifyouaregoodatproofreading.FlowersandGreens4peopleglorifyGodandserveapproximately250peoplesixtimesayearprovidingfreshflowersandgreensforthealtarandfrontdoorssixSundaysperyear.Currently,ourflowercostsaretwiceasmuchasisdonated.ContactKimGarvinifyouwishtodonatefreshflowers.208-720-7447LayWorshipLeadersSixtoeightpeopleglorifyGodandserve800peopleannually30timesayearbyleadingprayerandusingbothprofessionallypreparedandlocallywrittensermons.TheministryofallthebaptizedisbeingrealizedatEmmanuel.JaneReynolds208-720-8961gijaneinc@cox.net.LectorsEightpeopleglorifyGodandserveapproximately1560peopleannually60timesperyearproclaimthewordofGodwithclearvoices,correctpronunciationandgooddiction.Thankyouallforsharingyourgiftswithus.IfyouwouldliketoreadonSundayMorningorotherservices,pleaseletmeknow. [email protected] MusicOnetofourorganistsglorifyGodandserve1200annuallybypracticing,andinterpretingthehymnsandservicemusic.WelearnedfournewhymnsthisyearandSanctuspartoftheservicemusiccomposedbyRobertPowell.Ourdreamistoaddsoloistsorensemblesattheoffertoryandtosometimesaddothermusicians.OneofGod’sgiftsthisyearisorganist,LisaPettitwhoreplacedretiringorganist,JimWatkinson.AnothergiftistheACapellamensgroup“AFewGoodMen”whoofferedanAdventconcertandChristmasEvemusicatthe9:00pm.Hymnsoftenareasourceofdisputebetweenpriestandpeople.Ithinkwearedoingprettywelltogether.MotherLeaColvill208-727-7492priest@emmanuelhailey.orgFivemusiciansglorifyGodandserve360peopleannuallybypracticingandinterpretinghymnsandservicemusicwithaccordions,guitars,mandolinandkeyboard12timesayear.Thesummeroutdoorservicesareespeciallyjoyful.Thisisadreamcomingtruebutitwouldbericherwithsoloists,ensemblesandmoreinstruments.JanetHouts208-721-8933sandjhouts@cox.net
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Offering SixfaithfulmembersofEmmanuelglorifyGodeverySunday,rainorshine,bycountthemoney.Thankyouallforsharingyourgiftswithus.Wealwaysneedmorecounters,sopleaseletmeknowifyouareavailable.MarilynBaybutt208-481-0709mbaybutt@blaineschools.orgSearchCommitteeNinepeopleglorifiedGodand61peopleandthemembersofthediocesebymeetingdozensoftimesoverthreeyearstopray,listen,askandchooseapriestforEmmanuelEpiscopalChurch.Ourdreamforthisministryistobeinrecessforalongtimeandbeginsavingforthenexttransitiontopreventfuturedeficitspending.ThesearchcommitteegivesthanksfortheHaileyPublicLibraryandPowerhouseBikes,BurgersandBeerwhobalancethebudgetfortheColvillfamilyandmakeMotherLea’scallwithuspossible.ThereisnocurrentchairpersonbutJanetHoutsdidamarvelousjob.VestmentmakersTwoartisansglorifyGodandserved1560people(butespeciallyonehappypriest)bydesigningandassemblinggorgeousvestmentsthatfit,flatterthepriestwhilecomplimentingthishistoricbuildingatremarkablyfrugalprices.OurdreamistocompletethepiecesmissingfromtheredsetthatMotherLeabroughtwithher.JanetHouts208-721-8933sandjhouts@[email protected]
EDUCATIONAdultForumSeptember17wasthefirstadultforumheldbeforethe10:30service.ThefirstsevenweeksfocusedontheparablesandbothMotherLeaand3layleadersgavelessonsandleddiscussions.ThenextserieshasbeenanoverviewofwhatanyonewouldwanttoknowasanEpiscopalianbasedontherecentbook“YourFaith,YourLife”byJenniferGamber.Afterfourteenweeks,fewermembersattendedthelessonsledbylayleaders.Thus,thevestryaskedMotherLeatoamendthelessonsandleadthemonSundayswhensheispreachingandcelebrating.TypicalattendanceatBiblestudyforEpiscopaliansisaboutfivepercent.Ourhighestattendancewasabout50percent.MotherLeaisrequiredtobybothherordinationvowsandhercontractwithustoofferBiblestudybutisopentoconsideringothertimesandlocationsforBiblestudyifdesired.BeaverBurke208-720-2682burkefamily203@cox.netConventionDelegates
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FourpeopleandapriestwithherfamilyglorifyGodbylearningfromthebestteachersintheEpiscopalChurchandcollaboratingwithotherrepresentativesfromotherparishesforthreedaysonceayear.OurdreamisthatwecaneffectivelysharetheexcitingandchallengingexperienceswithourparishessothatmorepeopleunderstandthatitisagoodtimetobeanEpiscopalian.Conventiondelegatesbutbeelectedbutanyonemayattendasaguestwithoutvoiceorvote.
GodlyPlaySundayschoolwasre-establishedSept17,2017whensevenpeopleagreedtoglorifyGodandserve3enrolledstudentsbyteachingSundaySchoolfrompreparedscripts.Fundsweredonatedsothatin2018wecanreplacethestoriesaboutwomenthatbelongedtoFatherShawn.MotherLeahasalsoconstructedafewstoriestoaugmentourcurriculum.SeeMotherLea’sreporttolearnwhytherearemoreteachersbutfewerstudents.BeaverBurke208-720-2682burkefamily203@cox.net
StewardshipCommitteeThreepeopleglorifyGodandserve61peopleeducatingourparishaboutwhatGodisdoingthroughourmembers.Thegoodnewsisthatourgiftspledgesareup31.5%andninehouseholdsincreasedtheirgiving.Thebadnewsisthat3householdsgivethebulkofthebudget.Ourdreamisthateveryhouseholdwillpledgesomething,(attendance,volunteer,prayer,funds)andthatsomepeoplewillbeabletoincreasetheirgiftsby1percent.LindaOlson208-481-0867 http://[email protected]@cox.net.Women’s’BibleStudy1womanserves850womenannually50timesayearonWednesdaysinherhome.HerdreamistohelpyoungwomentogrowinfaithandunderstandingoftheBible.JaneReynolds208-720-8961gijaneinc@cox.net.
EVANGELISMAprès’SkiCompline2peopleglorifyGodandplentyofpeopleataskilodgeonSundayEveningduringskiseasonusingtheNewZealandPrayerbookCompline.Ourdreamisthatwecanmakeacontactthatwillmakethishappen,thatwecangetaguitaristtojoinus.MotherLeaColvill208-727-7492priest@emmauelhailey.orgBreadfornewcomersThreepeopleglorifyGodandserve180peopleannuallybybakingsweetbreads50timesayeartosharewithnewcomers.Theirdreamisthatneedfornewcomer’breadtriplesandtheybegintobuyflourinbulk.Newbakerswelcome.LindaOlson208-481-0867lindayolsn@msn.com
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Follow-upfornewcomersSevenpeopleglorifyGodandserve100peopleannually50timesayearbywritingthankyoucardsandnotessothatnewcomersandwelcomedandlapsedmembersareremindedofGod’slove.GingerHarris208-578-0206glynger@msn.comGardenFivepeopleglorifyGodandservemembers,newcomersandpassers-bybyweedingourgarden14timesayear.Ourdreamistouseourgardenasamemorialgardenandburycremainstheresothatwecanhaveamorebeautifulburialliturgy,protectourmembersfromexcessiveexpenseanddevelopamaintenancebudgetforthegarden.Thisgoaliscomplimentedbythememorialbenchessoontobeinstalled.LamarWaters208-720-3914lamarsv@cox.net.JaneReynolds208-720-8961gijaneinc@cox.net.LibraryMotherLeaColvillworksasachildren’slibrariantobalanceherbudget.Thismeansshereads,doescraftsorteachespreschoolers1,750timesayear.Thisisanencouragementtotheirparentsandcaregivers.ShealsoleadsSTEMclassesforabout200middleschoolstudentsannually.Thelibraryfeedsabout12kidsadayandMotherLeaisoftenthepersonwhodistributesthesnacksfromtheHungerCoalition.TheIdahoLibraryCommissionprovides80picturebooksamonthtoAlturaskindergarteners.MotherLeadistributesthesebooks.Thelibraryprovidesnearperfectofficehoursatnoexpensetothechurch.PubMinistry1personglorifiesGodandservesadozenpeoplebyprovidinganopportunityforBiblestudyinabar1stand3rdTuesdaysduringtheschoolyear.OurdreamisthatpeoplewhomightbeinterestedinGodbutnotinchurchculturewillfindfellowshipandJesusatthePowerhouse.MotherLeaColvill208-727-7492priest@emmauelhailey.orgSignsFivepeopleglorifyGodandserveatleast1560peoplebyimprovingthesignageonandnearourphysicalplant.Ourdreamisthattherewillbeclearandattractivesignstohelpshynewcomersfindparking,restrooms,thenursery,Sundayschoolandfellowshipwithoutourhelp.StaceyClark208-720-6323idclarkfamily@cox.netStreetDanceandPotluckEightypeopleglorifyGodandserve80peopleonceayearonceayearbyeatinganddancingtogether.Ourdreamistomakeourstreetdancetheend-of-summereventthatblessesthewholecommunityanddrawspeopletoourchurch.JaneReynolds208-720-8961gijaneinc@cox.net.Ushers
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EightpeopleglorifyGodandserve1560people(butespeciallynewcomers)60timesayearbymakingsurethatnewcomerscansitinthebackorontheendsofpews,haveahelpertoguidethemthroughtheserviceandfindtheirwaywithanewfriendtothecoffeehour.Itisanimportantjobasushersarethefirstfaceweseeasweenterthechurch.Ourdreamforthisministryisabulletinateveryserviceandtolearnthenameofeachnewcomer.MarilynBaybutt208-481-0709mbaybutt@blaineschools.orgWebpageTwopeopleglorifyGodandservecountlesspeopleupdateourwebpage52timesayear.OurdreamisawebsitemakeoversothatitismorenewcomerfriendlyandreflectsthejoyfulandcreativespiritofEmmanuelEpiscopalChurch.JanetHouts208-721-8933sandjhouts@cox.net
PASTORALCARECoffeeHourTwelvemembers(allexcellentcooks)glorifyGoodbypreparingCoffeeHour60timesayear.Thisishospitalityatitsbest!Thankyouallforsharingyourgiftswithus.Ifyoulikeliketodoacoffeehourpleaseletmeknow.MarilynBaybutt208-481-0709mbaybutt@blaineschools.orgEasterBaptismalPotluckThirtypeopleglorifyGodandserveeachotherbysharinganEasterpotluckonceyear.Ourdreamforthisministryisthatithappensagain.MarilynBaybutt208-481-0709mbaybutt@blaineschools.orgMemorialServicesTenpeopleglorifyGodandserve150peopleannuallybyprovidingalovelyworshipservicesandreceptionsforpeoplewhoselovedoneshavedied.Wehavefuneralsperhapstwiceayear.Ourdreamforourministryisanossuaryorboneboxtosavememberstheexpenseofanurn,anurn-sizedpallandthatmemberswouldkeeptheirfuneralwishesonfileasacomforttothefamily.MotherLeaColvill208-727-7492priest@emmauelhailey.orgMeet-the-PriestPartiesThirty-eightpeopleglorifyGodandserveeachothertimesayearbyattendingameet-the-priestpartyandsharingtheirdreamsforthechurch.Ourdreamsforthisministryarecametrue.Morethanhalfofmembersattended.Thevicarageiscompleteandopenhousehostedabout30people.ThefollowingpartywillbeattheWardhomeandwillbeahouseblessing.In2018,wehopetohavenewcomerpartiesatthevicarage4timesayear.MotherLeaColvill208-727-7492priest@emmauelhailey.org
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Move-in/MoveoutteamSixteenpeopleglorifyGodandserve3ColvillsandacatbyhelpingthemtomoveintoarentalinHailey.Fourpeoplehelpedtocleansowewereabletoreturnalargepercentageoftherentaldeposit.(TheColvillsreturnedtherest.)Ourdreamisthatthemoveinteamwillbeinrecessforalongtime.MotherLeaColvill208-727-7492priest@emmauelhailey.orgPrayerchainSixpeopleglorifyGodandserve24peoplebyprayingforthemwithoutceasing.Ourdreamistohavemorepeoplecommittedtoprayingforeachother.LindaOlson208-481-0867 lindayolsn@msn.comReceptionsSixpeopleglorifyGodandserve200people6timesayearbyprovidinggraciousreceptions.Ourdreamforourministryisdressyall-seasonplatters.LindaOlson208-481-0867 lindayolsn@msn.comVestryEightpeopleglorifyGodandservehowmanypeople1560people14timesayearatmonthlymeetingandanannualretreatandsomealsoattendconvention.Ourdreamistodistributetheworkofthevestrymoreevenlyamongthemembersandtohavesomementoringfrompreviousvestrymembers.MotherLeaColvill208-727-7492priest@emmauelhailey.orgVicaragesigningTwelvepeopleglorifyGodandservetheColvills,acat,thebuilders,andanyfutureownersbywritingversesofscripture(onthewoodinsidethewallsofthenewvicarage).OurdreamforthevicarageisthatitwillbeahappyhomefortheColvillsandaplaceofinformalwelcome.Ifyouwishtohaveyourhomeblessed,butnotwithsharpies,[email protected]
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