Highlights:

Pg 2 -Wardens’ Message Pg 3 -Barn Dance

Pg 4 -Vestry Highlights

-Spring Cleanup

Pg 5 -Calendar

Pg 6 -Server Schedule

Pg 7 -Men’s Breakfast -Adult Forum

-Stations of the Cross

Pg 8 -French Club -DSF Meeting

Pg 9 -DSF Wish List -Good Book Club

-Books for the Soul

Pg 10 -New Seminarian -Notes from Balcony

-Coffee Hour Sched.

Pg 11 -Parish Retreat -Patrons Dinner

Weekly

Sundays:

10am Holy Eucharist

with Choir

10:00 Sunday School

Christian Ed Bldg

(Ages 3-6)

11am Fellowship in the

Parish Hall

Emmanuel

Episcopal

Church The Evangelus

February 2018

Kinship with the Resurrection by Roy Pearson

“It is one of the greatest principles of Christianity,” said Pascal, “that that which happened

in Jesus Christ may happen in the soul of every Christian, and if the Christian faith has

affinities with Calvary today, it also has a kingship with the Resurrection. For through the life

and death and resurrection of his Lord the Christian finds the assurance that man is not

sailing in a rudderless craft, that he is not riding in a driverless car, that the heart of the

universe is sound, and that the future of the universe is safe. He finds the confidence that

although evil often builds mighty bulwarks, God always tears them down. He finds the faith

that although goodness often seems to speak in nothing but the still, small voice which is

neither heard nor heeded, God makes of it at last a trumpet drowning out the roar of the

thunder of wrong. The Christian gospel means that history is in God’s hands. He can be

delayed, but he cannot be defeated, and in his own good time he rolls back the stones from the

doors of the man-made tombs of the world and raises from the dead the saviors of mankind.”

A number of years ago, I become the recipient of a library of books from a longtime friend

and mentor. One of those books, published in 1961, is entitled, “Lenten-Easter Sourcebook”

by Charles L. Wallis. With a broken spine, stained yellow pages, and more notes in the

margins than in the text, it is my go-to book for all things Lent and Easter. Each year the

power and significance of God’s work through the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus comes

to life through its essays, poetry, and commentaries. This year I am struck by the images from

the essay shared above.

Holy Week is the most significant week of the Christian faith. It is a time to remember the

lengths our Savior was willing to go for us. It is a week filled with images of obedience

overcoming selfishness, hope overcoming despair, and love overcoming death. From the

waving of palms to the passion – Holy Week reinforces the undeniable truth that God’s love

always wins. Always.

As Pearson writes, “God is in the business of rolling back stones from the doors of man-made

tombs” – as a community of faith that is the Good News we proclaim this coming month and

every month. So, as we make our way to Calvary and the cross, through palm processions,

agape feasts, the stripping of the altar, and Good Friday services, remember we are already

Easter people with an Easter message. And as you know, it is a message the world so

desperately needs to hear.

I remain faithfully yours,

Amanda+

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February Birthdays

and Anniversaries:

Mar 1 - Sandy Brockel

Mar 3 - Matt Rhodes

Mar 5 - Nancy Scholl

Mar 7 - Sara Jameson

Mar 7 - Willard Scott

Mar 7 - Joy Allison

Mar 8 - Brooke DeBerry

Mar 11 - Jay Steere

Mar 21 - Lisa Myers

Mar 23 - Brooke Owens

Mar 24 - Mimi & Tom

Davenport

Mar 25 - Page McCarty

Mar 30 - Jennifer & Ross

Armstrong

Mar 30 - Jack White

Keep in Touch

Calls, Letters or Visits appreciated:

Betty Herbert

Winchester Hall #331 300 Westminster-

Canterbury Drive Winchester, VA 22603

540-450-0282

Anne & John Finley 300 Westminster-

Canterbury Drive Apt #214

Winchester, VA 22603

Edna Gardner Hidden Springs Senior Living

973 Buck Mountain Rd. Bentonville, VA 22610

O God, who from the family of your servant David raised up Joseph to be the

guardian of your incarnate Son and the spouse of his virgin mother: Give us grace

to imitate his uprightness of life and his obedience to your commands; through

Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,

for ever and ever. Amen

~ Collect Appointed for Use on the Feast Day of St. Joseph, March 19th

To get right to it, there are three points in this Stewardship Message.

First: at its retreat in January, the 2018 Vestry chose three themes as guides for the

work of the Parish, they being: worship, grow, and serve. It is our intent that every

activity in 2018, and beyond, advances one of those themes. To provide two quick

examples, the Delaplane Strawberry Festival supports our ‘serve’ theme, and under

‘grow’, we are planning a capital campaign. (More on that at a later date.)

Anything that does not align with one those themes will not be pursued. The three

themes were chosen to move forward the call adopted in 2016, “A time to build

up!”

Second: in our 2016 Stewardship Campaign, three approaches to service taken from

the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 25 – feeding, clothing, visiting -- were presented to

the congregation. Based on Rob Porter’s message to the congregation on ‘feeding’,

and your responses, for our 2017 Stewardship Campaign, we focused specifically

on serving the northern Fauquier County community through feeding. Thoughts on

how to develop that ministry have matured since then, and we’ve decided to “go

big.” Kathy Baumgartner (who clearly is not writing this message) had the vision of

coordinating with county aid agencies, local churches, and schools to determine

where the need is, how best to address it, then go at it. (Again, more on that later.)

Third: Sunday, March 25th is the beginning of Holy Week, the holiest period of the

Christian calendar. During that week, we take an emotional ride that begins with the

Palm Sunday triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem; continues through His

Maundy Thursday final supper with his disciples, followed immediately by his

betrayal; moves suddenly to his crucifixion on Good Friday; then seems to hover in

a stall for a day on the Saturday that follows. It is a time for reflection, and several

important worship services will take place during the week. (More on those in this

newsletter.)

The above have one common connecting point: for all to succeed, we need your

support and participation. None of the above can thrive simply as a vestry or

committee activity. All are parish activities by their very nature. And, don’t feel as

if you have to wait to be asked to contribute. Amanda+ and Vestry members always

enjoy hearing from volunteers. (The names of the latter are at the back of each

Sunday’s bulletin.)

Lee Johnson Kathy Baumgartner

Senior Warden Junior Warden

Wardens’ Message

BARN DANCING IN DELAPLANE

Emmanuel’s first official Barn Dance was a huge success!! There were about 50 participants of all ages and so much fun was had by all! A big thank you goes out to the

Cabin Raiders Band: Jason Ashby, Rhys Jones, and Kevin Roop; and Delaura Padovan, our caller. We hope to schedule another of these dances in the near future, so

stay tuned—you won’t want to miss out!

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Vestry Highlights - Barbara Tourtelot

SPRING CLEAN UP SATURDAY, MARCH 17TH AT 8AM

Ahhhh . . . Springtime! It is upon us!! And along with it comes the need

to tidy up our surroundings. Please pitch in if you are able on Saturday,

March 17th (rain date will be the 24th). We’ll need rakes, shovels, wheel

barrows, leaf blowers, gloves, and many many hands! In addition to

preparing the grounds for Spring and Summer, we will be cleaning out and

organizing our much neglected shed which holds the Delaplane Strawberry

Festival supplies. Please mark your calendars and plan to come!

The Vestry met on February 19th in the Library of Jameson Hall.

Preliminary Orders of Business: Barbara Tourtelot was elected Vestry Register. Vestry members signed the

Declaration of Promise for service on the Vestry, as required by the Diocese. The annual Parochial Report, as

required by the Diocese, and prepared by Amanda Knouse+ and Helen Christian, was reviewed and approved

unanimously for submission.

Rector’s Report: Presented by Amanda Knouse+. Of special note, “Ashes To Go” was a great success, with

Amanda+ and Justin McIntosh of Leeds Church administering ashes to more than 35 people at the Marshall BP

Station and the Old Salem Café on Ash Wednesday. They are hoping to have more outreach efforts like that in the

future. Amanda+ reported on the Diocese’s suggestion for the use of the Anglican Church in Marshall.

Financial Review: Helen Christian, Parish Treasurer, reviewed the parish financial statements for 2018. As it was

early in the year, no particular trends yet were noted. The Vestry Executive Committee raised the option of

withdrawing a limited amount of funds from the endowment to use on a specific project or program as determined

by the Vestry. This was followed by a discussion of the overall objective for applying the withdrawn funds. A

decision was deferred for at least another month pending additional planning.

Parish Business (General Note): With 2018, all business topics will relate to three themes as guides for the work

of the Vestry, they being: worship, grow, and serve.

Parish Capital Campaign: The early steps for planning were reviewed. Some specifics mentioned: the campaign

committee will pursue a discussion with architects regarding the possible expansion of Jameson Hall and look into

organizations that specialize in grants to old churches.

Diocesan Convention: This year’s convention will be held in Richmond in the November timeframe. Bob Baldini

will accompany Amanda+ as Parish Lay Representative. Lee Johnson will serve as alternate.

Emmanuel’s Food Ministry: A report was made on the effort to reduce hunger in Upper Fauquier County. The

Food Bank in Warrenton and Fauquier FISH (provides a range of services to county residents) are two

organizations that are planning to participate on a hunger symposium in May. The Crooked Run Valley

Association has agreed to hold is semi-annual post-Route 17 cleanup picnic in the Parish Hall (date to be

determined), at which time the plan for the ministry’s program will be briefed. Moving forward, a symposium that

will include local churches, schools, and agencies is being planned for May.

Parish Spring Clean-up: Scheduled for March 17, with a backup date of March 24. Extra volunteers are needed

to clean out the storage shed.

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BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW

MEN’S BREAKFAST

SATURDAY, MARCH 3RD AT 8:00AM

All men are invited for the Brotherhood’s monthly gathering. We have a solid discussion leader and two quality cooks, so it

promises to be an interesting morning. (Aren't they all?)

Please join us; it will be time well spent!

If you have questions, contact Marc Nobile or Lee Johnson.

ADULT FORUM

Sundays in Lent – 11:30am – Community Life Room The forty days of Lent are often viewed as a time set aside to prepare

our hearts and minds for the gift of the resurrection. Lent is a time of

self-examination and confession; a season of pursuing spiritual

disciplines that draw us into the life and death of Christ. As we follow

Christ to the cross this Lenten Season, consider joining us for a new

Adult Forum, entitled “The Characteristics of a Disciple.” Using the

work of Marianne Blickenstaff, we will explore various discipleship

traits including: perseverance; learning and devotion; the faith to take

risks; the ability to work with others; and humility. Each session will

challenge us to ponder the characteristics of those who followed Jesus

and to look for ways to incorporate them into our own faith journeys.

AN INTERGENERATIONAL MINISTRY

STATIONS OF THE CROSS COLORING POSTERS

Who doesn’t love to color? Regardless of age, artistic ability, or

creativity this ministry opportunity is for EVERYONE! As we

prepare our hearts throughout this season of Lent, you are invited to

follow the footsteps of Christ through illustrations created by artist

and pastor Adam Walker Cleavaland.

Eight posters depicting Jesus’ last hours and days are set up in the

community life room with everything you need to help us create

this year’s Stations of the Cross to be used on Good Friday. So,

stick around during coffee hour or swing by the church when you

have a few minutes and discover the power of prayer through

coloring!

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DELAPLANE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

Planning Meeting

Tuesday, March 13th at 6:00pm

The time is drawing near and plans are coming together!

Please make an effort to attend and discuss the progress

of our Silver Anniversary Strawberry Festival!

This month’s DSF Meeting will take place in the

parish library. Dinner and childcare will be provided.

Parlez-vous Français?

Peut-être un peu?

Or, perhaps, you don’t speak a word of French, but would like to learn.

Kathy Baumgartner and Lee Johnson want to start a French Club in Delaplane. For an idea of the skill level required, Kathy was once fairly fluent (about 40 years ago); Lee is a novice. Regardless of your French

abilities, please join us:

Saturday March 3rd at 9:30 am

Emmanuel Delaplane’s Jameson Hall

This is an organizational meeting to determine interest, abilities, preferences, etc.

Please contact kbaum@verizon.net or lee.johnson1973@gmail.com with questions. If you cannot attend this meeting, please let us know of your

interests so we can contact you for future sessions.

February 2018 Page 9

BOOKS FOR THE SOUL

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21ST AT 7PM

Thanks to all who came out last week for the discussion of The

Nightingale. I really loved how our talk turned towards sisterhood and

family relations. This was such a rich book, and after we left the

meeting, I had the sense we had only scratched the surface. What a great

way to spend an evening!

This month we will be reading And the Way Home Gets Longer and

Longer by Fredrik Backman. I have no idea what it's about, but it's by

one of our favorite authors, and many of you will be pleased to know it

is a novella (read: shorter book!).

For more information about our book club, contact Erin McCarty

(egmccarty@gmail.com). Please invite a friend and bring along a snack

or drink to share!

What new habits are you taking on for Lent? It’s not too late to

participate in The Good Book Club! Episcopalians all over the world

will be spending the season of Lent and Easter reading the Gospel of

Luke and Acts of the Apostles. Led by Forward Movement, this church

wide initiative began the Sunday prior to Ash Wednesday (February 11)

and ends on Pentecost (May 20).

How does it work? Forward Movement has created a set of daily

readings to divide Luke and Acts into 50 days each. Each day,

participants will read a few verses of Luke or Acts. Readers of Forward

Day by Day can easily follow along, with Luke and Acts guiding the

reflections during Lent-Easter 2018.

To learn more go to: www.goodbookclub.com

Plastic spoons Napkins Water balloons Bandanas

Hula Hoops Crayons Bubbles!!!

Delaplane Strawberry Festival Wish List

Donations of the following items will help us defer purchasing costs of the DSF. If you would like to contribute, we will gladly

accept delivery in the church office! Thank you!

As I write this, we are rapidly

closing in on the end of Lent. The

choir has worked very hard and

brought us some Mozart and

Salieri (I love the quote they gave

him in the movie “Amadeus”

when he was asked to critique

Mozart’s music—“Too many

notes” was all he could utter.)

Before Lent ends we will also

hear some Pergolesi. These are

big name composers your choir is

singing—arranged for smaller

scale forces. Yet they are working

very diligently to bring you high

quality music to enhance our

worship together. And there is

also the ever-popular response at

the passing of the peace. Every

once in a while my musical

Dennis the Menace side comes

out.

The organ is chomping at the bit

to be turned loose from the

restrained tones of Lent and is

looking forward to sounding forth

a few Alleluias again. Patience,

patience, my friend. You’ll be

able to joyfully sing shortly—and

that’s no April Fool’s Day joke.

And now, I have a special request

for all of you reading this. I enjoy

writing articles for the newsletter

but I would like to write about

topics that you would like to read.

So, can we create a dialogue in

this column instead of just a

monologue? If you have an idea

for a article or even just a question

you would like answered, please

drop me a note at

dorganist@aol.com. I’d be happy

to do my best to answer your

questions and welcome your ideas

for articles.

Darrell Ackmann

Your Music Director and Organist

Notes from the Balcony ~ Darrell Ackmann

Page 10 The Evangelus

It is with great excitement that we announce Donna Hines as our new

seminarian, beginning this fall! Donna is a junior at Virginia Theological

Seminary. She comes to Emmanuel with a background in healthcare

chaplaincy, outreach, and a wide variety of pastoral care experience. Prior to

seminary Donna served five years as a staff chaplain at a vibrant retirement

community in Williamsburg, Virginia. Donna and her husband, Ben, have

three terrific sons, Benjamin, Daniel, and Matthew, and a Frisbee-catching

cattle dog named Luna. Donna enjoys time in nature, especially at the beach

or by a mountain stream. News has it Donna did the “Snoopy happy dance”

when she received the invitation to join the Emmanuel community.

Be on the lookout for more information regarding Donna’s first Sunday at

Emmanuel. If you are interested in serving as a lay committee member please

see Amanda+.

Coffee Hour Schedule

March 2018

Mar 4: Dawn Brown & Jodi Cart

Mar 11: Mary Bryan DeBerry & Mimi Davenport

Mar 18: Nancy Golightly & Jane Grove

Mar 25: Palm Sunday – Vestry

Emmanuel Has a New Seminarian!

February 2018 Page 11

ANNUAL PARISH RETREAT AT SHRINE MONT

April 20-22, 2018

King David, author of many of the Psalms, once began a psalm with the words, “The heavens declare the glory of God.” I’ve often heard of Shrine Mont as being described as “the closest thing to heaven you’ll ever find.” As we continue our celebration of the resurrection, join us for a weekend away in the beauty of holiness at Shrine Mont! Enjoy fellowship with fellow members of Emmanuel and Leeds, feast on friendship and laughter, and enjoy the intentional community that only Shrine Mont can offer. Perhaps we’ll discover some other places and spaces that declare the God’s glory! If you haven’t yet, please sign up in the parish hall! Payments are due by Sunday, April 15th. Scholarships are available—contact the church office.

Save the Date!

DELAPLANE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL PATRONS DINNER

SATURDAY, MAY 19TH at 5:30PM

Join us for a delightful evening of dinner and dancing as we celebrate the 25th year of the

Delaplane Strawberry Festival at the beautiful Buchanan Hall in Upperville.

It’s our Silver Anniversary, and who better than The Silver Tones Jazz Band to get us swinging

into the festival spirit!

May 19th will be a night to remember!

Invitations forthcoming!

Emmanuel Church

PO Box 126

9668 Maidstone Road

Delaplane, VA 20144

Emmanuel Sunday School

for Children Ages 3 to 6

All little “Emmanuelites” are invited to join us for Sunday School!

Class takes place in the christian education wing starting at 10am on

Sundays. Students will be escorted back to the worship service

during the Passing of the Peace.

Please note that the first Sunday of the month is children and youth

Sunday, so all “Emmanuelites” will remain in worship!