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1 November 2018 This stewardship season, Tyler Proctor challenged us to take a bigger picture look at how we use all our gifts and resources to make a difference for Christ in the world. Usually stewardship talks involve people asking for your money and making the case for why they need it, but I'm hoping to take a more holistic view of stewardship. Stewardship is about managing all of our resources well, making good use of what we've been given. Yes, money is a part of that, but we're not really being good stewards if all we're giving is money. As Christians, we are called to manage our whole lives wisely. One of the best ways we can be good stewards of ourselves and our lives is to be involved in the Church, Christ's body on Earth. The Church is, first and foremost, a community, and it requires the participation of all of its members in order to function. Church is not a hobby or a social club, but something essential to our spiritual well being, where we are transformed by receiving the Gospel in word and sacrament, and motivated to transform the wider community we are a part of. Being present in the Church, in a consistent and committed way, is the biggest thing we can do to build God's Kingdom here on Earth. And we must realize that just as you benefit from being a part of the Church, the Church benefits and becomes a better place by having you here! We live in a world of practical concerns, as well as spiritual ones, and part of participating in the Church includes all of us chipping in to make sure the bills are paid and the lights are staying on. But more importantly than that, we need to show up and make sure we're creating a place worth paying the bills for. Before filling out your pledge cards, I'd challenge you all to think and pray on three things: 1. What kind of community do I want Incarnation to be, and what kind of impact do I want it to have on the surrounding community? What kind of church do I want to be a committed The Incarnation Word 1

2 Episcopal Church of the Incarnation Financial Pledge for 2019 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Matthew 6:21 Name(s) Address City/Zip Phone In thanksgiving for all the gifts received from God and in support of God s work carried out by Church of the Incarnation, I/WE PLEDGE (check one): $ Per Week $ Per Month $ Per Quarter $ Per Year Signature(s) and consistent part of? 2. How can I be a good steward of what I have in order to make this beloved community a reality? How can I contribute my time and my presence to the church? How can I contribute to make Incarnation a more beautiful, functional, and welcoming place? Maybe this looks like serving at the altar, or volunteering at Bread From Heaven. Maybe it just looks like showing up more and just being a part of the community, even when you're not signed up to play a certain role. 3. What is my vocation, my passions, the work God has called me to do in the world, and how can I bring this work into the Church to make an impact? After spending time in thought and prayer about the kind of community you want to be a part of and discerning the ways God is calling you to make that beloved community a reality, I think you'll find it a lot easier to fill out your pledge card and see the vision God has for your time, talents, and treasures come to life. In Christ, -Tyler 2 The Incarnation Word

3 Godly Play Sundays at 9:30 Age three through second grade This month the children continue to explore the lives and words of the prophets of the Old Testament. Nov. 11 The Prophet Jeremiah Jeremiah told the people that God promised, A new king will be born - one who will do what is just and right in the land. Nov. 18 The Prophet Ezekiel Ezekiel told the people that God said, I myself will be the shepherd of the people and will bring them into their own land. Nov. 25 The Story of Daniel We met Daniel in Vacation Bible School last summer now hear his whole story. Brick by Brick Sundays at 9:30 Third through sixth grades The tweens, too, will explore the lives and teachings of the Old Testament prophets this month. Be sure to look at their Lego creations each week on the bookcase in the parish hall. Nov. 11 The Valley of Dry Bones I wonder if you have ever felt God breathe on you... Nov. 18 Fire in the Furnace I wonder who the fourth man in the fiery furnace might really have been... Nov. 25 King Darius, Daniel, and the Lions I wonder what Daniel saw in the lions den that night... Savage Mayhem Sundays at 9:30 Seventh through twelfth grades The youth will study the gospel lesson they ll hear in church that day. Nov. 11 Mark 12:38-44 Come create baseball cards for the scribe and the widow. Nov. 18 Mark 13:1-8 Come experience the The Incarnation Word 3

4 destruction of Jerusalem. Nov. 25 John 18:33-37 Come take personal responsibility for making a difference in this world. Adult Education God Has a Dream: A Vision of Hope for our Time Ages We ll finish our discussion of this remarkable book inspired to go do our part in healing this broken world. Nov. 11 Chapter 6, Seeing with the Eyes of the Heart, pp The eyes of the heart are not concerned with appearances but with essences; and as we cultivate these eyes we are able to learn from our suffering and to see the world with more loving, forgiving, humble, generous eyes, p. 72. Nov. 18 Chapter 7, Stillness, pp As we take time to be still and to be in God s presence, the qualities of God are transferred to us, p Nov. 25 Chapter 8, In the Fullness of Time, pp Peace is not a goal to be reached but a way of life to be lived. Violence erupts in moments of hatred and rejection, but peace is created in long years of love and acceptance, p All Saints Sunday Sunday, November 4 8:30 and 10:30 All Saints is the feast at which we remember all those who ve gone before us in the faith, the well-known martyrs as well as the lesserknown people who ve formed our own faith. Join us as we recall the Incarnation Saints whose faith built the church we now enjoy as well as those loved ones who died this past year. We ll also join the ranks of the Incarnation Saints by presenting to God our offerings of time, talent, and treasure to further God s work in this place. Be sure to bring your pledge cards to lay on the altar! Thanksgiving Eve Service Wednesday, November 21 at 6:00pm Before the cooking and football begin and the hordes of relatives fill the home, take some time out with us to thank God for all our many blessings. We ll praise God in song, share an interactive sermon, and receive the greatest gift of all in the Eucharist. Plan to give thanks with us! 4 The Incarnation Word

5 Fall Festival Our first big event with our friends from Buford Street Methodist, Limestone Presbyterian, and St. Paul s Lutheran was a huge success! We had a great turnout from the churches and from the community, and got a chance to meet some wonderful people. Thanks to everyone who came and to those who donated supplies! Upstate Pride Day Saturday, November 3, 12-7 Barnet Park, Spartanburg Incarnation will have a booth at this event to let our LGBTQ friends know that there is a church where they will experience God s love for them just as they are. A life-sized cardboard cutout of Bishop Curry will join us in the booth as we spread his message of the Way of Love. Want to help out? Talk to Niccie about helping fill one of the time slots you ll be glad you did! Operation Christmas Child Boxes Sunday, November 11, 3:30pm Buford Street Methodist Church All ages are invited to join in on this joint project with Buford Street Methodist, Limestone Presbyterian, and St. Paul s Lutheran. We ll fill boxes with small toys and goodies; the boxes will then be distributed to needy children worldwide through Operation Christmas Child. If you d like to donate items to go in the boxes, we need: Small toys like stuffed animals New children s clothing Toothbrushes Brushes and combs Hats / scarves / mittens Crayons or markers Coloring books Play dough Chap stick Band-aids Yo-yos or frisbees Operation Christmas Child asks that we not include Candy; toothpaste; gum; used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; liquids or lotions; or breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans. The Incarnation Word 5

6 Christmas Child Boxes Sunday, November 4 at 5:00 Buford Street UMC Youth in grades 6-12 will put together the boxes that will be filled with goodies for Operation Christmas Child. Plus there ll be games and fun and great new friends to meet! to fill the boxes that will be sent to needy children all over the world. Pizza will be served. Want to bring some items to put into the boxes? Check out the list on page 5 of this newsletter. Youth Cookout Sunday, November 18 at 5:00 Buford Street UMC It s a pre-thanksgiving celebration for the LIFT youth. Come to Buford Street and come hungry for good food, good fun, and good friends. Veterans Day Parade Saturday, November 10 at 9:30am Limestone Presbyterian Youth will serve hot chocolate and pass out information about the youth group to folks gathered for the parade, which passes right by Limestone Presbyterian. Meet at 9:30 to be ready. Operation Christmas Child Sunday, November 11 at 3:30 Buford Street UMC All ages from all four churches will gather 6 No LIFT Youth Group Sunday, November 25 Dickens of a Christmas Tuesday, November 27 Get an early taste of Christmas on this fun road-trip to Spartanburg. Stay tuned for details! The Incarnation Word

7 Bread from Heaven Registration Thursday, Nov. 15 at 8:00 Set-Up Thursday, Nov. 15 at 2:00 Shopping Saturday, Nov.17th, at 8:30 Don t miss out on this opportunity to give thanks to God by serving some of his precious children. As you re filling your shopping cart with delicious food for the holidays, remember those less fortunate. We particularly need: Hot cereals Pasta and sauce Peanut butter Rice or dried beans Canned greens House Cleaning As the holidays approach, and company starts to arrive, we all need a little help keeping our homes sparkling clean. And our friend Marcel is hoping to make some money for the holidays. If you d like to hire his help, give him a call at He ll do a great job, and you ll be helping a student who s far from home. September Totals: Income: $15, Expenses: $17, Year-to-Date Totals through September Income: $126, Expenses: $127, Would you like to begin a habit of gratitude this Thanksgiving month? The Episcopal Church Women have developed a weekly calendar of creative ways to tap into gratitude. Find it at: documents/uto_gratitude_challenge.pdf The Incarnation Word 7

8 This Advent, BE THE LIGHT We ll all be challenged to be the light of Christ that will bring light to a dark world, not just to wait and hope for that light to come. Wednesday Evenings Dec. 5, 12, and 19 Kids Choir Practice 6:00 Supper 6:30 Kid-Friendly Service and Craft Christmas Pageant Practices Sundays at 9:30am The children and youth will tell the Christmas story in their pageant, to be presented on Christmas Eve at 4:oopm. Sunday School time during Advent will be spent learning the songs and practicing the lines for the pageant. Watch the bulletin board in the hallway for the chance to sign up for the part you d like to play. Christmas Caroling and Party Saturday, December 8 at 6:00 pm We re hoping this will be a joint event with our sister churches Christmas Eve Services Pageant and Eucharist, 4:00 pm Candlelight Choral Eucharist, 9:00pm First Reading Psalm Second Reading Gospel Nov. 4 All Saints Sunday Isaiah 25:6-9 Psalm 24 Revelation 21:1-6a John 11:32-44 Nov. 11 Proper 27 1 Kings 17:8-16 Psalm 146 Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44 Nov. 18 Proper 28 Daniel 12:1-13 Psalm 16 Hebrews 10:11-25 Mark 13:1-8 Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Joel 2:21-27 Psalm Timothy 2:1-7 Matthew 6:24-33 Nov. 25 Proper 29 Daniel 7:9-10, Psalm 93 Revelation 1:4b-8 John 18: The Incarnation Word

9 The Sick: Jackie Hoffman The Homebound and those with Long-Term Needs: Jake Blackwell Melissa Bridgwood Renée Carnes Roy Cole Jonah DeLang Isaac Gelok Melissa Gray Hannah Green Kim Guthrie Ginger Horton Wayne Johnson Joan Lyman Louis Miller Vincent Moore Ted Opie Eva Rector Debra Rich Angharad Torres Patterson Gelok Nov. 1 Robin Childers Nov. 2 John Guthrie Nov. 3 Jamie Greene Nov. 5 Kenny Dearing Nov. 8 Julie Taylor Nov. 11 Kim Guthrie Nov. 20 Jonah Nathan Nov. 21 Eddy Bridges Nov. 25 Ed & Jackie Hoffman Nov. 27 Those expecting children: Gary and Faith Pope Kristen Sprinkle Sam Stover & Beth Throop Those who ve died: Jamie Wallace Those whose jobs place them in harm s way: Don Bird Jamie Greene Jacob Zavala Sunday, Sept Sunday, Oct Blessing of the Animals 27 Sunday, Oct Saturday, Oct. 20 Bread from Heaven 61 Sunday, Oct House Blessing 12 Sunday, Oct The Incarnation Word 9

10 Date Nov. 4 All Saints 10:30 Nov. 11 Proper 27 10:30 Nov. 18 Proper 28 10:30 Nov. 22 T giving 6:00 Nov. 25 Proper 29 10:30 Crucifer Niccie D. Tyler P. Peyton H. Tyler P. Angharad T. Lector 1 David T. Ellie B. Tyler P. Tyler P. Ben T. Lector 2 Scott G. Bobbi A. Jon N. Tyler P. Cora T. Intercess. Cynthia G. Hope G. Niccie D. None John G. Euch. Min. Robin C. Tyler P. Pat G. Pat G. Peyton H. Greeters Hoffman Family Altar Guild Jackie H. Carla W. Greene Family Hope G. Marty M. Tyler P. Brad H. Dawn B. Freyah B. Jennie H. Niccie D. Jackie H. Carla W. Pirkey Family Niccie D. Cathy R. Nursery Jennie H. Marty M. Cathy R. None Carla W. Children s Chapel Carla W. Renée M. Sara H. Julie T. Jon N. Jennie H. Godly Play None Marty M. Ann T. Jenn W. Jon N. Brick by Brick Coffee Hour Counters David T. Tyler P. None Ree B. Ree B. Ben T. Ben T. Breakfast Marty M. Dawn B. Jennie H. Ben T. Niccie D. John G. Jon N. None Cathy R. Robin C. None Cynthia G. Carol P. None Ree B. Ben T. None Sudie G. Ginnie K. None Mike J. Tyler P. Pew Racks Owen D. Hope G. Freyah B. None Cora T. Flowers Hugheys Available Available None Hoffmans Lawn Care Renée M. Robin C. Gliddens None Available 10 The Incarnation Word

11 Sunday Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat 28 23rd Pentecost 8:30 Holy Eucharist I 9:30 Christian Education 10:30 Holy Eucharist II 3:30 Youth Group Trip to Corn maze 4 All Saints Sunday 8:30 Holy Eucharist I 9:30 Breakfast 10:30 Holy Eucharist II 11:45 Worship Committee Meeting 5:00 Youth Group 11 25th Pentecost 8:30 Holy Eucharist I 9:30 Christian Education 10:30 Holy Eucharist II 11:45 Vestry Meeting 3:30 Christmas Child Box Packing 18 26th Pentecost 8:30 Holy Eucharist I 9:30 Christian Education 10:30 Holy Eucharist II 5:00 Youth Group Cookout 25 Last Pentecost 8:30 Holy Eucharist I 9:30 Christian Education 10:30 Holy Eucharist II No Youth Group :30 EfM 6 6:30 EfM 13 6:30 EfM Youth to Dickens of a Christmas 6:30 EfM Halloween :00 BfH Sign-Up 6:00 Thanksgiving Eve Service 2:00 BFH Set-Up Thanksgiving Day 2 Rector s Sabbath 9 Rector s Sabbath 16 Rector s Sabbath 23 Rector s Sabbath 30 Rector s Sabbath 3 Upstate Pride Diocesan Convention 10 9:30 Youth Group at Parade 17 10:00 DOK 8:30-12 Bread from Heaven 24 1 The Incarnation Word 11

12 The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation 308 College Drive Gaffney, SC The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation The Rt. Rev. W. Andrew Waldo Bishop of Upper S. C. The Rev. Jenny Gettys Rector The Rev. Pat Gotautas Deacon Mrs. Ann Batchler Parish Sec. / Bookkeeper Mr. Hal Tyson Choir Director and Organist 2018 Vestry Mike Johnson Sr. Warden and Evangelism Niccie Dearing Jr. Warden and Outreach Scott Glidden Hospitality Jennie Hamrick Christian Education Randy Pirkey Buildings and Grounds Tyler Proctor Worship ex officio, David Taylor Treasurer ex officio, Renée McFalls, Vestry Clerk