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The Voice Immanuel Highlands Episcopal Church June 8, 2023 Holy Eucharist Every Sunday: 8:00 a.m. in the Chapel & 10:30 a.m. in the Church The Second Sunday After Pentecost First Reading: Genesis 12:1-9 Psalm 33:1-12 Exultate. justi Second Reading: Romans 4:13-25 Gospel: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Pray for those in need of our prayers for strength, guidance or healing: Leslee Moore, Richard Wack, The Reverend Charles Hay, The Santana Family, Ariel & Noah Bingham, Don & Grace Hobson, Robert Owens, Ezequiel Arredondo, Mary Jeanette, Nancy Kusik, Craig, Michael, Jessica Pautz, Don Fleu, Judy Barnes, Taza Guthrie, Janice Bortree, Ben Ochs, Erin, Aiden & Estella Bickley, Art Kreider, Stephen Linane, Nancy Littleton, Karen Hrabousky, Sam Swan, Kathy Lee, Peter Pollock, Isabelle, James Lafferty Pray for those who have died, and for the comfort of their families. Sacred Reading Of The Scripture (Lectio) To Begin This Sunday In-Person & On Zoom.   During June and July, Fr. David, will lead us in the spiritual exercise known as Lectio Divina also referred to as praying with the scriptures or the sacred reading of the scripture.   Each week we will focus on the Gospel for that week. You can either bring the Sunday bulletin or use your Bible. These sessions will be held on June 11th and 18th and continuing July 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd.   Take Me Out To The Ball Game The Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen IronBirds Come and join Immanuel Highlands Episcopal Church for an evening at the ballpark! The church has a suite at the Frawley Stadium for 20 people on the evening of June 23, 2023. Game time is 6:35. Stay for the fireworks extravaganza after the game! A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the foyer. Lay Eucharistic Minister Training Saturday, June 17, at 11:00 a.m.   Would you enjoy a once a month commitment serving as a worship leader? Have you ever considered serving as a Eucharistic Minister?   Fr. David Andrews will train us in carrying the cross in procession, assisting the clergy with the Eucharist preparation, and as a chalice bearer.   Please contact the parish office to let us know you plan to attend. Parish Directory Updates An updated version of the Parish Directory is being created. The directory is available for updates in the lobby. Please check your listing and make sure we have your most up-to-date information. Changes can be made by legibly printing your information on your listing. Once you have done so, or if your listing is correct as is, please initial and date by your listing. The directory will be available for updating until June 25, 2023. If you are unable to do this in person, please call the Parish Administrator at the church office. New Eucharistic Prayers For The Summer:   Beginning this Sunday (Trinity Sunday) we will begin the use of new Eucharistic prayers. These Eucharistic Prayers were authorized for use at the 1997 General Convention.  For June-July-August we will experience each prayer beginning with Eucharistic Prayer I and will use prayers II and III in July and August.  After Labor Day we want to hear from you as to your thoughts about these new prayers. The hope is that these new prayers will be included moving forward with the familiar Eucharistic Prayers from the Book of Common Prayer.   Juneteenth National Independence Day marks the end of slavery in the U.S. and commemorates African-American freedom. Observed on June 19 it is a federal holiday.  Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America In commemoration of Juneteenth ..... film and discussion   Hosted by the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Commission in the Episcopal Church in Delaware and the Montgomery Anti-Racism Advocacy Group of New Castle Presbytery.   In the spirit of anti-racism, all are encouraged to come and watch the film and engage with your neighbors. When: June 19, 2023 movie begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. Where: First and Central Presbyterian Church, 1101 N. Market Street, Wilmington Why: Learn about the practical effects of racism on our society. Be challenged to action by what you hear. Questions: Email shansondelaware@gmail.com or frted79@gmail.com The Delaware Juneteenth Association (DEJA) DEJA develops and implements strategic prevention programming that addresses the problems facing our communities: alcohol, tobacco, and substance abuse; domestic and gang related violence; teen pregnancy; and low self-esteem by educating our children from pre-school to young adults through workshops and cultural events that provide knowledge and celebrate the African American experience as our heritage relates to all people.   DEJA is offering several events to commemorate Juneteenth in Delaware this year including a flag raising ceremony, gala, festival, and parade. More information   Learn more about some of the Juneteenth 2023 events & parties happening in Newark here. The Latest Issue Of Forward Day By Day Is Available Now On The Church Lobby Tract Rack! The May, June, July 2023 issue of the daily devotional, Forward Day By Day is now available in regular and large print format. Pick up your copy today! Graduation Announcements! If you have graduation announcements that you would like published in the June issues of the voice, please email Jon Barrett at jbarrett@immanuel-highlands.org or contact the parish office. WALK FOR FRIENDSHIP HOUSE Save the Date-- Saturday, June 10, 2023! Immanuel has fielded a team of walkers for the “Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community.” All contributions go directly to support the mission and program of Friendship House, our long-term partner in local outreach. Can you join us? You can be a walker, and raise money from your friends, co-workers, family. If you raise $30, you’ll get a T-shirt!. If you can’t actually come to the Riverfront and walk on June 10, you can virtually walk from wherever you find yourself. You can support a walker. One hundred percent of your contribution goes to Friendship House! There are multiple ways to connect—here’s the link to our Immanuel Highlands team page, where you can join the team or make a donation: http://hcf.convio.net/site/TR/Wilmington/HighmarkWalk?team_id=17146&pg=team&fr_id=4047 Or, talk to Carl Burnam for further information—I can register you, or process your donation. You can also send your check directly to Friendship House—be sure to note “Highmark Walk / Immanuel Highlands” on the memo.  If we’re able to raise at least $2000, we win a matching $1000 contribution from an unnamed donor. Let’s strive to reach that goal! How do we shape parishes of prayer and deep community? Parishes of adoration, awe, and service? Join us for a new online training program making use of the best methods of parish development and applied theology, from within the Episcopal Church’s own spiritual traditions. Shaping the Parish is a two-year program structured to allow participation of both clergy and lay people (teams are encouraged).  • 15 two-hour sessions throughout the year – enough to facilitate real learning, while being sensitive to the Church year and the reality of busy calendars.  • Sessions are designed to maximize learning and to make online interaction as useful and energizing as possible. Learn in small groups with diverse experience. • Program trainers are experienced priests, bishops, and lay leaders who understand spiritual practice and know how to bring theory and theology alive in parish settings. Program begins September 15, 2023. Learn more and register at ShapingtheParish.com Sponsored by the Order of the Ascension and designed by the creator of CDI, and the authors of Fill All Things and A Wonderful and Sacred Mystery. THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES (Week of June 11, 2023 to June 17, 2023) Birthdays Summer Donohue, Matthew English, Laurie Hay, Cathy Callahan, Carol Greer, Ari Deitcher, Juan Carlos Santana, Georgia Donohue, Rex Davis ,Pam Clough-Dudrow Watch the Voice for details of these upcoming events! June 23, 2023 - Blue Rocks game. Tickets will be $15 per person.  July 23, 2023 - Ice Cream Social after the 10:30 a.m. service. August 18, 2023 - Croquet Tournament with light hors d’oeuvres and wine, 6:00-8:00 p.m. September 10. 2023 Bishop Brown's Annual Visitation Immanuel Highlands Episcopal Church 2400 West Seventeenth Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19806 (302).658.7326 https://immanuelhighlands.church https://www.facebook.com/immanuelchurchhighlands   Senior Warden: Bonnie Swan bonnie.swan@verizon.net Junior Warden: Suzanne Moon wardens@immanuel-highlands.org Parish Administrator: Jonathan Barrett (302) 658-7326 jbarrett@immanuel-highlands.org Director of Music: Steven Patchel (302) 658-7326 spatchel@immanuel-highlands.org Sexton: Jim Maloney (302) 658-7326 jmaloney@immanuel-highlands.org From the Editor If you have an item to be included in the Voice, please email it to me, Jon Barrett, by the Tuesday before the Thursday release of the newsletter. If you don't have access to email, please call me or  leave your written request in my mail slot in the mailboxes across from the Parish Administrator's office no later than the Tuesday before the Voice goes out. Thank you! Jon Barrett (jbarrett@immanuel-highlands.org)   Immanuel Highlands Episcopal Church immanuelhighlands.church

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