BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS! September 12th is our official "Welcome Back" Sunday. Don't forget your backpack!  During church there will be a special "blessing of the backpacks" for all the youth of the parish. Britta Bimbi

GREETINGS FROM GEORGE BAYLEY: I am delighted to begin our work together. Immanuel Church, Highlands is well known for its commitment to music and liturgy executed with the utmost reverence and care. As your Interim Organist and Choir Director, I feel honored to have a part in continuing this tradition. The rector and staff have had nothing but wonderful things to say about your diligence, commitment, and cooperative spirit. I believe we are going to have a great time together.

Sunday, September 12, will be the first Sunday of the adult Mixed Choir’s new season. To prepare for that occasion, we will meet the first time for rehearsal in the choir room on Thursday, September 9 at 7:30 pm.

Sunday, September 19, will be the first Sunday of the Choristers’ new season. The choristers’ first rehearsal will be in the church on Tuesday, September 14 at 6:30 pm.

Becoming familiar with the ways of Immanuel, Highlands will be an ongoing process, and I will appreciate your advice and assistance in that effort. I believe our first task is to get to know one another, and begin to establish a shared understanding that will make our rehearsing, singing and leadership of Immanuel, Highlands’ worship as productive and rewarding as possible. George Bayley

SEPTEMBER FOOD BANK BACKPACK DRIVE: During September we are collecting cheese crackers and 100% juice boxes for The Food Bank which collects items for children at-risk for hunger. The collected items are distributed to the child's school or daycare center and are discreetly put into their backpacks before they leave for home that day. Many of them will only have crackers for their meals in the evening. Last year Immanuel donated 100 pounds of food and drink: 193 Juice Boxes and 176 packets of cheese crackers! Help us fill this need for at-risk children in our community. Leave your donations under the foyer table in or around the big red plastic tub. Thank you! Outreach Ministry

BISHOP’S BASH: The Bishop's Bash is a newer tradition in the Diocese of Delaware. It's a kickoff for the school year. It's an opportunity for middle and high school youth to meet other Episcopal youth from our Diocese, eat good food, ask the Bishop anything you want to know about him, dance like no one's watching, and generally have a good time. It is scheduled for 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. on September 11th at St. Anne's in Middletown. If you are interested let Britta Bimbi know!

MID-WEEK HOLY EUCHARIST: Beginning September 7^th, The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at Immanuel, Highlands, at 12:15 p.m. each Tuesday.  This simple, 30 minute liturgy is specifically designed for those who would like to celebrate the sacrament during their lunch hours.  All are welcome.

SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE:

Beginning on September 12^th, our Sunday morning schedule will be as follows:

 8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite II

 9:00 a.m. - Christian Education Hour: This time will be an opportunity for everyone, adults and youth, to be present for this most important of Christian obligations. We will not schedule any other church activities during this time. We will formally end at exactly 9:55 a.m. to allow the Adult Choir and Choristers time to head upstairs.

10:00 a.m. - Adult Choir and Chorister Rehearsal

10:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite II: We will return to the practice of offering a Communion station in the Chapel.  As has been our custom, Healing will be offered every first Sunday of the month.

I would like others in the congregation to partner with me in our adult Christian education program. I seek both interested facilitators and logistics assistants. Please drop me an email if you can assist. Thanks, Kim+

PARISH CLEAN-UP DAY: The time and date for the parish clean-up day has been changed to 10:00 a.m. on October 16, 2010.

EUCHARISTIC VISITORS NEEDED: Immanuel Church has a long tradition of providing weekly Communion to our sick and shut-ins. We would like to offer the opportunity for others to join this important ministry. If you feel so called, please speak with the rector. Thank you!

KIDS CLOTHING DRIVE: It is "BACK TO SCHOOL" time and we desperately need clothes for children and students of all ages and sizes. Please keep the Clothing Bank in mind as you sort through your children's clothes at the beginning of a new school year. We would love to distribute on your behalf children's gently worn clothes and shoes to those in need within our community. You may drop the clothes at the Friendship House Clothing Bank of Delaware or leave them at church and we will take them down. If you leave them and would like a receipt for tax purposes, put your name, address, and contents on the bag. The Friendship House Clothing Bank of Delaware is open Monday - Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 1603 Jessup, Suite 3; Wilmington, DE 19802. You can also call Karen @ 302-654-1390 or e-mail us @ clothingbank@aol.com. Thank you for your continued support! Outreach Ministry

AIDS WALK DELAWARE - Sunday, September 26^th Rockford Park: Mark your calendars for the 2010 AIDS Walk Delaware on Sunday, September 26^th, starting at Rockford Park a few blocks from Immanuel Church. Join Team Immanuel in our 6th annual walk to help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in Delaware. Did you know that senior citizens and young single women are among the fastest growing population of new HIV/AIDS infections? Help us be a visible presence in our community as we join with thousands of others at Rockford Park to walk for health. Step-off is 2:00 p.m.

You can go to www.aidswalkdelaware.org and click on "register now". Select "join a team" under registration type and pick Immanuel Church Highlands from the next drop down menu. Need a Team Immanuel T-shirt? Contact Sue Welles at 429-6676 or sueww@udel.edu. Outreach Ministry

EPIPHANY HOUSE OPPORTUNITY: Immanuel has served three dinners to the delightful women of Friendship House's newly acquired Epiphany House at 722 N. Union Street. We bring a simple dinner to share with the women and only need a few volunteers for each month. Immanuel's dinner is the third Friday of each month. We now have volunteers through November. If anyone is interested in helping this December or in 2011, please contact Sue Welles at 429-6676 or sueww@udel.edu. Outreach Ministry

DELAWARE COMMUNION ON-LINE:

The news page: http://www.dioceseofdelaware.net/news2.html

The Delaware Communion page: http://www.dioceseofdelaware.net/communion.html

IMMANUEL, HIGHLANDS CALENDAR ON-LINE:  http//www.immanuel-highlands.org

Contact Information for Fr. Kim:

Church Office: 302.658.7326, ext. 14

Home Phone: 302.777.5418

Cell Phone: 973.945.4293

Email: kfcapwell@verizon.net

Phillip Stephens, Parish Administrator and Highlands Voice Editor

Office hours: 8:30 – 1:30, Monday through Friday.

Phone: 302.658.7326, ext. 10

Email: PStephens@immanuel-highlands.org