August 14th, 2024 | Newsletter

Written By Emmanuel Presbyterian

  • First reading and Psalm: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 & Psalm 111

    Alternate First reading and Psalm: Proverbs 9:1-6 & Psalm 34:9-14

    Second reading: Ephesians 5:15-20

    Gospel: John 6:51-58

  • Litergical readers and schedule notes

    Date | Pulpit | Liturgist | Notes |

    8.18.24 | Herring | Barb

    8.25.24 | Herring | Genia

    9.1.24 | Herring | Diana B | Communion

    9.8.24 | Herring | Terry D

    9.15.24 | Herring | Karen

    Thank you to those of you who serve as liturgists. If you wish to volunteer as liturgist, send an email to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473-3510.

  • Scripture:
    Psalm 119:50
    This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.
    Mark 10:27
    Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.
    Quotes about prayer:
    What wings are to a bird and sails to a ship, so is prayer to the soul.

    ~~ Corrie Ten Boom

    Invitation to Prayer Group services:

    Prayer is a gift from God, like life itself.

    We meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 pm -ish
    We have both individual and group conversations with our Creator. We focus on the prayers of our congregation and our community. We also include prayers for the world and the nation.
    *You are welcome any or all Wednesdays; we enjoy visitors.

    Please join us

  • Teacher Support:

    The mission committee decided to focus on our teachers during the month of August. There is a list below of items that have been requested but if you buy something not on the list I don’t think they will turn it down!

     There is a collection tote in the hall outside the children’s classroom door.

    Gel Pens, gel pens, and more gel pens Regular No.2 Pencils
    Scissors
    Card Stock paper -- White and bright colors Spiral Notebooks

    Snacks

    Color pencils Crayola markers Highlighters

    Post-It Notes Pencil Pouches Snacks

    Colored paper Pencil sharpener Glue Sticks Construction paper Expos

    Snacks!

    Let’s get our students and teachers off on the right foot by filling the bins with supplies (see above and on the events bulletin board for a list of the items needed)

    Maple Village:

    Val did a great job of harvesting, delivering and arranging last Sunday but I can’t get the pictures to transfer. I guess we should have been there! Thanks to everyone for making this mission project such a success.

    Oasis:

    A once-a-year opportunity to contribute to Oasis Center’s success is coming your way...

  • Financial Support for Missions:

    Call it what you will, for a small church we are involved in many different local ministries, missions or outreach programs.

    Funding for these giving programs come from various places, one of these places is you!

    If you would like to donate additional funds for a specific program, checks can be made to the following ongoing missions of EPC.

    Community Garden

    Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship Crossroads Campus

    Maple Village

    Special Music Ministry events

    Oasis

    Please note on the memo line which mission your check is meant to support.

    Financial Support for EPC:

    If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, you can contribute in the following ways:

    Online–send an electronic payment, your bank can help you set this up if you have questions.

    By Mail – our mailing address is EPC, 9770 Hwy 96, Nashville, TN 37221

    Through EPC’s website www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org Simply click on the “GIVE” button, then the “donate” button, to donate via PayPal or debit/credit card. This can be a one-time donation or can be set up as a monthly donation.

  • Join us for fellowship, snacks and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window after service!

    Aug 18...
    Aug 25...Susie & Doug Sept 1...
    Sept 8... Fred & Karen

    There is a sign-up sheet on the table next to the front door if you wish to help.

    This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

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    •   There will be a Back to School bonfire and cookout on Friday, Sept 6th to cheer on and pray over our students.

    •   The fellowship committee will provide hot dogs and smores.

  • The Covid bug is back. Masks and hand sanitizer remain available at the front entrance to use as desired. Be aware of your health and consider others in all you do.

    We need a liturgist for Aug 25th and refreshment help on Aug 18 and Sept 1. Please check and see if you can help out on any of those dates.

    Lost and Found:

    There is a casserole pan and a cake stand on table in hallway left over from a recent potluck meal. If they are yours please claim them!We need a liturgist for Aug 25th and refreshment help on Aug 18 and Sept 1. Please check and see if you can help out on any of those dates.

    Welcome Visitors! We are excited to call your attention to, and encourage you, to visit our upgraded website! Go to www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org for all your questions. Cut and paste one of these sites in your browser. If you can’t find your answers there, try the options below:

    janemherring@gmail.com - Reach out to Pastor Jane on her church phone (call/text) 615- 818-9727 or email at about what it means to be baptized, to be confirmed in the church (if you have already been baptized), to join the church or any other questions you might have.

    epcnashville@gmail.com - General EPC email can be sent to this site (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account).

    epcbusiness9770@gmail.com - If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request here.

    janemherring@gmail.com - Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin here.

    frhanchey@gmail.com - Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter here.

    frhanchey@gmail.com – Send questions about the outdoor gardens or children’s education/programming here.

  • Please remember to check the “Events”, “Missions” and “Stewardship” bulletin boards in the hallway for ongoing information about these areas of activity at EPC.

    Ongoing:

    •   Communion every 1st Sunday

    •   Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service (9/8)

    •   Mission/Fellowship Committee Mtg every 3rd Sunday 9:30 am (9/15)

    •   Session Mtg every 3rd Monday (8/19)

    •   2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm.

      Upcoming:

    •   All of August: collecting items for our teachers.

    •   August 22-24: Friends of Fairview Library Book Sale

    •   September 6: Back to School bonfire and cookout, 5 pm

    •   November 17: Thanksgiving pot luck dinner

    •   December 15: Children’s cookie bake activities.

  • Coming up soon, take part in conversation about uniting the Bodies of Christ:

    As a follow up to a previous meeting, there will be a conversation with Adam Buzard, who is part of the Operation Andrew Group. This will be hosted by the 2nd Presbyterian Church on April 18th from 9-11 am. as he works to fulfill the mission of uniting the bodies of Christ as they partner with local churches. 2nd Pres is located at 3511 Belmont Blvd and the conversation will center around “The State of Nashville”. It is open to anyone (pastors, elders, church volunteers) interested in knowing what others think of our church. The event is this scheduled for tomorrow.

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NaCoMe Camp Opportunity:

    Reach out to Jane if you have questions about this. It is coming up soon. I’m sorry I don’t have any more details at this time.

    Inquirers of all ages:

     Please reach out to Pastor Jane about what it means to be baptized, to be confirmed in the church (if you have already been baptized) or to join the church.

  • We still need help with refreshments this Sunday as well as Sept 1st. Please check and see if you are available.

    •   The kids message focused on going back to school jitters.

    •   The overlying theme was that God is always with you; you have your very best friend with you all the time.

    •   We painted rocks and wrote “feel good” words on them.

    •   The kids placed them where others could find them and feel good when they read the messages.

  • * The Takop garden plot and others are overrun with little squash bugs like this one.

    * The best way to get rid of them is to hand pick and place them in a bucket of soapy water.

    * We need a few folks to volunteer for bug removal duty after church on Sunday. Can you help?

  • Class of 2024

    Ginia Wood, Fellowship and Mission

    John Denton, Building and Grounds

    Class of 2025

    Greg Burlison, Personnel

    John Sevier, Director of Music

    Class of 2026

    Theresa Denton, Worship and Polity & Procedure

    Jan Russell

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