August 30th, Newsletter
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Proper 17 (22) (September 3, 2023)
First reading and Psalm
Exodus 3:1-15
Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b
Alternate First reading and Psalm
Jeremiah 15:15-21
Psalm 26:1-8
Second reading
Romans 12:9-21
Gospel
Matthew 16:21-28
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9.03.23…. Ginia
9.10.23… Mark
9.17.23 …Terry D.
9.24.23 …Karen
10.1.23 …Barb
10.8.23… Marilyn
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We are now seeking liturgists for three (3) dates in October. If you wish to volunteer, please send an email to: epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call our worship coordinator at 615-473-3510. Thank you to all who volunteer to be Pastor Jane’s liturgy partners for our services each week!
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Prayer lays hold of God’s plan and becomes the link between his will and its accomplishment on earth. Amazing things happen, and we are given theprivilege of being the channels of the Holy Spirit and prayer. - Elisabeth Elliot
Romans 8:28
“God promises to make something good out of the storms that bring devastation to your life.”
Where two or more are gathered in Christ's name, amazing things happen; Please join us at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary for an hour or so of prayer and worship together as we practice following Christ's example and love each other as Christ loves us.
Psalm 149:4
“For the Lord takes delight in His people; He crowns the humble with salvation.”
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Corinthians 3:9 For we are God's servants, working together; you are God's field, God's building.
1Oasis:
Requesting worn colorful T-shirts of any size.
Place your t-shirts in box set up in hallway.
Deadline Sept 10.
2 Maple Village
Requesting Books and Puzzles.
Place in collection box in hallway.
Deadline Sept 10.
On Sundays:
Pick flowers from any EPC garden. Arrange and put on front sanctuary table.
Harvest produce from the garden.
Rinse veggies and take flowers and produce to Maple Village. Bring previous glass bottle back.
Ask Faith, Ginia, Barb or Annalease if you have questions.
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In the interest of full disclosure and transparency, there are no financial secrets at EPC. If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances, please contact our church treasurer by any of the following methods:
EPC email for business correspondence should go to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com . General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account)
If you need to contact our treasurer about financial business, mail your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.comT
Timeline for Stewardship campaign for 2024
The following is from our treasurer …
Timeline for Stewardship campaign for 2024
September 17th – October 15th , pledge cards will be made available via email and at in-person services.
October 29th - Deadline for submission of pledge cards
Timeline for 2024 Budget Vote
Nov. 3rd – draft of budget sent to session by Treasurer
Nov. 19th – session to vote on budget recommendation to congregation
Dec. 3rd – congregation vote on proposed budget
Financial Support:
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.
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Karen and Fred will be POSTPONED DUE TO COVID renewing their wedding vows as part of the worship service,
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Snack sign up:
Sept 3: Ginia & Terry
Sept 10:
Sept 17:
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Welcome Visitors!
Visits with Pastor Jane Herring must be by appointment.
Reach out to Pastor Jane on her church phone (call/text) 615-818-9727 or email at janemherring@gmail.com
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.
Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
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Calendar:
Wednesday nights Prayer group 6 pm
Sundays after service: Maple Village delivery
Wed Aug 23 – Sept 10: Collecting T-shirts, books and puzzles
Sept 3: Communion Sunday
Sept 4 – Oct 2: Peace and Global Witness Collection
2nd Sunday, Sept 10: after service: Worship committee meeting
3rd Sunday, September 17: Mission/Fellowship meeting 9:30 am.
Monday, September 18 : Session meeting, 6:30 pm
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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.
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The children’s message this past Sunday was about Moses being placed in the Nile River to be saved by the Pharoah’s daughter. It was a twist of fate that only God could envision for all the players to be in the right place at the right time. The take away lesson from that story for the children’s church was that you CAN make a difference. It does not matter if you are a child or an adult. In this story both a child (Jacobed’s daughter, Miriam) and a young adult (the Pharoah’s daughter) made a difference; Moses survived and grew to be a strong righteous man.
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I Need Help.
Anyone who is able and has a willingness to pull weeds, dig small trees, and give the round bed a facelift on a cool Friday morning is invited to join me this Friday between 7:30 am -11:30 ish working on both the gravel bed along the sidewalk in front of the church and the circle garden with all its “I refuse to be beautiful” issues.
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Class of 2023
Theresa Denton, Worship and Polity & Procedure
Class of 2024
Ginia Wood, Fellowship and Mission
John Denton, Building and Grounds
Class of 2025
Greg Burlison, Personnel
Jan Russell
John Sevier, Director of Music