August 7th, 2024 | Newsletter
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Readings For The Week
PROPER 14 (19) AUG 11, 2024
First reading and Psalm
2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 Psalm 130
Alternate First reading and Psalm
1 Kings 19:4-8 Psalm 34:1-8
Second reading
Ephesians 4:25-5:2
Gospel
John 6:35, 41-51
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Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date | Pulpit | Liturgist | Notes |
8.11.24 | Herring | Marilyn
8.18.24 | Herring | Barb
8.25.24
9.1.24 | Herring | Diana B | Communion
9.8.24 | Herring | Terry D
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.
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Scripture:
Psalm 62:6
He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
Quotes about prayer:
Intercessory prayer is exceedingly prevalent. What wonders it has wrought! The Word of God teems with its marvelous deeds. Believer, thou hast a mighty engine in thy hand, use it well, use itconstantly,useitwithfaith,andthoushaltsurelybeabenefactortothybrethren. CHSpurgeon
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
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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 NotebooksSnacks
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...
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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.
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Join us for fellowship, snacks and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window after service!
Aug 11... Barb
Aug 18...
Aug 25... Susie & Doug Sept 1...
Sept 8... Fred & KarenThere is a sign-up sheet on the table next to the front door if you wish to help.
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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.
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Ongoing:
Communion every 1st Sunday
Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service (8/11)
Mission/Fellowship Committee Mtg every 3rd Sunday 9:30 am (8/18)
Session Mtg every 3rd Monday (8/19)
2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm.
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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.
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VBS---Next week... What to know...
The theme of VBS this year is The Living Water
We will meet Wed. July 31st from 1-5 pm at EPC
Eat lunch before you come on the 31st (1-5 pm) and plan to stay for pizza from 5- 6.
The last two VBS meetings were a little un-traditional but took place despite the many challenges that daily schedules and Mother Nature threw at us. From the nice calm lazy river and the warm welcoming sunshine that was perfect for 6 yr old Jaxon (inside the inner tube)...
... to the overcast skies with a faster flowing, and a little bit deeper river suitable for the older girls. The rain filled stream provided a stimulating, (shall we say cold!?) current for these two (next page) who waded and splashed, slipped and slid and managed to get 100% wet as they named undesirable behaviors and let the river wash their sins away!
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A HUGE thank you goes out to Val. Her retirement is our blessing. Check out the upkeeping that she has done in all the gardens around the building. Read that again...ALL the gardens have been given a little extra care over the past week. Thank her when you see her next.
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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