July 24th, 2024 | Newsletter
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PROPER 12 (17) JUL 28, 2024
First Reading and Psalm
Samuel 11:1-15 & Psalm 14
Alternate First reading and Psalm
2 Kings 4:42-44 & Psalm 145:10-18
Second Reading
Ephesians 3:14-21
Gospel
John 6:1-21
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Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date | Pulpit | Liturgist | Notes |
7.28.24 | Herring | Ginia
8.4.24 | Herring | Terry D | Communion
8.11.24 | Herring | Marilyn
8.18.24 | Herring | Barb
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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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 it constantly, use it with faith, and thou shalt surely be a benefactor to thy brethren. CH Spurgeon
Scripture:
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)
11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
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.
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3rd Annual Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship:
Evaluation of applications is due from evaluators July 20, 2024.
Award of Scholarship(s) will be July 28, 2024 immediately following services
Maple Village:
The gardens are a big success this year with many EPC individuals taking part.
After what seemed like a slow start, tomatoes and cucumbers are looking good and being shared with our neighbors.
Thank you to those helping with the gardening successes.
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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!
July 28......
There is a sign-up sheet on the table next to the front door.
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC
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July Fellowship Activity –An afternoon for artists and non-artists alike
Everyone is invited to work on an ‘all age, no skill needed’ art project in the Sanctuary July 31.
VBS kids and adults will meet from 1-5, supper til 6 pm.
Everyone else is invited to join them from 3- 5, with supper til 6
It promises to be a fun afternoon filled with laughter and light-
hearted conversation as we work on some art mural designs
together, followed by pizza dinner.
The EPC prayer service will be at 6 pm for those who wish to stay.
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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.
Upcoming:
July 28: Awarding of the Scholarship immediately after service
July 31: VBS at EPC 1-5 pm, followed by supper til 6. (eat lunch first!)
July 31: Art fellowship activity and supper 3-5 pm in sanctuary, with supper til 6
July 31: Wed night prayer service 6-7 pm
Aug 5: First (half) day of WCS schools
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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 the members of the garden crew. Extra hands to water, tend, weed, harvest and deliver have made this endeavor a bigger success than it ever was. You are all very much appreciated.
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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