June 12th, 2024 | Newsletter

Written By Emmanuel Presbyterian

  •  First reading and Psalm

    o 1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13 o Psalm 20

     Second reading

    o 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17

     Alternate First reading and Psalm

    o Ezekiel 17:22-24
    o Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15

     Gospel

    o Mark 4:26-34

  • Litergical readers and schedule notes

    Date Pulpit Liturgist Notes

    6.16.24 Herring Jan Father’s Day

    6.23.24 Herring Barb

    6.30.24 Herring Darrell

    7.7.24 Herring Diana Communion

    7.14.24 Herring Karen

    7.21.24 Herring

    7.28.24 Herring

    1. Thanks to all the liturgy volunteers!!!

    2. It is so nice to be able to give Pastor Jane and John advance notice of the liturgist schedule, it helps them so much in their service planning.

    3. We have 3 slots in May left to fill. Won’t you give it a try? – its fun, allows you to stretch yourself a little, helps interact with scripture in a different way and connect with God from a new perspective.

    4. If you wish to volunteer, please send an email to: epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473-3510.

    We will welcome Sue H., Richard & Diana B., and Fred & Karen R. as new members of

    EPC this coming Sunday. Come and celebrate this memorable event with us.

  • We welcomed 5 new members to EPC last Sunday. What a celebration!

     Our family is growing!

     We welcomed Anne K., Doug & Sue H. and Fred & Karen R. as new members of EPC this past Sunday. Check next page for pictures!

      There was another special treat awaiting us during the church hour.

      We were treated to a very special and moving presentation from Anne K as she shared

    her Faith Journey with us.

      In front of family and friends, she spoke of her struggle with seemingly never-ending life

    challenges and her need to call upon God for strength and the building of her character.

      There were many trials and constant life upheavals but with help from husband Scott, and

    her faith, they pushed through together and made their struggles bearable and doable.

  • Quotes about prayer:

    Beware in your prayers, above everything else, of limiting God, not only by unbelief, but by fancying that you know what He can do. Expect unexpected things ‘above all that we ask or think.’ ~~ Andy Murray

    1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)

    16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this isGod’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

    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 everything in it.

      You are welcome any or all Wednesdays, we enjoy visitors.

      Please join us

  • On Sale Now!

    Only in Nashville – September 13!

    On Friday, September 13, Oasis Center is bringing back our grandest event of the year – Only in Nashville! Once again, we'll be at Marathon Music Works, serving up everything you love about Nashville under one roof! Come spend your Friday the 13th with us enjoying some Nashville-style fun – like live and silent auctions, music by some of Nashville's hottest singer- songwriters, signature cocktails, craft beer, hors d'oeuvres, and a Southern feast from Martin's Bar-B-Que...

    Everything that makes our city one of a kind!

    For reservations, contact Erica Combs at 615-983-6915 or ecombs@oasiscenter.org 23rd Annual Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship:

      Invitation to applicants went out June 2, 2024

      Deadline for submission is June 30, 2024

      Evaluation of applications will be completed by July 20, 2024

      Award of Scholarship(s) will be July 28, 2024 immediately following services

  • 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 and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window after service! Thanks to the following for their offering:

     June 16 – Terry and Ginia

     There is a sign-up sheet on the table next to the door.

    3rd Annual Ice Cream Social and Pot Luck Dinner

      We partnered with the residents of the Living and Learning Center

      Great fun, good food) and wonderful company.

      thanks Terry A for the dogs and burgers

      Time to visit and mingle with friends, both old and new

  • 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.

  • Ongoing:

      Communion every 1st Sunday

      Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service (9th)

      Mission/Fellowship Committee Mtg every 3rd Sunday 9:30 am (16th)

      Session Mtg every 3rd Monday (17th)

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

    Upcoming:

      June 16: Montreat Youth Return

      June 30: Scholarship applications and essays are due

      July 20: Evaluations are due from scholarship applicants

      July 28: Awarding of the Scholarship immediately after service

  • 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.

  • The Montreat youth return this Sunday (?) and will be sharing their experiences with us.

      Stay tuned for pics of our youth in Montreat in next newsletter!

  • Often overlooked and beside the mostly unused door, our side door garden is about to bust loose with Black-eyed Susans.

  • 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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