June 27th, 2024 | Newsletter
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First reading and Psalm
o 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 o Psalm 130
Alternate First reading and Psalm
o Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15, 2:23- 24 or Lamentations 3:22-33
o Psalm 30
Second reading
o 2 Corinthians 8:7-15
Gospel
o Mark 5:21-43
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Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date | Pulpit | Liturgist | Notes |
6.30.24 | Herring | Darrell
7.7.24 | Herring | Diana | Communion
7.14.24 | Herring | Karen
7.21.24 | Herring | Jan
7.28.24 | Herring | Ginia
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:
A godly [person] is a praying [person]. As soon as grace is poured in, prayer is poured out. Prayer is the soul’s traffic with Heaven; God comes down to us by His Spirit, and we go up to Him by prayer. ~~ Thomas Watson
Matthew 18:19-20 (NIV)
19 Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.
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
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13rd Annual Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship:
Invitation to applicants went out June 2, 2024
Deadline for submission is June 30, 2024
Evaluation of applications is due from evaluators, Kerri and Sara, by July 20, 2024.
Award of Scholarship(s) will be July 28, 2024 immediately following services
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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 and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window after service!
June 30 ... Val July 7 ....... Claire July 14......Hills July 21......?
There is a sign-up sheet on the table next to the door.
July Fellowship Activity:
Adults are invited to join the youth for a portion of their VBS activities on July 31st.
The youth will be meeting from 12-5 pm.
They will be doing an art activity that is appropriate for all ages and invite all to join
them from 2-5 pm, for the activity followed by pizza dinner in the sanctuary,
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 (7/14)
Mission/Fellowship Committee Mtg every 3rd Sunday 9:30 am (7/21)
Session Mtg every 3rd Monday (7/22)
2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm.
Upcoming:
June 30: Scholarship applications and essays are due
July 20: Evaluations are due from applicant evaluators
July 17, 24: VBS days 10-2 pm
July 28: Awarding of the Scholarship immediately after service
July 31: VBS 12-5 pm with adults invited from 2-5 pm for activity and pizza
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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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TWe are currently working up plans for VBS on 3 Wednesdays in July.
Mark your calendars for July 17, 24 from 10 am – 2 pm, and 31st from 12 – 5 pm.
The VBS meeting on the 31st will be followed by a pizza dinner.
Adults welcome to join us on the 31st from 2pm – 5pm for art activities, fellowship and stay for pizza supper afterwards.
Please let Faith or Jane know if you will be attending. Montreat Youth Conference:
We were treated by the annual “top-ten” best reasons to go to Montreat as decided by the three who would know!
Teddy, Jefferson and Annalease all shared their thoughts about their week at camp.
Thank you so much Barb for making this happen.
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I will be gone for the next few weeks and the gardens will need tending.
There is a sign-up sheet by the front entrance and Ginia has offered to be
the point person to coordinate what needs doing.
watering (about an hour each time)
weeding (not hard but involves bending down to pull grass)
checking for health of plants (spray for bugs or remove caterpillars)
staking and training plants to climb the trellis (as needed: tomatoes, cucumbers and squash)
harvesting (the fun part)
delivering to maple village (as needed)
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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