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Fifth Sunday of Easter (April 28, 2024)
First reading o Acts 8:26-40
Psalm o Psalm 22:25-31
Second reading o 1 John 4:7-21
Gospel o John 15:1-8
Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date Pulpit Liturgist Notes
4.28.24 Herring Karen R.
5.5.24 Herring Ginia W. Communion
5.12.24 Herring Barb Mother’s Day
5.19.24 Herring
5.26.24 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.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
1 John 5:14 King James Version (KJV)
14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us.
Quotes about prayer:
God will do great things for you if you will wait for Him. Yield to Him. Cooperate with Him. ~~John Smith
Prayer is a gift from God, like life itself. Come join us some Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:00 pm (or so) to have both individual and group conversations with the Creator of the universe (how utterly cool is that!). It doesn’t have to be a long-term commitment, we enjoy visitors. We talk to God about a lot of things, focusing on the prayers of our congregation and our community, but including prayers for the world and everything in it. We rejoice in the fellowship and the relational connection with God, and share the gift of prayer with you all.
EPC prayer group
Red Cross :
May 31, 2024 (Friday) Time: noon – 5:00 PM
We need donors for the American Red Cross Blood Drive being held at EPC. It is time to sign up to donate. This means you, your friends, your neighbors, your co-workers, your favorite barista or anybody who works at your local drive through restaurant and donut shop.
This is how it works:
 Copy the website listed below into your browser https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
 Key in zip code: EPC19
 Click on : “Emmanuel Presbyterian Church” then
 Choose your time slot

United Way:
The United Way tax workshops were, by all accounts, a successful collaboration this year, serving the community and several of members of our congregation. We will soon be able to report on the exact numbers of community members who were served. Stay tuned.
Pentecost Special Offering:
We are now in the Pentecost Special Offering season (April 1st – May 19th ). Last year we raised $444.17 (of which $177.66 (40%) stayed with EPC to offset costs of sending youth to Montreat).
Housekeeping:
There is a need for a deep spring cleaning of EPC. There is a list of chores that need doing being posted on the whiteboard in the adult classroom. Please look at the list and if you know an area that needs attention, please add it to the list.
There was a special request from Jane last Sunday, that if you spot a folding chair needing cleaning, please take it to her office.
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.
The Pay Pal online donation function has now been repaired. At this point, the cause of the problem is immaterial. We just are glad to report it has been repaired.
Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window after service! Thanks to the following for their offering:  April 28 - Doug and Sue
 May 5- Jan
 May 12 – Barb
 May 19 - Claire
 If you would like to sign up, there is a list on the table next to the entrance/exit door from the sanctuary. Please pick a date that works for you. Sign up and if you remember, it is helpful to let me (Faith) know. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The 1st Annual Ladies High Tea Party was quite an event, a wonderful way to bring together old friends and celebrate meeting new ones. So many thanks go to so many people for so many things. I don’t know who did what, but Sue with her caligraphy, precious china tea cups, and cooking (I only know this because I sat beside her!) ranks high on the list. Other names of major helpers and donors are Diana, Ginia, and Marilyn. There may be others I am missing but I was on the receiving end of all the hospitality and do not know who quite did what. It was an amazing event to pull off and it was wonderfully done. The tea, of course, the delicate party bites, the lovely hats and lace gloves, the beautifully decorated tables made this an event not to be missed.
Communication:
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 it there, try the options below.
• 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 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.
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account.
• If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
• Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
• Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service (12th)
Mission/Fellowship Committee Mtg every 3rd Sunday 9:30 am (19th)
Session Mtg every 3rd Monday (20th)
2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm.
Upcoming:
May 5: Communion Sunday
May 12: Pentecost Sunday and Pentecost Special Offering May 12: Mother’s Day
June 9-15: Montreat Youth Conference
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 children, big and small, (all those under 18!) are invited to participate in a special practice time for something being planned on Palm Sunday. If possible, I need parents to allow their children to come to the kid’s classroom when Jane finishes her sermon, sometime during the offertory til the end of church. Thank you.
• At Emmanuel we offer a “kid’s message” during the early part of the worship service, followed by a “children’s church” in the kid’s classroom for those up to 10 years old or still in elementary school. The message is a short story that usually has some sort of lesson related to it and in children’s church we usually discuss the story in more depth and follow it with a craft or activity that helps the story (and the lesson!) sink in.
• A nursery is available for those under 3.
• We offer a “chat time ” in a safe space for those over 10 who want some time to share what is on their mind.
• We always have two adults with the children and their safety and education is our top priority.
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If you have these, we need them!
 odd or left-over worn-out socks, any condition
 unused garden stakes (the U-shaped kind often used for holding landscape fabric in place)
 1/2 gallon milk jugs (clear or not) with or without lids
 Old pool noodles of any length ------------------------
 11⁄2 quart ice cream containers
 Empty large coffee containers ------------------
 Cardboard boxes of any size (the bigger the better)
 2-liter bottles with or without tops
 Old newspapers
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

Emmanuel Presbyterian 4/17/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 4/17/24

April 17th, 2024 | Newsletter

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Fourth Sunday of Easter (April 21, 2024) 
First reading o Acts 4:5-12
Psalm o Psalm 23
Second reading o 1 John 3:16-24
Gospel o John 10:11-18
Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date Pulpit Liturgist Notes
4.21.24 Herring Darrell H.
4.28.24 Herring Karen R.
5.5.24 Herring Ginia W. Communion
5.12.24 Herring Barb Mother’s Day
5.19.24 Herring
5.26.24 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.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
2 Corinthians 1:11 (NIV)
11 as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.
Quotes about prayer:
Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work. Oswald Chambers
Prayer is a gift from God, like life itself. Come join us some Wednesday evening from 6:00- 7:00 pm (or so) to have both individual and group conversations with the Creator of the universe (how utterly cool is that!). It doesn’t have to be a long-term commitment, we enjoy visitors. We talk to God about a lot of things, focusing on the prayers of our congregation and our community, but including prayers for the world and everything in it.
We rejoice in the fellowship and the relational connection with God, and share the gift of prayer with you all.
EPC prayer group
Red Cross :
May 31, 2024 (Friday) Time: noon – 5:00 PM
We need donors for the American Red Cross Blood Drive being held at EPC. It is time to sign up to donate. This means you, your friends, your neighbors, your co-workers, your favorite barista or anybody who works at your local drive through restaurant and donut shop.
This is how it works:
 Copy the website listed below into your browser https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
 Key in zip code: EPC19
 Click on : “Emmanuel Presbyterian Church” then
 Choose your time slot

United Way:
The United Way tax workshops were, by all accounts, a successful collaboration this year, serving the community and several of members of our congregation. We will soon be able to report on the exact numbers of community members who were served. Stay tuned.
Pentecost Special Offering:
We are now in the Pentecost Special Offering season (April 1st – May 19th ). Last year we raised $444.17 (of which $177.66 (40%) stayed with EPC to offset costs of sending youth to Montreat).
Housekeeping:
There is a need for a deep spring cleaning of EPC. There is a list of chores that need doing being posted on the whiteboard in the adult classroom. Please look at the list and if you know an area that needs attention, please add it to the list.
There was a special request from Jane last Sunday, that if you spot a folding chair needing cleaning, please take it to her office.
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.
The Pay Pal online donation function has now been repaired. At this point, the cause of the problem is immaterial. We just are glad to report it has been repaired.
Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window after service! Thanks to the following for their offering:  April 21 - Jan
 April 28 - Doug and Sue
 May5-
 May 12 – Barb
 May 19 - Claire  If you would like to sign up, there is a list on the table next to the entrance/exit door from the sanctuary. Please pick a date that works for you. Sign up and if you remember, it is helpful to let me (Faith) know.
Communication:
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 it there, try the options below.
• 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 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.
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account.
• If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
• Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
• Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
Ongoing:
Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service (14th)
Mission/Fellowship Committee Mtg every 3rd Sunday 9:30 am (21st)
Session Mtg every 3rd Monday (22nd)
2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm.
April 18: Adam Buzard at 2nd Pres in Nashville 9-11 am to discuss “The Church in Nashville” April 20: Ladies High Tea at EPC 1-3pm
June 9-15: Montreat Youth Conference
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 children, big and small, (all those under 18!) are invited to participate in a special practice time for something being planned on Palm Sunday. If possible, I need parents to allow their children to come to the kid’s classroom when Jane finishes her sermon, sometime during the offertory til the end of church. Thank you.
• At Emmanuel we offer a “kid’s message” during the early part of the worship service, followed by a “children’s church” in the kid’s classroom for those up to 10 years old or still in elementary school. The message is a short story that usually has some sort of lesson related to it and in children’s church we usually discuss the story in more depth and follow it with a craft or activity that helps the story (and the lesson!) sink in.
• A nursery is available for those under 3.
• We offer a “chat time ” in a safe space for those over 10 who want some time to share what is on their mind.
• We always have two adults with the children and their safety and education is our top priority.
***********************************
We are excited, thrilled and pleased to have 5 more garden plots added to the gardens. The kids still need the following items to keep doing preliminary plantings and to prep for future gardening success. If you have any of the following we could use them, as we are trying hard to do gardening and recycling for free. Pease put them on the table in the classroom:
 odd or left-over worn-out socks
 Old pool noodles of any length ------------
 11⁄2 quart ice cream containers
 Cardboard boxes of any size (broken down if you can please)
 2-liter soda bottles with tops
 1⁄2 gallon milk waxed square cartons ----------------------------
 Old newspapers
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

Emmanuel Presbyterian 4/10/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 4/10/24

April 10th, 2024 | Newsletter

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Worship: Communion Sunday
Last Sunday was Easter Sunday. It was a very emotion-filled service ranging from tears of grief to tears of exultation.
The Sunday prior was Palm Sunday, another busy day in the life of the church as we mourned for what we know is coming.
There are many pictures that were sent to me and a sampling of them are printed at the end of this newsletter.
This Sunday is the first Sunday of the month and as such, we will offer communion to anyone wishing to partake.
Third Sunday of Easter (April 14, 2024)
 First reading o Acts 3:12-19
 Psalm o Psalm 4
 Second reading o 1 John 3:1-7
 Gospel o Luke 24:36b-48
Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date Pulpit Liturgist Notes
4.7.24 Herring Sandra H Communion
4.14.24 Herring Mark S.
4.21.24 Herring Darrell H.
4.28.24 Herring Karen R.
5.5.24 Herring Ginia W. Communion
5.12.24 Herring Barb Mother’s Day
5.19.24 Herring
5.26.24 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.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Matthew 18:19-20 New International Version (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.”
Quotes about prayer:
God does nothing but by prayer, and everything with it ~~ John Wesley Prayer is a gift from God, like life itself. Come join us some Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:00 pm (or so) to have both individual and group conversations with the Creator of the universe (how utterly cool is that!). It doesn’t have to be a long-term commitment, we enjoy visitors. We talk to God about a lot of things, focusing on the prayers of our congregation and our community, but including prayers for the world and everything in it. We rejoice in the fellowship and the relational connection with God, and share the gift of prayer with you all.
EPC prayer group
OASIS
Volunteer opportunities for Oasis Center:
Contact Felisha at fbaquera@oasiscenter.org if you are interested in either of these.
1.Gosh Darn Gravel Gathering
East Nashville Beer Festival
Saturday 4/13/2 Proceeds from this beer festival will benefit the Oasis Bike Workshop!
Volunteers receive an event glass and our adoration. We need volunteers in an early shift or later afternoon shift. Everyone will get a short break to enjoy the festival; however, there is no early entry.
11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Volunteers will assist with check-in lines, hand out glasses, clean-up, lift and empty buckets. Many roles involve standing and can be made accessible for sitting as needed.
2:20 – 5:20 P.M. Volunteers will hand out glasses, clean-up, lift and empty buckets, and give out wristbands. Many roles involve standing and can be made accessible for sitting as needed.
Great job EPC – 159 Goody Bags assembled!

Nueva Vida:
A request has come in for help from our Hispanic neighbors at Nueva Vida, a church we have partnered with in the past. They operate a food pantry that provides other necessities as well. Think of this as a Lenten “give to” item instead of a Lenten “give up” item. The following starred items are the most needed:
*Diapers (both those for children and for adults)
*Feminine hygiene products
*Laundry detergent and fabric softener
Cooking oil
Rice
*Red beans, black beans
*Tortilla corn flour
*Cornmeal
Beds of all sizes
Powdered milk
Warm weather gear - coats/hats/gloves/warm socks

This Sunday will be the last day to contribute to the collection for Nueva Vida.
Thank you so much for helping us meet this need and share in community.
Tax Help:
• United Way is using our sanctuary to provide free income tax preparation: January 31st – April 10th (for those making less than $70,000).
• Wednesdays only, by appointment 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Call 615-206-7560 or go online to: Unitedwayfilefree.com
• Pass the word to others who might be interested
Red Cross
Blood Drive update:
We have had two very successful blood drives and we want to build on that momentum. There is an attachment of a Red Cross Blood Drive flyer you can share on the front page of this email.
Date: May 31, 2024 (Friday) Time: Noon – 5:00 PM
sign up is now live, donor sign-ups are needed
go to: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
1. Key in zip code: EPC19
2. Click on : “Emmanuel Presbyterian Church” then choose your time slot

We need your ideas, we need your creativity, we need your networks. We are seeking collaborators for a variety of tasks in the months leading up to and on the day of the Blood drive, including:
• People with social media savvy to help make a plan for getting the word out
• People with creative skills to help develop flyers, messaging, and thank you tokens
• People with extensive networks that can help recruit donors
• People willing to help on the day of the drive to check in donors, make sure donors are offered thank you tokens, help place signage and help with clean up. If you are willing to be a partner in this meaningful mission work, please contact Barb Halverstadt at 615-473-3510 or via email at epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
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, although currently, this is not working, see below.
In regards to the PayPal online donation function:
Staff and volunteers are working diligently to remedy the issues with our website donation function. Reconstruction was needed due to access issues and vendor changes have made the process more complicated than they were during initial set up of the account.
We apologize for any inconvenience this is causing for anyone, and we remain optimistic that this will be resolved within an unreasonable amount of time (not a typo) ��
Current donations should be made by mailing a check to the church or sending an online payment through your banking payment function. (Or in person, wink, wink)!
Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window after service! Thanks to the following:  Aoril 14 – Terry and Ginia
 April 21 - Jan
 April 28 - Doug and Sue
 May5 -
 May 12 – Barb
 May 19 - Claire
 If you would like to sign up, there is a list on the table next to the entrance/exit door from the sanctuary. Please pick a date that works for you. Sign up and if you remember, it is helpful to let me (Faith) know. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We look forward to Saturday, April 20th in the EPC sanctuary (1-3pm) when the ladies of EPC and their guests will gather in community for a “high tea” to celebrate our friendship and love & support for each other. Wear your fancy springtime best and your “off to the steeplechase hat” and prepare to let the good times roll. Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler! See Diana for translation, etails and answers to your questions. RSVP requested by April 13 to diana.braud@gmail.com
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Communication:
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 it there, try the options below.
• 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 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.
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account.
• If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
• Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
• Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
Ongoing:
Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service (14th)
Mission/Fellowship Committee Mtg every 3rd Sunday 9:30 am (21st)
Session Mtg every 3rd Monday (22nd)
Each Wednesday through April 10th – United Way tax prep workshops 1 pm – 6 pm. 2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm.
April 13: RSVP date for Ladies Tea to Diana.Braud@gmail.com
April 18: Adam Buzard at 2nd Pres in Nashville 9-11 am to discuss “The Church in Nashville April 20: Ladies High Tea at EPC 1-3pm
June 9-15: Montreat Youth Conference
Coming up soon, take part in 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, please RSVP to Gregory.midtennpres@gmail.com
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 Teddy, Jefferson and Annalease will all be attending the 2024 Montreat Youth Conference, June 9-15. Teddy and Jefferson will be traveling with Scott Huie and Annalease will be traveling with Barbara. Costs for the youths’ participation will be covered by EPC.
• The children, big and small, (all those under 18!) are invited to participate in a special practice time for something being planned on Palm Sunday. If possible, I need parents to allow their children to come to the kid’s classroom when Jane finishes her sermon, sometime during the offertory til the end of church. Thank you.
• At Emmanuel we offer a “kid’s message” during the early part of the worship service, followed by a “children’s church” in the kid’s classroom for those up to 10 years old or still in elementary school. The message is a short story that usually has some sort of lesson related to it and in children’s church we usually discuss the story in more depth and follow it with a craft or activity that helps the story (and the lesson!) sink in.
• A nursery is available for those under 3.
• We offer a “chat time ” in a safe space for those over 10 who want some time to share what is on their mind.
• We always have two adults with the children and their safety and education is our top priority.
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We are excited, thrilled and pleased to have 5 more garden plots added to the gardens. The kids still need the following items to keep doing preliminary plantings and to prep for future gardening success. If you have any of the following we could use them, as we are trying hard to do gardening and recycling for free. Pease put them on the table in the classroom:
 odd or left-over worn-out socks
 Old pool noodles of any length ------------
 11⁄2 quart ice cream containers
 Cardboard boxes of any size (broken down if you can please)
 2-liter soda bottles with tops
 1⁄2 gallon milk waxed square cartons ----------------------------
 Old newspapers
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

Emmanuel Presbyterian 4/3/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 4/3/24

April 3rd, 2024 | Newsletter

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Worship: Communion Sunday
Last Sunday was Easter Sunday. It was a very emotion-filled service ranging from tears of grief to tears of exultation.
The Sunday prior was Palm Sunday, another busy day in the life of the church as we mourned for what we know is coming.
There are many pictures that were sent to me and a sampling of them are printed at the end of this newsletter.
This Sunday is the first Sunday of the month and as such, we will offer communion to anyone wishing to partake.
• First reading
o Acts 4:32-35
• Psalm
o Psalm 133
• Second reading
o 1 John 1:1-2:2
• Gospel
o John 20:19-31
Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date Pulpit Liturgist Notes
4.7.24 Herring Sandra H Communion
4.14.24 Herring Mark S.
4.21.24 Herring Darrell H.
4.28.24 Herring Karen R.
5.5.24 Herring Ginia W. Communion
5.12.24 Herring Barb Mother’s Day
5.19.24 Herring
5.26.24 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.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Romans 15:30, 32-33 New International Version (NIV)
30 I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me… 32 so that I may come to you with joy, by God’s will, and in your company be refreshed. 33 The God of peace be with you all. Amen.
Quotes about prayer:
I saw more clearly than ever, that the first great and primary business to which I ought to attend every day was, to have my soul happy in the Lord. ~ George Mueller
You are invited…
Prayer is a gift from God, like life itself. Come join us some Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:00 pm (or so) to have both individual and group conversations with the Creator of the universe (how utterly cool is that!). It doesn’t have to be a long-term commitment, we enjoy visitors. We talk to God about a lot of things, focusing on the prayers of our congregation and our community, but including prayers for the world and everything in it.
We rejoice in the fellowship and the relational connection with God, and share the gift of prayer with you all.
EPC prayer group
OASIS
Volunteer opportunities for Oasis Center:
Contact Felisha at fbaquera@oasiscenter.org if you are interested in either of these.
1.Gosh Darn Gravel Gathering
East Nashville Beer Festival
Saturday 4/13/2 Proceeds from this beer festival will benefit the Oasis Bike Workshop!
Volunteers receive an event glass and our adoration. We need volunteers in an early shift or later afternoon shift. Everyone will get a short break to enjoy the festival; however, there is no early entry.
11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Volunteers will assist with check-in lines, hand out glasses, clean-up, lift and empty buckets. Many roles involve standing and can be made accessible for sitting as needed.
2:20 – 5:20 P.M. Volunteers will hand out glasses, clean-up, lift and empty buckets, and give out wristbands. Many roles involve standing and can be made accessible for sitting as needed.
Great job EPC – 159 Goody Bags assembled!

Nueva Vida:
A request has come in for help from our Hispanic neighbors at Nueva Vida, a church we have partnered with in the past. They operate a food pantry that provides other necessities as well. Think of this as a Lenten “give to” item instead of a Lenten “give up” item. The following starred items are the most needed:
*Diapers (both those for children and for adults)
*Feminine hygiene products
*Laundry detergent and fabric softener
Cooking oil
Rice
*Red beans, black beans
*Tortilla corn flour
*Cornmeal
Beds of all sizes
Powdered milk
Warm weather gear - coats/hats/gloves/warm socks

This Sunday will be the last day to contribute to the collection for Nueva Vida.
Thank you so much for helping us meet this need and share in community.
Tax Help:
• United Way is using our sanctuary to provide free income tax preparation: January 31st – April 10th (for those making less than $70,000).
• Wednesdays only, by appointment 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Call 615-206-7560 or go online to: Unitedwayfilefree.com
• Pass the word to others who might be interested
Red Cross
Blood Drive update:
We have had two very successful blood drives and we want to build on that momentum. There is an attachment of a Red Cross Blood Drive flyer you can share on the front page of this email.
Date: May 31, 2024 (Friday) Time: Noon – 5:00 PM
sign up is now live, donor sign-ups are needed
go to: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
1. Key in zip code: EPC19
2. Click on : “Emmanuel Presbyterian Church” then choose your time slot

We need your ideas, we need your creativity, we need your networks. We are seeking collaborators for a variety of tasks in the months leading up to and on the day of the Blood drive, including:
• People with social media savvy to help make a plan for getting the word out
• People with creative skills to help develop flyers, messaging, and thank you tokens
• People with extensive networks that can help recruit donors
• People willing to help on the day of the drive to check in donors, make sure donors are offered thank you tokens, help place signage and help with clean up. If you are willing to be a partner in this meaningful mission work, please contact Barb Halverstadt at 615-473-3510 or via email at epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
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 of your check which mission you intend to support.
Financial Support for EPC:
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel 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, although currently, this is not working, see below.
In regards to the PayPal online donation function:
Staff and volunteers are working diligently to remedy the issues with our website donation function. Reconstruction was needed due to access issues and vendor changes have made the process more complicated than they were during initial set up of the account.
We apologize for any inconvenience this is causing for anyone, and we remain optimistic that this will be resolved within an unreasonable amount of time (not a typo) ��
Current donations should be made by mailing a check to the church or sending an online payment through your banking payment function. (Or in person, wink, wink)!
We look forward to April 20th when the ladies of EPC and their guests will gather in community for a “high tea” to celebrate our friendship and love & support for each other. Wear your fancy springtime best and your “off to the steeplechase hat” and prepare to let the good times roll. Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler! See Diana for translation, details and answers to your questions. RSVP requested by April 13 to diana.braud@gmail.com
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Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window after service!
Thanks to the following:

• March 24 - Claire
• March 31 - Karen and Fred
• April 7 - Marilyn
• Aoril 14 – Terry and Ginia
• April 21 - Jan
• April 28 - Doug and Sue
• May 5 -
• May 12 – Barb
• May 19 - Claire
If you would like to sign up, there is a list on the table next to the entrance/exit door from the sanctuary. Please pick a date that works for you. Sign up and if you remember, it is helpful to let me (Faith) know.
Communication:
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 it there, try the options below.
• 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 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.
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account.
• If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
• Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
• Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
Ongoing:
Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service
Mission/Fellowship Committee Mtg every 3rd Sunday 9:30 am
Session Mtg every 3rd Monday
Each Wednesday through April 10th – United Way tax prep workshops 1 pm – 6 pm.
2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm.
April 13: RSVP date for Ladies Tea to Diana.Braud@gmail.com
April 18: Adam Bessar at 2nd Pres in Nashville 9-11 am to discuss “The Church in Nashville
April 20: Ladies High Tea at EPC 1-3pm
June 9-15: Montreat Youth Conference
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.
• Lent begins next week on Wednesday February 14th. Pastor Jane will offer a Lenten service complete with the marking of a cross on one’s forehead if you so choose. This is done as a way to pronounce the importance of Jesus Christ in your life.
• After the Lenten service is complete, there will be a meal served and a short Lectio Divina which is comprised of short bible readings, contemplation and a time to listen to what has turned out in past times to be deep meaningful conversations. At 7 pm there will be a short simple meal served.
• Please let Jane know if you are willing to bring one of the Lenten meals for sharing. You can reach her at 615.818.9727.
• The children, big and small, (all those under 18!) are invited to participate in a special practice time for something being planned on Palm Sunday. If possible, I need parents to allow their children to come to the kid’s classroom when Jane finishes her sermon, sometime during the offertory til the end of church. Thank you.
• At Emmanuel we offer a “kid’s message” during the early part of the worship service, followed by a “children’s church” in the kid’s classroom for those up to 10 years old or still in elementary school. The message is a short story that usually has some sort of lesson related to it and in children’s church we usually discuss the story in more depth and follow it with a craft or activity that helps the story (and the lesson!) sink in.
• A nursery is available for those under 3.
• We offer a “chat time ” in a safe space for those over 10 who want some time to share what is on their mind.
• We always have two adults with the children and their safety and education is our top priority.
***********************************
The kids still need items to keep doing preliminary plantings and to prep for future gardening success. If you have any of the following we could use them, as we are trying hard to do gardening and recycling for free.
Pease put them on the table in the classroom.
Cardboard boxes (broken down if you can please)
2-liter soda bottles with tops
½ gallon milk waxed square cartons
Large plastic sided containers (It’s the flexible plastic that I need, like large yogurt, sour cream, whipped cream containers etc…)
1 gallon milk jugs (clear or not) w lids
1½ quart ice cream containers
Old pool noodles of any length
odd or left-over worn-out socks
unused garden stakes
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

Emmanuel Presbyterian 3/27/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 3/27/24

March 27th, 2024 | Newsletter

Looking to Holy Week:

· Maundy Thursday, March 28th at 6:30 Supper of the Lamb at EPC:

o John and Terry Denton provide lamb and we all bring side dishes and desserts.

o We break bread together, have a brief liturgy of prayers and readings, and share memories and stories

o Just as Jesus gathered with his beloved disciples, we gather ourselves up in His presence to break bread and remember.

· Good Friday, March 29th at 6:30 in the sanctuary:

o We will have a quiet, contemplative service of Word, Prayer, and Lamentation, as we acknowledge the continuing ramifications of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world.

o Bring the burdens of your heart and put them upon the cross of Jesus Christ at this Good Friday service.

· Easter Sunday March 31, 10 a.m.

o Bring fresh flowers to place on the cross on Easter Sunday and we will see this cross flower as we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord.

o Enjoy special music, Easter tidings and treats.

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We will have a cross outside the front entrance of the church. Please bring flowers to help decorate it as we celebrate the resurrection of Christ from his earthly grave. It is covered with wire so you can easily weave your flower stems through to secure them in place. They can be from your yard, from the side of the road, of from the local grocery or florist. Yay, it is a glorious day. We will take pictures of you by the cross after service if you wish. 2022 Easter Cross
Last Sunday we celebrated Palm Sunday as we gathered outside for our annual Procession of the Palms in memory of the day Jesus approached Jerusalem, greeted by shouts of “Hosanna, Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord”
As a sidenote, the Palms that we use for this event were obtained through a partnership with the Presbyterian Hunger Program. They are harvested, processed and sold for use in Presbyterian churches across the USA. One more way the church is trying to be a good steward of this land that we are watching over.
Resurrection of the Lord
March 31, 2024
Easter Day
ART -- PRAYER
*Acts 10:34-43
or
Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
or
Acts 10:34-43
John 20:1-18
or
Mark 16:1-8
Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date Pulpit Liturgist Notes
3.31.24 Herring Karen R. Easter
4.7.24 Herring Sandra H Communion
4.14.24 Herring Mark S.
4.21.24 Herring Darrell H.
4.28.24 Herring Karen R.
5.5.24 Herring Ginia W. Communion
5.12.24 Herring Barb
5.19.24 Herring
5.26.24 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.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)
16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Quotes about prayer:
To desire revival…and at the same time to neglect (personal) prayer and devotion, is to wish one way and walk another. ~~ AW Tozer
You are invited…
Prayer is a gift from God, like life itself. Come join us some Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:00 pm (or so) to have both individual and group conversations with the Creator of the universe (how utterly cool is that!). It doesn’t have to be a long-term commitment, we enjoy visitors. We talk to God about a lot of things, focusing on the prayers of our congregation and our community, but including prayers for the world and everything in it.
We rejoice in the fellowship and the relational connection with God, and share the gift of prayer with you all.
EPC prayer group
OGHS
One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) is a significant initiative within the Presbyterian community. It is one of 4 special collections that are brought to the congregation in a calendar year, the others being Peace and Global Witness, Christmas Joy Offering and the Pentecost Offering. Typically received during Lent, each gift to OGHS supports hunger relief, development, and disaster assistance Your contribution makes a difference in the lives of those in need. 100% of what is donated will go to the Mid-Tennessee Presbytery to be sent where it is needed.. Although donations to any of these programs can be made at any time, next Sunday is the last day to contribute to the OGHS collections for 2024

OASIS

Volunteer opportunities for Oasis Center:
Contact Felisha at fbaquera@oasiscenter.org if you are interested in either of these.
1.Gosh Darn Gravel Gathering

Saturday 3/30/24
This A three-day gravel cycling event in Hickman County, TN.
6 – 6 - 10 A.M. Parking: Volunteers must be able to stand for 4 hours
M – 11 A.M. - 5 P.M. Aid Station: Volunteers will cheer on riders, refill water bottles, and hand out snacks.
East Nashville Beer Festival
SatSSaturday 4/13/2 Proceeds from this beer festival will benefit the Oasis Bike Workshop!
bbolVolunteers receive an event glass and our adoration. We need volunteers in an early shift or later
afte afternoon shift. Everyone will get a short break to enjoy the festival; however, there is no early entry.
11 a 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Volunteers will assist with check-in lines, hand out glasses, clean-up, lift and
Buc empty buckets. Many roles involve standing and can be made accessible for sitting as needed.
2:202 – 5:20 P.M. Volunteers will hand out glasses, clean-up, lift and empty buckets, and give out
wristbands. Many roles involve standing and can be made accessible for sitting as needed.
Great job EPC – 159 Goody Bags assembled!

Nueva Vida:
A request has come in for help from our Hispanic neighbors at Nueva Vida, a church we have partnered with in the past. They operate a food pantry that provides other necessities as well. Think of this as a Lenten “give to” item instead of a Lenten “give up” item. The following starred items are the most needed:
*Diapers (both those for children and for adults)
*Feminine hygiene products
*Laundry detergent and fabric softener
Cooking oil
Rice
*Red beans, black beans
*Tortilla corn flour
*Cornmeal
Beds of all sizes
Powdered milk
Warm weather gear - coats/hats/gloves/warm socks

This Sunday will be the last day to contribute to the collection for Nueva Vida.
Thank you so much for helping us meet this need and share in community.
Tax Help:
• United Way is using our sanctuary to provide free income tax preparation: January 31st – April 10th (for those making less than $70,000).
• Wednesdays only, by appointment 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Call 615-206-7560 or go online to: Unitedwayfilefree.com
• Pass the word to others who might be interested
Red Cross
Blood Drive update:
We have had two very successful blood drives and we want to build on that momentum. There is an attachment of a Red Cross Blood Drive flyer you can share on the front page of this email.
Date: May 31, 2024 (Friday) Time: Noon – 5:00 PM
sign up is now live, donor sign-ups are needed
go to: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
1. Key in zip code: EPC19
2. Click on : “Emmanuel Presbyterian Church” then choose your time slot

We need your ideas, we need your creativity, we need your networks. We are seeking collaborators for a variety of tasks in the months leading up to and on the day of the Blood drive, including:
• People with social media savvy to help make a plan for getting the word out
• People with creative skills to help develop flyers, messaging, and thank you tokens
• People with extensive networks that can help recruit donors
• People willing to help on the day of the drive to check in donors, make sure donors are offered thank you tokens, help place signage and help with clean up. If you are willing to be a partner in this meaningful mission work, please contact Barb Halverstadt at 615-473-3510 or via email at epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
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 of your check which mission you intend to support.
Financial Support for EPC:
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel 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, although currently, this is not working, see below.
In regards to the PayPal online donation function:
Staff and volunteers are working diligently to remedy the issues with our website donation function. Reconstruction was needed due to access issues and vendor changes have made the process more complicated than they were during initial set up of the account.
We apologize for any inconvenience this is causing for anyone, and we remain optimistic that this will be resolved within an unreasonable amount of time (not a typo) ��
Current donations should be made by mailing a check to the church or sending an online payment through your banking payment function. (Or in person, wink, wink)!
This is Holy Week:
Maundy Thursday Supper of the Lamb: We will gather at EPC on Maundy Thursday, March 28th at 6:30. John and Terry Denton provide lamb and we all bring side dishes and desserts. It is a beautiful time together and I encourage all to attend, truly a church family occasion. We break bread together, have a brief liturgy of prayers and readings, and share memories and stories. Just as Jesus gathered with his beloved disciples, we gather ourselves up in His presence to break bread and remember.
Good Friday, March 29th at 6:30: We gather in the sanctuary for a quiet, contemplative service of Word, Prayer, and Lamentation, acknowledging the continuing ramifications of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world.
Bring the burdens of your heart and put them upon the cross of Jesus Christ at this Good Friday service.
This same cross will flower on Easter morning as we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord.
Easter Sunday: We gather for our 10am Worship Service in great gladness to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Special music, the flowering cross, Easter tidings and treats.
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Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window!
Thanks to the following:
• March 31 - Karen and Fred
• April 7 - Marilyn
• Aoril 14 – Terry and Ginia
• April 21 - Jan
• April 28
• May 5 -
• May 12 – Barb
• May 19 - Claire
• If you would like to sign up, there is a list on the table next to the entrance/exit door from the sanctuary. Please pick a date that works for you. Sign up and if you remember, it is helpful to let me (Faith) know.
Communication:
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 it there, try the options below.
• 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 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.
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account.
• If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
• Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
• Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
Ongoing:
Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service
Mission/Fellowship Committee Mtg every 3rd Sunday 9:30 am…that’s this Sunday!
Session Mtg every 3rd Monday
Each Wednesday through April 10th – United Way tax prep workshops 1 pm – 6 pm.
Lectio Divina every Wednesday during Lent at 6 pm with a simple meal@ 6:30 pm.
2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm.
Collecting Lenten “gifts of love” for the Nueva Vida community through end of March, next Sunday will be the last Sunday for this opportunity to share our gifts with our Latina/Latino neighbors.
March 28: Maundy Thursday
March 29: Good Friday
March 30: Volunteer to help at the Oasis fundraiser: the Gosh Darn Gravel Gathering
March 31: Easter
April 18: Adam Bessar at 2nd Pres in Nashville 9-11 am to discuss “The Church in Nashville”
June 9-15: Montreat Youth Conference
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.
• Lent begins next week on Wednesday February 14th. Pastor Jane will offer a Lenten service complete with the marking of a cross on one’s forehead if you so choose. This is done as a way to pronounce the importance of Jesus Christ in your life.
• After the Lenten service is complete, there will be a meal served and a short Lectio Divina which is comprised of short bible readings, contemplation and a time to listen to what has turned out in past times to be deep meaningful conversations. At 7 pm there will be a short simple meal served.
• Please let Jane know if you are willing to bring one of the Lenten meals for sharing. You can reach her at 615.818.9727.
• The children, big and small, (all those under 18!) are invited to participate in a special practice time for something being planned on Palm Sunday. If possible, I need parents to allow their children to come to the kid’s classroom when Jane finishes her sermon, sometime during the offertory til the end of church. Thank you.
• At Emmanuel we offer a “kid’s message” during the early part of the worship service, followed by a “children’s church” in the kid’s classroom for those up to 10 years old or still in elementary school. The message is a short story that usually has some sort of lesson related to it and in children’s church we usually discuss the story in more depth and follow it with a craft or activity that helps the story (and the lesson!) sink in.
• A nursery is available for those under 3.
• We offer a “chat time ” in a safe space for those over 10 who want some time to share what is on their mind.
• We always have two adults with the children and their safety and education is our top priority.
***********************************
The kids still need items to keep doing preliminary plantings and to prep for future gardening success. If you have any of the following, we could use them. Please put them on a table in the pavilion or bring to the classroom.
2-liter coke bottles with tops 1½ quart ice cream containers
½ gallon milk jugs (clear or not) w lids ½ gallon milk waxed square boxes
old pool noodles of any length Large yogurt or sour cream containers
more toilet paper rolls odd or left-over worn-out socks
Thank you.
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

Emmanuel Presbyterian 3/20/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 3/20/24

March 20th, 2024 | Newsletter

Let’s read together!
As Holy Week approaches, let’s prepare our hearts and minds with a rich, brief read: Jon Meacham’s The Hope of Glory.
RSVP to Jane at janemherring@gmail.com if you want to attend Tuesday night zoom discussion.
Use “HOPE OF GLORY” in the subject line.
Pages 74-99 on Tuesday, March 26 at 7pm

Download Newsletter

Don’t forget to open the newly added attachment to see Sunday’s order of worship
Lenten Wednesdays: Lectio Divina at 6pm and simple Lenten Supper at 6:30 -
Sign up to bring a simple supper of soup and bread, or beans and rice - something easy to share.
From 6-6:30 we will read and contemplate scripture.
At 6:30 we will gather around the table for a simple supper, customary for Lent.
Please sign up for one of the Wednesdays in Lent to bring a simple supper for sharing: email janemherring@gmail.com
March 13, 20, or 27.
Also:
Looking to Holy Week:
Maundy Thursday Supper of the Lamb: We will gather at EPC on Maundy Thursday, March 28th at 6:30. John and Terry Denton provide lamb and we all bring side dishes and desserts. It is a beautiful time together and I encourage all to attend, truly a church family occasion. We break bread together, have a brief liturgy of prayers and readings, and share memories and stories. Just as Jesus gathered with his beloved disciples, we gather ourselves up in His presence to break bread and remember.
Good Friday, March 29th at 6:30: We gather in the sanctuary for a quiet, contemplative service of Word, Prayer, and Lamentation, acknowledging the continuing ramifications of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world.
Bring the burdens of your heart and put them upon the cross of Jesus Christ at this Good Friday service.
Bring fresh flowers to place on the cross on Easter Sunday and we will see this same cross flower as we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord.
READINGS FOR THE COMING WEEK
READINGS FOR THE COMING WEEK
Liturgy of the Palms (March 24, 2024)
• Psalm
o Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
• Gospel
o Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16
Liturgy of the Passion (March 24, 2024)
• First reading
o Isaiah 50:4-9a
• Psalm
o Psalm 31:9-16
• Second reading
o Philippians 2:5-11
• Gospel
o Mark 14:1-15:47 or Mark 15:1-39, (40-47)
Lenten Wednesdays: Lectio Divina at 6pm and simple Lenten Supper at 6:30 -
Sign up to bring a simple supper of soup and bread, or beans and rice - something easy to share.
From 6-6:30 we will read and contemplate scripture.
At 6:30 we will gather around the table for a simple supper, customary for Lent.
Please sign up for one of the Wednesdays in Lent to bring a simple supper for sharing: email janemherring@gmail.com
March 27.
Looking to Holy Week:
• Maundy Thursday, March 28th at 6:30 Supper of the Lamb at EPC:
o John and Terry Denton provide lamb and we all bring side dishes and desserts.
o We break bread together, have a brief liturgy of prayers and readings, and share memories and stories
o Just as Jesus gathered with his beloved disciples, we gather ourselves up in His presence to break bread and remember
• Good Friday, March 29th at 6:30 in the sanctuary:
o We will have a quiet, contemplative service of Word, Prayer, and Lamentation, as we acknowledge the continuing ramifications of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world.
o Bring the burdens of your heart and put them upon the cross of Jesus Christ at this Good Friday service.
• Easter Sunday March 31:
o Bring fresh flowers to place on the cross on Easter Sunday and we will see this same cross flower as we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord.
Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date Pulpit Liturgist Notes
3.24.24 Herring Sara or Greg B. Presentations by Greg B. and by EPC children
3.31.24 Herring Karen R. Easter
4.7.24 Herring Sandra H Communion
4.14.24 Herring Mark S.
4.21.24 Herring Darrell H.
4.28.24 Herring Karen R.
5.5.24 Herring Ginia W. Communion
5.12.24 Herring Barb
5.19.24 Herring
5.26.24 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.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Luke 6:27-28 (NIV)
27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
Quotes about prayer:
Prayer is not monologue, but dialogue; God’s voice is its most essential part. Listening to God’s voice is the secret of the assurance that He will listen to mine. ~ Andy Murray
You are invited…
During the Lenten season, the EPC prayer group gathers on Wednesdays after the Lectio Divina service and supper to lift the prayers of the congregation and others. Come join us for reflection, followed by fellowship and then prayer. What more could you ask for!
It is our fervent prayer that this ministry is a blessing to the rest of our EPC family and beyond.
EPC prayer group
OGHS
One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) is a significant initiative within the Presbyterian community. For 75 years, it has allowed Presbyterians to extend God’s love to our neighbors in need across the globe. This program addresses critical issues such as disaster relief, hunger prevention, and community development. Below is a small sample of the help that’s been offered:
1. Three Programs Supported by OGHS:
o Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA): Provides initial disaster response and ongoing community development, ensuring safety, sustenance, and hope for affected individuals.
o Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP): Works to relieve hunger by distributing food and seeds, impacting 22 countries.
o Self-Development of People: Empowers communities to break free from poverty and oppression.
2. Your Impact:
o PDA has granted $3.1 million in the United States and 35 countries.
o PHP has given 90 grants in 22 countries, distributing over 55,000 pounds of seeds and seedlings for farming.
o 228,318 Gift of the Heart Kits and Blankets have been distributed.
o 291 certified PC (USA) Earth Care congregations contribute to caring for creation.
o 875 chickens were distributed in Guatemala and Colombia.
o A $5,500 grant supported small farmers in South Sudan.
o 105 women became self-employed in Malawi.
o 872 Presbyterian congregations purchased eco-palms for sustainable forestry and livelihoods.
o 152 people regained their land in Sri Lanka.
3. How to Participate:
o Typically received during Lent, each gift to OGHS supports hunger relief, development, and disaster assistance.
o Your contribution makes a difference in the lives of those in need. 100% of what is donated will go to the Mid-Tennessee Presbytery to be sent where it is needed.
OASIS
Great job EPC – 159 Goody Bags assembled! Delivery will be on March 21st and Oasis is thrilled because their stock was running low. Huge thank you to all of you who participated.
159 Goody Bags – March 2024
ALSO THIS…
Volunteers needed for GOSH DARN GRAVEL GATHERING
Saturday 3/30/24…This three-day gravel cycling event in Hickman County, TN is back for the seventh year with proceeds benefiting Oasis Bike Workshop! Volunteers will receive an event t-shirt, post-ride meal, and non-transferable free entry to next year’s even. They are also welcome to camp out on Friday or Saturday night. Tasks range from greeters, and registration help, to bonfire keepers and aid station volunteers. Use this link for more information and click the contact button: www.oasisbikeworkshop.org
Bike check-in and rider registration
AND THIS
East Nashville Beer Festival needs volunteer help
April 23, 2024 from 11 am- 2:30pm or 2pm – 5:30 pm
Contact Felisha at fbaquera@oasiscenter.org
Nueva Vida:
A request has come in for help from our Hispanic neighbors at Nueva Vida, a church we have partnered with in the past. They operate a food pantry that provides other necessities as well. Think of this as a Lenten “give to” item instead of a Lenten “give up” item. The following starred items are the most needed:
*Diapers (both those for children and for adults) *Feminine hygiene products
*Laundry detergent and fabric softener
Cooking oil
Rice
*Red beans, black beans
*Tortilla corn flour
*Cornmeal
Beds of all sizes
Powdered milk
Warm weather gear - coats/hats/gloves/warm socks
There is a collection box outside the children’s classroom. Thank you so much for helping us meet this need.
Tax Help:
• Note the additional date option below -
• United Way is using our sanctuary to provide free income tax preparation: January 31st – April 10th (for those making less than $70,000).
• There are appointments now available on Saturday March 23
• Wednesdays only, by appointment 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Call 615-206-7560 or go online to: Unitedwayfilefree.com
• Pass the word to others who might be interested
•
Red Cross
Blood Drive update:
We have had two very successful blood drives and we want to build on that momentum. There is an attachment of a Red Cross Blood Drive flyer you can share on the front page of this email.
Date: May 31, 2024 (Friday) Time: Noon – 5:00 PM
sign up is now live, donor sign ups are needed
go to: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
1. Key in zip code: EPC19
2. Click on : “Emmanuel Presbyterian Church” then choose your time slot
We need your ideas, we need your creativity, we need your networks. We are seeking collaborators for a variety of tasks in the months leading up to and on the day of the Blood drive, including:
• People with social media savvy to help make a plan for getting the word out
• People with creative skills to help develop flyers, messaging, and thank you tokens
• People with extensive networks that can help recruit donors
• People willing to help on the day of the drive to check in donors, make sure donors are offered thank you tokens, help place signage and help with clean up. If you are willing to be a partner in this meaningful mission work, please contact Barb Halverstadt at 615-473-3510 or via email at epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
Financial Support:
As you may have noticed from our lengthy Mission section, we are involved in many projects in multiple ways. Some of our funding comes from the budgeted mission or other committee funds and some of it comes through specially designated funds from members or previous members of our congregation. 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 of your check which mission you intend to support.
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel 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, although currently, this is not working, see below.
In regards to the PayPal online donation function:
We now have access to the PayPal account which was part of the problem, but we still must get the donation button function working again on our website. Frustrations and aggravations are duly noted. If it helps any, they are equally shared by others.
Current donations should be made by mailing a check to the church or sending an online payment through your banking payment function. (Or in person, wink, wink)!
One of our upcoming fellowship and worship activities will be the Supper of the Lamb. The other is the weekly zoom reading of John Meacham’s book,The Hope of Glory. See below for details on both events.
Looking forward to Holy Week:
Maundy Thursday Supper of the Lamb: We will gather at EPC on Maundy Thursday, March 28th at 6:30. John and Terry Denton provide lamb and we all bring side dishes and desserts. It is a beautiful time together and I encourage all to attend, truly a church family occasion. We break bread together, have a brief liturgy of prayers and readings, and share memories and stories. Just as Jesus gathered with his beloved disciples, we gather ourselves up in His presence to break bread and remember.
Good Friday, March 29th at 6:30: We gather in the sanctuary for a quiet, contemplative service of Word, Prayer, and Lamentation, acknowledging the continuing ramifications of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world.
Bring the burdens of your heart and put them upon the cross of Jesus Christ at this Good Friday service.
This same cross will flower on Easter morning as we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord.
Easter Sunday: We gather for our 10am Worship Service in great gladness to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Special music, the flowering cross, Easter tidings and treats.
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Last Tuesday was the second of three Tuesday night Zoom group discussions of Jon Meacham’s The Hope of Glory.
Come on in to the Zoom Room @7pm. Check your email for link to enter on Tuesdays.
I hope folks will have questions and comments, but please feel free to join in for just listening.
We are a richly varied community and benefit from each other’s thoughts and experiences, whether they are similar to our own or very different - part of the beauty of being the Body of Christ together.

also

Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window!
Thank to the following:

• March 24 - Claire
• March 31 - Karen and Fred
• April 7 - Marilyn
• Aoril 14
• April 21
• April 28
• May 5 - Barb
• May 12 – Claire
• If you would like to sign up, there is a list on the table next to the entrance/exit door from the sanctuary. Please pick a date that works for you. Sign up and if you remember, it is helpful to let me (Faith) know.
Communication:
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 it there, try the options below.
• 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 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.
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account.
• If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
• Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
• Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
Ongoing:
Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service
Mission/Fellowship Committee Mtg every 3rd Sunday 9:30 am…that’s this Sunday!
Session Mtg every 3rd Monday
Each Wednesday through April 10th – United Way tax prep workshops 1 pm – 6 pm.
Lectio Divina every Wednesday during Lent at 6 pm with a simple meal@ 6:30 pm.
2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm.
Collecting Lenten “gifts of love” for the Nueva Vida community through end of March.
March 24: Palm Sunday
March 24: Garden plot building after church in pavilion
March 28: Maunday Thursday
March 29: Good Friday
March 30: Volunteer to help at the Oasis fundraiser: the Gosh Darn Gravel Gathering
March 31: Easter
June 9-15: Montreat Youth Conference
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.
• Lent begins next week on Wednesday February 14th. Pastor Jane will offer a Lenten service complete with the marking of a cross on one’s forehead if you so choose. This is done as a way to pronounce the importance of Jesus Christ in your life.
• After the Lenten service is complete, there will be a meal served and a short Lectio Divina which is comprised of short bible readings, contemplation and a time to listen to what has turned out in past times to be deep meaningful conversations. At 7 pm there will be a short simple meal served.
• Please let Jane know if you are willing to bring one of the Lenten meals for sharing. You can reach her at 615.818.9727.
• The children, big and small, (all those under 18!) are invited to participate in a special practice time for something being planned on Palm Sunday. If possible, I need parents to allow their children to come to the kid’s classroom when Jane finishes her sermon, sometime during the offertory til the end of church. Thank you.
• At Emmanuel we offer a “kid’s message” during the early part of the worship service, followed by a “children’s church” in the kid’s classroom for those up to 10 years old or still in elementary school. The message is a short story that usually has some sort of lesson related to it and in children’s church we usually discuss the story in more depth and follow it with a craft or activity that helps the story (and the lesson!) sink in.
• A nursery is available for those under 3.
• We offer a “chat time ” in a safe space for those over 10 who want some time to share what is on their mind.
• We always have two adults with the children and their safety and education is our top priority.
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Hats off to John D for stepping up and agreeing to pick up the lumber and building the requested new garden boxes. That gives all the rest of y’all an excuse to go home and relax after next Sunday’s service.
The kids still need items to keep doing preliminary plantings and to prep for future gardening success. If you have any of the following, we could use them. Please put on a table in the pavilion.
clear 2-liter soda bottles with lids 1½ quart ice cream containers
½ gallon milk jugs (clear or not) w lids any 2’ or 3’ pieces of scrap gutter
old pool noodles of any length Large yogurt or sour cream containers
more toilet paper rolls odd or left-over mismatched socks
Thank you.
Success! Elizabeth’s tiny little tomato sprout. I bet it will produce the best tasting ones you ever ate! It will go in the garden after temps are consistently warmer.
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

Emmanuel Presbyterian 3/13/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 3/13/24

March 13th, 2024 | Newsletter

Let’s read together!
As Holy Week approaches, let’s prepare our hearts and minds with a rich, brief read: Jon Meacham’s The Hope of Glory.
RSVP to Jane at janemherring@gmail.com if you want to attend Tuesday night zoom discussion.
Use “HOPE OF GLORY” in the subject line.
Pages 48-73 on Tuesday, March 19 at 7pm
Pages 74-99 on Tuesday, March 26 at 7pm

Download Newsletter

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Don’t forget to open the newly added attachment to see Sunday’s order of worship
Lenten Wednesdays: Lectio Divina at 6pm and simple Lenten Supper at 6:30 -
Sign up to bring a simple supper of soup and bread, or beans and rice - something easy to share.
From 6-6:30 we will read and contemplate scripture.
At 6:30 we will gather around the table for a simple supper, customary for Lent.
Please sign up for one of the Wednesdays in Lent to bring a simple supper for sharing: email janemherring@gmail.com
March 13, 20, or 27.
Also:
Looking to Holy Week:
Maundy Thursday Supper of the Lamb: We will gather at EPC on Maundy Thursday, March 28th at 6:30. John and Terry Denton provide lamb and we all bring side dishes and desserts. It is a beautiful time together and I encourage all to attend, truly a church family occasion. We break bread together, have a brief liturgy of prayers and readings, and share memories and stories. Just as Jesus gathered with his beloved disciples, we gather ourselves up in His presence to break bread and remember.
Good Friday, March 29th at 6:30: We gather in the sanctuary for a quiet, contemplative service of Word, Prayer, and Lamentation, acknowledging the continuing ramifications of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world.
Bring the burdens of your heart and put them upon the cross of Jesus Christ at this Good Friday service.
Bring fresh flowers to place on the cross on Easter Sunday and we will see this same cross flower as we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord.
READINGS FOR THE COMING WEEK
Fifth Sunday in Lent (March 17, 2024)
• First reading
o Jeremiah 31:31-34
• Psalm
o Psalm 51:1-12 or Psalm 119:9-16
• Second reading
o Hebrews 5:5-10
• Gospel
o John 12:20-33
Pastor Jane Herring
Lenten Wednesdays: Lectio Divina at 6pm and simple Lenten Supper at 6:30 -
Sign up to bring a simple supper of soup and bread, or beans and rice - something easy to share.
From 6-6:30 we will read and contemplate scripture.
At 6:30 we will gather around the table for a simple supper, customary for Lent.
Please sign up for one of the Wednesdays in Lent to bring a simple supper for sharing: email janemherring@gmail.com
March 20 or 27.
Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date Pulpit Liturgist Notes
3.17.24 Herring Marilyn L. Assemble Goody Bags
3.24.24 Herring Sara or Greg B. Presentations by Greg B. and by EPC children
3.31.24 Herring Karen R. Easter
4.7.24 Herring Sandra H Communion
4.14.24 Herring Mark S.
4.21.24 Herring Darrell H.
4.28.24 Herring Karen R.
5.5.24 Herring Ginia W. Communion
5.12.24 Herring
5.19.24 Herring
5.26.24 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.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Job 42:10 (NIV)
10 After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before.
Quotes about prayer:
Prayers outlive the lives of those who uttered them; outlive a generation, outlive an age, outlive a world. EM Bounds
You are invited…
During the Lenten season, the EPC prayer group gathers on Wednesdays after the Lectio Divina service and supper to lift the prayers of the congregation and others. Come join us for reflection, followed by fellowship and then prayer. What more could you ask for!
It is our fervent prayer that this ministry is a blessing to the rest of our EPC family and beyond.
EPC prayer group
Oasis:
A little bird told me we will be assembling goody bags this Sunday…
ALSO THIS…
Benefit concert by Breeland and Friends:
March 26th at 7:30 at the Ryman
NEW ARTISTS ANNOUNCED!
Amazon Presents:
BRELAND & FRIENDS Benefit Concert for Oasis Center
all-star lineup just got all-starrier!
Quinn XCII, Matt Stell, Dylan Marlowe, and Anthony Hamilton are the newest artists added to the 3rd Annual BRELAND & Friends' already stacked lineup!
Previously announced artists include Josh Groban, Walker Hayes, the War and Treaty, Chase Rice, Avery Anna, Caitlyn Smith, Dalton Dover, and Drake White!
March 26th at 7:30 at the Ryman. Tickets start at $30.
AND THIS…
Volunteers needed for GOSH DARN GRAVEL GATHERING
Saturday 3/30/24…This three-day gravel cycling event in Hickman County, TN is back for the seventh year with proceeds benefiting Oasis Bike Workshop! Volunteers will receive an event t-shirt, post-ride meal, and non-transferable free entry to next year’s even. They are also welcome to camp out on Friday or Saturday night. Tasks range from greeters, and registration help, to bonfire keepers and aid station volunteers. Use this link for more information and click the contact button: www.oasisbikeworkshop.org
Bike check-in and rider registration
AND THIS
East Nashville Beer Festival needs volunteer help
April 23, 2024 from 11 am- 2:30pm or 2pm – 5:30 pm
Contact Felisha at fbaquera@oasiscenter.org
Nueva Vida:
A request has come in for help from our Hispanic neighbors at Nueva Vida, a church we have partnered with in the past. They operate a food pantry that provides other necessities as well. Think of this as a Lenten “give to” item instead of a Lenten “give up” item. The following starred items are the most needed:
*Diapers (both those for children and for adults) *Feminine hygiene products
*Laundry detergent and fabric softener
Cooking oil
Rice
*Red beans, black beans
*Tortilla corn flour
*Cornmeal
Beds of all sizes
Powdered milk
Warm weather gear - coats/hats/gloves/warm socks
There is a collection box outside the children’s classroom. Thank you so much for helping us meet this need.
Tax Help:
• UnitedWay is using our sanctuary to provide free income tax preparation: January 31st – April 10th (for those making less than $70,000).
• Wednesdays only, by appointment 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Call 615-206-7560 or go online to: Unitedwayfilefree.com
• Pass the word to others who might be interested.
Red Cross
Blood Drive update:
We have had two very successful blood drives and we want to build on that momentum. There is an attachment of a Red Cross Blood Drive flyer you can share on the front page of this email.
Date: May 31, 2024 (Friday) Time: Noon – 5:00 PM
sign up is now live:
1. go to: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
2. Key in zip code: 37221
3. Click on: “Load more results” until you see May 31, 2024
4. Click on : “Emmanuel Presbyterian Church” then choose your time slot

We need your ideas, we need your creativity, we need your networks. We are seeking collaborators for a variety of tasks in the months leading up to and on the day of the Blood drive, including:
• People with social media savvy to help make a plan for getting the word out
• People with creative skills to help develop flyers, messaging, and thank you tokens
• People with extensive networks that can help recruit donors
• People willing to help on the day of the drive to check in donors, make sure donors are offered thank you tokens, help place signage and help with clean up. If you are willing to be a partner in this meaningful mission work, please contact Barb Halverstadt at 615-473-3510 or via email at epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
Financial Support:
As you may have noticed from our lengthy Mission section, we are involved in many projects in multiple ways. Some of our funding comes from the budgeted mission or other committee funds and some of it comes through specially designated funds from members or previous members of our congregation. 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 of your check which mission you intend to support.
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel 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, although currently, this is not working, see below.
In regards to the PayPal online donation function:
We now have access to the PayPal account which was part of the problem, but we still must get the donation button function working again on our website. Frustrations and aggravations are duly noted. If it helps any, they are equally shared by others.
Current donations should be made by mailing a check to the church or sending an online payment through your banking payment function. (Or in person, wink, wink)!
One of our upcoming fellowship and worship activities will be the Supper of the Lamb. The other is the weekly zoom reading of John Meacham’s book,The Hope of Glory. See below for details on both events.
Looking forward to Holy Week:
Maundy Thursday Supper of the Lamb: We will gather at EPC on Maundy Thursday, March 28th at 6:30. John and Terry Denton provide lamb and we all bring side dishes and desserts. It is a beautiful time together and I encourage all to attend, truly a church family occasion. We break bread together, have a brief liturgy of prayers and readings, and share memories and stories. Just as Jesus gathered with his beloved disciples, we gather ourselves up in His presence to break bread and remember.
Good Friday, March 29th at 6:30: We gather in the sanctuary for a quiet, contemplative service of Word, Prayer, and Lamentation, acknowledging the continuing ramifications of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world.
Bring the burdens of your heart and put them upon the cross of Jesus Christ at this Good Friday service.
This same cross will flower on Easter morning as we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord.
Easter Sunday: We gather for our 10am Worship Service in great gladness to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Special music, the flowering cross, Easter tidings and treats.
Last Tuesday was the first of three Tuesday night Zoom group discussions of Jon Meacham’s The Hope of Glory.
Come on in to the Zoom Room @7pm. Check your email for link to enter on Tuesdays.
I hope folks will have questions and comments, but please feel free to join in for just listening.
We are a richly varied community and benefit from each other’s thoughts and experiences, whether they are similar to our own or very different - part of the beauty of being the Body of Christ together.
Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window!
Thank to the following:
• March 10 - Doug and Sue
• March 17 - Doug and Sue
• March 24 - Claire
• March 31 - Karen and Fred
• April 7 - Marilyn
• Aoril 14
• April 21
• April 28
• May 5 - Barb
• May 12 – Claire
• If you would like to sign up, there is a sheet on the stand in back. Please pick a date that works for you. Sign up and if you remember, it is helpful to let me know.
Communication:
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 it there, try the options below.
• 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 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.
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account.
• If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
• Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
• Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
Ongoing:
Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service
Mission/Fellowship Committee Mtg every 3rd Sunday 9:30 am…that’s this Sunday!
Session Mtg every 3rd Monday
Each Wednesday through April 10th – United Way tax prep workshops 1 pm – 6 pm.
Lectio Divina every Wednesday during Lent at 6 pm with a simple meal@ 6:30 pm.
2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm.
Collecting Lenten “gifts of love” for the Nueva Vida community through end of March.
March 24: Palm Sunday
March 24: Garden plot building after church in pavilion
March 28: Maunday Thursday
March 29: Good Friday
March 30: Volunteer to help at the Oasis fundraiser: the Gosh Darn Gravel Gathering
March 31: Easter
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.
• Lent begins next week on Wednesday February 14th. Pastor Jane will offer a Lenten service complete with the marking of a cross on one’s forehead if you so choose. This is done as a way to pronounce the importance of Jesus Christ in your life.
• After the Lenten service is complete, there will be a meal served and a short Lectio Divina which is comprised of short bible readings, contemplation and a time to listen to what has turned out in past times to be deep meaningful conversations. At 7 pm there will be a short simple meal served.
• Please let Jane know if you are willing to bring one of the Lenten meals for sharing. You can reach her at 615.818.9727.
• The children, big and small, (all those under 18!) are invited to participate in a special practice time for something being planned on Palm Sunday. If possible, I need parents to allow their children to come to the kid’s classroom when Jane finishes her sermon, sometime during the offertory til the end of church. Thank you.
• At Emmanuel we offer a “kid’s message” during the early part of the worship service, followed by a “children’s church” in the kid’s classroom for those up to 10 years old or still in elementary school. The message is a short story that usually has some sort of lesson related to it and in children’s church we usually discuss the story in more depth and follow it with a craft or activity that helps the story (and the lesson!) sink in.
• A nursery is available for those under 3.
• We offer a “chat time ” in a safe space for those over 10 who want some time to share what is on their mind.
• We always have two adults with the children and their safety and education is our top priority.
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•Building and Grounds:
Due to the success of last year’s gardening efforts, we need 3 more plots. If you can help do some sawing and hammering after church on Sunday March 24th, it would be oh so greatly appreciated. Lunch provided. All supplies provided but a circular saw or two and extra tape measures would be nice. Bring your own hammer and safety goggles. See Faith for details.
Also needed for new seedlings:
Large yogurt or sour cream containers clear 2-liter soda bottles
½ gallon milk jugs (clear or not) ½ quart ice cream containers
old pool noodles of any length any 2’ or 3’ pieces of scrap gutter
If you have any of these items, please bring to the children’s classroom. Thank you.
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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March 6th, 2024 | Newsletter

Let’s read together!
As Holy Week approaches, let’s prepare our hearts and minds with a rich, brief read: Jon Meacham’s The Hope of Glory.
RSVP to Jane at janemherring@gmail.com if you want to attend Tuesday night zoom discussion.
Use “HOPE OF GLORY” in the subject line.
Pages 3-47 on Tuesday, March 12 at 7pm
Pages 48-73 on Tuesday, March 19 at 7pm
Pages 74-99 on Tuesday, March 26 at 7pm

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Don’t forget to open the newly added attachment to see Sunday’s order of worship
Lenten Wednesdays: Lectio Divina at 6pm and simple Lenten Supper at 6:30 -
Sign up to bring a simple supper of soup and bread, or beans and rice - something easy to share.
From 6-6:30 we will read and contemplate scripture.
At 6:30 we will gather around the table for a simple supper, customary for Lent.
Please sign up for one of the Wednesdays in Lent to bring a simple supper for sharing: email janemherring@gmail.com
March 13, 20, or 27.
Also:
Looking to Holy Week:
Maundy Thursday Supper of the Lamb: We will gather at EPC on Maundy Thursday, March 28th at 6:30. John and Terry Denton provide lamb and we all bring side dishes and desserts. It is a beautiful time together and I encourage all to attend, truly a church family occasion. We break bread together, have a brief liturgy of prayers and readings, and share memories and stories. Just as Jesus gathered with his beloved disciples, we gather ourselves up in His presence to break bread and remember.
Good Friday, March 29th at 6:30: We gather in the sanctuary for a quiet, contemplative service of Word, Prayer, and Lamentation, acknowledging the continuing ramifications of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world.
Bring the burdens of your heart and put them upon the cross of Jesus Christ at this Good Friday service.
Bring fresh flowers to place on the cross on Easter Sunday and we will see this same cross flower as we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord.
Fourth Sunday in Lent (March 10, 2024)
• First reading
o Numbers 21:4-9
• Psalm
o Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22
• Second reading
o Ephesians 2:1-10
• Gospel
o John 3:14-21
Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date Pulpit Liturgist Notes
3.10.24 Herring Barbara D. Daylight Savings Time starts
3.17.24 Herring Marilyn L. Assemble Goody Bags
3.24.24 Herring Sara or Greg B. Presentations by Greg B. and by EPC children
3.31.24 Herring Karen R. Easter
4.7.24 Herring Sandra H Communion
4.14.24 Herring Mark S.
4.21.24 Herring Darrell H.
4.28.24 Herring Karen R.
5.5.24 Herring Ginia W. Communion
5.12.24 Herring
5.19.24 Herring
5.26.24 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.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Job 42:10 (NIV)
10 After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before.
Quotes about prayer:
Prayers outlive the lives of those who uttered them; outlive a generation, outlive an age, outlive a world. EM Bounds
You are invited…
During the Lenten season, the EPC prayer group gathers on Wednesdays after the Lectio Divina service and supper to lift the prayers of the congregation and others. Come join us for reflection, followed by fellowship and then prayer. What more could you ask for!
It is our fervent prayer that this ministry is a blessing to the rest of our EPC family and beyond.
EPC prayer group
Red Cross
Blood Drive update:
We have had two very successful blood drives and we want to build on that momentum. There is an attachment of a Red Cross Blood Drive flyer you can share on the front page of this email.
Date: May 31, 2024 (Friday) Time: Noon – 5:00 PM
• Online sign up is now live:
1. go to: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
2. Key in zip code: 37221
3. Click on: “Load more results” until you see May 31, 2024
4. Click on : “Emmanuel Presbyterian Church” then choose your time slot
We need your ideas, we need your creativity, we need your networks. We are seeking collaborators for a variety of tasks in the months leading up to and on the day of the Blood drive, including:
• People with social media savvy to help make a plan for getting the word out
• People with creative skills to help develop flyers, messaging, and thank you tokens
• People with extensive networks that can help recruit donors
• People willing to help on the day of the drive to check in donors, make sure donors are offered thank you tokens, help place signage and help with clean up. If you are willing to be a partner in this meaningful mission work, please contact Barb Halverstadt at 615-473-3510 or via email at epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
Tax Help:
• UnitedWay is using our sanctuary to provide free income tax preparation: January 31st – April 10th (for those making less than $70,000).
• Wednesdays only, by appointment 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Call 615-206-7560 or go online to: Unitedwayfilefree.com
• Pass the word to others who might be interested
Oasis:
GOSH DARN GRAVEL GATHERING
Saturday 3/30/24…This three-day gravel cycling event in Hickman County, TN is back for the seventh year with proceeds benefiting Oasis Bike Workshop! Volunteers will receive an event t-shirt, post-ride meal, and non-transferable free entry to next year’s even. They are also welcome to camp out on Friday or Saturday night. Tasks range from greeters, and registration help, to bonfire keepers and aid station volunteers. Use this link for more information and click the contact button: www.oasisbikeworkshop.org
Bike check-in and rider registration
Nueva Vida:
A request has come in for help from our Hispanic neighbors at Nueva Vida, a church we have partnered with in the past. They operate a food pantry that provides other necessities as well. Think of this as a Lenten “give to” item instead of a Lenten “give up” item. The following starred items are the most needed:
*Diapers (both those for children and for adults) *Feminine hygiene products
*Laundry detergent and fabric softener
Cooking oil
Rice *Red beans, black beans
*Tortilla corn flour *Cornmeal
Beds of all sizes
Powdered milk
Warm weather gear - coats/hats/gloves/warm socks
There is a collection box outside the children’s classroom. Thank you so much for helping us meet this need.
Financial Support:
As you may have noticed from our lengthy Mission section, we are involved in many projects in multiple ways. Some of our funding comes from the budgeted mission or other committee funds and some of it comes through specially designated funds from members or previous members of our congregation. 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 of your check which mission you intend to support.
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel 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, although currently, this is not working, see below.
In regards to the PayPal online donation function:
We now have access to the PayPal account which was part of the problem, but we still must get the donation button function working again on our website. Frustrations and aggravations are duly noted. If it helps any, they are equally shared by others.
Current donations should be made by mailing a check to the church or sending an online payment through your banking payment function. (Or in person, wink, wink)!
Our upcoming fellowship and worship activity will be the Supper of the Lamb. See below.
Looking to Holy Week:
Maundy Thursday Supper of the Lamb: We will gather at EPC on Maundy Thursday, March 28th at 6:30. John and Terry Denton provide lamb and we all bring side dishes and desserts. It is a beautiful time together and I encourage all to attend, truly a church family occasion. We break bread together, have a brief liturgy of prayers and readings, and share memories and stories. Just as Jesus gathered with his beloved disciples, we gather ourselves up in His presence to break bread and remember.
Good Friday, March 29th at 6:30: We gather in the sanctuary for a quiet, contemplative service of Word, Prayer, and Lamentation, acknowledging the continuing ramifications of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world.
Bring the burdens of your heart and put them upon the cross of Jesus Christ at this Good Friday service.
This same cross will flower on Easter morning as we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord.
Easter Sunday: We gather for our 10am Worship Service in great gladness to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Special music, the flowering cross, Easter tidings and treats.
Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window!
Thank to the following:
• March 10 - Doug and Sue
• March 17 - Doug and Sue
• March 24 - Claire
• March 31 - Karen and Fred
• If you would like to sign up, there is a sheet on the stand in back. Please pick a date that works for you.
Communication:
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 it there, try the options below.
• 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 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.
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account.
• If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
• Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
• Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
Ongoing:
Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service
Mission/Fellowship Committee Mtg every 3rd Sunday 9:30 am
Session Mtg every 3rd Monday
Prayer Service every Wednesday at EPC at 6pm
Each Wednesday through April 10th – United Way tax prep workshops 1 pm – 6 pm.
2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm.
Collecting Lenten “gifts of love” for the Nueva Vida community through end of March.
Lectio Divina every Wednesday during Lent at 6 pm with a simple meal@ 6:30 pm.
March 24: Palm Sunday
March 28: Maunday Thursday
March 29: Good Friday
March 30: Volunteer to help at the Oasis fundraiser: the Gosh Darn Gravel Gathering
March 31: Easter
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.
• Lent begins next week on Wednesday February 14th. Pastor Jane will offer a Lenten service complete with the marking of a cross on one’s forehead if you so choose. This is done as a way to pronounce the importance of Jesus Christ in your life.
• After the Lenten service is complete, there will be a meal served and a short Lectio Divina which is comprised of short bible readings, contemplation and a time to listen to what has turned out in past times to be deep meaningful conversations. At 7 pm there will be a short simple meal served.
• Please let Jane know if you are willing to bring one of the Lenten meals for sharing. You can reach her at 615.818.9727.
• The children, big and small, (all those under 18!) are invited to participate in a special practice time for something being planned on Palm Sunday. If possible, I need parents to allow their children to come to the kid’s classroom when Jane finishes her sermon, sometime during the offertory til the end of church. Thank you.
• At Emmanuel we offer a “kid’s message” during the early part of the worship service, followed by a “children’s church” in the kid’s classroom for those up to 10 years old or still in elementary school. The message is a short story that usually has some sort of lesson related to it and in children’s church we usually discuss the story in more depth and follow it with a craft or activity that helps the story (and the lesson!) sink in.
• A nursery is available for those under 3.
• We offer a “chat time ” in a safe space for those over 10 who want some time to share what is on their mind.
• We always have two adults with the children and their safety and education is our top priority.
***********************************
Celebrating our own!
School Concert Band celebrates success in competition
Way to go Teddy, part of a winning team!
Fairview High director Mark Judd is proud to see the success of the band this school year. Recently, he has been working with students in the FHS Concert Band as they practiced for an all-day Concert Performance Assessment at Middle Tennessee State University earlier this week.
“Our students have accomplished so much this year, including a 15-point jump from our highest team score last year,” said Judd. “I could not be prouder of the student’s continued commitment toward excellence.”
In addition to the 15-point jump from their highest team score last year, they also won third overall music at the West Tennessee Small Band Championships in October. They capped off their fall with an award-winning show at the Division 2 Band Championships at Stewart Creek High in November.
“Our kids put everything they could out on the field this season and performed amazingly,“ Judd said. “This year’s team put the Fairview Marching Band on the map, and I am so proud as a director of all of our team’s hard work.” The band and orchestra will also be busy in April with a special trip to perform in Orlando April 4-7.
• Organic seeds are now available for broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, green beans, peppers, spinach, and sweet corn. Also I have non-organic carnival blend sweet peppers, eggplant, mixed color marigolds, and butterfly/hummingbird friendly flower mix. These are available to anybody who wants to plant them in our gardens, church person or not.
• Let me know if you want to reserve a plot for this year. We have many spoken for already and see the need to build more.

Garden prep update:
• I think we have plenty of toilet paper rolls. Thank you for your help with that.
• A request went out earlier for 1 gallon milk or tea jugs but we have found those to be too heavy, so no more of those.
• When you finish up any ½ gallon milk containers, transparent or not, please bring them to the kid’s classroom. We will be turning those into watering cans.
• If you are an ice cream eater, please save your empty quart size containers and bring those to the kid’s classroom too. We will use them to hold all those wonderful toilet paper rolls for starting seeds.
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

Emmanuel Presbyterian 2/29/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 2/29/24

February 28th, 2024 | Newsletter

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READINGS FOR THE COMING WEEK Third Sunday in Lent (March 3, 2024)
1. First reading
1. Exodus 20:1-17
2. Psalm
1. Psalm 19
3. Second reading
1. 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
4. Gospel
1. John 2:13-22

• Every Wednesday night at 6:30, there will be a Lectio Divina which is comprised of short bible readings, contemplation and a time to listen to what has turned out in past times to be deep meaningful conversations. At 7 pm there will be a simple meal served. All are invited but please let Pastor Jane know if you plan to bring any food.
Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date Pulpit Liturgist Notes
3.3.24 Herring Sara or Greg B. Communion
3.10.24 Herring Barbara D. Daylight Savings Time starts
3.17.24 Herring Marilyn L. Assemble Goody Bags
3.24.24 Herring Sara or Greg B. Presentations by Greg B. and by EPC children
3.31.24 Herring Karen R. Easter
4.7.24 Herring Sandra H Communion
4.14.24 Herring Mark S.
4.21.24 Herring Darrell H.
4.28.24 Herring Karen R.
5.5.24 Herring Ginia W. Communion
5.12.24 Herring
5.19.24 Herring
5.26.24 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.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Acts 2:21 (NIV)
21 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’
Quotes about prayer:
God can handle your doubt, anger, fear, grief, confusion, and questions. You can bring everything to Him in prayer. - Rick Warren
You are invited…
The EPC prayer group is a small but dedicated group that meets on Wednesday evenings from roughly 6-7pm. It is a time to open your heart to offer God the praise and prayers of our congregation and those of your own. Barb sends out email requests for any prayers you would like lifted up in the belief that all prayers matter, all prayers are important and all prayers will be heard.
All prayers are kept confidential unless you specify otherwise. If your request is private or sensitive, you may request that your prayer be limited to Pastor Jane and Barbara. Confirmation emails will be sent affirming that your request was lifted.
As a small church, offering praise and prayers for those who are struggling, no matter the reason, sends a powerful message about the love we share and express for each other. If you feel called to do so, come join us on Wednesday night at 6.

It is our fervent prayer that this ministry is a blessing to the rest of our EPC family and beyond.
EPC prayer group
Red Cross
Blood Drive update:
We have had two very successful blood drives and we want to build on that momentum. There is an attachment of a Red Cross Blood Drive flyer you can share on the front page of this email.
Date: May 31, 2024 (Friday) Time: Noon – 5:00 PM  Online sign up is now live:
It is our fervent prayer that this ministry is a blessing to the rest of our EPC family and beyond. EPC prayer group
Missions: 1. 2. 3. 4.
go to: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
Key in zip code: 37221
Click on: “Load more results” until you see May 31, 2024
Click on : “Emmanuel Presbyterian Church” then choose your time slot
We need
collaborators for a variety of tasks in the months leading up to and on the day of the Blood drive, including:
your ideas, we need your creativity, we need your networks. We are seeking
 People with social media savvy to help make a plan for getting the word out
 People with creative skills to help develop flyers, messaging, and thank you tokens
 People with extensive networks that can help recruit donors
 People willing to help on the day of the drive to check in donors, make sure donors are offered thank you tokens, help place signage and help with clean up. If you are willing to be a partner in this meaningful mission work, please contact Barb Halverstadt at 615-473- 3510 or via email at epcbusiness9770@gmail.com

Tax Help:
 UnitedWay is using our sanctuary to provide free income tax preparation: January 31st – April 10th (for those making less than $70,000).
 Wednesdays only, by appointment 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 Call 615-206-7560 or go online to: Unitedwayfilefree.com
 Pass the word to others who might be interested
3Nueva Vida:
A request has come in for help from our Hispanic neighbors at Nueva Vida, a church we have partnered with in the past. They operate a food pantry that provides other necessities as well. Think of this as a Lenten “give to” item instead of a Lenten “give up” item. The following starred items are the most needed:
*Diapers (both those for children and for adults) *Feminine hygiene products *Laundry detergent and fabric softener Cooking oil
Rice *Red beans, black beans *Tortilla corn flour *Cornmeal
Beds of all sizes
Powdered milk
Warm weather gear - coats/hats/gloves/warm socks
There is a collection box outside the children’s classroom. Thank you so much for helping us meet this mission need.

Finance: Financial Support:
As you may have noticed from our lengthy Mission section, we are involved in many projects in multiple ways. Some of our funding comes from the budgeted mission or other committee funds and some of it comes through specially designated funds from members or previous members of our congregation. 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 of your check which mission you intend to support.
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel 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, although currently, this is not working, see below.
In regards to the PayPal online donation function:
We now have access to the PayPal account which was part of the problem, but we still must get the donation button function working again on our website. Frustrations and aggravations are duly noted. If it helps any, they are equally shared by others.
Current donations should be made by
mailing a check to the church or sending an online payment through your banking payment function. (Or in person, wink, wink)!
Financial Support:
As you may have noticed from our lengthy Mission section, we are involved in many projects in multiple ways. Some of our funding comes from the budgeted mission or other committee funds and some of it comes through special designated funds from members or previous members of our congregation. 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 Center
• EPC’s general fund is a separate category that can be supplemented to offset our deficit.
Please note on the memo line of your check which mission you intend to support.
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel 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.
**We are currently having a problem with the online donation function. We hope to have it corrected as soon as possible. Any year-end donations should be made by mailing a check to the church or sending an online payment through your banking payment function.**
Our upcoming fellowship activity will be the Supper of the Lamb. See below.
Looking to Holy Week:
Maundy Thursday Supper of the Lamb: We will gather at EPC on Maundy Thursday, March 28th at 6:30. John and Terry Denton provide lamb and we all bring side dishes and desserts. It is a beautiful time together and I encourage all to attend, truly a church family occasion. We break bread together, have a brief liturgy of prayers and readings, and share memories and stories. Just as Jesus gathered with his beloved disciples, we gather ourselves up in His presence to break bread and remember.
Good Friday, March 29th at 6:30: We gather in the sanctuary for a quiet, contemplative service of Word, Prayer, and Lamentation, acknowledging the continuing ramifications of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world.
Bring the burdens of your heart and put them upon the cross of Jesus Christ at this Good Friday service.
This same cross will flower on Easter morning as we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord.
Easter Sunday: We gather for our 10am Worship Service in great gladness to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Special music, the flowering cross, Easter tidings and treats.  Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window! Thank you to the following:  March 3 – Terry and Ginia
 March 10 - Doug and Sue
 March 17 - Doug and Sue
 March 24 - ??
 March 31 - Karen and Fred
 If you would like to sign up, there is a sheet on the stand in back. Please pick a date that works for you. Thank you all so much for your willingness to serve.
Communication:
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 it there, try the options below.
• 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 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.
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account.
• If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
• Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
• Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
Ongoing:
Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service Mission/Fellowship Committee Mtg every 3rd Sunday 9:30 am Session Mtg every 3rd Monday
Prayer Service every Wednesday at EPC at 6pm
Each Wednesday through April 10th – United Way tax prep workshops 1 pm – 6 pm. 2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm. Collecting Lenten “gifts of love” for the Nueva Vida community through end of March. Lectio Divina every Wednesday during Lent at 6 pm with a simple meal@ 6:30 pm.
March 24: Palm Sunday March 28: Maunday Thursday March 29: Good Friday March 31: Easter
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.
• Lent begins next week on Wednesday February 14th. Pastor Jane will offer a Lenten service complete with the marking of a cross on one’s forehead if you so choose. This is done as a way to pronounce the importance of Jesus Christ in your life.
• After the Lenten service is complete, there will be a meal served and a short Lectio Divina which is comprised of short bible readings, contemplation and a time to listen to what has turned out in past times to be deep meaningful conversations. At 7 pm there will be a short simple meal served.
• Please let Jane know if you are willing to bring one of the Lenten meals for sharing. You can reach her at 615.818.9727.
At Emmanuel we offer a “kid’s message” during the early part of the worship service, followed by a “children’s church” in the kid’s classroom for those up to 10 years old or still in elementary school. The message is a short story that usually has some sort of lesson related to it and in children’s church we usually discuss the story in more depth and follow it with a craft or activity that helps the story (and the lesson!) sink in. A nursery is available for those under 3 and we offer a “chat time ” in a safe space for those 10 and over who want some time to share what is on their mind . We always have two adults with the children and their safety and education is our top priority.
Special Note: There will be no “children’s church” on Sunday February 11th.
It’s almost time to start your indoor transplants if you are wanting to get an early start on your garden...
I have organic seeds available for broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, green beans, peppers, spinach, and sweet corn. I also have carnival blend sweet peppers, eggplant, mixed color marigolds, and butterfly/hummingbird friendly flower mix. These are available to anybody who wants to plant them in our gardens, church person or not.
Let me know if you want to reserve a plot for this year. We have several spoken for already.
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

Emmanuel Presbyterian 2/21/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 2/21/24

February 21st, 2024 | Newsletter

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READINGS FOR THE COMING WEEK
Second Sunday in Lent (February 25, 2024)
• First reading
o Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
• Psalm
o Psalm 22:23-31
• Second reading
o Romans 4:13-25
• Gospel
o Mark 8:31-38 or Mark 9:2-9
LECTIO DIVINA

• Every Wednesday night at 6:30, there will be a Lectio Divina which is comprised of short bible readings, contemplation and a time to listen to what has turned out in past times to be deep meaningful conversations. At 7 pm there will be a simple meal served. All are invited but please let Pastor Jane know if you plan to bring any food.
Date Pulpit Liturgist
2.25.24 Herring Diana B.
3.3.24 Herring
3.10.24 Herring Barbara D
3.17.24 Herring
3.24.24 Herring
3.31.24 Herring Karen S.

• Thank you if you are one of our volunteer liturgical readers!
• We have three opportunities available in March if you want to fill one of those spots.
• If you wish to be a volunteer liturgist, please send an email to: epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473- 3510.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Matthew 26:41 (NIV)
41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Quotes about prayer:
The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God. - William McGill

You are invited…
The EPC prayer group is a small but dedicated group that meets on Wednesday evenings from roughly 6-7pm. It is a time to open your heart to offer God the praise and prayers of our congregation and those of your own. Barb sends out email requests for any prayers you would like lifted up in the belief that all prayers matter, all prayers are important and all prayers will be heard.
All prayers are kept confidential unless you specify otherwise. If your request is private or sensitive, you may request that your prayer be limited to Pastor Jane and Barbara. Confirmation emails will be sent affirming that your request was lifted.
As a small church, offering praise and prayers for those who are struggling, no matter the reason, sends a powerful message about the love we share and express for each other. If you feel called to do so, come join us on Wednesday night at 6.

It is our fervent prayer that this ministry is a blessing to the rest of our EPC family and beyond.
EPC prayer group
Nueva Vida:
A request has come in for help from our Hispanic neighbors at Nueva Vida, a church we have partnered with in the past. They operate a food pantry that provides other necessities as well. Think of this as a Lenten “give to” item instead of a Lenten “give up” item. The following is a list of most needed items:

Diapers (both those for children and for adults)
Feminine hygiene products
Laundry detergent and fabric softener
Cooking oil
Rice
Red beans
Black beans
Tortilla corn flour
Cornmeal
Beds of all sizes
Powdered milk
Warm weather gear - coats/hats/gloves/warm socks
Muchas gracias a todas!
(Many thanks to all!)
There is a collection box in the hall by the children’s classroom.
Tax Help:
• UnitedWay is using our sanctuary to provide free income tax preparation: January 31st – April 10th (for those making less than $70,000).
• Wednesdays only, by appointment 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Call 615-206-7560 or go online to: Unitedwayfilefree.com
• Pass the word to others who might be interested
Red Cross:
We have had two very successful blood drives and we want to build on that momentum.
• Date: May 31, 2024 (Friday)
• Time: Noon – 5:00 PM
• Announcement will be sent as soon as online sign-ups are live
• Volunteers are still needed to assist Barbara with this, call 615-473-3510 or email epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
We need your ideas, we need your creativity, we need your networks. We are seeking collaborators for a variety of tasks in the months leading up to and on the day of the Blood drive, including:
• People with social media savvy to help make a plan for getting the word out
• People with creative skills to help develop flyers, messaging, and thank you tokens
• People with extensive networks that can help recruit donors
• People willing to help on the day of the drive to check in donors, make sure donors are offered thank you tokens, help place signage and help with clean up. If you are willing to be a partner in this meaningful mission work, please contact Barb Halverstadt at 615-473-3510 or via email at epcbusiness9770@gmail.com

Crossroads Campus
Building Stability Requires Opportunity And Exposure
That’s the reality for the young people in our community who are working to overcome poverty, homelessness or time in the foster care system. The Crossroads Campus Affordable Housing Program for young adults opened in 2016 as a pilot, model program above our social enterprise pet store in Germantown. It consists of a 4-bedroom unit, with shared kitchen and living accommodations.
Residents referred to the program receive intensive weekly individual case management. Our residents are required to pay rent, both as a means of helping to sustain the program and as part of preparing them for independent living .Residents are referred to us by partnering agencies, including Monroe Harding, Oasis Center, YouthCAN, and the Martha O’Bryan Center.
A unique feature of our program is that we do not impose a time limit on the length of stay. Our experience has been that some of our young people only require a few months with us, while others may need to stay for up to several years, depending upon their individual circumstances.
Residents are required to comply with program rules and to work toward specific education, career and future housing goals as outlined in individualized program plans. These goals are managed through individual weekly meetings.
In addition, residents benefit from supplemental group meetings and training activities to encourage community building, financial literacy, healthy nutrition and other positive daily living skills. Paid job-training is available through our Crossroads Pets program, although some residents work in jobs off site.
Financial Support:
As you may have noticed from our lengthy Mission section, we are involved in many projects in multiple ways. Some of our funding comes from the budgeted mission or other committee funds and some of it comes through special designated funds from members or previous members of our congregation. 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 Center
• EPC’s general fund is a separate category that can be supplemented to offset our deficit.
Please note on the memo line of your check which mission you intend to support.
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel 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.
**We are currently having a problem with the online donation function. We hope to have it corrected as soon as possible. Any year-end donations should be made by mailing a check to the church or sending an online payment through your banking payment function.**
Our upcoming fellowship activity will be the Supper of the Lamb which will take place at 6 pm on Maunday Thursday, March 28th. It is a pot luck dinner recognizing the Last Supper that Jesus had with his disciples. There will more about this in future newsletters. For now, just mark your calendar and plan to attend.

• Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window! Thank you to the following:
• Feb 25 - ??
• March 3 - ??
• March 10 - Doug and Sue
• March 17 - Doug and Sue
• March 24 - ??
• March 31 - Karen and Fred

• If you would like to sign up, there is a sheet on the stand in back. Please pick a date that works for you. Thank you all so much for your willingness to serve.
Communication:
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 it there, try the options below.
• 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 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.
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account.
• If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
• Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
• Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
February/March Calendar:
Prayer Group every Wednesday at 6 pm
Each Wednesday through April 10th – United Way tax prep workshops 1 pm – 6 pm.
2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm.
Collecting Lenten “gifts of love” for the Nueva Vida community through end of March.
Lectio Divina every Wednesday during Lent at 6:30 with a simple meal@ 7 pm.
March 10: Worship Committee meeting after service, every 2nd Sunday.
March 17: Fellowship/Mission meeting 9:30 am in children’s classroom, every 3rd Sunday.
March 17: Session meeting, every 3rd Sunday
March 28: Maunday Thursday
March 29: Good Friday
March 31: Easter
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.
• Lent begins next week on Wednesday February 14th. Pastor Jane will offer a Lenten service complete with the marking of a cross on one’s forehead if you so choose. This is done as a way to pronounce the importance of Jesus Christ in your life.
• After the Lenten service is complete, there will be a meal served and a short Lectio Divina which is comprised of short bible readings, contemplation and a time to listen to what has turned out in past times to be deep meaningful conversations. At 7 pm there will be a short simple meal served.
• Please let Jane know if you are willing to bring one of the Lenten meals for sharing. You can reach her at 615.818.9727.
At Emmanuel we offer a “kid’s message” during the early part of the worship service, followed by a “children’s church” in the kid’s classroom for those up to 10 years old or still in elementary school. The message is a short story that usually has some sort of lesson related to it and in children’s church we usually discuss the story in more depth and follow it with a craft or activity that helps the story (and the lesson!) sink in. A nursery is available for those under 3 and we offer a “chat time ” in a safe space for those 10 and over who want some time to share what is on their mind . We always have two adults with the children and their safety and education is our top priority.
Special Note: There will be no “children’s church” on Sunday February 11th.
It’s time to start your indoor transplants if you are wanting to get an early start on your garden…
• Let me know if you want to reserve a plot for this year. We have several spoken for already.
• If you are new at gardening or want information to help you plan your gardening timing and companion planting, check out these web sites that I have found useful.
1) Epicgardening.com
2) Seedtime.us (free to start, $10 monthly upcharge for additional help)
Let me know anytime you have questions or need help with any garden related topic. Unless something changes, Maple Village will continue to be our default recipient of the donated harvested produce later in the year.
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

Emmanuel Presbyterian 2/14/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 2/14/24

February 14th, 2024 | Newsletter

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Ash Wednesday (February 14, 2024)
• First reading
o Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 or Isaiah 58:1-12
• Psalm
o Psalm 51:1-17
• Second reading
o 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
• Gospel * Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Readings for First Sunday in Lent
First Sunday in Lent
February 18, 2024
Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm 25:1-10
1 Peter 3:18-22
Mark 1:9-15
Lent, February 14th
• Lent begins today and there will be at 6:30 pm service tonight, Wednesday February 14th. Pastor Jane will offer a Lenten service complete with the marking of a cross with ashes on one’s forehead if you so choose. This is done as a way to pronounce the importance of Jesus Christ in your life and to remind yourself and others that it is only through our relationship with Jesus that we will ever be truly complete.
• After the Lenten service is complete, there will be a meal served and a short Lectio Divina which is comprised of short bible readings, contemplation and a time to listen to what has turned out in past times to be deep meaningful conversations. At 7 pm there will be a short simple meal served. All are invited but please let Pastor Jane know if you plan to bring any food.
Date Pulpit Liturgist
2.11.24 Herring Diana B.
2.18.24 Herring Jan R.
2.25.24 Herring Diana B.
3.3.24 Herring
3.10.24 Herring Barbara D.
3.17.24 Herring
3.24.24 Herring
3.31.24 Herring Karen S.
Pastor Jane and her liturgical helpers

• Thank you if you are one of our volunteer liturgical readers!
• We have three opportunities available in March if you want to fill one of those spots.
• If you wish to be a volunteer liturgist, please send an email to: epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473- 3510.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Matthew 26:41 (NIV)
41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Quotes about prayer:
The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God. - William McGill

You are invited…
The EPC prayer group is a small but dedicated group that meets on Wednesday evenings from roughly 6-7pm. It is a time to open your heart to offer God the praise and prayers of our congregation and those of your own. Barb sends out email requests for any prayers you would like lifted up in the belief that all prayers matter, all prayers are important and all prayers will be heard.
All prayers are kept confidential unless you specify otherwise. If your request is private or sensitive, you may request that your prayer be limited to Pastor Jane and Barbara. Confirmation emails will be sent affirming that your request was lifted.
As a small church, offering praise and prayers for those who are struggling, no matter the reason, sends a powerful message about the love we share and express for each other. If you feel called to do so, come join us on Wednesday night at 6.

It is our fervent prayer that this ministry is a blessing to the rest of our EPC family and beyond.
EPC prayer group
Nueva Vida:
A request has come in for help from our Hispanic neighbors at Nueva Vida, a church we have partnered with in the past. They operate a food pantry that provides other necessities as well. Think of this as a Lenten “give to” item instead of a Lenten “give up” item. The following is a list of most needed items:

Diapers (both those for children and for adults)
Feminine hygiene products
Laundry detergent and fabric softener
Cooking oil
Rice
Red beans
Black beans
Tortilla corn flour
Cornmeal
Beds of all sizes
Powdered milk
Warm weather gear - coats/hats/gloves/warm socks
Muchas gracias a todas!
(Many thanks to all!)
There is a collection box in the hall by the children’s classroom.
Tax Help:
• UnitedWay is using our sanctuary to provide free income tax preparation: January 31st – April 10th (for those making less than $70,000).
• Wednesdays only, by appointment 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Call 615-206-7560 or go online to: Unitedwayfilefree.com
• Pass the word to others who might be interested
Red Cross:
We have had two very successful blood drives and we want to build on that momentum.
• Date: May 31, 2024 (Friday)
• Time: Noon – 5:00 PM
• Announcement will be sent as soon as online sign-ups are live
• Volunteers are still needed to assist Barbara with this, call 615-473-3510 or email epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
We need your ideas, we need your creativity, we need your networks. We are seeking collaborators for a variety of tasks in the months leading up to and on the day of the Blood drive, including:
• People with social media savvy to help make a plan for getting the word out
• People with creative skills to help develop flyers, messaging, and thank you tokens
• People with extensive networks that can help recruit donors
• People willing to help on the day of the drive to check in donors, make sure donors are offered thank you tokens, help place signage and help with clean up. If you are willing to be a partner in this meaningful mission work, please contact Barb Halverstadt at 615-473-3510 or via email at epcbusiness9770@gmail.com

Crossroads Campus
Building Stability Requires Opportunity And Exposure
That’s the reality for the young people in our community who are working to overcome poverty, homelessness or time in the foster care system. The Crossroads Campus Affordable Housing Program for young adults opened in 2016 as a pilot, model program above our social enterprise pet store in Germantown. It consists of a 4-bedroom unit, with shared kitchen and living accommodations.
Residents referred to the program receive intensive weekly individual case management. Our residents are required to pay rent, both as a means of helping to sustain the program and as part of preparing them for independent living .Residents are referred to us by partnering agencies, including Monroe Harding, Oasis Center, YouthCAN, and the Martha O’Bryan Center.
A unique feature of our program is that we do not impose a time limit on the length of stay. Our experience has been that some of our young people only require a few months with us, while others may need to stay for up to several years, depending upon their individual circumstances.
Residents are required to comply with program rules and to work toward specific education, career and future housing goals as outlined in individualized program plans. These goals are managed through individual weekly meetings.
In addition, residents benefit from supplemental group meetings and training activities to encourage community building, financial literacy, healthy nutrition and other positive daily living skills. Paid job-training is available through our Crossroads Pets program, although some residents work in jobs off site.
Financial Support:
As you may have noticed from our lengthy Mission section, we are involved in many projects in multiple ways. Some of our funding comes from the budgeted mission or other committee funds and some of it comes through special designated funds from members or previous members of our congregation. 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 Center
• EPC’s general fund is a separate category that can be supplemented to offset our deficit.
Please note on the memo line of your check which mission you intend to support.
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel 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.
**We are currently having a problem with the online donation function. We hope to have it corrected as soon as possible. Any year-end donations should be made by mailing a check to the church or sending an online payment through your banking payment function.**
We enjoyed dogs (the hot edible kind!) and s’mores last Sunday after church. We really didn’t plan much in advance but the ones who were able to stay had a full meal deal and some good laughs. Special thanks to Terry and Ginia who put it all together. Good job!
• Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window! Thank you to the following:

• Feb 18 Barb
• Feb 25 - ??
• March 3 - ??
• March 10 - Doug and Sue
• March 17 - Doug and Sue
• March 24 - ??
• March 31 - Karen and Fred
• If you would like to sign up, there is a sheet on the stand in back. Please pick a date that works for you. Thank you all so much for your willingness to serve.
Communication:
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 it there, try the options below.
• 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 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.
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account.
• If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
• Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
• Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
Prayer Group every Wednesday at 6 pm
Each Wednesday through April 10th – United Way tax prep workshops 1 pm – 6 pm.
2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm.
February 14th: Ash Wednesday service and imposition of ashes, 6-6:30 pm.
February 14: Lectio Divina every Wednesday during Lent 6 - 6:30 with a simple meal@ 6:40 pm.
February 18: Worship Committee meeting after service, every 2nd Sunday.
February 18: Fellowship/Mission meeting 9:30 am in children’s classroom, every 3rd Sunday.
February 19: Session meeting, every 3rd Sunday
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.
• Lent begins next week on Wednesday February 14th. Pastor Jane will offer a Lenten service complete with the marking of a cross on one’s forehead if you so choose. This is done as a way to pronounce the importance of Jesus Christ in your life.
• After the Lenten service is complete, there will be a meal served and a short Lectio Divina which is comprised of short bible readings, contemplation and a time to listen to what has turned out in past times to be deep meaningful conversations. At 7 pm there will be a short simple meal served.
• Please let Jane know if you are willing to bring one of the Lenten meals for sharing. You can reach her at 615.818.9727.
At Emmanuel we offer a “kid’s message” during the early part of the worship service, followed by a “children’s church” in the kid’s classroom for those up to 10 years old or still in elementary school. The message is a short story that usually has some sort of lesson related to it and in children’s church we usually discuss the story in more depth and follow it with a craft or activity that helps the story (and the lesson!) sink in. A nursery is available for those under 3 and we offer a “chat time ” in a safe space for those 10 and over who want some time to share what is on their mind . We always have two adults with the children and their safety and education is our top priority.
Special Note: There will be no “children’s church” on Sunday February 11th.
It’s time to start prepping for spring gardening. There is a fantastic web site I have found that helps walk you through all you need to know and when you need to do what. Check out seedtime.us if you have any interest in growing your own locally grown organic veggies!
Needed:
• Clean one-gallon translucent milk or ice tea jugs, complete with lids
• Empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls.
• There is a box outside by the children’s classroom door for you to place them in.
• Let me know if you want to reserve a plot for this year. We have several spoken for already.
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

Emmanuel Presbyterian 2/7/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 2/7/24

February 7th, 2024 | Newsletter

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Transfiguration Sunday (February 11, 2024)
• First reading
o 2 Kings 2:1-12
• Psalm
o Psalm 50:1-6
• Second reading
o 2 Corinthians 4:3-6
• Gospel
o Mark 9:2-9
Lent, February 14th
• Lent begins next week and at 6:30 pm on Wednesday February 14th. Pastor Jane will offer a Lenten service complete with the marking of a cross on one’s forehead if you so choose. This is done as a way to pronounce the importance of Jesus Christ in your life and to remind yourself and others that it is only through our relationship with Jesus that we will ever be truly complete.
• After the Lenten service is complete, there will be a meal served and a short Lectio Divina which is comprised of short bible readings, contemplation and a time to listen to what has turned out in past times to be deep meaningful conversations. At 7 pm there will be a short simple meal served.
Date Pulpit Liturgist

2.11.24 Herring Diana
2.18.24 Herring Jan
2.25.24 Herring Diana
3.3.24
3.10.24 Barbara
3.17.24
3.24.24
3.31.24 Karen
• Thank you if you are one of our volunteer liturgical readers!
• We have three opportunities available in March if you want to fill one of those spots.
• If you wish to be a volunteer liturgist, please send an email to: epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473- 3510.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Prayer and Praise:

You are invited…
The EPC prayer group is a small but dedicated group that meets on Wednesday evenings from roughly 6-7pm. It is a time to open your heart to offer God the praise and prayers of our congregation and those of your own. Barb sends out email requests for any prayers you would like lifted up in the belief that all prayers matter, all prayers are important and all prayers will be heard.
All prayers are kept confidential unless you specify otherwise. If your request is private or sensitive, you may request that your prayer be limited to Pastor Jane and Barbara. Confirmation emails will be sent affirming that your request was lifted.
As a small church, offering praise and prayers for those who are struggling, no matter the reason, sends a powerful message about the love we share and express for each other. If you feel called to do so, come join us on Wednesday night at 6.
It is our fervent prayer that this ministry is a blessing to the rest of our EPC family and beyond.
EPC prayer group
Missions:
Nueva Vida:
A request has come in for help from our Hispanic neighbors at Nueva Vida, a church we have partnered with in the past. They operate a food pantry that provides other necessities as well. Think of this as a Lenten “give to” item instead of a Lenten “give up” item. The following is a list of most needed items:
Diapers (both those for children and for adults) Feminine hygiene products
Laundry detergent and fabric softener Cooking oil
Rice Red beans, black beans
Tortilla corn flour Cornmeal
Beds of all sizes Powdered milk
Warm weather gear - coats/hats/gloves/warm socks
(**WalMart had kids coats on clearance on Monday, FYI)
Muchas gracias a todas!
(Many thanks to all!)
Tax Help:
• UnitedWay is using our sanctuary to provide free income tax preparation: January 31st – April 10th (for those making less than $70,000).
• Wednesdays only, by appointment 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Call 615-206-7560 or go online to: Unitedwayfilefree.com
Red Cross:
Partners needed – believe it or not, it takes a small village to host a successful Blood Drive. We are already planning for our 3rd annual Blood Donation Drive to be held in May 2024. We have had two very successful blood drives and we want to build on that momentum.
We need your ideas, we need your creativity, we need your networks. We are seeking collaborators for a variety of tasks in the months leading up to and on the day of the Blood drive, including:
• People with social media savvy to help make a plan for getting the word out
• People with creative skills to help develop flyers, messaging, and thank you tokens
• People with extensive networks that can help recruit donors
• People willing to help on the day of the drive to check in donors, make sure donors are offered thank you tokens, help place signage and help with clean up. If you are willing to be a partner in this meaningful mission work, please contact Barb Halverstadt at 615-473-3510 or via email at epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
Oasis
We continue to collect donations to help support the Oasis goody bag mission. When you give to this mission, please put “Oasis” in the memo line of your check. The first delivery of goody bags for 2024 will be done in late Feb./early March.
Crossroads Campus
Young Adult Programs: Job Training
We provide young adults with paid job training internships through our Pet Retail Store, Grooming Salon, Animal Care/Pet Adoptions and Dog Treat Bakery. All the proceeds from these services go back into supporting the mission of improving the lives of the youth and animals in the community. Our program participants also receive social work case management and have access to affordable housing.
As part of Crossroads’ mission to help people and animals in our community, our Caring Connections program offers Humane Education classes to students & adults, so they may learn about proper pet care, communication, patience, and empathy for animals and humans alike.
Humane Education can be defined as education that promotes compassion, empathy, and respect for all living beings. It encompasses the intersection of people, animals, and our shared environment. It nurtures compassion in children and adults as they learn to see the world through the eyes of others and gain respect & empathy for those around us. We could all use lessons like this.
Financial Support:
As you may have noticed from our lengthy Mission section, we are involved in many projects in multiple ways. Some of our funding comes from the budgeted mission or other committee funds and some of it comes through special designated funds from members or previous members of our congregation. 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 Center
• EPC’s general fund is a separate category that can be supplemented to offset our deficit.
Please note on the memo line of your check which mission you intend to support.
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel 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.
**We are currently having a problem with the online donation function. We hope to have it corrected as soon as possible. Any year-end donations should be made by mailing a check to the church or sending an online payment through your banking payment function.**
We enjoyed dogs (the edible kind!) and s’mores last Sunday after church. We really didn’t plan much in advance but the ones who were able to stay had a full meal deal and some good laughs. Special thanks to Terry and Ginia who put it all together. Good job!
• Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window! Thank you to the following:
• Jan – February 11
• Barb – Feb 18
• Doug and Sue – March 10
• Doug and Sue – March 17
• Karen and Fred -- March 31st
• If you would like to sign up, there is a sheet on the stand in back. Please pick a date that works for you. Thank you all so much for your willingness to serve.
Communication:
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 it there, try the options below.
• 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 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.
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account.
• If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
• Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
• Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
Prayer Group every Wednesday at 6 pm
February 11th: There will be no children’s church this Sunday.
February 14th: Ash Wednesday service and imposition of ashes, 6-6:30 pm.
February 14: Lectio Divina every Wednesday during Lent 6 - 6:30 with a simple meal@ 6:40 pm
February 18: Worship Committee meeting after service, every 2nd Sunday
February 18: Fellowship/Mission meeting 9:30 am in children’s classroom, every 3rd Sunday
February 19: Session meeting, every 3rd Sunday
Christian Education:
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.
• Mollie and Ellie shared the spotlight last Sunday as they were baptized by Pastor Jane. It was both a time of smiles and tears. We vowed, as a congregation, to welcome, guide and encourage them as they travel on their Christian journey.
At Emmanuel we offer a “kid’s message” during the early part of the worship service, followed by a “children’s church” in the kid’s classroom for those up to 10 years old or still in elementary school. The message is a short story that usually has some sort of lesson related to it and in children’s church we usually discuss the story in more depth and follow it with a craft or activity that helps the story (and the lesson!) sink in. A nursery is available for those under 3 and we offer a “chat time ” in a safe space for those 10 and over who want some time to share what is on their mind . We always have two adults with the children and their safety and education is our top priority.
Special Note: There will be no “children’s church” on Sunday February 11th.
It’s time to start prepping for spring gardening.
Needed:
• Clean one-gallon translucent milk or ice tea jugs, complete with lids
• Empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls.
• There is a box outside by the children’s classroom door for you to place them in.
• Let me know if you want to reserve a plot for this year.
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

Emmanuel Presbyterian 2/1/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 2/1/24

January 31st, 2024 | Newsletter

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Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 4, 2024
Isaiah 40:21-31
Psalm 147:1-11, 20c
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Mark 1:29-39
Date Pulpit Liturgist
2.4.24 Herring Ginia
2.11.24 Herring Diana
2.18.24 Herring Jan
2.25.24 Herring Diana
3.3.24
3.10.24 Barbara
3.17.24
3.24.24
3.31.24 Karen
Thank you to those who have signed up to be liturgists. We are now looking for someone for the first and third Sundays in February and the first four Sundays in March. Won’t you give it a try? – it provides an opportunity to stretch yourself a little, interact with scripture in a different way and connect with God from a new perspective.
If you wish to volunteer, please send an email to:
epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473-3510.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Quotes about prayer: Prayer, then, is a matter of our participating in the life of Jesus Christ.- Michael Casey
James 5:16 (NIV)
16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
You are invited…
The EPC prayer group is a small but dedicated group that meets on Wednesday evenings from roughly 6-7pm. It is a time to open your heart to offer God the praise and prayers of our congregation and those of your own. Barb sends out email requests for any prayers you would like lifted up in the belief that all prayers matter, all prayers are important and all prayers will be heard.
All prayers are kept confidential unless you specify otherwise. If your request is private or sensitive, you may request that your prayer be limited to Pastor Jane and Barbara. Confirmation emails will be sent affirming that your request was lifted.
As a small church, offering praise and prayers for those who are struggling, no matter the reason, sends a powerful message about the love we share and express for each other. If you feel called to do so, come join us on Wednesday night at 6.
It is our fervent prayer that this ministry is a blessing to the rest of our EPC family and beyond.
EPC prayer group
Missions:
Nueva Vida:
A request has come in for help from our Hispanic neighbors at Nueva Vida, a church we have partnered with in the past. They operate a food pantry that provides other necessities as well. Think of this as a Lenten “give to” item instead of a Lenten “give up” item. The following is a list of most needed items:
Diapers (both those for children and for adults) Feminine hygiene products
Laundry detergent and fabric softener Cooking oil
Rice Red beans, black beans
Tortilla corn flour Cornmeal
Beds of all sizes Powdered milk
Warm weather gear - coats/hats/gloves/warm socks
(**WalMart had kids coats on clearance on Monday, FYI)
Muchas gracias a todas!
(Many thanks to all!)
Tax Help:
• UnitedWay is using our sanctuary to provide free income tax preparation: January 31st – April 10th (for those making less than $70,000).
• Wednesdays only, by appointment 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Call 615-206-7560 or go online to: Unitedwayfilefree.com
Red Cross:
Partners needed – believe it or not, it takes a small village to host a successful Blood Drive. We are already planning for our 3rd annual Blood Donation Drive to be held in May 2024. We have had two very successful blood drives and we want to build on that momentum.
We need your ideas, we need your creativity, we need your networks. We are seeking collaborators for a variety of tasks in the months leading up to and on the day of the Blood drive, including:
• People with social media savvy to help make a plan for getting the word out
• People with creative skills to help develop flyers, messaging, and thank you tokens
• People with extensive networks that can help recruit donors
• People willing to help on the day of the drive to check in donors, make sure donors are offered thank you tokens, help place signage and help with clean up. If you are willing to be a partner in this meaningful mission work, please contact Barb Halverstadt at 615-473-3510 or via email at epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
Oasis
We continue to collect donations to help support the Oasis goody bag mission. When you give to this mission, please put “Oasis” in the memo line of your check. The first delivery of goody bags for 2024 will be done in late Feb./early March.
Crossroads Campus
Young Adult Programs: Job Training
We provide young adults with paid job training internships through our Pet Retail Store, Grooming Salon, Animal Care/Pet Adoptions and Dog Treat Bakery. All the proceeds from these services go back into supporting the mission of improving the lives of the youth and animals in the community. Our program participants also receive social work case management and have access to affordable housing.
As part of Crossroads’ mission to help people and animals in our community, our Caring Connections program offers Humane Education classes to students & adults, so they may learn about proper pet care, communication, patience, and empathy for animals and humans alike.
Humane Education can be defined as education that promotes compassion, empathy, and respect for all living beings. It encompasses the intersection of people, animals, and our shared environment. It nurtures compassion in children and adults as they learn to see the world through the eyes of others and gain respect & empathy for those around us. We could all use lessons like this.
As you may have noticed from our lengthy Mission section, we are involved in many projects in multiple ways. Some of our funding comes from the budgeted mission or other committee funds and some of it comes through special designated funds from members or previous members of our congregation. 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 Center
• EPC’s general fund is a separate category that can be supplemented to offset our deficit.
Please note on the memo line of your check which mission you intend to support.
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel 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.
**We are currently having a problem with the online donation function. We hope to have it corrected as soon as possible. Any year-end donations should be made by mailing a check to the church or sending an online payment through your banking payment function.**
• February 4: THIS SUNDAY!! The fellowship committee is planning an outdoor get together with a weather-dependent wienies and marshmallow cook-out. It will be a gathering time to catch up with each other as we relax and reset after the craziness part of the holidays.
So the weather was a little warmer last time around but lots of fun still awaits!
• Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window! Thank you to the following:
• Claire -- February 4
• Jan – February 11
• Barb – Feb 18
• Doug and Sue – March 10
• Doug and Sue – March 17
• Karen and Fred -- March 31st
• If you would like to sign up, there is a sheet on the stand in back. Please pick a date that works for you. Thank you all so much for your willingness to serve.
Communication:
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 it there, try the options below.
• 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 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.
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account.
• If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
• Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
• Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
February 4: Communion Sunday
February 4th and 11th: There will be no children’s church these two Sundays.
February 18: Worship Committee meeting after service
February 18: Fellowship/Mission meeting 9:30 am in children’s classroom
February 19: Session meeting
Christian Education:
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.
• Mollie and Ellie shared the spotlight last Sunday as they were baptized by Pastor Jane. It was both a time of smiles and tears. We vowed, as a congregation, to welcome, guide and encourage them as they travel on their Christian journey.
At Emmanuel we offer a “kid’s message” during the early part of the worship service, followed by a “children’s church” in the kid’s classroom for those up to 10 years old or still in elementary school. The message is a short story that usually has some sort of lesson related to it and in children’s church we usually discuss the story in more depth and follow it with a craft or activity that helps the story (and the lesson!) sink in. A nursery is available for those under 3 and we offer a “chat time ” in a safe space for those 10 and over who want some time to share what is on their mind . We always have two adults with the children and their safety and education is our top priority.
Special Note: There will be no “children’s church” on Sunday February 11th.
It’s time to start prepping for spring gardening.
Needed:
• Clean one-gallon translucent milk or ice tea jugs, complete with lids
• Empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls.
• There is a box outside by the children’s classroom door for you to place them in.
• Let me know if you want to reserve a plot for this year.
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

Emmanuel Presbyterian 1/24/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 1/24/24

January 24th, 2024 | Newsletter

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• First reading
o Deuteronomy 18:15-20
• Psalm
o Psalm 111
• Second reading
o 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
• Gospel
o Mark 1:21-28
Date Pulpit Litergist
2.4.24 Herring Ginia
2.11.24 Herring Diana B.
2.18.24 Herring Jan
2.25.24 Herring Diana B.
3.3.24
3.10.24
3.17.24
Thank you to those who have signed up to be liturgists. We are now looking for someone for the first and third Sundays in February and the first four Sundays in March. Won’t you give it a try? – it provides an opportunity to stretch yourself a little, interact with scripture in a different way and connect with God from a new perspective.
If you wish to volunteer, please send an email to:
epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473-3510.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Psalm 102:17 (NIV)
17 He will respond to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise their plea.
Quotes about prayer:
“And so I urge you: carry on an ongoing conversation with God about the daily stuff of life, a little like Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. For now, do not worry about ‘proper’ praying, just talk to God”. - J. Foster
You are invited…
The EPC prayer group is a small but dedicated group that meets on Wednesday evenings from roughly 6-7pm. It is a time to open your heart to offer God the praise and prayers of our congregation and those of your own. Barb sends out email requests for any prayers you would like lifted up in the belief that all prayers matter, all prayers are important and all prayers will be heard.
All prayers are kept confidential unless you specify otherwise.
If your request is private or sensitive, you may request that your prayer be limited to Pastor Jane and Barbara. Confirmation emails will be sent affirming that your request was lifted.
As a small church, offering praise and prayers for those who are struggling, no matter the reason, sends a powerful message about the love we share and express for each other. If you feel called to do so, come join us on Wednesday night at 6.
It is our fervent prayer that this ministry is a blessing to the rest of our EPC family and beyond.
EPC prayer group
We missed our regularly scheduled missions/fellowship committee meeting because of the snow. We will be making it up this coming Sunday morning, at 9:30 in the children’s classroom. See you there!
Red Cross:
Partners needed – believe it or not, it takes a small village to host a successful Blood Drive. We are already planning for our 3rd annual Blood Donation Drive to be held in May 2024. We have
had two very successful blood drives and we want to build on that momentum.
We need your ideas, we need your creativity, we need your networks. We are seeking collaborators for a variety of tasks in the months leading up to and on the day of the Blood drive, including:
• People with social media savvy to help make a plan for getting the word out
• People with creative skills to help develop flyers, messaging, and thank you tokens
• People with extensive networks that can help recruit donors
• People willing to help on the day of the drive to check in donors, make sure donors are offered thank you tokens, help place signage and help with clean up. If you are willing to be a partner in this meaningful mission work, please contact Barb Halverstadt at 615-473-3510 or via email at epcbusiness9770@gmail.com

Crossroads Campus
Young Adult Programs: Pet Grooming
Your pets deserve the best! Crossroads was named “Favorite Dog Groomer” in Nextdoor neighborhoods across Nashville!
The professional dog (and cat) groomers treat your pets like family when they visit the Crossroads grooming salon. They prioritize animal safety and comfort while your pets are in their care, and focus on healthy skin and coat maintenance. Their services are tailored to breed appearance and standards, as well as customer preferences and the groomers use high quality products and a gentle touch.
All the proceeds from their professional grooming services go back into supporting their mission of improving the lives of the youth and animals in the community. EPC has committed to donating $25/month in support of their mission to partner homeless pets with homeless youth, giving both an opportunity to grow and thrive together.
Oasis:
We continue to collect donations to help support the Oasis goody bag mission. When you give to this mission, please put “Oasis” in the memo line of your check. The first delivery of goody bags for 2024 will be done in late Feb./early March.
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.
**We are currently having a problem with the online donation function. We hope to have it corrected as soon as possible. Any year-end donations should be made by mailing a check to the church or sending an online payment through your banking payment function.**
If you want to make a one-time charitable donation, please consider giving to one of EPC’s ongoing missions:
• The Oasis project – our year-round mission to assist the Oasis Center with special needs as they arise and to supply goody bags that are distributed to Nashville’s homeless youth ages 18-24;
• The Community Garden – our seasonal mission to grow and harvest fresh produce for the residents of Maple Village and to provide a free gardening opportunity for anyone with a desire to grow their own vegetables.
• The Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship Fund
• Or to EPC’s general fund – to help offset our deficit.
• Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window!
• Susie and Doug are providing snacks for fellowship this coming Sunday -- Jan 28
• Barb is signed up for Feb 18 and Karen and Fred on March 31st.
• If you would like to sign up, there is a sheet on the stand in back. Please pick a date that works for you.
Communication:
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 it there, try the options below.
• 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 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.
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account.
• If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
• Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
• Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
• January 28: Fellowship/Mission/Congregational Care committee meeting, 9:30 am
• Worship Committee meeting and session meeting were postponed d/t snow. Rescheduled times will be posted.
• January 28: Mollie and Ellie will be celebrating the holy sacrament of baptism today.
• February 11: There will be no children’s church.
Christian Education:
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.
• We look forward to celebrating the sacrament of baptism with Mollie and little Ellie during church on Sunday. Please join us as we pledge to raise them up, guide, and support them along their Christian journey.
At Emmanuel we offer a “kid’s message” during the early part of the worship service, followed by a “children’s church” in the kid’s classroom for those up to 10 years old or still in elementary school. The message is a short story that usually has some sort of lesson related to it and in children’s church we usually discuss the story in more depth and follow it with a craft or activity that helps the story (and the lesson!) sink in. A nursery is available for those under 3 and we offer a “chat time ” in a safe space for those 10 and over who want some time to share what is on their mind . We always have two adults with the children and their safety and education is our top priority.
Special Note: There will be no “children’s church” on Sunday February 11th.
It was a SNOW SunDAY! We used the skills we have learned from Covid and put them to good use as we were able to celebrate the Lord’s Day via Zoom. Let us worship together always!
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

Emmanuel Presbyterian 1/17/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 1/17/24

January 17th, Newsletter

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• First reading
o Jonah 3:1-5, 10
• Psalm
o Psalm 62:5-12
• Second reading
o 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
• Gospel
o Mark 1:14-20
1.21.24 Herring Barbara H.
1.28.24 Herring Karen S.
2.4.24 Herring ————
2.11.24 Herring Diana B.
2.18.24 Herring ————
2.25.24 Herring Diana B.
Thank you to those who have signed up to be liturgists. We are now looking for someone for the first and third Sundays in February and the first four Sundays in March. Won’t you give it a try? – it provides an opportunity to stretch yourself a little, interact with scripture in a different way and connect with God from a new perspective.
If you wish to volunteer, please send an email to:
epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473-3510.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Jeremiah 29:12 (NIV)
12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
Quotes about prayer:
“Prayer is not an old woman’s amusement. Properly understood and applied, it is the most potent instrument of action.” - Mahatma Gandhi
You are invited…
The EPC prayer group is a small but dedicated group that meets on Wednesday evenings from roughly 6-7pm. It is a time to open your heart to offer God the praise and prayers of our congregation and those of your own. Barb sends out email requests for any prayers you would like lifted up in the belief that all prayers matter, all prayers are important and all prayers will be heard.
All prayers are kept confidential unless you specify otherwise.
If your request is private or sensitive, you may request that your prayer be limited to Pastor Jane and Barbara. Confirmation emails will be sent affirming that your request was lifted.
As a small church, offering praise and prayers for those who are struggling, no matter the reason, sends a powerful message about the love we share and express for each other. If you feel called to do so, come join us on Wednesday night at 6.
It is our fervent prayer that this ministry is a blessing to the rest of our EPC family and beyond.
EPC prayer group
Joy offering: The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Red Cross:
Partners needed – believe it or not, it takes a small village to host a successful Blood Drive. We are already planning for our 3rd annual Blood Donation Drive to be held in May 2024. We have had two very successful blood drives and we want to build on that momentum. We need your ideas, we need your creativity, we need your networks. We are seeking collaborators for a variety of tasks in the months leading up to and on the day of the Blood drive, including:
People with social media savvy to help make a plan for getting the word out;
People with creative skills to help develop flyers, messaging, and thank you tokens;
People with extensive networks that can help recruit donors;
People willing to help on the day of the drive to check in donors, make sure donors are offered thank you tokens, help place signage and help with clean up. If you are willing to be a partner in this meaningful mission work, please contact Barb Halverstadt at 615-473-3510 or via email at epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
Other Mission News:
Crossroads Campus, a Nashville ministry whose stated mission is “Transforming lives by creating opportunities for individuals facing poverty and homelessness to care for homeless dogs and cats.”
We believe in the healing power of the human-animal bond.
Crossroads Campus. Where people and animals connect.
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.
**We are currently having a problem with the online donation function. We hope to have it corrected as soon as possible. Any year-end donations should be made by mailing a check to the church or sending an online payment through your banking payment function.**
If you want to make a one-time charitable donation, please consider giving to one of EPC’s ongoing missions:
• The Oasis project – our year-round mission to assist the Oasis Center with special needs as they arise and to supply goody bags that are distributed to Nashville’s homeless youth ages 18-24;
• The Community Garden – our seasonal mission to grow and harvest fresh produce for the residents of Maple Village and to provide a free gardening opportunity for anyone with a desire to grow their own vegetables.
• The Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship Fund
• Or to EPC’s general fund – to help offset our deficit.
• Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window!
• Richard and Diana are providing snacks for fellowship this coming Sunday -- Jan 21
• Susie and Doug are up on the 28th ;
• Barb is signed up for Feb 18 and Karen and Fred on March 31st.
• If you would like to sign up, there is a sheet on the stand in back. Please pick a date that works for you.
Communication:
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 it there, try the options below.
• 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 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.
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account.
• If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
• Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
• Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
January 21: Childrens services start for 2024
January 21: Fellowship/Mission/Congregational Care committee meeting, 9:30 am
January 22: Session meeting, 6:30 pm
Christian Education:
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.
At Emmanuel we offer a “kid’s message” during the early part of the worship service, followed by a “children’s church” in the kid’s classroom for those up to 10 years old or still in elementary school. The message is a short story that usually has some sort of lesson related to it and in children’s church we usually discuss the story in more depth and follow it with a craft or activity that helps the story (and the lesson!) sink in. A nursery is available for those under 3 and we offer a “chat time ” in a safe space for those 10 and over who want some time to share what is on their mind . We always have two adults with the children and their safety and education is our top priority.
Special Note: The children’s church program for ages 3-10 will return on Sunday January 21st.
This Sunday we will play by ear, checking in with weather and building and grounds regarding the state of the parking lot. If we cannot meet in person, we will have some form of zoom worship at the regular hour of the Lord's Day.
Class of 2023
Theresa Denton, Worship and Polity & Procedure
Jan Russell,
Class of 2024
Ginia Wood, Fellowship and Mission
John Denton, Building and Grounds
Class of 2025
Greg Burlison, Personnel
John Sevier, Director of Music

Emmanuel Presbyterian 1/10/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 1/10/24

January 10th, Newsletter

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• First reading
o 1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20)
• Psalm
o Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
• Second reading
o 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
• Gospel
o John 1:43-51
Welcome to 2024! Future Liturgists…We need you! We need liturgists for all of January and February. Won’t you give it a try – it provides an opportunity to stretch yourself a little, interact with scripture in a different way and interact with God from a new perspective.
If you wish to volunteer, please send an email to:
epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473-3510.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Ephesians 6:19-20
19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
Quotes about prayer:
Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. - Mahatma Gandhi
You are invited…
The EPC prayer group is a small but dedicated group that meets on Wednesday evenings from roughly 6-7pm. It is a time to open your heart to offer God the praise and prayers of our congregation and those of your own. Barb sends out email requests for any prayers you would like lifted up in the belief that all prayers matter, all prayers are important and all prayers will be heard.
All prayers are kept confidential unless you specify otherwise.
If your request is private or sensitive, you may request that your prayer be limited to Pastor Jane and Barbara. Confirmation emails will be sent affirming that your request was lifted.
As a small church, offering praise and prayers for those who are struggling, no matter the reason, sends a powerful message about the love we share and express for each other. If you feel called to do so, come join us on Wednesday night at 6.
It is our fervent prayer that this ministry is a blessing to the rest of our EPC family and beyond.
EPC prayer group
Joy offering: The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Red Cross:
Partners needed – believe it or not, it takes a small village to host a successful Blood Drive. We are already planning for our 3rd annual Blood Donation Drive to be held in May 2024. We have had two very successful blood drives and we want to build on that momentum. We need your ideas, we need your creativity, we need your networks. We are seeking collaborators for a variety of tasks in the months leading up to and on the day of the Blood drive, including:
People with social media savvy to help make a plan for getting the word out;
People with creative skills to help develop flyers, messaging, and thank you tokens;
People with extensive networks that can help recruit donors;
People willing to help on the day of the drive to check in donors, make sure donors are offered thank you tokens, help place signage and help with clean up. If you are willing to be a partner in this meaningful mission work, please contact Barb Halverstadt at 615-473-3510 or via email at epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
Other Mission News:
Crossroads Campus, a Nashville ministry whose stated mission is “Transforming lives by creating opportunities for individuals facing poverty and homelessness to care for homeless dogs and cats.”
We believe in the healing power of the human-animal bond.
Crossroads Campus. Where people and animals connect.
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.
**We are currently having a problem with the online donation function. We hope to have it corrected as soon as possible. Any year-end donations should be made by mailing a check to the church or sending an online payment through your banking payment function.**
If you want to make a one-time charitable donation, please consider giving to one of EPC’s ongoing missions:
• The Oasis project – our year-round mission to assist the Oasis Center with special needs as they arise and to supply goody bags that are distributed to Nashville’s homeless youth ages 18-24;
• The Community Garden – our seasonal mission to grow and harvest fresh produce for the residents of Maple Village and to provide a free gardening opportunity for anyone with a desire to grow their own vegetables.
• The Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship Fund
• Or to EPC’s general fund – to help offset our deficit.
• Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window! Donuts not guaranteed but they sure look good in the picture.
• Jan has signed up to supply us with goodies this coming Sunday. Thank you Jan. Barb is signed up for Feb 18 but every date up til then is available
• If you would like to sign up, there is a sheet on the stand in back. Please pick a date that works for you.
Communication:
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 it there, try the options below.
• 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 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.
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account.
• If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
• Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
• Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
January 14: Congregational Meeting to elect elders for class of 2026.
January 14: Worship committee meeting after church
January 21: Childrens services start for 2024
January 21: Fellowship/Mission/Congregational Care committee meeting, 9:30 am
January 22: Session meeting, 6:30 pm
Christian Education:
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.
Children’s Services:
At Emmanuel we offer a “kid’s message” during the early part of the worship service, followed by a “children’s church” in the kid’s classroom for those up to 10 years old or still in elementary school. The message is a short story that usually has some sort of lesson related to it and in children’s church we usually discuss the story in more depth and follow it with a craft or activity that helps the story (and the lesson!) sink in. A nursery is also available for those under 3. We always have two adults with the children and their safety and education is our top priority.
Special Note: The children’s church program for ages 3-10 will return on Sunday January 21st.
The vegetable garden outside looks old and dead but the plans for it inside my head are swirling a million miles a minute. Thanks to the session’s approval, I will be leading an effort to add 3 more 4’ x 4’ plots to the area. If you are interested in working on the garden project, please let me know. This is the time to think, catalog shop and plan your space! Let’s do this!
Class of 2023
Theresa Denton, Worship and Polity & Procedure
Jan Russell,
Class of 2024
Ginia Wood, Fellowship and Mission
John Denton, Building and Grounds
Class of 2025
Greg Burlison, Personnel
John Sevier, Director of Music

Emmanuel Presbyterian 1/3/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 1/3/24

January 3rd, Newsletter

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Baptism of the Lord
January 7, 2024
First Sunday after the Epiphany
Genesis 1:1-5
Psalm 29
Acts 19:1-7
Mark 1:4-11
Welcome to 2024! Future Liturgists…We need you! We need liturgists for all of January and February. Won’t you give it a try – it provides an opportunity to stretch yourself a little, interact with scripture in a different way and interact with God from a new perspective.
If you wish to volunteer, please send an email to:
epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473-3510.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Ephesians 6:19-20
19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
Quotes about prayer:
Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. - Mahatma Gandhi
You are invited…
The EPC prayer group is a small but dedicated group that meets on Wednesday evenings from roughly 6-7pm. It is a time to open your heart to offer God the praise and prayers of our congregation and those of your own. Barb sends out email requests for any prayers you would like lifted up in the belief that all prayers matter, all prayers are important and all prayers will be heard.
All prayers are kept confidential unless you specify otherwise.
If your request is private or sensitive, you may request that your prayer be limited to Pastor Jane and Barbara. Confirmation emails will be sent affirming that your request was lifted.
As a small church, offering praise and prayers for those who are struggling, no matter the reason, sends a powerful message about the love we share and express for each other. If you feel called to do so, come join us on Wednesday night at 6.
It is our fervent prayer that this ministry is a blessing to the rest of our EPC family and beyond.
EPC prayer group
Joy offering: The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Red Cross:
Partners needed – believe it or not, it takes a small village to host a successful Blood Drive. We are already planning for our 3rd annual Blood Donation Drive to be held in May 2024. We have had two very successful blood drives and we want to build on that momentum. We need your ideas, we need your creativity, we need your networks. We are seeking collaborators for a variety of tasks in the months leading up to and on the day of the Blood drive, including:
People with social media savvy to help make a plan for getting the word out;
People with creative skills to help develop flyers, messaging, and thank you tokens;
People with extensive networks that can help recruit donors;
People willing to help on the day of the drive to check in donors, make sure donors are offered thank you tokens, help place signage and help with clean up. If you are willing to be a partner in this meaningful mission work, please contact Barb Halverstadt at 615-473-3510 or via email at epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
Other Mission News:
Crossroads Campus, a Nashville ministry whose stated mission is “Transforming lives by creating opportunities for individuals facing poverty and homelessness to care for homeless dogs and cats.”
We believe in the healing power of the human-animal bond.
Crossroads Campus. Where people and animals connect.
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.
**We are currently having a problem with the online donation function. We hope to have it corrected as soon as possible. Any year-end donations should be made by mailing a check to the church or sending an online payment through your banking payment function.**
If you want to make a one-time charitable donation, please consider giving to one of EPC’s ongoing missions:
• The Oasis project – our year-round mission to assist the Oasis Center with special needs as they arise and to supply goody bags that are distributed to Nashville’s homeless youth ages 18-24;
• The Community Garden – our seasonal mission to grow and harvest fresh produce for the residents of Maple Village and to provide a free gardening opportunity for anyone with a desire to grow their own vegetables.
• The Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship Fund
• Or to EPC’s general fund – to help offset our deficit.
• Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window! Donuts not guaranteed but they sure look good in the picture.
• Jan has signed up to supply us with goodies this coming Sunday. Thank you Jan. Barb is signed up for Feb 18 but every date up til then is available
• If you would like to sign up, there is a sheet on the stand in back. Please pick a date that works for you.
Communication:
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 it there, try the options below.
• 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 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.
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account.
• If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
• Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
• Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
January 7: Communion Sunday
January 7: and remove Christmas tree and building ornaments
January 14: Congregational Meeting to elect elders for class of 2026.
January 14: Worship committee meeting after church
January 21: Childrens services start for 2024
January 21: Fellowship/Mission/Congregational Care committee meeting, 9:30 am
January 22: Session meeting, 6:30 pm
Christian Education:
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.
Children’s Services:
At Emmanuel we offer a “kid’s message” during the early part of the worship service, followed by a “children’s church” in the kid’s classroom for those up to 10 years old or still in elementary school. The message is a short story that usually has some sort of lesson related to it and in children’s church we usually discuss the story in more depth and follow it with a craft or activity that helps the story (and the lesson!) sink in. A nursery is also available for those under 3. We always have two adults with the children and their safety and education is our top priority.
Special Note: The children’s church program for ages 3-10 will return on Sunday January 21st.
The vegetable garden outside looks old and dead but the plans for it inside my head are swirling a million miles a minute. Thanks to the session’s approval, I will be leading an effort to add 3 more 4’ x 4’ plots to the area. If you are interested in working on the garden project, please let me know. This is the time to think, catalog shop and plan your space! Let’s do this!
Class of 2023
Theresa Denton, Worship and Polity & Procedure
Jan Russell,
Class of 2024
Ginia Wood, Fellowship and Mission
John Denton, Building and Grounds
Class of 2025
Greg Burlison, Personnel
John Sevier, Director of Music

Emmanuel Presbyterian 12/28/23 Emmanuel Presbyterian 12/28/23

December 27th, Newsletter

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First reading
Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Psalm
Psalm 148
Second reading
Galatians 4:4-7
Gospel
Luke 2:22-40
12.31….. Sandra
Start the new year off by trying something different - We are now seeking liturgists for January and February, 2024. If you wish to volunteer, please send an email to Barb at or call 615-473-3510.
Please plan to stay for a brief congregational meeting after service on December 31st.
This meeting will address the following topics:
1) To approve changes in Rev. Herring’s terms of call
2) To elect a nominating committee for elder elections for the class of 2026
3) To present the budget as approved by the session
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Psalm 145:17-19
17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does.
18 The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.
Prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God. -Teresa of Avila
You are invited…
The EPC prayer group is a small but dedicated group that meets on Wednesday evenings from roughly 6-7pm. It is a time to open your heart to offer God the praise and prayers of our congregation and those of your own. Barb sends out email requests for any prayers you would like lifted up in the belief that all prayers matter, all prayers are important and all prayers will be heard.
All prayers are kept confidential unless you specify otherwise.
If your request is private or sensitive, you may request that your prayer be limited to Pastor Jane and Barbara. Confirmation emails will be sent affirming that your request was lifted.
As a small church, offering praise and prayers for those who are struggling, no matter the reason, sends a powerful message about the love we share and express for each other. If you feel called to do so, come join us on Wednesday night at 6.
It is our fervent prayer that this ministry is a blessing to the rest of our EPC family and beyond.
EPC prayer group
Joy offering: The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Red Cross:
Partners needed – believe it or not, it takes a small village to host a successful Blood Drive. We are already planning for our 3rd annual Blood Donation Drive to be held in May 2024. We have had two very successful blood drives and we want to build on that momentum. We need your ideas, we need your creativity, we need your networks. We are seeking collaborators for a variety of tasks in the months leading up to and on the day of the Blood drive, including:
People with social media savvy to help make a plan for getting the word out;
People with creative skills to help develop flyers, messaging, and thank you tokens;
People with extensive networks that can help recruit donors;
People willing to help on the day of the drive to check in donors, make sure donors are offered thank you tokens, help place signage and help with clean up. If you are willing to be a partner in this meaningful mission work, please contact Barb Halverstadt at 615-473-3510 or via email at epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
Other Mission News:
Crossroads Campus, a Nashville ministry whose stated mission is “Transforming lives by creating opportunities for individuals facing poverty and homelessness to care for homeless dogs and cats.”
We believe in the healing power of the human-animal bond.
Crossroads Campus. Where people and animals connect.
If you are planning to make a year-end charitable donation, please consider giving to one of EPC’s ongoing missions:
The Oasis project – our year-round, multi-faceted mission to assist the Oasis Center with special needs as they arise and goody bags that are distributed to Nashville’s homeless youth ages 18-24;
The Community Garden
The Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship Fund
Or to
EPC’s general fund (to help offset our deficit)
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.
**We are currently having a problem with the online donation function. We hope to have it corrected as soon as possible. Any year-end donations should be made by mailing a check to the church or sending an online payment through your banking payment function.**
Stick around after church on Jan 7th, (maybe) and help us take down ornaments, building decorations and take the tree to the pavilion.
Many hands make light work, many mouths make fun work.
Communication:
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 it there, try the options below.
• 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 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.
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account.
• If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
• Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
• Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
January Calendar:
December 31: Congregational meeting directly after service
January 7: Communion Sunday
January 7: Undress and remove Christmas tree and building ornaments
January 14: Worship committee meeting after church
January 21: Fellowship/Mission/Congregational Care committee meeting, 9:30 am
January 22: Session meeting, 6:30 pm
Christian Education:
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.
Children’s Services:
At Emmanuel we offer a “kid’s message” during the early part of the worship service, followed by a “children’s church” in the kid’s classroom for those up to 10 years old or still in elementary school. The message is a short story that usually has some sort of lesson related to it and in children’s church we usually discuss the story in more depth and follow it with a craft or activity that helps the story (and the lesson!) sink in. A nursery is also available for those under 3. We always have two adults with the children and their safety and education is our top priority.
Special Note: The children’s church program for ages 3-10 will return on Sunday January 21st.
Special Note: There will not be any kids message reading or children’s worship service offered on December 24th as both teachers will be out of town.
Thrift (pink spring flowering ground-cover) is available to anyone who wants it.
It has been dug up and is on the ground under the tree by the front office window.
There is plenty, help yourself or your friend or your neighbor.
Orange Tiger lily (?) bulbs are also available.
Let Faith know this week if you are interested.
Class of 2023
Theresa Denton, Worship and Polity & Procedure
Jan Russell,
Class of 2024
Ginia Wood, Fellowship and Mission
John Denton, Building and Grounds
Class of 2025
Greg Burlison, Personnel
John Sevier, Director of Music
The poinsettias that graced our altar last Sunday were given by the following members of Emmanuel Presbyterian Church
In memory of Pete Halverstadt by Barb Halverstadt
In memory of John G. Doak, Sr. Barb Halverstadt
In memory of Hugh Halverstadt Barb Halverstadt
In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clements Barb Halverstadt
In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Doak Barb Halverstadt
In memory of Patrick Hilliard Barb Halverstadt
In memory of Austin Hanchey Faith Hanchey
In memory of Matt Wieland Faith Hanchey
In memory of my parents: Jim and Ruth Rawlins Faith Hanchey
In memory of our parents: MJane Kelush, and Doug and Sue Hill
Richard and Mary V. Stanton
In memory of Norris Hoover Anne Kardenetz
In memory of Jerry Stuth Kerri, Derrick and Chloe
In memory of Michael Ross Rosenberg Fred & Karen Rosenberg
In memory of Terry Russell Janet Russell
In memory of Clarine Payne Janet Russell

Emmanuel Presbyterian 12/13/23 Emmanuel Presbyterian 12/13/23

December 13th, Newsletter

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• First reading
o Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
• Psalm
o Psalm 126 or Luke 1:46b-55
• Second reading
o 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
• Gospel
o John 1:6-8, 19-28
Litergist’s Schedule:
The rest of 2023 is now covered, thanks to all who serve! We are now seeking liturgists for January 2024. If you wish to volunteer, please call 615-473-3510 or send an email to: epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
12.17 … Diana
12.24 ….. Darrell
12.31….. Sandra
Samual Polanco is no stranger to the power of walls.
Especially their potential to exclude.
Polanco, a 2022 graduate of the Menaul School — a PC(USA)-related, grades 6-12 college preparatory school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico — has faced walls his entire life.
Throughout his 19 years, Polanco has known and seen walls, both literal and figurative, that separated him and others from being their best selves.
He credits his experience at Menaul, which he entered as a sixth grader, as being instrumental in breaking down life’s many barriers.
Polanco’s Menaul education was made possible, in part, by gifts to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Christmas Joy Offering, which helps Menaul provide scholarships to exceptional students. A cherished Presbyterian tradition since the 1930s, the annual offering distributes gifts equally to the Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions and to Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color.
“When I first came to Menaul, I felt like the school was made for me because I’d been bullied a lot in elementary school, not only by the students but also by their parents,” he said. “When I came here, I felt free of that — able to explore the ideas I wanted to explore, learn what I wanted to learn and just be myself for once in my life. And that’s what Menaul has done for all of us. We can just be ourselves here.”
And although Polanco’s observation applies to Menaul more broadly, he also intended it as a special nod to his friends and classmates, Abigail Nyase and Michael Hedenberg, with whom he spent five days on the U.S.-Mexico border for the school’s traditional “mission week.”
This past April, the 35 members of the class of 2022 became students and volunteers through Frontera de Cristo, whose mission is to build relationships and understanding across borders.
As Polanco headed into the mission week experience with some fears about Covid — which he had the previous November — he was also understandably concerned about confronting the racist legacy and behaviors evoked by the border wall and the ongoing immigration crisis.
“I knew that this was going to be a difficult trip for me personally because my dad is originally from Mexico,” he said. “And the day we were waiting to get on the vans, there were some jokes being made about the border by some other students in the lower grades. That upset me very much, and I told them to knock it off.”
John Sitler, who teaches Upper School religious studies at Menaul and was a senior adviser to the Class of 2022, praised his three former students, Polanco, Nyase and Hedenberg, as among the top leaders in their class. They — and he — were profoundly moved by what they saw and heard during mission week, especially walking the Migrant Trail to the wall.
“It may sound like a cliché, but one thing that the students got out of the experience of seeing this ‘scar’ on the earth, which seems obvious, is that the most dangerous walls are the walls in our minds,” Sitler said.
Then, citing the school’s relatively new motto, “World Smart Education — Educating Students in Mind, Body and Spirit,” he added, “Menaul being ‘World Smart’ means to break down the walls toward our common humanity.”
Wherever the students saw hate and division, Sitler said they were glad to have an opportunity to connect with others “in person,” especially during mission week.
“Jesus is the model for that,” Sitler said.
• Joy offering to date: $250.00
• If you are donating with a check, please put “Joy Offering” in the memo line.
Psalm 145:17-19
17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does.
18 The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.
Prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God. -Teresa of Avila
You are invited…
The EPC prayer group is a small but dedicated group that meets on Wednesday evenings from roughly 6-7pm. It is a time to open your heart to offer God the praise and prayers of our congregation and those of your own. Barb sends out email requests for any prayers you would like lifted up in the belief that all prayers matter, all prayers are important and all prayers will be heard.
All prayers are kept confidential unless you specify otherwise.
If your request is private or sensitive, you may request that your prayer be limited to Pastor Jane and Barbara. Confirmation emails will be sent affirming that your request was lifted.
As a small church, offering praise and prayers for those who are struggling, no matter the reason, sends a powerful message about the love we share and express for each other. If you feel called to do so, come join us on Wednesday night at 6.
It is our fervent prayer that this ministry is a blessing to the rest of our EPC family and beyond.
EPC prayer group
Missions:
Oasis:
• We have chosen the Oasis Center to be the recipient of our Christmas giving this year. We’ll sponsor 3 families and will be following Oasis’ suggestion of gifting a $25 Dominoes card, $25 Kroger card & a $25 Amazon card per family. Oasis will pick the families.
• Oasis has also provided us with a list of winter items that would be most appreciated (see below). Sue has decorated the collection box and it is set up in the sanctuary. These items will be delivered just before Thanksgiving. Share your blessings, as you are able, with those less fortunate.
Requested winter Items: (any size)
• Hats, beanies, gloves, hand & foot warmers, blankets, jackets, coats, long-sleeved t-shirts, sweatshirts, jeans, leggings, chap-stick, and fast-food gift cards.
• The assembly of the goody bags will be done as part of the regular service on Dec 17. The delivery will be December 20th.
• If you wish to contribute to this mission, submit your contribution with “Oasis Project” in the memo line.
Maple Village:
We will be delivering Christmas cookies on Dec 17. This is the day of the “Carols and Cookies” celebration after service so bring cookies to eat and cookies to share with our friends at Maple Village. Cookie delivery will take place when the fellowship time has ended.
Red Cross:
Volunteers needed – believe it or not, we are already planning for our annual Blood Donation Drive to be held in May 2024. We want to build on the last two years of successful Blood Drives and your help is needed. We are seeking volunteers for a variety of tasks in the months leading up to and on the day of the Blood drive, including:
• People with social media savvy to help make a plan for getting the word out;
• People with creative skills to help develop flyers, messaging, and thank you tokens;
• People with extensive networks that can help recruit donors;
• People willing to help on the day of the drive to check in donors, make sure donors are offered thank you tokens, help place signage and help with clean up.
If you are willing to lend a hand, please contact Barb Halverstadt at 615-473-3510 or via email at epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
Finance:
If you are in the habit of making year-end charitable donations, please consider giving to one of EPC’s ongoing missions:
• The Oasis project—our year-round, multifaceted mission to assist the Oasis Center with special needs as they arise and goody bags that are distributed to Nashville’s homeless youth.
• The Community Garden
• The Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship Fund
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.
**We are currently having a problem with the online donation function. We hope to have it corrected as soon as possible. Any year-end donations should be made by mailing a check to the church or sending an online payment through your banking payment function.**
2024 Generosity/Stewardship Campaign:
The deadline for submitting your 2024 Pledge Card was October 29, 2023. If you wish to pledge and have not yet done so, please make your submission by emailing it to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or epcgenerosity@gmail.com
• Thanks to all who pledged to support EPC for the upcoming year!
• Thanks to all who give to support EPC, whether the giving is pledged or not!
• Thanks to the many who give above and beyond their pledge to support missions, our youth, and all the many things that EPC does with and for our community!
• Thanks to the many who give of their precious resources of time and energy to maintain and improve our worship, facilities, and programs!
• And a special thank you to Pastor Jane for her insightful and inspirational messages each week.
*2024 Budget will be presented to the congregation for a vote on Dec 17th
• Saturday December 16: Advent Workshop with Dean Victor Judge on Claire Keegan’s Small Things Like These, 9-2 (RSVP to Jane for lunch). Jane still has one book available if anyone is needing a copy.
• Sunday December 17 we share the holiday spirit with cookies and carols. Bring some to eat and some to share. We will be making our last 2023 visit to the residents of Maple Village as we deliver some Christmas Cookie cheer!
Communication:
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 it there, try the options below.
• 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 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.
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account.
• If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
• Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
• Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
December 10: Worship committee meeting after church
December 10: Second Sunday of Advent, Service of Worship and Lighting of the Advent Wreath, 10am
December 13: Wednesday evening Blue Christmas Service of Hope and Healing, 6-7pm
December 16: Saturday Advent Workshop with Dean Victor Judge on Claire Keegan’s Small Things Like These, 9-2 (RSVP to Jane for lunch).
December 17: Third Sunday of Advent, Service of Worship and Lighting of the Advent Wreath, 10 am
December 17: Fellowship/Mission/Congregational Care committee meeting, 9:30 am
December 17: Assembly of Goody bags during worship service
December 17: Cookies and Carols after service, bring some to eat and some for Maple Village.
December 17: Cookie delivery to Maple Village
December 18: Session meeting, 6:30 pm
December 20: Wednesday evening contemplative Advent practice, 6-7 pm
December 24: Fourth Sunday of Advent, Service of Worship and Lighting of the Advent Wreath, and Lessons and Carols, 10 am.
December 24: Sunday evening Candlelight Christmas Eve service of Christmas Readings and Song, 4:30 pm
December 25: Christmas morning (Monday) brief, contemplative service and lighting of the Christ candle on the Advent Wreath, 8-8:30am, coffee and breakfast items served at 8:40am
January 1: Happy New Year, 2024
Christian Education:
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.
Children’s Services:
At Emmanuel we offer a “kid’s message” during the early part of the worship service, followed by a “children’s church” in the kid’s classroom for those up to 10 years old or still in elementary school. The message is a short story that usually has some sort of lesson related to it and in children’s church we usually discuss the story in more depth and follow it with a craft or activity that helps the story (and the lesson!) sink in. A nursery is also available for those under 3. We always have two adults with the children and their safety and education is our top priority.
Special Note: There will not be any kids message reading or children’s worship service offered on December 24th as both teachers will be out of town.
Thrift (pink spring flowering ground-cover) is available to anyone who wants it.
It has been dug up and is on the ground under the tree by the front office window.
There is plenty, help yourself or your friend or your neighbor.
Orange Tiger lily (?) bulbs are also available.
Let Faith know this week if you are interested.
Presenting Your Slate of Elders
Class of 2023
Theresa Denton, Worship and Polity & Procedure
Jan Russell
Class of 2024
Ginia Wood, Fellowship and Mission
John Denton, Building and Grounds
Class of 2025
Greg Burlison, Personnel
John Sevier, Director of Music

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December 6th, Newsletter

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• First reading
o Isaiah 40:1-11
• Psalm
o Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
• Second reading
o 2 Peter 3:8-15a
• Gospel
o Mark 1:1-8
Litergist’s Schedule:
The rest of 2023 is now covered, thanks to all who serve! We are now seeking liturgists for January 2024. If you wish to volunteer, please call 615-473-3510 or send an email to: epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
12-10 … Barb
12.17 … Diana
12.24 ….. Darrell
12.31….. Sandra
THE PERFECT GIFT
When Jesus was born among us, he came as a helpless baby destined to bring joy, peace and salvation to his people. This child, God’s Word made flesh — fully human and fully God — became one of us. One with us. One among us. In all of our vulnerabilities, struggles and triumphs, Jesus became one of us —leading us, knowing us, connecting us to himself and to each other, and offering us his gift of eternal life. The perfect gift.
Through the Christmas Joy Offering, we reflect God’s perfect gift to us, with generous support of church leaders among us — past, present and future — who have pointed us to God. We honor and celebrate leaders like retired pastors, church workers and their families who have faithfully guided and led us but who now find themselves in critical financial need. We honor and celebrate emerging leaders like students in schools and colleges equipping communities of color, who develop leadership skills as they pursue their education and prepare to bring their gifts in service to the world God loves so much.
Jesus’ example as a child born to be among us and lead us to eternal life provides a pattern for us to follow as we celebrate those who have led us in the past and will lead us into the future. Through the Christmas Joy Offering, we come together to support past, present and future leaders, embodying God’s perfect gift to us, Jesus Christ.
If you are donating with a check, please put “Joy Offering” in the memo line.
The EPC prayer group is a small but dedicated group that meets on Wednesday evenings from roughly 6-7pm. It is a time to open your heart to offer God the praise and prayers of our congregation and those of your own. Barb sends out email requests for any prayers you would like lifted up in the belief that all prayers matter, all prayers are important and all prayers will be heard.
All prayers are kept confidential unless you specify otherwise.
If your request is private or sensitive, you may request that your prayer be limited to Pastor Jane and Barbara. Confirmation emails will be sent affirming that your request was lifted.
As a small church, offering praise and prayers for those who are struggling, no matter the reason, sends a powerful message about the love we share and express for each other. If you feel called to do so, come join us on Wednesday night at 6.
It is our fervent prayer that this ministry is a blessing to the rest of our EPC family and beyond.
EPC prayer group
Missions:
Oasis:
• We have chosen the Oasis Center to be the recipient of our Christmas giving this year. We’ll sponsor 3 families and will be following Oasis’ suggestion of gifting a $25 Dominoes card, $25 Kroger card & a $25 Amazon card per family. Oasis will pick the families.
• Oasis has also provided us with a list of winter items that would be most appreciated (see below). Sue has decorated the collection box and it is set up in the sanctuary. These items will be delivered just before Thanksgiving. Share your blessings, as you are able, with those less fortunate.
Requested winter Items: (any size)
• Hats, beanies, gloves, hand & foot warmers, blankets, jackets, coats, long-sleeved t-shirts, sweatshirts, jeans, leggings, chap-stick, and fast-food gift cards.
• The assembly of the goody bags will be done as part of the regular service on Dec 17. The delivery will be December 20th.
• If you wish to contribute to this mission, submit your contribution with “Oasis Project” in the memo line.
Maple Village:
We will be delivering Christmas cookies on Dec 17. This is the day of the “Carols and Cookies” celebration after service so bring cookies to eat and cookies to share with our friends at Maple Village. Cookie delivery will take place when the fellowship time has ended.
Red Cross:
Volunteers needed – believe it or not, we are already planning for our annual Blood Donation Drive to be held in May 2024. We want to build on the last two years of successful Blood Drives and your help is needed. We are seeking volunteers for a variety of tasks in the months leading up to and on the day of the Blood drive, including:
• People with social media savvy to help make a plan for getting the word out;
• People with creative skills to help develop flyers, messaging, and thank you tokens;
• People with extensive networks that can help recruit donors;
• People willing to help on the day of the drive to check in donors, make sure donors are offered thank you tokens, help place signage and help with clean up.
If you are willing to lend a hand, please contact Barb Halverstadt at 615-473-3510 or via email at epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
Finance:
If you are in the habit of making year-end charitable donations, please consider giving to one of EPC’s ongoing missions:
• The Oasis project—our year-round, multifaceted mission to assist the Oasis Center with special needs as they arise and goody bags that are distributed to Nashville’s homeless youth.
• The Community Garden
• The Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship Fund
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.
**We are currently having a problem with the online donation function. We hope to have it corrected as soon as possible. Any year-end donations should be made by mailing a check to the church or sending an online payment through your banking payment function.**
2024 Generosity/Stewardship Campaign:
The deadline for submitting your 2024 Pledge Card was October 29, 2023. If you wish to pledge and have not yet done so, please make your submission by emailing it to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or epcgenerosity@gmail.com
• Thanks to all who pledged to support EPC for the upcoming year!
• Thanks to all who give to support EPC, whether the giving is pledged or not!
• Thanks to the many who give above and beyond their pledge to support missions, our youth, and all the many things that EPC does with and for our community!
• Thanks to the many who give of their precious resources of time and energy to maintain and improve our worship, facilities, and programs!
• And a special thank you to Pastor Jane for her insightful and inspirational messages each week.
*2024 Budget will be presented to the congregation for a vote on Dec 17th
December 16: Saturday Advent Workshop with Dean Victor Judge on Claire Keegan’s Small Things Like These, 9-2 (RSVP to Jane for lunch).
Mark Sunday December 17 on your calendar as we share the holiday spirit with cookies and carols. Bring some to eat and some to share. We will be making our last 2023 visit to the residents of Maple Village as we deliver some Christmas Cookie cheer! The Caroling part of this event is a loosely based function of nibbling on cookies while we remember our favorite Christmas carols and sing loudly to spread the holiday spirit.
Communication:
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 it there, try the options below.
• 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 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.
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account.
• If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com
• Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
• Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
December 10: Worship committee meeting after church
December 10: Second Sunday of Advent, Service of Worship and Lighting of the Advent Wreath, 10am
December 13: Wednesday evening Blue Christmas Service of Hope and Healing, 6-7pm
December 16: Saturday Advent Workshop with Dean Victor Judge on Claire Keegan’s Small Things Like These, 9-2 (RSVP to Jane for lunch).
December 17: Third Sunday of Advent, Service of Worship and Lighting of the Advent Wreath, 10 am
December 17: Fellowship/Mission/Congregational Care committee meeting, 9:30 am
December 17: Assembly of Goody bags during worship service
December 17: Cookies and Carols after service, bring some to eat and some for Maple Village.
December 17: Cookie delivery to Maple Village
December 18: Session meeting, 6:30 pm
December 20: Wednesday evening contemplative Advent practice, 6-7 pm
December 24: Fourth Sunday of Advent, Service of Worship and Lighting of the Advent Wreath, and Lessons and Carols, 10 am.
December 24: Sunday evening Candlelight Christmas Eve service of Christmas Readings and Song, 4:30 pm
December 25: Christmas morning (Monday) brief, contemplative service and lighting of the Christ candle on the Advent Wreath, 8-8:30am, coffee and breakfast items served at 8:40am
January 1: Happy New Year, 2024
Christian Education:
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.
Children’s Services:
At Emmanuel we offer a “kid’s message” during the early part of the worship service, followed by a “children’s church” in the kid’s classroom for those up to 10 years old or still in elementary school. The message is a short story that usually has some sort of lesson related to it and in children’s church we usually discuss the story in more depth and follow it with a craft or activity that helps the story (and the lesson!) sink in. A nursery is also available for those under 3. We always have two adults with the children and their safety and education is our top priority.
Thrift (pink spring flowering ground-cover) is available to anyone who wants it.
It has been dug up and is on the ground under the tree by the front office window.
There is plenty, help yourself or your friend or your neighbor.
Orange Tiger lily (?) bulbs are also available.
Let Faith know this week if you are interested.
Presenting Your Slate of Elders
Class of 2023
Theresa Denton, Worship and Polity & Procedure
Jan Russell
Class of 2024
Ginia Wood, Fellowship and Mission
John Denton, Building and Grounds
Class of 2025
Greg Burlison, Personnel
John Sevier, Director of Music

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