EPC Resources
October 25th, Newsletter
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First reading and Psalm
Exodus 33:12-23
Psalm 99
Alternate First reading and Psalm
Isaiah 45:1-7
Psalm 96:1-9, (10-13)
Second reading
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Gospel
Matthew 22:15-22
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On Sunday, October 29 during our regular worship service we will celebrate, in our own way, the Feast of All Saints. In addition to the traditional commemoration of departed Christian saints, known and unknown, we will also celebrate the living spiritual friendships that nurture us along our faith walk.
The Christian celebration of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day stems from a belief that there is a powerful spiritual bond between those in heaven and the living. We also celebrate the special bond between living believers and all we mean to each other.
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10.22.23 Karen
10.29.23 Mark
11.5.23 Sara
11.12.23 TBD -
The Joy Offering is one of four special offerings that are collected in partnership with the greater PCUSA. The collection period is from November 26 – December 24. There are many requests for money from all directions because the need for so many is so great. The funds collected in this offering will fund special needs for retired pastors and will also be used to fund Presbyterian educational opportunities.
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Isaiah 66:13
”As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you; in Jerusalem you shall find your comfort.”
John 4:18
“There is no fear in love; for perfect love casteth out fear.”
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
“You cannot pray for someone and hate them at the same time." - Billy Graham
"I firmly believe God continues to answer the prayers of His people even after He has taken them to heaven. Never forget that God isn’t bound by time the way we are. We see only the present moment; God sees everything. We see only part of what He is doing; He sees it all." - Billy Graham
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Corinthians 3:9 For we are God's servants, working together; you are God's field, God's building.
Maple Village:
Our gardens are still yielding produce and the flowers are as pretty as ever.
Last call for any jigsaw puzzles that you want to rehouse in someone else’s home. Bring them next Sunday for delivery to Maple Village after service.
Thanksgiving pies will be delivered November 19th
Christmas cookies will be delivered December 17th
Oasis:
• The assembly of the goody bags will be done as part of the regular service either on November 26th or December 3rd.
• If you wish to contribute to this mission, submit your contribution with “Oasis Project” in the memo line.
• The next delivery of Oasis goody bags will be in early December .
• The Mission/Fellowship Committee will be meeting this Sunday at 9:30 to discuss Oasis and other end of year giving opportunities. Please join us in the children’s classroom.
Requested Winter Items:
Hats, beanies, gloves, hand & foot warmers, blankets, jackets, coats, long-sleeved t-shirts, sweatshirts, jeans, leggings, chap-stick, and fast-food gift cards.
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In the interest of full disclosure and transparency, there are no financial secrets at EPC.
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• The posting of the regular rolling four week giving updates are now being put in the bulletin on Sundays.
• 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
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account
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.
2024 Generosity/Stewardship Campaign
September 17, 2023 through October 29, 2023
Our Stewardship season continues until the deadline for submitting your pledge cards – October 29, 2023.
Check out the Stewardship bulletin board in the hallway for ongoing information and inspiration about our Stewardship season.
1 Corinthians 16:1-4 makes clear that our giving should be:
Periodic (done at regular intervals)
Planned (though of in advance of the giving)
Proportional (giving in proportion to our blessings)
Private (not done to make us known as generous givers)
2 Corinthians 9 tells us that our giving should be:
Generous (giving more rather than less)
Freely given (not done out of guilt or manipulation)
Cheerful (given happily and with rejoicing in God).
Timeline for 2024 Budget Vote
• Nov. 3rd – draft of budget sent to session by Treasurer
• Nov. 19th – session to vote on budget
• Dec. 3rd – budget presented to congregation
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Susie and Doug have invited all of us to their house blessing after church on November 5th. It’s about a 30 minute drive. They have requested no housewarming gifts and instead are asking for donations of canned foods that can be delivered to 2nd Harvest. “Bring something you are grateful for.” The Grateful Gathering will be from 1 – 4 pm.
We are so blessed that Susie and Doug have found their way to Emmanuel and into our hearts.
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Watch out for a few creepy and not-so-creepy crawlies scurrying around the kitchen on Sunday. Annalease, the creative baker, took over my kitchen to make a few tasty snacks for us to sample.
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Our annual Thanksgiving Potluck dinner will be November 12 directly after service. The fellowship committee is providing a turkey and a ham and, as in the past, we ask our guests to bring their favorite side dish or dessert.
Also mark December 17 on your calendar as we share the holiday spirit with cookies and carols. We will enjoy the excellent music of Claire and John as we join them in reviving our annual Christmas favorites. Bring a little something to satisfy your sweet tooth or a Christmas treat to munch on. Also requested are extra cookies to go to Maple Village afterwards.
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Welcome Visitors!
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
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.
Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
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Wednesday nights: Prayer group 6 pm
Sundays after service: Maple Village deliveries
Now through October 29: Receive and return pledge cards
November 5: Time TBD Blessing of Sue and Doug’s new home. Check bulletin board for details.
2nd Sunday, November 12: Worship Committee Meeting November 12: Adam Buzzard from Operation Andrew Group to preach.
November 12: Thanksgiving Pot Luck Dinner and Fellowship
3rd Sunday, November 19: Mission/Fellowship Meeting 9:30 am
November 19th: Deliver pies to Maple Village
Monday, November 20: Session meeting, 6:30 pm
November 26 – December 24: Joy offering collections
December 17: Cookies and Carols after service; cookie delivery to Maple Village.
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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 State of Christianity in Nashville
• will be covered by Adam Buzzard from Operation Andrew Group on Nov. 12th
• information has been gathered by the Barna Group
• Copy and paste this link into your browser for more information. https://operationandrew.org/about/
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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.
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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.
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Presenting Your Slate of Elders
Class of 2023
Theresa Denton, Worship and Polity & Procedure
Class of 2024
Ginia Wood, Fellowship and Mission
John Denton, Building and Grounds
Class of 2025
Greg Burlison, Personnel
Jan Russell
John Sevier, Director of Music
October 18th, Newsletter
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First reading and Psalm
Exodus 33:12-23
Psalm 99
Alternate First reading and Psalm
Isaiah 45:1-7
Psalm 96:1-9, (10-13)
Second reading
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Gospel
Matthew 22:15-22
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10.22.23 Karen
10.29.23 Mark
11.5.23 Sara
11.12.23 TBD -
The Joy Offering is one of four special offerings that are collected in partnership with the greater PCUSA. The collection period is from November 26 – December 24. There are many requests for money from all directions because the need for so many is so great. The funds collected in this offering will fund special needs for retired pastors and will also be used to fund Presbyterian educational opportunities.
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Psalm 86:11 (Life Application Study Bible)
Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth!
Grant me purity of heart, that I may honor you.
Psalm 90:14 (Life Application Study Bible)
O satisfy us in the morning with Your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our lives.
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
“You cannot pray for someone and hate them at the same time." - Billy Graham
"I firmly believe God continues to answer the prayers of His people even after He has taken them to heaven. Never forget that God isn’t bound by time the way we are. We see only the present moment; God sees everything. We see only part of what He is doing; He sees it all." - Billy Graham
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Corinthians 3:9 For we are God's servants, working together; you are God's field, God's building.
Maple Village:
• Our gardens are still yielding produce and the flowers are as pretty as ever.
• We will be collecting puzzles through the end of October and will deliver on Nov. 5
Oasis:
• The assembly of the goody bags will be done as part of the regular service either on November 26th or December 3rd.
• If you wish to contribute to this mission, submit your contribution with “Oasis Project” in the memo line.
• The next delivery of Oasis goody bags will be in early December .
• The Mission/Fellowship Committee will be meeting this Sunday at 9:30 to discuss Oasis and other end of year giving opportunities. Please join us in the children’s classroom.
Requested Winter Items:
Hats, beanies, gloves, hand & foot warmers, blankets, jackets, coats, long-sleeved t-shirts, sweatshirts, jeans, leggings, chap-stick, and fast-food gift cards.
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In the interest of full disclosure and transparency, there are no financial secrets at EPC.
—————————————————
• The posting of the regular rolling four week giving updates are now being put in the bulletin on Sundays.
• 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
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account
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.
2024 Generosity/Stewardship Campaign
September 17, 2023 through October 29, 2023
Our Stewardship season continues until the deadline for submitting your pledge cards – October 29, 2023.
Check out the Stewardship bulletin board in the hallway for ongoing information and inspiration about our Stewardship season.
1 Corinthians 16:1-4 makes clear that our giving should be:
Periodic (done at regular intervals)
Planned (though of in advance of the giving)
Proportional (giving in proportion to our blessings)
Private (not done to make us known as generous givers)
2 Corinthians 9 tells us that our giving should be:
Generous (giving more rather than less)
Freely given (not done out of guilt or manipulation)
Cheerful (given happily and with rejoicing in God).
Timeline for 2024 Budget Vote
• Nov. 3rd – draft of budget sent to session by Treasurer
• Nov. 19th – session to vote on budget
• Dec. 3rd – budget presented to congregation
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Susie and Doug have invited all of us to their house blessing after church on November 5th. It’s about a 30 minute drive. They have requested no housewarming gifts and instead are asking for donations of canned foods that can be delivered to 2nd Harvest. “Bring something you are grateful for.” The Grateful Gathering will be from 1 – 4 pm.
We are so blessed that Susie and Doug have found their way to Emmanuel and into our hearts.
Our annual Thanksgiving Potluck dinner will be November 12 directly after service. The fellowship committee is providing a turkey and a ham and, as in the past, we ask our guests to bring their favorite side dish or dessert.
Also mark December 17 on your calendar as we share the holiday spirit with cookies and carols. We will enjoy the excellent music of Claire and John as we join them in reviving our annual Christmas favorites. Bring a little something to satisfy your sweet tooth or a Christmas treat to munch on. Also requested are extra cookies to go to Maple Village afterwards.
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Welcome Visitors!
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
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.
Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
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Wednesday nights: Prayer group 6 pm
Sundays after service: Maple Village deliveries
3rd Sunday, October 15: Mission/Fellowship Meeting 9:30 am
Now through October 29: Receive and return pledge cards
November 5: Time TBD Blessing of Sue and Doug’s new home. Check bulletin board for details.
2nd Sunday, November 12: Worship Committee Meeting November 12: Adam Buzzard from Operation Andrew Group to preach.
November 12: Thanksgiving Pot Luck Dinner and Fellowship
3rd Sunday, November 19: Mission/Fellowship Meeting 9:30 am
November 19th: Deliver pies to Maple Village
Monday, November 20: Session meeting, 6:30 pm
November 26 – December 24: Joy offering collections
December 17: Cookies and Carols after service; cookie delivery to Maple Village.
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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 State of Christianity in Nashville
• will be covered by Adam Buzzard from Operation Andrew Group on Nov. 12th
• information has been gathered by the Barna Group
• Copy and paste this link into your browser for more information. https://operationandrew.org/about/
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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.
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I have removed quite a bit of thrift that served as ground cover in the front garden. There are clumps of rooted plants that are available to anyone who wants some. Thrift is the plant that give us such pretty pink flowers in early spring. It is very easy to plant and care for. I also have unearthed a bunch of tiger lily (?) bulbs that are available. The plants have been watered so bring something to carry them home in that is able to contain wet plants.
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Presenting Your Slate of Elders
Class of 2023
Theresa Denton, Worship and Polity & Procedure
Class of 2024
Ginia Wood, Fellowship and Mission
John Denton, Building and Grounds
Class of 2025
Greg Burlison, Personnel
Jan Russell
John Sevier, Director of Music
October 11th, Newsletter
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First reading and Psalm
Exodus 12:1-14
Psalm 149
Alternate First reading and Psalm
Ezekiel 33:7-11
Psalm 119:33-40
Second reading
Romans 13:8-14
Gospel
Matthew 18:15-20
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10.15.23 Jan 10.22.23 Karen 10.29.23 Mark 11.5.23 Sara 11.12.23 TBD
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Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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
“You cannot pray for someone and hate them at the same time." - Billy Graham
"I firmly believe God continues to answer the prayers of His people even after He has taken them to heaven. Never forget that God isn’t bound by time the way we are. We see only the present moment; God sees everything. We see only part of what He is doing; He sees it all." - Billy Graham
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Corinthians 3:9 For we are God's servants, working together; you are God's field, God's building.
Maple Village:
• Our gardens are still yielding produce and the flowers are as pretty as ever.
• We will be collecting puzzles through the end of October and will deliver on Nov. 5
Oasis:
• The assembly of the goody bags will be done as part of the regular service either on November 26th or December 3rd.
• If you wish to contribute to this mission, submit your contribution with “Oasis Project” in the memo line.
• The next delivery of Oasis goody bags will be in early December .
• The Mission/Fellowship Committee will be meeting this Sunday at 9:30 to discuss Oasis and other end of year giving opportunities. Please join us in the children’s classroom.
-
In the interest of full disclosure and transparency, there are no financial secrets at EPC.
—————————————————
• The posting of the regular rolling four week giving updates are now being put in the bulletin on Sundays.
• 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
• General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account
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.
2024 Generosity/Stewardship Campaign
September 17, 2023 through October 29, 2023
Our Stewardship season continues until the deadline for submitting your pledge cards – October 29, 2023.
Check out the Stewardship bulletin board in the hallway for ongoing information and inspiration about our Stewardship season.
1 Corinthians 16:1-4 makes clear that our giving should be:
Periodic (done at regular intervals)
Planned (though of in advance of the giving)
Proportional (giving in proportion to our blessings)
Private (not done to make us known as generous givers)
2 Corinthians 9 tells us that our giving should be:
Generous (giving more rather than less)
Freely given (not done out of guilt or manipulation)
Cheerful (given happily and with rejoicing in God).
Timeline for 2024 Budget Vote
• Nov. 3rd – draft of budget sent to session by Treasurer
• Nov. 19th – session to vote on budget
• Dec. 3rd – budget presented to congregation
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With approximately 25 guests in attendance, Derrick and Friends really put on a show.
Amy and Adam Pope alternated singing solos and harmonizing together beautifully to put out a set of songs that were often a throwback to some good old country music. Adam also shared original music he had written based on stories of his life and childhood. Derrick offered up drums, sound machine vocals and all sorts of accompanying noises. If you missed it, you missed out big time. It was a fantastic show! Good music, good laughs, good times. Thank you Derrick!
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Welcome Visitors!
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
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.
Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
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Wednesday nights: Prayer group 6 pm
Sundays after service: Maple Village deliveries
3rd Sunday, October 15: Mission/Fellowship Meeting 9:30 am
Now through October 29: Receive and return pledge cards
Monday, October 16: Session meeting, 6:30 pm
November 5: Time TBD Blessing of Sue and Doug’s new home. Check bulletin board for details.
2nd Sunday, November 12: Worship Committee Meeting November 12: Adam Buzzard from Operation Andrew Group to preach.
November 12: Thanksgiving Pot Luck Dinner and Fellowship
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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 State of Christianity in Nashville
• will be covered by Adam Buzzard from Operation Andrew Group on Nov. 12th
• information has been gathered by the Barna Group
• Copy and paste this link into your browser for more information. https://operationandrew.org/about/
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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.
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I have been working in the front circular garden this week and have removed quite a bit of the thrift plants that served as ground cover. There are clumps of rooted plants that are available to anyone who wants some. Thrift is the plant that give us such pretty pink flowers in early spring. It is very easy to plant and care for. I also have unearthed a bunch of tiger lilies (?) that are also available. The plants have been watered so bring something to carry them home in that is able to contain wet plants.
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Presenting Your Slate of Elders
Class of 2023
Theresa Denton, Worship and Polity & Procedure
Class of 2024
Ginia Wood, Fellowship and Mission
John Denton, Building and Grounds
Class of 2025
Greg Burlison, Personnel
Jan Russell
John Sevier, Director of Music
October 5th, Newsletter
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First reading and Psalm
Exodus 12:1-14
Psalm 149
Alternate First reading and Psalm
Ezekiel 33:7-11
Psalm 119:33-40
Second reading
Romans 13:8-14
Gospel
Matthew 18:15-20
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9.10.23… Mark
9.24.23 …Karen
10.1.23 …Barb
10.8.23… Marilyn
10.15.23...Jan
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We are now seeking liturgists for three (3) dates in October. If you wish to volunteer, please send an email to: epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call our worship coordinator at 615-473-3510. Thank you to all who volunteer to be Pastor Jane’s liturgy partners for our services each week!
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Prov. 25:21
If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink. You will heap burning coals on their heads, and the Lord will reward you.
Matt 5:44-48
Jesus said “But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and on the unjust, too. If you love only those who love you, what good is that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much. If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that. But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.”
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Where two or more are gathered in Christ's name, amazing things happen; Please join us at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary for an hour or so of prayer and worship together as we practice following Christ's example and love each other as Christ loves us. We begin our prayer service at 6 pm every Wednesday.
Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire? - Corrie ten Boom
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Corinthians 3:9 For we are God's servants, working together; you are God's field, God's building.
School Supply Collection
Sara and the other school teachers in the congregation want to express heartfelt gratitude and offer a sincere thank you to those who helped in the school supply donation effort. “It was just what my team needed; they were so excited!”
Oasis:
Requesting pieces of fleece measuring 2.5 ft x 3.5 ft
Requesting worn colorful T-shirts of any size.
Place your t-shirts in box set up in hallway.
These will be cut up to make dog blankets/toys
Deadline Sept 10, this coming Sunday
Maple Village
Requesting Books and Puzzles.
Place in collection box in hallway.
Deadline Sept 10.
Peace and Global Witness Collection
Collected every fall – This Sunday through Oct 1
Supports peace missions
EPC keeps 25% for local giving
Previously supported the “Women Are Safe” non-profit organization in Centerville, TN
You can suggest other financial gift recipients
On Sundays:
Pick flowers from any EPC garden. Arrange and put on front sanctuary table.
Harvest produce from the garden.
Rinse veggies and take flowers and produce to Maple Village. Bring previous glass bottle back.
Ask Faith, Ginia, Barb or Annalease if you have questions.
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In the interest of full disclosure and transparency, there are no financial secrets at EPC. If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances, please contact our church treasurer by any of the following methods:
EPC email for business correspondence should go to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com . General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account)
If you need to contact our treasurer about financial business, mail your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.comT
Timeline for Stewardship campaign for 2024
The following is from our treasurer …
Timeline for Stewardship campaign for 2024
September 17th – October 15th , pledge cards will be made available via email and at in-person services.
October 29th - Deadline for submission of pledge cards
Timeline for 2024 Budget Vote
Nov. 3rd – draft of budget sent to session by Treasurer
Nov. 19th – session to vote on budget recommendation to congregation
Dec. 3rd – congregation vote on proposed budget
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.
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Karen and Fred will be renewing their wedding vows as part of the worship service on Communion Sunday, October 1, 2023. Let us all pray for continuing good health.
Keep in mind that Covid-19 is back on the rise and in the news. We want to encourage everyone to remain vigilant in staying safe and healthy by washing hands frequently, using sanitizer, wearing masks and keeping a distance from others. Our passing of the peace has become a non-contact experience and like always, be sensible about other congregants’ health concerns.
If you develop symptoms of covid, test as soon as possible.
*We will use all we have learned in the past three years to continue to be as safe as possible, as healthy as possible, and to take good care of one another. If you believe you have been exposed to an active case of covid, please use distancing and protective measures until you know you are covid-free to help keep those around you safe from possible infection.
*Please talk to your pharmacist or doctor about the currently available bivalent vaccine and the monovalent vaccine expected to come out in October. Find out what is best for you. Flu vaccines are also available now.
-
Welcome Visitors!
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
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.
Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
-
Wednesday nights Prayer group 6 pm
Sundays after service: Maple Village delivery
Wed Aug 23 – Sept 10: Collecting T-shirts, fleece, books and puzzles
Sept 4 – Oct 2: Peace and Global Witness Collection
2nd Sunday, Sept 10: after service: Worship committee meeting
3rd Sunday, September 17: Mission/Fellowship meeting 9:30 am.
Monday, September 18 : Session meeting, 6:30 pm
October 1 –Fred and Karen review vows
-
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’s message this past Sunday was about Moses being placed in the Nile River to be saved by the Pharoah’s daughter. It was a twist of fate that only God could envision for all the players to be in the right place at the right time. The take away lesson from that story for the children’s church was that you CAN make a difference. It does not matter if you are a child or an adult. In this story both a child (Jacobed’s daughter, Miriam) and a young adult (the Pharoah’s daughter) made a difference; Moses survived and grew to be a strong righteous man.
-
Looking for help with the round flower bed in front of church. Is it you?
Growing produce, yes, sure, that’s what we intended. But tadpoles too??? Apparently yes, those too. After 3 Sundays worth of scooping, the water bucket residents have all been rehomed to either the Harpeth River or Bradford Creek.
-
Class of 2023
Theresa Denton, Worship and Polity & Procedure
Class of 2024
Ginia Wood, Fellowship and Mission
John Denton, Building and Grounds
Class of 2025
Greg Burlison, Personnel
Jan Russell
John Sevier, Director of Music
September 28th, Newsletter
-
First reading and Psalm
Exodus 12:1-14
Psalm 149
Alternate First reading and Psalm
Ezekiel 33:7-11
Psalm 119:33-40
Second reading
Romans 13:8-14
Gospel
Matthew 18:15-20
-
9.10.23… Mark
9.24.23 …Karen
10.1.23 …Barb
10.8.23… Marilyn
10.15.23...Jan
—————
We are now seeking liturgists for three (3) dates in October. If you wish to volunteer, please send an email to: epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call our worship coordinator at 615-473-3510. Thank you to all who volunteer to be Pastor Jane’s liturgy partners for our services each week!
-
Prov. 25:21
If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink. You will heap burning coals on their heads, and the Lord will reward you.
Matt 5:44-48
Jesus said “But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and on the unjust, too. If you love only those who love you, what good is that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much. If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that. But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.”
—————
Where two or more are gathered in Christ's name, amazing things happen; Please join us at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary for an hour or so of prayer and worship together as we practice following Christ's example and love each other as Christ loves us. We begin our prayer service at 6 pm every Wednesday.
Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire? - Corrie ten Boom
-
Corinthians 3:9 For we are God's servants, working together; you are God's field, God's building.
School Supply Collection
Sara and the other school teachers in the congregation want to express heartfelt gratitude and offer a sincere thank you to those who helped in the school supply donation effort. “It was just what my team needed; they were so excited!”
Oasis:
Requesting pieces of fleece measuring 2.5 ft x 3.5 ft
Requesting worn colorful T-shirts of any size.
Place your t-shirts in box set up in hallway.
These will be cut up to make dog blankets/toys
Deadline Sept 10, this coming Sunday
Maple Village
Requesting Books and Puzzles.
Place in collection box in hallway.
Deadline Sept 10.
Peace and Global Witness Collection
Collected every fall – This Sunday through Oct 1
Supports peace missions
EPC keeps 25% for local giving
Previously supported the “Women Are Safe” non-profit organization in Centerville, TN
You can suggest other financial gift recipients
On Sundays:
Pick flowers from any EPC garden. Arrange and put on front sanctuary table.
Harvest produce from the garden.
Rinse veggies and take flowers and produce to Maple Village. Bring previous glass bottle back.
Ask Faith, Ginia, Barb or Annalease if you have questions.
-
In the interest of full disclosure and transparency, there are no financial secrets at EPC. If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances, please contact our church treasurer by any of the following methods:
EPC email for business correspondence should go to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com . General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account)
If you need to contact our treasurer about financial business, mail your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.comT
Timeline for Stewardship campaign for 2024
The following is from our treasurer …
Timeline for Stewardship campaign for 2024
September 17th – October 15th , pledge cards will be made available via email and at in-person services.
October 29th - Deadline for submission of pledge cards
Timeline for 2024 Budget Vote
Nov. 3rd – draft of budget sent to session by Treasurer
Nov. 19th – session to vote on budget recommendation to congregation
Dec. 3rd – congregation vote on proposed budget
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.
-
Karen and Fred will be renewing their wedding vows as part of the worship service on Communion Sunday, October 1, 2023. Let us all pray for continuing good health.
Keep in mind that Covid-19 is back on the rise and in the news. We want to encourage everyone to remain vigilant in staying safe and healthy by washing hands frequently, using sanitizer, wearing masks and keeping a distance from others. Our passing of the peace has become a non-contact experience and like always, be sensible about other congregants’ health concerns.
If you develop symptoms of covid, test as soon as possible.
*We will use all we have learned in the past three years to continue to be as safe as possible, as healthy as possible, and to take good care of one another. If you believe you have been exposed to an active case of covid, please use distancing and protective measures until you know you are covid-free to help keep those around you safe from possible infection.
*Please talk to your pharmacist or doctor about the currently available bivalent vaccine and the monovalent vaccine expected to come out in October. Find out what is best for you. Flu vaccines are also available now.
-
Welcome Visitors!
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
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.
Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
-
Wednesday nights Prayer group 6 pm
Sundays after service: Maple Village delivery
Wed Aug 23 – Sept 10: Collecting T-shirts, fleece, books and puzzles
Sept 4 – Oct 2: Peace and Global Witness Collection
2nd Sunday, Sept 10: after service: Worship committee meeting
3rd Sunday, September 17: Mission/Fellowship meeting 9:30 am.
Monday, September 18 : Session meeting, 6:30 pm
October 1 –Fred and Karen review vows
-
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’s message this past Sunday was about Moses being placed in the Nile River to be saved by the Pharoah’s daughter. It was a twist of fate that only God could envision for all the players to be in the right place at the right time. The take away lesson from that story for the children’s church was that you CAN make a difference. It does not matter if you are a child or an adult. In this story both a child (Jacobed’s daughter, Miriam) and a young adult (the Pharoah’s daughter) made a difference; Moses survived and grew to be a strong righteous man.
-
Looking for help with the round flower bed in front of church. Is it you?
Growing produce, yes, sure, that’s what we intended. But tadpoles too??? Apparently yes, those too. After 3 Sundays worth of scooping, the water bucket residents have all been rehomed to either the Harpeth River or Bradford Creek.
-
Class of 2023
Theresa Denton, Worship and Polity & Procedure
Class of 2024
Ginia Wood, Fellowship and Mission
John Denton, Building and Grounds
Class of 2025
Greg Burlison, Personnel
Jan Russell
John Sevier, Director of Music
September 21st, Newsletter
-
First reading and Psalm
Exodus 12:1-14
Psalm 149
Alternate First reading and Psalm
Ezekiel 33:7-11
Psalm 119:33-40
Second reading
Romans 13:8-14
Gospel
Matthew 18:15-20
-
9.10.23… Mark
9.24.23 …Karen
10.1.23 …Barb
10.8.23… Marilyn
10.15.23...Jan
—————
We are now seeking liturgists for three (3) dates in October. If you wish to volunteer, please send an email to: epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call our worship coordinator at 615-473-3510. Thank you to all who volunteer to be Pastor Jane’s liturgy partners for our services each week!
-
Prov. 25:21
If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink. You will heap burning coals on their heads, and the Lord will reward you.
Matt 5:44-48
Jesus said “But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and on the unjust, too. If you love only those who love you, what good is that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much. If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that. But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.”
—————
Where two or more are gathered in Christ's name, amazing things happen; Please join us at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary for an hour or so of prayer and worship together as we practice following Christ's example and love each other as Christ loves us. We begin our prayer service at 6 pm every Wednesday.
Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire? - Corrie ten Boom
-
Corinthians 3:9 For we are God's servants, working together; you are God's field, God's building.
School Supply Collection
Sara and the other school teachers in the congregation want to express heartfelt gratitude and offer a sincere thank you to those who helped in the school supply donation effort. “It was just what my team needed; they were so excited!”
Oasis:
Requesting pieces of fleece measuring 2.5 ft x 3.5 ft
Requesting worn colorful T-shirts of any size.
Place your t-shirts in box set up in hallway.
These will be cut up to make dog blankets/toys
Deadline Sept 10, this coming Sunday
Maple Village
Requesting Books and Puzzles.
Place in collection box in hallway.
Deadline Sept 10.
Peace and Global Witness Collection
Collected every fall – This Sunday through Oct 1
Supports peace missions
EPC keeps 25% for local giving
Previously supported the “Women Are Safe” non-profit organization in Centerville, TN
You can suggest other financial gift recipients
On Sundays:
Pick flowers from any EPC garden. Arrange and put on front sanctuary table.
Harvest produce from the garden.
Rinse veggies and take flowers and produce to Maple Village. Bring previous glass bottle back.
Ask Faith, Ginia, Barb or Annalease if you have questions.
-
In the interest of full disclosure and transparency, there are no financial secrets at EPC. If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances, please contact our church treasurer by any of the following methods:
EPC email for business correspondence should go to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com . General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account)
If you need to contact our treasurer about financial business, mail your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.comT
Timeline for Stewardship campaign for 2024
The following is from our treasurer …
Timeline for Stewardship campaign for 2024
September 17th – October 15th , pledge cards will be made available via email and at in-person services.
October 29th - Deadline for submission of pledge cards
Timeline for 2024 Budget Vote
Nov. 3rd – draft of budget sent to session by Treasurer
Nov. 19th – session to vote on budget recommendation to congregation
Dec. 3rd – congregation vote on proposed budget
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.
-
Karen and Fred will be renewing their wedding vows as part of the worship service on Communion Sunday, October 1, 2023. Let us all pray for continuing good health.
Keep in mind that Covid-19 is back on the rise and in the news. We want to encourage everyone to remain vigilant in staying safe and healthy by washing hands frequently, using sanitizer, wearing masks and keeping a distance from others. Our passing of the peace has become a non-contact experience and like always, be sensible about other congregants’ health concerns.
If you develop symptoms of covid, test as soon as possible.
*We will use all we have learned in the past three years to continue to be as safe as possible, as healthy as possible, and to take good care of one another. If you believe you have been exposed to an active case of covid, please use distancing and protective measures until you know you are covid-free to help keep those around you safe from possible infection.
*Please talk to your pharmacist or doctor about the currently available bivalent vaccine and the monovalent vaccine expected to come out in October. Find out what is best for you. Flu vaccines are also available now.
-
Welcome Visitors!
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
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.
Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
-
Wednesday nights Prayer group 6 pm
Sundays after service: Maple Village delivery
Wed Aug 23 – Sept 10: Collecting T-shirts, fleece, books and puzzles
Sept 4 – Oct 2: Peace and Global Witness Collection
2nd Sunday, Sept 10: after service: Worship committee meeting
3rd Sunday, September 17: Mission/Fellowship meeting 9:30 am.
Monday, September 18 : Session meeting, 6:30 pm
October 1 –Fred and Karen review vows
-
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’s message this past Sunday was about Moses being placed in the Nile River to be saved by the Pharoah’s daughter. It was a twist of fate that only God could envision for all the players to be in the right place at the right time. The take away lesson from that story for the children’s church was that you CAN make a difference. It does not matter if you are a child or an adult. In this story both a child (Jacobed’s daughter, Miriam) and a young adult (the Pharoah’s daughter) made a difference; Moses survived and grew to be a strong righteous man.
-
Looking for help with the round flower bed in front of church. Is it you?
Growing produce, yes, sure, that’s what we intended. But tadpoles too??? Apparently yes, those too. After 3 Sundays worth of scooping, the water bucket residents have all been rehomed to either the Harpeth River or Bradford Creek.
-
Class of 2023
Theresa Denton, Worship and Polity & Procedure
Class of 2024
Ginia Wood, Fellowship and Mission
John Denton, Building and Grounds
Class of 2025
Greg Burlison, Personnel
Jan Russell
John Sevier, Director of Music
September 14th, Newsletter
-
First reading and Psalm
Exodus 12:1-14
Psalm 149
Alternate First reading and Psalm
Ezekiel 33:7-11
Psalm 119:33-40
Second reading
Romans 13:8-14
Gospel
Matthew 18:15-20
-
9.10.23… Mark
9.24.23 …Karen
10.1.23 …Barb
10.8.23… Marilyn
10.15.23...Jan
—————
We are now seeking liturgists for three (3) dates in October. If you wish to volunteer, please send an email to: epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call our worship coordinator at 615-473-3510. Thank you to all who volunteer to be Pastor Jane’s liturgy partners for our services each week!
-
Prov. 25:21
If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink. You will heap burning coals on their heads, and the Lord will reward you.
Matt 5:44-48
Jesus said “But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and on the unjust, too. If you love only those who love you, what good is that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much. If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that. But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.”
—————
Where two or more are gathered in Christ's name, amazing things happen; Please join us at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary for an hour or so of prayer and worship together as we practice following Christ's example and love each other as Christ loves us. We begin our prayer service at 6 pm every Wednesday.
Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire? - Corrie ten Boom
-
Corinthians 3:9 For we are God's servants, working together; you are God's field, God's building.
School Supply Collection
Sara and the other school teachers in the congregation want to express heartfelt gratitude and offer a sincere thank you to those who helped in the school supply donation effort. “It was just what my team needed; they were so excited!”
Oasis:
Requesting pieces of fleece measuring 2.5 ft x 3.5 ft
Requesting worn colorful T-shirts of any size.
Place your t-shirts in box set up in hallway.
These will be cut up to make dog blankets/toys
Deadline Sept 10, this coming Sunday
Maple Village
Requesting Books and Puzzles.
Place in collection box in hallway.
Deadline Sept 10.
Peace and Global Witness Collection
Collected every fall – This Sunday through Oct 1
Supports peace missions
EPC keeps 25% for local giving
Previously supported the “Women Are Safe” non-profit organization in Centerville, TN
You can suggest other financial gift recipients
On Sundays:
Pick flowers from any EPC garden. Arrange and put on front sanctuary table.
Harvest produce from the garden.
Rinse veggies and take flowers and produce to Maple Village. Bring previous glass bottle back.
Ask Faith, Ginia, Barb or Annalease if you have questions.
-
In the interest of full disclosure and transparency, there are no financial secrets at EPC. If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances, please contact our church treasurer by any of the following methods:
EPC email for business correspondence should go to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com . General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account)
If you need to contact our treasurer about financial business, mail your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.comT
Timeline for Stewardship campaign for 2024
The following is from our treasurer …
Timeline for Stewardship campaign for 2024
September 17th – October 15th , pledge cards will be made available via email and at in-person services.
October 29th - Deadline for submission of pledge cards
Timeline for 2024 Budget Vote
Nov. 3rd – draft of budget sent to session by Treasurer
Nov. 19th – session to vote on budget recommendation to congregation
Dec. 3rd – congregation vote on proposed budget
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.
-
Karen and Fred will be renewing their wedding vows as part of the worship service on Communion Sunday, October 1, 2023. Let us all pray for continuing good health.
Keep in mind that Covid-19 is back on the rise and in the news. We want to encourage everyone to remain vigilant in staying safe and healthy by washing hands frequently, using sanitizer, wearing masks and keeping a distance from others. Our passing of the peace has become a non-contact experience and like always, be sensible about other congregants’ health concerns.
If you develop symptoms of covid, test as soon as possible.
*We will use all we have learned in the past three years to continue to be as safe as possible, as healthy as possible, and to take good care of one another. If you believe you have been exposed to an active case of covid, please use distancing and protective measures until you know you are covid-free to help keep those around you safe from possible infection.
*Please talk to your pharmacist or doctor about the currently available bivalent vaccine and the monovalent vaccine expected to come out in October. Find out what is best for you. Flu vaccines are also available now.
-
Welcome Visitors!
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
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.
Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
-
Wednesday nights Prayer group 6 pm
Sundays after service: Maple Village delivery
Wed Aug 23 – Sept 10: Collecting T-shirts, fleece, books and puzzles
Sept 4 – Oct 2: Peace and Global Witness Collection
2nd Sunday, Sept 10: after service: Worship committee meeting
3rd Sunday, September 17: Mission/Fellowship meeting 9:30 am.
Monday, September 18 : Session meeting, 6:30 pm
October 1 –Fred and Karen review vows
-
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’s message this past Sunday was about Moses being placed in the Nile River to be saved by the Pharoah’s daughter. It was a twist of fate that only God could envision for all the players to be in the right place at the right time. The take away lesson from that story for the children’s church was that you CAN make a difference. It does not matter if you are a child or an adult. In this story both a child (Jacobed’s daughter, Miriam) and a young adult (the Pharoah’s daughter) made a difference; Moses survived and grew to be a strong righteous man.
-
Looking for help with the round flower bed in front of church. Is it you?
Growing produce, yes, sure, that’s what we intended. But tadpoles too??? Apparently yes, those too. After 3 Sundays worth of scooping, the water bucket residents have all been rehomed to either the Harpeth River or Bradford Creek.
-
Class of 2023
Theresa Denton, Worship and Polity & Procedure
Class of 2024
Ginia Wood, Fellowship and Mission
John Denton, Building and Grounds
Class of 2025
Greg Burlison, Personnel
Jan Russell
John Sevier, Director of Music
August 30th, Newsletter
-
Proper 17 (22) (September 3, 2023)
First reading and Psalm
Exodus 3:1-15
Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b
Alternate First reading and Psalm
Jeremiah 15:15-21
Psalm 26:1-8
Second reading
Romans 12:9-21
Gospel
Matthew 16:21-28
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9.03.23…. Ginia
9.10.23… Mark
9.17.23 …Terry D.
9.24.23 …Karen
10.1.23 …Barb
10.8.23… Marilyn
—————
We are now seeking liturgists for three (3) dates in October. If you wish to volunteer, please send an email to: epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call our worship coordinator at 615-473-3510. Thank you to all who volunteer to be Pastor Jane’s liturgy partners for our services each week!
-
Prayer lays hold of God’s plan and becomes the link between his will and its accomplishment on earth. Amazing things happen, and we are given theprivilege of being the channels of the Holy Spirit and prayer. - Elisabeth Elliot
Romans 8:28
“God promises to make something good out of the storms that bring devastation to your life.”
Where two or more are gathered in Christ's name, amazing things happen; Please join us at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary for an hour or so of prayer and worship together as we practice following Christ's example and love each other as Christ loves us.
Psalm 149:4
“For the Lord takes delight in His people; He crowns the humble with salvation.”
-
Corinthians 3:9 For we are God's servants, working together; you are God's field, God's building.
1Oasis:
Requesting worn colorful T-shirts of any size.
Place your t-shirts in box set up in hallway.
Deadline Sept 10.
2 Maple Village
Requesting Books and Puzzles.
Place in collection box in hallway.
Deadline Sept 10.
On Sundays:
Pick flowers from any EPC garden. Arrange and put on front sanctuary table.
Harvest produce from the garden.
Rinse veggies and take flowers and produce to Maple Village. Bring previous glass bottle back.
Ask Faith, Ginia, Barb or Annalease if you have questions.
-
In the interest of full disclosure and transparency, there are no financial secrets at EPC. If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances, please contact our church treasurer by any of the following methods:
EPC email for business correspondence should go to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com . General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account)
If you need to contact our treasurer about financial business, mail your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.comT
Timeline for Stewardship campaign for 2024
The following is from our treasurer …
Timeline for Stewardship campaign for 2024
September 17th – October 15th , pledge cards will be made available via email and at in-person services.
October 29th - Deadline for submission of pledge cards
Timeline for 2024 Budget Vote
Nov. 3rd – draft of budget sent to session by Treasurer
Nov. 19th – session to vote on budget recommendation to congregation
Dec. 3rd – congregation vote on proposed budget
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.
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Karen and Fred will be POSTPONED DUE TO COVID renewing their wedding vows as part of the worship service,
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Snack sign up:
Sept 3: Ginia & Terry
Sept 10:
Sept 17:
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Welcome Visitors!
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
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.
Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
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Calendar:
Wednesday nights Prayer group 6 pm
Sundays after service: Maple Village delivery
Wed Aug 23 – Sept 10: Collecting T-shirts, books and puzzles
Sept 3: Communion Sunday
Sept 4 – Oct 2: Peace and Global Witness Collection
2nd Sunday, Sept 10: after service: Worship committee meeting
3rd Sunday, September 17: Mission/Fellowship meeting 9:30 am.
Monday, September 18 : Session meeting, 6:30 pm
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Inquirers of all ages: Please reach out to Pastor Jane about what it means to be baptized, to be confirmed in the church (if you have already been baptized) or to join the church.
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The children’s message this past Sunday was about Moses being placed in the Nile River to be saved by the Pharoah’s daughter. It was a twist of fate that only God could envision for all the players to be in the right place at the right time. The take away lesson from that story for the children’s church was that you CAN make a difference. It does not matter if you are a child or an adult. In this story both a child (Jacobed’s daughter, Miriam) and a young adult (the Pharoah’s daughter) made a difference; Moses survived and grew to be a strong righteous man.
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I Need Help.
Anyone who is able and has a willingness to pull weeds, dig small trees, and give the round bed a facelift on a cool Friday morning is invited to join me this Friday between 7:30 am -11:30 ish working on both the gravel bed along the sidewalk in front of the church and the circle garden with all its “I refuse to be beautiful” issues.
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Class of 2023
Theresa Denton, Worship and Polity & Procedure
Class of 2024
Ginia Wood, Fellowship and Mission
John Denton, Building and Grounds
Class of 2025
Greg Burlison, Personnel
Jan Russell
John Sevier, Director of Music
August 16th, Newsletter
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Proper 16 (21) (August 27, 2023)
First reading and Psalm
Exodus 1:8-2:10
Psalm 124
Alternate First reading and Psalm
Isaiah 51:1-6
Psalm 138
Second reading
Romans 12:1-8
Gospel
Matthew 16:13-20
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8.27.23 : Greg
9.03.23 : Ginia
9.10.23 : Mark
9.17.23
9.24.23 : Karen
10.1.23 :
10.8.23 : Marilyn
We are now scheduling liturgists for September17th and October. If you wish to volunteer, please call Barb or send an email to: epcbusiness9770@gmail.com Thank you to all who volunteer to be Pastor Jane’s liturgy partners for our services each week.
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She (my mother) became a warrior far superior to any epic hero. She became a giant on her knees. With a sword in one hand, she battled the enemies of death and disease, and with her other hand stretched toward heaven she kept beseeching God’s help and His mercy.
- Bishop T.D. Jakes
Where two or more are gathered in Christ's name, amazing things happen; Please join us at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary for an hour or so of prayer and worship together as we practice following Christ's example and love each other as Christ loves us.
Psalm 107:1
“Give thanks to the Lord for He is good: His love endures forever”.
Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me”.
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Corinthians 3:9 For we are God's servants, working together; you are God's field, God's building.
1Oasis:
A new opportunity, a new project!
A request has come in for worn colorful T-shirts of any size.
They are also collecting fleece pieces size 2.5 ft x 3.5 ft
They will be used for an upcoming Nashville Humane Society Dog Toy/Blanket Service Project. We will need your help with this also.
Deadline for collection is Sept 10.
Place your t-shirts in box set up in hallway.
Oasis: Why Oasis Matters…
Do you ever wonder what exactly we are supporting when we ask for donations or help make goody bags or ask for meals?
Oasis provides shelter, meals and guidance to many homeless teens and young adults in the Nashville area. It is a year-round commitment but summertime provides some time for extra interactions. Our lunch delivery on Monday went really well. Thank you to those who contributed time and food.
2Maple Village:
We are collecting books for the Maple Village residents.
They have asked for reading materials to add to their library.
Place any donated books in the “Book Box” in the hallway.
This will be a fall delivery which coincides with the Fairview Public Library Book Sale on Aug 24 – 26.
Can you pick flowers and harvest from the garden? We need someone who can deliver goodies to Maple Village. There is a sign-up sheet on the table in back of the sanctuary. Ask Faith, Ginia or Annalease if you have questions.
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In the interest of full disclosure and transparency, there are no financial secrets at EPC. If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances, please contact our church treasurer by any of the following methods:
EPC email for business correspondence should go to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com . General EPC email can be sent to epcnashville@gmail.com (be aware that multiple people have access to this xemail account)
If you need to contact our treasurer about financial business email your question or request to epcbusiness9770@gmail.comT
The following is from our treasurer …
Timeline for Stewardship campaign for 2024
September 17th – October 15 th , pledge cards will be made available via email and at in-person services.
October 29th - Deadline for submission of pledge cards
Timeline for 2024 Budget Vote
Nov. 3rd – draft of budget sent to session by Treasurer
Nov. 19th – session to vote on budget recommendation to congregation
Dec. 3rd – congregation vote on proposed budget
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.
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August 27 is going to be a day to remember.
Karen and Fred will be POSTPONED DUE TO COVID renewing their wedding vows as part of the worship service,
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Fred, 1/2 of our dear Fred and Karen couple, who were to renew their wedding vows this Sunday, tested positive for covid yesterday (Tues).
The vow renewal and celebration with be rescheduled for another Sunday Worship Service once Fred recovers.
This Sunday, August 27, we will have our regular worship service and fellowship.
Let’s all lift each other in prayer for good health, for strong, healthy bodies and minds. We pray especially that Karen stays healthy as she cares for Fred, and that Fred’s recovery is quick and complete.
We will use all we have learned in the past three years to continue to be as safe as possible, as healthy as possible, and to take good care of one another:
*Please talk to your pharmacist or doctor about the currently available bivalent vaccine and the monovalent vaccine expected to come out in October. Find out what is best for you. Flu vaccines are also available now.
*If you believe you have been exposed to an active case of covid, please use distancing and protective measures until you know you are covid-free to help keep those around you safe from possible infection.
*If you develop symptoms of covid, test as soon as possible.
Snack sign up:
Aug 27: cake?
Sept 3: Ginia & Terry
Sept 10:
Sept 17:
Calendar:
Wednesday nights Prayer group 6 pm
Sundays after service: Maple Village delivery
Sunday Aug 27: vow renewal postponed
Wed Aug 23 – Sept 10: Collecting T-shirts
Sept 3: Communion Sunday
Sept 4 – Oct 2: Peace and Global Witness Collection
2nd Sunday, Sept 10: after service: Worship committee meeting
3rd Sunday, September 17: Mission/Fellowship meeting 9:30 am.
Monday, September 18 : Session meeting, 6:30 pm
November 12: Thanksgiving Dinner and Fellowship
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.
For more than a year we have included in this newsletter information about how Presbyterians “do” church. This is the final installment in this series.
For more detailed information and videos on the subject or to see previous week’s questions and answers, please see our website at: epcnashville.com/how-presbyterians-do-church or go to: theocademy.com The information on our website and the outtakes that will be included in the newsletter come from the Theocademy material created by the Mid-America Synod and provided by the Presbytery of Louisville, KY. If you have any questions about any of the outtakes or website material, please reach out to Pastor Herring or any member of the Session.
Week 58
Prayer – Jesus taught us not to get all wrapped up in“crafting the perfect prayer”; pray with your heart, not your head; KISS – keep it simple and straightforward; use your everyday language and references that are meaningful to your life.
Matt 6:7-13 (NSRV) – “When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then in this way:
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed [sacred/blessed/holy] be your name. Your
kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day
our daily bread. And forgive us our debts [sins], as we also have forgiven our
debtors [those who have harmed us]. And do not bring us to the time of trial
[judgement] but rescue us from the evil one [satan].”
Q: What are the main six types of prayer?
A:
a. Adoration – pray to express our love and praise to God for who God is.
b. Confession – pray to admit the fact that we have lived in a way that runs counter to God’s plan, both for our own lives and as part of the world at large.
c. Devotion - pray to affirm and celebrate God’s ownership of our lives.
d. Intercession - pray to ask God to step in and take control of a situation we (or others we know) are facing (this is to be done with the mind of Christ – i.e. you may ask for a specific/preferred outcome, but acknowledge that God’s will is preeminent; Christ asked for the cup to pass him by, but that God’s will be done).
e. Supplication - pray to ask God to provide us with what we need.
f. Thanksgiving - pray to praise God for what God has done, both in our own lives and in the world.
Children’s Education:
You never know what will happen during the children’s message. Sometimes they are eager to come sit up front, but ummm, sometimes they are not. We love your little girl, Mollie! The story being read was titled “A Hard Story”, which indeed it was. Workers were beaten, and killed, a story that was hard to hear (and read). The ending of the story was that Jesus forgives us, even those who do bad deeds. In children’s church we painted canvas bags, always fun. These are “treat bags” that the children can put special sayings in to help them remember they are not alone. More on this next week.
Presenting Your Slate of Elders
Class of 2023
Theresa Denton, Worship and Polity & Procedure
Class of 2024
Ginia Wood, Fellowship and Mission
John Denton, Building and Grounds
Class of 2025
Greg Burlison, Personnel
Jan Russell
John Sevier, Director of Music
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Welcome Visitors!
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
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.
Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin to janemherring@gmail.com
Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter to frhanchey@gmail.com
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Wednesday nights Prayer group 6 pm
Sundays after service: Maple Village delivery
Sunday Aug 27: vow renewal postponed
Wed Aug 23 – Sept 10: Collecting T-shirts
Sept 3: Communion Sunday
Sept 4 – Oct 2: Peace and Global Witness Collection
2nd Sunday, Sept 10: after service: Worship committee meeting
3rd Sunday, September 17: Mission/Fellowship meeting 9:30 am.
Monday, September 18 : Session meeting, 6:30 pm
November 12: Thanksgiving Dinner and Fellowship
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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.
For more than a year we have included in this newsletter information about how Presbyterians “do” church. This is the final installment in this series.
For more detailed information and videos on the subject or to see previous week’s questions and answers, please see our website at: epcnashville.com/how-presbyterians-do-church or go to: theocademy.com The information on our website and the outtakes that will be included in the newsletter come from the Theocademy material created by the Mid-America Synod and provided by the Presbytery of Louisville, KY. If you have any questions about any of the outtakes or website material, please reach out to Pastor Herring or any member of the Session.
Week 58
Prayer – Jesus taught us not to get all wrapped up in“crafting the perfect prayer”; pray with your heart, not your head; KISS – keep it simple and straightforward; use your everyday language and references that are meaningful to your life.
Matt 6:7-13 (NSRV) – “When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then in this way:
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed [sacred/blessed/holy] be your name. Your
kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day
our daily bread. And forgive us our debts [sins], as we also have forgiven our
debtors [those who have harmed us]. And do not bring us to the time of trial
[judgement] but rescue us from the evil one [satan].”
Q: What are the main six types of prayer?
A:
a. Adoration – pray to express our love and praise to God for who God is.
b. Confession – pray to admit the fact that we have lived in a way that runs counter to God’s plan, both for our own lives and as part of the world at large.
c. Devotion - pray to affirm and celebrate God’s ownership of our lives.
d. Intercession - pray to ask God to step in and take control of a situation we (or others we know) are facing (this is to be done with the mind of Christ – i.e. you may ask for a specific/preferred outcome, but acknowledge that God’s will is preeminent; Christ asked for the cup to pass him by, but that God’s will be done).
e. Supplication - pray to ask God to provide us with what we need.
f. Thanksgiving - pray to praise God for what God has done, both in our own lives and in the world.
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Children’s Education:
You never know what will happen during the children’s message. Sometimes they are eager to come sit up front, but ummm, sometimes they are not. We love your little girl, Mollie! The story being read was titled “A Hard Story”, which indeed it was. Workers were beaten, and killed, a story that was hard to hear (and read). The ending of the story was that Jesus forgives us, even those who do bad deeds. In children’s church we painted canvas bags, always fun. These are “treat bags” that the children can put special sayings in to help them remember they are not alone. More on this next week.
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Class of 2023
Theresa Denton, Worship and Polity & Procedure
Class of 2024
Ginia Wood, Fellowship and Mission
John Denton, Building and Grounds
Class of 2025
Greg Burlison, Personnel
Jan Russell
John Sevier, Director of Music
Calendar:
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.
For more than a year we have included in this newsletter information about how Presbyterians “do” church. This is the final installment in this series.
For more detailed information and videos on the subject or to see previous week’s questions and answers, please see our website at: epcnashville.com/how-presbyterians-do-church or go to: theocademy.com The information on our website and the outtakes that will be included in the newsletter come from the Theocademy material created by the Mid-America Synod and provided by the Presbytery of Louisville, KY. If you have any questions about any of the outtakes or website material, please reach out to Pastor Herring or any member of the Session.
Week 58
Prayer – Jesus taught us not to get all wrapped up in“crafting the perfect prayer”; pray with your heart, not your head; KISS – keep it simple and straightforward; use your everyday language and references that are meaningful to your life.
Matt 6:7-13 (NSRV) – “When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then in this way:
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed [sacred/blessed/holy] be your name. Your
kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day
our daily bread. And forgive us our debts [sins], as we also have forgiven our
debtors [those who have harmed us]. And do not bring us to the time of trial
[judgement] but rescue us from the evil one [satan].”
Q: What are the main six types of prayer?
A:
a. Adoration – pray to express our love and praise to God for who God is.
b. Confession – pray to admit the fact that we have lived in a way that runs counter to God’s plan, both for our own lives and as part of the world at large.
c. Devotion - pray to affirm and celebrate God’s ownership of our lives.
d. Intercession - pray to ask God to step in and take control of a situation we (or others we know) are facing (this is to be done with the mind of Christ – i.e. you may ask for a specific/preferred outcome, but acknowledge that God’s will is preeminent; Christ asked for the cup to pass him by, but that God’s will be done).
e. Supplication - pray to ask God to provide us with what we need.
f. Thanksgiving - pray to praise God for what God has done, both in our own lives and in the world.
Children’s Education:
You never know what will happen during the children’s message. Sometimes they are eager to come sit up front, but ummm, sometimes they are not. We love your little girl, Mollie! The story being read was titled “A Hard Story”, which indeed it was. Workers were beaten, and killed, a story that was hard to hear (and read). The ending of the story was that Jesus forgives us, even those who do bad deeds. In children’s church we painted canvas bags, always fun. These are “treat bags” that the children can put special sayings in to help them remember they are not alone. More on this next week.
Presenting Your Slate of Elders
Class of 2023
Theresa Denton, Worship and Polity & Procedure
Class of 2024
Ginia Wood, Fellowship and Mission
John Denton, Building and Grounds
Class of 2025
Greg Burlison, Personnel
Jan Russell
John Sevier, Director of Music