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

PROPER 12 (17) JUL 28, 2024
First Reading and Psalm
 Samuel 11:1-15 & Psalm 14
Alternate First reading and Psalm
 2 Kings 4:42-44 & Psalm 145:10-18
Second Reading
 Ephesians 3:14-21
Gospel
 John 6:1-21
Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date | Pulpit | Liturgist | Notes |
7.28.24 | Herring | Ginia
8.4.24 | Herring | Terry D | Communion
8.11.24 | Herring | Marilyn
8.18.24 | Herring | Barb
Thank you to those of you who serve as liturgists. If you wish to volunteer as liturgist, send an email to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473-3510.
Quotes about prayer:
Intercessory prayer is exceedingly prevalent. What wonders it has wrought! The Word of God teems with its marvelous deeds. Believer, thou hast a mighty engine in thy hand, use it well, use it constantly, use it with faith, and thou shalt surely be a benefactor to thy brethren. CH Spurgeon
Scripture:
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)
11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Invitation to Prayer Group services:
Prayer is a gift from God, like life itself.
 We meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 pm -ish
 We have both individual and group conversations with our Creator.  We focus on the prayers of our congregation and our community.  We also include prayers for the world and the nation.
 You are welcome any or all Wednesdays; we enjoy visitors.
 Please join us
3rd Annual Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship:
-  Evaluation of applications is due from evaluators July 20, 2024.
-  Award of Scholarship(s) will be July 28, 2024 immediately following services
Maple Village:
-  The gardens are a big success this year with many EPC individuals taking part.
-  After what seemed like a slow start, tomatoes and cucumbers are looking good and being shared with our neighbors.
-  Thank you to those helping with the gardening successes.
Financial Support for Missions:
Call it what you will, for a small church we are involved in many different local ministries, missions or outreach programs.
Funding for these giving programs come from various places, one of these places is you!
If you would like to donate additional funds for a specific program, checks can be made to the following ongoing missions of EPC.
Community Garden
Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship Crossroads Campus
Maple Village
Special Music Ministry events
Oasis
Please note on the memo line which mission your check is meant to support.
Financial Support for EPC:
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, you can contribute in the following ways:
Online–send an electronic payment, your bank can help you set this up if you have questions.
By Mail – our mailing address is EPC, 9770 Hwy 96, Nashville, TN 37221
Through EPC’s website www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org Simply click on the “GIVE” button, then the “donate” button, to donate via PayPal or debit/credit card. This can be a one-time donation or can be set up as a monthly donation.
Join us for fellowship, snacks and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window after service!
July 28......
There is a sign-up sheet on the table next to the front door.
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
July Fellowship Activity –An afternoon for artists and non-artists alike
Everyone is invited to work on an ‘all age, no skill needed’ art project in the Sanctuary July 31.
-  VBS kids and adults will meet from 1-5, supper til 6 pm.
-  Everyone else is invited to join them from 3- 5, with supper til 6
-  It promises to be a fun afternoon filled with laughter and light-
  hearted conversation as we work on some art mural designs
  together, followed by pizza dinner.
-  The EPC prayer service will be at 6 pm for those who wish to stay.
Welcome Visitors! We are excited to call your attention to, and encourage you, to visit our upgraded website! Go to www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org for all your questions. Cut and paste one of these sites in your browser. If you can’t find your answers there, try the options below:
janemherring@gmail.com - Reach out to Pastor Jane on her church phone (call/text) 615- 818-9727 or email at about what it means to be baptized, to be confirmed in the church (if you have already been baptized), to join the church or any other questions you might have.
epcnashville@gmail.com - General EPC email can be sent to this site (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account).
epcbusiness9770@gmail.com - If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request here.
janemherring@gmail.com - Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin here.
frhanchey@gmail.com - Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter here.
frhanchey@gmail.com – Send questions about the outdoor gardens or children’s education/programming here.
Ongoing:
-  Communion every 1st Sunday
-  Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service (8/11)
-  Mission/Fellowship Committee Mtg every 3rd Sunday 9:30 am (8/18)
-  Session Mtg every 3rd Monday (8/19)
-  2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm.
Upcoming:
-  July 28: Awarding of the Scholarship immediately after service
-  July 31: VBS at EPC 1-5 pm, followed by supper til 6. (eat lunch first!)
-  July 31: Art fellowship activity and supper 3-5 pm in sanctuary, with supper til 6
-  July 31: Wed night prayer service 6-7 pm
-  Aug 5: First (half) day of WCS schools
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.
VBS---Next week... What to know...
1. -  The theme of VBS this year is The Living Water
  -  We will meet Wed. July 31st from 1-5 pm at EPC
  -  Eat lunch before you come on the 31st (1-5 pm) and plan to stay for pizza from 5- 6.
    The last two VBS meetings were a little un-traditional but took place despite the many challenges that daily schedules and Mother Nature threw at us. From the nice calm lazy river and the warm welcoming sunshine that was perfect for 6 yr old Jaxon (inside the inner tube)...
... to the overcast skies with a faster flowing, and a little bit deeper river suitable for the older girls. The rain filled stream provided a stimulating, (shall we say cold!?) current for these two (next page) who waded and splashed, slipped and slid and managed to get 100% wet as they named undesirable behaviors and let the river wash their sins away!
A HUGE thank you goes out to the members of the garden crew. Extra hands to water, tend, weed, harvest and deliver have made this endeavor a bigger success than it ever was. You are all very much appreciated.
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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Emmanuel Presbyterian 7/17/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 7/17/24

July 17th, 2024 | Newsletter

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Order of Worship

Readings for the Coming Week:
PROPER 11 (16) JUL 21, 2024
First* reading and Psalm
2 Samuel 7:1-14a
Psalm 89:20-37
Alternate First reading and Psalm Jeremiah 23:1-6
Psalm 23
Second reading
Ephesians 2:11-22
Gospel
Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date | Pulpit | Liturgist | Notes |
7.21.24 | Herring | Jan
7.28.24 | Herring | Ginia
8.4.24 | Herring | Terry D | Communion
8.11.24 | Herring | Marilyn
8.18.24 | Herring | Barb
Thank you to those of you who serve as liturgists. If you wish to volunteer as liturgist, send an email to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473-3510.
Quotes About Prayer:
Intercessory prayer is exceedingly prevalent. What wonders it has wrought! The Word of God teems with its marvelous deeds. Believer, thou hast a mighty engine in thy hand, use it well, use it constantly, use it with faith, and thou shalt surely be a benefactor to thy brethren. CH Spurgeon
Scripture:
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)
11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Invitation to Prayer Group services:
Prayer is a gift from God, like life itself.
 We meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 pm -ish
 We have both individual and group conversations with our Creator.  We focus on the prayers of our congregation and our community.  We also include prayers for the world and the nation.
 You are welcome any or all Wednesdays; we enjoy visitors.
 Please join us
3rd Annual Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship:
-  Evaluation of applications is due from evaluators July 20, 2024.
-  Award of Scholarship(s) will be July 28, 2024 immediately following services
Maple Village:
-  The gardens are a big success this year with many EPC individuals taking part.
-  After what seemed like a slow start, tomatoes and cucumbers are looking good and being shared with our neighbors.
-  Thank you to those helping with the gardening successes.
Financial Support for Missions:
Call it what you will, for a small church we are involved in many different local ministries, missions or outreach programs.
Funding for these giving programs come from various places, one of these places is you!
If you would like to donate additional funds for a specific program, checks can be made to the following ongoing missions of EPC.
Community Garden
Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship Crossroads Campus
Maple Village
Special Music Ministry events
Oasis
Please note on the memo line which mission your check is meant to support.
Financial Support for EPC:
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, you can contribute in the following ways:
Online–send an electronic payment, your bank can help you set this up if you have questions.
By Mail – our mailing address is EPC, 9770 Hwy 96, Nashville, TN 37221
Through EPC’s website www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org Simply click on the “GIVE” button, then the “donate” button, to donate via PayPal or debit/credit card. This can be a one-time donation or can be set up as a monthly donation.
Join us for fellowship, snacks and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window after service!
July 21......
There is a sign-up sheet on the table next to the front door.
July Fellowship Activity –An Artsie Afternoon!
Everyone is invited to work on an ‘all age, no skill needed’ art project in the Sanctuary July 31.
-  Young’uns will meet from 1-6 pm.
-  Everyone else is invited to join them from 3- 6 pm
-  It promises to be a fun afternoon filled with laughter and
  light-hearted conversation as we work on some art mural designs together, followed by pizza dinner.
 The EPC prayer service will be at 6 pm for those who wish to stay.
Welcome Visitors! We are excited to call your attention to, and encourage you, to visit our upgraded website! Go to www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org for all your questions. Cut and paste one of these sites in your browser. If you can’t find your answers there, try the options below:
janemherring@gmail.com - Reach out to Pastor Jane on her church phone (call/text) 615- 818-9727 or email at about what it means to be baptized, to be confirmed in the church (if you have already been baptized), to join the church or any other questions you might have.
epcnashville@gmail.com - General EPC email can be sent to this site (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account).
epcbusiness9770@gmail.com - If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request here.
janemherring@gmail.com - Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin here.
frhanchey@gmail.com - Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter here.
frhanchey@gmail.com – Send questions about the outdoor gardens or children’s education/programming here.
Ongoing:
-  Communion every 1st Sunday
-  Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service (8/11)
-  Mission/Fellowship Committee Mtg every 3rd Sunday 9:30 am (7/21)
-  Session Mtg every 3rd Monday (7/22)
-  2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm.
  Upcoming:
-  July 20: Evaluations are due from applicant evaluators
-  July 24: VBS day on the river at the Denton’s, 10-2 pm
-  July 28: Awarding of the Scholarship immediately after service
-  July 31: VBS at EPC 1-6 pm
-  July 31: Art fellowship activity and supper 3-6 pm in sanctuary
-  July 31: Wed night prayer service 6-7 pm
-  Aug 5: First (half) day of WCS schools
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.
1. VBS--- What to know...
  -  The theme of VBS this year is The Living Waters
  -  We will meet on Wednesdays, July 17 and 24 from 10-2 and on Wed. 31st from 1-5 pm
  -  Bring a sack lunch for the 17th and the 24th.
  -  Eat before you come on the 31st (1-5pm) but plan to stay for pizza after.
  -  The congregation is invited on the 31st from 3pm – 5pm for activities, fellowship and
    pizza
  -  Please let Faith or Ginia know if you will be attending.
I will be gone for the next few weeks and the gardens will need tending.
1. There is a sign-up sheet by the front entrance and Ginia has offered to be
  the point person to coordinate what needs doing.
2. watering (about an hour each time)
3. weeding (not hard but involves bending down to pull grass)
4. checking for health of plants (spray for bugs or remove caterpillars)
5. staking and training plants to climb the trellis (as needed: tomatoes, cucumbers and squash)
6. harvesting (the fun part)
7. delivering to maple village (as needed)
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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Emmanuel Presbyterian 7/10/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 7/10/24

July 10th, 2024 | Newsletter

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Proper 10 (15) (July 14, 2024)
 First reading and Psalm
o 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19
o Psalm 24
 Alternate First reading and Psalm
o Amos 7:7-15
o Psalm 85:8-13
 Second reading
o Ephesians 1:3-14
 Gospel
o Mark 6:14-29
Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date | Pulpit | Liturgist | Notes |
7.14.24 | Herring | Karen
7.21.24 | Herring | Jan
7.28.24 | Herring | Ginia
8.4.24 | Herring | Terry D | Communion
8.11.24 | Herring | Marilyn
8.18.24 | Herring | Barb
Thank you to those of you who serve as liturgists. If you wish to volunteer as liturgist, send an email to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473-3510.
Quotes about prayer:
There is no way that Christians, in a private capacity, can do so much to promote the work of God and advance the kingdom of Christ as by prayer. ~~ Jonathan Edwards
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.
Invitation to Prayer Group services:
Prayer is a gift from God, like life itself.
-  We meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 pm -ish
-  We have both individual and group conversations with our Creator.
-  We focus on the prayers of our congregation and our community.
-  We also include prayers for the world and everything in it.
-  You are welcome any or all Wednesdays, we enjoy visitors.
-  Please join us
3rd Annual Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship:
-  Evaluation of applications is due from evaluators July 20, 2024.
-  Award of Scholarship(s) will be July 28, 2024 immediately following services
Maple Village:
-  The gardens are a big success this year with many EPC individuals taking part.
-  After what seemed like a slow start, tomatoes and cucumbers are looking good and being shared with our neighbors.
-  Thank you to those helping with the gardening successes.
Financial Support for Missions:
Call it what you will, for a small church we are involved in many different local ministries, missions or outreach programs.
Funding for these giving programs come from various places, one of these places is you!
If you would like to donate additional funds for a specific program, checks can be made to the following ongoing missions of EPC.
Community Garden
Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship Crossroads Campus
Maple Village
Special Music Ministry events
Oasis
Please note on the memo line which mission your check is meant to support.
Financial Support for EPC:
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, you can contribute in the following ways:
Online–send an electronic payment, your bank can help you set this up if you have questions.
By Mail – our mailing address is EPC, 9770 Hwy 96, Nashville, TN 37221
Through EPC’s website www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org Simply click on the “GIVE” button, then the “donate” button, to donate via PayPal or debit/credit card. This can be a one-time donation or can be set up as a monthly donation.
Join us for fellowship, snacks and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window after service!
July 14......Doug and Sue
July 21......?
There is a sign-up sheet on the table next to the front door.
July Fellowship Activity –An Artsie Afternoon!
Everyone is invited to work on an ‘all age, no skill needed’ art project in the Sanctuary July 31.
-  Young’uns will meet from 1-5 pm.
-  Everyone else is invited to join them from 3-5 pm
-  It promises to be a fun afternoon filled with laughter and
  light-hearted conversation as we work on some mural designs together, followed by pizza dinner.
 The EPC prayer service will be at 6 pm for those who wish to stay.
Welcome Visitors! We are excited to call your attention to, and encourage you, to visit our upgraded website! Go to www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org for all your questions. Cut and paste one of these sites in your browser. If you can’t find your answers there, try the options below:
janemherring@gmail.com - Reach out to Pastor Jane on her church phone (call/text) 615- 818-9727 or email at about what it means to be baptized, to be confirmed in the church (if you have already been baptized), to join the church or any other questions you might have.
epcnashville@gmail.com - General EPC email can be sent to this site (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account).
epcbusiness9770@gmail.com - If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request here.
janemherring@gmail.com - Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin here.
frhanchey@gmail.com - Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter here.
frhanchey@gmail.com – Send questions about the outdoor gardens or children’s education/programming here.
Ongoing:
-  Communion every 1st Sunday
-  Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service (7/14)
-  Mission/Fellowship Committee Mtg every 3rd Sunday 9:30 am (7/21)
-  Session Mtg every 3rd Monday (7/22)
-  2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm.
Upcoming:
-  July 17: VBS day on the river, 10-2 pm at the Denton’s
-  July 20: Evaluations are due from applicant evaluators
-  July 24: VBS day on the river, 10-2 pm
-  July 28: Awarding of the Scholarship immediately after service
-  July 31: VBS at EPC 1-5 pm with adults invited from 3-5 pm for activity and pizza
-  Aug 5: First (half) day of WCS schools
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.
1. VBS--- What to know...
  -  The theme of VBS this year is The Living Waters
  -  We will meet on Wednesdays, July 17 and 24 from 10-2 and on Wed. 31st from 1-5 pm
  -  Bring a sack lunch for the 17th and the 24th.
  -  Eat before you come on the 31st (1-5pm) but plan to stay for pizza after.
  -  The congregation is invited on the 31st from 3pm – 5pm for activities, fellowship and
    pizza
  -  Please let Faith or Ginia know if you will be attending.
I will be gone for the next few weeks and the gardens will need tending.
1. There is a sign-up sheet by the front entrance and Ginia has offered to be
  the point person to coordinate what needs doing.
2. watering (about an hour each time)
3. weeding (not hard but involves bending down to pull grass)
4. checking for health of plants (spray for bugs or remove caterpillars)
5. staking and training plants to climb the trellis (as needed: tomatoes, cucumbers and squash)
6. harvesting (the fun part)
7. delivering to maple village (as needed)
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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Emmanuel Presbyterian 7/3/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 7/3/24

July 3rd, 2024 | Newsletter

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 First reading and Psalm
o 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10
o Psalm 48
 Second reading
o 2 Corinthians 12:2-10
 Alternate First reading and Psalm
o Ezekiel 2:1-5
o Psalm 123
 Gospel
o Mark 6:1-13
Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date | Pulpit | Liturgist | Notes |
7.7.24 | Herring | Diana | Communion
7.14.24 | Herring | Karen
7.21.24 | Herring | Jan
7.28.24 | Herring | Ginia
8.4.24 | Herring | Terry D
Thank you to those of you who serve as liturgists. If you wish to volunteer as liturgist, send an email to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473-3510.
There is no way that Christians, in a private capacity, can do so much to promote the work of God and advance the kingdom of Christ as by prayer. ~~ Jonathan Edwards
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.
Invitation to Prayer Group services:
 Prayer is a gift from God, like life itself.
-  We meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 pm -ish
-  We have both individual and group conversations with our Creator.
-  We focus on the prayers of our congregation and our community.
-  We also include prayers for the world and everything in it.
-  You are welcome any or
all Wednesdays, we enjoy visitors.  Please join us
3rd Annual Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship:
-  Evaluation of applications is due from evaluators July 20, 2024.
-  Award of Scholarship(s) will be July 28, 2024 immediately following services
Special Offerings Update:
We may be little but...by working together we do amazing things!
This slide was presented by the Finance Committee at the General Assembly convention in Salt Lake City this week. “We really are part of a church that does a lot of good in the world and every size church with every size offering is what makes us effective!” ~~ Jane Herring referring to EPC.
Financial Support for Missions:
Call it what you will, for a small church we are involved in many different local ministries, missions or outreach programs.
Funding for these giving programs come from various places, one of these places is you!
If you would like to donate additional funds for a specific program, checks can be made to the following ongoing missions of EPC.
Community Garden
Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship Crossroads Campus
Maple Village
Special Music Ministry events
Oasis
Please note on the memo line which mission your check is meant to support.
Financial Support for EPC:
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, you can contribute in the following ways:
Online–send an electronic payment, your bank can help you set this up if you have questions.
By Mail – our mailing address is EPC, 9770 Hwy 96, Nashville, TN 37221
Through EPC’s website www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org Simply click on the “GIVE” button, then the “donate” button, to donate via PayPal or debit/credit card. This can be a one-time donation or can be set up as a monthly donation.
Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window after service!
July 7 ....... Claire
July 14......Doug and Sue July 21......?
 There is a sign-up sheet on the table next to the front door.
July Fellowship Activity:
-  Adults are invited to join the youth for a portion of their VBS activities on July 31st.
-  The youth will be meeting from 1-5 pm. in the EPC Sanctuary.
-  They will be doing an art activity that is appropriate for all ages, no skill necessary.
-  The congregation is invited to join in from 3-5 pm, followed by pizza dinner for all.
-  The EPC prayer service will be at 6 pm for those who wish to stay.
Welcome Visitors! We are excited to call your attention to, and encourage you, to visit our upgraded website! Go to www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org for all your questions. Cut and paste one of these sites in your browser. If you can’t find your answers there, try the options below:
janemherring@gmail.com - Reach out to Pastor Jane on her church phone (call/text) 615- 818-9727 or email at about what it means to be baptized, to be confirmed in the church (if you have already been baptized), to join the church or any other questions you might have.
epcnashville@gmail.com - General EPC email can be sent to this site (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account).
epcbusiness9770@gmail.com - If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request here.
janemherring@gmail.com - Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin here.
frhanchey@gmail.com - Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter here.
frhanchey@gmail.com – Send questions about the outdoor gardens or children’s education/programming here.
Ongoing:
-  Communion every 1st Sunday
-  Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service (7/14)
-  Mission/Fellowship Committee Mtg every 3rd Sunday 9:30 am (7/21)
-  Session Mtg every 3rd Monday (7/22)
-  2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm.
  Upcoming:
-  July 17: VBS day on the river, 10-2 pm
-  July 20: Evaluations are due from applicant evaluators
-  July 24: VBS day on the river, 10-2 pm
-  July 28: Awarding of the Scholarship immediately after service
-  July 31: VBS at EPC 1-5 pm with adults invited from 3-5 pm for activity and pizza
-  Aug 5: First (half) day of WCS schools
-  Aug 6: First day MNPS (Metro Nashville Public Schools)
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.
1. VBS--- What to know...
  -  The theme of VBS this year is The Living Waters
  -  We will meet on Wednesdays, July 17 and 24 from 10-2 and on Wed. 31st from 1-5 pm
  -  Bring a sack lunch for the 17th and the 24th.
  -  Eat before you come on the 31st (1-5pm) but plan to stay for pizza after.
  -  The congregation is invited on the 31st from 3pm – 5pm for activities, fellowship and
    pizza
  -  Please let Faith or Ginia know if you will be attending.
I will be gone for the next few weeks and the gardens will need tending.
1. There is a sign-up sheet by the front entrance and Ginia has offered to be
  the point person to coordinate what needs doing.
2. watering (about an hour each time)
3. weeding (not hard but involves bending down to pull grass)
4. checking for health of plants (spray for bugs or remove caterpillars)
5. staking and training plants to climb the trellis (as needed: tomatoes, cucumbers and squash)
6. harvesting (the fun part)
7. delivering to maple village (as needed)
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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June 27th, 2024 | Newsletter

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Order of Worship

 First reading and Psalm
o 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 o Psalm 130
 Alternate First reading and Psalm
o Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15, 2:23- 24 or Lamentations 3:22-33
o Psalm 30
 Second reading
o 2 Corinthians 8:7-15
 Gospel
o Mark 5:21-43
Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date | Pulpit | Liturgist | Notes |
6.30.24 | Herring | Darrell
7.7.24 | Herring | Diana | Communion
7.14.24 | Herring | Karen
7.21.24 | Herring | Jan
7.28.24 | Herring | Ginia
Thank you to those of you who serve as liturgists. If you wish to volunteer as liturgist, send an email to epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473-3510.
Quotes about prayer:
A godly [person] is a praying [person]. As soon as grace is poured in, prayer is poured out. Prayer is the soul’s traffic with Heaven; God comes down to us by His Spirit, and we go up to Him by prayer. ~~ Thomas Watson
Matthew 18:19-20 (NIV)
19 Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.
Invitation to Prayer Group services:
-  Prayer is a gift from God, like life itself.
-  We meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 pm -ish
-  We have both individual and group conversations with our Creator.
 We focus on the prayers of our congregation and our community.  We also include prayers for the world and everything in it.
 You are welcome any or all Wednesdays, we enjoy visitors.  Please join us
13rd Annual Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship:
-  Invitation to applicants went out June 2, 2024
-  Deadline for submission is June 30, 2024
-  Evaluation of applications is due from evaluators, Kerri and Sara, by July 20, 2024.
-  Award of Scholarship(s) will be July 28, 2024 immediately following services
Financial Support for Missions:
Call it what you will, for a small church we are involved in many different local ministries, missions or outreach programs.
Funding for these giving programs come from various places, one of these places is you!
If you would like to donate additional funds for a specific program, checks can be made to the following ongoing missions of EPC.
Community Garden
Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship Crossroads Campus
Maple Village
Special Music Ministry events
Oasis
Please note on the memo line which mission your check is meant to support.
Financial Support for EPC:
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, you can contribute in the following ways:
Online–send an electronic payment, your bank can help you set this up if you have questions.
By Mail – our mailing address is EPC, 9770 Hwy 96, Nashville, TN 37221
Through EPC’s website www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org Simply click on the “GIVE” button, then the “donate” button, to donate via PayPal or debit/credit card. This can be a one-time donation or can be set up as a monthly donation.
Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window after service!
June 30 ... Val July 7 ....... Claire July 14......Hills July 21......?
 There is a sign-up sheet on the table next to the door.
July Fellowship Activity:
-  Adults are invited to join the youth for a portion of their VBS activities on July 31st.
-  The youth will be meeting from 12-5 pm.
-  They will be doing an art activity that is appropriate for all ages and invite all to join
  them from 2-5 pm, for the activity followed by pizza dinner in the sanctuary,
-  The EPC prayer service will be at 6 pm for those who wish to stay.
Welcome Visitors! We are excited to call your attention to, and encourage you, to visit our upgraded website! Go to www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org for all your questions. Cut and paste one of these sites in your browser. If you can’t find your answers there, try the options below:
janemherring@gmail.com - Reach out to Pastor Jane on her church phone (call/text) 615- 818-9727 or email at about what it means to be baptized, to be confirmed in the church (if you have already been baptized), to join the church or any other questions you might have.
epcnashville@gmail.com - General EPC email can be sent to this site (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account).
epcbusiness9770@gmail.com - If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request here.
janemherring@gmail.com - Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin here.
frhanchey@gmail.com - Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter here.
frhanchey@gmail.com – Send questions about the outdoor gardens or children’s education/programming here.
Ongoing:
-  Communion every 1st Sunday
-  Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service (7/14)
-  Mission/Fellowship Committee Mtg every 3rd Sunday 9:30 am (7/21)
-  Session Mtg every 3rd Monday (7/22)
-  2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm.
  Upcoming:
-  June 30: Scholarship applications and essays are due
-  July 20: Evaluations are due from applicant evaluators
-  July 17, 24: VBS days 10-2 pm
-  July 28: Awarding of the Scholarship immediately after service
-  July 31: VBS 12-5 pm with adults invited from 2-5 pm for activity and pizza
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.
TWe are currently working up plans for VBS on 3 Wednesdays in July.
-  Mark your calendars for July 17, 24 from 10 am – 2 pm, and 31st from 12 – 5 pm.
-  The VBS meeting on the 31st will be followed by a pizza dinner.
-  Adults welcome to join us on the 31st from 2pm – 5pm for art activities, fellowship and stay for pizza supper afterwards.
-  Please let Faith or Jane know if you will be attending. Montreat Youth Conference:
-  We were treated by the annual “top-ten” best reasons to go to Montreat as decided by the three who would know!
-  Teddy, Jefferson and Annalease all shared their thoughts about their week at camp.
-  Thank you so much Barb for making this happen.
I will be gone for the next few weeks and the gardens will need tending.
1. There is a sign-up sheet by the front entrance and Ginia has offered to be
  the point person to coordinate what needs doing.
2. watering (about an hour each time)
3. weeding (not hard but involves bending down to pull grass)
4. checking for health of plants (spray for bugs or remove caterpillars)
5. staking and training plants to climb the trellis (as needed: tomatoes, cucumbers and squash)
6. harvesting (the fun part)
7. delivering to maple village (as needed)
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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June 19th, 2024 | Newsletter

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 Proper 7 (12) (June 23, 2024)
 First reading and Psalm
o 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32- 49
o Psalm 9:9-20
or
o 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 18:10-16
o Psalm 133
 Alternate First reading and Psalm
o Job 38:1-11
o Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32
 Second reading
o 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
 Gospel
o Mark 4:35-41
Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date Pulpit Liturgist Notes
6.23.24 Herring Barb
6.30.24 Herring Darrell
7.7.24 Herring Diana Communion
7.14.24 Herring Karen
7.21.24 Herring
7.28.24 Herring
1. Thanks to all the liturgy volunteers!!!
2. It is so nice to be able to give Pastor Jane and John advance notice of the liturgist schedule, it helps them so much in their service planning.
3. We have 3 slots in May left to fill. Won’t you give it a try? – its fun, allows you to stretch yourself a little, helps interact with scripture in a different way and connect with God from a new perspective.
4. If you wish to volunteer, please send an email to: epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473-3510.
We will welcome Sue H., Richard & Diana B., and Fred & Karen R. as new members of
EPC this coming Sunday. Come and celebrate this memorable event with us.
Quotes about prayer:
Where there is much prayer, there will be much of the Spirit; where there is much of the Spirit, there will be every-increasing prayer. ~~ Andy Murray
Romans 15:30-33 (NIV)
30 I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join meinmystrugglebyprayingtoGodforme. 31 PraythatImaybekeptsafefromtheunbelievers in Judea and that the contribution I take to Jerusalem may be favorably received by the Lord’s people there, 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.
Invitation to Prayer Group services:
 Prayer is a gift from God, like life itself.
 We meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 pm -ish
 We have both individual and group conversations with our Creator.
 We focus on the prayers of our congregation and our community.
 We also include prayers for the world and everything in it.
 You are welcome any or all Wednesdays, we enjoy visitors.
 Please join us
On Sale Now!
Only in Nashville – September 13!
On Friday, September 13, Oasis Center is bringing back our grandest event of the year – Only in Nashville! Once again, we'll be at Marathon Music Works, serving up everything you love about Nashville under one roof! Come spend your Friday the 13th with us enjoying some Nashville-style fun – like live and silent auctions, music by some of Nashville's hottest singer- songwriters, signature cocktails, craft beer, hors d'oeuvres, and a Southern feast from Martin's Bar-B-Que...
Everything that makes our city one of a kind!
For reservations, contact Erica Combs at 615-983-6915 or ecombs@oasiscenter.org 23rd Annual Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship:
 Invitation to applicants went out June 2, 2024
 Deadline for submission is June 30, 2024
 Evaluation of applications will be completed by July 20, 2024
 Award of Scholarship(s) will be July 28, 2024 immediately following services
Financial Support for Missions:
Call it what you will, for a small church we are involved in many different local ministries, missions or outreach programs.
Funding for these giving programs come from various places, one of these places is you!
If you would like to donate additional funds for a specific program, checks can be made to the following ongoing missions of EPC.
Community Garden
Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship Crossroads Campus
Maple Village
Special Music Ministry events
Oasis
Please note on the memo line which mission your check is meant to support.
Financial Support for EPC:
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, you can contribute in the following ways:
Online–send an electronic payment, your bank can help you set this up if you have questions.
By Mail – our mailing address is EPC, 9770 Hwy 96, Nashville, TN 37221
Through EPC’s website www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org Simply click on the “GIVE” button, then the “donate” button, to donate via PayPal or debit/credit card. This can be a one-time donation or can be set up as a monthly donation.
Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window after service!
There is a sign-up sheet on the table next to the door.
Welcome Visitors! We are excited to call your attention to, and encourage you, to visit our upgraded website! Go to www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org for all your questions. Cut and paste one of these sites in your browser. If you can’t find your answers there, try the options below:
janemherring@gmail.com - Reach out to Pastor Jane on her church phone (call/text) 615- 818-9727 or email at about what it means to be baptized, to be confirmed in the church (if you have already been baptized), to join the church or any other questions you might have.
epcnashville@gmail.com - General EPC email can be sent to this site (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account).
epcbusiness9770@gmail.com - If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request here.
janemherring@gmail.com - Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin here.
frhanchey@gmail.com - Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter here.
frhanchey@gmail.com – Send questions about the outdoor gardens or children’s education/programming here.
Ongoing:
 Communion every 1st Sunday
 Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service (7/14)
 Mission/Fellowship Committee Mtg every 3rd Sunday 9:30 am (16th)
 Session Mtg every 3rd Monday (17th)
 2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm.
Upcoming:
 June 30: Scholarship applications and essays are due
 July 20: Evaluations are due from scholarship applicants
 July 28: Awarding of the Scholarship immediately after service
Coming up soon, take part in conversation about uniting the Bodies of Christ:
As a follow up to a previous meeting, there will be a conversation with Adam Buzard, who is part of the Operation Andrew Group. This will be hosted by the 2nd Presbyterian Church on April 18th from 9-11 am. as he works to fulfill the mission of uniting the bodies of Christ as they partner with local churches. 2nd Pres is located at 3511 Belmont Blvd and the conversation will center around “The State of Nashville”. It is open to anyone (pastors, elders, church volunteers) interested in knowing what others think of our church. The event is this scheduled for tomorrow.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NaCoMe Camp Opportunity:
Reach out to Jane if you have questions about this. It is coming up soon. I’m sorry I don’t have any more details at this time.
Inquirers of all ages:
 Please reach out to Pastor Jane about what it means to be baptized, to be confirmed in the church (if you have already been baptized) or to join the church.
The Montreat youth return this Sunday (?) and will be sharing their experiences with us.
 Stay tuned for pics of our youth in Montreat in next newsletter!
I will be gone for the next few weeks and the gardens will need tending.
 I am trusting in God that what needs doing will get done. See attachment for details
and sheet by front door to sign up.
watering (about an hour each time)
weeding (not hard but involves bending down to pull grass)
checking for health of plants (spray for bugs or remove caterpillars)
harvesting (the fun part)
delivering to maple village (as needed)
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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 First reading and Psalm
o 1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13 o Psalm 20
 Second reading
o 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17
 Alternate First reading and Psalm
o Ezekiel 17:22-24
o Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15
 Gospel
o Mark 4:26-34
Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date Pulpit Liturgist Notes
6.16.24 Herring Jan Father’s Day
6.23.24 Herring Barb
6.30.24 Herring Darrell
7.7.24 Herring Diana Communion
7.14.24 Herring Karen
7.21.24 Herring
7.28.24 Herring
1. Thanks to all the liturgy volunteers!!!
2. It is so nice to be able to give Pastor Jane and John advance notice of the liturgist schedule, it helps them so much in their service planning.
3. We have 3 slots in May left to fill. Won’t you give it a try? – its fun, allows you to stretch yourself a little, helps interact with scripture in a different way and connect with God from a new perspective.
4. If you wish to volunteer, please send an email to: epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473-3510.
We will welcome Sue H., Richard & Diana B., and Fred & Karen R. as new members of
EPC this coming Sunday. Come and celebrate this memorable event with us.
We welcomed 5 new members to EPC last Sunday. What a celebration!
 Our family is growing!
 We welcomed Anne K., Doug & Sue H. and Fred & Karen R. as new members of EPC this past Sunday. Check next page for pictures!
 There was another special treat awaiting us during the church hour.
 We were treated to a very special and moving presentation from Anne K as she shared
her Faith Journey with us.
 In front of family and friends, she spoke of her struggle with seemingly never-ending life
challenges and her need to call upon God for strength and the building of her character.
 There were many trials and constant life upheavals but with help from husband Scott, and
her faith, they pushed through together and made their struggles bearable and doable.
Quotes about prayer:
Beware in your prayers, above everything else, of limiting God, not only by unbelief, but by fancying that you know what He can do. Expect unexpected things ‘above all that we ask or think.’ ~~ Andy Murray
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)
16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this isGod’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Invitation to Prayer Group services:
 Prayer is a gift from God, like life itself.
 We meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 pm -ish
 We have both individual and group conversations with our Creator.
 We focus on the prayers of our congregation and our community.
 We also include prayers for the world
and everything in it.
 You are welcome any or all Wednesdays, we enjoy visitors.
 Please join us
On Sale Now!
Only in Nashville – September 13!
On Friday, September 13, Oasis Center is bringing back our grandest event of the year – Only in Nashville! Once again, we'll be at Marathon Music Works, serving up everything you love about Nashville under one roof! Come spend your Friday the 13th with us enjoying some Nashville-style fun – like live and silent auctions, music by some of Nashville's hottest singer- songwriters, signature cocktails, craft beer, hors d'oeuvres, and a Southern feast from Martin's Bar-B-Que...
Everything that makes our city one of a kind!
For reservations, contact Erica Combs at 615-983-6915 or ecombs@oasiscenter.org 23rd Annual Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship:
 Invitation to applicants went out June 2, 2024
 Deadline for submission is June 30, 2024
 Evaluation of applications will be completed by July 20, 2024
 Award of Scholarship(s) will be July 28, 2024 immediately following services
Financial Support for Missions:
Call it what you will, for a small church we are involved in many different local ministries, missions or outreach programs.
Funding for these giving programs come from various places, one of these places is you!
If you would like to donate additional funds for a specific program, checks can be made to the following ongoing missions of EPC.
Community Garden
Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship Crossroads Campus
Maple Village
Special Music Ministry events
Oasis
Please note on the memo line which mission your check is meant to support.
Financial Support for EPC:
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, you can contribute in the following ways:
Online–send an electronic payment, your bank can help you set this up if you have questions.
By Mail – our mailing address is EPC, 9770 Hwy 96, Nashville, TN 37221
Through EPC’s website www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org Simply click on the “GIVE” button, then the “donate” button, to donate via PayPal or debit/credit card. This can be a one-time donation or can be set up as a monthly donation.
Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window after service! Thanks to the following for their offering:
 June 16 – Terry and Ginia
 There is a sign-up sheet on the table next to the door.
3rd Annual Ice Cream Social and Pot Luck Dinner
 We partnered with the residents of the Living and Learning Center
 Great fun, good food) and wonderful company.
 thanks Terry A for the dogs and burgers
 Time to visit and mingle with friends, both old and new
Welcome Visitors! We are excited to call your attention to, and encourage you, to visit our upgraded website! Go to www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org for all your questions. Cut and paste one of these sites in your browser. If you can’t find your answers there, try the options below:
janemherring@gmail.com - Reach out to Pastor Jane on her church phone (call/text) 615- 818-9727 or email at about what it means to be baptized, to be confirmed in the church (if you have already been baptized), to join the church or any other questions you might have.
epcnashville@gmail.com - General EPC email can be sent to this site (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account).
epcbusiness9770@gmail.com - If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request here.
janemherring@gmail.com - Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin here.
frhanchey@gmail.com - Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter here.
frhanchey@gmail.com – Send questions about the outdoor gardens or children’s education/programming here.
Ongoing:
 Communion every 1st Sunday
 Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service (9th)
 Mission/Fellowship Committee Mtg every 3rd Sunday 9:30 am (16th)
 Session Mtg every 3rd Monday (17th)
 2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm.
Upcoming:
 June 16: Montreat Youth Return
 June 30: Scholarship applications and essays are due
 July 20: Evaluations are due from scholarship applicants
 July 28: Awarding of the Scholarship immediately after service
Coming up soon, take part in conversation about uniting the Bodies of Christ:
As a follow up to a previous meeting, there will be a conversation with Adam Buzard, who is part of the Operation Andrew Group. This will be hosted by the 2nd Presbyterian Church on April 18th from 9-11 am. as he works to fulfill the mission of uniting the bodies of Christ as they partner with local churches. 2nd Pres is located at 3511 Belmont Blvd and the conversation will center around “The State of Nashville”. It is open to anyone (pastors, elders, church volunteers) interested in knowing what others think of our church. The event is this scheduled for tomorrow.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NaCoMe Camp Opportunity:
Reach out to Jane if you have questions about this. It is coming up soon. I’m sorry I don’t have any more details at this time.
Inquirers of all ages:
 Please reach out to Pastor Jane about what it means to be baptized, to be confirmed in the church (if you have already been baptized) or to join the church.
The Montreat youth return this Sunday (?) and will be sharing their experiences with us.
 Stay tuned for pics of our youth in Montreat in next newsletter!
Often overlooked and beside the mostly unused door, our side door garden is about to bust loose with Black-eyed Susans.
Class of 2024
Ginia Wood, Fellowship and Mission
John Denton, Building and Grounds

Class of 2025
Greg Burlison, Personnel
John Sevier, Director of Music

Class of 2026
Theresa Denton, Worship and Polity & Procedure
Jan Russell

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First reading and Psalm 
o 1 Samuel 8:4-11, (12-15), 16- 20, (11:14-15)
o Psalm 138  Alternate First reading
Second reading
o 1 Samuel 8:4-11, (12-15), 16- 20, (11:14-15)
Alternate First reading and Psalm
o Genesis 3:8-15
o Psalm 130
Gospel
o 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
o Mark 3:20-35
Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date Pulpit Liturgist Notes
6.9.24 Herring Marilyn
6.16.24 Herring Jan Father’s Day
6.23.24 Herring Barb
6.30.24 Herring Darrell
7.7.24 Herring Diana Communion
7.14.24 Herring Karen
7.21.24 Herring
7.28.24 Herring

1. Thanks to all the liturgy volunteers!!!
2. It is so nice to be able to give Pastor Jane and John advance notice of the liturgist schedule, it helps them so much in their service planning.
3. We have 3 slots in May left to fill. Won’t you give it a try? – its fun, allows you to stretch yourself a little, helps interact with scripture in a different way and connect with God from a new perspective.
4. If you wish to volunteer, please send an email to: epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473-3510.
We will welcome Sue H., Richard & Diana B., and Fred & Karen R. as new members of
EPC this coming Sunday. Come and celebrate this memorable event with us.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Quotes about prayer:
The devil is aware that one hour of close fellowship, hearty converse with God in prayer, is able to pull down what he hath been contriving and building many a year. ~~ Flavel
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.
Invitation to Prayer Group services:
 Prayer is a gift from God, like life itself.
 We meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 pm - ish
 We have both individual and group conversations with our Creator.
 We focus on the prayers of our congregation and our community.
 We also include prayers for the world and everything in it.
 You are welcome any or all Wednesdays, we enjoy visitors.  Please join us.
13rd Annual Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship:
 Invitation to applicants went out June 2, 2024
 Deadline for submission is June 30, 2024
 Evaluation of applications will be completed by July 20, 2024
 Award of Scholarship(s) will be July 28, 2024 immediately following services
Red Cross Blood Drive
We did it! 22 units collected, 66 lives impacted.
Thank you to all the EPC donators as well as others from the community
Financial Support for Missions:
Call it what you will, for a small church we are involved in many different local ministries, missions or outreach programs.
Funding for these giving programs come from various places, one of these places is you!
If you would like to donate additional funds for a specific program, checks can be made to the following ongoing missions of EPC.
Community Garden
Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship Crossroads Campus
Maple Village
Special Music Ministry events
Oasis
Please note on the memo line which mission your check is meant to support.
Financial Support for EPC:
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, you can contribute in the following ways:
Online–send an electronic payment, your bank can help you set this up if you have questions.
By Mail – our mailing address is EPC, 9770 Hwy 96, Nashville, TN 37221
Through EPC’s website www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org Simply click on the “GIVE” button, then the “donate” button, to donate via PayPal or debit/credit card. This can be a one-time donation or can be set up as a monthly donation.
Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window after service! Thanks to the following for their offering:  June 9 – pot luck/ice cream
 June 16 – Terry and Ginia  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. 3rd Annual Ice Cream Social and Pot Luck June 9.  We will partner again with the Center for Living and Learning
 EPC fellowship/outreach budget will supply the burgers, dogs and drinks.
 Bring your best pot luck sides, salads AND AN ENTRY FOR THE BEST HOME-MADE ice cream contest
Welcome Visitors! We are excited to call your attention to, and encourage you, to visit our upgraded website! Go to www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org for all your questions. Cut and paste one of these sites in your browser. If you can’t find your answers there, try the options below:
janemherring@gmail.com - Reach out to Pastor Jane on her church phone (call/text) 615- 818-9727 or email at about what it means to be baptized, to be confirmed in the church (if you have already been baptized), to join the church or any other questions you might have.
epcnashville@gmail.com - General EPC email can be sent to this site (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account).
epcbusiness9770@gmail.com - If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request here.
janemherring@gmail.com - Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin here.
frhanchey@gmail.com - Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter here.
frhanchey@gmail.com – Send questions about the outdoor gardens or children’s education/programming here.
Ongoing:
Communion every 1st Sunday
Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service (9th)
Mission/Fellowship Committee Mtg every 3rd Sunday 9:30 am (16th)
Session Mtg every 3rd Monday (17th)
2nd Thursday of each month (except for December) - Rug Hookers meet 10 am – 2 pm.
Upcoming:
 June 9: Recognition of new members during service
 June 9: Ice Cream Social and Pot Luck lunch
 June 9-15: Montreat Youth Conference
 June 30: Scholarship applications and essays are due
 July 20: Evaluations are due from scholarship applicants
 July 28: Awarding of the Scholarship immediately after service
Coming up soon, take part in conversation about uniting the Bodies of Christ:
As a follow up to a previous meeting, there will be a conversation with Adam Buzard, who is part of the Operation Andrew Group. This will be hosted by the 2nd Presbyterian Church on April 18th from 9-11 am. as he works to fulfill the mission of uniting the bodies of Christ as they partner with local churches. 2nd Pres is located at 3511 Belmont Blvd and the conversation will center around “The State of Nashville”. It is open to anyone (pastors, elders, church volunteers) interested in knowing what others think of our church. The event is this scheduled for tomorrow.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NaCoMe Camp Opportunity:
Reach out to Jane if you have questions about this. It is coming up soon. I’m sorry I don’t have any more details at this time.
Inquirers of all ages:
 Please reach out to Pastor Jane about what it means to be baptized, to be confirmed in the church (if you have already been baptized) or to join the church.
The Montreat Youth Conference will be taking place June 9 -15.
 Teddy, Jefferson and Annalease are going this year.
 The chaperones will be Scott Huie and Barbara H.
 EPC applied for, and was granted, conference scholarships for all 3 youth.
 EPC will be picking up any costs for housing and food during the week.
There was a professional floor cleaner working on the floors of the hallway and kitchen last week.
It looks amazing.
Huge thank yous, cheers, hugs and appreciation accolades go to Marilyn L. for making this happen.
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 5/29/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 5/29/24

May 29th, 2024 | Newsletter

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Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth (May 31, 2024)
First reading and Psalm
o 1 Samuel 2:1-10
o Psalm 113
Second reading
o Romans 12:9-16b
Gospel
o Luke 1:39-57
Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date Pulpit Liturgist Notes
6.2.24 Herring Sandra Communion
6.9.24 Herring Marilyn
6.16.24 Herring Jan Father’s Day
6.23.24 Herring Barb
6.30.24 Herring Darrell
7.7.24 Herring Diana Communion
7.14.24 Herring Karen
7.21.24 Herring
7.28.24 Herring

1. Thanks to all the liturgy volunteers!!!
2. It is so nice to be able to give Pastor Jane and John advance notice of the liturgist schedule, it helps them so much in their service planning.
3. We have 3 slots in May left to fill. Won’t you give it a try? – its fun, allows you to stretch yourself a little, helps interact with scripture in a different way and connect with God from a new perspective.
4. If you wish to volunteer, please send an email to: epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473-3510.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Quotes about prayer:
Satan cannot deny but that great wonders have been wrought by prayer. As the spirit of prayer goes up, so his kingdom goes down. William Gurnall
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.
Invitation to Prayer Group services: 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
To sign up as a blood donor simply do the following:
 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
Pentecost Special Offering:.
 This offering is of the four (4) Special Offerings that the Presbyterian Church USA collects annually;
 $345 was collected this year, with $138 (40%) being retained to help offset the cost of sending our youth to Montreat for the Youth Conference and the rest ($207) being sent to the Presbytery of Middle Tennessee
The Montreat Youth Conference will be taking place June 9 -15; Teddy, Jefferson and Annalease are all set to go this year. The chaperones will be Scott Huie and Barbara Halverstadt. EPC applied for, and was granted, conference scholarships for all 3 youth and EPC will be picking up any costs for housing and food during the week.
33rd Annual Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship:
 Scholarship will launch this month
 Invitations to apply will be sent to EPC members no later than May 31
 Applications and essays are due by the June 30th
 Evaluations will be due by July 20th Blood Drive – update: as of 5/20/24 we have 21 donor sign-ups! Thanks to all who have spread the word, signed up to donate blood or convinced others to do so. Because several donors have signed up for Power Red donations, which count as two donations, our Blood Drive will go on as scheduled.
 Awarding of the Scholarship will be done immediately after services on July 28th
Financial Support for Missions: 
Call it what you will, for a small church we are involved in many different local ministries, missions or outreach programs.
Funding for these giving programs come from various places, one of these places is you!
If you would like to donate additional funds for a specific program, checks can be made to the following ongoing missions of EPC.
Community Garden
Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship Crossroads Campus
Maple Village
Special Music Ministry events
Oasis
Please note on the memo line which mission your check is meant to support.
Financial Support for EPC:
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, you can contribute in the following ways:
 Online–send an electronic payment, your bank can help you set this up if you have questions.
 By Mail – our mailing address is EPC, 9770 Hwy 96, Nashville, TN 37221
 Through EPC’s website www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org Simply click on the “GIVE” button, then the “donate” button, to donate via PayPal or debit/credit card. This can be a one-time donation or can be set up as a monthly donation.
Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window after service! Thanks to the following for their offering:  June 2 – Val
 June 9 – pot luck/ice cream
 June 16 – Terry and Ginia  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. 3rd
Annual Cream
June 9. and Pot  We will partner again with the Center for Health and Wellness.
 EPC fellowship/outreach budget will supply the burgers and dogs.
 Bring your best pot luck sides, salads AND AN ENTRY FOR THE BEST HOME-MADE ice cream contest
Welcome Visitors! We are excited to call your attention to, and encourage you, to visit our upgraded website! Go to www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org for all your questions. Cut and paste one of these sites in your browser. If you can’t find your answers there, try the options below:
janemherring@gmail.com - Reach out to Pastor Jane on her church phone (call/text) 615- 818-9727 or email at about what it means to be baptized, to be confirmed in the church (if you have already been baptized), to join the church or any other questions you might have.
epcnashville@gmail.com - General EPC email can be sent to this site (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account).
epcbusiness9770@gmail.com - If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request here.
janemherring@gmail.com - Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin here.
frhanchey@gmail.com - Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter here.
frhanchey@gmail.com – Send questions about the outdoor gardens or children’s education/programming here.
Ongoing:
Communion every 1st Sunday
Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service
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:
 June 9: Ice Cream Social and Pot Luck lunch
 June 9-15: Montreat Youth Conference
 June 30: Scholarship applications and essays are due
 July 20: Evaluations are due from scholarship applicants
 July 28: Awarding of the Scholarship immediately after service
Coming up soon, take part in conversation about uniting the Bodies of Christ:
As a follow up to a previous meeting, there will be a conversation with Adam Buzard, who is part of the Operation Andrew Group. This will be hosted by the 2nd Presbyterian Church on April 18th from 9-11 am. as he works to fulfill the mission of uniting the bodies of Christ as they partner with local churches. 2nd Pres is located at 3511 Belmont Blvd and the conversation will center around “The State of Nashville”. It is open to anyone (pastors, elders, church volunteers) interested in knowing what others think of our church. The event is this scheduled for tomorrow.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NaCoMe Camp Opportunity:
Reach out to Jane if you have questions about this. It is coming up soon. I’m sorry I don’t have any more details at this time.
Inquirers of all ages:
 Please reach out to Pastor Jane about what it means to be baptized, to be confirmed in the church (if you have already been baptized) or to join the church.
The Montreat Youth Conference will be taking place June 9 -15; Teddy, Jefferson and Annalease are all set to go this year. The chaperones will be Scott Huie and Barbara Halverstadt. EPC applied for, and was granted, conference scholarships for all 3 youth and EPC will be picking up any costs for housing and food during the week
There will be a professional floor cleaner working on the floors of the hallway and kitchen Thursday between noon and 7 pm. The church will be inaccessible during that time.
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 5/23/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 5/23/24

May 22nd, 2024 | Newsletter

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Order of Worship

First reading and Psalm o Isaiah 6:1-8 o Psalm 29
Second reading o Romans 8:12-17
Gospel o John 3:1-17
Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date Pulpit Liturgist Notes
5.26.24 Herring Terry D
6.2.24 Herring Sandra Communion
6.9.24 Herring Marilyn
6.16.24 Herring Jan Father’s Day
6.23.24 Herring Barb
6.30.24 Herring Darrell
7.7.24 Herring Communion
7.14.24 Herring Karen
7.21.24 Herring
7.28.24 Herring

1. Thanks to all the liturgy volunteers!!!
2. It is so nice to be able to give Pastor Jane and John advance notice of the liturgist schedule, it helps them so much in their service planning.
3. We have 3 slots in May left to fill. Won’t you give it a try? – its fun, allows you to stretch yourself a little, helps interact with scripture in a different way and connect with God from a new perspective.
4. If you wish to volunteer, please send an email to: epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473-3510.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
Quotes about prayer:
The reason why we obtain no more in prayer is because we expect no more. God usually answers us according to our own hearts. Richard Alleine
Acts 2:21 (NIV)
21 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
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
To sign up as a blood donor simply do the following:
 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
Pentecost Special Offering:.
 This offering is of the four (4) Special Offerings that the Presbyterian Church USA collects annually;
 $345 was collected this year, with $138 (40%) being retained to help offset the cost of sending our youth to Montreat for the Youth Conference and the rest ($207) being sent to the Presbytery of Middle Tennessee
The Montreat Youth Conference will be taking place June 9 -15; Teddy, Jefferson and Annalease are all set to go this year. The chaperones will be Scott Huie and Barbara Halverstadt. EPC applied for, and was granted, conference scholarships for all 3 youth and EPC will be picking up any costs for housing and food during the week.
33rd Annual Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship:
 Scholarship will launch this month
 Invitations to apply will be sent to EPC members no later than May 31
 Applications and essays are due by the June 30th
 Evaluations will be due by July 20th Blood Drive – update: as of 5/20/24 we have 21 donor sign-ups! Thanks to all who have spread the word, signed up to donate blood or convinced others to do so. Because several donors have signed up for Power Red donations, which count as two donations, our Blood Drive will go on as scheduled.
 Awarding of the Scholarship will be done immediately after services on July 28th
Financial Support for Missions: 
Call it what you will, for a small church we are involved in many different local ministries, missions or outreach programs.
Funding for these giving programs come from various places, one of these places is you!
If you would like to donate additional funds for a specific program, checks can be made to the following ongoing missions of EPC.
Community Garden
Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship Crossroads Campus
Maple Village
Special Music Ministry events
Oasis
Please note on the memo line which mission your check is meant to support.
Financial Support for EPC:
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, you can contribute in the following ways:
 Online–send an electronic payment, your bank can help you set this up if you have questions.
 By Mail – our mailing address is EPC, 9770 Hwy 96, Nashville, TN 37221
 Through EPC’s website www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org Simply click on the “GIVE” button, then the “donate” button, to donate via PayPal or debit/credit card. This can be a one-time donation or can be set up as a monthly donation.
Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window after service! Thanks to the following for their offering: 
May 26 – Doug and Susie
June 2 –
June 9 – pot luck/ice cream 
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 3rd Annual Ice Cream Social and Pot Luck will be taking place on June 9 under the pavilion. We will partner again with the Center for Health and Wellness and invite the residents of the center to enjoy our lunch offerings, ice cream and southern hospitality. EPC fellowship/outreach budget will supply the burgers and dogs so bring your best pot luck sides and salads. For the newbies of the church, this has turned into a hard-core competition for the best tasting home-made ice cream. It is a competition complete with both underhanded and the overly obvious cheating, all in good sport. Plan to come hungry!
Welcome Visitors! We are excited to call your attention to, and encourage you, to visit our upgraded website! Go to www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org for all your questions. Cut and paste one of these sites in your browser. If you can’t find your answers there, try the options below:
janemherring@gmail.com - Reach out to Pastor Jane on her church phone (call/text) 615- 818-9727 or email at about what it means to be baptized, to be confirmed in the church (if you have already been baptized), to join the church or any other questions you might have.
epcnashville@gmail.com - General EPC email can be sent to this site (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account).
epcbusiness9770@gmail.com - If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request here.
janemherring@gmail.com - Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin here.
frhanchey@gmail.com - Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter here.
frhanchey@gmail.com – Send questions about the outdoor gardens or children’s education/programming here.
Ongoing:
Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service
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 26: meeting after church for anyone able to help on the day of the blood drive
 June 9: Ice Cream Social and Pot Luck lunch
 June 9-15: Montreat Youth Conference
 June 30: Scholarship applications and essays are due
 July 20: Evaluations are due from scholarship applicants
 July 28: Awarding of the Scholarship immediately after service
Coming up soon, take part in conversation about uniting the Bodies of Christ:
As a follow up to a previous meeting, there will be a conversation with Adam Buzard, who is part of the Operation Andrew Group. This will be hosted by the 2nd Presbyterian Church on April 18th from 9-11 am. as he works to fulfill the mission of uniting the bodies of Christ as they partner with local churches. 2nd Pres is located at 3511 Belmont Blvd and the conversation will center around “The State of Nashville”. It is open to anyone (pastors, elders, church volunteers) interested in knowing what others think of our church. The event is this scheduled for tomorrow.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NaCoMe Camp Opportunity:
Reach out to Jane if you have questions about this. It is coming up soon. I’m sorry I don’t have any more details at this time.
Inquirers of all ages:
 Please reach out to Pastor Jane about what it means to be baptized, to be confirmed in the church (if you have already been baptized) or to join the church.
• The 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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Garden Needs
*Old pieces of pool noodles
* Plastic bottles, any size, with or without caps *Plastic gallon milk jugs, with or without caps
* Empty large coffee containers -----------------
AND just so you know...
 There are 2 garden plots available.
 If anybody wants one, speak to me on Sunday.
 Even little Ms Ellie planted 4 potato plants last Sunday. It’s not hard.
To those of you (children and youth) who do have gardens, please remember to check on them when you are at church on Sundays. They most likely need watering, may need a little weeding, and could use your help guiding your vertical plants up their trellis. These gardens are your responsibility, I will love your plant babies several times during the week. I will help you with what you need on Sundays, but if you are there, you need to water and weed every time.
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 5/16/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 5/16/24

May 15th, 2024 | Newsletter

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First reading o Acts 2:1-21 or Ezekiel 37:1-14 
Psalm o Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Second reading o Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21
Gospel o John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date Pulpit Liturgist Notes
5.19.24 Herring Diana B.
5.26.24 Herring Terry D
6.2.24 Herring Sandra Communion
6.9.24 Herring Marilyn
6.16.24 Herring
6.23.24 Herring Barb
6.30.24 Herring Darrell
7.7.24 Herring Communion
7.14.24 Herring Karen
7.21.24 Herring
7.28.24 Herring

1. Thanks to all the liturgy volunteers!!!
2. It is so nice to be able to give Pastor Jane and John advance notice of the liturgist schedule, it helps them so much in their service planning.
3. We have 3 slots in May left to fill. Won’t you give it a try? – its fun, allows you to stretch yourself a little, helps interact with scripture in a different way and connect with God from a new perspective.
4. If you wish to volunteer, please send an email to: epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473-3510.
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:
“It is not enough to begin to pray, nor to pray aright; nor is it enough to continue for a time to pray; but we must patiently, believingly, continue in prayer until we obtain an answer; and further we have not only to continue in prayer unto the end, but we have also to believe that God does hear us, and will answer our prayers. Most frequently we fail in not continuing in prayer until the blessing is obtained, and in not expecting the blessing. ~~ George Mueller 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 Missions:
Red Cross :
May 31, 2024 (Friday) Time: noon – 5:00 PM
We need donors for the Blood Drive being held at EPC.
 As of 5/12/24 we have 10 donors signed up.
 We must meet a minimum of 22 donors by May 21. If that number is not met, the Red Cross will cancel our blood drive.
 Please forward the Blood Drive information (see attached flyer) to all of your contacts in the Nashville area.
To sign up as a blood donor simply do the following:
 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

Maple Village:
*If anyone wants to start the season with a flower delivery, I can easily get you started.
*We have plenty of decorated glass jars to use as vases left from last year.
AND just so you know
 There are 2 garden plots available.
 If anybody wants one, speak to me on Sunday.
 It’s prime time to plant for summer crops, get started today!
 I have not been able to check on the gardens at all this week and will not be around until Sunday morning. If you have the ability to do some watering, all the little sprouts would be so happy.
We could still use the following: *Old pieces of pool noodles
* Plastic bottles, any size, with or without caps *Plastic gallon milk jugs, with or without caps
* Empty large coffee containers -----------------
Pentecost Special Offering:
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed
 This Sunday is the last week that the Pentecost Special Offering will be collected.
 $180 has been given this year so far compared with $444.17 that we collected last year.
 40% of the Pentecost offering stays with EPC to be used to help offset the costs of sending
our youth to the Montreat Youth Conference, so please give generously.
The Montreat Youth Conference will be taking place June 9 -15; Teddy, Jefferson and Annalease are all set to go this year. The chaperones will be Scott Huie and Barbara Halverstadt. EPC applied for, and was granted, conference scholarships for all 3 youth and EPC will be picking up any costs for housing and food during the week.
43rd Annual Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship:
 Scholarship will launch this month
 Invitations to apply will be sent to EPC members by the end of May
 Applications and essays are due by the June 30th
 Evaluations will be due by July 20th
 Awarding of the Scholarship will be done immediately after services on July 28th
Financial Support for Missions:
Call it what you will, for a small church we are involved in many different local ministries, missions or outreach programs.
Funding for these giving programs come from various places, one of these places is you!
If you would like to donate additional funds for a specific program, checks can be made to the following ongoing missions of EPC.
Community Garden
Gateway to Higher Education Scholarship Crossroads Campus
Maple Village
Special Music Ministry events
Oasis
Please note on the memo line which mission your check is meant to support.
Financial Support for EPC:
If you are not able to attend worship service and still wish show your support for Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, you can contribute in the following ways:
 Online–send an electronic payment, your bank can help you set this up if you have questions.
 By Mail – our mailing address is EPC, 9770 Hwy 96, Nashville, TN 37221
 Through EPC’s website www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org Simply click on the “GIVE” button, then the “donate” button, to donate via PayPal or debit/credit card. This can be a one-time donation or can be set up as a monthly donation.
Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window after service! Thanks to the following for their offering: 
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 3rd Annual Ice Cream Social and Pot Luck will be taking place on June 9 under the pavilion. We will partner again with the Center for Health and Wellness and invite the residents of the center to enjoy our lunch offerings, ice cream and southern hospitality. Please bring your best pot luck sides and salads. For the newbies of the church, this has turned into a hard-core competition for the best tasting home-made ice cream. It is a competition complete with both underhanded and the overly obvious cheating, all in good sport. Plan to come hungry!
Welcome Visitors! We are excited to call your attention to, and encourage you, to visit our upgraded website! Go to www.epcnashville.com or www.epcnashville.org for all your questions. Cut and paste one of these sites in your browser. If you can’t find your answers there, try the options below:
janemherring@gmail.com - Reach out to Pastor Jane on her church phone (call/text) 615- 818-9727 or email at about what it means to be baptized, to be confirmed in the church (if you have already been baptized), to join the church or any other questions you might have.
epcnashville@gmail.com - General EPC email can be sent to this site (be aware that multiple people have access to this email account).
epcbusiness9770@gmail.com - If you ever have any questions about anything dealing with EPC’s finances or other business topics, email your question or request here.
janemherring@gmail.com - Email announcements for the Sunday bulletin here.
frhanchey@gmail.com - Email Information or corrections for the weekly newsletter here.
frhanchey@gmail.com – Send questions about the outdoor gardens or children’s education/programming here.
Ongoing:
Worship Committee Mtg every 2nd Sunday after service
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:
 June 9: Ice Cream Social and Pot Luck lunch
 June 9-15: Montreat Youth Conference
 June 30: Scholarship applications and essays are due
 July 20: Evaluations are due
 July 28: Awarding of the Scholarship immediately after service
Coming up soon, take part in conversation about uniting the Bodies of Christ:
As a follow up to a previous meeting, there will be a conversation with Adam Buzard, who is part of the Operation Andrew Group. This will be hosted by the 2nd Presbyterian Church on April 18th from 9-11 am. as he works to fulfill the mission of uniting the bodies of Christ as they partner with local churches. 2nd Pres is located at 3511 Belmont Blvd and the conversation will center around “The State of Nashville”. It is open to anyone (pastors, elders, church volunteers) interested in knowing what others think of our church. The event is this scheduled for tomorrow.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NaCoMe Camp Opportunity:
Reach out to Jane if you have questions about this. It is coming up soon. I’m sorry I don’t have any more details at this time.
Inquirers of all ages:
 Please reach out to Pastor Jane about what it means to be baptized, to be confirmed in the church (if you have already been baptized) or to join the church.
• The 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.
***********************************
Garden Needs
*Old pieces of pool noodles
* Plastic bottles, any size, with or without caps *Plastic gallon milk jugs, with or without caps
* Empty large coffee containers -----------------
AND just so you know...
 There are 2 garden plots available.
 If anybody wants one, speak to me on Sunday.
 Even little Ms Ellie planted 4 potato plants last Sunday. It’s not hard.
To those of you (children and youth) who do have gardens, please remember to check on them when you are at church on Sundays. They most likely need watering, may need a little weeding, and could use your help guiding your vertical plants up their trellis. These gardens are your responsibility, I will love your plant babies several times during the week. I will help you with what you need on Sundays, but if you are there, you need to water and weed every time.
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 5/8/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 5/8/24

May 8th, 2024 | Newsletter

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Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 12, 2024
(If Ascension not observed here) ART -- PRAYER
*Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Psalm 1
1 John 5:9-13
John 17:6-19
Litergical readers and schedule notes
Date Pulpit Liturgist Notes
5.12.24 Herring Barb Mother’s Day
5.19.24 Herring Diana B.
5.26.24 Herring Terry D
6.2.24 Herring Sandra Communion
6.9.24 Herring
6.16.24 Herring
6.23.24 Herring Barb
6.30.24 Herring Darrell
7.7.24 Herring Communion
7.14.24 Herring Karen
7.21.24 Herring
7.28.24 Herring

1. Thanks to all the liturgy volunteers!!!
2. It is so nice to be able to give Pastor Jane and John advance notice of the liturgist schedule, it helps them so much in their service planning.
3. We have 3 slots in May left to fill. Won’t you give it a try? – its fun, allows you to stretch yourself a little, helps interact with scripture in a different way and connect with God from a new perspective.
4. If you wish to volunteer, please send an email to: epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473-3510.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
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.
Quotes about prayer:
“You know the value of prayer: it is precious beyond all price. Never, never neglect it.” ~~Sir Thomas Buxton
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.
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under
Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window after service! Thanks to the following for their offering: 
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 (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 changed to May 12
May 12: Pentecost Sunday and Pentecost Special Offering collected May 12: Communion Sunday, 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.
***********************************
Garden Needs
*Old pieces of pool noodles
* Plastic bottles, any size, with or without caps *Plastic gallon milk jugs, with or without caps
* Empty large coffee containers -----------------
AND just so you know...
 There are 2 garden plots available.
 If anybody wants one, speak to me on Sunday.
 Even little Ms Ellie planted 4 potato plants last Sunday. It’s not hard.
To those of you (children and youth) who do have gardens, please remember to check on them when you are at church on Sundays. They most likely need watering, may need a little weeding, and could use your help guiding your vertical plants up their trellis. These gardens are your responsibility, I will love your plant babies several times during the week. I will help you with what you need on Sundays, but if you are there, you need to water and weed every time.
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 5/1/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 5/1/24

May 1st, 2024 | Newsletter

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Sixth Sunday of Easter (May 5, 2024)
First reading o Acts 10:44-48
Psalm o Psalm 98
Second reading o 1 John 5:1-6
Gospel o John 15:9-17
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 Diana B.
5.26.24 Herring Terry D
6.2.24 Herring Sandra Communion
6.9.24 Herring
6.16.24 Herring
6.23.24 Herring Barb
6.30.24 Herring Darrell
7.7.24 Herring Communion
7.14.24 Herring Karen
7.21.24 Herring
7.28.24 Herring

1. Thanks to all the liturgy volunteers!!!
2. It is so nice to be able to give Pastor Jane and John advance notice of the liturgist schedule, it helps them so much in their service planning.
3. We have 3 slots in May left to fill. Won’t you give it a try? – its fun, allows you to stretch yourself a little, helps interact with scripture in a different way and connect with God from a new perspective.
4. If you wish to volunteer, please send an email to: epcbusiness9770@gmail.com or call 615-473-3510.
The amount collected for the Christmas Joy offering was $325.00. The mission committee thanks you for your generosity.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)
11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Quotes about prayer:
A day without prayer is a day without blessing, and a life without prayer is a life without power. ~~ Edwin Harvey
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.
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under
Join us for fellowship and a fresh cup of coffee around the kitchen window after service! Thanks to the following for their offering:
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.
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.
***********************************
If you have any of these, we need them Still. More. Always.
 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 ------------------
 2-liter bottles with or without tops
 Old newspapers
AND just so you know...
 There are 2 garden plots available.
 If anybody wants one, speak to me on Sunday.
 Even little Ms Ellie planted 4 potato plants last Sunday. It’s not hard.
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed
To those of you (children and youth) who do have gardens, please remember to check on them when you are at church on Sundays. They most likely need watering, need a little weeding, and could use your help guiding your vertical plants up their trellis. These gardens are your responsibility, I will love your plant babies several times during the week. I will help you with what you need on Sundays, but if you are there, you need to water and weed every time.
Love ya much, Ms. Faith
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 4/24/24 Emmanuel Presbyterian 4/24/24

April 24th, 2024 | Newsletter

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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
J
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
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 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.
***********************************
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

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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
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

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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.
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John Denton, Building and Grounds

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John Sevier, Director of Music

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Theresa Denton, Worship and Polity & Procedure
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