November 2015 newsletter - Epiphany Lutheran Church

The Light
5515 WEST BROADWAY
PEARLAND, TX 77581
281-485-7833
281-485-5040 (FAX)
WWW.SHININGTHELIGHT.ORG
Pastor Jon Salminen
(Senior Pastor)
Pastor Dan Hawkins
(Associate Pastor)
Pastor David Johnson
(Pastor of Music Ministries)
EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH
November 2015
One Special Celebration Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.
Catered Dinner at 4:00 p.m.
Special Music—Special Guests
Family Life Center
Dinner Cost:
Adults: $7; Children age 10 & under-$5
Children age 3 & under—free
TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!
● Tickets on sale until October 28! ●
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The Latest from Epiphany’s Leadership Council
Epiphany’s Leadership Council met for their regular monthly meeting
on Sunday, October 18, 2015.
Pastor Jon’s monthly report to the LC included:
Baptized Membership = 1327; Communicant Membership = 1013
Worship Attendance through September 6, 2015 - 449; 2014 - 494
Jonté Greer, President
Scott Stewart, Vice-president
Bryant Bremer
Mike Choyke
Chris Fluegge
Kim Garza
Michelle Gilbertson
Dale Green
Jo Lauppe
Wayne Roberson
Pam Van Maaren
On October 24, Epiphany confirmed 33 Junior Confirmands. Two
services were held; 7th grade at 1:00 p.m. and 8th grade at 4:00 p.m. The confirmation dinner
was held on Friday, October 23.
The Call Committee is working diligently in the search for an associate pastor and has
distributed a survey to the congregation for input concerning their ideas regarding another
pastor for Epiphany. In the meantime, he feels that we are very blessed to have Pastor Dan
with his great ideas for the contemporary worship.
Pastor David is working hard to develop our 25th Anniversary Service. There will be only
one service on November 1 held in the AFLC at 10:30 a.m. The Anniversary Celebration
Dinner, catered by Gringo’s, will take place at 4:00 p.m. on November 1 in the AFLC.
Executive Officer Report:
Larry Woelfel is now the Facilities Use Coordinator. We are attempting to fill the position
with a part-time employee (20 hours per week), plus strong support from volunteer teams
which will help with minor repairs and locking and unlocking the facilities.
Financial Officer, Renee Van Bramer presented the proposed budget for year 2016. It was
reviewed and endorsed by the LC for presentation to Epiphany members at the Budget
Forum on October 25.
Todd Van Maaren and LC member, Dale Green gave a presentation concerning new I.T.
possibilities for the church. There continues to be an issue with media problems for the
church office and MDO staff.
There will be a concentrated effort on the behalf of the LC, Elders and pastoral staff to keep
the congregation better informed of expectations/plans for 2016. A letter will be sent to
congregation members in addition to using The Table and the newsletter to keep members
informed.
The LC is searching for a new Financial Officer to replace Renee Van Bramer who will step
down from the position at year-end 2015. Please contact anyone on the council if you would
like more information about the position.
Also, please mark your calendars for the following dates:
November 1 – Epiphany’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
November 8 – Voters’ Meeting at noon to consider approval of the 2016 Budget and
also to approve the changes in Epiphany’s governing documents.
The next regularly-scheduled meeting of the Leadership Council will be held on November
15 at 6:00 p.m. in room 202 of the AFLC. Congregation members are encouraged to attend if
they have questions or wish to express any concerns to the LC.
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ONE WORD SAYS IT ALL—“GRACE”
For almost 43 years I have had the privilege of communing with God and His Body, the
Church. For some, that makes me a baby. For others, I am older than dirt. For me, I’m
finally old enough to realize how little I know. I’m finding that out more with each passing
year. There is one thing I do know however. There is one thing on which I have placed
my eternity. There is one thing that I have committed my life to proclaiming (hopefully in
word and deed) and that is GRACE—God’s undeserved love for sinful people in Jesus
Christ.
As we look forward to the holiday season, we envision joy and family and gifts and feasts
fit for a king. I especially look forward to seeing my family, watching the Detroit Lions on
Thanksgiving Day and eating pumpkin pie with copious amounts of whipped cream. Our
celebrations may be different in form, but one thing we have in common as Christians is
that Thanksgiving, more than anything else, is about celebrating God’s love for us in
Jesus Christ—GRACE! I have come to understand that the special people in my life (and
there are many of you) and all the blessings I have are simply an extension of God’s
Grace to me. Because of God’s Grace to me, I want to be a person of grace in the lives
of others.
Philip Yancey writes in his book, What’s So Amazing About Grace?, “As I look back on
my own pilgrimage, marked by wanderings, detours, and dead ends, I see now that
what pulled me along was my search for grace. I rejected the church for a time
because I found so little grace there. I returned because I found grace nowhere
else.” As God’s people we have been given a wonderful gift—the Grace of God, His
love, mercy and compassion for lost and sinful people. Jesus is God’s Grace in the flesh.
This gift is not meant to be stored away or hidden, but rather freely displayed in our lives
and given to all those who encounter us each day.
My prayer for us this holiday season is that Epiphany will be a place of GRACE. May we
be people who come expecting God’s Grace to be given and shared in this place. May
we reflect the grace of God to others so that they too might come to know what Jesus did
for all!
Let me challenge you specifically to experience God’s Grace in worship. If you’ve been
away for sometime know that you will be welcomed and loved—by Jesus and His people.
If you are regularly celebrating the grace of God in your life bring a friend with you to
worship Him who came to seek and save those who were lost in sin in order to make
them the forgiven children of God.
May God’s House be filled each Sunday as Epiphany becomes “The GRACE PLACE!”
Yours in God’s Grace,
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THE GIVING TREE
It’s time to support Epiphany’s Annual Giving Tree. You can choose your tag
from two different trees - one in the narthex and one in the AFLC. Each tag will
have a gift idea for a child, an adult or a basic need for one of our organizations
this year.
We are partnering with Friendly Grounds in Oyster Creek, which is a volunteerled ministry in the Angleton area that gives the underprivileged community a
place to meet for Bible Study. We are also partnering with Pearland ISD to
support their Angel Tree. Finally, we will be providing a few comfort items for
residents at Windsong Village Nursing Home in Pearland.
The trees will be lit with gift tags beginning Sunday, November 22. Gifts will be
due three weeks later on Sunday, December 13 so the organizations can
disperse gifts. Please consider supporting this important outreach opportunity.
DIRECTIONS:
1.
Select at least one tag from the trees located
in the narthex or the AFLC gym.
2.
Purchase the gift or gifts suggested on the
tag.
3.
PLEASE DO NOT WRAP THE GIFTS!
4.
Please return all gifts by Sunday,
December 13.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer
Ward.
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IT’S A PARADE!
The Pearland Hometown Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 5 at
6:00 p.m. The theme is “Candy-Coated Christmas”. Epiphany will, once again, have a
float. Pearland’s parade is always fun with plenty of colorful lighted floats and lots of
walkers, bands and local talent. Todd and Pam Van Maaren are the parade organizers
for Epiphany and are planning a "candy-coated gingerbread house" and musically
festive float. They will need plenty of help. If you are interested in helping or walking
with the float or riding on it, please contact Todd or Pam as soon as possible.
Thanks for your help!
December 2
4:30 p.m.
5:15-6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Advent Service
Advent Meal
Advent Service
December 9
4:30 p.m.
5:15-6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Advent Service
Advent Meal
Advent Service
December 13
December 16
10:30 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
5:15-6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Children’s Christmas
Program
Advent Service
Advent Meal
Advent Service
December 20
10:15 a.m.
December 24
4:00 p.m.
Worship ServiceChildren’s Choir
and Handbells
5:30 p.m.
Excelsis!—A Service
of Christmas
Praise (AFLC)
7:30 p.m.
Service of Lessons
and Carols—
Traditional Choral
Song
10:00 p.m.
December 25
10:00 a.m.
Special Choral Music
Symphonic
Renaissance to
the Christ Child
Worship Service
w/com
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Please note:
The church office will closed
all day on Christmas Eve
and Christmas Day and will
reopen on Monday,
December 28!
WHAT’RE YOU DOING
TO GET READY
FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON?
Well, here’s a suggestion … it’s that special time again when
we gather together on Wednesday evenings in December to
enjoy the food and fellowship provided by our church friends.
In previous years, we have assigned a special menu to each
Wednesday dinner (ex: Mexican, soup, etc.). This year we
would like to leave that decision up to whoever would like to be in charge of a
particular evening – it could be a youth group, a small group Bible Study, a ministry or
two joining together or even just a group of friends!
Wednesday night Advent Dinners are always fun to plan/accomplish and even more
fun to enjoy the results! The dates/times for this year’s Advent meals are: December
2, 9 and 16; times are in-between the worship services from 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. Please
use this opportunity to serve our Lord and Epiphany.
WE HONESTLY WON’T BE ABLE TO DO IT WITHOUT YOU!
Join us in the sanctuary on
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015
for our annual
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICES
(with communion)
4:30 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
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MINISTRY NEWS
The Puppet Ministry is in need of a leader.
After serving as the leader of the Puppet
Ministry, Tammy Green has decided to step
down as the leader to focus her energy on
other ministries she leads. The Puppet
Ministry presents the gospel message to
children through puppets and acting. Puppet
messages are presented monthly during the
children’s sermon. The puppets perform the second Sunday of the month and practice
the Wednesday before. The ministry leader picks the music, types it up and prints
out the lyrics to the music, sets up and tears down the puppet stage for practice,
picks the puppets to use and sets up and tears down the puppet stages in the
sanctuary and the AFLC for monthly performances. If you are interested in leading
the Puppet Ministry, please contact Tammy Green.
We have a small group of people ages 50+ who are
interested in getting together to go to museums, plays,
music concerts, take day trips, etc. The group will meet
Sunday, November 15 at noon in room 203 of the AFLC to
go over upcoming events to see who is interested in
attending. Lunch will be provided.
The Connect Ministry is looking to grow! We are searching
for new faces and fresh ideas. Since noon on a weekday
does not work for everyone, we are considering changing
our meeting time to entice others to join our ministry. You
may wonder what Connect does? The Connect Ministry
helps members, both new and established, get involved in
ministry. We do this by discovering what ministries the
person is interested in, assessing their skills and abilities and then connecting that
person with a ministry leader or leaders. If you are interested in becoming a part of
the Connect Ministry, please contact Dorian Cornelius at dorian@epiphanypearland.org
or 281-485-7833.
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ANNIVERSARY—VISIONS FROM THE NEW GUY!
Do you know how amazing Epiphany is? Really … the
revelation of Jesus in Word and Sacrament, the coming of
Jesus for all people … the celebration of the Gentile Christmas
… the shining star leading wise men to worship the Christ
Child—bearing extraordinary gifts and the unleashing of a
missionary zeal that all people might come to the knowledge
and truth of Jesus Christ. Epiphany is an amazing day and
season in the life of the church throughout the world and
throughout the centuries. Epiphany envelops all the chosen
people of God—near and far—the broken people, the distant,
the disenfranchised, the traditional, blended and contemporary
people!
Do you know how amazing Epiphany is? Epiphany Pearland is
a microcosm of 25 years of infused, unrelenting pastoral joy,
carefully crafted Gospel-centered proclamations, insightful
counsel and passionate care. Smiles are scattered
everywhere. God’s Epiphany people have the opportunity to
share their stories—filled with joys, delights, births, baptisms,
milestones, marriages and more. God’s Epiphany people have
the opportunity to mourn their griefs, sorrows, losses, diseases
and deaths. God’s Epiphany people receive divine counsel,
comfort and consistency from the One who is the Epiphany
Light—Jesus Christ, our Lord. Every intersection in worship,
pulpit, song, study, rehearsal and gathering is packed full of
Jesus stuff. Do you see it, experience it, relish it, pray about it,
give thanks to God for it? Pearland Epiphany’s 25-year legacy
of Gospel zeal and mission has been enormously hallowed,
redeemed and sanctified!
Do you know how amazing Epiphany is? Jesus is revealed,
illuminated and shared in countless ways. He is the Light, He
is our Savior, who comes to us in wine poured and bread
broken. His real presence touches our lips and our tongues,
nourishing faith, life, salvation and unleashing grace to propel
Epiphany toward the year of Jubilee (50 years). It has been a
great past … and yet the unknown future promises to be a
unique incredible journey with Jesus … and us … a unique
gathering of God’s chosen people.
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Reach, Inspire, Support, Empower
Epiphany is supporting Pearland ISD’s RISE
Mentoring Program. RISE Mentoring brings
together caring, committed adults from across
the community to serve as another support for
our students as they work to rise to success in
school and in life.
You have the opportunity to make a lifelong impact:
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Help a student reach his or her full potential.
Share your knowledge and talents.
Become more involved in the school and community.
Develop a better understanding of the challenges young people face.
Strengthen a student’s relationships with family, friends and teachers.
What are the qualifications?
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You don’t need special skills—just a willingness to listen and show you
care.
Volunteer 30 minutes per week to meet with a student at his/her
campus.
Complete a volunteer background check and mentor application.
Attend an orientation/training session.
Be a good listener and encourage your mentee.
Be dependable, providing stability and inspiring trust.
For more information or to register, go to the RISE link at
www.ShiningTheLight.org. Epiphany would also like to connect all of our
RISE mentors with a prayer partner. Please contact Beth Milbrath at
beth@epiphanypearland.org if you would like to be a mentor or prayer
partner.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONFIRMANDS
Grace Anderson
Chase Carothers
Cohen Carpenter
Clare Choyke
Spencer Cody
Kathleen DeWolfe
Blake Elliott
Ainsley Garza
Noah Gilbertson
Eva Hamilton
Devin Hebert
Alexander Heer
Cade Hollis
Sarah Hopp
Celiste Kelley
Logan Kunkel
Mitchell Lester
David Lukner
Joseph Lukner
Jennalynn Morton
Matthew Nester
Abigail Ostermaier
Sarah Price
Emma Quinton
Stefan Riveness
Nicholas Robinson
Trevor Smith
Matthew Stevens
Olivia Ulbricht
Abigail Van Maaren
Andrew Van Maaren
Ashton Walker
Jessica Williams
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Children’s
Christmas Party
Sunday, December 13
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Join us in the gym after the worship services as we celebrate
the birth of Jesus! We’ll have lunch plus a petting zoo, crafts,
games and more! Invite a friend or two!
Volunteers are needed to help
make this a fun day for the kids.
Please contact Beth Milbrath if
you can help.
Children’s Christmas Program
Preparations are underway for our Children’s Christmas
Program. We’ll be practicing every week in Children’s Sunday
School. Our final practice will be Saturday, December 12. More
details coming soon.
Don’t miss seeing the children present the good news of
Jesus’ birth on Sunday, December 13 at the 10:30 a.m. service.
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You are the light of the Lord. Ephesians 5:8
Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.
5th and 6th Grade - Room 209
7th and 8th Grade - Room 205
No Sunday School on November 1.
Nov 1
No Confirmation
or Youth Night
November 8
5/6 Fifth
Commandment
There will be no Confirmation from November 22 - January 3.
Mark your calendars for the 5th - 6th Christmas Party on
December 13 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.! Have a great
Thanksgiving and Christmas! Hope to see you in Sunday
School and Worship!
7/8 NERF NITE!
November 15
5/6 Sixth and
Seventh
Commandment
Epiphany’s new ministry just for 7th and 8th graders kicks off
this month! NFUZED 7/8 meets every Sunday in room 205 from
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Join us for Bible Study, games and FUN!
Friends are always welcome!
7/8 Bowling
November 22
No Confirmation
or Youth Night
November 29
Don’t miss the fun on November 8 from
6:00-8:00 pm as we kick off our new
7th and 8th grade ministry with NERF
NIGHT! Bring your nerf gun and come
hungry. Friends are welcome!
No Confirmation
7/8 Youth Night
On November 15 we are heading to
the Bowling Center. Drop off at
6:00 p.m. and pick up 8:00 p.m. at
3412 Broadway. Bring $5 for bowling
and shoes, plus money if you’d like
anything from the snack bar.
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November 2015
9th - 12th Grade Youth
NFUZED 9|12
Youth Night OUT - Bowling!
On November 15 we are
heading to the Bowling
Center. Drop off at 6:00 p.m.
and pick up 8:00 p.m. at
3412 Broadway. Bring $5 for bowling and
shoes, plus money if you’d like anything from
the snack bar.
Youth Night
11/1
No Youth- 25th
Anniversary
11/8
Basic 5
11/15
Youth Night Out
11/22
No YouthThanksgiving
On November 15, 9th-12th graders
will serve the congregation by
leading the 10:30 a.m. AFLC service.
We need youth for a variety of roles!
Please sign up online to
choose which roles
you would like to
help with!
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11/29
Basic 6
BIRTHDAYS
11/02
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11/13
11/13
Wesley Gordon
Kay Loftin
Sharla Ortiz
Laura Russo
Patrick Kramer
Buster Keasler
Susan Karloski
Damion Michael Sherman
Carmen Staerkel
Henry Price
Gary Wilson
Seth Kirk
Johnathan Nester
Andy Bilich
Georganna Triplett
Terry Medack
Cameron Choyke
Trent Weido
Joe Calderon
Debra Sanford
Ardell Wilson
Burnia Oller
Al Lentz
Miracle Hilliard
Kim Piel
Teresa Knudson
Lyn Wolff
Julia Parrack
Lowell Baumann
Tiffany Eppelheimer
Jerry Langer
Melchor Garza
Clare Choyke
Elijah Ward
Ryan Pontifes
Jonesy Chauvot
Sue Hufnagel
Callie Jo Aaron
Jim Hebert
Freddie Hoppens
Julie Kirk
Adam Daniels
11/14
11/14
11/14
11/14
11/14
11/15
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11/28
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11/29
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11/30
Bob Plitt
Ronnie Patke
Scott Gilbertson
Pat Succop
Becky Keasler
Mallory Ring
Jason Gutierrez
George Stafford
Lisa Davis
Vicki Roesler
Emily Van Maaren
Leigh Ann Moore
Antoinette Syler
Albert Schulze
Jack Ostermaier
Amy Heer
Jack Arnold
Seth Daniels
Deborah Nester
Elizabeth Cornelius
Joyce Walker
Fran Wukasch
Karson Allen
Alyssa Moore
Tom Stine
Erika DiLuca
Diana Langer
Alex Tews
Kalista Heinrich
Tara Joergens
Lisa Pietsch
Vyneeca Pietsch
Michael Ortiz
Cecelia Ganje
David Klewer
Colin Legge
Ruby Troyer
John Gordon
Lillia Pizzo
Olivia McDonald
Ethan Lodrigue
Ginger Cochran
Amanda Underwood
11/11
11/13
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11/19
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11/20
11/21
11/23
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11/26
11/28
11/28
11/28
David & Lisa Maly
Rob & Tricia Robinson
Tom & Joan Stine
Kelly & Lynn Tharp
Derek & Libby Smith
Danny & Amanda Underwood
Frank & Annette Tausch
Mark & Janna Ellis
John & Trisha Meiller
Stuart & Gina Strack
Charlie & Irene Parker
Gene & Verna Allbee
Buster & Becky Keasler
Robert & Marlinda Merryman
WEDDINGS
Ginger Cochran & Gene Green
October 9, 2015
Jennifer Phan & Jeff McGinley
October 10, 2015
SYMPATHY
Jeff Lawrence
October 3, 2015
ANNIVERSARIES
11/03
11/04
11/04
11/05
11/06
11/06
11/07
11/10
Steve & Debbie Dawson
Jack & Kenya Hamilton
Thomas & Carol Kidd
Jeremy & Katy Broussard
Wesley & Heather Gordon
Dennis & Evelyn Rohne
Paul & Frances Meyer
Ray & Christine Roenigk
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WOR/SS & ABC/WOR/COM*
Pledge Sunday
9:15am-201 Class-207
No Orchestra Practice!
Noon-Voters’ Meeting & Lunch-AFLC
1:00pm-Children’s Choir-sanctuary
2:00-4:00pm-Basketball-gym
6:00–8:00pm-Confirmation
6:00–8:00pm-7-8 Youth Nights-205
6:00-8:00pm-Sr. High Youth Nights-gym/204
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No Sunday School, Adult Bible
Class, Confirmation or any other
normally scheduled activities!
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6:00–8:00pm-7-8 Youth Nights-205
6:00-8:00pm-Sr. High Youth Nights-gym/204
2:00-4:00pm-Basketball-gym
WOR/SS & ABC/WOR/WOR*
9:15am-201 Class-207
11:30am-Orchestra Practice-sanctuary
No Children’s Choir!
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Reception of New Members
9:15am-201 Class-207
11:30am-Orchestra Practice-sanctuary
Noon-Budget Forum & Lunch-AFLC
1:00pm-Children’s Choir-sanctuary
2:00-4:00pm-Basketball-gym
No Confirmation!
No 7-8 Youth Nights!
No Sr. High Youth Nights!
22 WOR/SS & ABC/WOR/COM*
7:00pm-Band-AFLC
4:00pm-Announcements Due!
9:30am-Mom’s Bible Study-203
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7:00pm-Friend’s Bible Study-207
7:00pm-Band-AFLC
8:00pm-Choir-sanctuary
4:30pm & 7:00pm
Thanksgiving Eve Services
w/communion
No 4:00pm Bible Study!
4:00pm-Announcements Due!
25 No MDO!
6:30pm-PT-sanctuary
7:30-Choir-sanctuary
18 9-2 MDO
9:00am-Quilting-205
24 No MDO!
7:00pm-Financial Peace
University-AFLC
4:00pm-Bible Study-202
17 9-2 MDO
No Mom’s Bible Study!
4:00pm-Announcements Due!
9:00am-Quilting-205
9:30am-Mom’s Bible Study-203
10:00-11:30am-Bible Markers-207
7:00pm-Band-AFLC
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7:00pm-Band-AFLC
COM/SS & ABC/COM/WOR*
9:15am-201 Class-207
11:30am-Orchestra Practice-sanctuary
Noon-Singles 50+ Small Group-203
No Children’s Choir!
2:00-4:00pm-Basketball-gym
6:00pm-Leadership Council Meeting-202
6:00–8:00pm-Confirmation
6:00-8:00pm-7-12 grades Youth Night Out
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6:30pm-PT-sanctuary
7:30-Choir-sanctuary
4:00pm-Bible Study-202
7:00pm-New Member Class
-sanctuary
7:00pm-Financial Peace
University-AFLC
7:00pm-Friend’s Bible Study-207
9:30am-Goodtimers-104
9:30am-Mom’s Bible Study-203
4:00pm-Announcements Due!
11 9-2 MDO
10 9-2 MDO
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6:30pm-Puppet Practice-101
6:30pm-Jr. Bell Choir-104
6:30pm-PT-sanctuary
7:30-Choir-sanctuary
4 9-2 MDO
Wednesday
7:00pm-Band-AFLC
7:00pm-Prayer Shawl-207
3 9-2 MDO
Tuesday
400pm-Bible Study-202
7:00pm-New Member Class-202
7:00pm-Financial Peace
University-AFLC
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9:30am-Mom’s Bible Study-203
10:00-11:30am-Bible Markers-207
10:30am-25th Anniversary Service
4:00pm-Dinner (No tickets sold at door!)
Both in the AFLC!
Monday
1 ONE WORSHIP SERVICE!
Sunday
Sunday Worship Times
*WOR: Worship
Worship: 8:00 am - Traditional Liturgical-sanctuary COM: Worship with Communion
10:15 am - Traditional Praise-sanctuary
SS: Sunday School
10:30 am - Contemporary-AFLC
Sunday School: 9:15 am
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Remember:
Time Changes
November 1!
Holiday!
Church Office
Closed!
26 No MDO!
7:00pm-Bell Choir
-sanctuary
19 9-2 MDO
7:00pm-Bell Choir
-sanctuary
12 9-2 MDO
11:30am-Connect Meeting
– 202
7:00pm-Bell Choir
-sanctuary
9:15am-LifeLight-203
5 9-2 MDO
Thursday
Holiday!
Church Office
Closed!
27 No MDO!
20 9-2 MDO
5:30am-Men’s
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NEWSLETTER
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NOVEMBER 10!
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Saturday
2015
Our 25th anniversary is just around the corner!
You’ve probably seen the posters for the upcoming anniversary
celebration that is in the works for Epiphany’s 25th anniversary.
If not, to keep you informed and interested …
There will be one very special worship service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday,
November 1 to celebrate this day. Pastor David has been working with the
various music ministries to make sure that this service will have beautiful
sounds, not only from the congregation, but from instruments, bells, both
small and large voices. Pastor Jon will, of course, deliver the sermon. It
promises to be a glorious and praiseful day.
The day will close with a great dinner at 4:00 p.m. to be catered by Gringo’s
Restaurant. There will also be time to visit some old friends—from here and
afar (and maybe make some new ones.) You won’t want to miss this!
Don’t forget to buy your tickets for the dinner. The last day to
buy tickets is Wednesday, October 28 by 4:00 p.m. in the
church office. Don’t miss this very special dinner; buy your
tickets today!
Tickets cannot be sold at the door!
The 25th Anniversary Celebration planning
committee needs members to join them in forming
a set-up team for the anniversary dinner. Set up
for the dinner will take place on Sunday,
November 1 immediately following the worship
service. Set up will involve setting up tables, chairs and decorations.
Since the attendance for this event is estimated to be at least 300, we
will need as much help as we can find. Please check your calendars and
sign up for the 25th Anniversary Celebration set-up team; forms are on
the bulletin boards in the administrative hallway and in the AFLC gym.
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