The Good News Jan. 24, 2019

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 The Session has called for a congregational meeting immediately following the worship service this Sunday for the purpose of electing three Ruling Elders for the Class of 2021 and one Ruling Elder for one year of an unexpired term as presented by our Church Officer Nominating Committee.  Elder Class of 2021— Buck Birdsong, Kathy Diamond, Lisca VanZyl Elder Candidate for the Unexpired Term of 2019 —Gena Bunn

Rooted and Grounded Sermon Series Jan. 27 "Rooted & Grounded in the Breadth of the Gospel " Ephesians 1:15-23 Feb. 3 "Rooted & Grounded as the Workmanship of the Gospel " Ephesians 2:1-10 One of the things we all love about living in East Texas is our trees! Trees grow strong because they are rooted and grounded deep into the soil. A tree needs to be rooted to receive the moisture and nutrients it requires to grow strong. A tree also needs to be grounded deep into the soil so it will be established even in the midst of wind and weather. Read More Here

FIRST SUNDAY WORSHIP WITH CELEBRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER FOLLOWED BY POTLUCK FEB. 3 Super-bowl potluck foods of sub sandwiches, hot wings and chili dogs are provided by our Fellowship Team and we can bring salads, relishes, sides, chips and dips & desserts. All are welcome!

OUR CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEEDS YOU! Would you be willing to serve the children and parents of our faith family? Grab a friend and help us fill in the gaps. Nursery & Toddler Volunteers We are in need of volunteers to serve in both the nursery and the toddler rooms during worship. So many unexpected blessings come from spending time with the youngest children of our faith family! Visit our children’s page at longviewepc.org or click the following link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b084eafad2fa1fa7-nursery KidMin- DigIn-Wednesday 5:15 Meals The spring semester of Bible Study and fun has begun! We love having the opportunity to minister to our working parents and build relationships with our children by serving a light meal at 5:15. We still have some spots left for the spring sessions to sign up and provide a meal for the children of our church and our community. If you are unable to bring a meal, but would like to serve in other ways or contribute towards our Wednesday Night Meal fund that would also be greatly appreciated. Visit our children’s page at longviewepc.org or click the following link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b084eafad2fa1fa7-kidmin

THANK YOU

Dear EPC family, Thank you so much for the beautiful poinsettia that was delivered for Christmas. Our family enjoyed this bright spot in a very difficult holiday season. Y'all have been so supportive and keeping me in your prayers has been very comforting. With love, Mary Jon Bass

Prayer Concerns:

Prayer Requests: can be submitted to prayerteam@epclongview.org Please submit your prayer concerns for the Good News to info@epclongview.org and give us permission if you want names to be published. Monthly prayer calendars will be inserted in the bulletin this Sunday. You can sign up for the Daily Prayer email - which is one name from the monthly calendar emailed each day by clicking on this link.  Continued Need: Dotty Rawlins, Rosemary Moyes (Keith's Mom), Bettye Yater, Jan Kelly, John Dalton, Janice McVay (Karen Taylor's Mom), Richard & Marti Fuhrman, Joe & Barbara Steinbach

Our Retired Community: At Home: Frances Sample Heritage Place - Bill Howell Buckner - Felicia Grubbs, Martha Ellis, Dorothy Chandler, Elaine Beckett, Jim & Lanette Yancey Colonial Village - A. J. Luna Treviso - Joanne Edwards Whispering Pines - LaVern Byrd Parkview - Marge Smith, Pat Willbanks  Summer Meadows - Bettye Hill, Gilmer - Charlotte Poole Lindale- Dotty Rawlins Henderson - Bob Bement, Marjorie Davis Tyler - Richard Fuhrman   Oklahoma - Jean Knight

Happy Birthday! 1/24: Asher Bond, Paul Szafran 1/25: Ellen Luna 1/27: Gayle Poland, Jim Taylor 1/28: Susan Pope 1/30: Margaret Wright 2/2: Charlotte Williams, Marti Fuhrman 2/3: J.D. Fuhrman, Dick Carlberg 2/8: Wayne Major 2/11: Grant Carlile, Joann Carlton, Deborah Zeigler 2/13: Hannah Ratzlaff, Samantha Wall, Richard Werline 2/16: Matthew Metzler, Ben Adams 2/17: Davis Bankston 2/18: Olivia Scantling, Melanie Smith 2/19: Ben Stoddard 2/20: Shelley Kral

UPCOMING EVENTS January 27 Youth Fellowship January 30 5:15 p.m. Kidmin: Digin! Youth Bible Studies 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal January 31 6:00 p.m.—Praise Team February 3 9:30 a.m. Communion followed by potluck Youth Super Bowl Party (time tbd)

Men's Church Basketball Schedule  Jan. 24 9:15 pm vs #2 - The Guardians Jan. 31 9:15 pm vs #4 - LCC God Squad Feb. 7 9:15 pm vs #3 - Commotion All Games at Gym: PT PACE Upcoming Events, continued: February 6 5:15 p.m. Kidmin: Digin! Youth Bible Studies 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal March 6 5:30 pm Ash Wednesday supper & service

Year End Financial Report to our Faith Family— We are very thankful for your continued prayers, service and financial commitment. We continue to be encouraged by how God is creating a community of people committed to changing lives through His gospel.  Please contact Finance Chair, Fred Irwin or Treasurer, Gordon Northcutt if you have any questions. Click here to view report . Year End Giving Statements were mailed on January 22, 2019. Please contact the office at 903-234-0032 if you didn't receive yours or if you have any questions.

The LCM "Souper Bowl" Food Box Needs Your Help! See food collection barrels in sanctuary foyer and Trinity Hall or bring to the office through Potluck, February 3rd. Non Perishable Items: Cereal or Cereal Bars; Peanut Butter (11-18 oz jars); Mac & Cheese (boxed); Instant Mashed Potatoes; Dry Pinto Beans ( 1—2 lb); Rice (1—2 lb); Pasta (1—2 lb); Drink Boxes; Fruit Cups; Snack Items. Canned Items: Canned Meat; Green Beans; Potatoes; Corn; Mixed Vegetables; Spinach; Soups; Beans; Black Eyed Peas; Tomatoes; Fruit. Click to see flyer.

QUICK LINKS: Dynamic Worship  -  Youth  -  Sunday Classes  - Directory  -  Sermons -   Prayer  Children's Ministry -   Serve - Missions  -  Staff  - Giving   and more at www.longviewepc.org Shredding bins available in Trinity Hall & Church office.

Worship Service at 9:30 am each Sunday 1.24.19 Semi-monthly Good News. Next publication February 7. " Coming together to know Christ and make him known"

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