June 21, 2018
Two-Week Good News
. Next publication Tuesday, July 3
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June 24
Sermon: "The Master's Way"
Psalm 123
July 1
Sermon: "Help" Psalm 124
Summer is a time between. It takes place between Memorial Day and Labor Day. We are out of school. We are on vacation. We are traveling. A lot happens during this "between" time and a lot happens in the in between of all of our lives: Between now and then, between here and there, between what is and what is yet to be, between you and me.
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One of the best parts of the summer is TIME. With school being out and vacations being taken, summer is the prime time for TIME. Time with friends, time with family, time to relax, time to play, time to simply
be
. In that spirit, this summer we are inviting our faith family and friends to take time to
be
together.
Instead of offering summer school lessons we are offering Summer...TIME!
Take the time after worship to gather in the foyer and enjoy coffee and snacks and visit with old friends and make new friends.
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Our Littlest Ones Need You!
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Our nursery and toddler rooms are a wonderful way to serve the youngest in our faith family. During the summer with so many people traveling, there are lots of spots available to volunteer on Sunday mornings. If you are available, especially in July or August, please contact Jenny Bond at
jennyb@epclongview.org
and spend about an hour serving our sweet little ones.
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Sr. High Mission Trip June 24 - 30
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Senior High Youth Mission Trip to San Augustine County, TX Located in far east Texas, the people of that town have united with a vision of a community centered on Christ's love. A community that faces many economic and physical challenges such as broken down homes and rising poverty finds its hope in a strong base of church and community leaders committed to seeing their community thrive.
LEARN MORE HERE ...
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More VBS 2018 Fun Photos and Videos
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Buckner Shoe Drive - Look at what you did!
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The Buckner Shoe Drive was a huge success. Through our kids’ generous hearts and your generous support via VBS & Pioneer Clubs Bake Sale we were able to purchase over 100 pairs of shoes that will help fulfill the needs of the School Supply Train this fall! WOW!!
Thank you for your support during VBS
. We had over 100 children visit our church last week. They heard all about how Jesus rescues us! Thank you for your time, your donations, and your prayer support.
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We have the honor of providing weekend meals for children in need at Ware Elementary School. Only $80 will provide one child with nine non-perishable food items for each weekend of the 2018-19 school year. If you are willing to donate any amount or sponsor one (or more) student (s), please send your check to Longview EPC and write "Blessings" in the memo line, or drop it in the sanctuary offering box
or donate electronically
. We are asking the Lord to provide enough money by August 12 to bless 38 children. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Terrye Hudson at
tmhud5@yahoo.com
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Sunday July 1: 1st Sunday Worship Service with Celebration of the Lord's Supper followed by Patriotic Potluck
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On Sunday, July 1st, all are welcome to join us for a
Patriotic Potluck Luncheon
immediately following worship service. The Fellowship Team is providing fried and baked chicken. Please bring side dishes (baked beans, potato salad, chips, etc.). If you wish to bring a dessert, we are asking for pies and cakes to stay with our Patriotic theme (apple pie, cherry pie, blueberry dessert, etc.).
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We are beginning to collect/update information in our directory. If you would like to submit a different photo or make changes to the information, please send any updated photos, e-mail address, phone number etc. to
info@epclongview.org.
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Texans "on the Move" - Alaska June 14 - July 9
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For the eleventh year, Gayle Poland flew to Alaska to teach VBS in two remote villages accessible only by bush plane.
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Please continue to pray for Gayle and this group.
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Dear LEPC Family,
Bill and I are so very grateful for the many expressions of care and concern that we received from our church family following Lynne's sudden passing. Your many cards, texts, phone calls, and especially your prayers, love and presence lifted us up and comforted us greatly. Christ's tender love shone through it all.
In His Great Love,
Bill and Kathie Ramey
Dear Longview Friends,
Thank you for your love, encouragements and special gifts to us. We are so thankful for you journeying with us. We would encourage you to pray for us and thank you for your prayers. We have seen some amazing things happening - just want to see many more.
We love you and appreciate you so much,
Mike & Tammy
Dear Friends of Newgate,
We at Newgate are so very grateful for your generous contribution to our community of faith. Your faithful support will help to make a difference in the lives of the marginalized and low-income citizens in our Newgate family and the greater community. This year, we have established our newest program, Ready to Work. Through this program, we are providing individuals with the opportunity to gain paid work experience, while learning more about work etiquette, work ethic and specific skills. This program affords these individuals with the opportunity to gain permanent employment, and take meaningful steps toward coming out of poverty. Thank you again for your faithful support. God's love abounds at Newgate! May God richly bless you as you have blessed others.
Hollie Bruce Executive Director
Dear Evangelical Presbyterian Church,
Thank you so very much for your generous donation(s) to the House of Hope. Your contribution(s) makes it possible for us to provide for all the basic needs of homeless women and children in the East Texas area. We offer up prayers of thanks daily for all those who contribute to our ministry. The significant changes in so many lives would not be possible without your desire to help. To God be the Glory!
God's blessing be with you. Sincerely,
Sister Helen Johnson Founder/Executive Director
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Current Need
: Joe Steinbach, Joe Poole
Continued Need
: Burt Smith, John Dalton, Jack Mitchell, Sr., Tony Insua, Janice McVay (Karen Taylor's mom in Florida), Joanne Edwards, Jason Hunt, Marti Fuhrman, Dick Bass, Mary Jon Bass, Jan Kelly, Barbara Steinbach, Katie Grace Carlisle, Jo Butler, Pat Willbanks
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At Home- Betty Rader, Frances Sample, Jean Knight
Treviso - Joanne Edwards
Summer Meadows- Joe Steinbach,
Bettye Hill
Heritage Place- Ann and Bill Howell
Gilmer- Charlotte Poole
Buckner- Judy Smith, Felicia Grubbs,
Martha Ellis, Dorothy Chandler, Elaine Beckett, Jim & Lanette Yancey
Colonial Village- A. J. Luna, Jennie Swafford
Whispering Pines-LaVern Byrd
Wesley House, Lindale- Dotty Rawlins
Henderson- Bob Bement, Marjorie Davis
Reunion Plaza, Tyler - Richard Fuhrman
Austin- Kitty Booth, Laverne Dennis
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6/22: Wil White
6/25: Julie Lynn Ashley, Phoebe Holloway
6/26: David Jayakar,
Lydia Johnson, Levi Johnson
6/27: Cindy Best, Raymond Jewell
6/29: Cindy Brelsford
6/30: Denny Kienzle
7/1: Jonathan Foy
7/2: Dave Donaldson, Henry Salmon
7/5: Patsy Quinn, Tom Walker
Tim Konvalin
7/6: Eric Skoog
7/10: Baxter Holloway, John Williamson
7/11: Laverne Dennis, Hazel Holloway
7/12: Sam Smead, Jr.
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What's Happening!
June 14-July 9 Alaska VBS trip
June 24-30: Sr. High Mission Trip
July 1: Communion; Potluck Lunch
July 4: -Offices Closed-Independence Day
July 19-22: Jr. High Mission Trip
Youth Movie Night! Most Wednesday Evenings this summer. (next up July 11)
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Following testimony in the second phase of Andrew Brunson’s trial on May 7 in Turkey, the court ruled to keep the EPC Teaching Elder jailed until at least the next hearing, scheduled for July 18. The date is 24 days after Turkey’s snap presidential elections, which were called in April by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for June 24—17 months ahead of their original date of November 2019. Click on the link above and search for Andrew Brunson for updates.
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Mondays we will be open from 9-1
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 9-4
Friday 9-1
The office phone number is 903-234-0032.
Email: info@epclongview.org
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QUICK LINKS:
Shredding bins available in Trinity Hall & Church office Next publication July 3
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