Epiphany Lutheran Church
Rock Hill, SC 29732
803-324-8877
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Epiphany's weekly newsletter to help keep you informed.
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The Word of God from the Scriptures for Sunday, November 18, 2018 - the 26th Sunday after Pentecost
Daniel 12: 1-3 Hebrews 10: 11-14, 19-25
Mark 13: 1-9
Be blessed and renewed!
Sunday Worship at Epiphany...
9:00 am Sunday School
10:00 am - Worship
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A WEEKLY CONVERSATION WITH THE PASTOR
I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. Psalm 146:2
Playing music and singing to God is a central part of our worship at Epiphany. I have enjoyed lifting up my voice and singing with you each Sunday! One of the three priorities for ministry is PLANNING DYNAMIC WORSHIP. I wanted to let you know that I have been working closely with our Music Director, Hannah Blalock, and our Office Administrator, Sarah Nuckles, to plan our worship and arrange the bulletin.
Part of Epiphany's plan of succession in managing the transition of the interim was to move from two Sunday worship services (8am and 10:30am) to one 10am worship service. The Mission Council continues to listen to comments that many who attended the early service miss worshipping at the earlier time. Others have commented that the 10am worship service is more traditional and miss the contemporary approach that the later service provided. Recently, we began to explore planning a "blended" worship service that attempts to use some different instruments (bongo drum and guitar with the piano), along with making small changes to the liturgy to provide a worship experience that blends the traditional with a contemporary expression. We are also just beginning to schedule some of our young adults and youth as lay communion assistants.
Our Sunday morning worship is an important time when we gather as a church family. It is also the place and time that visitors first encounter our ministry. The Mission Council and Music Team continue to discuss the best time and format for Epiphany's worship as it takes into consideration the different feelings that people have. The reason for having one worship service at 10am is that it brings our church family together and allows us to experience our oneness and unity as it works through this time of interim. Mission Council will continue to carefully consider the different preferences and feelings people have about our worship service. You are encouraged to speak with members Mission Council to voice your concerns. Pray for those of us planning worship at Epiphany, that we make Spirit-led decisions that strengthen and build up the Body of Christ!
See you in church!
Pastor Gillikin
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WEDNESDAY NIGHTS IN ADVENT -
Each Wednesday night in Advent beginning November 28 we will gather for a meal at 6pm and an Advent Reflection time 7:00-7:30pm.
There will be a light meal drink, and dessert.
Margaret Gillikin is coordinating the meal with the help of others.
A sign-up sheet is posted in the gathering area.
ADVENT REFLECTION ON WEDNESDAYS - There will be a time of reflection each Wednesday during Advent, 7-7:30pm in the worship space, that will include a contemplative prayer liturgy called "Advent Intentionally" (from resource www.waytolead.org) that can be taken home to use on a daily basis. Each week we will take a moment to focus on a part of Mary's Song (the Magnificat), gleaning some insights from Martin Luther's commentary and Johann Sabastian Bach's musical composition. Our reflection will be short and thought provoking. All ages are welcome!
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COME JOIN THE CHOIR AND MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE.
Epiphany's Choir needs your voice. Our choir is an essential part of worship each Sunday! Come sing with us at practice after Worship each Sunday in the choir loft. If you would like to consider singing with the choir for its Christmas Cantata (Dec. 23), you are encouraged to come to practices beginning Nov. 18th. If you have questions, please contact Epiphany's Music Director, Mrs. Hannah George at [email protected].
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EPIPHANY YOUTH ACTIVITIES -May the Force be with you!
"Star Nights"
Middle School Worship Leaders: Apostle's Creed
Hello middle schoolers! We are going to continue to bring a bit of Lutheridge fun to Epiphany by leading our motions to the Apostle's Creed in worship
the first Sunday of each month. We'll practice during Sunday School at 9:00 AM.
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"ON THE THIRD DAY OF CHRISTMAS MY TRUE LOVE (AND MANY FRIENDS) EXCHANGED WITH ME ...."
THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE AND ORNAMENT EXCHANGE - AT THE HOME OF KATHERINE GLIBBERY.
DECEMBER 2, 2018 -
3:00 PM
BRING FRIENDS to this festive fun and fellowship.
Call Katherine at: (803) 327-2778 for more information.
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BEER AND HYMNS - SAVE THE DATE!! - DECEMBER 9TH.
Jeff Gwaltney will be leading B&H on December 9th at 6:00 pm. Please watch for more details.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY!
If you would like to be included OR excluded please provide any updates to the church office (803) 324-8877 or [email protected]. We will only include names, addresses and contact info. This is a great way to get to know each other better.
Deadline for changes: December 1st
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Co
mmunity
Events 
A Time to Be Grateful -
Jews, Christians and Muslims Thanking God Together
Time 6:30 pm
Place: Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1830 Celanese Road, Rock Hill
Sponsors:
The Children of Abraham
November 18 - 25th - Family Promise Week - Epiphany is hosting.
Sunday
, December 23 - Hunger Outreach Program Christmas Eve Dinner and Gifts
Place: Flint Hill Baptist Church, 1214 Flint Hill Street, Rock Hill -
Time: To be announced.
Epiphany's HOP coordinators will be Debbie Keener and Beverly Gates
Once again our church has been asked to help with the Hunger Outreach Program Christmas dinner & gifting at Flint Hill Baptist Church. We have donated gifts for teenagers the last few years and will continue this tradition.
Continue to watch the Proclaimer for other needs for the dinner. We will be donating twoprepared turkeys and those plans are already in place. Once Flint Hill sends us a list, we will let you know as to what food items we may be asked to provide. Watch for the wrapped collection boxes in the Gathering Area starting this Sunday. Donations need to be at church by Sunday, December 16th in time to get our boxes to Flint Hill for them to organize and wrap.
Ideas include:
Girls: fuzzy blankets or throws, make up, bath balms, body lotions, shower gels, jewelry, hats & gloves, scarves, fun socks, gloves.
Boys: sports water bottles, beanie caps, sports socks, Axe gift sets, gloves, shower soaps.
For both: $5 gift certificates to McDonalds, PW's, Subway, Bojangles, etc, sports balls (basketball, soccer, football), inexpensive earbuds, wallets.
Thanking you in advance,
The HOP Team
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Congregational Prayer List
Pete Weidel
Jayne Scarborough
Jeff Stoltz (brother-in-law of Roberta Ross)
Abby and Autumn List
Joel Hinson (Sandra Hinson's grandson)
Holly,Kristina & Annabeth Truitt (Sandra Hinson's Family)
Ronnie Gates
Ann Holmes
James Bennett
The Family of Mike Ridosh, Jr.(friend of Marilyn Magers)
Julie and Ron Waldrop
Wayne Holmes
Joy Robinson
Lillian Johnson and Family
Jacob Rast
Bob Coyne
Dean Blackwell and Family
Evelyn Grado-Wolynies
Christia Humburg
Larry Sampson (family of Barbara Eggert)
Charley Williams
Ella Mae Sampson
Ann Gilbert (Phyllis Lewis)
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401K MANDATORY DISTRIBUTIONS
Dear friends,
When we reach age 70, we have to start taking funds from our 401k accounts which become taxable income to us. Please check with your CPA or financial firm before 12/31/18 and before you take your distribution. There are ways to avoid the taxes on these distributions and we have several members who are pursuing this smart financial strategy. You can designate your distribution to your church and/or other non-profit organizations if you wish. Blessings, Sarah
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"Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor."
- 1 Corinthians 10:24
Throughout the month of November, SC congregations celebrate the child and family ministries of Lutheran Services Carolinas. The theme for this month is "Come on people now, Smile on your brother" inspired by the song "Get Together" by The Youngbloods.
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WORSHIP SERVERS Thank you for serving!
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NOVEMBER |
DECEMBER |
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| LAY READERS |
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Joy Davies |
Denise Evans |
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| USHERS |
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Jim Humburg/Brad Caldwell |
Rick and Chris Roulette |
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| ACOLYTE |
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Emma/Olivia Davies |
Sarah Holmes |
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| ALTAR GUILD |
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Regina Cerny |
Christina Holmes |
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| COFFEE CLEAN-UP |
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Christia Humburg |
Debbie Keener |
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| OFFERING TELLERS |
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TBA/Barbara
Eggert
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Robert Richardson/ Page Putnam |
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NEW MAILING ADDRESS FOR EPIPHANY
. We no longer have a post office box. Please note our street address in your records:
2370 West Main Street
Rock Hill, SC 29732
Please note the church office will be closed over the Thanksgiving weekend.
If you have a Proclaimer news item, please send it to the office by Tuesday evening of each week at: [email protected] or call Sarah at (803) 324-8877. Thank you very much.
OFFICE HOURS: 9am - 2 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
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