Join us for worship and fellowship Sundays at 10 am!
Coffee fellowship immediately following the service
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A Message From Pastor Monica
Dear Epiphany Friends,
Lately we’ve had a lot going on and that’s a blessing, but my Sabbath day of rest on Mondays has been suffering from too many interruptions for non-emergency questions.
I will always respond to pastoral emergencies regardless of the day or time, but If your question or concern isn’t an emergency, I’ll ask you to please not text, e-mail or call me on Mondays.
In future, I will no longer respond to non-emergency communications that I receive on Mondays...I need and cherish my one day of rest each week, and ask for your respect for my private rejuvenation.
Advent Peace,
Pastor Monica
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12/8/ @ 8:30 am
12/8 @ 6 pm
Council Meeting 12/11 @ 7 pm
12/14 @ 6:30 pm
12/14 @ 6:30 pm
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But be doers of the word,
and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves
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~James 1:22
Epiphany Community Garden
Collierville Food Pantry
Collierville Connected Resource Center
Chosen Vessel Ministries
Room In The Inn (RITI)
See upcoming events schedule
for specific happenings!
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The Word This Sunday
December 9, 2018
Second Sunday of Advent
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Forerunners and messengers advance the advent of our God. While John the baptizer’s voice in the wilderness may be the principal focus of the day, Malachi’s prophecy could as easily herald the coming Lord Jesus as forerunner of the Lord of hosts. Finally all the baptized are called to participate in the sharing of the gospel. In so doing we prepare the way for the coming of the Lord and assist all flesh in capturing a vision of the “salvation of God.”
My messenger is a refiner and purifier
In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us.
(Lk. 1:78)
A harvest of righteousness on the day of Jesus Christ
Prepare the way of the Lord
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Pastor Monica's
60-Second Sermon
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"Zechariah’s mouth is closed by God for doubting the angel Gabriel’s prophecy that he and Elizabeth will bear a son in their old age. At the birth of his son John, Zechariah sings a song thanking God for faithfulness and redemption, and praising God for this child who will prepare the way of the Messiah. This eloquent and tender poetry recalls God’s promises and actions throughout generations, “
By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace
.” John the Baptist shines new light on all people who have walked in great darkness, calling us to repent, to be baptized, and to participate in the joyful grace that awaits us in Christ Jesus, our Lord. In this Second week of Advent, examine your life and reflect on how you will repent, turning away from the habit of sin toward new life with Jesus, in gratitude for God’s grace."
Luke 1:68-79 and Luke 3:1-6
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We are glad to have Hector back after his trip to visit family and friends in Ghana. As you can see from the picture (taken at Christ Anglican Church in Legon, a suburb of Accra) they put him to work there too! More pictures coming soon!
And a hearty thank you again to Prannoy and Praharsh Lankapalli for their assistance during Hector's absence.
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As you know, we will conduct an Outreach Worship Service at Brookdale Dogwood Creek Assisted Living on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at 10 am (there will be no worship service at Schaeffer Memorial Chapel. Brookdale has graciously invited all of us to lunch following the service (no charge). Please
e-mail Carol Webster
no later than 12/18 if you plan on attending.
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Lunch with Brookdale Residents Following 12/23 Worship Service
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Chrismon Ornaments
Place Your Order by Dec 9!
Expert seamstress and craftswoman Lois Ketcham is taking orders for the family Chrismon ornaments to hang on Epiphany’s Chrismon Tree, which will be decorated on Sunday, Dec. 16th during worship. Traditionally, every Epiphany family hangs a white/gold Chrismon ornament bearing their family name on the tree. Special Chrismons may also be made to honor departed loved ones, a new family addition, or to the glory of God. Lois charges $7 per Chrismon to cover the cost of the materials and she offers several designs: an angel, a baptism shell, a dove, etc. Please
contact Lois to place your order.
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Friday, December 14, 2018
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Sunday, December 23
Monday, December 24
Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship - 5 pm
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Annual Adult Christmas Fellowship
December 8 at 6 pm
Please join us at the home of Martha & John Garner, 1791 Brookside Drive in Germantown. Please bring an appetizer to share. BYOB and bring a $10 gift per person for the Dirty Santa exchange (a Christmas-related gift such as an ornament).
Contact Martha Garner with any questions.
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Prime Timers Fellowship Dec. 9th
Join us for the classic Christmas performance - Miracle on 34th Street!
December 9 , 2:30 p.m.
Harrell Performing Arts Theater
440 West Powell Road, Collierville
Reservations deadline - TODAY
Ticket reservations should be made by calling Tiffany Siegel at Holy Apostles
(901-937-3830). Payment for tickets and ticket pickup will be the day of the performance. The ticket price is $12.00.
Lunch (optional) at the Highlander (78 North Main) on Collierville town square at
12:30 pm. Please let Rod Fauser (853-6209) know an approximate number for reservations.
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Epiphany Community Garden - Feeding God's People
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