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 Easter Sunday
April 21, 2019
Acts 10: 34-43 Isaiah 65: 17-25
John 20: 1-18
Be blessed and renewed!
Sunday Worship at Epiphany...
First Sunday: Sunday School 9-9:45am / Worship 10am
Remaining Sundays: Worship 8am & 10:30am /
Sunday School 9:15am
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A WEEKLY CONVERSATION WITH THE PASTOR
Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.
John 13:34
Jesus says these words prior to entering his passion. We read them during our Maundy Thursday worship. He says, "Everyone will know you are my disciples if you have love for one another." This is the defining act that connects us with Jesus' and his ministry. God's love so affects and transforms our lives that it flows from our being and in our ministry together.
We have come to the central moments of Jesus' life: the Triduum (the Great Three Days of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil). We remember the events of Jesus' death and celebrate the triumph of his rising from the dead on Easter morning. When we participate in the remembering of these events and the hearing of God's Word, we experience the powerful presence of Christ that gives us new life!
We have lots of opportunity to remember Jesus this week! It is such a privilege and joy for me to share with you this very special time. Through our worship and fellowship may God's Spirit transform, empower, inspire, and renew our lives!
See you in church!
Pastor Gillikin
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MAUNDY THURSDAY, April 18, 7pm -
Holy Communion and Stripping of the Altar
GOOD FRIDAY, April 19, 7pm -
Reading of the Passion according to the Gospel of John and Service of Tenebrae (the diminishing of light); a prayer vigil will take place throughout the day, 10am-12midnight
SUNRISE WORSHIP SERVICE, April 21, 7am
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We will plan an outdoor  service at Epiphany's Memorial Garden (weather permitting. Please bring lawn chairs).
EASTER BREAKFAST, 8am -
(after Sunrise Worship) Enjoy pancakes, bacon, juice and coffee; proceeds will benefit the youth fund.
EASTER CELEBRATION WORSHIP, 10am -
We will celebrate our Lord's Resurrection with holy communion and special music.
GOOD FRIDAY PRAYER VIGIL,
Friday, April 19, 10am - 12 midnight
A 14
-
hour prayer v
igil will be held at the church
on Good Friday as a means of emphasizing the
aspect of silent, watchful prayer during
this
sacred time of Holy Week.
Please
consider
participating in this unique opportunity for
spiritual renewal. A
sign
up sheet will be
located in the narthex. You may sign up for as
many time periods as you wish. There are
spaces for more than one person/family to pray
during a given period.
 LENTEN LABYRINTH,
A labyrinth has been set up in the Community Room and is available to any and all during open office hours through Easter Sunday. Check the church website/calendar or call the church office for available times. The labyrinth will also be available during the Good Friday Prayer Vigil on Friday, April 19. If you have never had an opportunity to walk a labyrinth, this is your chance. Resources to assist you will be available on the coffee machine table in the Community Room. Experienced walkers will also find them helpful.
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Worship Servers for Holy Week
Maundy Thursday Service - April 18, 7:00pm
Ushers:
Judy & Rick Krenzer
Anyone who would like to participate in the Stripping of the Altar ceremony at the conclusion of our Maundy Thursday liturgy is invited to come early (by 6:45pm) for a brief orientation. Participants are encouraged to wear dark clothing and bring black gloves if you have them. Volunteers to serve as acolyte and offering tellers are being recruited now!
Good Friday Service - April 19, 7:00pm
Worshipers will enter and depart in silence in this service, which will be framed by a prayer vigil between 10:00am and midnight
Easter Sunrise Service - April 21, 7:00am, in the Memorial Garden
Lay Reader: Susan Rodgers
Ushers: Sue & Mike Plonk
Acolyte: Volunteer
Easter Sunday Celebration Service - April 21, 10:00am
Lay Reader: Del Eggert
Ushers: Volunteer
Acolyte: Volunteer
Communion Assistant: Jan Droz
Offering Tellers: Barbara Eggert & Anne Kilburg
Ushers and acolyte are now being recruited now!
If you would like to serve at any of our Holy Week Services, please text or call Marilyn Magers at 803.280.0082.
Epiphany ADULT Fellowship
Wednesday, April 24
7:30pm at Friendly's Billiards
1037 Camden, Ave Rock Hill
Let's join together for a FUN night of Music Trivia Bingo! All you need to bring are your memories of music from the Past & Present!
Please text or email Cindy Caldwell at 803.493.3398 or [email protected] if you are going so enough tables
can be reserved by
Tuesday, April 23.
The B & H Small Group gathering that had previously announced at Beer and Hymns to meet on April 24 will join this Adult Fellowship at Friendly's.
Congregational Luncheons
Every First Sunday After Worship
Next Covered Dish - Sunday, May 5
Epiphany FAMILY Fellowship
Friday, May 10
6pm at Winthrop University Baseball Stadium
Take me out to the ballgame for a night of family fun! Join us as we cheer on Winthrop vs. Campbell. Tickets are only $2 and will be available at the gate. Tailgate with us at 5pm. Bring an appetizer and beverage to share.
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Saturday, May 18
You can begin dropping off items and storing them in the back left
classroom (Grades 3-5) starting April 22.
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Dear Epiphany Lutheran Church Members,
Thank you
all so
very much for your hard work, generosity and kindness to the Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen. We really appreciate everything you do to support us.
Sincerely,
The Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen
(Patricia Gainey)
Dear Epiphany Lutheran Church,
Just wanted to write a quick note to thank the church for entrusting me with the sell of the church parsonage. Everyone was so wonderful! So helpful through the entire process. A big thank you to Doug Hinson, Bill Droz, and the Mission Council.
Thank you again!
Chelsea Keener
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COMMUNITY EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Family Promise News
Hospitality Training Session
Sunday, April 28 at 7pm a
t Grace Lutheran Church, 426 Oakland Ave.
The focus is on providing as much information as possible about the Family Promise/Interfaith Hospitality Network program. Anyone who is interested in learning about the ministry is encouraged to attend.
Family Promise Host Week
Mark your calendars! Our next hosting week will be June 2-9.
Syrian Friendship Benefit Dinner
This year's dinner is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 5-7pm at the
Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church Activity Center, 504 Oakland Ave. Tickets are $20, with all proceeds going directly to the Syrian Education Project, assisting displaced Syrian children.
A Syrian meal will be provided by Jasmine Grill; music will be performed by Mr. Yassin Chickha & Friends.
Informational flyers and tickets are now available at the Welcome Center.
Questions? See Marilyn Magers or text/phone at 803.280.0082.
Race & Reconciliation Meeting
The next meeting of Race & Reconciliation in Rock Hill will be with Chief Bill Harris of the Catawba Indian Nation on Monday, April 29 from 6:30-8:00pm. Chief Harris will meet with our group at the Catawba Indian Nation Longhouse, 996 Avenue of the Nations, Rock Hill, SC 29730.
Habitat for Humanity
E
piphany L
utheran
Church will be providing a Habitat for Humanity workday on
Saturday, May 11
. We will meet at the church parking lot at 7:30am and caravan to the work site. You can meet us at the work site if you prefer. A prayer and work assignments will begin around 8am. Work
will conclude around 3pm. Lunch will be provided, please let Rick know of any dietary restrictions. The address is 523 Mint St., Rock Hill.
The work task for the day is not defined, but
 will become clear as the time gets closer. Feel free to bring your own hand tools if you like however, Habitat has plenty! No power tools please. Join us and have some fun, camaraderie and give back all in one day. Wow, what a day it will be! Please sign up in the gathering area.
Thank you for your smiling faces and willingness to help others in OUR community. Contact Rick Krenzer, 803.322.2222 with any questions.
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Congregational Prayer List
Lillian Johnson
Ellen Green
Ann Wilson (Mother of Margaret Gillikin)
Page Putnam
Charley Williams (Doing better per Pat Tucker)
Rose Allan passing (Mother of Dawn Coyne and Family)
The Family of Kimberly Hipp (Amanda Maghsoud)
Delores Richardson (Mother of Robert Richardson)
Anna Miller (Mother of Jan Droz)
Jayne Scarborough
Ralph Leistner (Marilyn Magers)
Kenny Green (Husband of Ellen Green)
James Bennett
Jeff Stoltz (Brother-in-law of Roberta Ross)
Holly, Kristina & Annabeth Truitt (Sandra Hinson's Family)
Ronnie Gates (Beverly Gates' Husband)
Julie and Ron Waldrop
Jacob Rast (Father of Judy Krenzer)
Christia Humburg
Larry Sampson (Family of Barbara Eggert)
Ella Mae Sampson
Ann Gilbert (Phyllis Lewis)
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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
If you have a Proclaimer news item, please send it to the office by Tuesday evening of each week at: [email protected] or call Michelle at 803.324.8877. Thank you very much.
OFFICE HOURS: 9am - 2 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
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