August 23, 2018
Semi-monthly Good News
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Next publication Thursday, September 6.
Publication dates will be 1st & 3rd Thursdays.
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9:30 a.m. Worship Service
10:45 a.m. Program in Sanctuary
Fall Kick-Off Potluck
lunch following in Trinity Hall
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Church is providing baked and fried chicken. Please bring a salad, relish, side or dessert. Plan to come enjoy our kick-off Sunday together - we always have plenty of food!
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Sermon Series on the Psalms
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August 26
Sermon:
"The King's Way"
Psalm 132
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September 2
- First Sunday with Celebration of the Lord's Supper
Sermon: "The Blessed Way"
Psalms 133 & 134
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Welcome Carrie Northcutt
Please join us in welcoming Carrie Northcutt as our Interim Children's Director! As an experienced teacher, mother of four and volunteer in our nursery and VBS programs, Carrie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role. We are grateful for her enthusiasm for helping us continue to develop our ministry of nurturing the spiritual growth of our children through increasing awareness of who Jesus Christ is, his love for them and his purpose for their lives.
As we enter a new school year, please prayerfully consider ways you can serve our kids on Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights or through other seasonal events. We believe that our call is to raise our children together. Contact Carrie at
childrensministry@epclongview.org
to discover ways you can be part of our team!
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Our Children's Ministry Needs You!
We are searching for people who are ready and willing to help our children grow in their knowledge and faith in Christ. We are specifically in need of those willing to teach and support Sunday School for ages Infant-5th grade. Wednesday night volunteers are also needed for ages PK4-5th grade. Just contact Carrie Northcutt at
childrensministry@epclongview.org
or call 903-234-0032 and sign up! Thank you in advance as we walk together in leading our youngest ones.
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Thank you to Karen Harris:
Dear Faith Family,
We want to make you aware of a recent change in the administrative office of the church. For several years we have had two Administrative Assistants: one at 35 hours/week and one at 12 hours/week. Given current technology, decreased work load, and the desire to be good stewards of our resources, under the recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committees, the Session decided to bring the position of part-time Administrative Assistant to a close.
In light of this change we want to take a moment to recognize and appreciate Karen Harris who has faithfully filled that position these past years. In the Fall of 2012, her retirement became short lived (only 6 months) as she agreed to work as Longview EPC's part-time administrative assistant.
We are very thankful for Karen and the willingness and diligence she has shown over these many years. She has faithfully produced the bulletin, entered data, and helped do any task that has been asked of her.
If you have the opportunity, please thank Karen for her years of care and service for the church.
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Dear Church Family,
I can not thank you enough for the prayers, cards and calls during the illness of my dad and his death. My mother appreciates the prayers and I know it has made a difference. God has brought my dad, William Zoebel, home unfettered by his failing body to be able to fly, golf and fish in Heaven. Thank you for your assurance that God is good.
Tammy Moyes
The family of Burt Smith wishes to thank everyone for their kindness, food, prayers and most of all love shown by so many. The Celebration of Life was 'just perfect' and I 'saw' Burt smiling and nodding his approval.
Marge Smith and family
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New Directory to be Published in September
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Please submit changes or photos as soon as you are able. We will publish the new booklet in September. Send to
info@epclongview.org
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You can see our current directory by clicking
here
or the button below.
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Financial Report to the Congregation
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Current Need: Jan Kelly, Jennie Swafford
Continued Need
: Joe Steinbach, John Dalton, Jack Mitchell, Sr., Tony Insua, Janice McVay (Karen Taylor's mom in Florida), Marti Fuhrman, Mary Jon Bass, Barbara Steinbach, Dick Bass
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At Home- Betty Rader, Frances Sample, Jean Knight
Treviso - Joanne Edwards
Summer Meadows- 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
Whispering Pines-LaVern Byrd
Parkview - Pat Willbanks (Leeanne Kienzle's mom)
Wesley House, Lindale- Dotty Rawlins
Henderson- Bob Bement, Marjorie Davis
Reunion Plaza, Tyler - Richard Fuhrman
Austin- Kitty Booth, Laverne Dennis
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8/23: Jerry Martin
8/24: Doug Ashley
8/26: Mary Ferrell, Mary Goll, Jenelle Kral
8/27: Abram Northcutt, Brett Parks, Kathie Ramey, Ann Werline
8/28: Leeann Kienzle
8/30: Matthew Armstrong
8/31: Joel Hale, Jack Mitchell, Jim Pollock
9/1: Debbie Bankston, John Flahie, Esca Koegelenberg
9/2: Jerry Richardson
9/3: Paulette Sullivan
9/5: Bill Howell, William McCluskey, Thomas Salmon
9/6: Delia Fourie
9/7: Brooks Goll, Joshua Taylor
9/9: Elizabeth Hale, Lauren Hunt
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What's Happening!
Wednesday Music Rehearsal Schedule:
Praise Band at 5:30 and Sanctuary Choir 7 pm
Celebration Sunday, August 26
Sunday, Sept. 2 - 1st Sunday Communion
Monday, Sept. 3 - Labor Day, church office closed
Sunday Classes Begin on September 9
Stay tuned for more beginning the week of September 9 and 16 for youth and children.
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A pair of sunglasses was found on the front pew Sunday, August 5th and a thermos was found Sunday, August 19th. Please contact the office at 903-234-0032 or
frontoffice@epclongview.org
if they're yours.
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QUICK LINKS:
Shredding bins available in Trinity Hall & Church office. Next publication September 6.
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