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Call Us: (620) 342-0375
Address: 802 Commercial Street,
Emporia, KS 66801
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Welcome to the Emporia Presbyterian Church |
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Faith Statement: Through the love and inspiration of Jesus Christ and each other we reach out beyond ourselves to support others, continue to grow in faith, praise God, and celebrate His gifts.
In-person worship service Downtown
802 Commercial Street, 10:45a.m.
Join us for Online Worship
Go to our EPC website:
www.emporiapresbyterianchurch.org
click on the Worship tab
or watch from our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/EmporiaPresbyterianChurch/
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Sunday, February 5, 2023
Youth Sunday
Souper Bowl of Caring - Pt. 1
Saturday, February 11, 2023
EPC Retreat, Downtown, 9:00a.m. to noon
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Souper Bowl of Caring - Pt. 2
Monday, February 13, 2023
Session Meeting Downtown 6:00p.m.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Valentine's Day
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Transfiguration of the Lord
Monday, February 20, 2023
Presidents' Day
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Ash Wednesday
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Sunday, February 26, 2023
1st Sunday in Lent
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Vespers at West
West Campus each Wednesday, March 1-29, at 5:30p.m.
(See Below)
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Lois & Richard Schrock Feb 2
Miriam & Richard Winter Feb 16
Ann & Dave Eldridge Feb 22
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Amy Fowler Feb 2
Jennifer Moran Feb 4
Phyllis Stutzman Feb 7
Merriam Kindle Feb 8
Broderick Stewart Feb 12
Carolyn Turney Feb 17
Brandi Aye Feb 17
Abigail Stewart Feb 18
Bobby Doudican Feb 19
Jane Hawes Feb 20
Tom Jobe Feb 21
Amanda Cunningham Feb 22
Belle Grimsley Feb 22
Katherine Weaver Feb 23
Jackie Ames Feb 23
Braxtyn Stewart Feb 24
Betty Campbell Feb 27
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“Most of us spend so much time thinking about where we have been or where we are supposed to be going that we have a hard time recognizing where we actually are.” ~Barbara Brown Taylor
Read that top quote again. Does it describe you? I was gutted when I read Barbara Brown Taylor’s words opening a chapter of Karoline Lewis’ new book Belonging. Careening out of Christmastide, hurling headlong into January’s rush of end-of-year reports, officer elections, and the annual meeting, looking ahead to Lent which starts just 3 weeks after this year’s annual meeting, I found my head spinning. Where do I focus? How do I prioritize: summary of last year’s ministry and mission first? or worship plans for Lent? or paperwork for Session, Presbytery, and General Assembly which all have hard deadlines? Did I miss someone or something important in the fray? And how – how?! – is it February already?
Read that top quote again. (I just did.) I don’t know about you, but for me, those words are both a conviction and an invitation to slow down this coming holy season and intentionally be in God’s presence wherever the Holy Spirit happens to plunk me. I want to be more attentive in worship. I want to be more aware of the Holy Spirit at work when we gather in fellowship. I want to follow Jesus even when I’m nowhere near church, off being mom, spouse, daughter, sister, community member, or plain ol’ me.
We all have a plethora of obligations, commitments, bucket-list adventures, and more to attend to in the coming months. Lent offers us six-short weeks out of our whole year to intentionally attend to our spiritual health. Lent offers us time with Jesus to “taste and see that the Lord is good”(Psalm 34:8) during our Vespers at West program and LCMA Lenten Soup Lunches (more on both below). Lent offers us a chance to truly “take up [our] cross and follow”(Luke 9:23) Jesus during special Ash Wednesday and Holy Thursday services. Lent offers Palm Sunday’s incredible passion and Easter Sunday’s overwhelming joy. And all of it, each holy moment, offers us a chance to recognize where we are in our relationship with God in Christ Jesus, being in the very presence of our Lord.
Read that top quote one more time … and then mark you calendar to set aside holy time this coming Lenten Season to focus on where we are in our faith and where we need to be both as individuals and as a family.
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Update From Toshi & Takako, Kobe Japan |
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Acolyte Training And Sign-Ups For Spring/Summer |
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Sunday, February 12, kids interested in serving as acolytes will meet in the sanctuary during Sunday school to review how and why we carry the Light into worship and follow Christ's Light out into the world when worship ends. The sign-up sheet for February-August will be posted following the training. We ask that parents help their kiddos sign up so everyone knows which Sundays they are available and "on." If you have a kiddo who would like to acolyte but cannot be with us on February 12, please contact Pastor Phyl. |
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We are collecting cans of soup for The Salvation Army for the month of February. Monetary donations placed in the soup pot will be used to support the Family Promise pantry during our grocery weeks. |
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Game Night A Winner by Susan Severin
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Fun was had by all on Saturday, January 21, as people gathered for our first church game night! Chili, queso, sweet treats, trivia, and games were provided. And participants were able to watch the Chiefs take the win and move to the next round in playoffs. 27 people attended at West Campus, and we're hoping that we could meet again in fellowship for more church family fun. |
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Lent begins February 22, culminating with Holy Week – April 2-9. Much of our Lenten schedule looks similar to last year’s with additional traditions back in the mix following breaks for pandemic and sabbatical years, and a few new opportunities, too.
Ash Wednesday service, Downtown – Wednesday, February 22, at 6:00p.m.
LCMA Lenten Soup Lunches, rotating sites – each Friday, February 24-March 31, at 12:15p.m.
Vespers at West, West Campus – each Wednesday, March 1-29, at 5:30p.m.
Palm/Passion Sunday service, Downtown – Sunday, April 2, at 10:45a.m.
Holy Thursday service, Downtown – Thursday, April 6, at 6:00p.m.
Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt, Downtown – Sunday, April 9, 9:30a.m.
Easter Sunday service, Downtown – Sunday, April 9, 10:45a.m.
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Lenten Lunch Hosts:
Friday, February 24 –
First Congregational Church
Friday, March 3 –
First United Methodist Church
Friday, March 10 –
First Christian Church
Friday, March 17 –
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Friday, March 24 –
Emporia Presbyterian Church, Downtown (<--THIS IS US!)
Friday, March 31 –
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
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Lyon County Ministerial Alliance [LCMA] invites you to LCMA Lenten Soup Lunches, each Friday of the Lenten Season. LCMA partner churches will take turns hosting this community event from 12:15-12:45p.m., providing a simple soup lunch and short (key word – short!) devotional from the host pastor. The goal is to bring Christians across Emporia together for intentional reflection and fellowship during this holy season. To join, simply show up at the following locations each Friday from February 24 – March 31.
PLEASE NOTE: EPC will be hosting lunch on Friday, March 24. To help prepare soup, serve soup, and/or keep Pastor Phyl on time, please contact Pastor Phyl.
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Vespers At West Is Back This Lent! |
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Ordinary to Extraordinary
Vespers at West Intergenerational Program
We will resume our annual Vespers at West mid-week program after a two-year break beginning Wednesday, March 1. This year’s theme is Ordinary to Extraordinary, exploring how an ordinary supper became the sacrament of The Lord’s Supper and what that means for us as we seek to follow Christ. Join us at 5:30p.m. each Lenten Wednesday at West Campus for a light meal followed by evening prayers and hands-on intergenerational programs. Watch for more information about each’s week activity focusing on the bread, the cup, art, and more in the March newsletter.
We need hosts to provide the evening meal each week of Vespers at West. This simple supper has been prepared by committees, individuals, and “unofficial” small groups in the past. To claim a week for your committee, your group, or yourself, please contact the church office. Current available weeks include:
Wednesday, March 1 ____need host_____
Wednesday, March 8 ____need host_____
Wednesday, March 15 ____need host_____
Wednesday, March 22 ____need host_____
Wednesday, March 29 ____need host_____
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What does it look like for you to belong to Jesus Christ? Not your colleague, or your professor, or your neighbor, or the leaders of your denomination, but you? How might your one-and-only life be patterned differently, to more truly align you with Christ? What pretense might you give up? What potential might open up for you as a leader and disciple?
Worship Committee invites you to explore these questions and more this coming Lenten Season, as we use the book Belonging by Karoline Lewis in conversation with Chapter 4 of the Gospel of John to help guide our journey to Easter and beyond.
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A New Members Class and Conversation with Session is forming!
Emporia Presbyterian Church receives members through youth confirmation classes, transfer of membership, reaffirmation of faith, or by profession of faith. For information about the current class forming, please contact Pastor Phyl at pastorphyl.epc@gmail.com or chat with her on Sunday morning.
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Local Mission Assistance Fund Update |
Our Local Mission Assistance Funds are to help out locally for those in need. Funds are used primarily to pay for food vouchers and some utility bills. Thank you to those who have offered their gifts to keep the fund going.
In the month of January, we disbursed $160.00
Currently, the Local Mission Assistance Fund balance is $10,815.36.
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For the month of February we are collecting cans of soup for The Salvation Army.
Place items on the table Downtown in the sanctuary or drop off in the church office.
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We encourage everyone to continue filling the Blessing Box outside of West Campus filled with nonperishable items, as great need continues in our community. |
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You may have seen “Love Your Neighbor” signs springing up in your neighbors’ yards the past few months. Now, thanks to a grant through Kansas Leadership Center, “Love Your Neighbor” signs are being shared with Lyon County Ministerial Alliance member churches which includes EPC! EPC still has 26 signs available on a first come-first serve basis. You can pick one up from the church office, or let us know and we can deliver. |
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We also have “Growing with EPC” signs still available from our family sign drop last Fall, a nice reminder as the grass keeps growing with all the rain. There are 9 of these left, if yours blew away, has seen better days, or if you missed the first run. Again, stop by to pick one up, or let the office know and we’ll drop one by. |
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Information needed by
February 15th
for the March 2023 Presby News.
To submit or suggest articles, contact
Diana Hizar, Business Manager,
620-342-0375.
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Weekday Office Hours:
Downtown Campus
Tuesday – Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm
Office Phone: 620-342-0375
Office Email: businessoffice.epc@gmail.com
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Website: www.emporiapresbyterianchurch.org
Pastor: Rev. Phyllis Stutzman
Email: pastorphyl.epc@gmail.com
Address:
Downtown - 802 Commercial Street, Emporia KS 66801
West - 1702 W 15th Avenue, Emporia KS 66801
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SESSION MEMBERS
Meets Second Monday of the Month Downtown at 6:00p.m., or via Zoom
Pastor Phyl moderator
Kathie Buckman clerk of Session (620)412-1971
email: kbuckman@hotmail.com
Nickie Edwards (620)794-3541
nickieedwards@yahoo.com
Rhonda Gordon (620)366-5169
rgordon7713@gmail.com
Amanda Gutierrez (620)794-7770
email: flick25_2000@yahoo.com
Becky Hadicke (620)343-5547
email: rhadicke18@gmail.com
Connie Jobe (620)255-3441
email: connie_jobe00@hotmail.com
Brett Stewart (620)340-9590
email: brett@trustpointservices.net
Kim Stewart (620)342-4792
email: bobandkim2915@gmail.com
Ken Weaver (620)757-1920
email: knweaver51@gmail.com
Church Treasurer – Tammy Cheeseman
email: tammy_cheeseman@yahoo.com
MISSION AND BUILDING FUND TRUSTEES
Dean Edmiston and Don Miller, Financial Administrators.
Chair, Brett Stewart (Session);
Vice-Chair, Rhonda Gordon (Session)
Secretary, Amanda Cunningham;
Members: Art Gutierrez,
Adriane Lang, Sharon Stewart
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STEWARDSHIP & FINANCE COMMITTEE
Chair, Connie Jobe, Tammy Cheeseman, Rhonda Gordon, Carolyn Turney
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND NURTURE COMMITTEE
Co-Chairs, Amanda Gutierrez & Connie Jobe; Amanda Cunningham
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Chair, Brad Stewart; Kathie Buckman; Linda Miller
PROPERTY COMMITTEE
Co-Chairs, Amanda Gutierrez & Lois Schrock; George Durler, Tammy Cheeseman
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
George Durler, Sue Jones,
Don Miller
WORSHIP COMMITTEE
Chair, Ken Weaver; Karen Moorman; Margaret Davidson, Nickie Edwards, Becky Hadicke
VISITATION COMMITTEE
Chair, Sue Jones; Kathie Buckman, Betty Campbell, Margaret Davidson, Nickie Edwards, Karen Moorman, Max & Sharon Stewart
MISSION & OUTREACH COMMITTEE
Chair, Amanda Gutierrez, Amanda Cunningham,
Lois Schrock
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Betty Campbell, Kim Stewart,
Lee Tucker
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802 Commercial St. • Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 342-0375
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