Weekly eNews: Guest Preacher This Sunday, Eclipse Memories, and much more!

April 25, 2024

Welcoming Guest Preacher

This Coming Sunday

We welcome the Rev. Lisa Bornt, a seminary classmate of Rev. Dina, to preach this coming Sunday. She served as Rector of Grace Memorial Episcopal Church and Church of the Holy Comforter, both in Maryland.

Did You See The Eclipse?

Parishioner Bob shares a photo from Ohio!

Thank you Bob for sharing your capture of this year’s eclipse!

Shrine Mont Camps

Registration is Open!

The Diocese of Virginia’s summer camp program at Shrine Mont exists to promote the emotional and spiritual development of children, youth, and young adults through the fostering of a safe and positive environment for all. It is the goal of this program to encourage the growth of relationships with self, others, and God. Find out more and sign up today! Youth | Shrine Mont Camps.

Moving Mountains Youth Mission Trip

The Moving Mountains Mission Trip is a teen service mission supporting the Grace House on the Mountain in repairing and rehabilitating substandard housing in Russell and Wise counties of southwestern Virginia.

Grace House on the Mountain links volunteers with local homeowners needing assistance in a wide range of projects, such as building decks and other structures, painting, dry walling, installing rugs, repairing roofs (both shingles and tin), minor plumbing, repairing and/or replacing windows, repairing sub-flooring, etc.

The best part of our mission trip is being in fellowship with the families and the people you will meet. The Appalachian Mountains is a region with natural beauty and great people. You will get to experience both and learn how your effort can have such a great and profound impact.

Vestry Corner

Old (but important) Business: Just prior to the Vestry Retreat in February, the Vestry unanimously elected David Diaz as Senior Warden, Cameron Thurber as Junior Warden, and Adam Yeany as Treasurer. Congratulations David, Cameron, and Adam!
The Vestry continued to focus on the upcoming discussions with New Hope Baptist Church for a new lease agreement for their continued use of the Church facilities for their worship and ministries. In the next month, the Church negotiation team will be commissioned and prayers will be said for both the Church and New Hope teams to achieve a successful result.
Following their efforts at the last meeting, the Vestry furthered their discussions about strategic planning for the Church. This remains a priority for the Vestry and the effort is still in preliminary stages.
The Treasurer continues to report that while we are experiencing some variability in income and expenses, year-to-date we are running very close to plan (budget). As of the end of the first calendar quarter, YTD pledge income is 4.6% above plan; YTD total income is 2.2% above plan; and YTD total expenses are 1.1% less than plan. Bear in mind that the approved budget contemplates ending the year with approximately a $60,000 deficit and that there are no planned capital expenditures (other than routine maintenance items) included in the budget.

Text & Online Giving

Giving has never been easier

Did you know there are MANY different ways you can give to Epiphany? In addition to worship, we continue to support many programs throughout the year such as Hot Meals, Food Pantry, Food4Thought, Live Streaming services, and many others.

Ways to Give:

Texting EEC to 73256
Go online to https://onrealm.org/EpiphanyEpiscopal/Give to make a one-time gift, or set up a recurring gift! Try it!
Set up a "Bill Pay" through your bank and have them issue a check to Epiphany
Mail your check made out to "Epiphany Episcopal Church" to our address: 3301 Hidden Meadow Dr, Oak Hill, VA 20171
Drop your offering in the offertory plate on Sunday