Worship Sunday, July 21, 2019

Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Sermon: Rev. Karen H. Whitaker
Response at 11:00: In This Very Room, Chancel Choir

Worship at 9:00 a.m.

Sermon: “Contemplation in Action”, Rev. Dr. Sangwoo Kim
Scripture: Luke 10: 38-42
Songs: Holy Ground, Because He Lives/Amen, Sanctuary, and Awesome God

Liturgists: 8:30 Maureen Oakes / 11:00 Julie Steinbrink
Greeters: Carl and Sue Hamill
Acolyte: Eli McDowell
Youth Reader: Caitlyn Fulp
Crucifer: Ian Kim
Bus Driver: Steve Smith
Ushers: 8:30 Mike Shiflett / 11:00 Alan Payne, Jerry McDaniel, Bob Botts, and Bob Hodgins
Sound Technician: 9:00 Lewis Bass IV / 11:00 Christopher Thomas
Altar Guild: Meg Bass and Jane Hanson
Counters: Susan Armour and Judy Daymont

Altar Flowers on July 21 are given to the glory of God and in honor of Betty and Bill Matteson for their dedicated leadership of “Journeying Toward Justice” and “Outreach Ministries”, respectively, by Nancy Myers.

Backpack Request

As we coast through the lazy days of summer, it is time to make our plans for our backpack program. We will soon be packing backpacks for our students at Hope Valley Elementary School and making our first delivery on September 6. Therefore, we need to begin collecting our monetary donations for the program. Due to the generosity of the Epworth congregation, we can deliver 60 backpacks weekly to Hope Valley Elementary and 2 to our preschool each week when school is in session. This is no easy task as it takes approximately $12,000 each school year to fund this ministry. (It is not included in our budget.) So now is the time to make your contribution to this valuable program. If you prefer to make an in-kind contribution, you can donate cans of vegetables (corn, peas, green beans, etc.,14-15oz. size cans).

During the month of August, you will be hearing what the students from Hope Valley Elementary have to say. We have received numerous thank you notes from them.

Monetary contributions can be sent to the church office or placed in the offering plate. Checks should be made out to Epworth UMC, with “Backpack” in the memo line. In-kind contributions can be left on the counter in the Farthex. All contributions are appreciated. It is a great mission to feed a hungry child. Thank you from the Backpack Committee.

Worship Sunday, July 14, 2019

Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Sermon: Rev. Karen H. Whitaker
Scripture: Psalm 82; Colossians 1:1-14; and Luke 10:25-37
Hymns: God Of Grace And God Of Glory; Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior; Lord, I Want To Be A Christian
Response Hymn at 8:30: O Master Let Me Walk with Thee
Response at 11:00: Praise Him With A Psalm, Chancel Choir
Offertory at 8:30 and 11:00: Deep River, Zoila Airall, Organ; Anna Darr, Cello
Special Music at 11:00: The Lord’s Prayer, William Mitchell, Soloist (Joyce Mitchell’s son)

Worship at 9:00 a.m.

Sermon: “Love Without Boundaries”, Rev. Dr. Sangwoo Kim
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
Songs: Oceans; Somebody Prayed For Me; You Alone Are Holy; Your Grace Is Enough

Liturgists: 8:30 Maureen Oakes / 11:00 Keith Pyles
Greeters: J. Ray and Martha Kirby
Acolyte: Elizabeth Boltz
Youth Reader: Julia Boltz
Crucifer: Jerryl Christopher
Bus Driver: Belo Shelton
Ushers: 8:30 Mike Shiflett / 11:00 John Rasmussen, Jay Hallan, Patsy Harlow, and David Harlow
Sound Technician: 9:00 Lewis Bass IV / 11:00 Greg Bolt
Altar Guild: Meg Bass, Jane Hanson
Counters: Brent Engel, Johnie Joyce

Altar Flowers for July 14 are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of our fathers and brother by Ron and Susan Wilson.

Help Needed with Hygiene Kits

The sewing sisters of Epworth will be assembling Hygiene kits. You are invited to donate needed supplies. (Please leave these in the farthex.) Donations are also needed. The hygiene kits cost $2 to mail and for toothpaste to be added to the kits. All support is greatly appreciated.

The deadline to bring supplies is this Sunday, July 14.

Following are the needed supplies:

  • One hand towel (15 x 25 –17 x 27 inches)
    • No kitchen, cleaning, or microfiber towels
  • One washcloth
    • No kitchen, cleaning, or microfiber towels
  • One comb
    • Must be sturdy with at least 6 inches of teeth
    • No pocket combs or picks
    • Rattail and combs without handles are acceptable but must have at least 6 inches of teeth
  • One toenail or fingernail clipper
    • No emery boards or metal nail files
  • Bath-size soap (3 oz. bar or larger)
    • No Ivory or Jergen’s soap
    • Do not remove from packaging
  • One adult toothbrush
    • Do not remove from packaging
    • Personal advertising not acceptable
  • 10 adhesive bandages (¾ by 3 inches)
    • Common household bandages acceptable
  • One one-gallon size re-sealable bag

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