OUR CHURCH STAFFEpworth’s members are our ministers. The professional staff who assist us are:

Children’s Director ...............Whitney WeyenethChoir Director ...................................Lyn PharrisChurch Administrator ....................Susan SniderCustodians ......Martha Conklin & Barbie WebbMusic Director ......................................... Bob LeeNursery Worker ........................Martha ConklinPastor ......................... Rev. Earnestine Campbell

COMING UP...Sunday, July 5 9:00 a.m. Online Announcements 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School via Zoom 11:00 a.m. Livestream Worship 6:30 p.m. AA Group MeetingMonday, July 6Office ClosedTuesday, July 7 6:30 p.m. AA Group MeetingWednesday, July 8 7:00 p.m. Devotional Meeting via ZoomThursday, July 9 10:00 a.m. Nathan Patterson/Wesley Sunday School Class Meeting @ Epworth 12 noon Prayer Team Meeting via ZoomSunday, July 12 9:00 a.m. Online Announcements 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School via Zoom 11:00 a.m. Livestream Worship

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CONTACT US2400 Devonshire DriveColumbus, GA 31904

Church Office (706) 322-6973Pastor’s Cell (706) 992-9147

www.epworthumc.comstaff’s first name@epworthumc.com

(example: earnestine@epworthumc.com)

Facebook - EpworthUMC.comInstagram - EpworthUMC.comTwitter - @EpworthColumbus

CONTACTING YOUMost of the church’s communication is through e-mail and texting. We send two e-mails each week—a newsletter on Monday, a sermon preview on Friday and texts during the week. We also use e-mail to send important meeting reminders and other information. Epworth has a free text messaging solution hosted by Remind. Sign up now by texting ‘@epworth1’ to 81010. Help us contact you by ensuring the church office has your current e-mail address.

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July 5, 2020

Epworth connects and equips all kinds of people to SEEK, SERVE, and SHARE Christ.

CHURCH OFFICE HAS RE-OPENEDThe church office is now open on our regular schedule for your convenience. Hours are Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. - 12 noon. You can continue to reach us by email or phone.

OUR STEWARDSHIPJune 28, 2020

Tithes & Offerings: $4,521.97 Received To Date: $134,732.73Needed To Date: $151,992.36

Please remember to continue your financial support to the church by mailing in your offering, bringing it by the church, or exploring our online giving at www.epworthumc.com/donate. We are always thankful for your faithfulness.

Attendance:Live Online Viewers 143

ONLINE REVIEWS MATTERTake a few minutes to write a review of your experience at Epworth through Facebook, Google, or Yelp. This is a way to let our community know about us. Use your social network to share events at our church with family and friends you think might be interested. Our church maintains an active Facebook presence. You can follow the latest news updates from our church at www.facebook.com/epworthcolumbus. Let’s spread the word of what God is doing at Epworth and in our community.

ONLINE WORSHIP ATTENDANCE COUNTS LIVE VIEWERS ONLY

You might not be aware, but the South Georgia Conference is collecting statistics for online viewership. It will not be counted for regular attendance, but this information may be used in the future. We can count only the number of viewers who are watching the service live during the 11 a.m. broadcast. If you are watching multiple online services as I am sure many people are, consider watching Epworth’s service during the live broadcast and watching others at later times. Thank you in advance!

WHAT’S HAPPENINGOffice Closed - Monday, July 6, in observation of Independence Day.

Questors Classroom Reserved for AA Group - The AA Group will meet on Tuesdays and Sundays each week at 6:30 p.m., in the Questors classroom.

Nathan Patterson/Wesley Sunday School Class Meeting - Thursday, July 9, at 10 a.m., under the porte-cochere with social distancing. You can bring your own chair or use a church chair. Wearing a mask is required. Join us as Bobby Smith brings us a great message.

Prayer Team Meets via Zoom - The Prayer Team is meeting via Zoom each week on Thursdays at noon. Contact Margaret Gosden via phone, email, text, facebook, Messenger or through the church office to share your prayer request.

Children’s Sunday School Web Conference Our children are meeting via Zoom on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. for Sunday school. Download the Zoom app to your device and use the meeting ID 984 5243 5667, password, “jesusyall.” Alternatively, you can click on the link in our e-mail newsletters or on Facebook. To get the lesson, reproducible and video, go to epworthumc.com/welcome/coming-up-soon.

Upper Room Devotional Sale - July/August issue is available in the welcome center. Large print, $1.75; regular print, $1.25.

Updating the Prayer List - If there are those you know who have had their prayers answered and can be removed from the list, call, email, or leave a note with updates with the church office. Prayer list available each week on our website.

WAYS TO STAY CONNECTEDWednesday Devotion & Prayer via Zoom Web Conference - On Wednesdays during our season of cancelled in-person gatherings, we will meet at 7:00 p.m. via the Zoom web conferencing service. The meeting will open at 6:30 p.m. for those who need time to troubleshoot connection issues. Download the Zoom app to your device and use the meeting ID 913 1858 5591, password “jesusyall.” Alternatively, you can click on the link that is provided in our e-mail newsletters and on Facebook. A phone-in option is available if needed. I hope many of you will join us for this time of devotion and sharing. We need to maintain our connections to one another.

Worship Livestream Continues - The videos from the past Sundays are available on Epworth’s Facebook page and will remain. We will continue to hold livestream this Sunday. Invite people to join us as we offer this content. It isn’t a real substitute for our being together, but we want to continue to bring resources that lead us in faithfulness and discipleship. You can join us by going to https://epworthumc.freeonlinechurch.com/live or on Epworth’s facebook page live at 11 a.m., with announcements at 9 a.m.

CHURCH COUNCIL EXTENDSIN-PERSON WORSHIP DATE

Updated guidance from the GA Governor’s office continues to inform our decisions on re-opening our facilities to in-person activities until after August 11. We will bring you updates when they made available. We will continue online worship services until then and livestreaming of services will continue. Visit our website, epworthumc.com, for more information.

MISSIONSJuly Mission Focus - Calling all gardeners! We will be working in the Winchester Community Garden, in the 2400 block of Winchester Drive, one block in front of the church (the front parking lot of Epworth is visible from the rear of the garden) on Saturday, July 11. We will do routine weeding, trimming, and mowing from 9 -11 a.m. Bring any battery-powered “implements,” gloves, and your favorite bug repellent. Ice and water will be provided. Thanks in advance for helping Epworth serve in this neighborhood endeavor!

Look Who Has a Facebook Page - Wynnton Neighborhood Network! WNN would appreciate you sharing and liking their page.

Casseroles for a Cause - The casseroles will be a year-long mission to support Feeding Our Neighbors at Rose Hill and to help those in the congregation who may need a meal. Pick up the provided recipe and large pan or two small pans from the mission cart. Make the casserole, return it to the church and place it in the freezer in the kitchen. If you do not have a key, call the church to make arrangements to drop off your casserole.

Feeding Our Neighbors at Rose Hill - Tuesday, July 28. If you have thought about preparing a casserole, now is the time. Contact Debra Johnson to volunteer. We will prepare and package the meals at Epworth and transport them to Rose Hill to be distributed. Monetary donations are always appreciated. Thank you Epworth for your support!

Recycle Cans for Missions - Leave aluminum cans outside the back kitchen door. They will be picked up and recycled by the HIS UMW Group. Money collected goes toward various missions.

EPWORTH PRAYER LISTChurch FamilyFred & Emilie Carswell Jimmy Bridges Brenda Karastury Annette Taff Ron & Betty Sawyer Vanessa Desoto Thrower Family James FairclothBarbara & Bill Stubbs Kernodle Family Daniel Family Helen Batastini Jerry Chase Judson Mullican Barbara Watson Becky Britton Janis Day Bobby Clark Joe Flynn Susan & Donny Davis Evie Green Susan Stark Jeanne Guilbeault Janice Tomlin Extended Church Family Steve & Carol Guilbeault Michael Taff David Olson Mark Oliver Dotty Baker Katie Leach Andrew Wade Patricia WaldoLaurie Osteen Preston Silvernail Dora Spires Willie Ryles Judy Patterson Cassie Prochaska Billy Hill Kim Jordan Dorothy Ogg Bruce Chapman Charles Holmes Marilyn Buck Danny Chidester Beth Goodwin McDaniel Family Stephanie Bryan Adams Family Hattie Campbell Robin Grantham Dana ThurstonRalph & Sandy McGough Diane Wiggins Cody Kane David Garner Jimmy & Carol Chapman Cristina Mattocks Robbins Family Jennifer Vaughn

Independent/Assisted Living/Nursing Home Covenant Woods - Linda Coleman, Carol Osteen, River Place - Betty Cummings, Jane Sanders, Helen Pharris Anne WilsonKings Bridge (Atlanta, GA) - Blount King The Gardens at Calvary - Judy Frantz Magnolia Manor - Doris Halouska, Fred Carswell The Lodge (Bessemer, AL) - Lorene CarlislePhenix City Health Care - Anne Whitehurst Wesley Glen (Byron, GA) - Nancy Hiller

Please continue to pray for our homebound people. They would love a call or text!

If the prayer list needs to be updated, please call, email, or leave anote with updates with the church office. Thank you for your help!

Tree of Life Memorial for Epworth UMC and Hamp Stevens UMC

Given by The Friendship Class in memory of Jean F. Morriswhose generosity and caring spirit made this world a better place.

You may remember a family member or friend, now deceased, on the lasting Tree of Life Memorial that graces the entrance of our Sanctuary. Consider commemorating their life with a leaf placed on this handcrafted piece of art.

Memorials can be made for members of the Epworth United Methodist or Hamp Stevens United Methodist churches. Initiated by the Friendship Sunday School to honor Jean’s life, it is carried forward by Epworth’s Board of Trustees.

Complete the section below and return it with your gift made out to Epworth UMC. With limited space, we will only be able to include names on the leaf-no other messages. The minimum donation for an engraved leaf is $50.

Name of Donor: _______________________________________Address: _______________________________________Phone Number: _______________________________________Email Address: _______________________________________Donation Amount: _______________________________________Names to be Engraved: 5 rows of up to approximately 12 characters on each row

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Sebastian Williamson

Jim & JeanWilliamson& Family