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The Examiner The Newsletter of Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Richmond, VA

October 2015

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Phillip Martin

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Is Your Giving Up-To-Date?

Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

We hope you have had a chance to see the new section of the bulletin: a snapshot of where we are as a

congregation with our giving related to our budget. Why was that information added? Like any family, it is

important we are all aware of our financial situation. For 2015, our giving is down compared to budget:

Treasurer's Report

Envelope offerings for August were right on budget, but giving for the year to date is down 8%, or $35,000.

With “Building Use Fee” up and “Miscellaneous Income” also over budget, revenue is down by 6%, or

$26,085. Total expenses are also down from budget for the year but leaves us with a potential loss of $12,101

as of August. We are continuing to look for ways to cut expense for the year and increase revenue.

As a Congregational Council, we have considered some reasons why this may be:

Economics – we recognize some members may be experiencing hardships related to the current economic

situation

Member changes – like many congregations, some long-time contributors change commitment level due to

circumstances beyond their control. Some have moved from the area.

Other? We’d like feedback here!

What next? First, a gentle reminder – we, as a congregation, committed to the 2015 Budget in front of God.

Second, we are asking you to consider – is your giving up-to-date? Is it possible for you to help a bit more?

Finally, please keep our church and congregation in your prayers.

Together, we can ensure we are able to maintain the 2015 plan as approved and maintain the programs in

place. Also, as we look ahead to 2016, we can be realistic in our budget conversations.

Have any questions? Concerns? Thoughts? Feedback? Please do not hesitate to reach out to anyone on

Congregational Council and/or Finance Team (see below).

Thank you,

Members of the Executive Committee

Jim Yucha (President), Stephanie Paget (Vice President), Matt Greenshields (Secretary), Georgianna Hahn

(Treasurer), Pastor Phillip and Pastor Joseph

August 2015

ACTUAL BUDGET DIFFE RENCE

Month Year to Date Month

Year to

Date % $

Envelopes

54,305

402,000

54,625

437,000 -8%

35,000

Total Income

59,009

436,411

57,812

462,496 -6%

26,085

Total Expenses

56,464

448,512

57,812

462,496 -3%

13,984

Difference

2,545

(12,101)

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Finance Ministry

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NOTES FROM THE CHOIR LOFT

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY, KEVIN BARGER

Children’s Corner

The Singing Saints and Cherub Choir will meet on all four Wednesdays in October for

rehearsal. Cherub Choir meets from 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. in room 104. Singing Saints

meet in the Music Room from 6:30 – 7:10. Junior Handbells will also meet all four

Wednesdays during the month from 7:00 – 7:30 in the balcony.

Singing Saints will participate in worship leadership at both services on October 4

and 25. The Cherub Choir will participate in both services on October 18.

Junior Handbells will play in worship on October 18 as well.

If you haven’t yet made a decision about participating in Singing Saints, please note that we will be starting

preliminary work on the Christmas Musical during October - that is often an important determinant for the

kids!

Epiphany Brass

Members of our brass ensemble will be playing in worship on October 26 (both services). If you are interested

in playing and will be available for that day, please contact Kevin as soon as possible, if you have not already

done so.

Limited Time? Join us for Reformation Sunday!

We will have a combined chancel choir on Sunday, October 26. If you can’t commit to rehearsals regularly,

this might be a great opportunity for you to join the group for a limited trial run! We will rehearse the

Reformation Sunday pieces at the beginning of Wednesday evening rehearsals at about 7:30. If you just want

to do these pieces, you will be free to go as soon as we finish those. We will also be working on these on

Sunday mornings for both the 8:30 and 11:00 choirs. Please consider joining us for this festive service!

The Church’s Journey through art and song

We are working to create a hymn festival that celebrates the church’s hymnody. This festival will occur

sometime in 2016 (date to be determined), and we are hoping to have it be a pan-Lutheran event with

participation from our sister congregations in the Richmond area. If you have interest in serving on the team

that will coordinate and plan this event, please contact Kevin at 746-5756 or kevinbarger@epiphanyelca.org.

We look forward to the planning of a great event!

Music Ministry

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Faith Formation

THIRD GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATION

On Sunday, October 25, Reformation Sunday, the congregation and parents will

present Bibles to our third graders. This tradition began a few years ago as a way to

help fulfill the promises we all make, along with parents, at children’s baptism, “to

place in their hands the Holy Scriptures.”

We present our third graders with a “used” Whirl Lectionary NRSV Bible. A “used”

Bible means that parents, god parents, friends and others have marked their favorite

Bible passages to share with the third grader. We’ve chosen to give the “Whirl

Lectionary NRSV” Bible because the lectionary lessons, which we read on Sunday

during worship, are given special attention. Our congregation follows the Revised

Common Lectionary, which is a three year cycle pattern of Bible readings for each

Sunday in the church year. In the “Whirl” Bible the lectionary readings are highlighted in the liturgical color

of the church season. It lists in the margins of the Bible the other lectionary readings for the day. The are also

age appropriate introductions to the books of the Bible, as well as Preview Activities to accompany Bible

verses.

We also spend two Sundays after the presentation with parents and third graders to go a step further by

exploring our Bibles. On Sundays, November 1 and 8, we will learn how to use the Bible to nurture our

Christian life and faith. These classes will meet in Room 202.

Parents will need to meet on either Sunday, October 18 at 10:00 am in the Star Lodge or Wednesday, October

21 at 6:30 pm in the Parlor to receive your child’s Bible and an explanation of your role in the Bible

presentation.

WORSHIPPING WITH CHILDREN:

It’s more than the Children’s Sermon

Pre-K, Kindergarteners and their parents are

invited to join us October 4 and 11 during the

Sunday School hour. We will talk about

worship and how we live among God’s faithful

people. We will explore the worship bulletin

and answer questions as to why we worship the

way we do. We’ll also have an opportunity to

venture into our worship space, and look at all

the nooks and crannies.

On October 4, we will meet in Room 103 after Opening with Mr. Scott. On October 11, we will meet in the

Sanctuary following Opening with Mr. Scott.

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Adult Faith Formation

Sunday Morning Offerings—9:45 am

Living the Questions 2.0 with Pastor Tom Bosserman, in

Price Hall. People know that at its core, Christianity has

something good to offer humanity. At the same time, many

have a sense that they are alone in being a Christian and that

"salvaging" Christianity is a hopeless task. What is needed is

a safe environment where people have permission to ask the

questions they've always wanted to ask but have been afraid

to voice for fear of being thought a heretic. Living the

Questions is for both seekers and "church alumni/ae"

convinced that Christianity still has relevance in the 21st

Century. Providing a variety of topics, Living the Questions

helps people explore the future of Christianity and what a

meaningful faith can look like in today's world.

Roots & Practices of Lutheran Christians -Join our called staff in the Chapel for conversations based on the

Lutheran Christian faith. This class is ideal for new(er) members to Epiphany and those who want a refresher

on Lutheran beliefs. A book is available for participants.

Tuesday Morning & Wednesday Evening Offerings

Jeremiah & Lamentations Join us Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am or Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm in the

Chapel. This fall we are exploring the Old Testament books Jeremiah and Lamentations. We encounter many

voices in the pages of these books: the prophet Jeremiah, sundry kings, Jeremiah’s enemies, and a people at

first defiant and later in excruciating torment. In addition, we hear the voice of God speaking through Jeremiah

and Jeremiah’s contemporaries. God, however, does not just speak “back there” and “then.” The living God

speaks to us through the Bible, this book of faith. This study looks at how God is revealed to us as one who

will not rest until we are at last a people whose hearts and minds are molded to the image and likeness of

Jesus.

Thursday Morning Offering

Moms’ Bible Study Join us Thursday mornings in the

Chapel. The nursery opens at 9:15 am and discussion

starts at 9:30 am. We meet to share in the study of

God’s Word using the book Living a Chocolate Life,

and to share in a time of fellowship with moms.

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October Baptism Birthdays

Faith Formation

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Thank You

Dear Friends of Epiphany,

I want to express my deep appreciation for your Acts of Kindness shown to me during my continuing journey

with Parkinson’s disease. Your visits, cards, flowers and prayers have helped me to rebound from

hospitalizations this summer. Your ministry is invaluable and I thank you.

Sincerely,

John Oehler

Dear Epiphany Lutheran Church,

Thank you so much for the donation of $500. The money is a blessing and came at the right time! We had an

emergency and needed to buy a bed for one of our youth. Additionally, we bought a toddler car seat for one of

our medically fragile youth. Thank you so much for all of your support! We enjoy working with your

congregation.

Sincerely,

Amy Barbour, Richmond Lutheran Family Services Office

Pizza & Pumpkins! Sunday October 25, 5:00 in Price Hall

Please bring: your pumpkins, carving tools, old

newspapers, and pizza $. We also ask that you bring a

dessert or side dish to share. This has become quite a

popular event! It's a wonderful way to meet and

mingle w/ Epiphany Families!

If you have questions, please contact Marcie

Perryman 828-244-0530 or m.perryman@yahoo.com

Fellowship Ministries

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Epiphany Youth Group

EYG TRIP to SHALOM FARMS!

Sunday, October 11

After lunch in the Star Lodge, 7-12 Graders will head to Shalom

Farms from 1-4 pm, followed by Supper at the Williamsons'

home (405 Sleepy Hollow Rd. RVA, 23229.)

LIL YOUTH TRIP to MAYMONT!

Sunday, October 18

We will picnic in the park and visit with

one another and the animals from 12

Noon - 3:00pm. Open to all 5th and 6th

Graders.

WAY TO GO!! Congratulations to two Epiphany young men who have qualified for the U.S.

Olympic trials in swimming next spring: Aaron Schultz, senior at Deep Run High School, and

Jeffrey Newkirk, freshman at University of Texas, Austin. Both will be aiming to make the team

that will compete in Rio De Janiero, Brazil, in 2016.

7th and 8th GRADE FELLOWSHIP!

Wednesday, October 21

We will cook for CARITAS—our ministry

to people who are experiencing

homelessness and eat together.

We being at 5:45.

EYG PUMPKIN CARVING!

Sunday, October 25

All 7-12 Graders are invited to gather for lunch, songs,

games, and pumpkin carving. 12—2:30 pm.

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Cost is $269 per person. A deposit of $100 to secure your spot on the trip is due Sunday,

January 10.

If you have questions, please contact Pastor Joseph Bolick

Summer Service Trip to Atlanta, GA!

July 10 – 15, 2016

Rising 9th – 12th Grade

This coming summer, join EYG as we serve youth, the elderly, and children in the communities of Atlanta!

Experiences range from playing Bingo at a local elderly community center, to playing basketball at the local Boys

& Girls club, to helping to distribute furniture to those in need. We will also see Centennial Park (established after

the ’96 Olympics), the Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site, worship with a local congregations, and more.

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It has been an exciting month here at Epiphany Lutheran Nursery

School. We welcomed children back on Tuesday, September 8 and

it is great to finally get to hear all of them playing in the classrooms

and on the playgrounds. Our year has been off to a great start with

very few tears and lots of happy faces!!

While our enrollment numbers are going up, we still have open

spaces in all of our classes. There are only a few spaces for ages 1-3.

If you have friends or family members who are still looking for a

school this fall, please make sure and tell them about us! You can

keep up to date on what is happening at our website www.EpiphanyLutheranNurserySchool.com. We are

also on Facebook. Be sure to look for Epiphany Lutheran Nursery School and “Like” us to keep up to date on

what is happening in the Education Wing.

We are building an ark!! Starting Saturday,

September 26, we will be constructing the new

wooden ark for the larger playground. If you would

like to volunteer on one of our build days, please

visit our sign up genius and let us know when you

can come. The link is http://bit.ly/1Kx00zL. We

hope to see you there!!

Our biggest fundraiser of the year, the Holiday Stop & Shop, will be held on November 7 from 9 am to 3 pm.

This year we are not doing our usual used book sale but instead we are having a Fall Festival for preschool

age children. There will be lots of great games to play, prizes to win, food trucks for lunch, a hot chocolate

bar, and many other exciting things! The festival is rain or shine – we will just move into the Education Wing

if the weather is bad. If you would like to help with the Stop & Shop or the Fall Festival, please get in touch

with Elisa Hayden at elsnstopandshop@gmail.com.

We are doing the Martin’s Bonus Card program again this year! If you shop at Martin’s, please consider

designating our school to receive a percentage of your purchases. You can do that online at

martinsfoods.com/aplus or you can email the school your Bonus Card number and I can designate that for

you. Our school code for registering is 25800 or you can search by name. Our email is

elnsdirector@gmail.com. We are also now participating in the Amazon Smile program. If you shop at

Amazon.com, you can now go to smile.amazon.com and select Epiphany Lutheran Nursery School as your

designated non-profit. We will then earn a percentage of all of your qualifying purchases. These are 2 very

easy ways to help support the nursery school!

We are always looking for new substitute teachers for those times when our teachers have to miss school. If

you are interested in being on our sub list, please get in touch. Feel free to stop by the school anytime! My

office hours are 8 am – 3 pm, Monday-Friday. You can also give me a call at 282-7506.

Jessica Hendricks

Director

Epiphany Lutheran Nursery School

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LAMB’s Basket Food Drive – We hope that

you will provide support either through buying

requested groceries or providing financial

support. Needed items are: Canned Pasta Sauce,

Canned Meat, Canned Vegetables, Canned

Fruit, Mac and Cheese, 16 oz. box of Spaghetti,

Cereal, Peanut Butter, and Grape Jelly. If you

wish to participate, we ask that you bring your

donations to the church by Sunday, October 11,

and leave them in the Narthex. Thank you so

much for your continued support for this much

needed community organization. Any questions,

check out our church display or call Cheryl

Hamm at (804) 399-7650.

CARITAS - Our next week is October 17-24 (Congregation Around Richmond Involved to Assure Shelter)

It is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.

St. Francis de Sales

We call upon the congregation to welcome our CARITAS guests

from October 17-24. Again, Epiphany will welcome 40 women

who are experiencing homelessness, for which we will need over

125 members of our congregation to help provide them with a warm place to sleep, a place to rest, eat, shower,

and even just a warm smile.

We will have many jobs in which members can volunteer for including cooking and/or serving dinner, making

10 lunches, launder towels, play music or any other gift you have to offer. Sign- up sheets are in the

Commons.

Please prayfully consider what gift or time you have to offer. Most jobs just require a couple of hours of your

time and is a great way to serve with others in the congregation.

We are collecting travel size deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, and toothbrushes.

CARITAS is Richmond's largest emergency shelter, sheltering up to 110 people per night, and over 1,000

people annually. They provide over 90% of the shelter beds available to single women. The hard work of

15,000 volunteers and 155 host congregations creates a safe and hospitable place for our most vulnerable

citizens.

Questions? Contact: Kim Johnson at 564-1604 or Andrew Blair at 357-8567

Community Service Ministry

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Boxes for Thanksgiving Baskets

Sure, it’s just October, but …..

Community Service Team needs help now

In gathering boxes for our annual

Thanksgiving Basket Program

As most know, Epiphany’s Thanksgiving “baskets” are really those sturdy copy paper boxes (with lids) used

all over in offices. We have some boxes on hand, but we need 60 more to provide for this year’s distribution

goal.

We ask church members to please bring copy paper boxes to church as early as possible so the team can be

ready for our collection’s start on November 1. Thank you.

THANKSGIVING BASKETS

Continuing Epiphany’s long tradition of providing food for a Thanksgiving meal for some of our neighbors

experiencing hunger, the Community Service Team will be collecting non-perishable food and monetary

donations for Thanksgiving baskets in November. Based on our congregation’s loving response last year, we

are aiming for filling 80 baskets. Please help. There is much need.

Team members will hand out grocery bags with attached lists of needs for a holiday meal for 1 family of six to

Epiphany members after services on November 1. If you can provide all the needs for one basket, that will be

great. But if you can’t, you still can help by providing some of the items, and Team members will fill in as

needed. Donations should be brought to the church by Sunday, November 15.

As we did last year, we are asking for cash or check donations to be used to purchase special gift cards for

turkeys for each basket. If you’d rather not shop, but still want to help provide the basket’s basic items, the

Team will gratefully accept money to help with purchasing these basic items as well.

Epiphany’s baskets will be distributed along with baskets from other Henrico churches to recipients through

HEARTH (Henrico Emergency Assistance to Reduce Threat of Homelessness), and to Lutheran Family

Service’s foster families.

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Contact Beth Barger at 282.6066 or bethbarger@epiphanyelca.org for any of the ministries listed below or for

information about additional areas in the life of Epiphany Church.

Sunday Morning Greeter Coordinator Time Commitment: 1-2hours/month

The Evangelism Team is looking for someone to be the coordinator of our Sunday morning greeters. It's a

"behind the scenes" role for a rather visible and important ministry.

*You would be given a list of people who have indicated that they'd like to be a greeter. You are also welcome

to ask additional folks if they'd like to serve as a greeter.

*Three four-month schedules are sent out about a month ahead of time. (Hanne has stamps in the office.)

*Greeter name tags are pulled out the week or two before and placed on the table in the Narthex. Create name

tags for new greeters.

Contact Beth Barger if you are interested in learning more about this ministry.

LAMB’s Basket Food Pantry Time Commitment: 3.5hours/day

Ministers Wanted

Epiphany’s Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, October 14; 9:30 am—1 pm

Friday, October 30; 9:30 am—1 pm

Directions from Epiphany to 8419 Oakview Ave:

Take Glenside Dr. North

Turn LEFT onto Staples Mill Rd

Turn RIGHT onto Hermitage Rd

Turn LEFT onto Oakview Ave.

Turn RIGHT onto Second Ave.

Building on the RIGHT on the corner.

Enter through rear door

Epiphany sends volunteers each month to the

Community Food Pantry to help distribute food

(Fridays) and stock the shelves (Wednesdays).

To volunteer, contact Beth or sign up at the

Welcome Desk. For additional information,

call the pantry at 565.8007. Inclement weather?

Check channel 8 for closings, or if Henrico

schools are closed, then LAMB’s Basket is

closed.

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Columbarium and Memorial Garden

UPDATE ON EPIPHANY’S

MEMORIAL GARDEN AND

COLUMBARIUM

Nestled between Epiphany’s chapel and the

Star Lodge is our Memorial Garden and

Columbarium. This unique structure faces the

huge Cross to remind everyone of the promise

of eternal life through Jesus Christ. All

members of our congregation, former or

current, and their immediate families are

encouraged to consider this facility for their

loved ones when it becomes necessary to make

end of life decisions. Available options include a Memorial Plaque, a Niche for inurnment, or the Garden for

interred remains. The Memorial Garden and Columbarium is a sacred place to remember the Saints who have

gone on before us and, for some, a final resting place. We encourage you to visit our Memorial Garden and

Columbarium for reflection and prayer. This is an important ministry and part of Epiphany’s overall mission

to serve God’s people. The facility is operated and maintained through direct donations to its Ministry Fund

under Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church and through subscription of a memorial plaque, a niche, or a

garden internment. An information packet containing copies of updated materials is available in the church

office and you may contact a Ministry Team member with your questions and comments. Visit the facility and

you will be embraced with a strong sense of peace.

Ministry Team: Ben Droste, Betty Ring, Bill Crouch, Jim Anderson, John Berlinghoff, Janet Card, Phil Card,

and Tracey Fatzinger

ALTAR FLOWER MINISTRY

The Altar Flower Ministry would like your help. Altar Flowers,

which are designated to give, are delivered to those who are ill,

hospitalized or homebound. The pastors keep us appraised of

persons who might appreciate the flowers.

I would like to invite you to share names with us as well. If you

know of someone who might benefit from the gift of Altar flowers, it

can be arranged. It may be for a reason other than illness. Sometimes

it may be just to let them know we are thinking of them.

This has happened in the past and it was rewarding for everyone.

Donna Rothermel plans deliveries and communicates this

information to the volunteers who deliver the flowers. If you have

suggestions, please call her at 364-2537. Thank you!

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Margaret Miller Circle will meet Tuesday, October 13th at 10 am. Anyone who may

have an interest in joining or learning about the mission and activities of a Circle please

feel free to call Cheryl Froom 754-7129 or Donna Josephson 883-5955.

We rejoice in welcoming you!

The Clara Sullivan Circle Meeting will be hosted by Jan Busch on October 14, at

10:00 am. Devotions and program will be by Caroline Wake. A Thank Offering will be

collected.

Katie Luther Circle (former ly known as Heidi Michaelson Circle) will meet on the evening of Thursday,

October 8th at Peggy Roberts' home. At our September meeting, we decided to change the name of our

circle. Heidi Michaelson, who our circle was named for, was ordained as a Lutheran pastor and missionary in

El Salvador in 1995 but resigned in 1998. We feel it is time to honor a different bold woman with our circle

name. If anyone is interested in joining our circle, please contact Tatter Hartmann at 804-741-0276 or

tatterh@hotmail.com

WELCA Circles Meet

Introducing…Dottie Jaggers!

Dottie Jaggers joined our church staff as our new Finance Manager in

August. She has been working very closely with our Treasurer,

Georgianna Hahn, to learn and update our system of bookkeeping and assist

the congregation and staff in the stewardship of our budget. Dottie will be

primarily responsible for generating the financial reports for Council and the

congregation. She will also oversee payroll and the management of benefits

for our staff. She comes to Epiphany with many years of experience in the

non-profit sector, and she is also a Certified Public Accountant. We are very

thankful for the expertise and professionalism that Dottie brings to this

position. This new part-time position involves 12-15 hours per week. She

will be sharing the tellers’ office with our tellers and volunteer Financial

Secretary, Bruce Garringer. Originally from New Jersey, Dottie has been a

resident of Virginia for many years and now resides in Sandston.

Welcome, Dottie!

On November 1, 2:00 am, we will “Fall Back” by

turning our clocks back one hour! Mark your

calendars on Saturday, October 31st to turn the clocks

back one hour before bedtime.

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Fellowship Ministry

WEDNESDAY EVENING MEALS

All are welcome to join us for food, fellowship, and faith each Wednesday

beginning with dinner in Price Hall at 5:45. Choir rehearsals, Bible Studies,

and Confirmation classes are offered.

Suggested donations for the evening meal are $5/adult and $3/child 12 and

under. Household max is $20.00.

Please sign up at the Welcome Desk in the Commons or email the church

office by Monday night at churchoffice @epiphanyelca.org

The menus are posted on the church’s website at www.epiphanyelca.org and

on the sign up sheets.

Are you able to lend a hand with serving or clean up? The sign up sheets are at

the Welcome Desk or contact Beth Barger at 282-6066.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING EVENTS!

Sunday, November 16 - The annual meeting of the congregation after the late

service. Lunch will be served.

November 26 - 10:00 am Thanksgiving Service in the Sanctuary.

November 29 - 1st Sunday of Advent!

Consecration Sunday will be Sunday, December 7. Worship services with guest preacher at 8:30am and

11:00am. Celebration Dinner at 5:00pm with Grand Illumination of Christmas display at 6:00pm.

December 13 - Christmas Musical

3rd Quarter Giving Statements

Third Quarter Financial Statements will be available beginning

October 4, in the Commons.

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Notes to Know

CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL

President—Jim Yucha ‘16

Vice President— Stephanie Paget ‘17

Secretary—Matt Greenshields ‘17

Treasurer—Georgianna Hahn ‘16

Council Members

Jim Johnson ‘16

Carole Alfriend ‘16

Joe Potter ‘17

Ramona Schaeffer ‘18

Lyle Gleason ‘18

Amy Boyle ‘18

OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Thursday 9 am-3:30 pm

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During illness or recuperation ~

For those serving in the Armed Forces ~

Please continue to keep all those serving our country

to keep us safe and free, in your prayers.

Family and Friends in our Prayers

For the families and friends of those who died ~

Rest eternal grant them, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine

upon them ~

CHURCH STAFF

Pastor – The Rev. Phillip W. Martin, Jr., pastorphillip@epiphanyelca.org

Pastor – The Rev. Joseph L. Bolick, pastorjoseph@epiphanyelca.org

Diaconal Minister – Christine V. Huffman, cvanolinda@epiphanyelca.org

Visitation Pastor – The Rev. Tom Bosserman, pastortom@epiphanyelca.org

Director of Music Ministry – Kevin Barger, kevinbarger@epiphanyelca.org

Administrative Assistant – Hanne Hamlin, churchoffice@epiphanyelca.org

Coordinator of Volunteers – Beth Barger, bethbarger@epiphanyelca.org

Youth Ministry Assistant – Mark Schuetze, markschuetze@epiphanyelca.org

Finance Manager – Dottie Jaggers, dottiejaggers@epiphanyelca.org

Members in Our Prayers

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Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church

1400 Horsepen Road

Monument Ave. at Horsepen Road

Richmond, VA 23226

Phone: 804-282-6066

Fax: 804-282-6067

www.epiphanyelca.org

Worship Times Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Worship Service

11:00 a.m.

Non-Profit Org.

U. S. Postage Pd.

Richmond, VA

Permit # 711

a congregation of the ELCA

Address Service Requested

Audio recordings of sermons can be located on our website from our

main page “For sermons, click here”. Links to the pastors’ sermon blogs may

also be found there.

From The Archives

October 24, 1993 – The Fellowship Hall, “new” office area, narthex and stained glass windows were dedicated.

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