Epiphany Star Newsletter for September, 2015
Fall activities at Epiphany, Exploring the Jewish Roots of Christianity, Saying Thank You and Godspeed to the Guernseys, Photos from Sports Camp, Vestry Elections, Women’s Fellowship Update and a Missions Update from Global Scholars.
New Women’s Bible Study
Starting September 15, Women’s Fellowship will offer our moms with babes the opportunity to attend a Bible Study at church with childcare provided! Of course women of all ages are welcome!!
Epiphany’s Associate Rector Called to New Ministry
Not quite a month ago, Fr. Michael let me know he was a finalist to be the next rector of Christ Church in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. While selfishly speaking this news didn’t give me joy, my assumption was that after three years of fruitful ministry at Epiphany this was probably where God would call him, and that Michael is going to be a great rector. Michael has now been offered, and has accepted that position…
Backpacks Due by Aug. 16
We have made great progress with the backpack collection, we have 27 backpacks in hand. We have until Sunday August 16th to reach our goal. Thank you to all who have contributed to the success of this ministry.
Epiphany Star Newsletter for August 2015
Fr. Peter writes about the “Purpose of Christian Character.” Fr. Michael shares the message he is teaching at our Epiphany Sports Camp this summer, thank you letters from the Reiter and Bracy families and an update on our annual collection of backpacks for area school children.
Backpack Drive Update
Epiphany partners with WFCM (Western Fairfax Christian Ministries) to collect school backpacks for needy kids. So far, people have dropped off 21 of the 50 backpacks we have committed to collect by August 16.
Backpack Drive Update
Epiphany partners with WFCM (Western Fairfax Christian Ministries) to collect school backpacks for needy kids. So far, people have dropped off six of the 50 backpacks we have committed to collect by August 16.
Fred Apelquist is New Small Group Ministry Leader
Fred Apelquist has agreed to fill Scott Reiter’s place as the interim coordinator for small group ministries at Epiphany. Before his death, Scott served our church in many ways, and we are going to continue to greatly miss him and his leadership. That said, I am grateful to Fred for being willing to pick up this work for the rest of the year. Fred has served effectively as our small group coordinator in the past, and firmly believes in this ministry. So, if you’re a small group leader and need help finding a good curriculum, talk with Fred. If you’re interested in Epiphany’s many small group ministries, also talk with Fred.
Backpack Collection Begins
Epiphany partners with WFCM (Western Fairfax Christian Ministries) to collect school backpacks for needy kids. All this is a coordinated effort designed to assist students who are on free or reduced cost lunch programs and to make sure that they receive the backpacks and supplies they need.