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.
July 2015 Epiphany Star Newsletter
Responding to the Supreme Court, Summer Discipleship Series begins July 8, Epiphany Supports Coates Elementary Field Day, Missions update from Andy Fetzer, Backpack drive begins.
Congregational Health Team Needs You!
The Congregational Health Team wants to hear from you! Thanks to those who participated in our first Focus Group session. We are hosting two more sessions at the 9am hour on June 28 and July 12.
Empower Parents Gathering
We will be having an “Empowering Parents” gathering on Sunday, June 28 after the 10am service at church in the large children’s classroom. The purpose of this time together is to encourage you and provide you with some good resources to help you disciple your own children into mature followers of Jesus. Parents play the single most significant role in that process and Epiphany wants to support, encourage, and partner with you in that crucial calling.
Summer Discipleship Series Begins July 8
Jesus doesn’t love us because we’re good. At the same time, we are called to be good because Jesus loves us. Thus summer, we will be exploring this call to goodness, that is to live a life of a certain character, at our summer teaching series beginning at 6pm on July 8.