“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”2 Corinthians 9:11 Dear Friends, We’re celebrating God’s great generosity on Sunday! First, we’ll give thanks to God through worship at 8:30 a.m. and then 10:00 a.m. Then, immediately […]
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on rock.” Matthew 7:24-25 There are […]
Dear ones, I feel so thrilled, blessed, and grateful to be serving at Epiphany for the next four semesters of my journey toward ordination while in seminary! Everyone has been so welcoming to me and made me feel right at home. Thank you for your warm hospitality, your kindness, and your support. I feel like […]
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 Dear Friends, Let’s help those in Wilmington suffering from the devastation of Hurricane Florence. Today, with the help of some leads from all of you, I called several Episcopal Churches in the Wilmington area. Either phone lines were still down, or […]
“Wisdom cries out in the street; in the squares she raises her voice.” Proverbs 1:20-33 Dear Friends: It’s a time of wisdom. Wisdom as interpreted in the New Testament actually suggests we plan ahead; be ready for the unexpected. With Hurricane Florence fast upon our heals, now is the time to batten down the hatches […]
“Jesus left that place and went into the region of Tyre…” Mark 7:24 Dear Friends: Jesus was always on the move. When we think of having a relationship with Jesus Christ, we generally think about intentionally meeting Jesus in worship, on Sunday morning. This Sunday in worship, we’ll learn that Jesus travels from Galilee to […]
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105 Dear Friends: We are a blessed community to grow in the knowledge of God in Christ under the leadership of our Children, Youth and Family Minister, Dana Hale and the amazingly supportive Ministry Team led by Elaine Isner. Along […]
Jesus said,”Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:13-14 Dear Friends: Have you heard about the hidden gem at Epiphany Episcopal Church? It’s right here…Epiphany’s very own Preschool! Epiphany Preschool is a developmentally appropriate, child-centered, play-based program offered in a […]
“It’s necessary that there are groups among you, to make it clear who is genuine.” 1 Corinthians 11:19 Dear Friends: School is beginning. I’ve signed up to take a course. Please, join me. The six week, on-line live class is entitled “Heretics in Good Company”. Forward Movement’s The Rev. Scott Gunn, founder of Lent Madness, […]
“Jesus responded, ‘My teaching isn’t mine but comes from the one who sent me.’” John 7:16 Dear Friends: Dust off the backpacks, sharpen the pencils, recharge the laptops, check the booklist. In less than three weeks school begins! What happened to this summer?! Hopefully, some of our summer has been set aside to read, study […]