“Now allow us to praise famous people and our ancestors, generation by generation. The Lord created great glory, his majesty from eternity…” Ecclesiasticus 44:1-2 Dear Friends: Today, we remember. This morning in worship we read the names of all those known to Epiphany who have passed onto God’s nearer presence in the past year. Sadly, […]
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 21:19 Hillary asked […]
“Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 Dear […]
“Clothe yourselves in compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.” (Colossians 3:12-13) Dear Friends, While I love church weddings, on Saturday afternoon with a roaring ocean as our wedding march, the soft sands to cushion our barefoot steps, and the sea air to fill our lungs, there was no doubt that the power of God’s mighty […]
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27 Dear Friends, This morning during Wednesday Morning drive by prayers in the chapel, we prayed the prayer for the end of gun violence: […]
“All the people were beside themselves with wonder. Filled with awe, they glorified God, saying, ‘We’ve seen unimaginable things today.’” Luke 5:26 Dear Friends: We’re always happy to hear from our Children, Youth and Family Minister, Dana Hale: It has been so encouraging to see our Sunday School program continue to grow in size and […]
“For God does not show favoritism.” Romans 2:11 Dear Friends, As people of faith, do we stereotype American Muslims? What misconceptions do we have about what American Muslims face each day? Do we live in a post Christian culture? These are some of the many questions people of faith are asking these days. We’re reminded […]
“Go, your faith has made you well…” Mark 5:34 Dear Friends: Do you have questions about what to believe as a Christian? How are we saved? What is heaven? Is the Bible truth, fact, or fiction? Why is Baptism so important? What if I don’t believe everything we say in the creeds? Are we supposed […]
“…grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity.” 2 Peter 3:18 Dear Friends: Today we’re launching a new website!!! EpiphanyEC.org A special thank you to Nadia Baker, Communications Director, the Communications Ministry Team, and all of you […]
“Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.” Psalm 95:1 Dear Friends: Please accept my apologies for this week’s delay in getting you the Hump Day message. Hurricane Harvey and our responsibility in helping in the recovery is on our hearts, minds and souls. Keep […]