Musings From The Pastor
James Cleveland asked
this question in one of the songs that he sang “Christian
where is your faith?” That question keeps running thru my
mine as we approach the multitude of programs that we are to
be responsible for; Church where is your faith?
You have a church that
is in need of moving on and making a difference in the lives
of the people in this community. Much is happening in that
regard, the question is it happening as a result of your
efforts. Are you working on the removal of the demons in
your life?
Matthew 17:18-21 reads…
“18; And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him;
and the child was cured from that very hour.
20; So Jesus said to
them, [Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to
you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to
this mountain, {Move from here to there}, and it will move;
and nothing will be impossible for you.
21; However, this kind
does not go out except by prayer and fasting”.
In this passage Jesus is
speaking to the people that is closes to Him, the one we
know as the disciples. He had sent them out on their own to
spread the word they had some success, this particular
situation was not one of the successes. They had failed!
They had not stayed connected close enough to the source.
Jesus wants them to know that if they were to deal with hard
issues of life they had to stay on their knees. If they want
to move to the next level they had to move the body and the
mine into submission, they had to both FAST AND PRAY.
Church are we fasting and praying???
We have begun the
journey; let us move on in faith. The faith that I speak of
is; God pleasing, Devil defeating, mountain moving faith.
There is much to be done, let your hands and heart find that
work.
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Worship & Picnic at Fuller Park
On September 9th
Epworth will hold its final Worship services and picnic at
Fuller Park for 2007. Service will start at 10:30 a.m.
Following services the picnic will begin. Fuller Park is
located at 29th Ave. and Williams Street.
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Paying Your Apportionments
We are halfway through
the third quarter of 2007. For those of us who pay our share
of Insurance & Apportionments every six months, quarterly or
monthly this article is your reminder.
The Conference Wider
Mission (the Apportionment) for 2007 is $4,884.00. Insurance
Premiums for Property / Liability Insurance coverage for
2007 is $5,240.00.
The amount for each
family at Epworth for 2007 is $241.08. You choose to pay
your family amount by one of the following options / plans:
(1)
Annually: $241.08
(2)
Every 6 months: $120.54.
(3)
Quarterly: $60.27
(4)
Monthly: $20.09.
The Finance Committee
welcomes your support. Please select your payment plan and
turn in your money to Evelyn Davis in a timely manner.
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Who’s Ushering In August &
September?
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August 26th:
Sister Grace Stiles &
Brother Clarence Williams.
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September
2nd: Sister Myrtle Davis & Sister Rudy Robinson.
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September
9th: Sister Sabrina Wilhite, Sister Myrtle Davis
& Youth. (Services at Fuller Park).
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September
16th: Sister Vera Castille & Sister Sharon Davis.
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September
23rd: Sister Grace Stiles & Brother Clarence
Williams.
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September
30th: Youth Sunday.
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Epworth’s
Birthdays & Anniversaries for Aug & Sept
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Clayton
Greene 08/23
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Darsel
Harris 08/30
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Rose Milon
08/31
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Joann
Kanost 08/31
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Pastor
Jeff and Joann Kanost celebrated their 33rd
Wedding Anniversary on August 10th.
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Wallace
Yvonne Tollette 09/02
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Ives
Morgan 09/09
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Monyai
Lampkin 9/12
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Grace
Stiles 09/13
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Jeneice
Jones 09/25
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Joy
Harris 09/26
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Vincent
and Rudy Robinson will celebrate their 38th
wedding Anniversary on September 11th.
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Epworth’s Calendar
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Morning
Prayer Services. Rev. King Harris is conducting Morning
Prayer services – M – F starting at 6 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Morning Prayer Services on Sunday starts at 8 a.m.
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Adult
Sunday school class. The teacher is Brother Ron. Class
starts at 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall next to the
coffee and donuts.
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Adult
Bible Study and meal every Wednesday evening starting at 6
p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All activities end at 7:30
p.m.
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Epworth’s
Hispanic Worship Service every Sun. at 6 p.m. Services
conducted by Assistant Pastor Marvin Lazo.
·
The
Family-to-Family Program is offering “NEWSED” training every
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Training is from 5 to 8 p.m. This training is for first time
home buyers and for those who need help establishing good
credit.
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The
Family-to-Family Program is offering “Parenting Classes”
every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Food and Child
care will be available. Contact Wallace Yvonne Tollette at
Epworth for more information.
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Holy Hook-Up Revival
Wallace Yvonne Tollette
invites you to the 2007, 4th Annual Holy Hook-Up
Revival, “Joy Comes in the Morning.” All activities will be
at the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre, 119 Park Ave.
West, Denver, CO. On Wednesday, October 10th at
7:30 p.m. Rev. John Thompson, of Park Hill UMC will deliver
the message. On Thursday, October 11th at 7:30
p.m. Rev. Jim Cowell, UM Evangelist will give the message.
Friday and Saturday, October 12th and 13th
at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 14th at 2 p.m.
the Winifred R. Harris “Between Lines Dance Company” of Los
Angeles, California performs “Joy Comes in the Morning.”
Talk Back immediately following with dancers, facilitated by
Ms. Carnita Groves, consultant/counselor. How to blend
Church and Dance and How to find a balance between speakers
and dance. Free will offerings will be taken on Wednesday
and Thursday, October 10th and 11th
following the message. Tickets will be available for each
dance performance. Ticket are $15.00 and $30.00 each. See or
call Wallace Yvonne Tollette at Epworth for more
information.
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Epworth’s Health… “Oh Lord Hear
Our Prayer”
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Health –
Sister Ruth Rivera.
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Health –
Brother Chris Davis.
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Health –
Ross Stefansen.
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Health –
Brother Thom Foster.
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Confort &
Care – Ada Busby.
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Encouragement – Jose Orlando and Yolanda Rivera Argentina
(Missionaries).
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Protection
– For our Armed Forces serving in distant lands.
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Love To Travel?
Ask Thom Foster or Chris
Davis how you can travel cheaply and help someone else at
the same time.
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What’s Happening in Aug. & Sept.?
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Aug. 24th:
Epworth UMC Golf Tournament.
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Aug. 26th:
Say “Good By” to Kat Branch.
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Sept. 3rd:
Labor Day Holiday.
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Sept. 9th:
Worship & Picnic – Fuller Park.
