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June 12, 2025

Recently hospitalized: Bob Foster.

Receiving palliative care: Helen Bernhard, Dale Falknor, Carol Gainey.

Sympathy to Pam Lubbers on the death of her mother.

Altar flowers in the Far Hills sanctuary are from Paul and Debbie Gresham in memory of Ed Gresham and Ralph Day.

Pantry immediate needs: kids' jackets, sizes 2-8. Thank you for your continued support of your Pantry!

This summer, the Food Pantry will be collecting kid-friendly snack donations (granola bars, fruit snacks, etc.) to include with caseworker orders. Donation containers at both campuses starting this Sunday.

Let us pray for you! If you have a prayer request, submit a prayer request online, reach out to the church office (937-433-1449), or contact Pastor Julie (860-371-4030) or Pastor Corey (513-341-5194).

*We alternate the 10:30 a.m. livestream service each week between campuses and worship expressions. Find the livestream on YouTube or our website.

Past worship services as well as sermon videos can be found here.

Storybook Project Prison Ministry

by Laurie Franz

📖The Storybook Project has sent over 22,000 books and recordings to families since 2001.

Epiphany’s Storybook Ministry continues to thrive. Four of the five prisons that we visit are now using cell phones for our recordings. This has been a very successful change to our program.

We often get thank you notes from the families that receive the books and recordings. These simple notes keep us motivated to do our part to help these families stay connected while their loved one is in prison. Below is a thank you from a grandmother who is caring for her granddaughter while her own daughter is incarcerated.  

The Storybook Project would not be possible without two things: our dedicated volunteers, and money to buy our materials – BOOKS, MAILERS, POSTAGE and RECORDING MATERIALS. 

We use the occasion of both Mother’s and Father’s Day to bring our story to the congregation. Look for giving envelopes at the June 15 worship service or make an online donation anytime to the designated “Storybook Project Prison Ministry” fund. Also, please consider becoming a volunteer. 

Learn more on our website or reach out to coordinator Laurie Franz for more information. 

PENTECOST GERANIUMS PLANTED

Austin campus coordinator Brittany Albert wishes to thank Erik Eberhard for graciously planting the geraniums after worship, pictured here.

Thank you to all who provided geraniums that were in our worships spaces for Pentecost and now beautify our campuses. Pastor Julie regrets the delay in publishing your generosity.

Gary and Christine Barker - In memory of Jason Gary Barker

Alain and Wendy Dereix - In memory of our parents

Gary and Marcia Drake - In honor of our family

Jim and Sue Ehrensberger - In memory of Carl and Betty Ehrensberger and Hendry Barkow

Bob and Sue Ellefson - In memory of loved ones

Laurie Evans - In memory of Joyce Evans and in honor of Kyle Woeste's 19th Birthday

Beth Fischer - In memory of parents

Dave & Cindy Ginger - In memory of our parents

Paul and Debbie Gresham - In honor of our children and grandchildren

Don & Noel Greiman - In honor of Glenn Carson and Russell Greiman

Landon and Jennifer Henderson - In honor of Brooks and Cooper and in memory of Joe Gorman, and Jim & Janet Henderson

Sandy Henkaline - In memory of my parents and in honor of children and grandchildren

Pam and Steve Lubbers

Martha and Harry Martin Meyer III - Rev. Richard L.J. Hoemann (Martha's dad)

Phil and Karen Nardi - In memory of Ray, Betty and Steve Leverton

Patti Palmer - In memory of Pamela Gilmore Brock, may her memory be eternal

The Peloquin Family - In memory of Ralph, Carol and Max Tillitt, Joe Peloquin

Nancy Phillips - In memory of Cap Phillips

Bob and Mary Fran Ransbottom - In memory of our parents

Gerry Sandberg - In memory of Dottie McCall and Nancy Neer

Barbara Schildman - In memory of Robert Schildman

Wayne and Cindy Schneck - In memory of Carl Schneck, Charles Tuttle, Gorman and Joan Brohard

Dorthy Sisken - In memory of Harriet and Richard Herd

Rob and Kathy St Pierre - In memory of our parents

Donna & Jeff Teuscher - In memory of Roy l. Napier and Elaine Napier

Melonie Warren

Jeff and Susan Wehmeyer - In memory of our parents

Fred and Mary Beth Wiese

The Woodard Family - In memory of Shirley Ann Ehlenbach

Make-a-Difference Mondays

Youth - Completed Grades 5-12

First Event: June 16, 9 AM-Noon

Epiphany Pantry (Far Hills Campus)

This summer, youth are invited to Make-a-Difference Mondays — a new series of hands-on service projects on select Mondays from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Serve your community, grow in faith, and make an impact! Learn more and sign up online.

SHREK tickets go on sale this Friday, June 13 at 8 a.m. online! In-person ticket sales at Far Hills between worship on June 22. See the updated cast list here. Performances July 10-20.

Blood Drive: Saturday, June 28, from 8 a.m.-noon in Far Hills lower-level classrooms. All attempting donors with a valid email will receive a $20 e-gift card and t-shirt. Register here. 🍪Cookie donations needed! Drop off cookies in the Far Hills kitchen (upper level) labeled for the blood drive on Friday, June 27.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY!

Summer Fun Days is a program put on by Hope 4 Centerville, in conjunction with churches in the area, that seeks to provide meals and activities for youth who are typically home alone during summer months.



Epiphany will be serving the youth of Chevy Chase Apartments the week of July 21-25! We will provide lunch, crafts, games, reading, and activities for the kids each day from 12:00pm - 3:00 p.m.! How can you participate? Sign up to help as an activities volunteer or food prep volunteer, or make snack donations or monetary donations. Click HERE for all the details and to sign up for a slot.

It's not too late to find a summer faith formation opportunity!

Find info on the second sessions of the Far Hills Wednesday morning study and the Austin Wednesday evening study.

The Thursday Small Group has their first summer meeting on June 19, 7 p.m., Austin Campus. Childcare available. Details and signup here.

🙏 Food Pantry Update: Thank you to all who donated toward the goal of raising $5,000 to be used during our Meijer double match day - you helped the Pantry succeed in reaching their goal! Donate online to the Pantry Food fund, or by cash or check labeled for “Pantry Food” in the offering plate.

♪ 📕Favorite Hymn Sunday: June 28 at both campuses, traditional worship. Submit up to five of your favorite traditional hymns in the box at Far Hills or basket at Austin by June 23, or email them to John Benjamin.

❤️ NEW Cancer Support Ministry: Lisa Dietrich and Laura Grodrian will be facilitating a focus group for individuals dealing with cancer, including present or past occurrences. Caregivers are also welcome. The goal of the focus group is to discuss what type of ministry would best suit our congregation. Monday, June 30, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Far Hills Room 13 (lower level). Please call with any questions: Lisa (937) 416-2821 or Laura (937) 305-3590

Next High School Ministry Night: Sunday, June 16, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Austin Campus (outdoor). Contact: Erin Haligowski

🛣️ Mystery Road Trip for youth, completed Grades 5-12: Thursday, July 10, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. $50 per person. Space is limited to seats in vehicles - adult drivers needed! Register online by June 24. 

🔥 Family Campfire: Sunday, July 13, 4:30-6:00 p.m., Austin Campus.

We’ll gather around the fire for hot dogs, s’mores, and camp songs. Whether you joined us for VBS, went to camp, or just love a good marshmallow roast, all are welcome. Register online today to help us plan! Contact: Erin Haligowski

☀️📅 CYF Summer Calendar: see this summer's activities for Children, Youth, and Families here. Contact: Erin Haligowski

👴🍽️Next ROMEOs Lunch is Wednesday, July 9, 11:30 a.m. at the Station House at St. Leonard's, 8200 Provincial Way, Centerville. All men are invited to join - 20 attended June's lunch! Contact Paul Gresham at 937-620-0391.

✈️ Greece Trip Update: About one-third of available seats are already reserve, for the April 2026 "Footsteps of Paul" trip to Greece, so you are encouraged to register and put down a deposit as soon as you are committed to going. Register online or download the paper registration form. Contact: Pastor Corey.

The next monthly Church Council meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 17, at 7 p.m. in the Far Hills Conference Room.

Online Giving: To set up or change recurring donations to the operation budget and ministries, or to make a one-time donation, visit our Giving webpage. Find instructions on setting up and editing recurring gifts on this help page, or contact giving administrator Brittany Albert.

Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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