October 24, 2024

PRAYER & PARISH NOTES

Altar flowers in the Far Hills sanctuary are placed in honor of this Sunday's confirmands.


Recently hospitalized: Dale Rethlake


Receiving hospice care: Dale Falknor, Carol Gainey, Brian Peltomaa


Sympathy to Dave Ginger on the death of his sister, and to Steve Knapp on the death of his mother.


Pantry immediate needs: Clean, gently used kids' winter clothes, and men's long pants. Thank you for your generosity!


All Saints Candle Lighting takes place next Sunday, November 3. Scroll for more details and to submit names online.


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).

WORSHIP WITH US

October 27

Reformation Sunday

Austin Campus

9 AM - Traditional

10:30 AM - Praise

Pastor Bob Bresemann

Far Hills Campus

9 AM - Praise

*10:30 AM - Affirmation of Baptism Service (Blended)

Pastor Julie Reuning-Scherer

  • At all services, we observe a Ministry Moment for the Generosity Appeal on building thriving community.
  • Sunday School classes take place from 9:45-10:30 a.m. at Far Hills (ages three through fifth grade) and Austin (self-led lessons for families).


Wear red to worship services on Reformation Sunday!


Why Do We Wear Red? Red is the liturgical color of Reformation Sunday because it represents the Holy Spirit. We invite you to wear red to remind us of the fire of the Spirit.

*We alternate the 10:30 a.m. livestream service each week between campuses and worship expressions.



Find the livestream on YouTube or our website.

CandleSingle

LAST CALL!

All Saints Candle Lighting

Submit Names by October 25

 

Enter names here of those you wish to honor, which will be scrolled on a screen during communion at all services. Contact: Melonie June Warren

Calling all youth!! We need your help at Rake & Run on Saturday, November 2! All 6th-12th grade students, parents, and friends are invited to gather at Far Hills at 9 a.m. before heading out to rake leaves. Lunch will be provided. Adult drivers are needed to help transport groups around town. Register online by Monday, October 28.

Our next community Blood Drive takes place Saturday, November 9, from 8 a.m.-noon at the Far Hills Celebration Center. Cookie donations appreciated! Drop off in the kitchen by November 8.

Young at Heart Game Night

Wednesday, November 20

Far Hills Narthex | 3-5 PM


All 55 and better are invited to an exciting Game Night! Bring your favorite board game or card game (like Uno or Sorry) and a snack to share. No cost. Sign up online, or keep an eye out for a Young at Heart representative to take in-person signups on Sundays. Contact event coordinator Diane Chance with questions.

Welcome, New Members!


On October 20, we received these new members of Epiphany:

Janice & Joe Codispoti

Jonathan Hein

Vicki Hurd

Kathy & Tom Rush

Anita Schmaltz, Adelaide and Jo

Lanae & Roger Scott

Owen Smith


An updated member directory will be sent by the end of the year. For more immediate information, call the office or look for the insert at the ushers’ tables.

MORE INFO

Praise Music Playlist

Find this Sunday's praise songs and listen to them on them on a playlist compiled by Praise Director Mary Miler.

High School Ministry

Find info on HSM to Jacob's Porch here.

Children's Christmas Musical - Chorus Opportunities

There's still time for kids in first through eighth grade to sign up to be in the chorus for SHEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE! Rehearsals begin on November 17; performances on December 14 & 15. Click here to sign up, or contact producer Connie Risch with questions.

Children's Sunday School

Find schedules and information for age-grouped classes at Far Hills and self-led lessons at Austin here.

Save the Date:

Generosity Sunday Lunch

After Generosity Sunday on November 10, gather at Far Hills for a sandwich lunch; bring sides to share.

ROMEOs Lunch

Wednesday, November 13, 11:30 a.m.

Bravo at the Dayton Mall

All men are invited to join!! Contact Paul Gresham at 937-620-0391.

Save the Date: BINGO Night

Saturday, November 16, 6-9 p.m.

Far Hills Celebration Center

Proceeds benefit worship technology.

Click here for price and payment info. Volunteer here!

Ways to Help the Pantry

Connect your Kroger Plus Card to the Pantry through this link.


Donate online by choosing the fund "Pantry Food - Meijer Match" or "Pantry - As Needed."

Altar Flowers and Eternal Flame

Give online or by check made out to Epiphany with altar flowers or eternal flame noted in the memo. The cost is $30 for flowers and $10 to light the monthly flame. Place order online or on the sign-up board in the Far Hills narthex.

Online Giving

To set up or change recurring donations to the operation budget and ministries, or to make a one-time donation, visit our Give Now webpage.

Weekly Lectionary 

Oct 27 – Reformation Sunday

Jeremiah 31:31-34, Psalm 46,

Romans 3:19-28, John 8:31-36


Nov 3 – All Saints Sunday

Isaiah 25:6-9, Psalm 24,

Revelation 21:1-6, John 11:32-44

Monthly Congregation Council Meeting

The next monthly Church Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, at 7 p.m. in the Far Hills Conference Room.

Weekly Newsletter Schedule

If you wish to run an announcement, please plan ahead with the following deadlines for publication.

Announcement Due Date

News Release Date

10/24/24

11/7/24

10/31/24

11/14/24

11/7/24

11/21/24

Office Hours


Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The office will be locked at 1 p.m.; by appointment after 1 p.m and on Fridays. Office is locked on second and fourth Tuesdays during morning staff meeting.

REACH OUT TO OUR PASTOR

Pastor Julie

jreuning-scherer@epiphanydayton.org

office: 937-433-1449, ext. 110

mobile: 860-371-4030

Workdays: Sun.-Thurs.

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