Epiphany Lutheran Church
Weekly Newsletter
September 26, 2024
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Altar flowers in the Far Hills sanctuary are from Jon and Deb Hauberg in honor of Epiphany's music ministry.
Recently hospitalized: Caitlin Krueger-Meyer, Nancy Neer
Receiving hospice care: Dale Falknor, Brian Peltomaa
If you missed it last week, Bishop Dillahunt's message to the Southern Ohio Synod regarding Springfield can be read here.
Pantry immediate needs: Gently used winter clothes, boys' sizes 6-8; women's shoes, size 8. Thank you for your generosity!
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).
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SEPTEMBER 29
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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Austin Campus
9 AM - Traditional
10:30 AM - Praise
Pastor Bob Bresemann
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Far Hills Campus
9 AM - Praise
*10:30 AM - Traditional
Pastor Julie Reuning-Scherer
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- Today is the last Sunday of the season for the Far Hills 9 a.m. praise service to be in the Outdoor Chapel.
- Sunday School sign-in takes place at 9:45 a.m. at Far Hills for ages three and older.
- Favorite Hymn Sunday takes place at 9 a.m. Austin and 10:30 a.m. Far Hills traditional services.
- This fall's Welcome Lunch takes place at noon at Far Hills. Walk-ins welcome.
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Far Hills 9 a.m. Praise Worship is in the Outdoor Chapel for the last Sunday of the season, September 29, this week. In the case of inclement weather, check Facebook or our website that morning for an announcement about moving worship inside to the sanctuary.
Praise Worship returns to the Sanctuary on October 6.
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*We alternate the 10:30 a.m. livestream service each week between campuses, so that those joining us on YouTube and Facebook have the opportunity to experience both worship expressions.
Find the livestream on YouTube or our website.
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Reminder: we are phasing out paper bulletins and transitioning to using slides projected in the sanctuary as part of our Print Reduction Project. Details can be found in the lead article of the August 15 newsletter. The next and final worship service to make this change will be Far Hills 9 a.m. praise worship on October 6. | | |
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LAST CALL!
Welcome Lunch
Sunday, September 29
Noon, Far Hills
Click the graphic for more information and to RSVP for the lunch. Walk-ins welcome. Contact: Pastor Julie.
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CHILDREN, YOUTH, & FAMILIES | |
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Sunday School at Far Hills
Next Classes: September 29
Family Event: October 6
Classes for ages three and older began last week and continue this Sunday.
- 9 a.m. worshipers can sign in before worship and take kids to the back of the worship space after communion to gather with their teachers.
- 10:30 a.m. worshipers can sign in in the Gathering Space.
Youth grades 6-12 may volunteer to help with classes any time, or gather for their own casual education time during the same class time. Sign-in process is the same as for children.
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LIFT: Learning in Faith Together
Sunday School Family Events
Monthly at Far Hills
Bring your family to complete a fun fall project on October 6! Each month during the typical Sunday School class time from 9:45-10:30 a.m. at Far Hills, kids and families are invited to hang out, meet other families, and take part in craft or service projects. Contact: Emily Hendrickson
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Harvest Party
Friday, October 4
5:00-7:30 PM
Austin Campus
Trunk or Treat: 6 PM
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HELPERS NEEDED for this community-wide event! Sign up to bring a vehicle for Trunk or Treat, take a shift at the craft table, or help with cleanup. Please click here to sign up to help. Drop off treat donations in bins at either campus. | |
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Youth Bonfire Night
Friday, October 4, 7:30-9:30 PM
(Following Harvest Party at Austin Campus)
Help out at the Harvest Party (we still need help at the craft table!), then gather around the fire pit, roast marshmallows, sing songs, and share stories.
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BINGO Nights
October 12 & November 16
6-9 PM
Far Hills Celebration Center
Epiphany is excited to host two charitable bingo fundraising events this fall! Proceeds benefit worship technology. All (18 and older) are welcome – invite Epiphany members, friends, coworkers, and the community! Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Keep calm and play Bingo.
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BINGO
$20 for the first book of 3 cards with 10 games
$5 for each additional book
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50/50 Raffle
One ticket for $1
6 tickets for $5
15 tickets $10
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Pay with cash/check at the door. No credit cards at this time.
Must be 18 or older to play.
Concession-stand snacks available for purchase with cash only.
Contact: Bob Hess
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Seeking Helpers for BINGO Nights!
Roles include concession stand, 50/50 raffle collection, and light cleanup. Sign up for one or both nights. Contact Bob Hess with questions.
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ROMEOs will have their next monthly lunch at Steak Thyme, 103 N. Springboro Pike, on Wednesday, October 9, at 11:30 a.m. All men are invited to join us!! Please contact Paul Gresham at pedi10@aol.com or 937-620-0391 if you plan to attend.
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A new preschool year is underway, and many children are coming in and out of our Far Hills building. For their safety:
- The gate separating the upper and lower parking lots is closed from Sunday evening through Friday afternoon.
- Traffic barriers are up near the lower-level doors during preschool arrival and release times.
Please avoid speeding through the parking lot or attempting to park vehicles at the lower-level curb while preschool is in session. Thank you for keeping our property a safe place for all!
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Traffic barriers near the preschool entrance | |
Gate separating upper and lower parking lots | |
MESSAGE FROM PASTOR TRACY | |
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Grace and Peace:
As you are aware, Springfield and Wittenberg have experienced tremendous difficulty in recent months. Cuts to address budget hardships have been in the world since July and were announced the week of Sept 5. Immediately following, we were thrust into the national spotlight following the false, xenophobic hate directed at our Haitian neighbors. This led to over 15 threats directed at Wittenberg alone, with Springfield as a whole experiencing over 100c and a campus lockdown on Sept 15 and will last until at least Sept 22.
Our students are weary, the community is in pain, and uncertainty for the future is widespread.
With this in mind, I have made the decision, in consultation with Pastor Julie, to resign my 10 hour per week contract with Epiphany effective Sept 20. The substantial needs for Wittenberg and Springfield will be ongoing-at a minimum through the election-and I feel I am unable to effectively minister to the Epiphany community at this time. My family and I remain committed members of this ministry, and look forward to serving with you in the future.
Please keep us in prayer as we navigate these waters-it is the prayers of others and the hope in Christ that sustains us.
Peace
Pastor Tracy Paschke-Johannes
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We are grateful to God for Pastor Tracy’s ministry among us and pray for her in her continuing ministry at Wittenberg and in Springfield. Regarding future pastoral coverage at Epiphany, Pastor Heidi Johns intends to return as a part-time interim minister November 1, pending Council approval. | | |
Children's Christmas Musical | | |
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Final Audition Day: Sept 28
Callbacks: Sept 29
Performances: Dec 14 & 15
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Find this Sunday's praise songs and listen to them on the Spotify playlist compiled by Praise Director Mary Miler. | | |
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Saturday, October 5 | 1 PM
Far Hills Outdoor Chapel
All animals welcome! Leashes, please. Click here for details.
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Sunday School at Austin Campus | | |
Sunday School at Austin was canceled last week and is on hold for the moment. Stay tuned for more details. | | |
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Monday, October 7 | 11 AM - 8 PM
City Barbeque, Centerville
Proceeds benefit the Children's Christmas Musical (Drama Ministry)
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Family Promise Week of Service | | |
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Remaining Slot: Sat, October 19
Sign up by October 6 to provide a meal for families in transition at the Schneider House of Hope.
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Service of Healing Prayer/Silent Loss | | |
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Wednesday, October 30 | 7 p.m.
Austin Campus
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In celebration of our congregation’s 65th anniversary, we are having one service for the entire Epiphany community at Far Hills on October 20 at 10:30 a.m. There will be no services at 9 a.m. or at Austin that day. | | |
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Click here for details on Saturday Men's Group, Tuesday Online Bible Study, and Women's Bible Studies.
Click here for details on the new Fall Small Group, staring September 26.
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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. | | |
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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. | | |
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September 29
Numbers 11:4-29, Psalm 19:7-14,
James 5:13-20, Mark 9:38-50
October 6
Genesis 2:18-24, Psalm 8,
Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12, Mark 10:2-1
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Monthly Congregation Council Meeting | | |
The next monthly Church Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 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 | | 9/26/24 | 10/10/24 | | 10/3/24 | 10/17/24 | | 10/10/24 | 10/24/24 | | 10/10/24 | 10/31/24 | | | |
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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. | |
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