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Come visit us!
Choir Practice: 9:15am
Worship: 10:00am
Coffee Fellowship: 11:00am
Sunday School: 11:15am
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The Agape Chapel
at St. George's Independent School
1880 Wolf River Blvd
Collierville, TN 38017
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Upcoming Schedule
12/11 Third Sunday of Advent
12/13
6:30 pm Executive Committee Mtg.
7:00 pm Council Mtg.
12/14
1:30 Adult Bible Study
5:15 pm Confirmation Class
7 pm
Holden Evening Prayer
12/15
8:30 am Garden Work Day
12/18 Fourth Sunday of Advent
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The Word This Sunday
December 11, 2016 - Third Sunday of Advent
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A note of joyful expectation marks today's worship. Isaiah announces that the desert shall rejoice and blossom. Jesus points to signs of God's reign: the blind see, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear. We wait with patience for the coming of the Lord, even as we rejoice at his presence among us this day: in word and holy supper, in church and in our homes, in silent reflection and in works of justice and love. We pray that God would open our eyes and ears to the wonders of Christ's advent among us.
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Pastor Monica's
Word on the Word
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Jesus confirms John the Baptist's role as God's messenger, sent to proclaim "the One." Jesus is the one who brings God's favor and mercy to those who dwell in society's margins. God consistently welcomes and cares for the poor, over and above anyone we label as special. Jesus warns that God's actions are unpredictable: the Kingdom is for humble servants, not seekers of riches and power.
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GOE (Gals of Epiphany)
Walking Devotion
December 10 at 9:00 am
The Gals of Epiphany (GOE) will meet at the Square Beans Coffee Company, 103 N. Center Street in Collierville, for their Walking Devotion on Saturday, December 10. Weather permitting, we will stroll around the Square. Rain or shine, we will meet to discuss The Woman at the Well, John Chapter 5.
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MOE (Men of Epiphany) Meeting
December 10 at 8:30 am
Please join the Men of Epiphany for MOE Bacon! We will meet at Perkins Restaurant in Collierville for our monthly breakfast on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 8:30 am.
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Caroling at the Garden Saturday, December 10th at 5 pm!
Pull on your
woolies and come stretch your vocal chords with the members of Epiphany Lu
theran Church as we sing Christmas Carols at the Community Garden! We will gather around a bonfire, sing, and enjoy apple cider. Bring chairs!
All are welcome....please invite your friends, family and
And don't forget our Annual Christmas Party and Dirty Santa Swap immediately following Caroling!
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Christmas Party Dirty Santa Swap
Join the Dirty Santa Swap at our party Saturday night! Bring an
anonymous
wrapped gift ($15 limit, please!). The gift can be a real 'treasure' such as a gift card, an ornament, or a pair of fun Christmas socks (these are just ideas), or a 'troll': a gag gift, a thrift store 'find,' etc. (Please keep gifts rated PG or less!) We will draw numbers to distribute the gifts, and watch the merriment as higher numbers get to 'steal' from lower numbers. If you have questions,
contact Pastor Monica
for more info.
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Advent Mid-Week Worship Services
The season of Advent marks the beginning of the new liturgical year in the Church, as we prepare our hearts and minds to receive God's greatest gift, Jesus the Christ. Join us every Wednesday evening during the season of Advent for the beloved Holden Evening Prayer service, 7:00 pm in Agape Chapel. Services will be held on 12/14 and 12/21.
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Last Two Garden Work Days for 2016
Our last two garden work days for 2016 are Thursday, December 8 from 8:30 - 11:30 am, and Thursday, December 15 from 8:30 - 11:30 am. Please join us if you can!
We will resume work in the new year - watch our calendar for the schedule next year!
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Help Decorate the
Epiphany Christmas Tree!
A reminder to bring one to three white or gold Christian ornaments for our tree as well as hooks to hang them with as we decorate our tree on Sunday, December 18th!
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A Big Thank You!
Epiphany recently donated several nursery items that had been unused for several years and were stored in a St. George closet to Chosen Vessel Ministries. Our new member Linda Barnes shares...
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! We are grateful for the generous gift of nursery supplies, toys, art materials, and books! Rest assured - we need and will use every bit in our ministry with the women and children we are blessed to serve through Chosen Vessel Ministries. Please keep us in your prayers!
Advent Blessings!
Linda
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Holiday Outreach
We will be collecting items for three elderly single women here in Collierville who were referred to us th
rough the Collierville Food Bank. Please consider purchasing a Kroger Gift Car
d in any amount; these gift cards will enable them
to purchase food, gasoline, drugs and other health care items. Please place them in the offering plate and we will collect them and deliver them before Christmas. Our last Sunday to collect them is December 18th.
Contact Carol Rife
for more information.
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"Reverse Advent Calendar" Project
This year, instead of getting a little treat every day during Advent, as we count down to Christmas, we are asking every family to participate in a 'reverse Advent calendar' project. Take a medium-sized box, and each day between 11/27-12/24, place an item in the box. This can be hygiene items like toothbrushes, socks, soap, hard candy, tissues, etc. The Outreach Team will collect the boxes for distribution to people in need. For more info, see Carol Rife.
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Prayers & Celebrations
We pray for those who are suffering from illness and the loved ones caring for them...
Joyce Weber
Randy Carter
Kevin Monaghan
Paul Kruse
Sarajane
Esther Bengtson
John Hill
Joey Ohorodnyk
Jill Rathert
Logan Ridings
Sue Thomason
Austin Norton
Diana Rosner
Brian, Ana and Jada
We pray for those who are grieving...
Dianne Polly and her family
We also pray for...
All students during exam time
The people of Gatlinburg and surrounding areas affected by the wildfires
Victims and families of the Oakland fires
Vicar Sandra Braasch
The Carpenter's House Ministry and the people it serves
For all people who suffer violence, hatred, fear and suffering, that they may be comforted and receive justice.
Women & Children of Chosen Vessel Ministries
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| Epiphany on Social Media
If you haven't already, please visit and like our
Facebook page! Keep an eye out for regular posts with information about Lutheranism and the ELCA, as well as photos from past events and information about upcoming activities! Share with your friends!
If you have any suggestions for our social media pages, or would like to add something to our website, please
contact Carol Webster.
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