Our mission is to grow in faith, build thriving community, and transform lives through Christ’s love. | | |
Recently hospitalized: Wayne Markworth, Bill Price (last week), Ray Wasky.
Receiving palliative care: Ken Arnold, Ron Baker, Jackie Bakken.
The Pantry monthly request for November is peanut butter. Brown paper bags with handles are always needed. Pantry immediate needs: winter coats, all sizes. Thank you for your continued support of your Pantry!
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).
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November 8, 2026
24th Sunday after Pentecost️
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Austin Campus
9 AM - Traditional
10:30 AM - Praise
Pastor Corey Wagonfield
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Far Hills Campus
9 AM - Praise
*10:30 - Traditional
Pastor Julie Reuning-Scherer
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⚪ All Services: Blessing for Veterans and Generosity Ministry Moment, "Grounded in Love"
⚪ Drama Ministry sings at Far Hills 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. services.
⚪ Rise & Shine: Sunday's Cool sign-in takes place at 9:45 a.m. at Austin for ages three through 5th grade, and at Far Hills for ages three and up.
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*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.
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New Office Administrator, Alisha Minamyer
I am pleased to announce, along with the Personnel Committee and Director of Operations, Kathy Whited, Epiphany’s new office administrator, Alisha Minamyer!
Alisha assumes the role this week, bringing with her more than 15 years of administrative experience in business and church settings. She feels a special calling to church administration, putting her organizational and communication skills in service of others and the Gospel.
Alisha is a member of Newspring Church in Springboro, but has worked previously at a Lutheran church. She writes, “While I come from a slightly different denominational background, I have always respected the Lutheran church’s commitment to community outreach, grace, and practical service. I wanted to bring my skills to an organization where the goal is helping people and maintaining a welcoming community.”
In her free time, Alisha loves to travel and explore new places – she has, in fact, visited 45 states! She loves to capture moments through photography, dive into a good book. spend quality time with her family, and serve at her church.
Alisha will support worship preparation, office management, and building use, among other duties. She will report to the Director of Operations, Kathy Whited. Our staff will be busy onboarding and training Alisha the next few weeks but please feel free to stop by the office between 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday – Thursdays to introduce yourself.
Welcome, Alisha! May God bless your ministry at Epiphany.
Pastor Julie
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Join us for a community conversation this Sunday, November 8, at noon in the Far Hills sanctuary, and hear stories about how we are growing in faith, building thriving community, and transforming lives through Christ’s love. We’ll also share how we are staffing for welcome and growth in 2027, share about our ongoing study of our two campus model, and answer your questions.
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THIS SUNDAY Epiphany Concert Series in collaboration with Dayton Music Club: Sunday, Nov 8 @ 3:00 p.m., Young Artist Recital. Claire McCahan, mezzo soprano; John Benjamin, piano. Click here for all the details!
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🎄Adopt A Family Sign-Ups Start November 8🎄
Each year our Adopt a Family Ministry works with local agencies to provide gifts and holiday meals for families in need of assistance. Individuals, couples, and groups can sign up in person to help starting Sunday, November 8 at both campuses. Don't want to wait?
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Register interest in adopting a family to give gifts to here.
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New this year! Sign up to provide specific pantry staples for regular meals here.
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Sign up to volunteer with sorting or pickups here.
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Make a financial donation here.
Contact: adoptafamily@epiphanydayton.org
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The Art and Science of Setting a Stewardship Goal
Ever wonder how the Generosity Committee decides what to ask for each year? Are you curious about the data behind the numbers? Join us on Wednesday, November 11, at 7:00 p.m. in the Far Hills Conference Room to hear how we chose this year’s appeal initiatives and how the budget and giving data shaped our $2,000 per week goal. All are welcome, and questions are encouraged. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Thanksgiving Service and Pie Fest
Tuesday, Nov 24 @ 7 PM
Far Hills Sanctuary
Drop off pre-cut pies in the Celebration Center before worship. All are welcome! Offering benefits Adopt A Family Ministry.
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🎵 Children's Christmas Musical - Chorus Opportunities
Kids in first through eighth grade; preschoolers and pre-K. Details and sign up here.
| | 👨Saturday Men’s Group: Nov 7 @ 9 a.m. in the Far Hills Conference Rm. This week's topic: the PBS series Christianity at a Crossroads (week 4 of 4; find episode here) | | 💻Tuesday Zoom Bible Study meets Nov 10 @ 11 a.m. and focuses on the following week’s Gospel reading. | | 🍽️ ROMEOs Lunch: Wednesday, Nov 11 @ 11:30 a.m. at Bullwinkles, 9 N Main Street, Miamisburg. All men are welcome! Contact Paul Gresham at 937-620-0391. | | 🟢Bingo: Saturday, Nov 14 from 6-9 p.m., Far Hills Celebration Center. Click here for details and prices. Proceeds benefit the Children's Christmas Musical. | | 📰 Starting in January, join Pastor Corey for The Narrative Project, a new monthly discussion group featuring thought-provoking articles from The Christian Century (all participants receive a FREE one-year subscription!). Monthly, choose between an in-person daytime gathering or an evening Zoom discussion. Register here by Nov 18. | | 📖 Women's Morning Book Club: Thursday, Nov 19 @ 10 a.m. | Far Hills Conference Rm. Contact: Kathy Fellers | | 🦃 Young Adult Friendsgiving Potluck: Nov 20 • 5:30-7 p.m. • Abiding Christ Lutheran. Ages 18-39, friends & family. Details & sign up here. | | 🎄Austin Campus: help decorate for Advent! Join us immediately following the 10:30 a.m. service on November 22 to lend a hand to decorate the sanctuary for Advent. Many hands make light work! Contact: Austin Campus Coordinator Brittany Albert. | | 🙏 Thanks to 55 blood donors at last month's blood drive, Versiti received 43 whole blood units, 4 double red units, and 9 platelet units, impacting more than 171 lives! Special thanks to the cookie donors who provided a great selection of sweet treats. 🗓️ Our next blood drive is Saturday, January 2, 2027. | | ⚠️CAUTION at Far Hills: a sinkhole on the east side of the lower parking lot is marked by orange cones. | | The next monthly Church Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18 at 7 p.m. in the Far Hills Conference Room. | | Praise Music Playlist: Find this Sunday's praise songs and listen to them on a playlist compiled by Praise Director Mary Groom. | | Altar Flowers and Eternal Flame: Click here for information on signing up and payment. | |
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.
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Regular 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.
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November 8 - Sunday after Pentecost
Amos 5:18-24, Psalm 70,
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13
November 15 - 25th Sunday after Pentecost
Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18; Psalm 90:1-8, 12;
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30
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