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The Examiner The Newsletter of Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Richmond, VA

September 2015 Rally Day—Sunday, September 13

8:30 am-Worship

9:45 am-Sunday School Kick-Off, Sanctuary

11:00 am-Worship with Holy Communion

12:15 pm - Rally Day Picnic & Activities

Please join us for a catered picnic on Rally Day, September 13, following the second service.

Lunch will be served in Price Hall.

Menu: Fried Chicken, Hot Dogs, Var ious Salads, Fruit and Veggies, Chips, Desser t

Suggested Donation: $5/adult and $3/child.

Household Max is $20.

Questions or if you'd like to help, call Beth Barger at 282-6066.

An Inflatable Dry Slide will be set up outside, weather permitting.

On Sunday, September 13, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will have an

opportunity to take part in "God's work. Our hands Sunday” which is a day dedicated to

serving the communities in which we live. Our project will be to create prayer blankets

for cancer patients in our community.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES BEGIN!

Confirmation Orientation for students and parents of both classes is on Wednesday, September 16, from 7pm

to 7:30pm in the Upper Room. This is a “must” for parents of first-or second-year confirmands.

Confirmation class will continue after the orientation from 7:30pm-8:30pm.

On Sunday, September 13, we will return to our Fall worship hours:

8:30 am Worship Service

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Worship Service

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NOTES FROM THE CHOIR LOFT

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY, KEVIN BARGER

Thank you

We are especially thankful to all those who shared their musical offerings with us in

worship throughout the summer. We appreciate your willingness to share your God-

given talents. Our participants this year included Jake Barger, Matthew Barger, Erik

Bartholomew, Sallie Bartholomew, Amelie Bice, William Bice, Chris Crowley, Erin

Freeman, Martin Gordon, Anastasia Jellison, Rowan Keith, Raymond Lai, Will

Lyddane, Bobby Mawyer, Carol McKean, Alice Peyton, Steven Peyton, Richmond

Clarinet Choir, Dennis Saidat, Skylar Schuetze, Connie Tuttle, and the VBS Students.

Thank you!

Epiphany Brass

The brass ensemble adds a rich sound to our worship life on many occasions. Our next offering will be for

Reformation Sunday, October 25. Please contact Kevin at 746-5756 or kevinbarger@epiphanyelca.org if you

are available and willing to play for this service.

It’s Time to Start… All of our groups will begin rehearsals this month. If you have questions about any of our music ministries,

please refer to the music ministry handbook or contact Kevin at 746-5756 or kevinbarger@epiphanyelca.org.

Chancel Choir (11:00) – begins 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, September 9, music room

This group meets weekly on Wednesday evenings and then again at 10:30 on Sunday mornings prior to

worship. Leads worship in song and liturgy and generally offers an anthem in

worship as well. There are opportunities for both chancel choirs to join

together.

Chancel Choir (8:30) – begins 8:00 a.m. Sunday, September 13, music room

This group meets weekly on Sunday mornings at 8:00 a.m. prior to worship.

Leads worship in song and liturgy and offers some anthems throughout the

year. There are opportunities for both chancel choirs to join together.

Epiphany Ringers – begins 10:00 a.m. Sunday, September 13, balcony (NOTE: this time is for the first

Sunday only – regular rehearsals are at 9:30 Sundays)

For those in high school and older, this is our more advanced handbell choir. Plays in worship approximately

every three weeks.

Cherub Choir – begins 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, room 104

Our youngest ensemble for those age 3 or 4 through first grade. Offers anthems in worship generally on the

third Sunday of the month.

Singing Saints – begins 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, music room

Our children’s choir for those in second through sixth grades. Participates in worship leadership about once a

month. Group has a leading role in the annual Christmas Musical.

Music Ministry

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Junior Handbells – begins 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, balcony

This is our beginning handbell choir designed for those in 4th-8th grades. The group has three rehearsal blocks

throughout the year and offers anthems in worship after each block.

Epiphany Brass – to be arranged based on those available for Reformation Sunday.

Open to those in middle school and beyond. Rehearsals are on an as needed basis. Group generally

participates in Reformation Sunday, Christmas Eve and Easter services.

We hope to see returning faces as well as new faces!

It’s not too early – for…

Thinking about the Christmas musical! This year’s musical will be on December

13, and we will need lots of people! So, if you have been thinking about joining

Singing Saints (second grade through sixth grade), now is the time to come on

out! If you have aged out of Singing Saints, there is still room for you to come

act with us! The more the merrier! High school actors, please consider joining us

– more hands make light work for all! We are all ready to go – Don’t miss the

“Loaned Manger!” Contact Kevin at 746-5756 or

kevinbarger@epiphanyelca.org to volunteer today!

Music Ministry cont’d

Acolyte and Crucifer Training

If you are interested in becoming an acolyte or a crucifer, the following dates

are available for training.

Acolytes: Sunday, October 4, 9:45 am.

Crucifers: Sunday, October 11, 9:45 am.

Kim Yucha will come to the Sunday School classes to pick up those who are

interested.

ALTaR FLOWERS

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Faith Formation

Sunday School for All Ages

Rally Day, Sunday, September 13, 9:45 am, Sanctuary

As we begin our Sunday School year we want to share

with you the schedule and classroom locations. For

all ages Sunday School begins at 9:45 am. On Rally

Day, September 13, we will meet in the Sanctuary for

our Sunday School Kick-Off, sit with our classes, and

then will be dismissed to our classrooms.

Beginning September 20, those in the 2 year old

through 2nd Grade classes will begin with Opening

Worship at 9:45 am in Room 104 - the second door on

the left in the Education Wing. They are dismissed at

10:45 from their classrooms. Third graders through 12th graders will meet in their classrooms from 9:45 –

10:45 am. See you all there!

Our 2 year olds through Kindergarteners will use the Spark curriculum, along with the Spark Story Bible.

Each Sunday’s lesson pairs with the Bible readings during worship. Our 1st, 2nd and 3rd Graders will use

Holy Moly., which will look at Old and New Testament stories following the church year. Our 4th graders

will use Whirl, following the Sunday’s lessons. Our 5th & 6th graders will use Connect to look at stories from

the New Testament. Our 7th and 8th graders will use re:form to look through scripture in our daily living. Our

High Schoolers will all meet in Room 200 sharing faith and life topics.

Backpack & Briefcase Blessing

Sunday, September 6, 2015

The start of school is just around the corner! Shopping for school supplies, books, and

fall clothes becomes a part of everyone’s schedule. Make plans to join us on Sunday,

September 6, as we celebrate and bless the beginning of another school year and fall

schedule.

We invite everyone, students and adults alike, to bring their backpacks, laptop bags,

lunch boxes or briefcases to worship either at 8:30 or 10:30 am. We will celebrate and

honor all who will return to school or the fall work schedule.

Downstairs Christian Education Wing

2 Year Olds—Room 100

3 Year Olds—Room 101

Pre-K & Kindergarten—Room 103

1st Grade —Room 102

2nd Grade—Room 104A

Upstairs Christian Education Wing

3rd Grade—Room 203

4th Grade—Room 202

5th & 6th Grades—Room 201

7th & 8th Grades—Upper Room

High School —Room 200

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Adult Faith Formation

Sunday Morning Offerings—9:45 am

Rally Day Celebration Join us Sunday, September 7

at 9:45 am in the Sanctuary as we begin a new Sunday

School year and learn about faith formation

opportunities this fall. After our Opening Celebration

we will participate in the God’s Work, Our Hands

project in Price Hall.

CARITAS Boot Camp Join Kim Johnson and

members of the CARITAS team in the Chapel, as they

provide details on the ins and outs of our ministry to

and with our guests who will be with us October 17-24.

Living the Questions 2.0 Join Pastor Tom Bosserman, beginning, Sunday, September 20 in Price Hall.

People know that at its core, Christianity has something good to offer humanity. At the same time, many have

a sense that they are alone in being a Christian and that "salvaging" Christianity is a hopeless task. What is

needed is a safe environment where people have permission to ask the questions they've always wanted to ask

but have been afraid to voice for fear of being thought a heretic. Living the Questions is for both seekers and

"church alumni/ae" convinced that Christianity still has relevance in the 21st Century. Providing a variety of

topics, Living the Questions helps people explore the future of Christianity and what a meaningful faith can

look like in today's world.

Roots & Practices of Lutheran Christians -Join our called staff, beginning Sunday, September 27 in the

Chapel for conversations based on the Lutheran Christian faith. This class is ideal for new(er) members to

Epiphany and those who want a refresher on Lutheran beliefs. A book will be available for participants.

Tuesday Morning & Wednesday Evening Offerings

Jeremiah & Lamentations Join us Tuesday mornings, beginning September 15 at 10:30 am or Wednesday

evenings beginning, September 16 at 6:30 pm in the Chapel. This fall we will explore the Old Testament books

Jeremiah and Lamentations. We encounter many voices in the pages of these books: the prophet Jeremiah,

sundry kings, Jeremiah’s enemies, and a people at first defiant and later in excruciating torment. In addition,

we hear the voice of God speaking through Jeremiah and Jeremiah’s contemporaries. God, however, does not

just speak “back there” and “then.” The living God speaks to us through the Bible, this book of faith. This

study looks at how God is revealed to us as one who will not rest until we are at last a people whose hearts and

minds are molded to the image and likeness of Jesus.

Parent Chat While the children are making a joyful noise unto the Lord, join us in Room 101 from 6:30-

7:00 pm for light-hearted chats.

Thursday Morning Offering

Moms’ Bible Study Join us Thursday mornings, beginning, September 17. The nursery opens at 9:15 am

and discussion starts at 9:30 am. We meet to share in the study of God’s Word and a time of fellowship with

moms. Our first gathering will be around the Word and brunch, so bring a breakfast item to share.

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Fellowship Ministries

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

All are welcome to join us the third Monday of each month at 10:30 am in the

Parlor, as we discuss the month’s book and share in fellowship together.

Participants take turns selecting the book for the month and leading discussions.

For 2015-2016 year, we will meet September 21, 2015, October 19, 2015,

November 16, 2015, January 18, 2016, February 15, 2016, March 21, 2016,

April 18, 2016, and May 16, 2016.

For our gathering on September 15, we will discuss the book We Are Our

Mothers’ Daughters by Cokie Roberts. Diaconal Minister Christy Huffman will

lead our discussion.

If you have any questions about the Book Discussion Group, please contact

Christy Huffman at 282-6066.

LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY

Our University of Richmond and VCU students are back.

We are excited they are joining us for worship.

Each year we provide opportunities for worship, as well as

times of fellowship and Bible study, for our students. We

provide transportation to and from worship for our UR

students through a rotation of van drivers. These individuals

drive the church van to the UR campus picking up students at the Transportation Hub near the Tyler Haynes

Commons, bringing them to Epiphany for worship and returning them to campus following the service. With

the number of volunteers, a driver would need to commit to two to three Sundays a semester.

On Sunday, September 6, we will have a Welcome (Back) Lunch after the late service in the Star Lodge.

If you are willing to serve as a driver or assist with our semester activities, please contact Christy Huffman or

Pastor Joseph at 282-6066

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September Baptism Birthdays

September Baptism Birthdays 1 - Emily Dietrick

5 - Tatter Hartmann, Henry Waller

6 - Michael Meighan

7 - Arden Ebbesen

9 - Declan Doherty

10 - Melissa Urban, Zachary Woodworth

13 - Roland Anderson, Rachel Bracken,

Matthew Pellmann, William Stafford

16– Aberdeen Stevens, Nathaniel Stevens

17 - Martha Boyer, Hunter Pate

18 - Jim Lydanne

19 - Addison Ozlin

21 - Cliff Johnson,

Ella Johnson, Bryan Melhorn

24 - Lori Mann, Becky Westin

27 - Matthew Newkirk

28 - Madeline Myers, Cathrine

Burger

29 - Abigail Bauer, Abigail Charleston, Mike Greenshields,

CJ Griffith, Will Lydanne

Thank You What a wonderful way to be blessed by receiving the church flowers. My appreciation is most sincere and I

greatly thank everyone.

Mary Lee Leigh

Dear Epiphany Lutheran Church,

Thank you so much for the donation of $500. The money is a blessing and came at the right time! We had an

emergency and needed to buy a bed for one of our youth. Additionally, we bought a toddler car seat for one of

our medically fragile youth. Thank you so much for all of your support! We enjoy working with your

congregation.

Sincerely,

Amy Barbour, Richmond Lutheran Family Services Office

Dear Epiphany Family,

We cannot begin to thank you all for the constant support that you all have given us, always, but most

importantly during the past year throughout dad’s (Russell’s) illness and this summer after his death. Your

thoughts, visits, prayers, cards, meals, help with the funeral and reception, and your overall constant support,

friendship, and love make us forever grateful to God and to our Epiphany family for taking care of us through

this hard time.

In the Peace of Christ,

Joan Reynolds; Mike, Leigh, and Sarah Dunavant; Carrie Reynolds; John, Megan, Anna Catherine, and

Abby Reynolds

New Church Directory

If you have changed any of your contact information within the last year; address,

EMAIL, home phone, cell or work phone, please let the of-

fice know so that we may

update our records.

Thank you!

***New directories will be available on Sunday,

September 13, RALLY DAY! at the Welcome Desk.***

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Epiphany Youth Group

RALLY DAY IS YOUTH GROUP KICK-OFF!

September Schedule

Sun 13 – RALLY DAY and EYG KICK-OFF

Wed 16 – Seventh and Eighth Grade Fellowship (6:30-8pm)

Sun 27 – EYG Gathering

Sunday, September is RALLY DAY

Noon to 2:30 PM

All youth, grades 7-12, are invited to meet in the Star Lodge

All parents are invited to meet in the Chapel

Lunch provided for all

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LAMB’s Basket Food Drive – We will be

handing out grocery bags with a list of needed

food items for The LAMB’s Basket on Sunday,

September 13 immediately following both

services. We hope that you will provide support

either through buying requested groceries or

providing financial support. Needed items

are: Canned Pasta Sauce, Canned Meat,

Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruit, Mac and

Cheese, 16 oz. box of Spaghetti, Cereal, Peanut

Butter, and Grape Jelly. If you wish to

participate, we ask that you bring your donations

to the church by Sunday, October 11. Thank

you so much for your continued support for this

much needed community organization. Any

questions check out our church display or call

Cheryl Hamm at (804) 399-7650.

CARITAS - Our next week is October 17-24 (Congregation Around Richmond Involved to Assure Shelter)

It is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.

St. Francis de Sales

We call upon the congregation to welcome our CARITAS guest from

October 17-24. Again, Epiphany will welcome 40 women for which

we will need over 125 members of our congregation to help provide

them with a warm place to sleep, a place to rest, eat, shower, and

even just a warm smile.

We will have many jobs in which members can volunteer for including cooking and/or serving dinner, making

10 lunches, launder towels, play music or any other gift you have to offer. Sign- up sheets go up September

13th.

Confused on how you can help, what specific duties entail or what CARITAS is all about? Come to our

CARITAS boot camp during the Sunday school hour on September 20th and learn all the ins and outs of the

week. Find out how you can best help and what best fits your schedule. Have questions answered.

CARITAS is Richmond's largest emergency shelter, sheltering up to 110 people per night, and over 1,000

people annually. They provide over 90% of the shelter beds available to single

women. The hard work of 15,000 volunteers and 155 host congregations

creates a safe and hospitable place for our most vulnerable citizens.

Questions? Contact: Kim Johnson at 564-1604 or Andrew Blair at 357-8567

Community Service Ministry

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Contact Beth Barger at 282.6066 or bethbarger@epiphanyelca.org for any of the ministries listed below or for

information about additional areas in the life of Epiphany Church.

Sunday Morning Greeter Coordinator Time Commitment: 1-2hours/month

The Evangelism Team is looking for someone to be the coordinator of our Sunday morning greeters. It's a

"behind the scenes" role for a rather visible and important ministry.

*You would be given a list of people who have indicated that they'd like to be a greeter. You are also welcome

to ask additional folks if they'd like to serve as a greeter.

*Three four-month schedules are sent out about a month ahead of time. (Hanne has stamps in the office.)

*Greeter name tags are pulled out the week or two before and placed on the table in the Narthex. Create name

tags for new greeters.

Contact Beth Barger if you are interested in learning more about this ministry.

HHOPE Shopping Assistants

Time Commitment: 2hours/trip 1 trip/month for 1 year

HHOPE is looking for someone to help our Food Bank shopper

on Monday mornings. We end up putting so much in the cart that

a second person is needed to help gather, load and unload the

boxes.

We already have two people who are helping on the second and

fourth Mondays. Would you be willing and available to help on

either the first, third, or fifth Monday of every month?

Meet at the church at 9:45am.

Ride over to CVFB together.

Load car with food.

Unload once you get back to the church and finish up around

12noon.

You may not be needed every time, and we can switch things

around if something comes up with your

schedule. Of course, if you'd like to go more than once a month,

we can look into that, too. :) Contact Beth Barger if you are

interested.

LAMB’s Basket Food Pantry Time Commitment: 3.5hours/day

Epiphany sends volunteers each month to the

Community Food Pantry to help distribute food

(Fridays) and stock the shelves (Wednesdays). To

volunteer, contact Beth or sign up at the Welcome

Desk. For additional information, call the pantry at

565.8007. Inclement weather? Check channel 8 for

closings, or if Henrico schools are closed, then

LAMB’s Basket is closed.

Ministers Wanted

Epiphany’s Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, September 2; 9:30 am—1 pm

Friday, September 11; 9:30 am—1 pm

Directions from Epiphany to 8419 Oakview Ave:

Take Glenside Dr. North

Turn LEFT onto Staples Mill Rd

Turn RIGHT onto Hermitage Rd

Turn LEFT onto Oakview Ave.

Turn RIGHT onto Second Ave.

Building on the RIGHT on the corner.

Enter through rear door

Matt Greenshields is checking his list before

going shopping. And checking it twice!

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Ministers Wanted - (cont’d)

USHERS NEEDED

As a group, the ushers are very passionate about serving our brothers and sisters in Christ, welcoming guests

and answering any question worshippers may have. It is an easy and great way to impact the lives of our

church family!

As of late, and due to many reasons (age, disabilities/illness, moves, changes of churches), we have lost

several members of the usher team (especially for the late service) which has impacted our ability to schedule

ushers with sufficient time in between assignments. Therefore, we need you and ask that you consider this

opportunity to serve as an usher.

Ushers are scheduled for one month at a time (with a dedicated back-up for weeks when someone is

unavailable) ideally once or twice a year. You can dictate which months you are unable to serve.

Easy-to-complete training is provided (although, if you’ve attended with frequency, you probably already

know the job!) and you would be joining a veteran usher team who can provide “on the job support”.

I invite you to speak to any of the ushers and ask them what’s it’s like, or why they enjoy serving the church in

this capacity.

If you’d like to join our usher team, please contact me at brendan@thepagets.com.

Thank you for your consideration,

Brendan Paget

Requesting Council Member Suggestions from the Congregation

The 2015 Nominating Team, (Carole Alfriend, Jim Johnson and Jim Yucha) is asking for you to suggest persons to be considered for the list of council nominees that will be presented at our annual meeting in November. During the month of September, pew slips will be available for you to recommend persons you feel would be good leaders of our congregation.

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Margaret Miller Circle will meet Tuesday, September 8th at 10 am at Betsy

Williamson's home. This is our annual fall covered dish luncheon. Anyone who may

have an interest in joining or learning about the mission and activities of a Circle please

feel free to call Cheryl Froom 754-7129 or Donna Josephson 883-5955.

We rejoice in welcoming you!

The Clara Sullivan Circle will meet 11 am on Wednesday, September 9th in the

Star Lodge. This will be a covered dish luncheon. Our hostesses are Sophie Wilson and

Martha Boyer. Tatter Hartmann will be a guest and present her report from the VSWO Convention.

New members are always welcome. Call Leanne Spletzer for information (254-2849).

Heidi Michaelson Circle will meet the evening of Thursday, September 10 at 6 pm at the home of

Stephanie Horacek. If you are interested in joining our circle, please contact Tatter Hartmann at 804-741-0276

or tatterh@hotmail.com.

The Coordinating Council will meet on Monday, September 17 at 2 pm in the Par lor .

Please let Leanne Spletzer know if you cannot attend.

WELCA Circles Meet

CALLING ALL COLLEGE ADDRESSES!!!

The church office needs updated mailing addresses for all of

our college/university students. If you are at college/

university or have a child at college/university this fall, please

send updated mailing info to churchoffice@epiphanyelca.org

or drop it by the church office when you come to worship on

a Sunday.

Thank you!!

Altar Flowers

Please remember when signing up for altar flowers to indicate whether you plan to give your flowers for

delivery to hospitalized, homebound or sick member or if you would like to pick your flowers up to take

home.

Remember also to pay for your altar flowers BEFORE the date of which they flowers are scheduled to be on

the altar.

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Fellowship Ministry

Emergency Information

For any EMERGENCY a call should be made quickly to 9-1-1 by anyone who is aware of the situation. The

call will be handled by a Henrico County dispatcher who will send the closest appropriate responder.

An AED - Automated External Defibrillator - is on the wall opposite the Associate Pastor's office door in the

hallway between the Sanctuary and Chapel.

A WHEELCHAIR is stored in the stairwell to the balcony off the Narthex. The wheelchair is to be used only

within the church.

FIRST AID SUPPLIES are at various sites, including the Welcome Desk, Kitchen and Sunday School rooms.

WEDNESDAY EVENING MEALS

Beginning September 16, all are welcome to join us for food, fellowship, and

faith each Wednesday beginning with dinner in Price Hall at 5:45. Choir

rehearsals, Bible Studies, and Confirmation classes are offered.

Suggested donations for the evening meal are $5/adult and $3/child 12 and

under. Household max is $20.00.

Please sign up at the Welcome Desk in the Commons or email the church

office by Monday night at churchoffice @epiphanyelca.org

The menus are posted on the church’s website at www.epiphanyelca.org and

on the sign up sheets.

Are you able to lend a hand with serving or clean up? The sign up sheets are at

the Welcome Desk or contact Beth Barger at 282-6066.

THE EPIPHANY SUPPER CLUB

Fall 2015

THE EPIPHANY SUPPER CLUB brings together singles and couples who

enjoy making new friends in the congregation and sharing meals in one

another’s homes. We gather in groups of six or eight arranged by the

coordinators. Sign-up sheets will be available in “the Commons” from

Sunday, September 6 through Sunday, September 27. Please stop by before

or after the worship services and consider this opportunity for fellowship and

fun. If you are unable to sign-up at the church, but wish to participate in our

fall gatherings, contact coordinators Tom and Pamela Bosserman at 364-6169

or tbosserman.bosserman62@gmail.com.

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Notes to Know

CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL

President—Jim Yucha ‘16

Vice President— Stephanie Paget ‘17

Secretary—Matt Greenshields ‘17

Treasurer—Georgianna Hahn ‘16

Council Members

Jim Johnson ‘16

Carole Alfriend ‘16

Joe Potter ‘17

Ramona Schaeffer ‘18

Lyle Gleason ‘18

Amy Boyle ‘18

OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Thursday 9 am-3:30 pm

Friday - 9 am—Noon

Jennifer Deane

8806 Three Chopt Rd #304A

Richmond, VA 23229

804-426-3126

deanejennifer6@gmail.com

Change of Address: Greta Christ, M. Thomas Lott

4 Chase Gayton Circle Dr. #221

Richmond, VA 23238

Tripp and Diane Dillard

Olivia, Laura

8166 Holly Ln.

Mechanicsville, VA 23111-2224

Margie Ratliff

Ashlee

5500 Kimbermere Ct

Glen Allen, VA 23060

Lucy Grant

14303 Brandermill Woods Trl

Apt B118

Midlothian, VA 23112-4282

Returning Members: Kenneth and Linda (Reny) Astheimer

209 Kinloch Rd

Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103-2911

Megan Kaufmann and Kevin Jones

Samantha Jones

4003 Kensington Ave

Richmond, VA 23221

757-814-7457

mek193@yahoo.com

Jack and Irene Willey

9507 Belle Air Lane

Henrico, VA 23229

804-728-2259

willey32@comcast.net

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During illness or recuperation ~ Mac Alfriend, Ed Frese, Teresa Gigante, Bob Mason, Theresa Nunez,

John Oehler, Joan Reynolds, Marv Ulmer, Wanda Umlauf, and Eddie Westin.

For those serving in the Armed Forces ~

Please continue to keep all those serving our country

to keep us safe and free, in your prayers.

Family and Friends in our Prayers

Sylvia Brown-Howard’s son, Chad

Joel and Carol McKean’s son, James

Bill Stafford’s brother, John

Florence Wingard’s granddaughter, Heather

For the families and friends of those who died ~

Linda Hansen upon the death of her husband Ron.

Joan Reynolds upon the death of her husband Russell.

Leigh Dunavant upon the death of her father Russell.

Seth Brant upon the death of his father Roy.

Mike Long upon the death of his mother Ann.

Margaret Risher upon the death of her brother Dan.

Brent Thomas upon the death of his mother Jeanette.

Mary Ellen Conley upon the death of her father Dennis.

Friends and Family upon the death of Harriet Olden.

Rest eternal grant them, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon them ~

CHURCH STAFF

Pastor – The Rev. Phillip W. Martin, Jr., pastorphillip@epiphanyelca.org

Pastor – The Rev. Joseph L. Bolick, pastorjoseph@epiphanyelca.org

Diaconal Minister – Christine V. Huffman, cvanolinda@epiphanyelca.org

Visitation Pastor – The Rev. Tom Bosserman, pastortom@epiphanyelca.org

Director of Music Ministry – Kevin Barger, kevinbarger@epiphanyelca.org

Administrative Assistant – Hanne Hamlin, churchoffice@epiphanyelca.org

Coordinator of Volunteers – Beth Barger, bethbarger@epiphanyelca.org

Youth Ministry Assistant – Mark Schuetze, markschuetze@epiphanyelca.org

Finance Manager – Dottie Jaggers, dottiejaggers@epiphanyelca.org

Members in Our Prayers

Baptism

July 12 - Dylan Thomas Vavra

August 9 - Blake Steven Braatz, son of Erica and Steve Braatz

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Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church

1400 Horsepen Road

Monument Ave. at Horsepen Road

Richmond, VA 23226

Phone: 804-282-6066

Fax: 804-282-6067

www.epiphanyelca.org

Worship Times Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

(May 24-September 6,

8:30 and 10:30am)

Wednesday Healing/Holy

Communion 11:00 a.m.

Non-Profit Org.

U. S. Postage Pd.

Richmond, VA

Permit # 711

a congregation of the ELCA

Address Service Requested

Audio recordings of sermons can be located on our website from our

main page “For sermons, click here”. Links to the pastors’ sermon blogs may

also be found there.

From The Archives

September 1953 – the newly organized Tuckahoe Rescue Unit began life housed in the Church's 6-car garage.

Occupancy continues for 18 months.

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