Announcements for August 11, 2019

ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES SUNDAY Adult Bible Class — This class, taught by the pastors, meets at 9:15 a.m. in the AFLC gym. The current study is: Encounters With Jesus. The 101 Class: "Discovering the Lutheran Faith" — This class, taught by the pastors, is for those who are interested in learning more about the Lutheran Church, Epiphany in particular and is required for those desiring membership at Epiphany. It is held on Sunday morning at 9:15 a.m. in room 202 of the AFLC. The next class will begin on September 8, 2019! The 201 Class: The Lutheran Difference: Daily Prayer — We look at the Lord's Prayer to engage God's holiness, provision, forgiveness and protection in prayer. This class meets on Sunday in room 207 of the AFLC at 9:15 a.m. Contact Kevin Ayres, Jeff West or Rick Wolff for more information. MONDAY Ladies' Bible Study — This Bible Study is open to women of all ages; it’s a chance to gather together in fellowship and friendship. This class meets every Monday at 9:30 a.m. in room 203 of the AFLC. The next study will be Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle by Barb Roose. This class will resume on August 19, 2019! TUESDAY Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study — This study, open to men and women, meets from

4:00 - 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday in room 202 of the AFLC. The current study is a six-week series by Kyle Idelman entitled, Not a Fan: Becoming A Completely Committed Follower Of Jesus. Contact Saul Pontifes for more information.

THURSDAY LifeLight Bible Study — This class meets weekly on Thursday at 9:15 a.m. in room

203 of the AFLC. The next study is on the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. This class will resume on September 12, 2019!

FRIDAY Men’s Bible Study Group — This class meets at 5:30 a.m. on various Friday

mornings (check the weekly schedule) in the main building kitchen. The current study is called Paul: A Biography by N.T. Wright.

SATURDAY Men's Bible Breakfast — The men of Epiphany meet on the second Saturday of the month in the gym at 7:30 a.m. for Bible Study, breakfast and fellowship.

ANNOUNCEMENTS IT’S ALMOST TIME TO SIGN UP TO HAVE YOUR PICTURE TAKEN — Scheduling appointments for Epiphany’s new photo directory will be available on our website (www.ShiningTheLight.org) beginning August 12; just click on the Lifetouch banner at the top of Epiphany’s homepage to schedule. “In-person” sign-ups will be available August 25 - September 15 (or until full) before and after worship services. Schedule your appointment early to get the best date and time for you! Photo portraits will be taken Tuesday September 17 through Saturday, September 21. Each family that is photographed will receive a complimentary 8” x 10” portrait and a free directory from Lifetouch Church Directories. HERE WE STAND PROJECT FILES AVAILABLE — Reference documents from the May Town Hall Meeting are now available for review at the Welcome Centers and on our website at www.ShiningTheLight.org/hws. Check out the conceptual drawings, the congregation questionnaire

results and more to become familiar with the project to improve our facilities and space utilization on campus. The objective of the Here We Stand project is to help Epiphany better "shine the light of God's love on all people". A Special Voters' Meeting will be held on Sunday, August 25 to decide on our design path. ARE YOU GRIEVING THE DEATH OF YOUR SPOUSE? — Join us Sunday, August 11 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary for Loss of a Spouse by GriefShare. Loss of a Spouse is a 2-hour seminar for people grieving a spouse’s death. The seminar features video interviews with counselors, grief experts and widowed men and women. Everyone who attends will receive a booklet with over 30 short readings on how to live with grief and eventually rebuild your life. There is a $5.00 fee for this event. For more information or to register, contact Cindy Eppelheimer at 281-485-7833 or cindy@epiphanypearland.org. GOODTIMERS — Goodtimers will meet on Monday, August 12 at 9:30 a.m. for fellowship, fun and games. They meet in room 104 of the AFLC (downstairs) for fellowship and then begin at 10:00 a.m. with devotions followed by games. If you want to stay for lunch, please bring a covered dish to share. Desserts are furnished by the hostess. The hostess for August is Janice Jeske. Anyone who is 50+ is welcome to join us. For more information, contact Evelyn Rohne. NEW TUESDAY AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDY — This study, open to men and women, meets from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday in room 202 of the AFLC. This study is a six-week series by Kyle Idelman entitled, Not A Fan: Becoming A Completely Committed Follower Of Jesus. If Jesus were to sit down with you right now and have a DTR (Define the Relationship) conversation, how would you respond? Are you truly his follower or just a fan—or perhaps someone who doesn't even care about the difference? Not a Fan invites you to make Jesus not merely the object of your admiration, but the very center of your life. Contact Saul Pontifes for more information. ATTENTION LADIES! — You are invited to attend the Altar Guild meeting this Saturday, August 17 at 9:30 a.m. in the narthex. No experience is necessary, only willing hearts and hands to join this special service to our Lord. HOUSTON LUTHERAN CHORALE — The Houston Lutheran Chorale is seeking new singers to celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ in music and song. No auditions are required. Rehearsals begin next Sunday, August 18 and are held two Sunday afternoons each month from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 800 Houston Avenue in Houston. Concerts are scheduled for December 6 at Memorial–Katy, December 7 at Lord of Life–The Woodlands and December 8 at Trinity–Downtown. For more information call 832-489-6773 or for a proposed rehearsal schedule visit our website at www.hlc-tx.org. MEALS ON WHEELS COMING SOON! – Epiphany members will be delivering meals the week of August 19-23. Volunteers are needed to pick up and deliver meals to shut-ins in the Pearland area; it only takes 2 ½ to 3 hours one day during that week and it is greatly appreciated. If you can you help, please contact Lillian Barath at 281-485-3711. NEW LADIES' BIBLE STUDY BEGINS AUGUST 19 — The Ladies' Bible Study will resume on August 19. They will be studying Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle by Barb Roose. In this six-week Bible Study on the Book of Joshua, we will join God’s people as they arrive on the edge of the promised land only to find themselves in hostile territory, faced with fear and uncertainty. As we dig into the story of how Joshua and the Israelites claimed God’s promised victory, we’ll discover that winning the worry battle requires more than having faith; it requires learning to fight in faith! Following their bold, courageous footprints, we’ll learn how to fight in faith as we internalize God’s promises, draw strength from God’s faithfulness, act in obedience to God’s commands, and believe what our limitless God can do. Through in-depth study of how God gave the Israelites victory over their enemies and generously blessed them, too, we’ll be equipped with biblical wisdom,

encouragement and practical tools that will enable us to overcome our daily worry struggles as well as the bigger battles of fear that we face. This Bible Study is open to women of all ages; it’s a chance to gather together in fellowship and friendship. This class meets every Monday at 9:30 a.m. in room 203 of the AFLC. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP CENTER — The International Friendship Center (IFC) is up and running with very successful ESL (English as a Second Language) classes. We have had over 10 students come through our doors and more are joining all the time. We would like to continue to grow this outreach program through the summer. We are in need of volunteers to teach and/or converse with the students on Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings in July and August. Please contact Tammy Green at ifcepiphany@yahoo.com for details. WASN’T THAT A GREAT SERMON? — Have you ever wished you could listen to a sermon again? Sermons are available online. Go to www.ShiningTheLight.org. Click on the media button, then sermons and choose the sermon you wish to listen to. This is a great way to access the sermons 24/7 for travelers, those who missed a Sunday service or those who just want to hear a sermon again.

Parents and Kids (3 years - 12th Grade)

Join us as we launch into a new year of

youth and children’s ministry. Don’t miss

your chance for: information on the year,

FREE food and games!

Launch Day 2019

August 18 at 9:15 a.m.

Gym