OUR CHURCH STAFFEpworth’s members are our ministers. The professional staff who assist us are:

Children’s Director ...............Whitney WeyenethChoir Director ...................................Lyn PharrisChurch Administrator ....................Susan SniderCustodians ......Martha Conklin & Barbie WebbMusic Director ......................................... Bob LeeNursery Worker ........................Martha ConklinPastor ......................... Rev. Earnestine Campbell

COMING UP...Sunday, August 2 9:00 a.m. Online Announcements 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School via Zoom 11:00 a.m. Livestream Worship 6:30 p.m. AA Group MeetingTuesday, August 4 6:30 p.m. AA Group MeetingWednesday, August 5 7:00 p.m. Devotional & Prayer Meeting Via ZoomThursday, August 6 10:00 a.m. Nathan Patterson/Wesley Sunday School Class Meeting @ Epworth 12 noon Prayer Team Meeting via ZoomSunday, August 9 9:00 a.m. Online Announcements 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School via Zoom 11:00 a.m. Livestream Worship 6:30 p.m. AA Group Meeting

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CONTACT US2400 Devonshire DriveColumbus, GA 31904

Church Office (706) 322-6973Pastor’s Cell (706) 992-9147

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CONTACTING YOUMost of the church’s communication is through e-mail and texting. We send two e-mails each week—a newsletter on Monday, an email reminder of Sunday worship and texts during the week. We also use e-mail to send important meeting reminders and other information. Epworth has a free text messaging solution hosted by Remind. Sign up now by texting ‘@epworth1’ to 81010. Help us contact you by ensuring the church office has your current e-mail address.

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PASTORAL COUNSELINGOur church partners with The Pastoral Institute to offer counseling for individuals and families at deep discounts. Call the church for more information or call the Pastoral Institute at 706-649-6500 to schedule a telehealth appointment. Telehealth appointments only until further notice.

2020 FLOWER CALENDARSign up to purchase flowers for the sanctuary in honor or memory of loved ones. Arrangements are $50 each. Upcoming available dates are August 9, 16, 23 & 30. For more available future dates, see the calendar attached to the office window or call or email the church office.

August 2, 2020

Epworth connects and equips all kinds of people to SEEK, SERVE, and SHARE Christ.

OUR STEWARDSHIPJuly 26, 2020

Tithes & Offerings: $3,170.00 Received To Date: $155,124.99Needed To Date: $169,529.94

Attendance:Live Online Viewers 93

MEMORIAMGiven to the Choir fund in memory of Tommy

Mayton by Sidney & Mary Lee Crews and Lee Rogers.

Given to the Discretionary fund in memory of Susan Davis by Robert & Maxine Willis.

Given to the Parsonage fund in memory of Susan Davis by Lee Rogers.

Given to Feeding Our Neighbors at Rose Hill in memory of Tommy Mayton by Jeanne Guilbeault.

Given to Wynnton Neighborhood Network in memory of Susan Davis and Sibyl Wells by Susan Snider.

UPDATING THE PRAYER LISTIf there are those you know who have had their prayers answered and can be removed from the list or someone who needs to be added to the list, call, email, or leave a note with updates with the church office. See the next page for the current prayer list. Take a moment and pray for those listed.

ONLINE REVIEWS MATTERHave you written one? Take a few minutes to write a review of your experience at Epworth through Google, Facebook, or Yelp. This is a way to let our community know about us. Let’s spread the word of what God is doing at Epworth and in our community. This is a way to connect with new people outside of Epworth.

WHAT’S HAPPENINGChildren’s Sunday School Web Conference - Our children are meeting via Zoom on Sundays, at 9:30 a.m., for Sunday school. Download the Zoom app, enter meeting ID 984 5243 5667, password, “jesusyall.” Alternatively, you can click on the link in our weekly e-mail or on Facebook.

Wednesday Devotion & Prayer via Zoom  - We meet at 7:00 p.m. each Wednesday via Zoom. Download the Zoom app to your device and use the meeting ID 913 1858 5591, password “jesusyall.” Alternatively, you can click on the link provided in our weekly e-mail or on Facebook. A phone-in option is available if needed. I hope many of you will join us for this time of devotion and sharing.

Nathan Patterson/Wesley Sunday School Class Meeting - Thursday, July 30, at 10 a.m., under the porte-cochere with social distancing. You can bring your own chair or use a church chair. Wearing a mask is required. Join us!

Prayer Team Meets via Zoom - The Prayer Team meets each Thursday at noon. Contact Margaret Gosden via phone, email, text, Facebook, Messenger or through the church office to share your prayer request. All requests are kept confidential unless sharing is stated.

South GA Annual Conference - The virtual one-day annual conference session is Saturday, August 15, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. The following services will be streamed live on the conference website: August 8 - Commissioning Service, 2 p.m.; August 9 - Ordination Service, 4 p.m.; August 11 - Retiree Recognition, 7 p.m.; August 13 - Memorial Service, 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.sgaumc.org/annualconference.

STAY INFORMEDChurch Council Extends In-person Worship Date - Updated guidance from the GA Governor’s office continues to inform our decision to not re-open our facilities to in-person worship services until after August 11. We can expect further guidance closer to that date for our next step.

Online Worship Attendance Counts Live Viewers Only - The South Georgia Conference is collecting statistics for online viewership. It will not be counted for regular attendance, but this information may be used in the future. We can count only the number of viewers who are watching the service live during the 11 a.m. broadcast. If you are watching multiple online services as I am sure many people are, consider watching Epworth’s service during the live broadcast and watching others at later times. Thank you in advance!

Worship Livestream Continues - The videos from the past Sundays are available on Epworth’s Facebook page and a video and audio version on our website by clicking “Listen & Look,” then “Our Media Player.” We will continue to hold livestream this Sunday. Invite people to join us as we offer this content. We want to continue to bring resources that lead us in faithfulness and discipleship. You can join us by going to https://epworthumc.freeonlinechurch.com/live or on Epworth’s facebook page live at 11 a.m., with announcements at 9 a.m.

“Like” Our Church on Facebook – Our church maintains an active Facebook presence. You can follow the latest news updates from our church at www.facebook.com/epworthcolumbus. Use your social network to share events at our church with family and friends.

MISSIONSAugust Mission Focus - Wynnton Neighborhood Network. Our goal is to collect 300 items. Place items on the mission cart. Drive-thru drop-off will be Saturday, August 22, from 10 a.m. - 12 noon, at the church. See the detailed list on the next page.

Look Who Has a Facebook Page - Wynnton Neighborhood Network! WNN would appreciate your sharing and liking their page at https://www.facebook.com/Wynnton-Neighborhood-Network.

Rose Hill & Casseroles for a Cause - The casseroles will be a year-long mission to support Feeding Our Neighbors at Rose Hill and to help those in the congregation who may need a meal. Pick up the provided recipe and large pan or two small pans from the mission cart. Make the casserole, return it to the church and place it in the freezer in the kitchen.

Tree of Life Memorial - Memorials can be made for members of the Epworth UM or Hamp Stevens UM Churches. The minimum donation for an engraved leaf is $50. Forms are in the information rack in the foyer or on our website. The tree is displayed in the narthex. Money received helps supplement the budget.

Sustained Giving Needed During These Times - Please remember to continue your financial support to the church during these in-person cancellations by mailing in your offering, bringing it by the church, or exploring our online giving at www.epworthumc.com/donate. Without the passing of the collection plate in worship, the convenience of in-person offerings is lost. We are always thankful for your faithfulness.

EPWORTH PRAYER LISTChurch FamilyFred & Emilie Carswell Jimmy Bridges Brenda Karastury Annette Taff Ron & Betty Sawyer Vanessa Desoto Thrower Family James FairclothBarbara & Bill Stubbs Kernodle Family Daniel Family Helen Batastini Jerry Chase Judson Mullican Barbara Watson Becky Britton Jeanne Guilbeault Bobby Clark Joe Flynn Davis Family Evie Green Susan Stark Extended Church Family Steve & Carol Guilbeault Michael Taff David Olson Mark Oliver Dotty Baker Katie Leach Andrew Wade Patricia WaldoLaurie Osteen Preston Silvernail Dora Spires Willie Ryles Judy Patterson Cassie Prochaska Billy Hill Kim Jordan Dorothy Ogg Bruce Chapman Charles Holmes Marilyn Buck Danny Chidester Beth Goodwin McDaniel Family Stephanie Bryan Adams Family Hattie Campbell Robin Grantham Dana ThurstonRalph & Sandy McGough Diane Wiggins Cody Kane David Garner Jimmy & Carol Chapman Cristina Mattocks Robbins Family Jennifer Vaughn

Independent/Assisted Living/Nursing Home Covenant Woods - Linda Coleman, Carol Osteen, River Place - Betty Cummings, Jane Sanders, Helen Pharris Anne WilsonKings Bridge (Atlanta, GA) - Blount King The Gardens at Calvary - Judy Frantz Magnolia Manor - Doris Halouska, Fred Carswell The Lodge (Bessemer, AL) - Lorene CarlislePhenix City Health Care - Anne Whitehurst Wesley Glen (Byron, GA) - Nancy Hiller

Please continue to pray for our homebound people. They would love a call or text!

If the prayer list needs to be updated, please call, email, or leave anote with updates with the church office. Thank you for your help!

WYNNTON NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK NEEDS:

• Canned soup• Canned fruit• Canned vegetables• Canned meat• Canned tomato products• Mac & cheese• Spaghetti sauce• Noodles• Rice• Jelly• Peanut butter• Toilet paper• Laundry detergent (powder or pods)• Bar soap• Monetary donations

Place items on the Mission Cart or bring them on Saturday, August 22, between 10 a.m. - 12 noon, under the porte-cochere for a Drive-thru Drop-off. Monetary donations are always appreciated. Donations are used for utility assistance and to purchase fresh food products.