Epic @ Wilshire Avenue

Worship team getting ready; the celebration worship got underway at noon (an hour later than our normal time).


for the 2nd time, Epic is using Wilshire Avenue's sanctuary.


Pastor Erin


Pastor Kevin


Communion


closing worship ... we ended at 2:00pm

Current Series: The Call to Discipleship

Message: WHAT IS A DISCIPLE?

Synopsis: To be a disciple is to be an apprentice, a student, a learner. The call to follow Jesus is a call to discipleship. To state the obvious, but not always practiced, this learning is in relationship to Jesus. It is to center our lives around a living relationship with Christ as Lord in which we grow to be like him. As Mark shows us, being a student of Jesus requires "being with him" and "doing what he does." It is a total commitment to live our lives with Jesus and at his direction.

da dreaded birthday

(Pre-birthday) My work cubicle got trashed with birthday decorations on Friday. We had a nice luncheon at BJ Brewery!


oh great, MORE Calories for my birthday!


Got to burn off those calories on Saturday with a couple guys from the office. We played 9 holes in Pico Rivera in between the rain storms. I actually shot my age (which was not good for this course)!


Do I look disappointed, naw ... just left my lucky golf hat in the car!


Speaking of Lucky, my other friends and I ended up going to a trendy bowling alley/restaurant for dinner instead of Dave and Buster's in the Block in Orange. The scenery at "Lucky Strike" was something. Had a nice fudge malt at Johnny Rockets'.

It was a nice way to ease into another birthday!

Thanks everyone for all the well wishes posted in Facebook and on my Xanga site!

-DB-

Epic Church Jan 20th

Pastor Kevin - announcements


Pastor Erin - Scripture reading (Luke 14)


Pastor Erin on Discipleship


Sound Team


Floor Lead n Media


Worship


Communion


worshipping piggy-back style


Congregational Meeting / budget approval

Current Series: The Call to Discipleship

Message: The Call for Everything

Synopsis: The call to discipleship is total. There are no "half"christians, and there are no easy answers. But there is life and hopeand love! Jesus places a high call on our lives to help us understandthe nature of discipleship. He uses the provocative imagery ofsurrender: surrender in the face of sure defeat to ensure true life. We will look at Luke 14 and the call to Give Jesus everything.

Musical tonight

Went to see Allison & Charis in the local musical production of "Joseph" last night.

Rising Star Allison and one of her fans, Em.

Charis hears Broadway calling her!

A bunch of folks from Epic came out to cheer on the gals!

It was a fun evening for all. Mark wanted to ride on the "camel" but unfortunately it was available for him. Maybe next time, Mark.

-DB-

Epic - Kick off part II

worship rehearsal


sound check


Worship team leader - Harry


view from above


multimedia / sound teams


Mel made announcements


Oasis USA director Paul


Dave How from Oasis Bangladesh


Paul praying for Dave & Oasis Bangladesh


Pastor Kevin - scripture reading from Gal.6:1-10


Slide show for blessings & prayers from last week's communion.


Discussion question


Communion


closing worship set


Closing prayer

Current Series: Kick Off!
Message: A Different Kind of Community - Part II
Synopsis: Some pastoral reflections on some next steps that will help us grow as a different kind of community this year. Will focus talk around the need for CONSISTENT COMMITMENT. What got us here was greater relational investment, and what will continue to help us grow is a more consistent investment in each other.

Spoke on three areas in particular: 1) Being on time as a practice of hospitality and honoring each other 2) giving (pass the plate in 2008!), and 3) participation in house churches.

Epic Church 2008 Kick Off

New Series / direction for 2008


opening worship


Pastor Erin shares vision for 2008


Some of the goals for the new year


Scripture: Joshua 24:15-18


sharing


new Epic logo

Scripture: Joshua 24:19-20

Joshua 24: 21-26

closing worship and communion

The cross covered with blessings and prayers.

Current Series: Kick Off!

Synopsis: It's a new year and time to roll out the plan! We are looking at Joshua 24 to see how God ultinmately resolves all the questions of identity for the Isrealites after Moses. We will consider who God is calling us to be, how to get there, and what is required of each of us to partake in the promised land!