Epic: Character of a Disciple

Fiona on the sound today


Jacob leading worship today in place of Harry.


opening worship


Pastor Kevin, Kat, and Andrew promoting the April outreach to orphanage in Mexico.


Melanie introducing the representative to Fulleton Interfaith Emergency Service (FIES) and Crop Day walk.


Pastor Erin begins a new sermon series


Matthew 9 (main scripture text)

Art tweaking the sound setting

Carey providing media support to Pastor Erin's sermon

Pastor Erin

Applications / discussion

Closing worship and communion

Pastor Erin's bendiction / closing

Current Series: The Character of a Disciple

Message: Learning

Text: Matthew 9

Synopsis: We turn from the call to discipleship now, to the character of Christ's disciples. Though it is not said enough, perhaps the most profound character trait a Christian can have is a desire to learn.Openness to new ideas, new revelations about ourselves and hunger for more answers area Godly desires and we hope to foster them at Epic with practical application.

Epic Church - The Call to Discipleship (Make Disciples)

an empty room at 8:30am


DB hauling stuff out for set up


Jed on keyboard rehearsing


Art trys his hand at drumming

Becky's team in full rehearsal

another great mediation piece by Andrew Taylor

Serene and I work the sound and lights today

Sarah made announcements

Gia promoted the Spiritual Gifts seminar in March

Pastor Erin reminded those going to Mexico to get those travel documents (including birth certificates and Passports) in order.

Andrew M. gets an Epic send off, he's moving to Nashville to pursue a music career.

Pastor Erin open on the last part of Discipleship

Scripture: Matthew 28

Pastor Erin highlights some key points in Matt. 28

making disciples ...

Applications in disciple making

key action words in Matt. 28

closing applications

Pastor Erin prepares the communion table

Closing worship / communion

Current Series: The Call to Discipleship

Message: Make Disciples

Text: Matthew 28

Synopsis: The crowning point in Matthew is when Jesus proclaims the great commission - go and make disciples of all the world. This commissioning is variously understood throughout the world. But what often goes unsaid is that it is not a call just to evangelism, nor is it optional. It is a wonderful command given to uncertain followers based on the glorious resurrected Christ they relate to.

Epic Church - Call of Discipleship - Excuses

First worship set


Announcements by Ingrid


Tithes & offerings / Pastor Erin praying


Pastor Kevin - main sermon from Luke 14:1 -24


Sermon / series summary

Preparing for communion

Communion prayer

closing worship set and communion

Benediction / closing prayer

Current Series: The Call to Discipleship
Message: EXCUSES, EXCUSES
Text: Luke 14:1-24
Synopsis: In this portion of Scripture, Luke's gospel is particularly concerned with answering the question, "Who will participate in the kingdom of God?" Jesus' answer revolves around a shared meal at a prominent Pharisee's house which concludes with his telling of a parable with the intention of describing to them who will be included and who will be excluded. In the parable, various people make excuses for why they cannot attend the great banquet. In their place, the host asks his servant to invite the the poor, lame, blind, etc. to attend so the party will be full. In context, it is prophetic pronouncement against the religious of Israel who reject Jesus' invitation, and in whose place the poor, lame, blind, etc. will sit. For us today, it begs the question, "When are we going to follow Jesus and live in his kingdom?" The call is not simply to be a Christian (someone who prays the prayer) but to following Jesus with our all. The invitation is for now, and not tomorrow. The call is to follow Jesus today and not put him off for someone or something else, thus making excuses.

Happy Chinese New Year!!

It's the year of the Rat


I'm confused if I'm a "Rat" or a "Pig" (not great choices, huh?!) 'cause technically I was born two days before Chinese New Year (much like my new born niece, Mae).

Oh, well I'm off for Chinese take out at Panda Inn tonight (got a gift certificate to blow)! Happy New Year everyone!

-DB-

Epic Sunday - Discipleship series

Sermon series: The call to Discipleship


Announcement - Daniel


Pastor Kevin


Special music by Andrew (offertory)


Pastor Erin


Main Scripture verse: Luke 9


Pastor Erin


Worship / communion


closing / benediction

Current Series: The Call to Discipleship
Message: Lay Down Your Life
Synopsis: The call to discipleship is a call to lay down our lives.But this isn't a simple call to self abnegation: Jesus does not turn people into robots or rob them of joy. It is a call to a deeper life, a call we see in Gesthemane and a call to live apart from the world.

House Church - early Chinese New Year

Food Theme: Chinese (ahead of Chinese New Year)