Epic: Why we have baskets?

Mediation presentation - Andrew


Worship - Harry's team


Media - Tony


Sound Team - Joy


Tithes & Offerings Counters


Offertory prayer - Michael


Special announcement - Ryan


Joya update - Pastor Kevin


Mid-service mike swap - Joy


Discussion question


Pastor Kevin


Scripture - Matt. 25


Scripture - Matt. 25


Scripture - Matt. 25


Follow up discussion question


Scripture - Matt 6:19-21


quote from Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove's "God's Economy"


communion


Closing worship


Benediction - Pastor Kevin

SERIES: WHY? - Behind What We Do At Epic

MESSAGE: WHY WE HAVE BASKETS
TEXT: Matthew 25:14-30
SYNOPSIS: In this series, we examine 10 common elements of our life as Epic and explain the thinking and theology behind them. Some of these practices are uncommon in other churches and can even be a mystery to our own congregation. Not only do we want to shed some light on why we do what we do, but invite the appreciation and embracing of who we are. This week we look at the reason we pass baskets for offering. Christians often underestimate the connection between money and spirituality, between life with God and the way money has the power to shape us toward competing ends. What do our baskets represent at Epic? What do they say about our community and what we believe?

Bonus Photos:

da gals behind the soundboard

Epic: Why do we take communion each week?

SERIES: Why?

MESSAGE: Do we take communion each week?
TEXT: TBD
SYNOPSIS: Communion is the center of worship because it's when we interact with God as he commands, receiving once again. Remembering what is truest and central to our faith. Communion is where the world makes sense again.

(Sorry no photos this week - gone fishing with Pastor Kevin and Rick T.)

Weekend Trip to Mammoth

Friday- October 16, 2009


Well, the 5 .5 hour drive to Mammoth didn't start off as well as I would have hoped; I got a 6 inch crack on my windshield on Hwy 395 between Adelanto and Ridgecrest from a passing Toyota!


Our first stop in the Eastern Sierras was in Lone Pine for bait and fishing supplies


here's my faithful Acura CL outside of Lone Pine in the area called "The Sand Trap"


"The Sand Trap" was part of the "beach" area of the Lone Pine Creek that fed into the Los Angeles Aqueduct. Unfortunately, we didn't catch anything here.
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Here's the fenced off portion of the LA Aqueduct


We also tried fishing at this spillway area in Big Pine but no luck either.


Rick fishing at the Spillway


Outside of Bishop, we saw some of the Fall foliage


We checked into our condo for the weekend in Mammoth


After unloading our luggage and catching some MLB action on TV, we head for Lake Mary


Kevin and Rick scope out some fishing spots


They actually did pretty good with their Powerbait and garlic dip


After fishing, we had dinner at a new place in Mammoth


I had the chicken and rib combo there.

Saturday, October 17, 2009


On Saturday morning, we tried Lake Mary again but it was crowded and no one was getting any bites so we moved on to Lake George.


Here's a towering formation called Crystal Crag, you couldn't help but to stare at it as it dominated the surrounding landscape around Lake George and Lake Mary.


The three of us took this long hike thru the snow with the drifts as deep a foot or more.


Here's Kevin and Rick fishing next to the giant boulder


a line of fly fisherman practice their skills as Kevin looks on.


After a late lunch at Carl's Jr in Mammoth (and watching the USC vs ND football game), we head out to Lee Vining to try out one of my favorite fishing spots.


I did okay, I "limited" in about an hour or less before darkness.


We stopped by the Whoa Nellie Deli at the Mobil gas station in Lee Vining for some gourmet food


Kevin got the Calmari sandwich


Rick got the Lobster Taquetos


I got the Port Carnitas Tacos with the Tomatilla Salsa and beans

Sunday - October 18, 2009


packing day at 8am


We grabbed breakfast at a favorite local hangout


We all had great meals for breakfast!


Yum!


On the way back we stopped at Schats Bakery in Bishop to pick up sometime for home.


I couldn't resist shooting some photos inside Schat's and got yelled at by one of the workers!


on the way back, Rick wanted to pick up his favorite peppers especially after reading that the company was going out of business (produced locally in Lone Pine area).


Rick and Kevin ran into the local Lone Pine market and picked up several jars of the peppers ...

So we headed back to Los Angeles loaded with Shepherd bread, Peppers, and Trout; it was a short but great weekend full of fishing, fellowship and food!

-DB-