Epic - Creativity

Welcome - Pastor Erin


Opening Worship - Jacob


Advent Litany - Pastor Kevin


Announcements - Rick


Offerings - Pastor Kevin


Biblical Pop Quiz


Scripture Reading - Pastor Erin


Creativity in the Bible


Discussion Questions


Erin shows offer his prized possession from daughter T'ea


Quote from Abraham Kuyper


Three Epic Artists are interviewed


Pastor Erin


Scripture - Exodus 36


Closing Worship n' Communion


Closing Prayer and Benediction

SERIES: OPENING OUR GIFTS
MESSAGE: Creativity
TEXT: Exodus 35
SYNOPSIS: Art is a clue to the true nature of grace: a gift of love and vision for no other purpose than delight and storytelling. In our creativity we reflect the virtues of God. Even Martha Stewart. Kind of.


Bonus Photos: Epic's Christmas Card Workshop - supporting Solidarity.


Lunch was provided!


Angie provided materials and instructions


Everyone put their creative juices to work!


There were several different card stations


We were able to turn out a good number of cards!


Here's one of mine!


Even Kong had a great time making Christmas Cards!!

-DB-

Epic - Hope

Welcome - Pastor Erin


Mediation - Andrew


Opening Worship - Art's team


Announcements - Pastor Kevin


Offerings after "Mingle" - Pastor Kevin


Pastor Erin continues series on "Opening Our Gifts"


Discussion Question


Pastor Erin shared what he and his brother eagerly awaited for one Christmas ...


Isaiah 35


Luke 7


text from W. Brueggeman's "The Prophetic Imagination"


Personal Sharing on Hope - Gia


the Checklist for hope


Closing discussion question / application


Closing worship and communion


Benediction - Pastor Erin

SERIES: OPENING OUR GIFTS
MESSAGE: Hope
TEXT: Isaiah 35
SYNOPSIS: Hope is the lifeblood of Christ's community, and it has a practical, joyful expression! At the beginning of the advent season, we will strengthen our hearts with the comfort of what is to come!

Epic - Hospitality

pre-service


Welcome - Pastor Kevin


Meditation - Andrew


Opening Worship - Jacob's team


Announcement - Pastor Erin


El Sauzal Gift Drive - Andrew


Christmas Card Workshop - Angie


Tithes and Offering - Pastor Erin


Pastor Kevin reflecting


Scripture from Luke 14 and Matthew 25


Additional scripture from Matthew 25


Discussion Question


Personal Sharing on Hospitality - Greg, Sandee and Brice


Recommended reading: "Making Room" by Christine D. Pohl


Closing prayer


Closing worship


Directions for the Potluck

SERIES: OPENING OUR GIFTS
MESSAGE: Hospitality
TEXT: Luke 14, Matthew 25
SYNOPSIS: Hospitality is a subject deserving more than one sermon, simple in concept but often complex in practice. But in our time, the hope is to discover that Christian hospitality extends beyond what might be expected of the larger society. Jesus himself is our compelling reason for an ethic of hospitality - for he is both host (welcoming all) and guest (incarnate, needing a place to lay his head) all at the same time. What is the range of hospitable acts? How do we practice better hospitality as individuals and as a church community? We will hear from some of our best practitioners to get an idea of what it can look like.

Bonus Photos: Scenes from the "Crockpot-luck"

The line forms


Yum!


Ed is attacking!

The plot, uh the pot thickens ...


The younger folks enjoying lunch


Sometimes one plate isn't enough (Sandee is being a great mom to Karina)!


A great turnout for lunch today!

-DB-