Jill and Mike Lowery (and their son Taylor, far left) career missionaries from American Baptist in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; sharing at Epic Church this morning.
Jacob's worship team rehearsing.
Ingrid working on the sound board.
James training a new member of the media team.
Greeting - Pastor Kevin returns from his summer sabbatical.
Reflections on the 9/11 ten year anniversary.
Opening worship.
Announcements - Mabel.
Special Announcement - Sarah (sharing a need for mentors at her school).
Tithes and Offerings - Mabel.
Counters / Ushers - Long and Janice.
Kristy introduces the Lowery family (Career Missionaries for ABC in the Congo).
Taylor and Jill demonstrate the Congolese "head bump" greeting.
Mike Lowery shares a video about the Pastor's Institute in Kikongo (equipping leaders for ministry in rural churches in the Bandundu region of Congo).
Pastor Mike sharing.
Mike leading prayer for one of the pastoral students who despite personal tragedy completed his pastoral training.
Jill shared about her particular outreach with the women and youth in Kinshasa and throughout western Congo.
Congregational prayer for the Lowery.
Closing worship and prayer.
Benediction - Pastor Kevin.
Luncheon with Jill and Mike Lowery at Angelo's & Vinci's in Fullerton.
Jill continues to share about her mission in the Congo.
Mike enjoying pizza and salad with the Epic crew.
SYNOPSIS: This Sunday, sharing from special guests Mike and Jill Lowery, American Baptist Missionaries in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Epic has been honored to support them through our justice budget and to begin building a partnership with this terrific family. We are excited to have them visit for the very first time!
BONUS Photo:
Ben checking outing "The Dungeon" at Angelo's & Vinci's.
