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I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

Bishop Visit

Finance

Congregational Meeting

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Calendar 3

Vestry

Congratulations

Fellowship Activities

Sympathy

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Worship Leaders 5

Days of Blessing 6

Just the Facts 7

F R O M F A T H E R A N D R E W . . .

WHO WE ARE:

The Church of the Epiph-

any is one of 181 parishes

of the Episcopal Diocese

of Virginia, which is one

of 110 dioceses in The

Episcopal Church (USA),

one of 44 member

churches in the worldwide

Anglican Communion.

T H E C H U R C H O F T H E E P I P H A N Y

T H E S T A R January 2019

I am excited to announce that starting in February, a new bible study group will be forming. Our first two meetings will be on February 13th and the 27th at 6:30 pm. After that, we will be meeting twice a month, on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.

This comes from conversations with the vestry and other members of the parish. There is a desire to have more oppor-tunities for formation outside of Sunday mornings. We hope that this will give that opportunity.

The study of scripture is an essential part of the life of faith. The Christian tradition encourages us to read a small portion daily in tandem with our daily prayers. But tackling the bible on our own can often feel overwhelming, with its sheer size, scope, and complexity. It can be easy to become lost in all those chapters and verses. An advantage of a bible study is the shared insight and wisdom of the group. Each person brings their own voice, experience, and viewpoint to the table. Reading and discussing scripture with others will always open it up further. A deeper understanding and connection to the bible is one of the gifts we give each other when we share and talk about it.

If you have any questions, please let me know. Our first two meetings will be important, as they will outline our ap-proach and schedule. All are welcomed. Your involvement in the bible study group will be a gift to your fellow Epiphany members.

In Christ,

Father Andrew+

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Finance & Stewardship

Has been working closely with the Treasurer and Vestry to provide a bal-anced budget for the 2019 calendar year. We want to remind everyone that if you have not yet turned in your pledge card, please do so soon. We have set a tentative date of January 27th for the Annual Congregational meeting where the budget for 2019 will be presented and discussed. Thank you.

Happy New Year! We are so honored to welcome Bishop Ihloff with us this Sunday, January 6th, to lead us in our service of Epiphany. We celebrate this particular day because it is the time that Jesus was re-vealed to the world, the day the Wise men found him, that “aha moment” when the realization that something big is about to happen in your life.

We will have a special coffee hour to welcome the Bishop and the candidates who were Bap-tized, Received, and those Reaffirming their faith. If you can, please bring a snack to share. If you have any questions, contact Joyce, our lovely church hostess, at 262-3594.

We look forward to seeing you all on Sunday.

Faithfully,

Karen

Congregational Meeting

Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 27th @ 9:00 AM, between the 2 services for the Congregational Meeting to

take place.

We will have pastries, donuts and coffee for you to enjoy!

Please come to be apart of this Sunday as we look forward to a great year ahead!

Diaper Ministry Our next distribution day Saturday, January 19, from 9:30 to 12:30. Come and be a part of this exciting new minis-try. Donations of diapers, wipes and paper bags with handles are always appreciat-ed!

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January Parish Calendar

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Chapter 4 will meet on Monday, January 21 at 7:00 PM in the parlor.

If any one is interested in getting in-volved with a chapter, please come and check it out.

Visitors are always welcome!

Vestry Meeting January 15th

@ 6:00 pm

Prayers & Sympathy

of the congregation

are extended to David Tuck & family on the death of his sister, Sandra Tuck Witten, who died on Sunday, December 2nd. Sandra was a former member of Epiphany.

are extended to Nancy Sonne and family on the death of her brother-in-law, Howard Lowell on Friday, December 21.

May their souls and the souls of the faithful de-parted rest in peace.

Congratulations! Carol Cullinan, Dwight Ludwig and Herb Williams who were elect-ed to the Vestry to serve for the next 3 years!

Grant & Rachel Haywood on the birth of their daughter, Reagan Grace Haywood, born on Sunday, Decem-ber 2nd. The very proud grandpar-ents are Eddie & Penny Johnson.

Fellowship Activities

Want to go to Brunch in January??

Sunday, January 20th,

the ‘lunch brunch group’ will be going to lunch at

Crazy Greek, 3641 Cox Road.

If you are interested, please contact

Jean Riddick, 264-0935,

or call Lucy in the office, 266-2503.

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January 6 — Epiphany

Altar Guild: Karen & Randy Holden, Cheryl Lineberry

8:15 AM—Holy Eucharist

Usher: Tad Blackburn

Reader: Lauryn Boyd

10:30 AM—Holy Eucharist

Ushers: Team 1: Scott, Milton, Palmer, Paul, Brian

Lessons: Jennifer Jefcoats, Gray Corbett

Prayers: Gray Corbett

Chalice: Randy Holden, Gray Corbett

Acolytes: All Acolytes

Greeters: Clement Wani, Carol McElhinney

Nursery: Gail Wood

January 13 — Epiphany 1

Altar Guild: Dottie Strabley, Lucy Whitlock, Lauryn Boyd

8:15 AM—Holy Eucharist

Usher: Mike Nicholas

Reader: Sam Craver

10:30 AM—Holy Eucharist

Ushers: Team 2: Brent, Karen, Billy, David, Bob

Lessons: Jeri Anne Townley, Buddy Dunn

Prayers: Buddy Dunn

Chalice: Herb Williams, Randy Holden

Acolytes: Gift Elionai, Jason Ludwig, Sam Tucker, Logan Abernathy

Greeters: Laurie McIntosh, Karen Holden

Nursery: Gail Wood

January 20 — Epiphany 2

Altar Guild: Jean Riddick, Melba Shumaker, Crystal Sarvay

8:15 AM—Holy Eucharist

Usher: Chris Tignor

Reader: Tad Blackburn

10:30 AM—Holy Eucharist

Ushers: Team 3: Eddie, Cory, Frosine, Herb

Lessons: Stacy Mitchell, Randy Holden

Prayers: Randy Holden

Chalice: Gray Corbett, Stacy Mitchell

Acolytes: Nick Ludwig, Elizabeth Nolan, Ellianna Cloyes, Austin White

Greeters: Patty White, Tad Blackburn

Nursery Gail Wood

January 27 — Epiphany 3

Altar Guild: Kathy Jimerson, Carol McElhinney, Kathy Nicholas

8:15 AM—Holy Eucharist

Usher: Paul Jones

Reader: Lauryn Boyd

8:15 AM—Holy Eucharist

Ushers: Team 4: Chuck, Mike, Lee, Kim, Richard

Lessons: Cheri Blackwell, Clement Wani

Prayers: Clement Wani

Chalice: Buddy Dunn, Stacy Mitchell

Acolytes: Drew Gilbert, Camryn Whittlesey, Eric Ludwig, Kayleigh Gilbert

Greeters: Karen Holden, Clement Wani

Nursery: Gail Wood

Worship Leaders for January

Counter: Kim Ludwig, Jean Riddick

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Happy Birthday

January 1 Clement Wani

Joseph Elionai

Alice Elionai

January 4 Wilder Thomas Prevatt

January 6 Blaise Robinson Baynes

January 7 Melanie Skinner

January 9 Marion Magruder

January 10 Ian Carver

January 12 Hudson Anthony Williams

January 14 Garrett Russell

Bryce Thomas Turner

January 19 William Soule Prevatt

January 21 James Mitchell

Debbie Crawford

January 23 Dottie Strabley

Lydia Callaway

January 24 Sue Rasmussen

January 26 Scott Blackwell

Jason Ludwig

January 27 Bailey Nixon

Gray Corbett

Ezra James Axselle

January 28 Jason Williams

January 29 Penn Guyer

Audrey Reinholz

January 30 Aggie Gallagher

January 31 Rosa Elionai

Happy Anniversary

January 1 Milton & Martha Jenkins

January 14 Andrew & Kim Reinholz

January 31 Jeff & Carol Campus

Days of Blessing in January!Days of Blessing in January!

Those who are ill or have special needs:Those who are ill or have special needs:

New to the Prayer List:

Parishioners: Dottie Strabley, Mike Young, Lydia Callaway, Bob Jimerson, Irene Morris, Chip Dunn, David Skinner

Homebound: Sarah Fore, Ray Hampton, Dot Hudson, Charlotte Lovelace, Jackie Martin, Connie Neal, Ina Stickel, Juliet Wynne;

Family & Friends: Dave Holsapple—Stacy Mitchells friend, Sawyer Perkins—friend of Maura & Cora Whitlock, Andy Holden—Randy Holden’s Dad, Jim

Selfe—friend of Gray Corbett, Bucky Turner—friend of Jenn Whitlock, Ritchie Wasiluk—brother of Susie Wasiluk, Geoffrey Gonyo—friend of Jay & Sam Tucker,

Hope Lineberry—Cheryl Lineberry’s granddaughter, Robert Hoffert—Diana Stone’s Dad, Jean Payne—Juliet Wynne’s daughter, Richard Adams—friend of Karen

Holden, John Bryden, friend of Father Andrew, Robert Powell, Sr.—cousin of Lauryn Boyd, Ruth Masso—friend of Kathy Jimerson, Miles Booker Vinson—great-

grandson of Sarah Fore; Jennifer White—Kim White’s sister-in-law, Sherrie Bogie—friend & coworker of Marty Shephard, Mydina Thabet—-Denise Russell’s cousin,

Marvin Blizzard—friend of Mike Nicholas

Those Serving in the Armed Forces especially: Benjamin Hoffert, Patrick Lineberry, Caitlin Mitchell, Bryan Murphy, Billy Tucker,

Andrew Smith and Tyler Watts.

Those expecting a Child: Russell & Elizabeth Jennette, Joseph & Sydney (Strabley) Melton

Prayers for the departed: Sandra Tuck Witten — David Tuck’s sister: Howard Lowell—-Nancy Sonne’s brother-in-law

Standing in the Need of PrayerStanding in the Need of Prayer

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Just the Facts:

Leadership and Contact Information at

Church of the Epiphany

Office address: 8000 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA 23228 Phone: 804-266-2503 inquiry@epiphanyepiscopal.com

Father Andrew Reinholz, Rector 804 266-2503 office (Pastoral care) 1 610-780-1420 (cell)

Lucy Whitlock, Office Administrator lucy.whitlock@epiphanyepiscopal.com

Anita Williams, Music Director

Timon Kenyi, Sexton

Vestry

Karen Holden, Senior Warden

Junior Warden

Marty Shephard, Treasurer

Tad Blackburn, Register

Karen Holden (2019) Clement Wani (2019)

Patty White (2019)

Tad Blackburn (2020) Carol McElhinney (2020)

Laurie McIntosh (2020)

Carol Cullinan (2021) Dwight Ludwig (2021)

Herb Williams (2021)

Office Hours :

Lucy is in the office Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9 am to 2 pm.

Call before stopping by to make sure someone is here to let you in.

May the light of God’s blessing, like the Epiphany star, always guide

you on the path toward Him.