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A Discipleship PathPlans for Growing Your FaithEpworth United Methodist Church6450 Allisonville RoadIndianapolis, IN 46220(317)-251-1481epworthindy.org
Epworth United Methodist Church is a church with a mission:To make disciples of Jesus Christfor the transformation of the world.We also hold to a vision that those who choose to live asJesus’ disciples will express that commitment with acts of:Loving, Growing, and ServingEverything we do as a church is connected to our missionand vision.In addition to our mission and vision, we also seek to reflectthe things we hold in high value:Radical HospitalityPassionate WorshipIntentional Faith DevelopmentRisk Taking Mission and ServiceExtravagant GenerosityThoughtful Prayerand Biblical Study
What is A Discipleship Path?A path can be described as a trail formed by the feet ofpeople or animals. It is also a way of life, conduct, or thought.Paths can be straight and simplistic, but more often than not,paths are found to be winding and mysterious. Not everyonerecognizes their path, where to go, or sometimes even whereto begin. Here at Epworth, we use the language of path as aword to guide you in the different levels of growing as adisciple, typically organized through Bible study or someother form of spiritual formation by topic.What you’re holding in your hands is a guide for those of youwho are looking to take charge of your own spiritualdevelopment. Through this guide, you can view all of theavailable options, the various pit stops along the way inwhich you can relax and pitch a tent for a little while beforeheading out on your path once more.While your path may look different than anyone else’s, theyare all designed to lead you to the same conclusion: becominga disciple of Jesus Christ who is identified by their acts ofloving, growing, and serving.As we begin this journey, you will notice many of the classesare focused on loving. Over the next three years (2018-2020)we will be focusing on the various aspects of our vision,beginning with loving (2017-18), following up with serving(2018-19), and concluding with growing (2019-20).If you have any questions, we would really love to speak withyou, feel free to contact us using the information below.Rodney Frieden Senior Pastor rodney.frieden@inumc.orgPat Engel Director of Discipleship engelp@epworthindy.orgAaron Taylor Director of Family Ministry taylora@epworthindy.org3
LegendAcknowledging that everyone’s path is unique, we wanted totake into consideration that we all have different startingpoints for each particular area of growth.We’ve done our best to craft courses and events to helpeveryone achieve growth, no matter what their backgroundin the point of emphasis.Therefore, along the path it will be important to watch outfor the road signs which will guide you to the path that isright for you, but in order to use them, you’ll need to have asolid understanding of what these signs mean.Level One—Getting StartedThese courses, events, etc. are perfect forsomeone with an entry level of understanding,or even no understanding at all.Level Two—Growing Our FaithMaybe you know quite a bit about the subjectmatter, but don’t really feel like an expert in it.Then Level Two courses and events are perfectfor you.Level Three—Setting RootsYou’re fairly experienced in the subject, but youfeel like there’s still room to grow. That makesyou a perfect candidate for Level Three coursesand events.4
Getting StartedJust like any tool, this catalog would be useless if you weren’ttaught how to use it. So, let’s walk through developing ADiscipleship Path.Sunday MorningWorshipWorship is the most foundational act of loving that we can dotogether, because as we come together at 9:30 every Sundaymorning, we are practicing loving God, loving ourselves, andloving others. This part of your discipleship path is easy, it’salready laid out for you! Now all you have to do is be there.Sunday SchoolNow, this is where things get a little tricky. There are anumber of options available to you on any given Sundaymorning. You can choose to join any of our available groups(page 35), select to attend one of our available classes (pages14-30), or even choose to serve with our children or studentministry. If you need some extra assistance in developing aplan for Sunday School , feel free to contact our Director ofDiscipleship, Pat Engel, at engelp@epworthindy.org.Sunday EveningCoursesWe have a number of different courses (pages 14-30) tochoose from on Sunday Evenings that last anywhere fromfour to six weeks, spread throughout the year.ServingThere are also several opportunities to serve in our FamilyMinistry by helping out with Club 345, or volunteering to helpout with our Youth Group.5
WeekdayGroupsWhat do you enjoy doing? Epworth has many differentaffinity groups for individuals to join together in fellowship.There are groups for people who enjoy to sew, to craft, toread, and even groups for people who simply enjoy drinkingcoffee. You can find our full list of groups on page 35.StudiesThere are many Bible Studies to choose from here atEpworth, including a Pastor-led Bible study offered onTuesday nights and Wednesday mornings, and a lay led BibleStudy offered on Thursday evenings.OtherRetreatsDo you ever just need to get away? Maybe it's for a week, orjust for a day, but our retreats are an excellent opportunity todo so. You can take some time to just be with God and others.WorkshopsAre you the hands-on type of person? Do you love learningpractical skills that will influence your faith? Then ourworkshops are perfect for you. They range from an hour to acouple hours and tackle specific aspects of faith formation.Mission TripsMission Trips are offered throughout the year, and can be assimple as helping out down the street at a local food pantry,traveling domestically to one of our mission partners, like theJubilee project in Tennessee, or travelling globally with ourmission partners at Mission: Guatemala.6
Potential PathsA Beginner’s PathJoin A Sunday Morning GroupInformation on Page 35Get to Know EpworthJanuary 7/April 8 10:45amHow to Read the BibleJanuary 14—February 11 6-7:30pmMen’s RetreatMarch 31 8-4:00pmLiving As United MethodistsApril 15—May 27 10:45amGrounded: A Women’s RetreatApril 21—22The United Methodist PathFive Marks of A MethodistOctober 1—November 12 10:45amTop 10 United Methodist BeliefsJanuary 14—February 11 10:45amLiving As United MethodistsApril 15—May 27 10:45amThe Prayer PathWesleyan Way of PrayerNovember 12—December 10 6-7:30pmThe Lord’s PrayerJanuary 14—February 11 6-7:30pm
The Family PathSacred DaysOctober 1—November 12 6-7:30pmThanks for the LeftoversNovember 26 6:00pmA Night In BethlehemDecember 17 6-8:00pmFamily Game NightJanuary 7 6-7:30pm7 Things Wesley Wanted Us to Do for KidsJanuary 14—February 4 10:45amTotal Family MakeoverApril 15—May 27 10:45amWalking Through the Church Calendar PathSacred DaysOctober 1—November 12 6-7:30pmThe Good, The Bad, The UglyNovember 26—December 24 10:45amLent StudyFebruary 18—March 25 10:45amThe Feasts of the BibleFebruary 25—March 25 6-7:30pm. . . or create your own path . . .8
Children“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your Godwith all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Thesecommandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impressthem on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and whenyou walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tiethem as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Writethem on the door frames of your houses and on your gates.“- Deuteronomy 6:4-9Epworth United Methodist Church seeks to partner with families,using Sunday morning as the springboard that guides familiesinto deeper conversations with one another, helping each childsee and meet Jesus precisely when and how they need Him most.Here are a few ways in which we do that:Paid Nursery Staff are available for parents of infants and toddlersevery Sunday morning.Worship Bags are available every Sunday Morning. These bags aredesigned with your little ones in mind, allowing both you and yourchildren to focus on worshipping God in ways designed specifically foryou.Kids Time is a special worship time for children from age 3 throughgrade five which takes place during the worship service. Children aredismissed prior to the sermon to participate in a lesson catered to theirage range.Sunday School builds upon the lesson learned in K.I.D.S. each Sunday,inviting children to come and enjoy activities, crafts, and meaningfulconversation regarding the days lesson.Parent Cues are tools designed to guide parents throughout the week toapply the message learned on Sunday morning. They are handed outweekly during child pick-up, are available by e-mail or by using theParent Cue app located in the App Store or Google Play.9
EventsClub 345 is a monthly experience for children, Grade 3—Grade 5,which is designed to help them to grow closer to God and oneanother as they look towards becoming future members of ouryouth group.Special Classes are offered for children on Sunday Eveningsthroughout the year, which run in conjunction with certaincourses provided for adults. Examples include: Sacred Days andThe Lords Prayer.Family Events occur every couple of months, and are excellentopportunities to come and enjoy time together as a family.Examples include: A Night in Bethlehem, Easter Egg Hunts, andour Pentecost Party.Service Opportunities are offered throughout the year, andinclude opportunities ranging from helping at our packing eventto joining us in our summer mission trip to Guatemala.Summer Camps are an excellent way to get away for a week andfocus on God. We encourage our students to go to camps operatedby Impact 2818, a direct ministry of the United Methodist Churchin Indiana, which hosts four camps for children in grade Kthrough grade 3, and six camps for children grade 3 throughgrade 5.A Night in BethlehemSunday, December 176:00-8:00pmAn exciting event for all ages in whichguests are invited to walk around ‘thelittle town of Bethlehem’ on the night ofJesus’ birth.10
Youth“Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and onearth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of allnations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son andof the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I havecommanded you.“- Matthew 18:18-20Epworth United Methodist Church seeks to help students developa faith that matters by challenging youth to dig deeper into issuesof faith in today’s culture.Here are a few ways in which we do that:Sunday School is a lot of fun! We gather each week following ourworship service downstairs in our Youth Room. Each week studentsarrive to a game, activities, conversation, and a lesson about how to liveour faith.Youth Group is where relationships are built. Throughout the year, wegather regularly on Sunday Evenings for a brief time of worship, as wellas a time of discussion, accountability, and teaching our students how tolive in a faith community.Service Opportunities are available to all of our youth. They are allinvited to assist in our Children’s Ministry through Club 345.Additionally, youth are invited to a participate in a yearly mission tripevery summer.Summer Camps are an excellent way to get away and focus on Godafter as stressful year of school. We encourage our students to go tocamps operated by Impact 2818, a direct ministry of the UnitedMethodist Church in Indiana.11
EventsClub 345 is an opportunity for our youth to show our youngerstudents, grade 3 through grade 5, what youth group is all about byenjoying meals together, playing games, and leading activities.Confirmation is a rite of passage for students at Epworth UnitedMethodist Church to become members of our church. The processincludes two retreats, one at the beginning and one at the end ofour confirmation studies, and a series of 6 weeks of study duringSunday School beginning in February. The process concludes witha special worship service held for our confirmands.Service Opportunities are offered throughout the year, andinclude opportunities ranging from helping at our packing event tojoining us in our summer mission trip to Guatemala.Family Events occur every couple of months, and are excellentopportunities to come and enjoy time together as a family.Examples include: A Night in Bethlehem, Easter Egg Hunts, and ourPentecost Party.Summer Mission Trip For All AgesJuly 28—August 5This summer we’ll be traveling to serve with our mission partners inGuatemala. For more information about this trip please contact RodneyFrieden at rodney.frieden@inumc.org.12
Adults“Study in order to present yourself as one approved to God, a worker, whodoes not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word ofTruth.’- 2 Timothy 2:15Epworth United Methodist Church seeks to help adults navigatetheir own path of discipleship by providing opportunities to helpthem grow in areas of loving, growing, and serving.Here are a few ways in which we do that:Groups are available on Sunday Mornings, and throughout the weekhere at Epworth. They range from Bible studies to book studies toshared interest groups.Classes are specific studies offered over the course of several weeks.Retreats are an excellent opportunity to step away from your dailyroutine and band together with others who are on a similar spiritualjourney. Some retreats last for a day, others can last for an entireweekend.Workshops are hosted on a regular basis, which range from one hour,to a couple hours, and cover specific topics related to loving, growing,and serving.Service Opportunities are plentiful, and can be obtained on a weekly,monthly, or special occasion basis. There are opportunities available toserve in worship, in children or youth ministry, at our coffee area, as agreeter, and more. If you’re looking for your place to serve, pleasecontact our Director of Discipleship, Pat Engel, atengelp@epworthindy.orgDiscovering andUnderstanding the KeyTruths for living asfollowers of Jesus Christ.13
EventsClasses are offered on both Sunday morning and Sundayevenings periodically throughout the year. Here are a fewexamples of both:Sunday Mornings: Living as United Methodist Christians, SevenThings Wesley Wanted Us to Do for Kids, Five Marks of aMethodist, and more!Sunday Evenings: Sacred Days, The Blessing, Wesleyan Way ofPrayer, The Lord’s Prayer, How to Read the Bible, and more!Service Opportunities are offered throughout the year, andinclude opportunities ranging from helping at our packing eventto joining us in our summer mission trip to Guatemala.Family Events occur every couple of months, and are excellentopportunities to come and enjoy time together as a family.Examples include: A Night in Bethlehem, Easter Egg Hunts, andour Pentecost Party.14
OCTOBERTreasureWorship Sundays @ 9:30Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart willbe also.” Often we think that our treasure will follow ourhearts, but Jesus suggested something different. Join us aswe explore the meaning behind these important words fromJesus.A Celebration of GiftsSunday, October 29A Special Hour of Worship YouWon’t Want to Miss!Join Us for OurPacking Event!October 159:30 AM15
Sunday MorningsSunday NightsFive Marks of a MethodistSacred DaysOctober 1—November 12October 1—October 29How should a Methodist live? Gainclarity of what it means to be afollower of Jesus in the Methodisttradition by learning what JohnWesley himself had to say about it.Taught by Rodney Frieden.Sacred Days is a class that takes youthrough the various holidays in thechurch calendar. This class has aseparate children’s component thatallows them to learn in their ownunique way.Sunday School for All AgesTaught by Pat Engel.OngoingThe BlessingEpworth hosts a variety of coursesand groups during our SundaySchool hour each Sunday.Beginning at 10:45am, you can findsomething to help you grow in yourfaith, regardless of age.October 1—October 29No matter your age, the approval ofyour parents affects how you viewyourself and your ability to passthat approval along to yourchildren, spouse, and friends. Manypeople spend a lifetime looking forthis acceptance, which the Biblecalls The Blessing. Join us for thisspecial class to learn how you canpass on such a blessing to your ownfamily.Taught by Rodney Frieden.EventsEpworth Packing EventOctober 15, 9:30 pmJoin us on Sunday, October 15, as we pack 50,000 meals to be distributedthroughout Central Indiana and in Guatemala. We will gather together fora brief worship service at our regular time, and then spend time packingtogether.16
NOVEMBERGleaningWorship Sundays @ 9:30November offers us many different one-off sermons that atfirst don’t seem to belong together. However, together thesefour messages paint an interesting portrait. What will youglean from these messages?All Saints DaySunday, November 5All Saints Day is a special service ofremembrance and celebration, inwhich we humbly acknowledgethose saints of Epworth who havegone before us.Love FeastSunday, November 19‘What in the world is a love feast?!’,you might be asking. Well, you’rejust going to have to come andexperience it for yourself. (Or justGoogle it, it’s worth a Google.)17
Sunday MorningsSunday NightsFive Marks of a MethodistWesleyan Way of PrayerOctober 1—November 12November 12—December 10How should a Methodist live? Gainclarity of what it means to be afollower of Jesus in the Methodisttradition by learning what JohnWesley himself had to say about it.Prayer is supposed to be a part ofour daily life. It’s our form ofcommunicating with God; but howdo we do that? Join us for thiscourse as we set out to uncover aneasy to use methodology for dailyprayer, methods that would havemade John Wesley proud.Taught by Rodney Frieden.The Good, The Bad, The UglyNovember 26—December 24This study focuses on the people inthe Christmas story. There are thosewhom we associate with joy—thewise men, the shepherds—yet thereis also the presence of evilreminding us why we need a Savior.Taught by Pat Engel.Taught by Rodney Frieden.The Good, The Bad, The UglyNovember 26—December 24This study focuses on the people inthe Christmas story. There are thosewhom we associate with joy—thewise men, the shepherds—yet thereis also the presence of evilreminding us why we need a Savior.Taught by Pat Engel.Events‘Thanks for the Leftovers’ DinnerNovember 26, 6:00pmGetting tired of your own leftovers from Thanksgiving? Whynot try someone else’s? We invite you to join us for a night offun and food as we gather around the table.18
DECEMBERChristmas: A Family PortraitWorship Sundays @ 9:30Christmas is filled with various depictions of the birth of Jesus.Our homes are filled with nativity sets, greeting cards, andmore, but the reality of the events and people surroundingJesus’ birth tell us a much different story than the onetraditionally depicted. Join us as we explore these storiesbehind the fancy ‘family portrait’ we all keep on our mantles.6:00pmA Family FriendlyWorship Service11:00pmA Traditional Service ofCarols, Candles,& Communion19
Sunday MorningsSunday NightsThe Good, The Bad, The Ugly Wesleyan Way of PrayerNovember 26—December 24November 12—December 10This study focuses on the people inthe Christmas story. There are thosewhom we associate with joy—thewise men, the shepherds—yet thereis also the presence of evilreminding us why we need a Savior.Prayer is supposed to be a part ofour daily life. It’s our form ofcommunicating with God; but howdo we do that? Join us for thiscourse as we set out to uncover aneasy to use methodology for dailyprayer, methods that would havemade John Wesley proud.Taught by Pat Engel.Sunday School for All AgesOngoingEpworth hosts a variety of coursesand groups during our SundaySchool hour each Sunday.Beginning at 10:45am, you can findsomething to help you grow in yourfaith, regardless of age.Taught by Rodney Frieden.The Good, The Bad, The UglyNovember 26—December 24This study focuses on the people inthe Christmas story. There are thosewhom we associate with joy—thewise men, the shepherds—yet thereis also the presence of evilreminding us why we need a Savior.Taught by Pat Engel.EventsA Night In BethlehemDecember 17, 6:00-8:00pmHave you ever wondered what that ‘little townof Bethlehem’ was like on the night that Jesuswas born? Here’s your opportunity toexperience it firsthand! Walk through the townof Bethlehem and visit the town bakery, the metal shop, the stable, andmore.20
Five Marks of A MethodistSundays, 10:45-11:45amNovember 5, 12Wesley Way of PrayerSundays, 6-7:30pmNovember 12, 19, 26Thanks for Leftovers DinnerSundays, 6:00pmNovemberFive Marks of A MethodistSundays, 10:45-11:45amOctober 1, 8, 22, 29Sacred DaysSundays, 6-7:30pmOctober 1, 8, 15, 22, 29The BlessingSundays, 6-7:30pmOctober 1, 8, 15, 22, 29Pack Away Hunger EventSunday, 9:30am-12:00pmOctober 1, 8, 15, 22, 29October7 Things Wesley Wanted Us toDo for KidsSundays, 10:45-11:45February 4Top 10 Methodist BeliefsSundays, 10:45-11:45February 4, 11The Lord’s PrayerSundays, 6-7:30pmFebruary 4, 11How to Read the BibleSundays, 6-7:30pmFebruaryTop 10 Methodist BeliefsSundays, 10:45-11:45January 14, 21, 28The Lord’s PrayerSundays, 6-7:30pmJanuary 14, 21, 28How to Read the BibleSundays, 6-7:30pmJanuary 14, 21, 28Total Family MakeoverSunday\, 10:45-11:45May 6, 13, 20, 27Living As United MethodistsSunday\, 10:45-11:45May 6, 13, 20, 27MayGet to Know EpworthSunday\, 10:45-11:45April 8Sharing Your FaithSunday\, 6:00-7:30pmApril 8, 15, 22, 29Total Family MakeoverSunday\, 10:45-11:45April 15, 22Living As United MethodistsSunday\, 10:45-11:45April 15, 22Grounded: A Women’s RetreatSaturday—SundayApril 21—22Events Calendar
November 26The Good, The Bad, The UglySundays, 10:45-11:45am; 6-7:30pmNovember 26‘Shaped to Serve’ RetreatSaturday, 9am-1pmJanuary 6Get to Know EpworthSundays, 10:45-11:45amJanuary 7Family Game & Movie NightSundays, 6-7:30pmJanuary 77 Things Wesley Wanted Us toDo for KidsSundays, 10:45-11:45January 14, 21, 28JanuaryWesley Way of PrayerSundays, 6-7:30pmDecember 3, 10The Good, The Bad, The UglySundays, 10:45-11:45am; 6-7:30pmDecember 3, 10, 17, 24A Night In BethlehemSundays, 6-8:00pmDecember 17December22Easter Egg HuntSunday\, 10:45amApril 1AprilLent StudySundays, 10:45-11:45March 4, 11, 18, 25The FeastsSundays, 6-7:30pmMarch 4, 11, 18, 25Men’s RetreatSaturday, 9:00am-2:00pmMarch 31MarchFebruary 4, 11Couples RetreatFriday—SundayFebruary 9—11Lent StudySundays, 10:45-11:45February 18, 25Jesus in the PassoverSundays, 6-7:30pmFebruary 18The FeastsSundays, 6-7:30pmFebruary 25November 12December 3January 21February 11March 11April 8May 13Club 345October 1 & 15November 19December 10January 14February 4March 18April 22May 6Youth GroupSharing Your FaithSunday\, 6:00-7:30pmMay 6, 13Pentecost PartySunday\, 6:00-7:30pmMay 20
JANUARYWorship Sundays @ 9:30Different Can Be GoodAre you tired of struggling to be normal?So are we.Are you fearful of standing out in a crowd?We all are.Hoping that 2018 brings something exciting and different?Maybe.Are you fearful of what different might be?You bet.Join us in January, and together we’ll learn how to embracebeing different.Shaped To ServeDay RetreatJanuary 69AM—12PM23
Sunday MorningsSunday NightsGet to Know EpworthThe Lord’s PrayerJanuary 7Whether you’ve just begunattending Epworth, or if you’vebeen here for years, come and learnall about what makes thiscommunity of Loving, Growing,and Serving tick.Taught by Epworth Staff.January 14—February 11Jesus prayed in a very specific way,and it might be good for us to followhis example. Come and learn topray the way that Jesus does, andlearn the significance of the wordswe say each time we’re together onSunday morning.Taught by Pat Engel.7 Things Wesley WantedUs to Do for KidsJanuary 14—February 4Come and explore the 7 Things thatJohn Wesley instructed allMethodists to do for children intheir churches.Taught by Aaron Taylor.Top 10 Methodists BeliefsJanuary 14—February 11Gain a better understanding of thebasic beliefs of the UnitedMethodists rooted in a Wesleyanunderstanding of scripture, grace,holiness and the church.Taught by Rodney Frieden.How to Read the BibleJanuary 14—February 11The average person owns morethan one copy of the Bible, butrarely have we read it all. Why?Because we don’t have a plan andcan’t seem to make reading theBible enjoyable. Start the year bylearning how to enjoy the Bible anddeveloping a plan.Taught by Rodney Frieden.Events‘Shaped to Serve’ RetreatJanuary 6, 9am-12pmThis day retreat is focused on helping to equip leaders in ourcongregation. This is a great place to explore opportunities to serve.Family Movie & Game NightJanuary 7Come and enjoy a night of family fun! Gather around the table and playsome board games, or join us in the youth room for a movie! Everyone isinvited.24
FEBRUARYAt theTableWorship Sundays @ 9:30At the TableWhen’s the last time someone invited you over for dinner?Do you remember that thrill of being invited over tosomeone’s home? The excitement of not having to cook foryourselves. What about ’the good ol’ days’ when familiesgathered around the dinner table and told stories about theactivities and events of the day? Remember when having a‘surprise’ guest at the table was fun and exciting, as youlistened to their stories of travel and adventure? Well, get onyour Sunday’s best, because you are cordially invited to join usas we listen to the stories told around the table nearly 2,000years ago.February 18, 6-7:30pm25
Sunday Mornings7 Things Wesley WantedUs to Do for KidsJanuary 14—February 4Come and explore the 7 Things thatJohn Wesley instructed allMethodists to do for children intheir churches.Taught by Aaron Taylor.Top 10 Methodists BeliefsJanuary 14—February 11Gain a better understanding of thebasic beliefs of the UnitedMethodists rooted in a Wesleyanunderstanding of scripture, grace,holiness and the church.Taught by Rodney Frieden.Lenten StudyThe Lord’s PrayerJanuary 14—February 11Jesus prayed in a very specific way,and it might be good for us to followhis example.Taught by Pat Engel.How to Read the BibleJanuary 14—February 11The average person owns morethan one copy of the Bible, butrarely have we read it all. Why?Because we don’t have a plan andcan’t seem to make reading theBible enjoyable. Start the year bylearning how to enjoy the Bible anddeveloping a plan.Taught by Rodney Frieden.The FeastsFebruary 18—March 25Ever wonder what God desires fromus as followers of Jesus? Come andjoin in this small-group discussionto help prepare yourself for EasterSunday.Taught by Pat Engel.Sunday NightsFebruary 25—March 25The Old Testament details a seriesof feasts that were to be celebratedevery year. But, what do thosefeasts mean to us as followers ofJesus?Taught by Rodney Frieden.EventsCouples Retreat at McCormick’s Creek State ParkFebruary 9—11A retreat for couples to get away, laugh, and enjoy time together.Registration begins in October.Christ in the PassoverFebruary 18, 6-7:30pmThis presentation aims to enhance the Christian understanding of theNew Testament by showing the Jewish background for the communioncelebration with an emphasis on Christ’s redemption.26
MARCHAt theTableWorship Sundays @ 9:30At the TableWhen’s the last time someone invited you over for dinner?Do you remember that thrill of being invited over tosomeone’s home? The excitement of not having to cook foryourselves. What about ’the good ol’ days’ when familiesgathered around the dinner table and told stories about theactivities and events of the day? Remember when having a‘surprise’ guest at the table was fun and exciting, as youlistened to their stories of travel and adventure? Well, get onyour Sunday’s best, because you are cordially invited to join usas we listen to the stories told around the table nearly 2,000years ago.7:00pm Worship2/14 Ash Wednesday3/29 Maundy Thursday3/30 Good Friday27
Sunday MorningsSunday NightsLenten StudyThe FeastsFebruary 18—March 25February 25—March 25Ever wonder what God desires fromus as followers of Jesus? Come andjoin in this small-group discussionto help prepare yourself for EasterSunday.The Old Testament details a seriesof feasts that were to be celebratedevery year. But, what do thosefeasts mean to us as followers ofJesus?Taught by Pat Engel.Taught by Rodney Frieden.Sunday School for All AgesLenten StudyOngoingFebruary 18—March 25Epworth hosts a variety of coursesand groups during our SundaySchool hour each Sunday.Beginning at 10:45am, you can findsomething to help you grow in yourfaith, regardless of age.Ever wonder what God desires fromus as followers of Jesus? Come andjoin in this small-group discussionto help prepare yourself for EasterSunday.Taught by Pat Engel.EventsMen’s RetreatMarch 31, 9:00am-2:00pmWith all of the different media outlets surrounding our every move, it’sdifficult to discern between the truth and a lie. Join us for a special dayretreat including a panel discussion about the Media and Ethics.Following the panel, we’ll eat some lunch, and enjoy an afternoon serviceproject.28
APRILWorship Sundays @ 9:30I Love My ChurchWhen you hear the word, ‘Church’, what do you think of?Sometimes people hear the words ‘stuffy’, ‘out-of-date’, or‘irrelevant’ swimming in their heads. However, here atEpworth, we mostly hear: ‘I Love My Church!’Come and learn why we love our church, and why we thinkyou might as well!April 1 9:30 AMEGG HUNT 10:45 AM29
Sunday MorningsSunday NightsGet To Know EpworthSharing Your FaithApril 8Whether you’ve just begunattending Epworth, or if you’vebeen here for years, come and learnall about what makes thiscommunity of Loving, Growing,and Serving tick.Taught by Epworth Staff.April 8—May 13Maybe you are afraid to share yourfaith because you do not know whatto say, or maybe y
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