Hi EPC Friends and Members, 

Here's my "3-2-1" for this week...

3 EPC Happenings

1. This Sunday is the last week of our Refocus Sermon Series! This Sunday we'll be focused on the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10. What bold moves is God calling you to in this world? Join us in person or on the live stream to explore what God has in store. 

2. This Sunday is our first new member class of 2023. Are you interested in learning more about EPC? Join us after worship in the Tallman Room for a time of conversation and fellowship. Can't make it this Sunday? There will be more dates throughout this year. See below for more information! 

3. Ash Wednesday is just around the corner!  Join us at 7:00 PM on February 22 as we mark the beginning of this sacred season with prayer, song, and the imposition of ashes. 

2 Interesting Links

1. Water is Having a Moment — It was so neat to learn that a NEW FORM OF ICE was discovered. I used this as a sermon illustration on Sunday about the old and familiar being new again. Fascinating!

2. 9 Uncomfortable Signs You’re Healing — I thought this VIDEO was well done and useful reflection on healing. I found it via the RECOMENDO newsletter, which is one of my favorites. 

1 Thought 

Every storm runs out of rain.
-- Maya Angelou

There you have it! Our 3-2-1 for the week. See you Sunday! 

It's not the same without you there, 

Join us this Sunday as we continue our new sermon series, Refocus. This sermon series will help get ourselves focused, grounded, and re-energized for a new year as we enter into 2023. This Sunday's message is the last one in this series and is titled, Bold Moves.

Are you interested in becoming a member of EPC? Join us THIS SUNDAY after worship in the Tallman Room to learn more about our church and what it means to be a member. 

Join us next Sunday, February 19 after worship for a celebration of our custodian, Jesús Garcia as he retires to Mexico. His last day will be March 3. We will miss him so much!

On February 26 Pastor Traci will be preaching at our sister church, New Deliverance, in Chicago. Several members of the congregation will travel to worship together at New Deliverance. If you’d like to join us please meet at 11200 S State St, Chicago, IL at 10:30. If you need a ride, please contact Pastor Traci!

Attention parents of teenagers! Join us for a supportive time of conversation community and reflection as we gather around the joyful and challenging stage of parenting teens! We will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at Brewpoint Craft at 9:30 - 10:30 am. All are welcome. Advance registration encouraged -- please click HERE. 

Youth Ministry is looking for volunteers to assist on Sunday mornings with classroom management and general assistance. Tasks would include supporting students and assisting with games and art projects! No planning or curriculum building necessary, Emerson will provide you with everything you need to know. Please click HERE to sign up.

The Faith Formation Committee is hoping to upgrade our worship baskets to contain more engaging, faith-based activities for our youth to use during services. Please consider purchasing one of the items on our Amazon Wish List by clicking HERE. Contact Clare Collins, elder and chair of Faith Formation with any questions. 

Elder Anna Lu invites you to watch THIS 4 minute video featuring transgender students explaining why pronouns matter. Be sure to watch all the way till the end!

Planning for Elmhurst Pride Fest is underway and we are looking for volunteers. Are you interesting in supporting this wonderful community event? Sign up HERE.

10:30 Sunday Worship Livestream - Click Here!

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