THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Different soils and seeds. ​One of my favorite parables is the ​PARABLE OF THE SOWER​. In it, we learn of seeds that are planted in different types of soil. In Luke’s version, he actually explains what the parable means (we don’t always get an explanation for a meaning of the parable.) Tonight on our zoom call, we’ll read through the parable, and see if we can relate to the different types of seeds at different times in our spiritual development. We’ll talk about how our faith is growing and how we want it to grow, both individually, and as a community. If you’ve not joined a Wednesday night Zoom call, or if it’s been awhile, please join tonight! See call-in information below.
 

PRAYER REQUESTS: ​Let’s pray for: Peace and justice in our city, state, nation and world. Racial  justice. Healthcare and essential workers. Art and Suzanne Pitz, as they grieve the loss of  Suzanne’s sister-in-law, Carla. Jan Palmer, who is recovering from surgery. Pat Kreibich and Phil  Slocum who is fighting cancer. Marion Young, who grieves the death of her son, Greg. Do you have  a prayer request you’d like to include in this bulletin? Please email or text Pastor Traci.    

OFFICE HOURS​: ​This week, June 8-12, I will be in the office during the following hours and times.  Please feel free to stop by. (or set up an appointment to chat)  If you’d like to chat, we’ll be at  least 6 feet apart. We can also chat outside, where there’s fresh air! Please bring a mask to wear  in case we can’t maintain the 6 feet of distance. Of course, I’m still available for zoom and phone  calls as well. I encourage everyone to maintain as much safety and social distance as possible.    

Monday 6/8 : 10am - 3pm     Tuesday 6/9: 10:30am - 12:30 pm  Wednesday 6/10: 10am - 3pm      Thursday 6/11: 10am - 3pm    Friday 6/12: 10am - 1pm  
 
 
CARD FOR JESUS: ​Our custodian, Jesus, will be retiring from the school system this summer (though he’ll still be working for EPC!) Cheryl Turek is facilitating a thank you for his work. There’s a piece of paper on the welcome table at EPC that you can sign if you have a key or code to the church. Alternatively, send an email thank you to Cheryl Turek at ​ ​ with your message. Thank you for your support and love! 

COFFEE HOUR: Join us on Sunday 10:30 ​https://zoom​ ​.us/j/515981426 

THIRTY MINUTE CHECK IN: ​Don’t forget to sign up for a check in if you need to talk. We can do a video or voice chat. My calendar is available ​HERE​.  (New: we can also do a check in at a safe social distance as well. I’ve adjusted my calendar to be available during times that I’m in the office, so if you’ll be coming by, just indicate that.)

JUNE BOOK STUDY:​ ​We’ll be studying the book ​Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lives I have Loved. ​ The study will be on June 24 at 7:00 p.m. 

YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBERS: ​ Thank you for helping us get to (and exceed!) 100 subscribers. 

WEDNESDAY ZOOM MEETINGS: All meetings start at 7:00 p.m.  Next Zoom Meeting on June 10 (tonight!) at 7:00 p.m.  Zoom Meeting Link is: ​https://zoom​ ​.us/j/515981426 . 

PRAYER WALL​: Add to our growing prayer wall, ​HERE​.                                                                                                         

Love to all, in Christ,    

Pastor Traci