Just a few of my thoughts---Sunday was such a joyous occasion-the baptism of the Torgenson trio, their beautiful family, and the reception in the Parish Hall with their Epiphany extended family-what a celebration for and by all.  Thank you ALL that did the reception.

We do have partial heat in the church and Otis thinks we possibly may have improved zoom production this coming Sunday.  I received a text from a long-time member this week saying, " Zoom has become indispensable to her and is much appreciated."  Due to health and other issues, she does not get out much any longer.

By the way, the "Lightning" knocked out the internet in the church as well as other items making zoom and sound a real challenge for Otis and Susan and Cranz.

The Church Office is doing the best it can...a bandaid phone system (no voicemail) and the printer is not working--some way to welcome our new office manager, with a bang.   I must say that Janet is handling it in style and with humor. Thank you, Janet.

Some words from the Sr. Warden:

Dear Epiphany:

I’ll be sending out a letter discussing our efforts to deal with the recent Lightning Strike to the church.   Please consider helping with this effort.  We have a wonderful church body and together we can soar!

I am beyond grateful for this church family and I hope you all have a splendid Thanksgiving!  This year has gone by sooooo quickly.  We begin Advent this Sunday and look forward to Christmas (which falls on Sunday this year!).  The Christmas Eve service will be at 5 pm (Sat. 24th), with a small reception following the service (similar to last year; volunteers bringing munchies and beverages/wine).  The Sunday Christmas Day service will be at our usual 10:30 am. 

Blessings and Love, Linda

Sunday, November 20, 2022 Attendance:    48  In Church
                                                                                    12  On Zoom(Per Otis)
                                                                                   60  Total
    
Those scheduled to serve this coming Sunday, the 27th are:
                                   Layreaders.....Sherry Musgrove & Diane Hays
                                   Acolyte...........Grady Gonzales
                                   Altar Guild......Carol Weathers, Karen Leitch, & Linda Myers
                                   Ushers...........Sandy Arrington & Susan Wallace
                                   Vpod..............Rachel Bryson
                                   Coffee Hosts...Nancy Heuss & Karen Leitch
                                   The First Sunday of Advent

Happy anniversary to Ray and Mary Rubio, 11-20, and Nancy and Roy Heuss, 11-29.
Happy Birthday to Ray Rubio, 11-20, Jill Castillo, 11-25, Mae Wright, 11-25, Deana Geuther, 11-27, and Gabriel Castillo and David Henry, 11-28.

The Epiphany Women's Bible Study Group will meet December 13 in the church library with Lee Myers, facilitator.
                                                 
Hope you got a chance to say hello to Bruce and Staci McCumas as well as our visitors Robbis and Ann Storm.

A Special THANK YOU goes out to ALL that are helping with the Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day 11-24.

Be a Blessing to All you Meet
Be safe and stay healthy
Carpe every Diem
Rufus Arrington
(the epiphany crier)