Escalon Presbyterian Church

EPC THIS SUNDAY December 27: Light and Life | John 1:1-5 YouTube: https://youtu.be/IziQJ6ic9Ms... ChurchCenter: https://escalonpres.churchcenter.com/episodes/20692 Bulletin: https://drive.google.com//1rv-zMBLwS81e3Uou57xbYbN_O/view

EPC THIS SUNDAY December 20: Love | John 13:34 Series: Advent 2020 - Good News of Great Joy... YouTube: https://youtu.be/r79qrOrFZSY ChurchCenter: https://escalonpres.churchcenter.com/episodes/20071 Bulletin: https://drive.google.com//1IqCe8MmvNSrUfQckuS_Zic6iX/view CHRISTMAS EVE OUTSIDE ONLY: Please join us for our Christmas Eve Service outside in the Centennial Hall parking lot. Our desire is that the Christmas Eve service be an opportunity for anyone to attend, regardless of pandemic-related concerns or comfort level, and that no one be turned away and all may join together in worship. This is love lived out in the message of Christmas - as the apostle Paul guides us in the way of Christ: Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others (Philippians 2:3-4) CAR OPTION: We have some members of the congregation already confirmed, whom we have not seen in quite a while, who will attend in their cars! Radio transmission of sound to your car will be an option. If you’d like to use your car please contact the church office to reserve a spot. HOT DRINKS: Church Life will have hot drink stations set up around the parking lot - come early to enjoy! PARKING: Please park in the Hogan parking lot, the Masonic Lodge parking lot, or the streets. SET-UP: We will have many propane heaters set up throughout the parking lot in a circle for you. If you’d like to bring your own chairs, feel free to do so. SPREAD OUT: Please continue to observe Social Distancing and we encourage the use of masks. MUSIC: We have a String Quartet and piano leading the gathering in worship. SILENT NIGHT: We will conclude our service with Silent Night, as we always do - with candlelight. SERMON: No Room at the Inn - Pastor Troy

EPC THIS SUNDAY December 13: Joy | Psalm 16:11 Series: Advent 2020 - Good News of Great Joy... YouTube: https://youtu.be/7KtVfay0_E8 ChurchCenter: https://escalonpres.churchcenter.com/episodes/18960 Bulletin: https://drive.google.com//1x6iRJUUlIo6MFy6dgFKuot59R/view

For so long, we have heard about Pastor Brian's infamous stand-up comedy he did at the West Coast Presbyterian Pastors Conference. Ladies and gentleman, in the name of laughter and joy, please enjoy this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAVQkHvqRFY&feature=youtu.be

No Sunday school this week. November 29th. We will meet again on the following Sunday Dec 6. Happy Thanksgiving EPC THIS SUNDAY... November 29: Hope | Jeremiah 29:11 Series: Advent 2020 - Good News of Great Joy YouTube: https://youtu.be/sr6or1tpIp4 ChurchCenter: https://escalonpres.churchcenter.com/episodes/16755 Bulletin: https://drive.google.com//1VlQ3FQ9oHNlkqeqK73IDgNPzm/view Advent Sermon Series + Devotional: Our Advent Series for 2020 will be following the Advent Devotional produced by Frontier Fellowship, a mission partner with our denomination ECO. Frontier Fellowship’s Mission Statement: As part of God’s mission to the world, we invite believing communities to engage people groups where the Good News of Jesus and His Kingdom is not yet known. The Devotional is entitled Good News of Great Joy. We have printed copies available for you, though you can view the full devotional by asking that a pdf be sent to your inbox, or even signing up for daily advent devotionals to be emailed to you. Devotional Link: https://frontierfellowship.com/media/advent-devotional/

EPC This Sunday: YouTube: https://youtu.be/jCNThO1o4NI ChurchCenter: https://escalonpres.churchcenter.com/episodes/15247 Bulletin: https://drive.google.com//14W0M3jbMt97ybVGK4UYnCauNp/view... COVID Care: As we see rises in cases and now that the Escalon schools have returned, let’s be intentionally diligent to follow the face covering protocols at our church. As you enter into the sanctuary and Centennial Hall - please keep your masks on as you talk with others and particularly pay attention to keep social distancing around our sound booth which tends to be a congested area each week. First Fruits: If you have not returned your First Fruits commitment cards, please do so at your earliest convenience as we begin financial planning for 2021. You may also email Diane Hougland at [email protected] with your commitment. Sunday Evening Study Postponed this week: The Sunday Evening study will resume next week at scheduled. Tom Love: Tom is recovering steadily and has been moved to a new wing in the hospital as he awaits transfer to a rehabilitation facility in Oakdale, we hope, today. Caring Bridge page: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/tomlove2 Steve Reader: Steve Reader is recovering well at home and is appreciative to the congregation for all the calls and visits. We have extended the sign-ups for home care on our website for another week. You can sign up here (look for dates that show remaining) : Steve Reader Assistance: https://escalonpres.churchcenter.com/registra/events/612831 Don & Janet Nickerson: Congratulations to Don and Janet as their grandson Clay Muir Nipper was born 11/9 - 8lb, 6oz, 20". Don and Janet were in Cincinnati for the birth and are flying home today. Praises and prayers for Leah and Matt on the birth of their third child!