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WHAT TO EXPECT

I suspect everyone has a story of a do-it-yourself project.  What was yours? A DIY patio or the shelving in the garage?

Our DIY projects sometimes turn out well; other times they can be a disaster (remember that DIY plumbing job?). On this Labor Day weekend, we will be looking at DIY projects when it comes to living out our faith.

I hope you will take a break from any DIY projects you may have going on to join us and center yourself in the goodness of God’s grace as we gather around the communion table. The texts forming the background for our service are: Jeremiah 2:4-13; Hebrews 13:1-8; Luke 14:7-14.
 
So much bounty has been happening at EBPC, I hope you will take a look at what has been going on.
Check out our Facebook page for posts and pictures of what's been happening at EBPC!
 
Click here to access our media file of past sermon and music audio files. 
Music in the Grove
September 7 @ 2 p.m.
is less than 10 days away!

Can you believe it? In less than 10 days, Zach & Maggie, Nate Strasser and Friends and Odessa Settles and The Settles Connection will take the stage right in our backyard! That same day, we'll have food trucks, lawn games, arts and crafts and more at our Family Fun Zone. Bring your kids, your dogs on leashes, your lawn chairs, your hammocks, your picnic baskets and money for food trucks. We had a biggest crowd yet last year, and we look forward to another big turnout this year. If you haven't yet, make sure you visit musicinthegrove.com to learn more about our bands and everything that is offered at Music in the Grove this year!

Tell your friends and family...
You don't want to miss this great event!
Less than two weeks from today, our outdoor shady grove becomes a music venue as we host Music in the Grove, a FREE community-wide concert event with food trucks and children’s activities - all provided by EBPC and EBCA as a gift to the community.
 
It is an all-hands on project involving dozens of volunteers, and we need your help!
 
EBPC Mentor Presented Confirmands
to EBPC Session
Parents bestow blessing on each youth

Last Sunday, our EBPC confirmation youth (who started meeting in January) met with the Session for one of our more meaningful meetings of the year. Starting the meeting, the youth presented their “journey of faith” statements as part of their desire to join the church. Then, mentors of each Confirmand presented them to the Session for membership. Lastly, after the presentation by the mentors, the parents of each Confirmand came to the center of the community circle with their youth, and parents shared a blessing for their children. The blessing reflected character traits the parents see in their child or children, and the parents’ hope for their son or daughter’s faith development. Touching words were shared. The Kleenex box was passed. Love abounds!

The youth will be welcomed and recognized during the Confirmation Service during the worship service at 10 a.m. on September 8th.

For more pictures from the event, please visit our Facebook page. 
 
EBPC Children's Ministry Newsletter
Are you receiving our EBPC Children's Ministry Connection E-Newsletter? Contact Lindsey if you want to be added to the weekly email.
 
Want to learn more about EBPC's children's ministry? Contact Lindsey Hinds-Brown, Children's Ministry Director.
See you at the
Nashville Sounds game
TONIGHT!

We look forward to seeing all so many friends tonight at the Sounds game! Reminder: the gate opens at 5:30 p.m. for a pre-game concert, then the Sounds will take on San Antonio at 7:05 p.m. Let's play ball!
Volunteers Needed!
Can you help?
 
Office Volunteers:  Needed once per month on a Wednesday morning from 9:30-11:00am to answer phones and the door during staff meeting.  Light office tasks can be included. Contact Deborah Robitaille.

Recycling Manager:  To take the EBPC recycling to the station on Wilson Pike. You can do this at your convenience. Contact Deborah Robitaille.
One-time Youth Group volunteer/Chef: Our Youth Group sessions are starting on September 15th and we need your help with dinner! If you would like to volunteer your time and culinary skills, we would love it if you signed up to prepare a meal for one of our sessions this Fall. Please follow the link to sign up on our google doc. Thank you!  
Presbyterian Women's Bible Study
Starts Next Friday!
 Sept. 6 @ 9:30 a.m.

This year our study is LOVE CARVED IN STONE—A Fresh Look at the Ten Commandments. This fresh look at much-studied passages continues to enlighten and encourage today. This study takes on the definition of the commandments as the “Ten Words”.  Contact: Martha Wolfe at 615-373-5979.   
Ministry Opportunities at EBPC
What Teams Delight You?

Have you found a ministry team that interests you? If not, you still have time! Please click here to view the many ministry opportunities available at EBPC. It will only take a few minutes to peruse this list and find what delights you...to find good matches for your interests and passions. We hope that you will be part of one or more of these EBPC teams – they need you. And we believe you need them.
Nashville Shakespeare Festival:
To Go or Not to Go?
Definitely Go!

Join us this year for a Shakespeare production of The Tempest and Pericles! All shows begin at 7 p.m. and will run mid-August through September. See below for exact dates and shows. Come early at 5:45pm to enjoy pre-show entertainment and food vendors.  Click here to learn more about reserved seating.

August 15th-September 22 @ Nashville's One C1TY
  • Thur.,Sat.,Sun. & Labor Day Monday the show is "The Tempest"
  • On Fridays, the show is "Pericles"
Sept. 26-29th- The productions move to Academy Park in Franklin.  
Give online today!
Want to give online? Click "give now" at the bottom of the EBPC home page.  If you use online giving, EFT's or bank drafts for your offerings be sure to use the giving cards located in the friendship pads on Sunday to participate in the offering act of worship.  
REMINDER! We post lots of pictures, news items, links to the text of past sermons and musings on our Facebook page! Please check our page often and follow our activity as another way to keep up with all that is happening in our great community!
 
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East Brentwood Presbyterian Church
9000 Concord Road
Brentwood TN 37027
615.370.4227

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