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WHAT TO EXPECT THIS SUNDAY
 
If you are, by nature, spiritual, if you relish religious thoughts and like nothing better than being at church, and sitting through a sermon, focusing upon higher matters, then the words you will hear this Sunday won’t have nothing much to say to you.

If you know where the next meal is coming from, if you are appreciated in your job, content with your life, full of enthusiasm for your daily work, with kids who are obedient, sorry there’s nothing much for you in Jesus’ words from Scripture.  Take Bill Gates advice who once said: Just in terms of the allocation of time resources, religion is not very efficient. There’s a lot more I could be doing on Sunday morning.”  Enjoy your Sunday.

But if by chance you get frustrated, you know want, you feel ill-futured, if you try hard to pay attention during the sermon but get nothing out of it, if you have known loss, if sometimes you even wonder if you are loved, then this Sunday might have some good news for you. We focus on Jesus’ short sermon, thought to be his best sermon by blessing the poor -- poor in spirit and materially poor - rejoicing with them (Luke 6:17-26).  Our core value for this Sunday is: We support one another. We seek to be a scaffolding of laughter and joy in good times and care and support when people go through the hard times. On this President’s Day weekend, we hope you will join us at 10 am!

This Sunday, the music will be led by Nate and the choir. The choir will sing a beautiful anthem entitled “Offering”, a song about being generous and missional.  Nate will also provide some improvisations as well. Hope to see you there!

Click here to listen to past sermons and view past bulletins.
EBCA News
Goodbye to Sheri!

As you know our below Preschool Director, Sheri, will be retiring after this school year. Please consider writing Sheri a letter/card to commemorate her retirement. You can mail to the church or put it in Elizabeth Johnson's mailbox in the church office. The deadline for this is April 1st. Please spread the word to Sheri's family, friends, and to past preschool staff and families. The more letters, the better!

EBPC
Attn: Elizabeth Johnson
9000 Concord Rd
Brentwood, TN 37027


EBCA Registration!
Registration will open soon to the public so if you haven't registered yet, please do so soon! First priority is given to church members and to families who already have students enrolled in EBCA, but that window will close soon. Learn more about EBCA, tuition fees and registration here.
Parents: are you needing a night out?

Let the EBPC youth group care for and entertain your children at church on Friday, March 8 from 5:30-8 pm. Cost is $5 per child or $15 for 4. We will provide pizza and beverages for an additional $5 per family. 
Please register with KMcconnell@ebptcn.org or lhindsbrown@ebpctn.org before Friday March 1 to reserve a spot for your child.
Celebrating Worship Attendance: If you think that our worship services have been more well-attended lately, you are not imagining things!  Here is snapshot for the 1st 6 weeks of the year.
 
Avg. Weekly Attendance YTD (1st 6 Sundays)
2019: 102
2018:  96
2017:  94
 
If you actually delve into the numbers, there is even better news.  For 3 of the first 6 Sundays we have exceeded 100 attendees each week and last Sunday had 132.  If we maintain  this pace we may very well achieve our goal of an average attendance of 100+ people per week.  This is a key statistic when defining a "healthy church."
 
Welcome to the EBPC Children's Corner! 
 
This Week in Children's Ministry
Join us this week as we learn about the Beatitudes! Come hear about the Fruits of the Spirit and the ways we are called to serve in God's big story of LOVE! 

Kids' Music and Drama is back!
Join us upstairs this Sunday at 9:30am as we rehearse our original song for Palm Sunday with Mr. Nate!
 
Classes this Sunday
With many of our families out of town this weekend, we will combine our Bible Buddies and Children's Worship classes for a fun morning of learning and play!  Youth and UPWARDS kiddos interested in assisting in this class should see Ms. Lindsey.

Save the Dates!
  • Sunday, February 24: Family Pizza and Games! Stay after worship and join the Young Families Feast Group for pizza and board games! Bring along your family favorites to share!
  • Friday, March 8: Parents' Night Out!? Let the EBPC youth group care for and entertain your children at church from 5:30 -8 pm. Cost is $5 per child or $15 for 4. We will provide pizza and beverages for an additional $5 per family. Please register with Lindsey before Friday March 1 to reserve a spot for your child.

EBPC Children's Ministry Newsletter
Are you receiving our new EBPC Children's Ministry Connection E-Newsletter? Contact Lindsey if you want to be added to the weekly email.

Acolytes Needed
Is your child interested in being an Acolyte or Water Bearer in worship? Please use this link to let us know which weeks they will participate!  
 
Want to learn more about EBPC's children's ministry? Contact Lindsey Hinds-Brown, Children's Ministry Director.
Living into Our Core Values
This Sunday we focus on:

We support one another. We seek to be a scaffolding of laughter and joy in good times and care and support when people go through the hard times.
Lent begins on March 6 this year. Stay tuned for more information about the special worship services and activities we have planned for this season.
Sending you lots of Love from EBPC and EBCA! We hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day!
Do you like art? Are you creative? 

We are in need of a bulletin board guru for our Connections bulletin board in the gathering place. If you are the artsy type that would like a project to do in your own time, please let us know!  Staff contact: Deborah Robitaille
Interested in membership at EBPC or just want to find out more about ministry here? You will have an opportunity for that on March 31. Look here for more information next week.  New members will be received on April 14 during worship. Contact: Liz Beatty aybeatty@comcast.net.
"Welcome to Luke's House" Bible Study begins at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. Join us! 
Welcome to Luke's House!
Our next gathering is this Sunday at 9:15 a.m.!
 
Join us this Sunday morning for another look at Luke's House and all of the characters who inhabit it. We'll have coffee, muffins and kids' activities all starting at 9:15 a.m. 

Remember, even though this series happens every Sunday, you don't have to attend every one to participate (although we think you might want to!).
 
If there is inclement weather on Sunday, please check you email and Facebook for announcements on whether we will have worship in our physical building or a virtual service. You can find our inclement weather policy here.
Registration Open For: 
Now What? Conference

Join us for a time to talk about taking risks as a church and encountering resurrection on the other side at the Now What? Conference March 22-23. $75 per person includes one night's lodging, all meals and program.  Click here to register today!  Staff Contact:  John Hilley.
New online giving portal!
Check out our new and improved online giving system.  Just 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.  
The 2019 schedule for Sunday morning worship assistants is out.  To sign up as a liturgist, Communion server, acolyte or hospitality please click here.
More Preschool News

Chapel News
Given that this week was Valentine’s, our topic in Group Chapel was Love. We talked about how God loves us always- even when we’ve bucket dipped! God loves us when we’re happy, sad, scared, and mad. I read the bookHow Do I Love You?, and the children placed their offerings for Mending Hearts in the bin. Thank you for all of the items you sent in...It is a huge amount! Have a fantastic weekend!
Electronic Givers: Please use the electronic giving cards located in the friendship pads and near the sanctuary doors to participate in the offering as an act of worship.
The Congregational Care committee would like to provide a ride for seniors for various reasons like doctor’s appointments, fellowship events, etc. If interested, please let Kelly McConnell (615) 504-8634 or Kristine Vasilevskis (615) 403-5713 know a week in advance if possible.
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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