Online Gatherings Picking Up Steam

Temporarily unable to gather in person, many EPC teams, groups and ministries have set up online virtual gatherings to continue their work and their fellowship.

The go-to technology for these meetings has become Zoom video conferencing, which allows high definition video and audio, enabling participants to easily join meetings, see each other's faces and communicate real-time. To sign up for a free zoom account, visit zoom.us.  

First out of the box was AA. The group, which normally gathers downstairs at EPC began weekly online AA Meetings immediately after the suspension of all group activities at EPC.

The women's "Light in the Midst of Winter" group was able to complete its Monday evening Beth Moore study called "To Live Is Christ," sharing the video online and enjoying warm, "face-to-face" discussion.

The Saturday morning men's group resumed its study of "The New Testament You Never Knew" meeting in the Zoom room last Saturday. The group plans to invite all the men in the church to join the next online session at 8 a.m. Saturday morning. This is a great opportunity for guys to join the meeting without getting up too early and without getting out of their pj's. Meeting invitations will go out by email. If you are interested please contact Phil Wood at woodwritings@gmail.com.

The EPC Mission Team held it's first online meeting on Thursday evening, March 26.

The EPC Elders and Deacons have both had their first online meetings and will continue to do so.

The Adult Sunday School hopes to resume its video study of John Orberg's "God Is Closer than You Think" this coming Sunday, April 5.

As other groups begin to come online for their meetings, we'll keep you posted. Check here at the EPC News Desk often!

This just in... 

 

The Denver Street School (DSS), one of the ministries supported in part by offerings received at EPC, has reported the passing of its beloved founder, Tom Tillapaugh. You can join the celebration of this amazing man's life tomorrow, Thursday, April 2, at 9:30 a.m., as the memorial service is live streamed from the Believing for Tom FB Page, DSS Facebook page and DSS YouTube channel.  

The Zimbabwe Mission Partnership, another EPC sponsored ministry, has announced that Team Zimbabwe plans to "ride" in the annual Elephant Rock cycling event, whether or not the event goes on as planned. The group rides to raise funds for orphans and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe. The desperate needs of these children continue, whether or not the ride actually takes place. If Elephant Rock is cancelled due to coronavirus, the group will do a virtual ride, raising funds online. To find out how you can ride and raise funds (even if you're just pumping a pedal machine from your easy chair) click here.