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Celebration of Nations

Next Sunday, July 5

On this special weekend when our nation celebrates its independence we invite you to join us as we remember we have dual citizenship ~ we are first citizens of the Kingdom of God and pledge our allegiance to Christ and may also be citizens of the United States or some other nation. Come join us as we give thanks to God and reflect on God's call for us to be a witness and blessing to the world and to become God's peacemakers.

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Buy Equal Exchange Items

July 5 and August 2

The Social Justice Committee will continue Equal Exchange coffee, tea and chocolate sales on the first Sunday of each month in the summer. That means these products will be available in Fellowship Hall after each service on July 5 and August 2.

Equal Exchange coffee, tea and chocolates are high quality products made available from UMCOR. Latin American, Central American and African farmers are given opportunities for a fair wa...

Safe Water for the World Act 2009

More than 894 million people worldwide do not have access to safe freshwater required each day to meet the most basic drinking, cooking, and cleaning needs, according to the World Health Organization. In March Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Il) introduced the Sen. Paul Simon Water For The World Act of 2009, legislation that calls for our government to help provide access to clean drinking water for an additional 100 million people worldwide. Our Social Jus... Read more...

Income Shortfall…

Moving ahead but still need your help!

Last month we emphasized Epworth’s projected 2009 income shortfall. To date, 125 Epworth families, members and friends pledged $62,000 to help eliminate this income shortfall…and Epworth’s income shows this. Thank You!!

If you haven’t filled out a green response card please take one from the blue attendance pad, pray about your giving to Epworth, and complete and return the card to the church…even if you c...

M&Ms for Missions!

It's that time again!!
Free mini M&M's. Eat them! Enjoy them! If you feel the calling, return the container to ASP team filled with change OR dollar bills. This will help ASP reach our fundraising goal of $1,500 for our upcoming Mission Trip to Claiborne County, TN. This is Epworth's 14th year of ASP missions! Read more...

Happy Father’s Day Dad

From Our Social Justice Team

Because fathers have the power to shape our families and our societies by the ways they live every day, we want to honor all fathers today and thank them for all that they do. We love you Dad !

Mission Trip Fund Raiser

Chennai, India!! This October, I will be traveling to Chennai, India on a 3 (perhaps 4) week Mission Trip. While there, I will have the opportunity to either work in an Orphanage or help rebuild a local school that is in serious disrepair. On June 28, I will be having a showing of all the artwork I have worked on in order to help me raise money, so that I can make this trip a reality. Please visit during Fellowship hour and, if you feel compel...

Two Ways to Have Fun and Make a Difference

(For kids and adults)
You can do this at home, school and work !!!
First, go to the web page TheHungersite.com and click to donate food to the poor. Then go to the tabs on the top of the page and click to pay for mammograms to fight cancer or click to buy a child's healthcare or click to buy books for the literacy of others, or click to buy land and save the rainforest or click to feed animals.......it's all free and takes just 2 minutes of your ti...

Cemetery and Burial Needs Information

Are you aware the Epworth United Methodist Church owns a cemetery on Henlopen Avenue in Rehoboth Beach and grave sites are available for purchase?

The price is $750.00, permitting one casket and one cremation urn or four cremation urns, with a portion of this cost being placed in an endowment fund to pay for the perpetual care of the cemetery. Please contact Jay Stevenson, Cemetery Caretaker, at 302-448-1986 for additional information.

In additi...

The Students Are Coming!!!

Beginning Tuesday, May 26

The International Student Outreach Program has been alive over the winter months preparing for this summer’s activities. For those unfamiliar with the program… in conjunction with other LRAC churches, we provide Christian hospitality (along with some practical help) through fellowship and a meal five times per week during the summer for the International Students who come to our community to provide the service for our tou...

Scripture for Sunday, May 24

Luke 24:44-53

Then he said to them, ‘These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.’

Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he said to them, ‘Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead
on the third day, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his nam...

Social Justice Fact

Timbuktu is a real place. It is located in the impoverished country of Mali in northwestern Africa. The average worker earns $1,500 a year or less and lives to be 45 years of age. Too many young girls are taken as child brides then discarded with their children as being damaged and having no value. Thankfully the SIS (Sisters in Service), a global ministry group engaging in women's and children's ministries, is there to offer hope and support... Read more...

Volunteers Needed

A Missions Committee is being formed to plan and execute bi-monthly dinners/fellowship as part of our efforts to include the community at large and to raise funds for the various outreach programs. Please contact Larry Zeigler @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 226-1492 OR Stephanie Manos @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Read more...

Boys and Girls Club is looking for Donations

The Boys & Girls Club is looking for the following Board Games & game room equipment for their upcoming Summer Camp. Trouble (2), Candyland (1), Clue (2), Uno (4), Life (2), SkipBo (5), Sorry (2), Scrabble (2), Monopoly (2). For a more complete list of other items needed, please call Mary in the church office at 227-7743 ext. 102 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Read more...

New Journal Article Feature Epworth's Clowning Ministry

News Journal reporter Gary Soulsman wrote a wonderful article featuring Epworth's Clowning Ministry. Click here to see the article!

Income Shortfall…

Moving ahead but still need your help!

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Volunteers Needed

Safe Water for the World Act 2009

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Upcoming Events

Celebration of Nations

Next Sunday, July 5

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Scripture Readings

Scripture for Sunday, July 5

Gospel Lesson Luke 6:33-36

If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you?

For even sinne...

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Stewardship of Service

Epworth believes that everyone is called to be in ministry for our Lord and share the gifts of their time, talent, and passion for the work of Christ through the church. This survey provides a summary of service opportunities at Epworth. Please take time to prayerfully consider where God wants you to serve, then click here to download the Stewardship of Service survey, complete and send your results. Your interest will be conveyed to persons in leadership who will be contacting you in the future about opportunities to participate.

We know you will discover the joy of serving God.

Video - June 28th Service - 8:00am

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Healthy Church Survey

A Healthy Church Survey of Missions in our Local Churches was completed by our Church leadership in response to a request from the Annual Conference which wants to connect local churches more effectively in their outreach and mission. In completing this survey, we were blessed by the scope of Epworth’s outreach and wanted to share it with you. THANK YOU for helping us be the hands and heart of Christ in our community and around the world!

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