Epic Church

new to epic?

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:04:29 +0000

Welcome to Epic!

A place for people who are interested in God, but have given up on church. We are committed to providing a safe place for people to discover God’s story and their part in it.

If you’re new to Epic or are considering joining us for a service, we hope you’ll find a place where you feel at home, even if you’ve never been to church before. At our services, we present the ageless truths of the Bible (God’s story) in a compelling, easy-to-understand format. Check us out and begin a new chapter in your connection with God.

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life, turn by turn

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:47:31 +0000

Left for a meeting this morning and just let Nuvi (GPS) guide me there. I’ve been to this spot several times, but wasn’t quite sure of the turn by turn so I just let the GPS guide me. As I got started Nuvi was quite chatty getting me going in the right direction, however as I got further along she became somewhat silent. Mostly because I was on the right path and didn’t need any further guidance. It was more than a time or two that I checked to make sure she was still alive (was not plugged in but on battery power). Sure enough she was there in the seat next to me just waiting for the right moment to give me the next turn. She never gave me the turn ahead of time, just moments before I needed to make it. I trusted her for the destination, but there were several times when I questioned her path. Ironically I came across numerous intersections where I could have veered off course, but I guess she just trusted my instinct to stay on the right path. If I ever did veer off the path, she was quick to remind me and get me back on track. The only bummer about trusting her was that I had to turn down the radio on more that one occasion to hear her. I wonder if God and Nuvi have a bit in common?

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scotland or bust

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:26:10 +0000

Join us this Sunday (Aug 22nd) and hear stories from Dave and Julie Goldschmidt, missionaries Epic supports who are serving in Scotland. They are home for the summer and will be here to share what’s happening in Scotland. You will also get to hear about the newest member of their team they will be bringing back when they return. If you want to see some of their pics, video or read the stories, you can check out their site at: www.scotlandorbust.com

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31 day challenge

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:22:14 +0000

“Sow and act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap destiny” (Frances E. Willard)

It’s hard to change our character with out changing out choices. If we want to become different, it’s all about focusing on the small things.. the individual acts and choices that become habits which form our character. Recently the youth at Epic have challenged themselves and by default others to carry the Bible with them at all times for the next 31 days. Research suggests that most habits form in about 28 days. What little things could we challenge ourselves to over the next 31 days that would become new habits which form our character? What do our current habits suggest our future character will look like?

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updated podcast feed

admin — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:46:29 +0000

In a effort to make the listening experience better for you, and easier for us, we have an updated podcast url. The old iTunes podcast will no longer work. To update to the new podcast, delete the old “Epic Church – Bethlehem” iTunes podcast and either click on the “listen to a message” iTunes link on the home page or go to iTunes and search for Epic Church in Bethlehem. If you have any questions let us know. This update greatly simplifies the “behind the scenes work for us, and will make for more reliable and quicker podcast updates. If you don’t use iTunes or want to use a different player for our podcast, you can visit our messages page to listen or download messages.

give us our daily mac & cheese

Pastor Rob — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:12:55 +0000

If you’ve got kids, they undoubtedly love Mac & Cheese. On returning today from vacation we made a pit stop for dinner. The place we decided on for dinner was not to one of my sons liking, so he decided not to order. The other one picked Mac & Cheese with fries. Of course when dinner arrived, the one who decided not to order became incredibly hungry. Thinking it was a good time to teach a lesson, we reminded him that he did not want to order anything so the bread sticks on the table would have to suffice. He asked his brother to share the Mac & Cheese, but of course he refused. I quietly reminded him that we were not going to order him Mac and Cheese since he refused to order a few moments earlier. I did suggest to him that he should pray that his brother might decide to share. He did pray quietly (and without his brother’s knowing) and wiola, the brother with the Mac & Cheese was now full with a half plate left to share.

God we thank you that you give us our daily Mac and Cheese, even when we originally know that we would want or need it.

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MYTHBUSTERS Message Series 08/29-10/3/10

admin — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 20:28:47 +0000

Mythbusters message series with Pastor Rob starts Sun. Aug 29th. Check it out as we attempt to bust some common Christian myths out there. Topic to include… do all paths lead to God?, is there really a place called hell?, can you be a follower of Christ and not a christian?, and more…

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flag football at the last summer picnic

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:17:10 +0000

Join us on Sun. Aug. 29th for the last picnic of the summer. At the picnic we will host a flag football game. We will also host the last side-dish sizzler with a chance to win a Panera bread gift card.

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like to cook?

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:05:06 +0000

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Dinners at the Dialogue Center

If you like to cook, this might be the opportunity for you. Intervarsity on the Campus of Lehigh University hosts several dinner nights and is looking for some home-cooked meals. The dates of the dinner are Sept. 15th, Oct. 6th, Nov. 3rd and Dec. 1st. Below is the info if you are interested in helping out.

What are we doing?

We began gathering as a fellowship for dinner monthly to live out scripture – Acts 2:42-47 specifically, to gather and be together while bringing our friends who do not know Jesus. Our hope is that we get to love people and serve them and welcome them as we are also talking with them about Jesus (not necessarily at the dinner). This is one aspect of InterVarsity’s ministry on campus and is a place where we would love to invite others to serve!

How many students typically come?

We aim for around 50-60 students and could get anywhere from 25-75. It really depends on the night and what students want to do – RSVPing is not a college cultural value and we want folks to feel welcome even if they didn’t RSVP. You could either create your own team and provide the whole meal together, or commit to part of a meal that I would create the meal with many different people – you let me know!

Dates?

September 15^th, October 6^th, and November 3rd, and December 1^st beginning at 6pm – If food could arrive between 5:45 and 6, that would be great. (students stay late, but you do not have to!)

What would my responsibility be?

We are inviting those who are interested in serving to prepare a meal or a portion of a meal (ahead of time) and drop it off or to bring it and hang out with students as long as you would like to.

Can we use the kitchen?

Lehigh is asking that we only use the kitchen to heat things up, but have done the cooking ahead of time. If you can provide paper products, that would be great, if not, please let Liz know.

Menu Ideas?

Lasagna, Pasta of any kind, Enchiladas, Chili, Tacos, Cassaroles of any kind, Salads, Home-baked pizza

Really, you can make anything and remember – home-cooked will beat the dining-hall ANYDAY and they are just grateful for what you are offering!

Where is the Dialogue Center?

661 Taylor St, Bethlehem 18015

Turn up (fron whichever direction you are coming) Taylor St, continue on campus, past the Business Center (Rauch). You may park anywhere in Faculty/Staff Parking to unload, and may be able to stay there, but may need to move your car. We’ll direct you once there. The building number is clearly on a sign out front.

Special needs food?

Having a vegetarian option is helpful.

Thank you for your willingness to consider serving Lehigh’s College students! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call Liz! We hope that this is a blessing to you as well as you serve students!

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new student outreach

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:54:32 +0000

If you are looking to connect with college students we have two opportunities coming up. On Monday Aug. 30 from 4 -6 PM we will be at Lehigh University and on Sept 2nd from about 10 – noon we will be on campus at Valley Forge Christian College handing out free stuff. If you are interested in connecting with students on local campuses contact pastor rob.

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