Family Fellowship Night | Wednesdays
Every Wednesday at 6:00pm we will have Family Fellowship Night. We will eat dinner together and then break off into various discipleship groups: KidsQuest (Children’s Ministry), Refresh (Student Ministries) and Conversations (Adult Ministry).
What did Jesus mean when he told his disciples, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” (John 20:21) What does it mean to live the Sent life Jesus calls his disciples to? We will be going through a book called “Sent – Living A Life that Invites Others to Jesus” by Heather and A. Holleman.
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Morning Circle Study | April 8th
Jesus said “I AM…..the bread of life, the light of the world, the gate for the sheet, the good shepherd, the resurrection and the life, the true vine.” All women are invited to explore yet another of Jesus’ “I AM” proclamations from the New Testament when Morning Circle Study Meets on Tuesday. April 8th at 10:00 am in Fellowship Hall. No preparation is needed, as a study guide is provided. If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Harris @ 816-419-2650 or Nancy Williams @ 816-312-8456.
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Palm Crosses | April 9th
It’s that time of year again to make palm crosses to be distributed after church on Palm Sunday. If you would like to help, we will be meeting Wednesday, April 9th from 9:30am-11:30am in room 217/218. Please bring a pair of scissors! Don’t know how to make a palm cross? No problem, we will teach you how!
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Second Saturday Coffee | April 12th
April’s Second Saturday, an informal gathering for GEPC women to connect and get to know each other, will be on Sat., April 12th in the Reception Room off the main lobby from 9:05 to 10:30. Bring your favorite beverage. Breakfast treats provided. Call or text Joanne King at 816-560-5582 if you have questions.
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Potluck and Easter Egg Hunt | April 13th
Let’s have some fun with the children of our church family on Palm Sunday! Join us after 2nd service on April 13th for an all-church potluck followed by an Easter Egg Hunt. The egg hunt will be for children up to and including 5th grade. If you are able to donate a bag of candy or other small items for the eggs, please leave donations in the church office before Saturday, April 12th. We will have the potluck meal in the Ministry Center right after the 11:00am service. If your last name begins with A-N, please bring a main dish and M-Z please bring a side dish. Desserts, drinks, and paper products will be provided. The Ministry Center Kitchen will be available if you need to keep food warm or refrigerated. In case of inclement weather, the egg hunt will be inside. Hope you will come join in the fun!
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Martha Circle | April 15
Martha Circle, a Scripture, Prayer and Fellowship Group open to all women, will meet Tuesday evening, April 15, 2025, 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the church. We will be studying James 4:13 to 5:20 from our study book James Genuine Faith, Chapter 6 entitled Wisdom in Planning, Patience in Suffering. Please come prepared to take part in the discussions. We will have a dessert to share. Bring your own beverage. Please check The Link for the April missions opportunities. Anyone interested in learning more about Jesus is welcome. Please contact Linda Reeve at 816-550-9128 for more information.
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Registration for the Father/Son Campout is now open
Our father-son campout will be Friday, May 2 – Saturday, May 3 at Watkins Mill Campground. This is for boys ages 4 through 5th grade and their dad, grandpa, uncle or any other special father-like figure! Food will be provided but please bring your own tent and chairs. The cost will be $20 per family and $5 for each additional adult. We hope you can join us for a weekend of fun, adventure and fellowship. Registration is required so please register at https://gashland.breezechms.com/form/campout2025 by April 18
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Palm Sunday Children’s Choir
Gashland’s Children Age 4-5th Grade are again preparing beautiful music to share with both services on April 13th. We would love for all children within this age range to be part of this special music! Caitlin Carney is rehearsing with the children at the end of Sunday School each week from 10:35-10:45am, and at the start of Children’s Church each week as well beginning on March 16th. Children will be singing at the end of the 8:30am service and at the beginning of the 11:00am service on Palm Sunday, April 13th. We look forward to sharing joy with our congregation this Easter season!
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Spring Clean for the Rummage Sale
Now is the time to start spring cleaning! We will be holding our annual rummage sale fundraiser to help support the high school students going to summer camp in Andrews, North Carolina. You can drop off your donations starting April 27th after 2nd service til April 30th.
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Mow Team Sign-up
The GEPC grounds are mowed and maintained by volunteers. We have multiple teams, so if you agree to mow, expect to spend no more than a couple hours every three or four weeks. We provide the mowers and trimmers, you ride/push/weed whack! If you have questions or would like to know more about the Levites of the Lawn, contact Mark Lancaster, 816.560.9933 or mark@mlancaster.us
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Holy Week Schedule
Join us at Gashland EPC as we begin our Holy Week series, “I AM.” Below you can read about our schedule for the week:
Palm Sunday April 13
8:30am Traditional Service
9:45am Sunday School (All Ages)
11:00am Blended Service
Maundy Thursday April 17th
6:00pm in the Ministry Center
Meal, Communion, & Teaching
Good Friday April 18th
7:00pm in the Sanctuary
Easter Sunday
6:30am Sunrise Service on the Gashland Grounds
8:30am Traditional Service
9:45am Sunday School (All Ages)
11:00am Blended Service
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Outreach Collection- Resource Health Baby Bottle Drive
Resource Health exists to offer compassionate care to men and women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Our focus is to holistically empower the family unit through advocacy, education, mentoring and discipleship. Our goal is to positively impact families now and for generations to come. We will be doing a Baby Bottle Drive to Support Resource Health through Sunday, April 27th. Pick up a baby bottle and fill it with coins, currency, or checks made out to Resource Health. These bottles may be picked up/dropped off when filled in the lobby by the Office after first service and downstairs in the lobby before and after 2nd service at the Resource Health Table. Thank you and God Bless You!