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EPC This Sunday: Pastor Bill David
Pastor Bill David of our Stockton Presbytery will be preaching this Sunday on Matthew 5:21-24 – a sermon entitled: “If at the alter you remember . . .” Bill has been a marvelous friend and colleague in the Presbytery and I look forward to hearing him speak this Sunday – I hope you will join us. Pastor Troy
read morePresbytery Town Hall Meeting – March 10
We are extending an invitation to Church Sessions, all Elders and Deacons and anyone else who would like to attend an open Town Hall Meeting addressing the current theological and organizational state of the PC(USA), the active involvement of our own Presbytery in the midst of this changing landscape and an overview of the Fellowship of Presbyterians and newly organized ECO. The format will consist of presentations as well as time for questions and discussion. Please join us for this open conversation among the churches of the Presbytery...
read moreThe Cross of Christ: Galatians
UPDATE – Tenatively Postponed This week we will begin a sermon series on the Cross of Christ in Paul’s Letter to the Galatians. This series is in honor of the late John Stott, following the trajectory of his conclusion in his classic book “The Cross of Christ.” As we look to Easter we will be examining these seven affirmations of the cross and their connections to our lives. The cross and salvation (Galatians 1:3-5) – February 12 The cross and experience (Galatians 2:19-21) – February 19 The cross and...
read moreYouth Winter Retreat
Escalon Presbyterian Church is partnering with Zephyr Point Conference Center in March 16-18 to facilitate a Winter Retreat for our Youth Group. Zephyr Point, a conference center in our denomination, has been actively desiring to help provide opportunities for youth groups in their expanded mission and outreach to our Presbyteries. This is our invitation to our youth group to participate in a weekend of going deeper with one another in worship, bible study, prayer and fellowship as we learn more of what it means to follow Jesus Christ. It...
read more2012 Salvation Army Ministry
2012 Salvation Army Ministry February 18, March 17, April 21 Do YOU want to be part of the Salvation Army Ministry? The Deacons are looking for volunteers to be part of four Ministry Teams that will participate in the Salvation Army Feed the Homeless Program. Our teams will work on the dates listed above (Saturdays) to prepare, deliver and serve food to 150 people at the Modesto shelter. This is how you can help… Sign up to either prep, arriving at 12:30pm on the Saturday date listed above at the Faith Center. You will help...
read moreGlobal Church Conference 2012
A CONFERENCE FOR HEARING THE CHURCH IN THE MAJORITY WORLD March 2-3, 2012 – First Presbyterian Church Berkeley How can we change the chain of our consumption to bring freedom, dignity, and justice to people around the globe? Hear from Majority World Christians as they share their perspectives on “consumption and justice” and how God has spoken into their lives. We hope their wisdom will inform and encourage us to find ways to live more courageously, justly, and creatively in our context. Escalon Presbyterian Church is...
read moreJanuary Sermon Series: Christian Pillars
Matthew 15:1-20 – Scripture Alone (Sola Scriptura) Matthew 15:21-28 – Faith Alone (Sola Fides) Matthew 15:29-39 – Grace Alone (Sola Gratia) Matthew 16:1-12 – Christ Alone (Sola Christus)
read moreAdult Study: What’s So Amazing About Grace?
A new adult interactive Bible study beginning January 8 explores grace at street level and asks if grace is God’s love for the undeserving then what does it look like in action? Ten Sunday morning sessions led by Scott Mayfield meeting 9 AM in the Faith Center’s Fireside room.
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Denominational Questions
Many of you have read or will read various articles that suggest that a change has been made in the denomination of which our church is a member (PC-USA). Specifically, the change reported is a change to allow practicing homosexuals to serve as clergy, elders or deacons. Here is a short answer to a discussion that will continue on our church level and in our local Presbytery Level. What has changed? What does this mean for our Presbytery and church? What is the road ahead look like? The long and the short of it is that there is a...
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