Epoch, what an awesome weekend we had at the retreat. I hope that all of you had an impactful weekend that has and will continue to radically change your lives. I know that I was impacted and I have a lot of soul searching and work to do to continue to be changed into the image of my beloved Savior. I pray that you desire the same, to be as He is because of who He is.

This Friday we will be continuing our “Themes of the Proverbs” series and our dear Shepherd, Hohn Cho, will be teaching us on “Friendship and Confrontation.” How excited I am to know that we can continue to challange each other to grow, and this Friday is just another opportunity for us, as a group, to do so.

Please press on in your personal relationships to build each other up by speaking truth to one another.

Dear Saints of Epoch,

This Friday we have an awesome priviledge to share a meal together and enjoy some rich fellowship with one another. This is a great time to practice serving each other in ways that would be out of the norm.

Also, we are going to be hearing from Becky, Sasi and Andrea, Perla, and Steve about their STM trip this summer. What an exciting time, especially for those who have gone on an STM in the past. I know for me, I get excited over anything involving missions, something that is at the very heart of our great God.

I hope to see everyone rejoicing in our Savior and ready and willing to express their love for Him by their service to one another.

Justin continues our exploration of the themes of Proverbs, focusing on the importance of family in the lives of children — parents are full-time evangelists in their children’s lives.  He encourages us all to use our time of singleness to cultivate the skills necessary to witness to children through words and deeds.

 

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Jenny Conover testifies to the power of God in her life.  The daughter of missionaries, Jenny knew Christ from a young age.  She testifies to God’s unwavering faithfulness in her life, even in the midst of severe trials — and to God’s mighty power to transform a hopeless sinner into a lover of Christ!

 

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The last time we met we got to hear how the Lord brought our dearly beloved Justin out of his sin and into the Kingdom of God’s beloved Son, and this week we get to hear what wisdom the Lord has taught Justin through the book of Proverbs on FAMILY. As we continue through the “Themes of the Proverbs,” please be in prayer as Justin finishes his preparation on the topic of Family.

Justin Lyon has been a leader in Epoch for several years now.  Husband, father, worship leader, and seminary student, Justin sets an example of joyful service and servant-leadership.  Today, Justin shares his testimony with us, how God transformed a godless sinner into the man we know today.

 

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Using selected passages in Proverbs, Chris demonstrates the danger of anger in the life of a Christian.  He then goes on to explain Eph 4:26 (”Be angry, and yet do not sin…”), and powerfully warns us that judgement is reserved for God alone; Christians are to forgive.

 

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