Local Mission
Giving Back to our Local Law Enforcement Agency
Epic is always up to something! Our recent “something” was to appreciate our local police department. How cool is that? Very cool, indeed. Our pastor fired up the grill he built and with the help of Darrell, John, and Schuylar, cooked delicious gourmet hamburgers for the men and women in uniform. The women of our community of faith made the side dishes and desserts. Elaine cut and chopped masses of onions, lettuce and tomatoes in preparation for the big day.
Men and women of the Duluth Police Department came and went throughout the day as their schedule allowed. (You were never in any danger). Their visit began with a hug from Joy, and a bag of goodies from Franka. They could choose a Beanie Baby in a character of their choice, generously donated by Denise. The Women’s Learning Community which normally meets on Thursday used their time to serve our guests. Sherry contacted Chick-fil-A owner in Duluth who quickly offered a stack of Milk Shake coupons and 5 gallons of sweet tea! Stephanie, Lisa, and Mia decorated the room to show our appreciation to the squad. Christine hung the posters on the front doors. Ali, Anne, and Julie worked in the kitchen washing dishes. We invited local Dekalb County policeman that lives in the neighborhood. He and his wife were blessed to be included in the fun. The afternoon ended with a drawing for a 2010-11 EPICenter Membership and the winner was the Chief Of Police, Randy Belcher!! We didn’t rig it! A member of his department did the drawing!
All of our efforts were to bless those who work hard for our city. Mission Accomplished!
Images from our police appreciation day
The Love Others Fund is proof of Epic Faith’s Love in Action!
Our church has a big heart, and is filled with thankful people who love God and Others with more than mere words. These funds will be dedicated to outreach to our “Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the uttermost parts of the world” (Acts 1:8); to us this means – Duluth, Gwinnett County, United States and the entire world. We believe that our tithes are an expression and proof that we Love God, and our benevolent giving is an expression proof that we also Love Others.
You can support those in need with a tax deductable gift to the Epic Faith Love Others Fund. Simply write a check to Epic Faith and write “Love Others Fund” in the memo section, or add the amount over and above the tithe check you already write to Epic and indicate the amount to go to this fund in the memo section of your check. Encourage others in your sphere of influence to do the same. We will be good stewards of the funds and offer it to those most in need of financial aid. When we get a call it is great to say “Yes, we can help!”
Gifts to this account will also fund our annual Epic Family Christmas Project, where we choose a needy family to provide an entire Christmas including decorating, gifts, hot Christmas meal as well as the stocking of pantry.
(Note to Epic Faith members: Mature givers understand that Epic’s financial needs depend on regular support, so the tithe is as important to the Epic storehouse as your benevolent gift is to those in need, so please help us to teach people the about tithes and offerings is so that both needs can be met.)