EastminstEr UpdatEEastminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

Volume 39 Number 15 April 19, 2015

803-256-1654 / www.eastminsterpres.org

STAFFDr. Bradley D. Smith

Pastor

Dr. Mark E. DurrettAssociate Pastor

Rev. Lynn A. GrandsireAssociate Pastor

Dr. James I. St. JohnParish Associate

Mr. Croskeys RoyallDirector of Childrens Ministries

Mrs. Fredna LeeDirector of Music Ministries

Mrs. Lucy Corley andMrs. Anita Poole

EDS Co-Directors

Mr. William L. Collins, Jr.Business Manager

Ms. Julie McDanielMember Involvement Coordinator

SERMonSuNdAy, April 19

9:00 & 11:15 a.m. - Sanctuary11:15 a.m. - Jubilee

Dr. James I. St. JohnWhen Shadows FleeO. T. - Malachi 3:1-2aN. T. - Luke 24:36-48

We are the Body

SHARING HIS LIGHT1 COR. 12

Dear Eastminster Family,

What a wonderful day it was in worship yesterday with 31 of our young people standing before others and proclaiming Christ as Lord. I encourage all of these young people, with the help of their parents, to continue growing in Gods grace!

Please join me in thanking Croskeys Royall, who stepped in to lead this years class when Jon and Jeff accepted other calls. Additionally, six Eastminster members gave their time, energy and prayers to serve as Confirmation Family Leaders, getting to know the young people by attending the retreats, participating in the teaching sessions, and more. The six are Mr. Ken Carey, Mrs. Lucy Corley, Mrs. Angie Durrett, Mrs. Karen Hudgens, Mr. Coke Mann, and Mr. Rodney Swan.

While the focused confirmation class has been taking place for the past seven months, the fact is that God has been at work in each of these young peoples lives since before they were born. Parents lead the way and play an irreplaceable role in nurturing the faith of their children, but I also want to take this opportunity to thank all of you who are, or have been, Sunday school teachers, VBS leaders, youth advisors, scout leaders, ball coaches, pray-ers, encouragers, and financial supporters.

Together we are the Body of Christ, and, for me, seeing the whole congregation standing and applauding our confirmands was absolutely awesome. Thank you. And thanks be to our God.

Gratefully,

Brad

Confirmation Class of 2014 - 2015

The following confir-mands were recognized on Sunday, April 12, during the sanctuary worship at 11:15 a.m. and received stoles. Clarke Austin Anderson, Foster Major Anderson, Madeline Graham Andrews, Mary Chandler Black, Sarah Jennings Brown, Alice Graham Davidson, Claudia Rion DuBose, William Price Elliott, Sadie Brooks English, Rachel Harper Evatt, Hal Williams Fant, Anna Baskin Felder, Stefanie Regan Lippard, Mark Henry Locke, John Franklin McCabe, Jr., Lucy Baylor McCrary, William Curry McDow, Jr., James McPherson oneil, Isabelle Janine Parks, Elizabeth Parks Ramsey, Jackson Lloyd Reynolds, Sarah Grace Schraibman, Patrick noble Searcy, Bradley Banks Shuford, Meredith Jeanette Smolka, Cole Parsons Teas, Paris Marie Tomlin, Brooke Lea Tompkins, Dargan Jackson Watson, Jason James Winterhalter, Katherine Kelley Woody. We want to thank the confirma-tion leadership and support: Mr. Scott Elliott, Mrs. Laura Long, Mrs. Tricia McCormick and Mr. Croskeys Royall.

Daily CalENDaRSuNdAy, April 198:00 Celebration Rehearsal9:00 Worship & Childrens Church Benjamin Pierce Douglas, Jr. Bapt.10:00 Jubilee Band Practice Eastminster First Step Combined Adult Sunday School Sunday School10:05 Chancel Choir Rehearsal11:15 Jubilee Worship Worship & Childrens Church Caroline Marie Laval Bapt.2:00 Feeding Children Everywhere3:00 Cub Scout Mtg. 3:45 Childcare5:00 Kerygma Senior High Youth MS Youth Small Group Cub Scouts6:00 Youth Meal6:30 APnC

MoNdAy, April 207:00 Mens Prayer Breakfast9:00 Count Team Fifty Plus Exercise Class11:00 Small Group11:45 Staff Birthday Lunch1:30 Pastors Mtg.2:30 Program Staff3:10 Staff Mtg.5:30 Yoga CABL B/B Personnel Committee6:30 Small Group BSF7:00 Troop 10

TuESdAy, April 217:15 Jr. High Prayer Breakfast9:00 Drop-In nursery10:00 Senior Fitness Small Group11:30 Sisters in Christ Luncheon11:45 Tuesday Lunch12:00 Finance Committee1:00 Footcare Ministry3:00 Exercising for Arthritis4:00 Congregational Care5:00 Tai Chi5:30 CLC Committee6:00 Handbells Small Groups7:00 Scottish Country Dancing Girls Senior High Small Group Guys Senior High Small Group WEdNESdAy, April 227:00 Lowrey/Fuller Small Group9:00 Fifty Plus Exercise Class Drop-In nursery9:25 EDS Chapel9:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry4:00 Helfer/Cox Small Group4:30 Love Bearers5:15 Angel, Junior Choirs5:30 Henderson Small Group6:00 Small Group6:30 Burns/Burden Small Group7:15 Chancel Choir THurSdAy, April 239:00 Drop-In nursery10:00 Senior Fitness12:00 Small Group3:00 Exercising for Arthritis5:30 Yoga6:00 Magnum Volleyball7:30 Jubilee Band Practice

FridAy, April 249:00 Fifty Plus Exercise Class11:00 Support Staff Mtg.

SATurdAy, April 256:30 BSF Leader Mtg.

Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus Was a KidExperience a day at Hometown nazareth. Each day is filled

with stations where kids and adults are transported to Jesus hometown! Kids meet Mary and see firsthand Gods Word at work in a persons life. Gods Word comes alive through engaging interaction with Bible history! Join us the week of June 22 - 25, as we focus on Jesus as a child. We will have VBS T-shirts for the children! A closing ceremony will take

place on Thursday evening, June 25. Registration is now open and runs through June 5. Look for sign-up tables on Sundays or register on the church website, www.eastminster-pres.org.

Volunteers are needed! To volunteer to help with VBS this summer, e-mail Ashley, ashley-lidikay@gmail.com. Worried about child care? The drop-in will be available at no cost to VBS volunteers.

Summer Basketball Skills Camp, June 15 - 18The Christian Life Center will host a summer basketball skills camp

for rising 1st - 6th grade boys and girls, Monday - Thursday, June 15 - 18. Combined camp times are from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. The camp, conducted by The Greatest Champion, will incorporate a new parable each day. The cost is $95.00, and space is limited to 50. For more information, contact Jimmy Easterby (jimmy-easterby@gmail.com) or call 803-543-9456 or register on their website at www.thegreatest-champion.org. on the basketball page select the Eastminster location. Invite your friends!

Need Help, Moms?To moms looking for help: Dont forget that the Drop-In Nursery is open Tuesday,

Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to help with your childcare! Tell your friends about the EPC Drop-In! If you have any questions, contact Francine Barry at 256-1654 ext. 161.

Jesus Rocks - Almost Lock-In - May 8The last Jesus Rocks of the year will be from 6:00-10:00 p.m.

May 8. Pizza! Games! Bible Study Blast! Movies! Popcorn! Midnight Basketball! Bring $3.00 for pizza and wear sneak-ers. Parents, we need help in shifts for this night. If you can help for the 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. shift or the 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. shift, please email Croskeys at croyall@eastminsterpres.org.

What is E-News?If you are currently not receiving our electronic

newsletter (E-News) sent every Friday, but would like to, please e-mail tcarter@eastminsterpres.org and type E-News in the subject line, or you can visit the Eastminster web site and click on E-news under

resources (http://eastminsterpresbyterianchurch.org/E-News) to sign up. In addition, you can also read past issues of the E-News in the same location. This electronic publication includes the scripture and sermon for the coming Sunday, weekend schedule highlights, one or two paragraphs of information or inspiration and a list of those in the hospitals. Stay current! Sign up today!

CARE & CONCERN

EPC Prayer List

Part of what it means to be a Family of Faith is to be in prayer for one another. Contact the church office at 256-1654 to be included on this Prayer List.

EPC Special Concerns

Remer Waguespack, Dave Steven, and those serving in our military, Stephen Ministers and their care receivers, and all those in need of Gods special care.

Hospitals

Sue McCutcheon, Edith Strasburger

Deaths

Congregational Care and Concern:Family & friends, on the death of Dr. James McKnight Timmons, April 9, 2015.

John & Marie Fairey, on the death of his father, Phil Fairey, April 11, 2015.

Gaston & Elaine Fairey, on the death of his father, Phil Fairey, April 11, 2015. Grandson, Gaston Fairey, Jr.

on weekends a minister is on call. If you have a crisis which one of the ministers needs to know about, phone 256-1654 and leave a message. A minister will return your call.

What is E-News?If you are currently not receiving our electronic newsletter (E-News) sent every

Friday, but would like to, please e-mail tcarter@eastminsterpres.org and type E-News in the subject line, or you can visit the Eastminster web site and click on E-news under resources (http://eastminsterpresbyterianchurch.org/E-News) to sign up. In addition, you can also read past issues of the E-News in the same location. This electronic publication includes the scripture and sermon for the coming Sunday, weekend schedule highlights, one or two paragraphs of information or inspiration and a list of those in the hospitals. Stay current! Sign up today!

Deadline for UPDATEDont miss out! Send your information to share with the congregation to tcarter@east-minsterpres.org.Please have your information in by Wednesday, April 29, to be shared in our next newsletter on May 3, 2015.

The Body at Work Your time, talent, and treasure at work in Gods KingdomWe at Eastminster have delivered 144 dozen cookies to 18 fire stations, emergency rooms, police/sher-iffs headquarters in the Columbia area to honor all

first responders on the anniversary of 9/11.

Our MissiOnariesrev. & Mrs. Donald Marsden-Virginia/russia

steven & natalie Hall - alaskasarah snapp - Bolivia

rev. John McCall - Taiwansteve & Kathy amar - Virginia/Muslims in the us

George & anne Harper - PhilippinesCindy Correll - Port au Prince, Haiti

Dr. John and Gwenda Fletcher - Congo

Call for Library VolunteersThis spring and summer, we will be cleaning up our Library shelves! This

will include book checks, shelf-straightening, taking inventory, and order-ing some new resources. If you have any time on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., please e-mail Librarian, Caroline Bennett, at caroline.bennett@att.net to schedule a time to help. Many thanks!

Good afternoon! As space permits, can we start plugging the Library and some of our newest reads? Here are some blurbs on a few of the new books. These are propped up on the Library check-out desk, so you can grab them for cover-scanning as you need to. Many thanks! And Happy Easter! --Caroline

Check out our Librarys newest reads!

Radical by David Platt

In Radical, author and pastor David Platt challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultural prefer-ences. He shows what Jesus actually said about being His disciplethen invites you to believe and obey what you have heard.

Come check out these newest books and others in EPCs Lynn Temple Jones Library! If you have questions about any of our available resources, contact Librarian Caroline Bennett, cbennett@eastminsterpres.org.

Musicians Wanted! The Jubilee Service needs musicians for the band. If you have a talent for

singing or playing an instrument, this may be an opportunity for you to use your gift for Gods glory in worship. We are particularly looking for vocal-ists, lead and bass guitar players, keyboard players and drummers. If you are interested, please contact Chris Johnson (cjohnson@gsblaw.net), or 315-3075.

Need Help, Moms?To moms looking for help: Dont forget that the Drop-In Nursery is open

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to help with your childcare! Tell your friends about the EPC Drop-In! . If you have any questions, contact Francine Barry at 256-1654 ext. 161.

EPC Run for God Running GroupHave you ever wanted to run in a 5K race? Well now is your chance!

Eastminster is starting a new program called Run for God. It is a devo-tional Bible study combined with a running exercise plan. The program is designed to strengthen you spiritually and physically, with the end challenge being for all to participate and finish a 5K race as an EPC Team. We will be meeting on Sunday afternoons/evenings at the CLC and are looking forward to a fun and enriching experience. Hope to see you there.

If you are interested, please contact Beau Long (at blong@keenansuggs.com or 803-960-2402) to be added to the email list. More information will follow.

Jesus Rocks - Almost Lock-In - April 26The last Jesus Rocks of the year will be from 6:00-10:00 p.m., April 26.

Pizza! Games! Bible Study Blast! Movies! Popcorn! Midnight Basketball! Bring $3.00 for pizza and wear sneakers. Parents, we need help in shifts

Feeding Children EverywhereChurch-Wide Service Project

April 19, 4:00-5:00 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m.Eastminster Presbyterian Church and Feeding

Children Everywhere are partnering together for the Eastminster Presbyterian Hunger Project. This one-day, church-wide service project will be held on Sunday, April 19, in the CLC Gym. Participants will be

hand-packaging a goal of 40,000 meals that will be distributed to hungry children in Haiti. There will be great music, good fun and the chance to make a tangible difference in the life of a hungry child. Currently, 842 million people struggle with hunger every single day. Through this Hunger Project, YoU are helping feed those hungry bellies. Two one-hour shifts are available: 4:00-5:00 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Children ages 6 and older can help package food at the event; child care will be provided to children 5 and younger. To sign up for a one-hour shift, go to www.eastminsterpres.org.

EPC Welcomes Father Michelin on April 19All adult Sunday school classes are invited to hear Father Michelin, Director of

Hospital Ste. Croix (HSC), on Sunday, April 19, during the Sunday School Hour in the Adult Reception Hall. Father Michelin is priest of the Episcopal church in Haiti. Eastminster members who participated in the last mission trip to Haiti had the privilege of working there with Father Michelin, who works with the Medical Benevolence Foundation.

What Are We Doing About ISISChristar is the sending agency for Eastminster missionaries Steve and Kathi

Amar, and has established an Iraqi Relief website. Eastminsters Mission Service and Benevolence Committee, on April 7, voted and approved the sending of $2,000 for Iraqi Relief. In response to those who might have been asking What are we doing about ISIS we are sharing the information, If you would like additional information, check out their website: http://christar.org/media-stories/news/christar-u-s-director-steve-coffey-on-iraqi-relief.

Family Promise Returns May 31- June 6please save the date for this opportunity to volunteer for this ministry.

Family Promise is a ministry that serves homeless families. Eastminster has joined 13 area churches to host these families 4 times a year, one week at a time. There are many volunteer opportunities and all are family-friendly! Please contact Eliza-beth Barber (ebarber77@gmail.com) or Lucy Corley (lcorley2@sc.rr.com) for any questions and watch for additional information coming soon!

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oFFiCErS prAyEr: deacon Carol HilldEACoNS: Mary Counts & Connie Derrick deacon Connie Chase (Jubilee) deacon Jeff Burden (Jubilee)uSHErS: Don Helms & Milton MooreGrEETErS:(9:00) Bill & Linda Gillespie Stephanie Hall William & Kappy Hubbard Lloyd Hendricks(11:15) Ross & Happy Holmes Johnny & Karen Hudgens Charles & Caroline Jenkins Jerry & Mary Frances Jowers iNFANT rooM - ClC 115(9:00) Staff(11:15) Virginia & nate HendersonToddlEr rooM - ClC 117(9:00) Todd & Cecilia Powell(11:15) Mandy & Will Brawley2-K rooM - ClC 119(9:00) Mollye & Zack Hudson(11:15) Muffett & John McCainCHildrENS CHurCH 102 - 3K(9:00) ned & Kerry Boykin(11:15) Brad & Jennie Bradley CHildrENS CHurCH 104 - 4K(9:00) Drew & Taylor Babcock(11:15) Aaron & Katie BarthelCHildrENS CHurCH 106 - 5K(9:00) Tommy & Heather Stallworth(11:15) Tyler & Lesley Stone

Flowers for SanctuaryIf you would like to give flowers for the sanctuary in honor or memory of someone, please

contact Carol Anderson at jander7@bellsouth.net. Also, if you have a standing memorial, please contact Carol to confirm that you still wish to reserve a date.

Sisters in Christ LuncheonAll women of the church are invited to Eastminster Presbyterian Womens

annual Sisters-in-Christ luncheon at 11:30 Tuesday, April 21. Jasmine Lipscomb of Building Families, a Family Specialist with Thornwell Home for Children with an office here at EPC, will speak and our donations will benefit the programs outreach. Additionally, two women will be presented with Presbyterian Womens Honorary Life member awards at the gathering. Lunch is $6 in Thompson Hall. Please mark your calendars and contact Shelli Knapp (sknapp@eastminsterpres.org) in the church office for lunch reservations. Childcare available in the drop-in nursery in the CLC.

Check out our Librarys newest reads!if you Want to Walk on Water, youve Got to Get out of the Boatby John ortberg

Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept Sea of Galilee toward Jesus. In what ways is the Lord telling you, as He did Peter, Come. In his book If You Want to Walk on Water, Youve Got to Get out of the Boat, John ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone.

Come check out these newest books and others in EPCs Lynn Temple Jones Li-brary! If you have questions about any of our available resources, contact Librar-ian Caroline Bennett, cbennett@eastminsterpres.org.

Zoo News Luncheon April 28Whats new at the zoo? Join Susan oCain, Riverbanks Zoo Communications

Director and PEP@EPC at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, in Thompson Hall to learn more about what people of all ages can see and do at our world-renowned zoo. Come learn about Destination Riverbanks the $36 million expansion project with new phases opening as soon as this summer. The zoo is not just about animals, but features an award-winning botanical garden. And fun souvenirs for all! Menu will include taco salad and fixins, plus Monkeys Banana Quesadillas for dessert. $6 per person, pay at the door, call Shelli (256-1654) for reservations. Bring a friend! This luncheon program is presented by People Enjoying People, an adult minis-try for fun, fellowship and educa-tion.