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Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

Volume 37 Number 2 January 13, 2013

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STAFF

Dr. Bradley D. SmithPastor

Dr. Mark E. DurrettAssociate Pastor

Rev. Lynn A. GrandsireAssociate Pastor

Rev. Jeffrey S. SmithAssociate Pastor

Dr. James I. St. JohnParish Associate

Rev. Jonathan S. WagnerAssociate Pastor

Mr. Croskeys RoyallDirector of Children’s Ministries

Mrs. Fredna LeeDirector of Music Ministries

Our Missionaries:

Rev. & Mrs. Donald Marsden-Virginia/Russia

Steven & Natalie Hall - Alaska

Sarah Snapp - Bolivia

Rev. John McCall - Taiwan

Steve & Kathy Amar - Virginia/Muslims in the US

George & Anne Harper - Philippines

SuNdAy, JANuAry 13

9:00 & 11:15 a.m. - Sanctuary

11:15 a.m. Jubilee

dr. Bradley d. Smith

“A Message for the King”

Deuteronomy 17:14-20

In the last days, God says,

I will pour out my Spirit

on all people.

Your sons and daughters will

prophesy, your young men will see

VISIonS

your old men will dream

dreamS

a C T S 2 : 1 7

Dear Eastminster Family,

Three years ago Jubilee Worship averaged forty people in at-tendance and met on Sunday evenings. The Bradley Lunch Buddies ministry didn't exist, our youth ministry was significantly understaffed , and the Parlor had yet to be opened up to the Narthex.

While these are only a few of the ministry initiatives that have come to pass in the past three years, and while there are many people behind each of these, I want to take a minute to thank our Deacons and Elders. Specifically, I want to acknowledge the men and women who are completing three years of serving as Officers and to welcome those who compose the class of 2015.

Please join me in thanking the following for their faithful service:

deacons: Agnes Asman, Elizabeth Black, Melanie DaVega, Fred Hanna, Darla Helms, Tyler Hudson, Greg Moise, Kit Pound, Cheryl Yates.

Elders: Don Barton, Martha Casto, Sara Davis, Dennis Daye, Bob Derrick, Lucie Eggleston, Walter Hayden, Janet Katz, Susi McWilliams, Patrick Rayfield.

This past Sunday also saw a new class of Officers ordained and installed. I encour-age you to pray for these people.

deacons: Sharon Besley, Jeff Burden, Abbot Carnes, Simpson Fant, Carol Hill, John Hudson, Susan Laird, Kay Lydon, Hagood Tighe, Scot Verzyl.

Elders: John Barr, Tara Barr, Ginger Bates, Jane Brissette, Andy Lowrey, Alison McGowan, Michael Schraibman, Steve Searcy, Marilyn Stradtman, Charlie Weston.

Your prayers for Eastminster Church, her pastors, officers and members matter. Pray that we would, together, and guided by the Holy Spirit, be the church our Lord has for us to be.

Grace and Peace,

Brad

Daily CalENDaRSuNdAy, JANuAry 13

8:00 Celebration Choir Rehearsal9:00 Worship & Children’s Church Mary Whit Lindsay Baptism10:00 Sunday School Pastor’s Class Jubilee Band Practice Eastminster First Step Worship Discovery10:05 Chancel Choir Rehearsal10:15 SHINE - Pre-K10:30 Cradle Roll Reception11:15 Worship & Children’s Church Jubilee Worship Cradle Roll3:00 Cubscouts Wolf Den3:30 Girl Scout Troop 8734:00 Webelos 1 & 2 Cubscout Bears, Tigers Youth Band Practice4:30 Youth Parent Mtg.5:00 Circle #6 Childcare Jesus Rocks P.E.A.C.E. Service5:30 Youth Group Dinner6:00 Kerygma Youth Meeting6:15 Women’s Bible Study

MoNdAy, JANuAry 14

7:00 Men’s Prayer Breakfast9:00 Count Team Fifty Plus Exercise Class10:00 Senior Fitness Circle #1 & #310:30 Circle #22:00 Pastor’s Mtg. Circle #72:30 Program Staff Mtg.3:30 Youth Basketball Practice5:15 Worship & Music5:30 Men’s Basketball League Yoga Webelos 1 Stephen Leaders Mtg.6:00 Stephen Ministry Mtg.7:00 Sr. High Guys Bible Study

TuESdAy, JANuAry 15

9:00 Drop-In Nursery9:30 Staff Meeting10:00 Women’s Bible Study Senior Fitness10:30 Yoga11:45 Tuesday Lunch3:30 Youth B/B Practice4:30 Cub Scouts “God and Me”5:00 Tai Chi6:00 Yoga Handbell Choir Rehearsal6:30 Circle #87:00 Zumba Fitness Scottish Country Dance WEdNESdAy, JANuAry 16

9:00 Drop-In Nursery Fifty Plus Exercise Class9:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry EDS Chapel11:00 A Journey Through John’s Gospel3:30 Youth B/B Practice5:15 Fellowship Meal5:45 Childcare6:15 WE@EPC Crossroads Career Network DivorceCare Class‘ MS Youth7:00 Vision 2020 Team Mtg.7:30 Jubilee Band Practices

THurSdAy, JANuAry 17

9:00 Drop-In Nursery10:00 Seniors Fitness2:30 Transitions Meal Team3:30 Youth B/B Practice6:00 CLC Ministry Mtg.7:00 Zumba Fitness

FrIdAy, JANuAry 18

9:00 Fifty Plus Exercise Class11:00 Support Staff Mtg.3:30 Youth B/B Practice4:00 Girls Bible Study

SATurdAy, JANuAry 19

9:00 Youth Basketball League Games

Eastminster Presbyterian Church 65th Anniversary

Eastminster will celebrate their 65th anniversary on Sunday, February 3. In appreciation for the ministry of the church and all who have helped shape the church,

we will print a few snippets of our past history.

our devotional Booklets - In 1977 one of the most meaningful traditions of Eastminster began with the publication of our first Lenten Devotional booklet. Beginning with Ash Wednesday, the booklet featured devotionals written by Eastminster members - one for each day of the week until Easter. Typically the devotionals were introduced by an appropriate verse of scripture and ended with a short prayer. The booklets were free and could be picked up at several key locations around the church. Over two decades later - in 2001 - the Lenten schedule was succeeded by Advent Devotional booklets, following the same format as their predecessors, with the booklets beginning on December 1 and continuing through Christmas Day. These booklets provide inspirational messages for our members, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, and at the same time, showcase the talents and depth of thought of Eastminster members.

JESUS Rocks, January 13Join us in Thompson Hall at 5:00 p.m. for dinner (don’t forget your $3.00 for dinner) with

activities in the gym following from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Remember, friends are always welcome!

Stephen Ministers Commissioned on Sunday, January 6The Stephen Ministry began at Eastminster in 2001 and is a vital ministry at Eastminster.

With the addition of these five new members, we now have 16 active Stephen Ministers. We are pleased to have these newly trained members as Stephen Ministers: Ed Black, Jeff Casto, Betsy Leopard, Betty Meadows and Peter Zornow. Welcome them into this ministry role of caring for people with life challenges and changes.

Class of 2015 Elders and Deacons Installed on Sunday, January 6Elders: John Barr, Tara Barr, Ginger Bates, Jane Brissette, Andy Lowrey, Alison Mc-

Gowan, Michael Schraibman, Steve Searcy, Marilyn Stradtman, Charlie Weston. deacons: Sharon Besley, Jeff Burden, Abbot Carnes, Simpson Fant, Carol Hill, John Hudson, Susan Laird, Kay Lydon, Hagood Tighe, Scot Verzyl.

With Thanks . . .Eastminster’s employees wish to express their gratitude to the congregation for the Christ-

mas bonus each received. Every staff member extends a heartfelt “Thank You” for your loving generosity. Your thoughtfulness, as always, makes it a pleasure to serve this church.

Volunteer in the Christian Life CenterIf you have time to spare and would like to help out in the Christian Life Center, give Bill

Ketchin a call at 256-1654 or e-mail him at bketchin@eastminsterpres.org. They need helpful smiling faces to greet and direct our many visitors in the CLC.

Church Offices and Christian Life Center ClosingEastminster will be closed on Monday, January 21, in observance of the Martin Luther

King, Jr. holiday. Facilities will reopen at their normal operating times on Tuesday, January 22.

CARE & CONCERN

EPC Prayer ListPart 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 ConcernsWalker Pearce, Boots Fuller, Remer Waguestack, Virginia Anne Singletary, those serving in our military, Stephen Min-isters & their care receivers and all those in need of God’s special care.

In Extended CareMargaret Zeigler

DeathsCongregational love and sympathy

are extended to:

Chuck & Denise Hubbard on the death of his father, Charles Rast Hubbard, Decem-ber 30, 2012. Grandchildren, Jennifer &

Caroline Hubbard.

Mary Dawn & Law Murdock on the death of her father, Al Dingle, December 29 1, 2012. Grandchildren: Sarah & Lawton

Murdock.

Leland & Cornelia Williams on the death of his brother, Cooper Williams, January 1, 2013.

Friends & family on the death of Dottie

Craig, January 4, 2013.

Locke & Tracy Reddic on the death of his Mother, Julia Reddic, January 7, 2013.

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.

Deadline for UPDATEDon’t miss out! Send your informa-tion to share with the congregation to tcarter@eastminsterpres.org.Please have your information in by Wednesday, January 16, to be shared in our next newsletter on January 27, 2013.

A man ventured to the top of Mount Sinai to at-tempt talking to God. He asked God what a million years were to Him, and a voice came down, saying,

“A minute.” The next question was what a million dollars means to God, and the answer came down, “a penny.” The man then asked, “Will You give me a million dollars?” God answered, “In a minute.”

Cradle Roll Sunday, January 13If you are the parent of a baby born in 2012, Eastminster will celebrate Cradle Roll

Sunday, January 13, at the 11:15 a.m. service. The church has sent letters to each family with a baby born in 2012, but if you do not receive yours, please call Croskeys Royall at 256-1654 to be added to the list. We currently have 36 new babies on the rolls at Eastminster and we don’t want to miss anyone.

For our loved ones . . .In memory of Mary Burgess, given by Harvey & Martha Studstill.In memory of Patsy Shuler, given by Harvey & Martha Studstill.In honor of Jeff Smith, given by Mitch & Lisa Newman.

January Circles SchedulesCirCle #1 Monday, January 14 @ 10:00 a.m., ParlorCirCle #2 Monday, January 14 @ 10:30 a.m. 90 Catesby Circle (Florence Fowler)CirCle #3 Monday, January 14 @ 10:00 a.m. 1401 St. Lawrence PlaceCirCle #6 Sunday, January 13 @ 5:00 p.m. E-354CirCle #7 Monday, January 14 @ 2:00 p.m. Church ParlorCirCle #8 Tuesday, January 15 @ 6:30 p.m. Church Parlor

Transitions Meal - January 17If you would like to help with a monetary donation, make food or to help serve at

the Transitions Center on January 17, please contact Julie at 256-1654 or jmcdaniel@eastminsterpres.org.

More Than Two & A Half Tons?Are you wondering what this refers to? In December of 2012 EPC members donated

797 lbs. of peanut butter. As of the end of 2012, EPC had donated 5,470 pounds. That is more than the 4,970 pounds we donated in 2011, and the 3,778 that we donated in 2010. Way to go EPC!

Table BlessingsThe new Eastminster Cookbook “Table Blessings” is available for purchase in the parlor even if you did not order early! If you are unable to pick one up on Sunday, contact flee@eastminsterpres.org to find out how you may purchase one.

Did you know . . . … Eastminster gave money to over 30 local missions in 2012 total-

ing over $190,000. Some of these ministries include Cooperative Ministries, Theological Training for Prisoners, Shepherd’s Center, Midlands Sexual Trauma Service and the Free Medical Clinic. Laura Long

Eastminster Presbyterian Church3200 Trenholm RoadColumbia, South Carolina 29204

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January 13oFFICEr’S PrAyEr:

Elder Liz AgeedEACoNS: Tiffany Beitz, Sharon Besley Elder Hampton Oliver (Jubilee) Deacon Matt Reynolds (Jubilee)P.E.A.C.E. SErVICE

Deacon Patrick Turner, Scott Verzyl Elder Charlie Weston, Kathie WilliamsuSHErS: Steve Searcy, John McCabeGrEETErS:

(9:00) Guy & Octavia Lewis Buz & Amy Teas(11:15) Connie Parramore, Don & Betty Barton, Bill & Jane FrancisINFANT rooM - CLC 119

(9:00) Brian & Jennifer St. John(11:15) Doug & Tracy StursbergToddLEr rooM - CLC 117

(9:00) Kyle & Meredeth Hewett(11:15) Ben & Kara Glenn2-K rooM - CLC 115

(9:00) John & Jeanette Florence(11:15) Kelly GalvarinoCHILdrEN’S CHurCH 103 - 3K

(9:00) Scott & Elizabeth Barber(11:15) Bryce & Elizabeth BiggerCHILdrEN’S CHurCH 105 - 4K

(9:00) Shelly & Scott Dempsey(11:15) Wade & Lori DourouxCHILdrEN’S CHurCH 107 - 5K

(9:00) Craig & Tricia Howard(11:15) John & Julie Ann Hudson

Invitation to Scotland TripThe choir has registered for the Scotland trip June 7- 18, 2013, and now we in-

vite the congregation to join us! There is room for 18 EPC members or friends to join us as we find our Presbyterian roots in Scotland. Along the way the choir will give two or three concerts which we will all enjoy in beautiful historic churches. We will learn about John Knox and the spread of religious independence in the 15-1600s, and the impact of that reformed faith to our colonies here in the New World. A good time will be guaranteed for all! Registration forms and informa-tion brochures are located at the Welcome Desk in the narthex and in the recep-tion hall near the ministers’ offices. Contact Fredna Lee or Jane Brissette with any questions. Flee@eastminsterpres.org and jane.brissette@scbtonline.com

P.E.A.C.E. Service, January 13, in the Adult Reception HallThe P.E.A.C.E. Service offers you a place to come away and be quiet before the

Lord. It is a service where we pray for all kinds of needs and celebrate the Lord’s Supper together. If you desire a quiet place of worship, join us at 5:00 p.m. in the Adult Reception Hall. A nursery is available in the Drop-In nursery rooms in the CLC.

Savvy Seniors Say ‘Toss Excess’ in New year Want to simply your life and get rid of clutter in the New Year? Savvy Seniors will

get advice from an expert at their luncheon meeting on Tuesday, January 22, at noon in Thompson Hall.

Renee Wright, owner of Estate Sale Service, will offer tips on how to turn un-needed possessions into a tidy profit. She will be accompanied by Hannah Stiles, an Eastminster member and a member of her staff. John Hart will be the new 2013 leader for Savvy Seniors, replacing Sara Davis, Sara, thank you for a great job! Call Mary Baldauf at 256-1654 no later than Friday, January 18. to make a reservation.

New Sunday Sunday School Morning ClassOn Sunday, January 13, a class for newer members or anyone not already in-

volved in an adult Sunday school class will be begin at 10:00 a.m. in room E-356. The “Pastor’s Class” will run for five weeks, and will offer a broad overview of the Old Testament, in preparation for our church wide study of the Gospel of John beginning in February. The class will be taught by Dr. Brad Smith and Dr. Mark Durrett.