Sunday’s awesome Law Enforcement Apprecia-tion Day, help bring new persons into meaningful participation and member-ship, and give me some much welcome assistance. Juliann is a gifted pastor, preacher, singer, dramatist, and teacher who has served various positions including pastor in churches, Air Force Chaplain, and Chaplain of the Pennsylvania House of Representa-tives. She is married to Bill, a Pilot for Southwest Airlines, and mother of William. I want to close with a special word of thanks to elders Bill McCaslin, Karen Delos Santos, Don Dawson, Nancy Fowler and the Outreach Committee for the wonderful events they are planning and the good news about Eastminster they are sharing through our website www.epcfl.org and by other means. You may have noted we have been mentioned in the news a lot lately. I am so glad that many are sharing in the joy of the Lord here! Please help spread the good news that a loving God is worshipped and served here. One event that is happening this Friday at 7 p.m. is “Praise and Pizza II.” It is a time for people of all ages to come together around music, food and fellowship. I hope to see you and your friends there! There are many more exciting things to share in the pages ahead! Thanks for the love and encouragement you spread as you live as salt and light in the world (Matthew 5:13-16). I am grateful to God for you! See You in Church,

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This month we will continue our study of the Beatitudes in worship. The Beatitudes are the blessings that Jesus pronounces that come with being a follower of God in all times and seasons. They are found in Matthew 5:1-16. Read them as soon as you have a chance. You will come away from worship this weekend with a different view of the Beatitudes as the children present them in song. They will perform the musical “Soul Train” under the direction of June Leech. Soul Train was written by our own Director of Music and Organist, Kyle Jones, to teach the Beatitudes and the character they promote to his own kids. This Sunday we will also celebrate communion and recognize teachers of the Eastminster Preschool. They have worked long and hard and have nurtured and inspired their classes in remarkable ways. Kudos! Speaking of the Preschool, it has just been announced that Director Elizabeth DesChenes will be leaving the Preschool July 1 in order to be more present with her family. Elizabeth has served faithfully as a Teacher, Team Leader, and for the past eight years as Director. A planner, she worked diligently to secure a smooth administrative transition, and leadership has been raised up from within. Eleni Yappis, an Eastminster Preschool teacher and administrator, will assume direction of the Preschool upon Elizabeth’s departure. A celebration of Elizabeth’s ministry will be held in June. Another piece of staff news is that the Rev. Juliann Whipple will assume a newly created role as Outreach Pastor on August 15. This will be a part-time position that is funded by the generous gift from anonymous donors. The Outreach Pastor will enable Eastminster to reach out effectively with events such as last

Tim’s Tidings

Volume 27 Issue 5 May 1, 2015

Tim’s Tidings 1

Children, Youth & Families

2

Announcements 3

Volunteer Ops & Upcoming Events

4

Upcoming Events 5

Newsworthy Events 6

Appreciation Acknowledgements

7

May/June Birthdays & Anniversaries

8

Session Report 9

New Members 10

Mothers’ Day Tribute 10

Finance/Memorials 11

Sermon Series 12

CALENDAR

WORSHIP Contemporary - Saturdays, 6:00 pm Fellowship Hall

Traditional - Sundays, 10:00 am Sanctuary

Sunday School - 8:45 am (all ages) Meeting Room

Nursery provided for worship services, Sunday school & special events CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER TIME Mondays, 7:30 pm, Library BROWN BAG BIBLE BUNCH Wednesdays, noon, Library HIS HANDS 3rd Tuesday, 10:30 am, Meeting room MEN’S BREAKFAST 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7am, Blueberry Muffin PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN - 2nd Tuesday, 1 pm, Library ADULT CHOIR - Rehearsals Thurs., 7 pm and Sundays, 9:00 am, Choir Room HANDBELLS - Genesis Ringers - Tuesdays, 10-11 am, Handbell Room

Alleluia Bells - Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Handbell Room CHILDREN’S MUSIC PROGRAM - Grades K-6, Wed., 3:30-4:15 pm and Sun. 8:30-9:00am, Melvin Hall

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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES

Contact: Director Julie Rogers-Martin 608-8086, jmartin@epcfl.org

Eastminster Power and Light Schedule—Saturdays 4:00-8:00 PM

CHILDREN’S MUSICAL—Will be held on Saturday, May 2nd at 6:00 p.m. and on Sunday, May 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Both performances will be held in the Sanctuary. The musical “Soul Train” was written and scored by our own Kyle T. Jones. The children have been working very hard the

past couple of months under the direction of June Leech. Please plan on attending as this will no doubt be a delightful time for all. CONFIRMATION CLASSES began on Sunday, March 15th and will be held each Sunday until May 31st from 8:30—9:45 a.m. in the Youth Room. Confirmation will be held on Sunday, May 31. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL—will be held June 8—June 12. If you would like to participate in any way, please contact Julie as soon as possible. The theme this year is Thailand Trek. All volunteers need to be screened. You can register at www.epcfl.org.

We are so blessed recently with having to baptize three of God’s little children.

Jonah Winslow Earp—son of Christina Lynn Earp and R. J. Stranz—baptized on March 29, 2015 Malakai Peter Hausmann—son of Katie and Deric Hausemann—baptized on April 4, 2015

Charlotte Jane Sepanik, daughter of Sarah and Tom Sepanik—baptized on April 19, 2015

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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS—meets Sundays from 8:45—9:45 a.m. See the Weekly Announcements for news on future classes.

CHANCEL FLOWER CHART—There are still some openings on the flower chart for 2015 which is located in the Narthex. If you wish to honor or memorialize someone, please sign your name with telephone number. The cost is $50.00 for a regular arrangement. BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACKS FOR MASTER’S WORKSHOP—We know that the current school year is not quite over, but it is hard to believe that it won’t be long before the 2015-16 year will begin. If you would like to start purchasing school supplies now, there will be a receptacle in the hallway of the CMC building. Checks may also be given, made payable to Eastminster with ‘Master’s Workshop stated in the memo line. The deadline for the collection of supplies is July 31st. SPACE COAST HONOR FLIGHT—a local chapter of the Honor Flight Network—are looking for veterans of WW II or the Korean War to accompany them on an Honor Flight trip to Washington D.C. If you are interested, the information contact is 1-888-750-2522, or info@spacecoasthonorflight.org MEMORIAL GARDEN—The Memorial Garden Agreement has been updated and approved by Session and is now available in the Front Office. The fee for internments is now $300 which includes the bronze plaque as well as the perpetual garden maintenance.

BED SUPPORT—John Roach has a bed support similar to the one in the picture. If someone has a use for it, please contact him at 773-9367.

LOGO SHOP—Eastminster now has access to a web site whereby you can purchase shirts with the Eastsminster logo. http://www.companycasuals.com/epcfl Sample size shirts are available in the Front Office if you would like to try one on to be sure the size you order is correct. The colors selected are Maui Blue and Ultramarine Blue.

PRAYER CHAIN—here at Eastminster, we have a group of people who receive prayer requests via e-mail. If you would like to be part of the prayer chain to receive these requests, please send an e-mail to nsorensen@epcfl.org and your name will be added to the distribution list. We are a prayerful church and God does answer prayer as witnessed by Baby Brady’s family.

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CALENDAR (cont’d. from page 2)

PRIME TIMERS - Lunch Out -3rd Thursday, 1 pm, various locations - sign up in church office GAME DAY - Last Friday of the month, noon, Fellowship Hall. Bring your lunch. sign up in church office BOOK CLUB - First Tuesday, 1 pm, Heritage INVESTMENT CLUB 3rd Thurs., 7 pm, All welcome, Heritage room SINGLES MINISTRY - Variety of events & dates For info, go to: www.meetup.com/Brevard-Christian-Singles. A.A. FOR YOUNG ADULTS—Fri., 7:30 pm NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS - “Grow & Go,” Mon. & Wed., 8 pm, John Knox RECOVERY IN THE BIG BOOK - AA Tues., 7 pm, John Knox COUNSELING FOR ADDICTION TO PORNOGRAPHY - HOPE Ministries, 676-5588 KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS HELP? Contact the Sharing Center (727-8581) and/or Love INC (253-9542); both are Eastminster ministries

ANNOUNCEMENTS

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Dorcas Ministry—Rotating teams provide food, serve, or clean up following

memorial service receptions Ushering—a great way to meet people—5-6 people teams are assigned to serve

every three months, handing out bulletins and taking up the offering Reception Desk—provide administrative support to the staff—times are either from 8:30-12:30

or 12:30—4:30, weekdays Daily Bread—serves meals monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month—from 10:45—2:00 Committee Member—Committees meet first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.—affords an

opportunity to join a committee of your choice Vacation Bible School—a great opportunity to use your talents in assisting in this rewarding

experience. Communion—help to prepare the sacraments for Sunday communion services. Groundskeeping/Gardening—if you like to work outside, this is a terrific way to help keep our

campus looking beautiful. Stephen Ministry—caring individuals reaching out to others in need. Counters—assist the team each Monday morning with counting and posting the weekend

contributions. Flowers—distribute the weekly floral arrangements (or poinsettias/lilies) to shut-ins or an assisted

-living facility. Lay Reading— assist the pastors by reading selected scripture readings each Sunday at the 10:00

a.m. worship service. Please call the church office for contact information and more details (723-8371). COMMITTEE MEETING NIGHT will be held Tuesday, May 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Committee Chairs will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room. THE BOOK CLUB will be meeting on Tuesday, May 5th at 1:00 p.m. Below are the list of the book selections: All are welcome to join us every month or just for the book of your choice. Please contact Joan Falconer for more information (722-3130)

The next luncheon out will be on Thursday, May 21st at 1:00 p.m. at the Red Ginger in the Melbourne Mall (near JC Penney’s). The sign-up sheet is located in the Church Office. Please call Floss Orr at 773-6073 for more information. Game Day will be on Friday, May 29th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The contact for this event is Charlda Sizemore (733-5542)

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Month Book Author

May The Light Between Oceans M. L. Stedman

June The All Girl Filling Station Reunion Fanny Flagg

July/August No Book Club Meeting

September Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker Jennifer Chiavrine

October “The Street Lawyer” John Grisham

SOULFUL PARENTING—Wednesday, May 6th from 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Feeling a bit frazzled trying to juggle the pressures of parenting, work, family and self? You are not alone. Try our Eastminster’s monthly Soulful Parenting Group on the first Wednesdays of each month from 9:15-10:45 a.m. in the Youth Room (2nd floor). We will study Bible passages that directly address keeping it all together while nurturing children

and family life. Group discussion and prayer for our children will be the foundation of this group, although there will be opportunity for mission projects each month. Call Julie at 608-8086 for more information. Hope to see you there! “Above all else, guard your soul, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23. PRAISE & PIZZA II—May 8th at 7:00 p.m. Will feature two bands—A Boy in a Boat from Melbourne, and RISE Worship from Orlando (our worship leader, Nick O’Brien’s band). Donations will be accepted. MOM’S NIGHT OUT BEACH PARTY—Monday, May 11th from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Bring your beach chairs, beverage, and bathing suit for a night on the beach. Heavy appetizers will be served. Have your calendar along so we can plan other “nights out.” Call Julie 608-8086 for more information. PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN (CIRCLE) - The last meeting of the season will be a brunch to be held at Mary Warnick’s home at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12th. Her address is 2225 Highway A1A—Apt. 710. The brunch will be from Blueberry Muffin and the cost is $5.00 each. For those wishing to carpool, please meet at the church at 10:45 a.m. If you have not already signed up, or would like more information, please call Mary at 777-2880 or e-mail her at mpaints2@cfl.rr.com. June Leech will be teaching the lesson of Paul as told in II Corinthians. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING—May 17th—The Session has called a Congregational Meeting for the purpose of electing five elders to Session. The nominees are Tim Leech, Jill Hoffman, Stacey Reeder, Nancy Fowler, and Dick Dunn COMMISSIONING OF STEPHEN MINISTERS—May 17th—After months of extensive training, the following will be commissioned as Stephen Ministers—Melinda Miller, Kate Crook, Barbara Allen, Donna Hildebrand, Esther Chinnery, Tom Sylvester, and Kendra Ro

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE—Will be held on Sunday, May 24th at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Ralph Bronkema will be preaching. This is the day on which those who died in active military service are remembered. The wearing of uniform is appropriate and encouraged.

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UPCOMING EVENTS STAFF/CONTACT INFO PASTOR Rev. Dr. Tim Rogers-Martin, Pastor/Head of Staff; 608-8081 tmartin@epcfl.org VISITATION Rev. Ralph Bronkema, Visitation Pastor 608-8084 rbronkema@epcfl.org

WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL Elizabeth DesChenes, Preschool Director 608-8095 edeschenes@epcfl.org

CHURCH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR (Temp) Becky Cavallucci 608- bcavallucci@epcfl.org MUSIC Kyle Jones Director of Music & Organist, 608-8087 kjones@epcfl.org

CHURCH SECRETARY Nancy Sorensen nsorensen@epcfl.org 608-8084 DIRECTOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY Julie Rogers-Martin 608– 8086 jmartin@epcfl.org

PASTOR’S ASSISTANT/BOOKKEEPER Jessica Mirth 608-8083 jmirth@epcfl.org

PALM SUNDAY—March 29—The campus was filled with excited children taking part in the petting zoo (including Cocoa Puff, the donkey). There was even a sheep that ran astray and a palm branch processional into the Sanctuary.

EGGSTRAVAGANZA—April 4th—You just had to be there to see all the little ones searching for their Easter eggs.

EASTER—April 5th—Three services were held and inspired over 700 people.

TIM’S VACATION—Tim and Julie took some respite time off—see how relaxed they both

look!

WOMEN’S SPRING TEA—April 24th

LAW ENFORCEMENT DAY—April 26th

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STAFF/CONTACT INFO (Continued)

A/V TECH— Don Dawson entropysucks@gmail.com

KITCHEN MANAGER TBD EPiC WORSHIP LEADER Nicholas O’Brien nickno22@gmail.com FACILITIES MANAGER Bruce Lucas blucas@epcfl.org EPC WEBMASTER Bosko Reljic breljic@hotmail.com Patricia Savage-Bailey, Weekend Nursery

NEWSWORTHY EVENTS

Sheriff Wayne Ivey Blessing of the Officers

Little Peyton and Granny Bev and grandson, Carter

Midge Dunn & the Floral Cross

Who could pass up those hot-cross buns? Dory and Walt

Brian Delos Santos with his K9

DAILY BREAD—Many thanks to the dedicated EPC ministry team who served a hearty meal of salad, fruit, Shepherd’s pie, cream of chicken soup and dessert to over 250 men, women and children on April 14th. This month’s team included Bill Hoffman, Donna and Bob McKnight, Ron Roberts and our Ministry Leader, Barbara Allen. They were joined by Joelle and Joe Cooper (who will be heading north). The next day to serve will be Tuesday, May 12th from 10:30 a.m. until around 2:00 p.m. In Joelle and Joe’s absence, we will need the assistance of our substitutes. LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT—Thank you to the many people who are saving the aluminum pop tabs. Over 75 pounds have been supplied for the Ronald McDonald Charities. Ronald McDonald Houses provide comfort and care to children and families all over the world. Our own June and Tim Leech experienced this generosity when they stayed at one of the McDonald Houses when Baby Brady was in the hospital. June’s grateful comment was “It was a wonderful blessing to be able to stay close. Food, beds and even laundry were available at no cost!” It takes many pop tabs to make $1.00, but every one of them helps the cause. So keep them coming! And don’t forget your Campbell labels, Box Tops for Education, food for the Sharing Center, and stamps. LENTEN LUNCHES—A heartfelt thanks to all who so kindly provided sandwiches for the weekly Lenten Lunches and assisted with the set-ups and clean-ups. Appreciation also to our wonderful soup makers—Claire Gibbs, Joyce Wilfong, Marilyn Riddagh, Nancy Marshall, and Dory Fredrickson EASTER EVENTS—A BIG thank you from the Worship/Music Committee to all who helped in any way in making the events held here during Easter Week a success—from the Palm Sunday processional (with Cocoa Puff), to the Faure Requiem, the Eggstravaganza, and for the donations of the Chancel flowers and the floral cross. WOMEN’S SPRING TEA—It takes a lot of people to put together a successful event. The Spring Tea begins with the planning and baking—we really appreciate those who either prepared the food in their homes or those who came to the church. They were: Susan Vallette, Dory Fredrickson, Judy Davis, Sophie Bryan, Melinda Miller, Nancy Abernathy, Pam Dunn, Joyce Wilfong, Marilyn Riddagh, and Nancy Marshall. A heartfelt thank you to the hostesses who provided such beautiful and creative tables. And to those kitchen volunteers who provided assistance on the day of the Tea—Ann Adams, Bonnie Griffith, Sharon Bowman, Ann Hearin, Fred Allen, Steve Adams, Ed Trader, Gene Davis, Dick Dunn and Jim Bryan. And finally we would be remiss if we didn’t thank Lynda Trader, Chair, and Nancy Marshall, Coordinator. They did a superb job as always in pulling everything together. The amount raised for the Master’s Workshop was $2,724.

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SESSION:

Class of 2015

Amy Blake

amyblake@cfl.rr.com

Nominating Committee

Kelly Dunn

kdunn21@cfl.rr.com

Personnel

Sunny Rudloff

sjrudloff@gmail.com

Missions

Ian Falconer

jifalconer@aol.com

Finance

David Wilfong

dwilfong@cfl.rr.com

Church Treasurer

Class of 2016

Bill McCaslin

wmccasli@digital.net

Outreach

Worship/Music

Jack Rowley

rowleyu@gmail.com;

jack.rowley@sparton.com

Clerk of Session

Cindy Earp

cearpfl@gmail.com

Children/Youth

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IN APPRECIATION

YOUR SESSION:

Class of 2017

Steve Adams

steveadams1@cfl.rr.com

Facilities

Don Dawson

entropysucks@gmail.com

Outreach/Communications

Karen Delos Santos

kdelossantos@cfl.rr.com

Children/Youth/Families

Nancy Marshall

nmarshall40@cfl.rr.com

Congregational Care

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE:

TAKING FOOD TO THE SHARING CENTER - Thanks to Mission Team volunteers for doing this each week; they could use some help! Contact the Missions Team, p. 5.

COMMUNION - preparation; contact the Worship Committee.

Thank you for helping out in YOUR church!

ANNIVERSARIES

ANNIVERSARIES THROUGH JUNE 10TH

BIRTHDAYS THROUGH JUNE 10TH

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BIRTHDAYS

1 Tracy Cobb

Chappie Maxwell

Jessica Mirth

2 Anna Spangenberg

4 Liz Carroll

Gary Noel

Betsy Slagle

5 Matt Davis

Logan Hart

Bert McIver

Julie Schook

Dave Wilfong

6 Katie Bennett

Ryan Gilroy

Tony Ruggiano

7 Brycen Bowden

8 Jeannie Smith

9 Charlene Baird

Ann Hearin

12 Elizabeth Kaufmann

13 Margarette Roberts

14 Roger Brewer

Carolyn Fischler

Tiffany Marie Mycek

15 George Edwards

Pam Hein

16 Tillie Kane

17 Chloe Richards

18 Catherine Cook

Dot Lisle

19 Laura Ellen Cooper

Donna McKnight

20 Fran Wilson

21 Barbara Coonahan

22 Becky Dukes

Bob Harner

John Johnson

John Walkinshaw

23 Lisa Bowden

25 Phyllis Gustafson

26 Mike Spragins

Fred Williams

27 Gale Gettel

Robin Kerns

28 Pam Dunn

Barbara Nguyen

29 Wilma Warburton

30 Claire Brimer

6 Tim Mulligan

Bev Nuttall

7 Woodson Bowden

Bunny Nairn

8 Lindsay Alexander

Linda Coleman

8 Martha Kamm

C.V. Williams

9 Palmer Collins

10 Judy Davis

Barbara Kocak

Dale Zylman

2 Bert & Clara McIver

Brian & Charlotte McClure

4 Ron & Romaine Lorah

14 Ron & Leighann Lee

15 Mike & Janice Spragins

16 Margarette & Ron Roberts

22 Harris & Pam Hickman

23 Bob & Meg James

Mark & Leslie McKellar

24 Brad & Alice Williams

28 Kent & Martha Mercer

29 John & Tillie Kane

Robert & Danita Bell

30 Woody & Carlene Woodson

1 Ernest & Martha Bortner

2 Bob & Rebekah Harner

5 Dick and Pam Dunn

8 Bob & Susan Wailes

8 Robert & Christina Knolmayer

9 Gene & Judy Davis

John & Jean Becker

SESSION SUMMARY—APRIL 21, 2015 9

Session opened with prayer by moderator, Rev Dr. Tim Rogers-Martin.. Financials: Mar 2015 net gain of $30,181. Net gain for year (Jan-Mar) of $4,726. Included in this gain was

a special gift of $10,000 and accumulation of interest in EPC investment portfolio in excess of $9,000. Good news.

Attendance: Average attendance in month of March was 302 per week, an increase of 24% from last year. Committee Highlights.

Personnel: Motions approved included: (1) Additional fee of $100 be added to funerals for administra-tive costs and clerical staff time, (2) Approval of revised Memorial Garden Agreement with an in-crease in payment to $300, (3) Approval of Room Request/Event/Save-the-day form and procedure, (4) Approval of External Organization Request for Facility Use, (5) Approval to commence procedure to change the call for Dr. Tim Rogers-Martin from “Designated Pastor” to “Installed Permanent Pas-tor” with current terms of call to remain in place for next year. Pastor Tim has accepted that he will stay if called. A new P&A organization chart to be implemented upon the hiring of new staff was passed out for review. It was noted that a new part time Outreach Pastor was on the chart and that an anonymous donor had been identified who would fund that position for up to 12 months. A Motion (6) was approved to accept the Outreach Pastor job description. P&A had already inter-viewed and unanimously recommended a candidate. Motion (7) was approved to hire the Rev Juliann Whipple for the Outreach Pastor position at 10-15 hours/week with a starting date of August 15 with a stipend paid by anonymous donor thereby resulting in no change to the annual budget. Interviews are scheduled for Church Business Administrator and Bookkeeper positions.

Finance: Problems noted earlier in the month by Ian in financial entries to our accounting system have been corrected and financials are again accurate. Indialantic Town Manager is still interested in pur-chasing property next to EPC that we have been discussing with them. Will continue to pursue, but will need Central Presbytery and Session approval on final negotiation.

Facilities: HVAC system is running smoothly but still have to complete the full computer control system. Motion approved to apply window tinting to nursery and choir rooms as well as south halls window

and doors in amount of $2,421. Will aid in keeping those areas cooler and reduce energy expenses further.

Worship & Music: Motion approved to allow the taking of an offering from attendees at two upcoming Florida Metropolitan Orchestra events at EPC in Jun/Jul. Will go to compensate musicians with 10% of the offering returned to EPC.

Missions: Check for $1,000 has been mailed to BIRP as contribution to their water purification equip-ment on their Cuban mission project. Reviewing opportunities to assist in Habitat build next year.

Children/Youth: Staying very busy on preparations for VBS to be held on 8-12 June. Congregational Care: Art Auction for VBS support very successful raising over $4,000, thereby covering

the VBS budget almost in its entirety. Women’s Tea has sold out all 144 tickets available for big success.

Outreach: Working diligently on Law Enforcement Sunday preparations. Motion approved to donate $1,000 to the Brevard County Public Safety Charity, a non-profit organization that provides assis-tance to the families of fallen law enforcement officers. Next Praise and Pizza event on May 8 at 7PM. 2 bands to perform.

Pastor/Moderators Report: Thanks to all committees for excellent ministry during Easter holidays. Had 705 attendees on Easter

Sunday. Old Business Reviewed Master Schedule for upcoming events. Discussed advanced preparations for September 1 quarterly Central Presbytery Meeting to be held at

EPC. New Business - None Next session meeting on May 19 . Meeting adjourned with closing prayer led by Pastor Tim. S/ Clerk of Session

NEW MEMBERS

On Sunday, April 19th was Joining Day at EPC. We welcomed three new members, and on Saturday, April 25th, we introduced them to the Congregation. Please extend a warm hand of friendship when you see them.

Meet Suzan and Robert Reed—Joined by Letter of Transfer from the Cornerstone United Methodist Church in O’Fallon, MO. They moved here from St. Louis but originally came from Virginia Beach. Robert is a pilot for American Airlines and Suzan is a substitute teacher. They have two children — Connor age 17 and Jenna age 14, and two dogs.

Meet Jayne Hoffman—Joined by Profession of Faith. Born in South Africa. Graduated from UCF with a degree in Marketing and a minor in Accounting. Currently a stay-at-home mom, she substitute teaches and is Treasurer of the school’s PTO. Likes to work in the garden, bake and sew. Married to John, they have twin girls, Kellyn and Lindsey age 6. When asked of our preschool children “I love my mother because”, here are some of their responses.

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MOTHER’S DAY TRIBUTE

Rayyan says

“She takes me to

the swimming

pool and lets me

go fishing with

my Dad.”

Sean says “She

loves me and

kisses and hugs

me.”

Landen says

“She plays X-box with me.”

Luke says “She plays Battleship and Transform-ers with me.”

Grace says “She makes pasta for me”

Reagan says

“She’s really

kind and nice

and lets me

have play-

dates.”

Kyle

says “

She

makes

me

soup

and chic

ken.”

Will says

“Because she

loves me.”

Ethan says “Because she gives me candy.”

Gab says “She

helps me clean

up my room

sometimes.”

THE FOLLOWING GIFTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED IN MEMORY OF:

Judy Ufferman— Linda Coleman, Cecil and Nancy Snipes, Sandra Kimball, Cathy and Alan Ford, Dorothy and Kenneth Ports, Dr. Kendall and Patricia Beckman, Pamela and Dale Dettmar, Garden Club by the Sea, the Sherry Thompson family, James and Roslyn Cobb, Thomas and Judith Sanders, Martha and Mark Butler, Diane and Richard Nadolny, Skip and Blanche Boardman, David and Midge Dunn, Carol Ufferman, Walt and Dory Fredrickson, Gene and Judy Davis, Jim and Sophie Bryan Judy Roach—Garden Club By the Sea, Bryan and Judy Roub, Bob and Donna Hildebrand, Richard and Diane Nadolny, Robert and Joanne Duncan, The Inez Deposit Bank, Bill and Carol Berndt, Melinda Miller, Cecil and Nancy Snipes, and C.V. and Elizabeth Williams, Nikola Djuric, William and Beverly Lewis, Bob and Dawn Schnuck, Linda Coleman, Dr. Jefferson and Mary Pendergrast, Jr., James Rouse, Ken and Robyn Farson, Katherine Rosenkranz, Janet Georgen, Walt and Dory Fredrickson, Dave and Midge Dunn, Skip and Blanche Boardman, Junior League of South Brevard Book Buddies, Stephanie Ellis, Jim and Sophie Bryan, Gene and Judy Davis, the Family Ties group from Peachtree Road United Methodist Church Harry Villhardt—Bill and Carol Berndt, Frances Cairnes, Gwen Dougherty, Janet Georgen, Linda Coleman, Jean Brashear, The Zumba Girls, Skip and Blanche Boardman, Walt and Dory Fredrickson, and Gloria Baur

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THROUGH MARCH 2015

Revenue $216,721

Expenses $211,995

Net $ 4,726

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Please let the church know of changes in your name, status, etc., so we can keep our records current.

SERMON SERIES (Continuing)

“The Beautitudes”

Saturday—6:00 p.m.

Sunday—10:00 a.m.

May 9/10—Is it Better to be Righteous or Right?

May 16/17—Seeing God

June 6/7—A Recipe for Peace

June 13/14—A Good God Trumps Mean People