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E ASTMINSTER U PDATE Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina Volume 38 Number 27 August 24, 2014 803-256-1654 / www.eastminsterpres.org Dear Eastminster Family, Interim Middle School and Senior High Youth Directors Named We are pleased to announce that Eastminster members Ed Black and Laura Long will be serving as interim directors of Middle School and Senior High ministry, respectively. Ed, who works full time at the University, has served previously as a Middle School advisor and will work closely with parents and volunteer advisors. Similarly, Laura Long, who has volunteered with the various youth ministries of Eastminster, will coordinate the Senior High ministry and advisors until the Search Committee identifies the permanent Youth Directors. Also, upon Jon Wagner’s departure in mid-September, Croskeys Royall will provide primary support for Confirmation. We are grateful to Laura, Ed, and Croskeys for stepping in so that these important ministries continue their momentum. Congregational Meeting is Sunday Electing Officers who, along with the pastors lead the church, is a distinctive of the Presbyterian form of government. Join us this Sunday as the names of the people recommended by the Nomi- nating Committee come before the church family. In addition, we will act on the request of the Rev. Jon Wagner that his call be dissolved so he can accept a call to Monroe, Louisiana. Remember, You are the Body…so, think about joining a choir! Sunday School Classes Schedule (10:05-11:00 a.m.) FIRESIDE CLASS Location: Christian Education Building, Room 353 FRANK HARDEN CLASS Location: Christian Education Building, Room 350 HOPE CLASS Location: Christian Life Center, Rooms 269-271 ICHTHUS/DISCIPLES Location: Christian Education Building, Room 355 JOY CLASS Location: Christian Education Building, Room 357 GIFT CLASS Location: Christian Education Building, Room 256 PARENTING TEENS Location: Christian Life Center, Rooms 273-275 SOLID ROCK Location: Christian Education Building, Room 358 SPIRITUAL DISCOVERIES Location: Christian Education Building, Room 351 TED HAIGLER Location: Christian Education Building, Room 352 Visit www.eastminsterpres.org and click on “Growing” at the bottom of the page for full informa- tion on Sunday school classes, WE@EPC and Sunday@5 and sign up! (WE@EPC and Sunday@5 schedule on inside.) See You Sunday, Brad STAFF Dr. Bradley D. Smith Pastor Dr. Mark E. Durrett Associate Pastor Rev. Lynn A. Grandsire Associate Pastor Dr. James I. St. John Parish Associate Rev. Jonathan S. Wagner Associate Pastor Mr. Croskeys Royall Director of Children’s Ministries Mrs. Fredna Lee Director of Music Ministries Mrs. Lucy Corley and Mrs. Anita Poole EDS Day School Co-Directors Mr. William L. Collins, Jr. Business Manager Ms. Julie McDaniel Service Coordinator 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 Cindy Correll - Port au Prince, Haiti Dr. John and Gwenda Fletcher - Congo SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 9:00 & 11:15 a.m. - Gym 11:15 a.m. - Jubilee Dr. Bradley D. Smith “It’s Not About Your Children Or Your Grandchildren Either” Deuteronomy 6:1-9 We are the Body SHARING HIS LIGHT 1 COR. 12
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Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina
Volume 38 Number 27 August 24, 2014
803-256-1654 / www.eastminsterpres.org
Dear Eastminster Family,
Interim Middle School and Senior High Youth Directors Named
We are pleased to announce that Eastminster members Ed Black and Laura Long will be serving as interim directors of Middle School and Senior High ministry, respectively. Ed, who works full time at the University, has served previously as a Middle School advisor and will work closely with parents and volunteer advisors. Similarly, Laura Long, who has volunteered with the various youth ministries of Eastminster, will coordinate the Senior High
ministry and advisors until the Search Committee identifies the permanent Youth Directors.Also, upon Jon Wagner’s departure in mid-September, Croskeys Royall will provide primary
support for Confirmation. We are grateful to Laura, Ed, and Croskeys for stepping in so that these important ministries continue their momentum.
Congregational Meeting This Sunday
Electing Officers who, along with the pastors lead the church, is a distinctive of the Presbyterian form of government. Join us this Sunday as the names of the people recommended by the Nomi-nating Committee come before the church family. In addition, we will act on the request of the Rev. Jon Wagner that his call be dissolved so he can accept a call to Monroe, Louisiana.
Remember, You are the Body…so, think about joining a choir!
Sunday School Classes Schedule (10:05-11:00 a.m.)
FIRESIDE CLASSLocation: Christian Education Building, Room 353FRANK HARDEN CLASSLocation: Christian Education Building, Room 350HOPE CLASSLocation: Christian Life Center, Rooms 269-271ICHTHUS/DISCIPLESLocation: Christian Education Building, Room 355JOY CLASSLocation: Christian Education Building, Room 357GIFT CLASSLocation: Christian Education Building, Room 256PARENTING TEENSLocation: Christian Life Center, Rooms 273-275SOLID ROCKLocation: Christian Education Building, Room 358SPIRITUAL DISCOVERIESLocation: Christian Education Building, Room 351TED HAIGLERLocation: Christian Education Building, Room 352
Visit www.eastminsterpres.org and click on “Growing” at the bottom of the page for full informa-tion on Sunday school classes, WE@EPC and Sunday@5 and sign up!(WE@EPC and Sunday@5 schedule on inside.)
See You Sunday,
Brad
STAFFDr. Bradley D. Smith
PastorDr. Mark E. DurrettAssociate Pastor
Rev. Lynn A. GrandsireAssociate 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
Mrs. Lucy Corley andMrs. Anita Poole
EDS Day School Co-Directors
Mr. William L. Collins, Jr.Business Manager
Ms. Julie McDanielService Coordinator
Our Missionaries:Rev. & 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
SUNDAy, AUGUST 249:00 & 11:15 a.m. - Gym
11:15 a.m. - JubileeDr. Bradley D. Smith
“It’s Not About your Children Or your Grandchildren Either”Deuteronomy 6:1-9
We are the Body
SHARING HIS LIGHT1 COR. 12
Daily CalENDaRSUNDAY, AUgUSt 24
9:00 Worship & Children’s Church Layton Matthew Hall Baptism10:00 Jubilee Band Practice Sunday School11:15 Jubilee Worship Worship & Children’s Church Bascom Lawrence Self Baptism12:15 Congregational Meeting5:00 Kerygma6:00 Youth Meal Youth Leader Training
MoNDAY, AUgUSt 25
7:00 Men’s Prayer Breakfast9:00 Count Team Fifty Plus Exercise Class2:00 Pastors Mtg.2:30 Program Staff Mtg.3:10 Staff Mtg.6:00 Stephen Ministry Mtg. CIBL League Board Mtg. tUESDAY, AUgUSt 26
8:30 OCA Mtg.9:00 Drop-In Nursery10:00 Senior Fitness11:45 Tuesday Lunch1:00 Footcare Ministry3:00 Exercising for Arthritis4:30 Stewardship Committee5:30 Zumba Fitness Diaconate Mtg.6:00 Handbells Joint Diaconate/Session Mtg.6:45 Session Mtg.7:00 Scottish Country Dancing Zumba Fitness WEDNESDAY, AUgUSt 27
9:00 Drop-In Nursery Fifty Plus Exercise Class9:25 EDS Chapel9:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry4:30 Love Bearers5:15 Israel Trip Dinner & Program5:30 Confirmation Session 1 tHURSDAY, AUgUSt 28
9:00 Drop-In Nursery10:00 Senior Fitness3:00 Exercising for Arthritis7:00 Zumba Fitness7:30 Jubilee Band Practice
FRIDAY, AUgUSt 29
9:00 Fifty Plus Exercise Class11:00 Support Staff Mtg.2:00 Flora Football Team Meal
SAtURDAY, AUgUSt 30
CLC CLOSED - LABOR DAY HOLIDAYS
Peanut Butter Sunday, August 24If you have seen the news recently, many families are depending on Harvest Hope for help
in feeding their families. Please continue your support of the peanut butter program at East-minster (canned food is also appreciated) and remember to bring your cans and jar(s) to church with you.
Israel Through the Eyes of EastminsterMake plans to attend dinner and an Israel Trip presentation on Wednesday, August 27, in
Thompson Hall with dinner at 5:15 p.m. and the program beginning at 6:15 p.m. Hear from the trip participants who journeyed to Israel in January 2014. Remember to sign up for din-ner on line!
Cookies for First Responders September 7Please bring a dozen or more home made cookies on September 7, to be distributed to first
responders in our area. Make sure they are well-wrapped and leave them on tables in the parlor or Thompson Hall for distribution following the 11:15 AM worship service.
Would you or your family like to deliver cookies to a nearby fire house, emergency room, or law enforcement station? E-mail Julie at [email protected].
Donate to Eastminster’s Medical Equipment Closet?Do you have any medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, or shower chairs)
that you no longer need? If so, please consider donating them to the medical closet at EPC! We lend medical equipment to church members who are in need of these items. Also, if you have borrowed something and no longer need it, we would love for you to return it. You may donate or return items to Maria Harvin, Mary Baldauf, or Lynn Grandsire at the church office. We will be happy to provide a tax receipt for your donation.
Flu Shots September 23It is time again for your flu shots. There will be a Flu shot clinic on September 23 from 10:30
a.m. - 12 noon is in the CLC room 263. No appointment necessary, just drop by! People with Medicare information will have no charge if you bring your Medicare card with you. All others will have a $25.00 fee. Stop by and be healthy!
Eastminster Choir ScheduleEastminster’s Worship and Music Ministry invites you to praise the Lord through music.
All are welcome. Please join us as we begin the new academic year. Questions: [email protected] CHoIR – High School students and older E-357 - 7:15 PM
Director: Fredna Lee Begins Wednesday, September 3 CElEBRAtIoN CHoIR - High School students and older CLC Gym - 8:00 AM
Director: Fredna Lee Began Sunday, August 17 (never to late to join)
JUNIoR CHoIR – Grades 2-5 E-255 - 5:15 PMDirector: Fredna Lee Begins Wednesday, September 3
ANgEl CHoIR- K5-Grade 1 E-253 - 5:15 PMDirector: Linda Steffey Begins Wednesday, September 3
JUBIlEE BAND Thompson Hall - 7:30 PMHigh School students and older Director: Semih Sendur ongoing
MEMoRIAl HANDBEllS
High School students and older E-354 - 6:00 PMDirector: Jim Masek ongoing
INStRUMENtAl CHoIR
High School students and older . . . Contact [email protected] for further info.MIDDlE AND SENIoR HIgH
Watch for details, groups will begin in late September!
Supper Six ReturnsSupper Six groups will resume meeting for dinner in September, October and November.
If you would like to join one of the groups, call Mary 256-1654 or e-mail [email protected] to sign up.
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 ConcernsRemer Waguespack, Bill McInnis, Dave Steven, and those serving in our military, Stephen Ministers and their care receivers, and all those in need of God’s special care.
BirthsCongratulations and love to:
Laura & Brett Bayne, on the birth of their daughter, Molly Joanne Bayne, July 14, 2014.
DeathsCongregational love and sympathy
are extended to:
Family & friends, on the death of, Jean
Winter, August 11, 2014.
Susie & Oliver Hines, on the death of her mother, Sue Johnson, August 14, 2014. Grand children, John Oliver Hines & Kate
Hines Burnie.
Nelle Holcombe, on the death of her sister, Peggy Stouffer, August 16, 2014.
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 [email protected] have your information in by Wednesday, August 27, to be shared in our next newsletter on September 7, 2014.
SUNDAY@5 (5:00 - 6:30 p.m.)SUNDAy EvENINg ADULT CLASSES
kERYgMA - DISCoVERINg tHE BIBlE
(August 17 – December 14; 5:00-6:30 p.m.)Discovering the Bible is a methodical introduction to the books of the Bible. Room E -351. Taught by John Arnold and John Asman. ACtS oF tHE APoStlES
(September 7 – November 23; 5:00-6:30 p.m.)We will use the Kerygma study “Into the World” as our study guide. Room E-357. Taught by Jimmy Long and Danielle Dixon.WE ARE tHE BoDY
(September 7 – November 23; 5:00-6:30 p.m.)Share, study, pray, join us. Room E-353. Led by Dr. Mark Durrett.EPW BIBlE StUDY
(September 21 – November 2; 5:00-6:30 p.m. PEACE Service on Sunday, October 12)Six-week Women’s Bible Study led by Rev. Lynn Grandsire. Keep watching for details.
we@epcWEDNESDAy EvENINg ADULT CLASSES
Wednesday, September 3 through November 19 with dinner at 5:15 p.m. and
classes at 6:15 p.m.
AlPHA is a video-based curriculum. Meets on the third floor of the CLC with dinner together from 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. (optional) and small group discussion from 6:00 - 7:45 p.m.BACk to tHE olD tEStAMENt
After a basic review of the Old Testament timeline, we will look each week at one of the stories or books of the Old Testament. Christian Life Center Rooms 273, 275. Taught by Croskeys Royall.HEAVEN & HEll:
(September 3 – October 8; morning and evening classes; 11:00 a.m.–12 noon; and 6:15-7:15 p.m.)Class explores Biblical texts on the subject of Heaven and Hell. Christian Life Cen-ter Rooms 269, 271. Taught by Dr. Mark Durrett.JoURNEYS to HEAVEN:
(October 15 – November 19; morning and evening classes; 11:00 a.m.–12 noon; and 6:15-7:15 p.m.)Class explores classic and contemporary accounts of authors describing personal and literary accounts of their travels to Heaven. Christian Life Center Rooms 269, 271. Taught by Dr. Mark Durrett.RESURRECtIoN HoPE (gRIEF gRoUP)
(The group will meet for 8 weeks, from September 17 to November 5.)A small group for those experiencing the loss of a loved one. If you are interested, contact Lynn Grandsire at 256-1654 or [email protected].
Full descriptions on the EPC website www.eastminsterpres.org.
Congregational Meeting August 24The Session has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, August 24, imme-
diately following the 11:15 a.m. service, for the purpose of nominating and electing new officers, and to dissolve the pastoral relationship of the Rev. Jon Wagner.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Support groupDo you have Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) or know someone who does? Would you
like to have support? Eastminster is forming a support group for RA, with others at EPC with RA. If you would like to be a part of this group, contact Lynn Grandsire at [email protected] or 256-1654 ext., 163. Once the response to the group is known, an initial meeting will be scheduled.
Eastminster Presbyterian Church3200 Trenholm RoadColumbia, South Carolina 29204
Update for August 24, 2014
Nonprofit Org.US POSTAGE
PAIDColumbia, SC
PERMIT No. 27
SERvINg ON SUNDAy
AUgUST 24oFFICER’S PRAYER:
Deacon Jeff CastoDEACoNS: Jim Hatchell & Alex Dillard Elder Jimmy Long (Jubilee) Deacon Charlie Irick (Jubilee)USHERS: Eddie Laney & Joey CopleygREEtERS:
(9:00) Coleman Chambliss Alex & Sarah Dillard Kathie Williams Becky Airheart Mark & Laurie Childress(11:15) Elizabeth Helmboldt Bill & Jane Francis Karen Hudgens & Dina Boorda Madison & Lisa DyeINFANt RooM - ClC 115
(9:00) Stephanie & Stephen Hall(11:15) Meredith & Daniel ChristenberrytoDDlER RooM - ClC 117
(9:00) Staff(11:15) Staff2-k RooM - ClC 119
(9:00) Kalen & Richard Klosky(11:15) Kim & John Leighton CHIlDREN’S CHURCH 102 - 3k
(9:00) Stuart & Jennie Lee(11:15) Spencer & Emily LindsayCHIlDREN’S CHURCH 104 - 4k
(9:00) Alec & Rachel Chaplin, Jr.(11:15) Warren & Shannon DarbyCHIlDREN’S CHURCH 106 - 5k
(9:00) Ned & Kerry Boykin(11:15) Brian & Margie Blackwelder
PEP@EPCWould you like to put a “little” PEP in your step? Fun in your life? The plan-
ning team for Eastminster’s 55+ adults has a NEW name! They are no longer the Savvy Seniors, they are now PEP@EPC! PEP (People Enjoying People), or maybe a picnic, or pancakes or . . . This group meets for lunch once a month. With the name change comes plans for more fellowship and new ways to live out their faith in Jesus Christ. Stay tuned for their next event!
Eastminster Hymnal Campaign (August 1 – September 1)The Presbyterian Publishing Corporation has published a new hymnal,
“Glory to God!” containing 800 hymns. In addition to our current hymns, this book will include beloved older hymns and inspirational new hymns. A book-plate will be placed in each book with the name of the person being honored or remembered. This would be a wonderful tribute to a child just baptized, being confirmed or completing Worship Discovery. Pick up an order form from the reception area, welcome desk in the CLC, or sign-up in the E-News or on our web site.
Church & CLC Labor Day ClosingEastminster offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 for the observance
of Labor Day. The Christian Life Center (CLC) will be closed from Saturday, August 30 - Monday, September 1. The church and CLC will re-open on Tues-day, September 2 at their normal operating times. If you have a crisis which one of the ministers needs to know about, phone 256-1654, and when prompted, leave a message for a pastor to call you.
First Steps Class (New Member)Eastminster’s new member class will begin on September 7, at 10:00 a.m. in
room E-250 of the Education Building. The twelve-week course introduces class members not only to “what” we believe, but also to “how” we can grow as God’s people. The join date is November 23. If you would like to register for this class, contact Julie McDaniel ([email protected]).
eastminster Youth Basketball 2014We are looking forward to an exciting Eastminster basketball season. Teams
are available for boys and girls 2nd grade through high school, and will be formed based on the availability of coaches and gym space. Registration will be begin September 1 - October 1. Also, all current EPC youth basketball coaches and those interested in coaching or helping with basketball, please contact Bill Ketchin at 256-1654 or [email protected].
