Dear Eastminster Family,

This Sunday, a new Eastminster visual identity, or logo, will be unveiled during worship. While any logo or “brand” is merely a piece of art, consistent use of the image can help convey or sym-bolize the organization. For example, Eastminster’s worship and study endeavors, our Day School and youth ministries, our Chris-tian Life Center activities and mission involvement are not disconnected from one another, rather they are all part of the same whole. They are all manifes-tations of who we are as the Body of Christ branch office that gathers together to glorify God.

Over the past several months, a team of Eastminster members, aided by a com-munications agency, has polled and interviewed people ranging from visitors to community members to church officers. That input then shaped the devel-opment of the visual or “logo” that will come to represent Eastminster. The common thread that was heard and resonated with everyone involved is that Eastminster is a church that is constantly “gathering together and reaching out.” Come Sunday and check it out!

Also, on another matter, Mary Baldauf is back on track! Come Thursday, Sep-tember 3 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to the Adult Reception Hall as we both acknowledge Mary’s retirement after nearly 22 years of full-time service AND as we welcome her back as she begins serving as “church visitor.” After a five month break to deal with a family illness, we are grateful to have this chance to celebrate Mary and celebrate with Mary.

Finally, get on board because multiple trains are getting ready to leave the sta-tion! Sunday night classes (Bible Discovery Overview, Isaiah and Esther for Women), Wednesday classes (Paul’s letters and Alpha), scores of small groups, and service opportunities from Family Promise to footwashing, and trips to New Orleans and Haiti, are on the horizon. Contact member involvement coordinator Julie at 256-1654 (Jmcdaniel@eastminsterpres.org) or check out the church website.

See you Sunday,

EastminstEr UpdatE

Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

Volume 39 Number 26 August 30, 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 Children’s Ministries

Mrs. Fredna LeeDirector of Music Ministries

Mrs. Elizabeth BowerEDS Director

Mr. William L. Collins, Jr.Business Manager

Ms. Julie McDanielMember Involvement Coordinator

SERMONSUNDAY, AUGUST 30

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

11:15 a.m. Jubilee

“Marked By The Master”

Dr. Brad Smith

We are the Body

SHARING HIS LIGHT1 COR. 12

PEACE Service: Healing & WholenessRev. Lynn Grandsire will be leading our PEACE Service at 5 p.m. in the Adult Reception Hall on the 2nd Sunday of each month. This fall those Sundays will be Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, and Dec. 13. The topic will be “Healing & Wholeness”.

Eastminster Women Bible Study meetsSundays and TuesdaysEastminster Presbyterian Women (EPW) will be studying the book of Esther this fall. The study, Esther: The Hidden Hand of God, will meet Sundays, 5-6 p.m., in Room 350, be-ginning Sept. 20 and concluding Nov. 8. The study will also be taught on Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m. in Room 351 begin-ning Sept. 22 and concluding Nov. 10.

Eastminster Women Fall Gathering isTuesday, Sept. 15The Eastminster Presbyterian Women (EPW) will have its annual Fall Gathering on Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Thompson Hall.

Save The Date: Women’s circles beginning OctoberFor information on Eastminster Presbyterian Women Circles 1, 3 or 6, please contact Mary McCants or Lynn Grandsire. Circles will begin meeting in October in the church parlor.

Cookie collection to honor First RespondersOn Sunday, Sept. 13, please bring a dozen or more cookies to remember and thank our community’s First Respond-ers. According the Federal Commu-nications Commission (FCC), a First Responder includes fire, police and emergency services personnel. Cook-ies should be well-wrapped and left in the lobby of the Christian Life Center following the 11:15 a.m. service. If you or your family would like to participate

in delivering cookies to our heroes, please call, text or e-mail Jennifer Rayfield at 917-0064 or jenray2001@gmail.com.

College ministry building network for encouragementThe Eastminster Presbyterian College Ministry is collecting the names and addresses of college students for prayer sup-port and encouragement during the 2015-2016 school year. Please contact Laura Long at laurapricelong@att.net or call the church office at 256-1654 to join this networking data-base.

Celebration drop-in for Mary BaldaufA drop-in retirement reception for Mary Baldauf will be Thursday, Sept. 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Adult Reception Hall. Mary, a long-time Eastminster staff member, retired in March. Due to an illness in her family, her retirement celebration was postponed.

Brad Sherrill returns to Eastminster; per-forming “Apostle” - the writings of PaulBrad Sherrill is a 30-year Atlanta-based performer who brings Scripture alive through his one-man performances focusing on Scripture memorization and stage theatre. On Sunday, Sept. 27 and Monday, Sept. 28, 6-7:30 p.m., Brad will perform his most recent show, “Apostle,” focusing on the writings of Paul. Both performances will be in Thompson Hall and are presented at no charge. However, due to seating limitations an RSVP is preferred and may be made by calling the church office at 256-1654 or sending e-mail to Julie Mc-Daniel at jmcdaniel@eastminsterpres.org. Childcare for up to age 10 can be provided with advance reservation.

Tutor needed for high school seniors taking The ACTA tutor is needed to help two high school seniors in the CHAMPS partnership with Richland schools. Communi-ties Helping Assisting Motivating Promising Students (CHAMPS) involves 20 students per year. A tutor is being sought to help two high school seniors prepare for The ACT, a curriculum- and standards-based tool assessing college readiness. To assist, please contact Doretha Evans at 256-1645 or devans@eastminster.org.

Reception Desk volunteer needed Tuesdays at lunchA volunteer opportunity is available on Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., serving at the church’s reception desk. The volunteer will answer the telephone, allowing staff to observe a lunch break. To volunteer or ask questions, please contact the church office at 256-1654.

Cub ScoutsAll rising 1st - 5th grade boys are invited to be part of Eastminster’s Pack 10 Cub Scouts. They meet on Sunday evenings at the church. If you are interested in join-ing or would like more information, please contact Jason Anders at janders115@sc.rr.com or call at (803)

467-7781.

Youth Basketball RegistrationRegistration for Eastminster Youth Basketball has begun! Registration packets can be picked up in the CLC or down-loaded on the church website. If you have any questions, contact Bill Ketchin at the church office (803-256-1654) or by

email (bketchin@eastminsterpres.org).

Middle School Prayer BreakfastMiddle School Prayer Breakfast will resume in September! Come enjoy the BIBLE and BACON! The students are invit-ed on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month to Sarah Long’s home, and on the 2nd Thursday of the month to John Bailey and Lyndsay Moore’s home! Rides to school are available if

needed.

Cornerstone ReturnsYouth Group will meet on Sunday nights in the Christian Life Center start-ing September 13 from 5:00-6:30.Middle School: CLC, 3rd Floor, Arts and Crafts RoomHigh School: CLC, 3rd Floor, Multi-Purpose RoomYouth Group is a time for students to grow in their relationship with God and others in a fun, casual environment! We play games, meet friends from other schools, read the Bible and eat together. Make Sunday nights a priority for your youth! If anyone would like to become a Youth Leader, please call Laura Long at 530-6731. We could use your help!

Memorial Gifts Supporting the Eastminster EndowmentIn memory of Julian J. Nexsen, given by Carol C. Sharpe.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE & CONCERNHospitalsBob Norris - Richland

BirthsCongratulations and love to: Jennifer & Jim Bowie on the birth of their son, William

Edmund Bowie, born August 19. Siblings, Madeline &

Matthew.

Andy & Sarah Sipes on the birth of their daughter, Anna

Grace Sipes, June 19th.

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 min-ister will return your call.

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