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E ASTMINSTER U PDATE Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina Volume 39 Number 20 May 24, 2015 803-256-1654 / www.eastminsterpres.org 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 Mr. Croskeys Royall Director of Children’s Ministries Mrs. Fredna Lee Director of Music Ministries Mrs. Elizabeth Bower EDS Director Mr. William L. Collins, Jr. Business Manager Ms. Julie McDaniel Member Involvement Coordinator SERMON SUNDAY, MAY 24 10:00 a.m. Jubilee 10:15 a.m. - Sanctuary Dr. Mark E. Durrett We are the Body SHARING HIS LIGHT 1 COR. 12 SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE BEGINS THIS SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Sunday School (Combined Adult Sunday School - Adult Reception Hall) 10:00 am. Jubilee Worship in ompson Hall 10:15 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary Dear Eastminster Family, What women and men do you believe God is calling to serve as Elders and Deacons at Eastminster? Please pray about this, then take the next step by promptly submitting their names to our Nominating Committee either via the E-News or by completing and returning the form you recently received in the mail. Scripture says elders should “tend the flock of God” and “be examples to the flock”(I Peter 5). e Presbyterian Church Book of Order synthesizes biblical teaching saying church officers, “should be persons of strong faith, dedicated discipleship, and love of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Their manner of life should be a demonstration of the Christian gospel in the church and in the world.” Don’t look for perfection. Look for lives that embody faith and love. Don’t look for someone who has all the answers. Look for people who know they are unworthy, saved by grace, and who, in grateful response, seek to glorify God. Then please submit their name(s) and what you know of their service and witness. Elder Steve Searcy, Chair of this year’s Nominating Committee, can be reached at ssearcy@ lottandsearcy.com. Grace and Peace, Brad
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Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina
Volume 39 Number 20 May 24, 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, may 2410:00 a.m. Jubilee
10:15 a.m. - Sanctuary
dr. mark E. durrett
We are the Body
SHARING HIS LIGHT1 COR. 12
Summer WorShip Schedule BeginS
ThiS Sunday
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
(Combined Adult Sunday School - Adult Reception Hall)
10:00 am. Jubilee Worship in Thompson
hall
10:15 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
Dear Eastminster Family,
What women and men do you believe God is calling to serve as Elders and Deacons at Eastminster? Please pray about this, then take the next step by promptly submitting their names to our nominating Committee either via the E-news or by completing and returning the form you recently received
in the mail.
Scripture says elders should “tend the flock of God” and “be examples to the flock”(I Peter 5). The Presbyterian Church Book of Order synthesizes biblical teaching saying church officers, “should be persons of strong faith, dedicated discipleship, and love of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Their manner of life should be a demonstration of the Christian gospel in the church and in the world.”
Don’t look for perfection. Look for lives that embody faith and love. Don’t look for someone who has all the answers. Look for people who know they are unworthy, saved by grace, and who, in grateful response, seek to glorify God. Then please submit their name(s) and what you know of their service and witness.
Elder Steve Searcy, Chair of this year’s nominating Committee, can be reached at [email protected].
Grace and Peace,
Brad
Daily CalENDaRSUNDAY, MAY 24
8:45 Jubilee Band Practice9:00 Choir Rehearsals Combined Adult Sunday School Sunday School10:00 Jubilee10:15 Worship & Children’s Church3:30 new Confirmation Class Parent Mtg.
MoNDAY, MAY 25
Memorial Day Holiday
Church Facilities Closed
TUESDAY, MAY 26
9:00 Drop-In nursery Count Team10:00 Senior Fitness11:45 Tuesday Lunch11:45 P.E.P.@EPC12:30 Bradley Lunch Buddies 1:00 Footcare Ministry1:30 Tweeting with Sparrow3:00 Exercising for Arthritis4:30 Stewardship Committee5:00 Tai Chi5:30 Diaconate Mtg.6:00 Small Groups Joint Diaconate/Session Mtg.6:45 Session Mtg.7:00 Scottish Country Dancing Zumba Fitness WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
9:00 Fifty Plus Exercise Class Drop-In nursery9:25 EDS Chapel9:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry10:30 EDS 5K Graduation4:30 Love Bearers5:30 Henderson Small Group6:00 APnC THURSDAY, MAY 28
9:00 Drop-In nursery10:00 Senior Fitness12:00 Small Group3:00 Exercising for Arthritis5:30 Yoga6:30 STS Therapy Sessions7:00 Zumba7:30 Jubilee Band Practice
FRIDAY, MAY 22
9:00 Fifty Plus Exercise Class11:00 Support Staff11:30 EDSPo Teacher Appreciation
SATURDAY, MAY 30
Church & CLC Memorial Day ClosingEastminster offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 for the observance of Memorial
Day. The Christian Life Center (CLC) will be closed from Saturday, May 23 - Monday, May 25. The church and CLC will re-open on Tuesday, May 26 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.
We Give Thanks for their Serviceon this Memorial weekend, Eastminster wishes to remember military families
in our church and thank them for their service to our country.Capt. Robert (Rob) Shuler, serving in the US Air Force. Son of Wes & Sharon Shuler.Lt. William Brantley Harvey, IV, serving in the US navy. Son of David & Wendy Cartledge.1st Lt. Franklin (Trey) Shuler, serving in the US Army. Son of Franklin and Jane Shuler.Lt. Eric Gardner, serving in the US navy. Brother of Jeff Smith.LCPL Robert Crouch, serving in the US Marine Reserves.
Family Promise Returns May 31- June 6Please save the date for your opportunity to serve this ministry
Family Promise is a ministry that serves homeless families. Eastminster has joined 13 area churches to host these families four times a year, one week at a time. There are many volun-teer opportunities, and all are family-friendly! Please contact Elizabeth Barber ([email protected]) or Lucy Corley ([email protected]) for any questions or sign up on the EPC website.
Family Movie NightEastminster will offer two movie nights; one for families and one for adults. The
movie, Despicable Me, will be shown on Thursday night, June 18. All ages are wel-come at FAMIlY NIgHT! Parents will need to stay with their children since this is not a
drop-off event.
The movie, Soul Surfer, has been selected for ADUlT NIgHT on Thursday, July 30. Childcare will be provided in the gym for children under 10, allowing parents to attend. Keep watching for all details.
Memorial Gifts Supporting the Eastminster EndowmentIn memory of Jim Timmons, given by Roslyn Corder.In memory of Julian J. Nexsen, given by William C. Barker, Patti Jones, Mary Frances
Wendt, Wachovia Bank of Greenwood, Edith & Jim Hines, Ms. Dottie Hucks LaFitte, Mrs. Helen S. Mills, nelle Holcombe, Dr. George Harper, Mike & Robin Brackett, Helen Rose, Bill & Sally McWilliams, Barbara & Sam Harmon, Francis Herndon, Joe & Carol Anderson, Bartow & Betty Gilbert.
In memory of Chapman Quantz McMeekin, given by Bartow & Betty Gilbert.
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 par-
able each day. The cost is $95.00, and space is limited to 50. For more information, contact Jimmy Easterby ([email protected]) 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!
Eastmin ter Mu ic CampAugust 3-5, 2015
Rising k-5 through Rising Grade 5Save the Date!
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, 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:
Marion & Ashlee Moses, on the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Claire Moses,
May 10, 2015.
Bobby & Sara Lynn Curtis, on the birth of their granddaughter, Adelaid McLane
Harris, May 18, 2015. Parents, Sally &
Phillip Harris.
DeathsCongregational Care and Concern:
Robbie & Lib Foster, on the death of his father, Robert (Bob) Watson Foster, May 16, 2015. Granddaughters, Burgess &
Marjorie Anne Foster.
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! Have your informa-tion to share with the congregation in to [email protected] May 24 newsletter will begin
our monthly summer newslet-
ters. our next newsletter will
be June 21, 2015. Please have your
information in by Wednesday,
June 10. We will continue to stay
in touch, with the E-news; please
let the church know if you do
not receive one!
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
Vacation Bible School - June 22 - 25
Join us the week of June 22 - 25 to experience a day at Hometown nazareth, as we focus on Jesus as a child. Each day is filled with stations where kids and adults are transported to Jesus’ hometown! Kids meet Mary and see firsthand God’s Word at work in a person’s life. God’s Word comes alive through engag-ing interaction with Bible history! 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. register on the church website, www.
eastminsterpres.org.
Needed: Letter LadiesDo you enjoy writing notes and letters? And mailing them the old-fashioned
way? Then the Prison Ministry needs you to join a group of Eastminster members already involved. This correspondence project within the Evangelism and Mem-bership ministry seeks to match Christian letter writers with incarcerated women in U.S. prisons who are screened first for eligibility and interest. Requirements are penning a note every other week, and desiring to share in writing about the love and hope of Christ with these women in jail. Questions? E-mail Annie Scott ([email protected]). Hebrews 13:3 says, “Remember those in prison as if you were
together with them . . .
One Lady, Many Hats - May 26Join PEP@EPC Tuesday, May 26, for lunch 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. in
Thompson Hall, and enjoy an unusual performance by Columbia’s own Chrystal Danker. Meet an array of characters she brings to the stage, through a clever “changing of hats”! $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 ministry for fun, fellowship and education.
Small Groups: We Want Your Input!What was the greatest blessing you experienced through your Small Group?
What improvements would you suggest to make Small Groups better in the Fall? As this initial season for new Small Groups comes to a close, we want to hear your feedback! Please take this five-minute survey this week to help us grow and im-prove Small Groups at EPC: http://eastminsterpres.org/small-group-survey (or go to Small Group Survey under Quicklinks on the home page). To discuss your Small Group experiences further, contact Small Groups Coordinator Caroline Ben-nett at 256-1654.
Still a Few Spaces AvailableTrip to Turkey and Greece from october 2 to october 15, 2015. There is still
room for 5 more couples. If interested, e-mail [email protected].
Newsletter Published Monthly During the Summer
The UPDATE will become monthly for the summer after this May 24 issue. Weekly issues will resume on August 16. Deadline dates are as always, ten days before the publication
date. We will remain in touch weekly over the summer with E-news. Please send us your information!
Eastminster Presbyterian Church3200 Trenholm RoadColumbia, South Carolina 29204
Update for May 24, 2015
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SERVING ON SuNDAY
MAY 24
oFFICER’S PRAYER:
Deacon Scott VerzylDEACoNS: Margaret Smolka & Alex Dillard Elder Chris Johnson (Jubilee) Deacon Susan Laird (Jubilee)USHERS: Bill PruettgREETERS:
(10:15) Buz & Amy Teas Charlie Weston Jeff & Kami Thordahl Mitzie Trotter Suzie WattenbargerINFANT RooM - ClC 119
(9:00) Staff(10:00) Laura & Justin SelfToDDlER RooM - ClC 117
(9:00) Staff(10:00) Kennedy & nathan natvig2-K RooM - ClC 115
(9:00) Staff(10:00) Amy & Kit WilliamsCHIlDREN’S CHURCH 103 - 3K
(10:00) Eliza & Tyler HudsonCHIlDREN’S CHURCH 105 - 4K
(10:00) Albert & Harper JamesCHIlDREN’S CHURCH 107 - 5K
(10:00) Steven & Louise Cruea
SUMMER WoRSHIP SCHEDULEMAY 24 - AUgUST 9
10:00 AM - JUbIlEE SERVICE
10:15 AM - SANCTUARY
9:00 A.M. - SUNDAY SCHool
(8:45 Coffee & Fellowship Gathering)
A combined Adult Sunday School class will meet in the Adult Recep-
tion Hall. This class begins May 24 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Dr. Durrett will take us on a journey through “The Life and Letters of Paul: Gospel People and
Places.” Some of the places we’ll visit are Damascus, Tarsus, Cyprus, Galatia, Athens, Corinth, Ephesus and Rome. We’ll meet Stephen, Ananias, Barn-abas, Mark, Priscilla & Aquila and others. Mark will be using information from two books, In the Steps of St. Paul by Peter Walker and The Apostle by John Pollock. At this time there is no reading schedule, but if you would like a book, please e-mail Julie McDaniel ([email protected]) or call her (256-1654 ext. 143).
Diaper Drive for Family Shelter
Did you know that Columbia has only one agency that provides emergency shel-ter services to homeless children and their families? Family Shelter on Two notch Road provides shelter for up to 120 days for 15 families at a time. Currently, they have a critical need for diapers of all sizes, particularly sizes 4 and 5. Between now and May 31, bring diapers to boxes in Thompson Hall, the CLC and the church’s main reception area.
Peanut Butter Sunday, May 24Summer is an important time to remember your peanut butter! Children are
home from school and not receiving their school lunches. Many families turn to Harvest Hope for additional assistance during the summer. Please continue your support of the peanut butter program at Eastminster and bring your jar(s) to church with you.
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 [email protected] and type “E-news” in the subject line, or you can visit the Eastminster website and click on E-news under resources (http://eastminsterpresbyterianchurch.org/E-news) to sign up. This is a great way to stay in touch during the summer months with vacation times and a less structured schedule.
