08-16-2015update-web.pdf

We are theBody

Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

Eastminster Update803-256-1654 / www.eastminsterpres.org

Volume 39 Number 24

August 16, 2015

Dear Eastminster Family,

SHARING HIS LIGHT1 COR. 12

STAFF

Dr. Bradley D. SmithPastorDr. Mark E. DurrettAssociate PastorRev. Lynn A. GrandsireAssociate PastorDr. James I. St. JohnParish AssociateMr. Croskeys RoyallDirector of Childrens MinistriesMrs. Fredna LeeDirector of Music MinistriesMrs. Elizabeth BowerEDS DirectorMr. William L. Collins, Jr.Business ManagerMs. Julie McDanielMember Involvement Coordinator

SermonSunday, August 16

9:00 & 11:15 a.m. - Sanctuary11:15 a.m. Jubilee

Whats In YourViewfinder?Dr. Brad SmithEphesians 5:15-20

Embrace. Encourage. Engage. These three words are our themefor this year. Even as God embraces us in Jesus Christ, let us joyfullyrespond. Please note these seven opportunities:Sunday, August 16- We return to our regular worship scheduleTHIS Sunday, August 16! Sanctuary worship will be at 9:00 am and11:15 am with a concurrent Jubilee service at 11:15am. (See page 2 for more information.)Sunday, August 23- Discovering the Bible. New to Bible study? Start here! Join JohnArnold and Mark Durrett for this year-long, interactive introduction to the entireBible. Sign up with Julie at [email protected] or just show up! 5:00-6:30pm, E-351.Wednesday, August 26- Small Groups Kick-off Dinner for returning participants andnewcomers in the Gym, 5:15-7:00 pm. Contact Caroline at [email protected] for information on facilitating or joining a group. Contact Anna at 2561654 or [email protected] to RSVP for the dinner. (See page 4 for moreinformation.)Sunday, August 30- Unveiling of Eastminsters new visual identity. Its time we embrace a logo that comes to represent EPC. Come August 30 and see!Wednesday, September 2- Join us for Letters of Paul led by Mark Durrett. Alphaand Small Groups will be meeting throughout the church.Sunday, September 13- Celebration Day, Opportunity Fair, and CongregationalLunch. Join us in the gym immediately after worship to launch fall at EPC with aBBQ lunch and an Opportunity Fair. Contact Shelli at [email protected] RSVP for lunch.Sunday, September 20- Dr. John Frye Preaching. Long-time Eastminster Associate Pastor will lead our Friday-Saturday Officer Retreat and will preach on Sundaymorning.See You Sunday,

Promotion Sunday August 16

August 16 we will return to our regular schedule with services in the Sanctuary at 9:00 am and 11:15 am. The Jubileeservice will begin at 11:15 am with all Sunday school classesmeeting at 10:00 am. Children entering 3K pre-schoolthrough youth entering 12th grade will move to their newgrade level for the school year.

Steve and Kathi Amar to leadSunday School August 16!

Join us in Thompson Hall at 10:00 am on August 16 asSteve and Kathi Amar tell us of their ministry to AmericanMuslims. Kathi and Steve are members of Christar (www.christar.org), an inter-denominational faith mission. DuringSteves Seminary training at Columbia International University, he and Kathi attended Eastminster Presbyterian Churchand thoroughly enjoyed its ministries. The Amars have beenministering to the Iranian population in the Washington,DC, area (which is believed to number as high as 250,000),since 2001.

TRANSITIONS

EPC will prepare and serve dinner for the 200 residents atTransitions Homeless Recovery Center on Thursday, August20. Children as young as 10 are allowed to serve with theirfamily. Make Transitions a family goal for the summer!Each month we take pasta salad (recipe provided), homemadepound cakes and bananas. Our servers meet at the church at4:30 pm and return by 6:30 pm. Please contact Laura Long [email protected] to help. Thank you!

Welcome Morgan May

Please take a moment to welcome Morgan May, our newJubilee Worship Leader. Morgan is a student at USC majoring in English with a minor in Music and Vocal Performance. She has been working with the Jubilee band forseveral weeks and assumed the responsibilities of WorshipLeader as of a few weeks ago.

Youth Basketball Registration

Registration for Eastminster Youth Basketball beginsAugust 15. If you have any questions, contact Bill Ketchinat the church office (803-256-1654) or by email ([email protected]).

Youth Kick-off Celebrations,Sunday, August 30, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

High school youth will be at the home of Emma Barr,4809 Clemson Avenue. Middle school youth will meet at thehome of Coley Brown, 484 N. Kings Grant Drive. Remember to bring $5 for dinner.

EPC Lost & Found

Missing a pair of glasses? Umbrella?Jacket?Contact Shelli Knapp at the church office([email protected]) to claim yourlost and found item.

Brad Sherrills Apostle

Apostle is Brad Sherrills riveting new performancebased on Pauls epic journey found in Acts along with manyof Pauls most inspirational letters. Apostle is also presentedwith a beautiful new multimedia design featuring originalvideography captured in 2015 by Brads team at various Paulsites throughout Turkey and Greece. Join us September 2728.

New Confirmation Class Begins

EPC has twenty-three 9th-grade students that will begina year-long journey of confirmation on August 23. Pleasepray for these students as they learn about God, the church,serving, and what it means to be a part of the Body of Christ!During the year students will spend two weekends awaylearning and sharing. They will serve together on variousmission projects and will spend much time in small groupslearning, laughing, and praying! The class will be confirmedin April 2016.

Library Open House

Come visit your EPC Library before or after the congregational lunch to check out our newest books, Bible studies andDVDs!We have new selections in every category, from childrento youth, from Christian fiction novels to the newest nonfiction writings by well-known authors. Many of the newreleases are displayed on top of bookshelves for easy viewing.Take a look at some of our newest titles:The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk KiddChasing Sunsets by Karen KingsburyThe Third Target by Joel RosenbergThe Case for Grace by Lee StrobelWhat to Do When You Dont Know What to Do byDr. David JeremiahHosea by Jennifer Rothschild

Red Cross Blood Drive

Eastminster will be sponsoring a blood drive on SundayAugust 30 in the Christian Life Center gym. The Red Crosswill be set up from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm to take your donation. Please come and help up to four people with yourdonation. August is usually a critical time when donationsare down due to vacations and the summer period.

Family Promise Returns September 6-13

Family Promise is a ministry that serves homeless familiesin our community. Our next opportunity to host them is theweek of September 6-13. Yes, we will be hosting families onthe Labor Day holiday! There are many volunteer opportunities, and all are family-friendly! Please contact ElizabethBarber ([email protected]) or Lucy Corley ([email protected]) for any questions or sign up on the EPC website.

Memorial Gifts Supporting the EastminsterEndowment

In memory of Wade Hampton Oliver, given by Aimee& Michael Schraibman, Cathy & Marshall Ramsey, Debbie &Rick Boyer.In memory of William W. Ketchin, Jr., given by George& Phyllis Beighley.In memory of Julian J. Nexsen, given by John & AnnaWelborn.

Memorial Gifts Supporting the ChildrensChoir Fund

In memory of Wade Hampton Oliver, given by John &

Caroline Molter.

Key Card Access Changes

The Key Card (FOB) Access Systemfor the church has been enhancedfor the Christian Education Buildingwith the addition of the AfterschoolProgram, which will begin August17. An additional reader has beeninstalled in the elevator. An individual will use the reader once inside the elevator to go to thefloor desired (much like hotels use for premium floors). Thisenhancement will improve safety and will only be activeduring the week when the EDS and Afterschool Program arein session.

Work Trip to New Orleans with RHINO!

RHINO is an outreach program of St. Charles AvenuePresbyterian Church which actively works to help NewOrleans residents restore their lives both physically andspiritually through the service of nationwide partners. Wellbe working with them to renovate homes in partnership withHabitat for Humanity, and continue to serve those in needas God calls us to do. The trip is Sept. 21-26 . Contact MarkRosenberg (803) 446-0003 for questions and Julie [email protected] to sign up.

ALL EPC MUSICAL GROUPS RESUMEREHEARSALS

SEPTEMBER 1-3 IN THE SANCTUARY BASEMENT.Everyone is welcome to join any of the choirs or instrumental groups at EPC. No auditions necessary!HandbellsSr. High to AdultChildrens ChoirsK-5-5th GradeChancel ChoirSr. High to AdultCelebration ChoirSr. High to AdultYouth ChoirsMiddle & High School

Tuesdays

6:00-7:30

Wednesdays

5:15-6:00

Wednesdays

7:15-8:30

Sundays

8:00-8:45

Sundays

TBD

Cub Scouts

All rising 1st - 5th grade boys are invited to be partof Eastminsters Pack 10 Cub Scouts. They meet onSunday evenings at the church. If you are interested injoining or would like more information, please contactJason Anders at [email protected] or call at (803)467-7781.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE & CONCERNHospitalsHal Lane - Richland

Deaths

Congregational love and sympathy are extendedto:

Lucy Carson on the death of her sister, Johanna StadlerThomas, July 20.Family of Sarah Sally Quantz Ellerbe, August 9.

Births

Congratulations and love to:

Kyle & Katie Johnson on the birth of their daughter,Wallis Gray Johnson, born June 10. Sister Ella Johnson.Mikell & Annie Scott on the birth of their daughter,Elizabeth (Liza) Ann Scott, born August 2.Paul & Phyllis Trippe on the birth of their granddaughter, Collins Montague Trippe, born August 4. Parents,Preston & Julia Trippe.

On weekends a minister is on call. If you have acrisis which one of the ministers needs to knowabout, phone 256-1654 and leave a message. A minister will return your call.

Eastminster Presbyterian Church3200 Trenholm RoadColumbia, South Carolina 29204

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Update for August 16, 2015

Regular Worship Times Resume this Sunday!Traditional Worship in Sanctuary at 9:00 & 11:15 amSunday School at 10:00 amJubilee Service in Thompson Hall at 11:15 am

Regular Sunday School returns August 23

All adult Sunday school classes meet from 10 to 11 am onSundays, August 23, 2015, through May 22, 2016. Signingup in advance isnt necessary, just come! There is alwaysroom for more. Information on specific classes is availableon the church website, or on brochures available throughthe church.Fireside Class CE Building, room 353Frank Harden ClassCE Building, room 350GIFT ClassCE Building, room 356HOPE ClassCLC rooms 269-271Ichthus/DisciplesCE Building, room 355JOY ClassCE Building, room 357Parenting TeensCLC, rooms 273-275Solid RockCE Building, room 358Spiritual DiscoveriesCE Building, room 351

Small Groups Kick-Off Dinner

Drawing close to one another. Drawing close to God.Wednesday, August 26, 5:15-7:00 pm in the CLC Gym$6/adult. $3/child 8 years and under. Childcare provided.Whether youre currently in a Small Group or you are interested in joining one, this celebration is for you!Dinner RSVP: Call Anna Bower, 256-1654.Small Group Info: Caroline Bennett at [email protected].

Ted Haigler Class CE Building, room 352

Deadline for UPDATE

Dont miss out! Send your information to share with thecongregation to [email protected] have your information in by August 23rd for theSeptember 13th update.