Exodus For Followers Of Jesus STAFF

Dr. Bradley D. Smith Pastor Dr. Mark E. Durrett Associate Pastor Rev. Lynn A. Grandsire Associate Pastor Rev. Jeffrey S. Smith Associate Pastor Dr. James I. St. John Parish Associate Rev. Jonathan S. Wagner Associate Pastor Mr. Croskeys Royall Director of Childrens Ministries Mrs. Fredna Lee Director of Music Ministries Mr. William L. Collins, Jr. Business Administrator
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

From Wilderness To Wonder

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Volume 38 Number 3 January 19, 2014

Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

Dear Eastminster Family, What a great day of worship yesterday! I was grateful for the choirs rich music, the officers thoughtful prayer of dedication, the sincere words of thanks to the outgoing officers, and the depth of the pastoral prayer. But I was also filled with hope at the sight of twenty cradle roll children born in 2013, carried in their parents arms and presented in Gods house during the 9:00 a.m. service. We are blessed as a church family to have so many children entrusted to us us, and I commend parents who are being intentional about nurturing faith in their child(ren). Then, at 11:15 a.m., extra chairs were set up in the Jubilee Service, and, in the sanctuary, the men and women who compose our class of 2016 were set apart as Deacons and Elders. I never cease to be humbled by the sight of men and women making vows to serve faithfully, kneeling before our Lord, and being engulfed in the laying on of hands and prayers of the Body of Christ. As always, there are stories within the story the couple carrying a child whose journey to parenthood has had more twists than anyone will ever know; the newly ordained officers who, fully knowing both their unworthiness and that Gods grace is even bigger, are committing themselves afresh; and the young Deacon who felt on his shoulders the hands and prayers of two former youth advisors whom God had used to open his eyes to Christs love. Thanks be to God for his great love- and for the privilege he gives us of sharing his love with others. Preach it! Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 Love,

Brad

9:00 & 11:15 a.m. - Sanctuary 11:15 a.m. Jubilee Rev. Jonathan S. Wagner Dangerous Prayers for Our Children 1 Samuel 1:19-28

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19

DAILY CALENDAR
SUNDAY, JanuaRy 19
8:00 9:00 10:00 10:05 11:15 2:00 Celebration Choir Rehearsal Worship & Childrens Church Katelyn Virginia DuRant Sunday School Class Eastminster First Step Jubilee Band Practice Parent Confirmation Class Chancel Choir Rehearsal Worship & Childrens Church Charles Pearson Natvig Jubilee Worship Facilities Closed

At our January 28 meeting, scrimshaw artist Peter Driscoll will give a talk on this ancient and nearly lost art of etching on ivory. Using the traditional manner of whalers, he works completely by hand without the use of power tools or machinery and only on antique piano keys or other forms of recycled or fossilized ivory, not legally banned. Some of his pieces will be on display. Call Mary Baldauf at 256-1654 or email mbaldauf@eastminsterpres.org to make a lunch reservation ($6.00). And be on the lookout for news of other programs planned for the new year. This is an invitation to come if you havent yet discovered the fun of Savvy Seniors monthly luncheon meetings! Theres a great lunch at 11:45 a.m. every fourth Tuesday in Thompson Hall, followed by an interesting program, mingled with lots of warm fellowship. In memory of Patricia B. Ariail, given by M/M J. Kenneth Morris, Jr. In memory of Judge Walter Bristow, Jr., given by Wayne & Jacquie Corley, Ann Duncan, John W. Cullum. In memory of Peggy Lewis, given by M/M Frank Floyd. In memory of Rhett Barker, given by Wayne & Jacquie Corley, John W. Cullum. In memory of Dorothy Hundley, given by Ann Duncan. In memory of Molly Wood, given by John W. Cullum. In honor of Donnelly Davidson, given by James H. Thompson, Jr.

Dont Miss Out on Savvy Seniors Events

MOnday, JanuaRy 20 TUESDAY, JanuaRy 21

CHURCH FACILITIES CLOSED 9:00 Drop In Nursery Count Team 10:00 Senior Fitness 11:15 Tuesday Lunch 12:00 Finance Mtg. 12:30 Visitation Bradley Lunch Buddies 1:00 Footcare Ministry 3:30 Youth Basketball Practice 5:00 Tai Chi 5:30 Zumba Fitness CLC Ministry 6:00 Handbell Rehearsal 7:00 Scottish Country Dancing Zumba Fitness 9:00 9:30 11:35 12:00 3:15 3:30 4:30 5:00 5:15 5:45 6:15 7:00 7:15

For our loved ones . . .

New Officers Installed on Sunday, January 12

Eastminster is blessed with wonderful lay leadership. This past Sunday saw the new class of officers for 2016 ordained and installed. I encourage you to pray for these people often, and by name. Deacons: Caroline Bennett, Brian Blackwelder, Jeff Casto, Connie Chase, Alex Dillard, Katie Evatt, Tom Griffin, Charlie Irick, Anne Kleitches, Field Wardlaw. Elders: John Derham, Mary Elliot, Elaine Fairey, Lloyd Hendricks, Sharmin Hill, Hank Mabry, Billy Newsome, Susan Owen, Henry Price, Mary Bett Thorne. Two Bible studies for Eastminster Presbyterian Women will be starting soon. Ladies, please keep watching for details!

WEDNESDAY, JanuaRy 22

Drop-In Nursery Fifty Plus Exercise Class Prayer Shawl Ministry Sanders Lunch Buddies Communications Committee Brownie Scouts Youth Basketball Practice Love Bearers Angel & Junior Choirs WE@EPC Dinner WE@EPC Childcare WE@EPC Classes Senior High Guys D-Group Chancel Choir Rehearsal Drop-In Nursery Senior Fitness Youth Basketball Practice BSF Leader Mtg. Zumba Fitness Jubilee Band Practice

EPW Bible Study

Coming Events for Youth . . . EPC Bowl IV - Youth vs. Parents Flag Football Game
A free church-wide fellowship event for the whole family on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. All youth and parents are invited! The place to be is A. C. Flora High School as the adults and youth compete in a game of flag football. Come cheer on your team! Senior High Fun in the Son Youth Conference July 13-18, 2014 Make plans to join us in Hilton Head, SC with registration coming soon. There will be limited spaces available. Make plans now to sign up for the event!. Sr.High International Mission Trip June 8-14, 2014 Jr. Highs Great Escape Conference Make plans to join us June 9-14, 2014 Middle School Mission in Columbia July 7-11, 2014

THURSDAY, JanuaRy 23
9:00 10:00 3:30 5:30 7:00 7:30

FRIDAY, JanuaRy 24

9:00 Fifty Plus Exercise Class 11:00 Support Staff Mtg.

SATURDAY, JanuaRy 25
9:00

Youth Basketball League Games

WE@EPC began on Wednesday January 15, 2014, with dinner at 5:15 p. m. and the classes following at 6:15 p. m. BUT yOu can still siGn up this weeK. You can sign-up at www.eastminsterpres.org TODAY! The PassiOn Of OuR LORd - Led by Mark Durrett. (Wed. mornings from 11:00 a.m. -12 noon; repeated Wed. evenings in C-271-273. - will not meet Jan. 15 & 22) Bible StORies fOR Adults and ChildRen - Led by Jeff Smith and Croskeys Royall in the Multi Purpose Room. NOOMA Video Series - Led by Mark Rosenberg in the Arts and Crafts Room. Seven classes. January 15 - February 26. ElementaRy PROGRamminG meets in C-261, 263, and 265. Childcare for infants - 5K in C-115, 117, 119, for parents attending classes. The CLC is always in need of smiling faces to represent Eastminster and help our many visitors to that area of the building. If you would like to volunteer to welcome guests, give directions and staff the front desk in the Christian Life Center, please contact Bill Ketchin bketchin@eastminsterpres.org or call 256-1654.

Not TOO Late to sign up for WE@EPC

CARE & CONCERN

EPC Prayer List Part 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 Concerns Boots Fuller, Remer Waguespack, Dr. Mary Tobin, Bill McInnis, Bill Barron those serving in our military, Stephen Ministers & their care receivers and all those in need of Gods special care. Deaths Congregational love and sympathy are extended to:

Volunteer in the CLC

Chollet & Justin Helfer, on the death of her grandfather, C. Robert Kahle, December 31, 2013. David & Rochell Caton, on the death of his mother, Joyce Morgan-Caton, January 7, 2014. Alison & Bryant McGowan, on the death of her father, John Reed Mobley, January 11, 2014. Grandchildren: Reed, Harriet, & Bryant McGowan.
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.

Thank you from the The Womens Shelter

Kathy Riley, from The Womens Shelter, wanted to share with everyone her appreciation for the church hosting the souper again this year and the support of the congregation. This years Thanksgiving Souper at Eastminster raised $6,333. She said that while attendance was down, the money collected was up! The 2014 Flower Calendar is in the narthex. You can sign-up there if you would like to place flowers in the church in honor or memory of someone, or contact Carol Anderson, jander7@bellsouth.net. If you have had a standing memorial, please email her to re-confirm that you want to continue with the memorial for 2014.

Flowers for Sanctuary

February 2
Dont miss out! Send your information to share with the congregation to tcarter@eastminsterpres.org. Please have your information in by Wednesday, January 22, to be shared in our next newsletter on February 2, 2014.

Deadline for UPDATE

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Update for January 19, 2014

Eastminster will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday. Facilities will reopen at their normal operating times on Tuesday, January 21. First - fifth graders, Its Back! Jesus Rocks returns from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, with a Souper Bowl theme! We will have inflatables, games, focus on our stewardship, have a fun time and eat pizza! Please remember to bring $3.00 for pizza.

Church Closing January 20 for MLK Holiday

Serving on Sunday January 19

OFFICERS PRAYER: Elder John Barr DEACONS: Caroline Bennett, Betsy McDonald Elder Kim Leighton (Jubilee) Deacon Matthew Burns (Jubilee) UsheRs: Don Helms & Milton Moore GREETERS: (9:00) Drew Richardson Michael & Aimee Schraibman Gregory & Ainsley Rhame Judy & Parks Small (11:15) Vernon & Eugenia DeHart Margo Orlandini Bob & Liz Norris Greg & Laura Moise INFANT ROOM - CLC 115 (9:00) Lindsay & Trippett Boineau (11:15) Kennedy & Nathan Natvig TODDLER ROOM - CLC 117 (9:00) Rachel & Jody Fulmer (11:15) April & Alex Getz 2-K ROOM - CLC 119 (9:00) Greg & Jessica Sharp (11:15) Joe & Ashley Sitton CHILDRENS CHURCH 101 - 3K (9:00) Robb & Jenny Brown (11:15) Myles & Olivia Burns CHILDRENS CHURCH 103 - 4K (9:00) OHara & Ashby Howard (11:15) Mary Frances & Jerry Jowers CHILDRENS CHURCH 106 - 5K (9:00) Chase & Becky Craven (11:15) Shelley & Scott Dempsey

Jesus Rocks returns the 4th Sunday of the Month!

Souper Sunday - Congregational Luncheon

Come celebrate Souper Sunday and dine with your church family on Sunday, February 2, following the 11:15 a.m. worship service. We will have entertainment provided by our own Appalachian Band. Our menu will be a SOUPER one, featuring: vegetable beef, chicken and rice, and broccoli and cheese soups, with ham rolls, Caesar salad, assorted crackers, beverages and desserts. Our meal pricing is $6.00 for adults, $3.oo for children 8 and under with a household cap of $25.00. To sign up, email Mary at mbaldauf@eastminsterpres. org, call her at 256-1654 or sign up on line. Hope to see you there!

YOU can join others to help fight hunger in your Midlands with your donations to Harvest Hope Food Bank. We finished last year with a total in donations of 4,208 pounds of food. We are starting the year with a blank slate and have the opportunity to improve our tonnage next year. Keep those donations to Harvest Hope coming in! Although food and cash donations are always needed, Harvest Hope Food Bank has a CRITICAL need for plastic grocery bags used to fill food orders for families and individuals in need. Donate yours in the bins marked Harvest Hope in the Christian Education Building lobby. They nO lOnGeR accept eGG caRtOns. Harvest Hope Food Bank also needs help packing boxes for the supplemental feeding program for senior citizens. For more information, visit http://www.harvesthope. org/commodity-supplemental-food-program.

Peanut Butter Sunday - January 26

Donate bags for Harvest Hope