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Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

Eastminster Update
803-256-1654 / www.eastminsterpres.org

Volume 39 Number 25

August 23, 2015

Dear Eastminster Family,

SHARING HIS LIGHT

1 COR. 12

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 Childrens 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, August 23

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

11:15 a.m. Jubilee

The Danger of Spirituality

Dr. Brad Smith
Ephesians 6:10-20

The idea of people gathering in small groups is as new as

right now and as old as the Christian Church. No sooner
had the Holy Spirit been poured out at Pentecost than people
began coming together to share the journey of life as Believers. Early followers of Jesus had fun and fellowship, eating
together, sharing together, learning together, praying together, and serving together.
Perhaps in response to the subtle de-personalization that comes with
cyber-living, recent years have seen increased interest in the community
and authenticity that can happen in small groups. Building on the good
experience so many of you had in small groups this past spring, we are
once again encouraging and organizing groups at Eastminster.
Whether you are a member or a non-member, I hope you will participate in a small group. If you are already in a group I encourage you
to reach out and invite someone who is not currently connected to a
church. To find out more about options and details, contact Caroline
Bennett (cbennett@eastminsterpres.org) or come to the Small Groups
Kick-Off Dinner, Wednesday, August 26 in the gym. Email Anna at
abower@eastminsterpres.org to RSVP.
If youre looking for a different form of small group, I hope you will consider the Discovering the Bible overview seminar, the ALPHA introduction to Christianity video series, or one of our Sunday morning classes.
All of these and more are described in the brochure that was mailed to
you last week. Member Involvement Coordinator Julie McDaniel (2561654) at jmcdaniel@eastminsterpres.org is glad to answer your questions
or provide further information.
See you Sunday,

Welcome to Hannah Gordon

Middle School Youth Director

It is with excitement that the Personnel Committee announces the hire of Hannah Gordon as Middle School Youth
Director. Hannah grew up in Myrtle Beach attending First
Presbyterian Church. She graduated from the University of
Alabama and has been serving First Presbyterian Church of
Myrtle Beach as an intern for the last year and a half.

Youth Basketball Registration

Registration for Eastminster Youth Basketball has begun!

Registration packets can be picked up in the CLC or downloaded 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).

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 the
home of Coley Brown, 484 N. Kings Grant Drive. Remember to bring $5 for dinner.

Brad Sherrills Apostle

Apostle is Brad Sherrills riveting new performance

based on Pauls epic journey found in Acts, along with many
of Pauls most inspirational letters. Apostle is also presented
with a beautiful new multimedia design featuring original
videography captured in 2015 by Brads team at various Paul
sites throughout Turkey and Greece. Join us September 2728.

New Confirmation Class Begins

EPC has twenty-three 9th-grade students that will begin

a year-long journey of confirmation on August 23. Please
pray 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 away
learning and sharing. They will serve together on various
mission projects and will spend much time in small groups,
learning, laughing, and praying! The class will be confirmed
in April 2016.

Middle School Prayer Breakfast

Middle School Prayer Breakfast will resume in September!

Come enjoy the BIBLE and BACON! The students are
invited on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month to Sarah
Longs home, and on the 2nd Thursday of the month to John
Bailey and Lyndsay Moores home! Rides to school are available if needed.

Cornerstone Returns

Youth Group will meet on Sunday nights in the Christian

Life Center starting September 13 from 5:00-6:30.
Middle School: CLC, 3rd Floor, Arts and Crafts Room
High School: CLC, 3rd Floor, Multi-Purpose Room
Youth 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!

Attention College Students

In an effort to stay in touch with you throughout the

school year, we would like to have your mailing addresses,
emails, and phone numbers. Hopefully, this way we can keep
you updated on what is going on here at church, and also
send occasional words of encouragement to you. Please call
the church, 256-1654, or email Tricia McCormick at tmccormick@eastminsterpres.org with that information.

Library Open House

Come visit your EPC Library before or after the congregational lunch to check out our newest books, Bible studies and
DVDs!
We have new selections in every category, from children
to youth, from Christian fiction novels to the newest nonfiction writings by well-known authors. Many of the new
releases 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 Kidd
Chasing Sunsets by Karen Kingsbury
The Third Target by Joel Rosenberg
The Case for Grace by Lee Strobel
What to Do When You Dont Know What to Do by
Dr. David Jeremiah
Hosea by Jennifer Rothschild

Red Cross Blood Drive

Eastminster will be sponsoring a blood drive on Sunday

August 30 in the Christian Life Center gym. The Red Cross
will be set up from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm to take your donation. Please come and help up to four people with your
donation. August is usually a critical time when donations
are down due to vacations and the summer period.

EPC Lost & Found

Missing a pair of glasses? Umbrella? Jacket?

Contact Shelli Knapp at the church office (sknapp@eastminstepres.org) to claim your lost and found item.

Write an Advent Devotional!

Eastminster is currently accepting devotionals, written by

members, to be published in our annual Advent Book. If you
would like to write a devotional to be included in this years
edition, please email communications@eastminsterpres.org.

Family Promise Returns September 6-13

Family Promise is a ministry that serves homeless families

in our community. Our next opportunity to host them is the
week of September 6-13. Yes, we will be hosting families on
the Labor Day holiday! There are many volunteer opportunities, and all are family-friendly! Please contact Elizabeth
Barber (ebarber77@gmail.com) or Lucy Corley (lcorley2@
sc.rr.com) for any questions or sign up on the EPC website.

Key Card Access Changes

The Key Card (FOB) Access System for the church has
been enhanced for the Christian Education Building with
the addition of the Afterschool Program, which will begin
August 17. An additional reader has been installed in the
elevator. An individual will use the reader once inside the
elevator to go to the floor desired (much like hotels use for
premium floors). This enhancement will improve safety and
will only be active during the week when the EDS and Afterschool Program are in session.

Work Trip to New Orleans with RHINO!

RHINO is an outreach program of St. Charles Avenue

Presbyterian Church which actively works to help New
Orleans residents restore their lives both physically and
spiritually through the service of nationwide partners. Well
be working with them to renovate homes in partnership with
Habitat for Humanity, and continue to serve those in need
as God calls us to do. The trip is Sept. 21-26 . Contact Mark
Rosenberg (803) 446-0003 for questions and Julie McDaniel
jmcdaniel@eastminsterpres.org to sign up.

Cub Scouts

All rising 1st - 5th grade boys are invited to be part of

Eastminsters Pack 10 Cub Scouts. They meet on Sunday
evenings at the church. If you are interested in joining or
would like more information, please contact Jason Anders at
janders115@sc.rr.com or call at (803) 467-7781.

Labels for Education & Box Top Collections

A BIG thank you for all the Box Tops & Campbells Soup
Labels donated! We used our 3,700 points to get free art supplies for EDS.

Memorial Gifts Supporting the Eastminster

Endowment

In memory of William W. Ketchin, Jr., given by Dr.

George A. Lippard, Jr., M/M Stewart Harvin III.
In memory of Wade Hampton Oliver, given by Dennis
Daye.
In memory of Julian J. Nexsen, given by Dennis Daye.

ALL EPC MUSICAL GROUPS RESUME

REHEARSALS

SEPTEMBER 1-3 IN THE SANCTUARY BASEMENT.

Everyone is welcome to join any of the choirs or instrumental groups at EPC. No auditions necessary!
Handbells
Sr. High to Adult
Tuesdays
6:00-7:30
Childrens Choirs
K-5-5th Grade
Wednesdays 5:15-6:00
Chancel Choir
Sr. High to Adult
Wednesdays 7:15-8:30
Celebration Choir
Sr. High to Adult
Sundays
8:00-8:45
Youth Choirs
Middle & High School Sundays
TBD

CONGREGATIONAL CARE & CONCERN

Hospitals
Kalen Kloskey -Lexington

Deaths

Congregational love and sympathy are extended

to:
Family of Sarah Sally Quantz Ellerbe, August 9.

Alex & April Getz on the death of her grandfather, James

Adams, August 7. Great-grandchildren, Anna Grace &
Adam Getz.

Births

Congratulations and love to:

Kalen & Richard Kloskey on the birth of their daughter,

Lilla Garner Kloskey, born August 14. Brothers, Parker &
Taylor.

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.

If you have time to spare and would like to help out in the
Christian Life Center, give Bill Ketchin a call at 256-1654 or
e-mail him at bketchin@eastminsterpres.org. We need helpful smiling faces to greet and direct our many visitors.

Volunteer in the Christian Life Center

Many things to choose from this fall--you can get
an overview of the whole Bible in Discovering the
Bible, or go deep with a study of Isaiah or Esther.
Come to dinner on Wednesday night and stay for a
class--you can study the Letters of Paul with Mark
Durrett, get the basics of Christianity with the Alpha
Course, or be part of a small group doing something
else. Visit our website to sign-up for classes!

Sign up for Fall Classes

All adult Sunday school classes meet from 10:00

to 11:00 am on Sundays, August 23, 2015, through
May 22, 2016. Signing up in advance isnt necessary,
just come! There is always room for more! Information on specific classes is available on the church
website, or on brochures available throughout the
church.

Regular Sunday School returns

August 23

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 cbennett@
eastminsterpres.org.

Small Groups Kick-Off Dinner

Looking forward....

Eastminster Presbyterian Church

3200 Trenholm Road
Columbia, South Carolina 29204
Nonprofit Org.
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Columbia, SC
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Update for August 23, 2015

Live Streaming

Unable to attend? Out of town?

Eastminster streams its services live on our website for both
the 9:00 am and 11:15 am service. You can use this link
(http://eastminsterpres.org/live-services) or go to the home
page and click on sermons. The live streaming will be at the
top of the page.

Dont miss out! Send your information to share with the

congregation to communications@eastminsterpres.org.
Please have your information in by August 30th for the
September 20th update.

Deadline for UPDATE