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Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

803-256-1654 / www.eastminsterpres.org

Volume 37 Number 20

May 26, 2013

Dear Friends, TOward 2020. How encouraging it is that, as of Pledge Sunday, $2.8 million has been pledged for the Toward 2020 Capital Campaign. Thank you to the over 225 family units that have committed to help update and upgrade the Eastminster campus. If you have not yet pledged, please do. By all joining together to address these needs, we will hit and exceed our $3 million goal. Pledge card are available from the church office and in the Friendship Pads. You can also email your commitment to treasurer Christy Rippy at crippy@eastmintserpres.org. By way of brief reminder, this project includes sanctuary work encompassing: new heating and air, new electrical wiring, a reconfigured chancel, new pew cushions and choir robes as well as the addition of a mens restroom, a port-cochere and an elevator. Thompson Hall will be improved, a new bus will be purchased and signage will be upgraded. If you have any questions about the Toward 2020 Campaign, please feel free to contact any of our Co-Chairs: Bill and Marit Bobo (788-8178), Steve and Sharon Bryant (738-8289), or Robert and Carol Hill (787-2811). Eastminster EVOtiOns. To encourage you in Christ even as you are coming and going this summer, a daily devotional will be emailed to interested members. The Evotions will include a very brief scripture reading and a short devotion. These will be sent to all email addresses, but will include an not right now button that can be clicked. For more details contact Mark Durrett at mdurrett@eastminsterpres.org. BradleY LUnch BUddies. Our first group of Bradley Lunch Buddies is graduating from Elementary School! Thank you to those of you that have walked with your students since they were in third grade. This has been such a positive ministry of presence that we are recruiting a new crop of Eastminster members to be Buddies. If you would be open to considering sharing a lunch hour once every two weeks during the school year, please contact Eastminster member John McArthur (jmcarthur@hsblawfirm.com) or staff person, Doretha Evans (devans@eastminsterpres.org). See you Sunday, Brad

VisiONs
your old men will dream

DREAMs
ACTS 2:17

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

STAFF

10:00 a.m. Sanctuary & Jubilee Worship Dr. James I. St. John The LOrds PraYer Series #1 Dare to Pray! Psalm 105:1-4; Matthew 6:1-2, 5-6

SUnDaY, maY 26 TRInItY SUnDaY

DAILY CALENDAR
SUNDAY, maY 26
8:45 Nursery 9:00 Choir Rehearsal Jubilee Band Practice Combined Adult Sunday School Combined Middle & High S/S First Steps Class 10:00 Jubilee Worship Worship & Childrens Church Barrett Gaskins Hill Baptism

Welcome Our Newest Members

AlIsa MalaI AUtteRsOn joins by letter of transfer from Spring Hill Presbyterian Church in Mobile, AL. She lives on Hagood St., 29205 and is an interior designer with Evon Kirkland Interiors. After attending Eastminster for some time, she feels led to become a member. She recently participated in a 20/20 group and enjoyed meeting and getting to know other members. She is looking forward to growing her faith and becoming more involved in the programs.

MOnDaY, maY 27

Church Closed for Memorial Day Holiday 9:00 Drop-In Nursery Count Team 9:30 Staff Meeting Adult Painting Class 10:00 Senior Fitness 10:30 Bible Moderator 11:45 Tuesday Lunch 12:00 Savvy Seniors 4:30 Stewardship Mtg. 5:00 Tai Chi Girls Volleyball 5:30 Zumba Diaconate Mtg. 6:00 Handbell Rehearsal Joint D/S Mtg. 6:45 Session Meeting 7:00 Zumba Fitness Scottish Country Dance

TUESDAY, maY 28

CannOn & JessIca BIXleR join by transfer of letter from John Knox Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC. They live on Blossom St., 29205. Cannon is a sales representative with Stryker Endoscopy. After moving to the area last summer and visiting various churches, with each return visit to Eastminster they knew they had found their fit. They are looking forward to becoming more involved in many of the activities of the church. JIm anD JO CaRtwRIGht join by reaffirmation of faith. They live on N. Woodlake Dr., 29229. Jim is a retired military dentist and upon their retirement, they settled in Columbia to be close to their children and grandchildren. They have felt Gods presence in their lives through their many moves, travels and health issues. They look forward to worshiping at Eastminster with their family and friends. DanIel W. COnRaD joins by reaffirmation of faith. He lives on St. James St., 29205 and he is the owner of SC Wellness LLC. Dan is active in the mens prayer breakfast and the Spiritual Discoveries class. He learned of Eastminster through our web page and was greeted warmly upon arriving at the church. He feels he has become a more caring and giving person while attending here, and is looking forward to continued fellowship in a trusting and healing environment. Dan looks forward to continued growth and giving of himself to the Lords work. DavID anD SaRa EllIsOn join. Sara joins by transfer of letter from Washington Street United Methodist Church, and David joins by profession of faith. They live on Katherine Park Circle, 29206 with their son, James. David works for Walker Taylor & Company and Sara for First Citizens Bank. After visiting Eastminster, they felt welcomed each time they visited and feel this is a good fit for them and their son, James, born April 23. They are looking forward to raising their family, growing their faith, and serving the church and community. JOsh anD Rebecca GaUlt join by reaffirmation of faith. They live on Brentwood Dr, 29206. Josh is a field inspector for Home Energy Group and Rebecca is an account manager for McWaters, Inc. Recently moving to the Columbia area, they learned of Eastminster through friends and colleagues. After visiting different churches in the area, they found themselves being drawn to Eastminster, having felt welcome from the beginning. They look forward to growing in faith, meeting new people in fellowship. ElIZabeth HaRDawaY joins by letter of transfer from Central United Methodist Church of Florence. She lives on Butler St., 29205 and recently moved to Columbia seeking employment. She enoys knitting, crossword puzzles, reading and walking her dog. Elizabeth was invited to church by her neighbors and has felt very welcomed by everyone she has met. She is active in the prayer shawl ministry, soup cellar, and Crossroads. WaDDY anD AmY ThOmPsOn join. Waddy by profession of faith and Amy by transfer of letter from Shandon United Methodist Church. They live on Laurens St., 29201 with their daughter, Ellie. Waddy is a manager for Arsenal Hill Technologies and Amy with the U.S. Dept. of Commerce/Commercial Service, as an International Trade Specialist. They felt very welcomed visiting Eastminster, and their daughter looked forward to attending each Sunday. They look forward to strengthening their relationship with God, family and the church.

WEDNESDAY, maY 29
9:00 9:30 6:00 6:15

Fifty Plus Exercise Class Drop In Nursery Prayer Shawl Ministry EDS Chapel AED Training Rehearsals for Scotland Crossroads Career

THURSDAY, maY 30

9:00 Drop-In Nursery 10:00 Senior Fitness EDS Luncheon 5:00 Yoga Girls Volley Ball 5:30 Zumba 7:00 Zumba Fitness 7:30 Jubilee Band Practice

FRIDAY, maY 31

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

SATURDAY, JUne 1

8:30 First Steps Class 10:00 Scotland Rehearsal 6:00 Scotland Rehearsal

ChURch & CLC MemORIal DaY ClOsInG Eastminster offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the observance of Memorial Day. The Christian Life Center (CLC) will be closed from Saturday, May 25 - Monday, May 27. The church and CLC will re-open on Tuesday, May 28 at their normal operating times. If you have a crisis which one of the ministers needs to know about, phone 256-1654 and then when prompted leave a message.

Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future. MeReDIth WIllIams joins by transfer of letter from Westminster Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg, SC. She lives on Marthas Glen Road, 29209 with her husband, Jamie, and works at Cottage and Vine. She has felt a strong sense of community at Eastminster. She looks forward to meeting new people, getting involved, sharing fellowship opportunities and worshiping with family and friends.

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 Walker Pearce, Boots Fuller, Remer Waguestack, Dr. Mary Tobin, those serving in our military, Stephen Ministers & their care receivers and all those in need of Gods special care. Hospitalized this week Molly Wood, Joan Boyer Births Congratulations and love to:

Everyone is invited to a picnic on the grounds on Sunday, June 23, following the worship service. This is a casual dress Sunday, come prepared to picnic! We are asking everyone attending to bring a covered dish, large enough for your family and enough to share. Fried and broiled chicken and drinks are being provided by the church. Please let Mary, (256-1654 or mbaldauf@eastminsterpres.org) know you are planning to attend. The Family Shelter has a critical need for size 3 & 4 diapers. Between now and May 30, bring diapers to boxes in Thompson Hall, the CLC and the churchs main reception area. The mission of the Family Shelter is to provide emergency shelter, food, resources, and hope to homeless families with children in the Midlands area. Past, Present and Future of SC State Hospital Property will be the program topic for the Tuesday, May 28, meeting of Savvy Seniors. Speaker will be Dr. Woodrow (Woody) Harris, former director of the SC State Hospital at the SC Department of Mental Health. He will give a broad overview of the Bull Street propertys fabled history and comment on plans for its future use -- a topic very much in todays news. Dr. Harris worked at the State Hospital campus for more than 20 years, taking on roles of archivist and unofficial historian of the SC Department of Mental Health. Lunch will be served at noon in Thompson Hall. For reservations, call Mary Baldauf at 256-1654. HAVE YOU SIGNED UP????? Calling all rising 4K - 6 graders! Join us June 17June 20 from 9:00 a.m. - noon to retrace the journey of the Apostle Paul through Asia Minor and Europe. You can register with a paper registration or on our website www.eastminsterpres.org, bUt Please nOte that we neeD YOUR ReGIstRatIOn PaYment bY the mORnInG Of JUne 6 tO fInalIZe YOUR ReGIstRatIOn. For $17.00 your child is registered and will receive a T-Shirt. RegistratiOn deadline iS JUne 5!!! After this date, you are not guaranteed a T-shirt or a slot in VBS.

Church Picnic - June 23

Mandy & Will Brawley, on the birth of their twin daughters, Stella McClure & Elizabeth Louise Brawley, May 10, 2013.
Deaths Congregational love and sympathy are extended to:

Diaper Drive benefits the Family Shelter

Laura Cowan, on the death of her father, Eddie Williams II, May 16, 2013. Eddie Williams III, on the death of his father, Eddie Williams II, May 16, 2013. Grandchildren, Elizabeth & Sara Williams, Rebecca Herrin.
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.

State Hospital Property Is Savvy Senior Topic

2013 Advent Retreat Go Tell It on the Mountain DR. BOb FULLER AND THE StORy BEHiND tHE StORy
along with Eastminsters own Appalachian Band featuring

Vacation Bible School June 17 - 20, 2013!!

Mark your calendars now December 6-8

Black Mountain, NC

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... Did you know that Eastminster gave over $600,000 to ministries beyond the church in 2012, including $5,040 to Columbias Free Medical Clinic. When you support Gods work through Eastminter, you are supporting our Lords work in the community as well.

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Update for May 26, 2013

SUMMER WORsHIP SCHEDULE BEGINs

ServinG on SUndaY May 26

OFFICERS PRAYER: Elder Paul Eaddy DEACONS: Scott Verzyl, Robbie Foster Elder Laura Long (Jubilee) Deacon Lisa Dunbar (Jubilee) UsheRs: Eddie Laney & Joey Copley GREETERS: (10:00) Bill & Blair McDow Carol & Joe Anderson Don & Betty Barton Tracy Stursberg Steward & Maria Harvin INFANT ROOM - CLC 119 (10:00) Joni & Drew Richardson TODDLER ROOM - CLC 117 (10:00) James & Julie Moss 2-K ROOM - CLC 115 (10:00) Bernie & Susan Kuhn CHILDRENS CHURCH 103 - 3K (10:00) Chad & Laura Voyles CHILDRENS CHURCH 105 - 4K (10:00) Shelley & Scott Dempsey CHILDRENS CHURCH 107 - 5K (10:00) Steven & Sazy Johnson

Sanctuary & Jubilee Worship

9:00 A.M. - SUNDAY SCHOOL
(8:45 A. M. Gathering Fellowship)
Eastminsters pastors will rotate teaching a combined Summer Sunday School Class from 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. in the Adult Reception Hall from May 26 - August 11. It will be a Theology 101 class using the book Faith Seeking Understanding: An Introduction to Christian Theology by Daniel L. Migliore as the basis for the lessons.

MAY 26 - AUGUsT 11 10:00 A.M.

Summer Sunday School - Begins May 26

Faith Seeking Understanding: An Introduction to Christian Theology

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. in Adult Reception Hall

MaY 26 The Task of Theology JUne 2 The Meaning of Revelation JUne 9 The Authority of Scripture JUne 16 The Triune God JUne 23 The Good Creation JUne 30 Gods Providence & the Mystery of Evil JUlY 7 Humanity in the Image of God JUlY 14 The Person & Work of Jesus Christ JUlY 21 The Holy Spirit & the Christian Life JUlY 28 The Body of Christ: the Church AUGUst 4 Sacraments & Ministry AUGUst 11 Christian Hope Dr. Mark Durrett Dr. Mark Durrett Rev. Lynn Grandsire Dr. Mark Durrett Rev. Lynn Grandsire Dr. Mark Durrett Rev. Lynn Grandsire Rev. Jeff Smith Dr. Brad Smith Dr. Mark Durrett Dr. Mark Durrett Dr. Mark Durrett