Exodus For Followers Of Jesus

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

STAFF

Eastminster Update
803-256-1654 / www.eastminsterpres.org
Volume 37 Number 27 September 8, 2013

Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

Dear Eastminster Family, (The following was sent in Fridays E-news but I think it bears repeating here in the Update. If you dont currently receive the E-news and would like to, please contact Thelma at tcarter@eastminsterpres.org and ask to be added to the list.) Perhaps you, like me, have read of the conflict in our city regarding treatment of people that are homeless. As I understand our Lords will as revealed in Scripture, it is wrong for any person, including people who are homeless, to harass or intimidate other people. Similarly, removing and relocating people who are treating others respectfully, just because they happen to be homeless, is equally wrong and antithetical to whom we are called to be as followers of Jesus Christ. Yes, we want our city center to be a welcoming and safe environment. We are also called by God to live in community, being particularly mindful of people that are most vulnerable. Im grateful that Eastminster is positively engaged in reaching out to hurting people by serving lunch at the Washington Street UMC Soup Cellar, washing the feet of people who are homeless on Tuesdays, and by helping those who are working to change their lives through the recovery and rebuilding programs offered at Transitions. Thank you to those of you who, by serving, are bearing witness to the way of Christ. Even as we seek to be supportive of people that are homeless, is it reasonable to expect respectful and appropriate behavior? Yes. Even as our city leaders seek to build commerce, is it reasonable to be respectful of all people? Yes. Please join me in praying that our community comes together to live and act in ways that honor the very God who gives us life. In joy, Brad

P. S. Join us Sunday as we wade into From

Wilderness t o Wonder.

Welcome Back to . . .
September 8 at 5:00 p.m. (New participants welcome!) Please e-mail croyall@eastminsterpres.org to register your children

Sunday@5

9:00 & 11:15 a.m. - Sanctuary 11:15 a.m. Jubilee Dr. Bradley D. Smith From Wilderness to Wonder Exodus 2:23-3:5

Sunday, september 8

September 11 Dinner at 5:15 p.m. (with First Responders) (Please sign up on line for meal) Classes @ 6:15 p.m.

WE@EPC

Daily CALENDAR
SUNDAY, September 8
8:00 Celebration Choir Rehearsal 9:00 Worship & Childrens Church 10:00 Jubilee Band Practice Sunday School First Step Class Childrens Parent Mtg. 10:05 Chancel Choir Rehearsal 11:15 Worship & Childrens Church Jubilee Worship 2:00 Cub Scouts Mtg. 3:00 Cub Scout Mtg. 3:00 Court of Honor 5:00 Sundays@5 Elementary Program Jr. Highs Sr. Highs Childcare PEACE Service 6:20 Closing Worship

Beginning September 8, a new Sunday school class will begin meeting in room E-356. If you do not currently attend a Sunday school class, you may want to visit this one. This is a group of mixed ages, both single and married, that welcomes everyone. It is especially attractive to new members and newcomers to Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Class topics will be based on the students interests, and will include Dallas Willards Divine Conspiracy, which is a DVD /discussion study based on the Sermon on the Mount; biblical studies; current event topics; studies in Advent and Lent; and prayer concerns. Social and recreational activities (class parties and community service/mission projects) will also be a component of this class. If you are interested and want to know more, please contact Jeff Burden, jeffburden11@gmail.com, Ph. 783-7525, or Peter Zornow, zornowpd@juno.com, Ph. 730-7570.

New Adult Sunday School Class Forming

Monday, September 9

7:00 Mens Prayer Breakfast 9:00 Count Team Fifty Plus Exercise Class 10:00 Senior Fitness 12:00 Worship & Music Mtg. 2:00 Pastors Mtg. 2:30 Program Staff Mtg. 5:30 Yoga Cub Scouts Fellowship Comm. Stephen Ministry Leaders Mtg. Mens B/B League 6:00 Stephen Ministry Mtg. 6:30 BSF 7:00 Troop 10 Mtg.

The Day School is looking for Educators

Spanish Teacher We are looking for a Spanish instructor who can teach children, 3K-5K, Spanish basics and phrases and be able to integrate music & dance in his/her class. This position is scheduled for Monday mornings from 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, September 10
9:00 9:30 10:00 11:30 11:45 12:00 3:00 5:00 5:30 6:00 7:00

Drop-In Nursery Staff Meeting Senior Fitness EPW Fall Gathering Tuesday Lunch NED Mtg. Property Mtg. Exercising for Arthritis Tai Chi CHAMPS Steering Zumba Fitness Handbell Rehearsal Zumba Fitness Scottish Country Dance

Science Teacher Hands-on Science Instructor who can teach children, 3K-5K, exciting science experiments while educating them on the cause and effects of the experiments. This is a great job for retired teacher or college student who has a passion for science and a fun personality. The goal is for children to have FUN and enjoy the science experience. This position is scheduled for Friday mornings from 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Applicant Qualifications: -Must have experience working with children -Must have a love for children. -Must be energetic & positive Assistant Director We are seeking a dynamic individual committed to the child care profession. This position is scheduled to work 30 hours/week and will be responsible for: staff support and development, support for daily program operations, and oversight of curriculum and program planning. The successful candidate must have the ability to manage multi-tasks in a fast paced early childhood environment with a high level of professionalism. A Bachelors degree in Early Childhood or related field is preferred. Other requirements include a minimum of three years work experience in a licensed facility and experience in staff supervision. Experience with accreditation criteria and process is also preferred. Qualified applicants should email resume to: eds@eastminsterpres.org. If you are interested in applying for any of these positions or you would like more information, please contact Mele at eds@eastminsterpres.org.

WEDNESDAY, September 11

9:00 Fifty Plus Exercise Class Drop In Nursery 9:25 EDS Chapel 9:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry 11:00 Exodus Bible Study 11:30 Lunch Buddies 12:00 Communications Mtg. 3:15 Ketchum Brownie Scouts 5:15 WE@EPC Dinner 5:45 Childcare 6:15 Officer Training Crossroads Career Ministry WE@EPC Classes Mens Divorce Care Grief Group Angel/Junior Choir Rehearsal 7:15 Chancel Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, September 12
9:00 Drop-In Nursery 10:00 Senior Fitness 3:00 Exercising for Arthritis 5:00 Yoga 5:30 Zumba Fitness 7:00 Zumba Fitness 7:30 Jubilee Band Practice

For our loved ones . . .

FRIDAY, September 13

9:00 Fifty Plus Exercise Class 11:00 Support Staff Mfg. 2:00 Flora Football Team Meal

SATURDAY, September 14
7:00 BSF Leaders Mtg.

In memory of Gale Rigby Kennedy, given by Kim & John Leighton, Richard Demarest. In memory of Ross Holcombe, given by Marie Daniels. In memory of Katherine Sawyer, given by Walman Optical. In memory of Molly Lohr Wood, given by Richard Demarest. In memory of Leland Humphrey, given by Richard Demarest. In memory of Herb Waller, given by Walter & Ellen Hayden. In honor of Ellen Moore, given by Richard Demarest.

All EPC women are invited to the Presbyterian Womens Fall Gathering on Tuesday, September 10, at 11:30 a.m. in Thompson Hall. Our new officers will be installed, and Lynn Grandsire will introduce the material for the circles and the Bible Study for this year. Lunch is $6.00, and you can sign up for lunch by emailing mbaldauf@eastminsterpres.org or calling Mary at 256-1654. Childcare will be available. Transitions is a downtown Columbia housing facility that focuses on preparing, training and encouraging the homeless to become working, home owning/renting and contributing citizens of Columbia. Please join EPC members in feeding, encouraging and loving the residents of Transitions. The following is a quote from one of the residents of Transitions: I take the third Thursday afternoon off of work each month so that I can enjoy the meal that Eastminster church serves at Transitions. Next Transitions Thursday Night Meal---September 19th. Volunteers will help prepare fruit, pasta salad and bake homemade pound cakes. Volunteers will also serve and encourage the residents from 5:00 6:30 p.m. Please pray for the residents at Transitions and jump in on the fun! Contact Laura Long at laurapricelong@att.net or 530-6731. Eastminster will travel to Elizabeth, New Jersey, the week of September 29 - October 5, 2013, to help with Hurricane Sandy rebuilding. Well be working with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, and will stay at the Best Western in nearby Rahway, New Jersey. The work may include clean up or rebuilding of homes, home sites, local churches, and general home repairs and rebuilding. Cost is $180 plus helping with the gas for the round trip. Mark Rosenberg will be the trip leader, so contact him at 446-0003 or Julie at the church (jmcdaniel@eastminsterpres.org) with questions. Brad Sherrill, whom many of you have had the pleasure of seeing at his performances at Eastminster, will return on November 10 and 11. His newest production, Exodus, includes an original 2013 visual presentation from Egypt, Sinai, Jordan and Israel, created by his collaborator and multimedia designer Mark Hickman. Exodus is Sherrills fourth live theatrical offering based on biblical texts. Hold the date for this production. Savvy Seniors return . . . September 24, at 11:45 a.m. with an indoor picnic in the Adult Reception Hall. Anyone who is Savvy is invited to make a reservation with Mary Baldauf, at 256-1654 or mbaldauf@eastminsterpres. org . Come to meet Josh Evanovich, our organist, enjoy his talents and have a delicious meal!

Presbyterian Womens Fall Gathering

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, 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:

Be a Transitions Volunteer!

Friends & family, on the death of, Avis Ramsey, August 30, 2013.
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.

Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Work Trip to Elizabeth, NJ

Save the Date . . . November 10 . . . Brad Sherrill Returns!

Picnic with Josh Evanovich

Sign up for dinner on Wednesday, September 11 beginning at 5:15 p.m. and meet our invited guests, the First Responders from area police, emergency rooms and fire stations to whom you have so graciously given cookies! Deadline for UPDATE

Meet and Greet

... Eastminster donated $44,000 in 2013 to local ministries to help feed the poor through Harvest Hope, Transitions, Washington Street UMC Soup Cellar and Souper Bowl. In addition to offering this financial support, Eastminster members donate substantial amounts of their time in these ministries, including being responsible for preparing and serving dinner on the third Thursday each month at Transitions. Robbie Foster

Did you know . . .

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Update for September 8, 2013

The PEACE Service offers you a place to come away and be quiet before the Lord. It is a service where we pray for all kinds of needs and celebrate the Lords Supper together. If you desire a quiet place of worship, join us at 5:00 p.m. in the Adult Reception Hall. A nursery is available in the Drop-In nursery rooms in the CLC. We are again organizing another exciting Eastminster basketball season. So remember to include us in your familys plans for this fall. Youth Basketball Registration started on September 1st. Look for your registration form in the E-News. Teams will be available for boys and girls 2nd grade through high school, and will be formed based on the availability of coaches and gym space. All current EPC youth basketball coaches and anyone interested in coaching or helping with basketball, please contact Bill Ketchin at 256-1654 or bketchin@ eastminsterpres.org. Eastminster is seeking writers interested in sharing their skills with the church by writing short devotionals based on scripture passages from the book of Exodus. If you would like to participate, please e-mail Mark Durrett, and he will assign you a scripture passage for your devotional. Care Teams are groups of 6-8 people that work together to provide logistics support to Eastminster members in need. Examples include: transportation to appointments, running errands, making meals, or simply sitting with someone so a caregiver can get out. For more information contact Rev. Lynn Grandsire at lgrandsire@eastminsterpres.org. A training session will take place on September 28. Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day.

PEACE Service

Serving on Sunday September 8

OFFICERS PRAYER: Elder Kay Lydon DEACONS: Robbie Foster, Laura Long Elder Patrick Turner (Jubilee) Deacon Herman Snyder (Jubilee) PEACE Service Deacon Jim Hatchell, Becky Smythe Elder Jimmy Long, Kim Leighton ushers: Steve Searcy, John McCabe GREETERS: (9:00) Becky Airheart, Amy Bolin John & Agnes Asman Mary & John McCants (11:15) Andrew Jones, Sam & Liz Agee Joe & Jane Anderson Carol & Joe Anderson INFANT ROOM - CLC 115 (9:00) Courtney & Dean Givens (11:15) Mary Catherine & Rob Arthur TODDLER ROOM - CLC 117 (9:00) Liza & Stephen Sansbury (11:15) Ashby & OHara Howard 2-K ROOM - CLC 119 (9:00) Stuart & Jennie Lee (11:15) Spencer & Emily Lindsay CHILDRENS CHURCH 101 - 3K (9:00) Erin Pope (11:15) Erin Pope CHILDRENS CHURCH 103 - 4K (9:00) John & Shay Lansche (11:15) Coke & Anne Mann CHILDRENS CHURCH 106 - 5K (9:00) Drew & Taylor Babcock (11:15) Jonathan & Kelly Barbrey

Eastminster Youth Basketball 2013

EPC Youth Basketball Coaches

Devotional Writer Recruitment

Join A Care Team