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Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

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

Volume 38 Number 32

September 28, 2014

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. Lucy Corley and
Mrs. Anita Poole
EDS Co-Directors
Mr. William L. Collins, Jr.
Business Manager
Ms. Julie McDaniel
Member Involvement Coordinator
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

Sunday, September 28
9:00 & 11:15 a.m. - Gym
11:15 a.m. - Jubilee
Dr. Bradley D. Smith

Have you noticed? Despite the fact that the scope of work, and thus
the costs, associated with updating and upgrading our sanctuary increased, youve not heard pleading or experienced prodding for more
money. Its not that I dont want you to give for Gods work. There is
no better investment than to generously give toward Kingdom efforts, especially
through the Body of Christ. I want all of us to grow in giving, and my prayer is
that each of us will give as we have been prospered by God.
Thanks to the generosity of a few, the additional needs related to the renovation are in good shape. The beauty of this is that it frees the rest of us to focus our
giving for ministry and mission through Eastminsters annual operations. As we
begin looking toward 2015, please begin thinking and praying now about increasing your pledge or, for those who do not currently give, joining in supporting
Gods work through Eastminster.
With our renovations coming to completion, take a moment to reflect on where
you are in your life and in your relationship with God. On Sunday, October 26, we
will rededicate our sanctuary to God. That same day, you will be invited to rededicate yourself to our Lord, as well. I encourage you to begin preparing your heart
and mind even now.
In joy,
Brad
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having
all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8

General Fund Revenue vs. Expense as of August 31, 2014

General Fund Revenue *
$1,808,066.91
General Fund Expense **
1,795,353.89
Total Surplus/(Deficit)
$ 12,713.02

* General fund revenue includes all giving (such as pledge and non-pledge offering) and
administrative revenue (such as income from the kitchen and drop-in nursery).

** General fund expenses include all expenditures from ministries, missions, programs,
and operations.

Daily CALENDAR
SUNDAY, September 28

8:00 Celebration Choir Rehearsal

9:00 Worship & Childrens Church
10:00 Jubilee Band Practice

Sunday School

Eastminster First Step
10:15 Chancel Choir Rehearsal
11:15 Jubilee Worship

Worship & Childrens Church

Caroline Elizabeth Sampson Bapt.
3:00 Cub Scouts Mtgs.
5:00 Sunday@5 Classes

Sr. High & Middle School Youth
Webelos
6:00 Youth Meal

Monday, SEPTEMBER 29

7:00 Mens Prayer Breakfast

9:00 Count Team

Fifty Plus Exercise Class
10:00 Senior Fitness
1:30 Pastors Mtg.
2:30 Program Staff Mtg.
3:10 Staff Mtg.
5:30 Yoga
6:30 BSF Fellowship
7:00 Troop 10

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
8:30
9:00
10:00
11:45
1:00
3:00
4:00
5:00
5:30
6:00
7:00

OCA Mtg.
Drop-In Nursery
Senior Fitness
Tuesday Lunch
Footcare Ministry
Exercising for Arthritis
Visual Identity Group Mtg.
Tai Chi
Zumba Fitness
Handbell Rehearsal
Girls Sr. High Small Group
Guys Sr. High Small Group
Scottish Country Dancing
Zumba Fitness

9:00

9:25
9:30
11:00
12:00
5:15


5:45
6:15

7:15

Drop-In Nursery
Fifty Plus Exercise Class
EDS Chapel
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Bible on Heaven & Hell
Commissioners Mtg.
WE@EPC Dinner
Angel Choir
Junior Choir
Child Care
WE@EPC Classes
Resurrection Hope Grief Group
Chancel Choir

WEDNESDAY, October 1

THURSDAY, October 2

9:00 Drop-In Nursery

EDS Study Group
10:00 Senior Fitness
3:00 Exercising for Arthritis
5:00 Yoga
7:00 Zumba Fitness
7:30 Jubilee Band Practice

FRIDAY, October 3

9:00 Fifty Plus Exercise Class

Praying Moms Bible Study
11:00 Support Staff Mtg.

SATURDAY, October 4
6:30

BSF Leaders Mtg.

2014 Advent Retreat - Shout it from the Mountain Top! . . .

December 5 - 7 - Blue Ridge Assembly, Black Mountain, NC

What a glorious time: that period we call Advent and Christmas, those seasons that mean
so much to all of us Eastminsterites. The lightsthe musicthe joy of givingthe Story. All
of it comes together and warms our hearts and souls year after year.
We invite you to join us this year at Eastminsters annual Advent Retreat as we wrestle
with the whys and hows of Shouting It from the Mountain Top! Some fresh
ways to dare to share the love of Christ with many around us: with family members, with
those co-workers, with our friends from down the street. If this peaks your interest, pick-up
a brochure at church, download a brochure from the E-News or check us out online. You
may register with Mary at 256-1654 or mbaldauf@eastminsterpres.org.

Tutor needed for a CHAMPS Student

CHAMPS has a 6th-grade student who needs assistance with math. She can meet on
Wednesday from 4:00 5:00 p.m. If this day and time will fit your schedule and you would
like to assist, please contact Doretha Evans (devans@eastminsterpres.org) or call 256-1654
ext. 141.

Praying Moms Bible Study kicks off this month!

Led by Caroline Bennett every Friday morning, 9:30-10:30 a.m., this Bible study group is
designed especially for moms with young children. This season we will be focusing on the
Book of Ruth. We have four spots still available! To secure your spot or find out more information, contact Caroline Bennett at 238-6052 or caroline.bennett@att.net. Praying Moms
Bible Study meets in Room 353, of the Education Building.

For our loved ones . . .

In memory of Toby Cassles, given by Russell & Gail Jeter.

In memory of Rhett Wolfe, given by Russell & Gail Jeter, Jimmy & Meekin Herlong.
In memory of Jack Airheart, given by Russell & Gail Jeter.
In memory of Ann Hall McWilliams, given by Dennis Daye.
In honor of Dr. Brad Smith, given by Anne & Sims Propst.
In honor of Dr. Mark Durrett, given by Anne & Sims Propst.

Eastminster Youth Basketball

It is time to sign-up for the new basketball season. Boys and girls, 1st grade through high
school, are invited to register. Registrations will end on October 1. You may register online at
www.eastminsterpres.org/ministries/CLC/forms. If you have questions, please contact Bill
Ketchin at 256-1654 or bketchin@eastminsterpres.org.

Donate to Eastminsters Medical Equipment Closet?

Do you have any medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, or shower chairs) that
you no longer need? If so, please consider donating them to the medical closet at EPC! We
lend medical equipment to church members who are in need of these items. Also, if you
have borrowed something and no longer need it, we would love for you to return it. You
may donate or return items to Maria Harvin, Mary Baldauf, or Lynn Grandsire at the church
office. We will be happy to provide a tax receipt for your donation.

The Body at Work

Your time, talent, and treasure at work in Gods Kingdom

Eastminster gives $3,000 per year to South Sudan Ministries. Our

current gift goes toward clean water projects in Sudan, and past gifts

have gone toward building schools, publishing the Bible in the native
language, and supporting a medical doctor.

First Grade Sacrament Training Begins October 5

First Grade sacrament training is a two-Sunday special track for first graders to
learn about communion and baptism. Games, self-directed stations and Power
Point presentations convey an age-appropriate, Reformed understanding of what
the sacraments mean. This will be held during the Sunday School hour, 10:00 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 5 and 12. No advance registration is required. Join
us in the CE building room 251.

Peanut Butter Sunday, September 28

As many of you have heard, Harvest Hopes requests for assistance numbers
continue to rise. Please continue your support of the peanut butter program at
Eastminster and bring your jar(s) to church with you.

Moms, Looking for Morning Childcare?

Each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.,
Eastminsters Drop-In Nursery is open for infants 6 weeks through 4 years of age.
If you have questions, please call Francine Barry, Drop-In Director, at 256-1654
ext. 161.

Diaper Drive for Family Shelter

The Family Shelter has a critical need for diapers sizes 3, 4 and
5, AND wipes. Between now and October 19, 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.

Caring for All Seasons, October 9!

An evening to benefit the Columbia Counseling Center. There will be a dinner and silent auction at 6:30 p.m.
in the Shandon Presbyterian Church Activities Center,
605 Woodrow St. If you would like to host a table for
8 ($200.00) or purchase a ticket ($25.00), please call the
Counseling Center 803-256-1033 or columbiapastoral@
bellsouth.net.

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
Remer Waguespack, Bill McInnis, Dave
Steven, and those serving in our military,
Stephen Ministers and their care receivers,
and all those in need of Gods special care.
Hospitals
Bill Theus
Births
Congratulations and love to:
Betty & Mike Meadows, on the birth of
their granddaughter, Mary Margaret
Reynolds, September 16, 2014. Parents,
Natalie & Brian Reynolds.
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.

Pick up your Publix Partners Card to Earn Money for EDS!

Did you know that you can help provide funding for the Eastminster Day
School by shopping at Publix? Pick up your Publix Partners card from the welcome
desk by the temporary sanctuary, or from the church receptionist. Add it to your
key ring and ask your cashier to swipe it when you shop at Publix! Make sure the
whole family has a card! During the 2013-2014 school year, EDS families helped us
receive a $967.24 donation from Publix to put back into the school! We would love
to increase that amount this year by getting the whole church involved. Thank you
for your support!

Eastminster Day Schools Fall Fundraiser Is Here!

The children at Eastminster Day School are selling products from Charleston
Wrap for the annual fall fundraiser and would love the support of EPC church
members! These items make great Christmas and birthday gifts! The children
have catalogs that you can view to place your order or you can order online. Visit
www.charlestonwrap.com/shop-now.php and enter school code 8471 in the gray
box. The deadline to order is Oct. 7, and all proceeds will directly benefit EDS.
Thank you for your support!

Deadline for UPDATE

Dont miss out! Send your information to share with the congregation to
tcarter@eastminsterpres.org.
Please have your information in by
Wednesday, October 8, to be shared
in our next newsletter on October
19, 2014.

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Update for September 28, 2014

Eastminster Presbyterian Womens Bible Studies

Evening Bible Study

The Book of Ruth: A Journey of Salvation and Faith, led by Lynn Grandsire.
This class has begun, but its not too late to attend! The last class will be November 2nd, and there will be a week break on October 12th for the PEACE Service.
Sign up with Mary Baldauf at mbaldauf@eastminsterpres.org or 256-1654. Class
meets in room E-350 of the Education Building.

Daytime Bible Study

EPW Daytime Study is the The Best Yes, by Lysa
Terkeurst. This six-week DVD series will be facilitated
by Hannah Stiles, and will help us to make wise decisions.
This study considers our two most important words, yes
and no. It is for those of us who feel overwhelmed with
all that we are doing, and desire to serve God where He
wants us to serve Him. Do these phrases, Im drowning in the regrets of too many commitments, and I
dread saying yes but feel powerless to say no, and I hope
theres more to life than my to-do list, and Im a little
overwhelmed and a lot worn out! sound like your life? If so, this Bible study is
for you. It will be Tuesdays at 10 a.m. beginning on October 7 and will run for
six weeks, ending on Tuesday, November 11. Sign up on the web or with Mary
Baldauf at mbaldauf@eastminsterpres.org or 256-1654. Class meets in room
E-351.

2014 Officers Retreat

Serving on Sunday
september 28
OFFICERS PRAYER:
Deacon Charlie Irick
DEACONS: Patrick Turner & Field Wardlaw
Elder Tata Barr (Jubilee)
Deacon Alec Chaplin (Jubilee)
Ushers: Eddie Laney & Bill Pruett
GREETERS:
(9:00) Marilyn Hupp
Ford & Martha Mason
Robert & Susi McWilliams
Andrew Jones
(11:15) John & Jill Skeppstrom
Tyler & Lesley Stone
Craig & Judy Stoneburner
Mark & Frances Stuckey
Tracy Stursberg
Robert & Anne Sumwalt
INFANT ROOM - CLC 115
(9:00) Staff
(11:15) Alec & Rachel Chaplin
TODDLER ROOM - CLC 117
(9:00) Staff
(11:15) Ed & Anne Hutchison
2-K ROOM - CLC 119
(9:00) Jessica & Greg Sharp
(11:15) Anne Macon Flynn & Dwight Smith
CHILDRENS CHURCH 102 - 3K
(9:00) King & Ashley Weston
(11:15) Josh & Nicki Wilson
CHILDRENS CHURCH 104 - 4K
(9:00) Elisa Lumpkin
(11:15) Bernie & Susan Kuhn
CHILDRENS CHURCH 106 - 5K
(9:00) Ronnie & Theresa Dennis
(11:15) Stephen & Townes Denemark