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Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

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

Volume 38 Number 37

November 2, 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

Sermon
Sunday, november 2
9:00 & 11:15 a.m. - Sanctuary
11:15 a.m. - Jubilee
Dr. James I. St. John
ALL SAINTS DAY
Remember ...
1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

The fullness and richness of worship yesterday will long linger in my

mind. From seeing the sanctuary full at 11:15 a.m., to hearing the rich
sounds of Lift High the Cross, to sensing the commitment as we united
our voices in rededicating our sanctuary and ourselves to our God, the day
overflowed with the Holy Spirits presence.
I shared during the sermon that Im not very good celebrating, but seeing
you all, the Body of Christ at Eastminster, pulling together as one to update
and upgrade the facilities that have been entrusted to us for the 21st century, even as we are
also moving forward in the ministry and mission of Jesus Christ, brings a smile to my face
and deep joy to my soul.
Energized by the new beginning that is ours by Gods grace, please contribute financially
to enable Christs work through Eastminster both now and in 2015. Im pleased to share
that 100% of our elected Deacons and Elders have already pledged for 2015, and so too have
300 additional family units. Our capacity to reach beyond ourselves as the Body of Christ is
directly influenced by each and every gift that is invested for Kingdom work. For the Body of
Christ to be what it can be, all of us must step up.
As I did Sunday so let me do here: encouraging and challenging each of you to also commit
to all, or at least several, of the following over the next three months by
____ Sharing Godly Gossip, telling others of Gods good work in, and through, Eastminster.
____ Asking at least one person to join me/us for worship or some other Eastminster
opportunity.
____ Participating in worship more regularly and more joyfully.
____ Being more intentional about communing with God through prayer & Scripture.
____ Serving beyond myself in a way that fits my abilities.
There is no greater joy for a pastor, or at least for this pastor, than to see men, women and
youth responding to the Spirits stirring by stepping forward to joyfully follow Jesus Christ.
See you Sunday,
Brad

General Fund Revenue vs. Expense as of September 30, 2014

General Fund Revenue *
$1,987,009.02
General Fund Expense **
2,046,376.78
Total Surplus/(Deficit)
$ (59,367.76)

* 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, November 2
8:00
9:00
10:00



10:05
11:15

12:15
1:00
3:00
5:00




6:00

Celebration Choir Rehearsal

Worship & Childrens Church
Jubilee Band Practice
Sunday School
Eastminster First Step
Generation Change
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Jubilee Worship
Worship & Childrens Church
Home Communion
Basketball Practice
Cub Scouts
Sunday@5 Classes
Sr. High & Middle School Youth
Cub Scouts
Circle #6
Jesus Rocks
Youth Meal

Monday, November 3

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.
3:00 Basketball Practice
3:10 Staff Mtg.
4:00 CHAMPS Tutoring
5:30 Yoga
Fellowship
6:00 Adult choir Rehearsal

Mens Basketball League Games
6:30 BSF Fellowship

TUESDAY, November 4

7:15 Jr. High Prayer Breakfast

9:00 Drop-In Nursery
10:00 Senior Fitness

EPW Bible Study

P.E.P. Planning Team
11:15 EPW Coordinating Team Mtg.
11:45 Tuesday Lunch
12:00 NED Meeting
12:30 Visitation
1:00 Footcare Ministry
3:00 Exercising for Arthritis

Basketball Practice
5:00 Tai Chi
5:30 Zumba Fitness
6:00 Handbell Rehearsal
MSB
6:30 Troop Committee Mtg.
7:00 Girls Sr. High Small Group

Guys Sr. High Small Group

Scottish Country Dancing

Zumba Fitness

EDS Homeroom Mtg.

2014 Advent Retreat December 5 - 7 - Blue Ridge Assembly

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! Well discover some fresh ways to dare to
share the love of Christ with many around us: with family members,
with co-workers, and with our friends from down the street. If this
piques 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.

Circle of Giving - Saturday, December 13

Eastminster hosts the Cooperative Ministrys Christmas Program each year where the children shop, wrap gifts, sing songs, have refreshments and make gifts for their special teacher,
immediate families and a friend. This event is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, from
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Thompson Hall. We need volunteers (teens & adults) to help set up
on December 12, from 4:00 p.m. until, and volunteers to help the children shop, wrap gifts
and do small crafts. Two shifts are available on December 13: 8:45 until 11:00 a.m. and 11:00
a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please contact Laura Irick at lmirick85@gmail.com if you would like to
help.
Cannot be there? We also need donations of gift bags (all sizes), tissue paper, large shopping bags, and unwrapped new gifts in the $10 range. Please email Laura for gift suggestions!
Gifts should be delivered to the Circle of Giving boxes in the CLC lobby or the CE building
lobby no later than Friday, December 12th.
Over 100 children select more than 300 gifts each year. All gifts are donated by members
of Eastminster!

Ringing for Jesus!

The handbell choir is in need of a handbell ringer to join us. If you can
read music, then we can teach you how to ring a bell. We rehearse on
Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., play on various Sundays and at other
events. Not sure if its for you? Come to a rehearsal and give it a try with
no pressure. Call Jim Masek at 803-556-9166 or email at jim.masek@
yahoo.com.

WEDNESDAY, November 5

8:00 EDS Staff Mtg.

9:00 Drop-In Nursery

Fifty Plus Exercise Class

Staff Benefits
9:25 EDS Chapel
9:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry
11:00 Journeys to Heaven
3:30 CHAMPS Tutors

Basketball Practice
5:15 WE@EPC Dinner

Angel Choir

Junior Choir
5:45 Child Care
6:15 WE@EPC Classes

Resurrection Hope Grief Group
Officer Training
7:15 Chancel Choir

THURSDAY, November 6
9:00 Drop-In Nursery
10:00 Senior Fitness
3:00 Exercising for Arthritis

Basketball Practice
5:00 Yoga
7:00 Zumba Fitness
7:30 Jubilee Band Practice

FRIDAY, November 7
9:00
9:15
11:00
2:00

Fifty Plus Exercise Class

Praying Moms Bible Study
Support Staff Mtg.
Flora Football Team

SATURDAY, November 8
6:30

BSF Leaders Mtg.

EPC Paint Team

Did you know Eastminster had a paint team? Have you noticed the hall
between the day school and the administration building, or how nice the
stair railings in some areas are looking? The team has been painting their way
through different areas of the building and making it look great. The team
consists of Tom Griffin, Lewis Fowler, Ken Carey, Jim Evatt, Leigh Pound,
Parks Small and leader, Bill Coggins. If you like to paint and want to help

The Body at Work

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

Eastminster currently provides $2,000 annually to Medical Missionss Inc. Over the years, we have helped build medical clinics and churches in Peru and Costa Rica and a 100-bed hospital in Mwandi, Zambia.

Womens Shelter Souper

You are cordially invited to the 33rd Annual Thanksgiving Souper, Thursday,
November 20, 5:30 7:30 p.m. in Thompson Hall. Tickets are $2 for adults and $1
for children, and may be obtained at the Womens Shelter or at the door. Come
enjoy the fellowship and a simple meal of a bowl of Chick-Fil-A soup and crackers!

Family Promise
Coming to Eastminster
Family Promise is an exciting new ministry that
will serve homeless families. Eastminster is joining 13 area churches to host these families four
times a year, one week at a time. 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 and look for more information
to come soon!

Saint Lawrence Place Christmas Shop and Dinner

Put this on your calendar for December 8. The shop will be open for the residents from 3:30 to 6 p.m. that afternoon, and the dinner is in Thompson Hall that
evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Susan Owen is the coordinator. Email Susan
(susanowen@sc.rr.com) if you would like to help.

Operation Christmas Child

Shoe Boxes are available for pick-up on November
2. This is a great project for everyone to get involved in.
National pick up week for completed boxes is November
17-24. Its never too early to start collecting items for children in need all over the world! This year the J.O.Y. Sunday
school class is sponsoring the collection. If you have any
questions, please contact Harper James at 803-238-2502 or
harperajames@yahoo.com.

You are Invited to help the youth sing!

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
Trudy Bates, Jim Timmons, Jim Dillard,
Pat Pollard
Deaths
Congregational love and sympathy
are extended to:
Croskeys & Carolyn Royall, on the death
of his grandmother, Gladys Williams,
October 24, 2014. Great grandchildren,
Audrey & Isabelle Royall.
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.

Nov. 1

The Eastminster Choir is taking the day off on November 23rd and has invited the Senior High Youth to sing at
the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services. We have accepted and
are hoping that all youth will participate! Singing is one way for us to serve our
church this year. No specific talent is neededjust a smile! We practice Sunday
after youth group. Parents, lets encourage all kids to serve the church.

A Concert of Praise and Thanksgiving

On Sunday, November 23, musicians from Eastminster
and Shandon Presbyterian Churches will present a concert
in the Eastminster Sanctuary at 3:00 p.m. Keep watching for
additional details.

PEACE Service November 9

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.

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

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,
November 12, to be shared in our next newsletter on November 23, 2014.

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3200 Trenholm Road
Columbia, South Carolina 29204

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Update for November 2, 2014

Christmas Tree Fundraiser

The youth will be selling Fraser Fir Christmas trees and wreaths
again this year. The sale of all trees and wreaths will help offset
the cost of youth mission trips in 2015. Sales have begun and
will run through November 23, with pick-up from December 2-4
from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. in the upper parking lot. You will be able to
purchase trees from a youth on Sundays. Look for the tables in the breezeway or
pick-up an order form and return it with your check to the church. Costs range
from $35.00 for 4-5 ft. trees to $118.00 for 9-10 ft. trees. You may order on-line
at www.eastminsterpres.org and look under Quick Links! Please make your
checks payable to Eastminster Presbyterian Church and include on the memo
line Youth Christmas Tree Fundraiser. (Mail your check to Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29204 attn: Youth Office, or
drop by the church.)

Eastminster Book Club

The EPC Book Club is kicking off a new season and format. Well be meeting
November 3rd at 7 p.m. at the home of Elizabeth Crouch, 2608 Stratford Road.
The November book is The Mountain Between Us by Charles Martin, a pageturning story of love and survival, set in the wilderness of northeastern Utah-one of the largest stretches of harsh and remote land in the United States. New
readers are welcome!

Christmas Memorials and Honoraria

The Flower Guild is accepting memorials and honoraria to cover the cost
of decorating the sanctuary and other areas of the church with live wreaths,
greenery and poinsettias for Christmas. Please enclose the wording you would
like to have printed in the Christmas bulletins with a check for $20.00 made out
to Eastminster Flower Guild for each listing. Checks and enclosed information
should be mailed to the church or placed in the Flower Guild box in the workroom. The deadline is Friday, December 5. Go ahead, send in your check today!

For our loved ones . . .

In memory of Peggy Seigler, given by Anne S. Dickerson, Karl & Helen

Klinar.

Serving on Sunday
november 2
OFFICERS PRAYER:
Deacon Alec Chaplin
DEACONS: Hagood Tighe, Scott Verzyl
Elder John Derham (Jubilee)
Deacon Steve Draffin (Jubilee)
Ushers: Bill Coggins & Randy Liggitt
GREETERS:
(9:00) John & Agnes Asman
Harvey & Martha Studstill
Justin & Laura Self
Peter & Jane Brissette
(11:15) Pat Fuller
Jane Kerr Williams
Don & Darla Helms
Johnny & Karen Hudgens
INFANT ROOM - CLC 115
(9:00) Julie & Barrett Burley
(11:15) Lindsay & Trippett Boineau
TODDLER ROOM - CLC 117
(9:00) Jay & SarahAnn Driffin
(11:15) Joni & Drew Richardson
2-K ROOM - CLC 119
(9:00) Joan & Brian Boyer
(11:15) Alicia & Bruce Harper
CHILDRENS CHURCH 102 - 3K
(9:00) Scott & Emily Garrett
(11:15) Ryan & Melissa Gentry
CHILDRENS CHURCH 104 - 4K
(9:00) Will & Ashley Yarbrough
(11:15) Aaron & Katie Barthel
CHILDRENS CHURCH 106 - 5K
(9:00) OHara & Ashley Howard
(11:15) Mary Frances & Jerry Jowers