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EastminstEr UpdatE
Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina
Volume 38 Number 1 January 5, 2014
803-256-1654 / www.eastminsterpres.org
STAFF
Dr. Bradley D. SmithPastor
Dr. Mark E. DurrettAssociate Pastor
Rev. Lynn A. GrandsireAssociate Pastor
Rev. Jeffrey S. SmithAssociate Pastor
Dr. James I. St. JohnParish Associate
Rev. Jonathan S. WagnerAssociate Pastor
Mr. Croskeys RoyallDirector of Children’s Ministries
Mrs. Fredna LeeDirector 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
Sunday, january 59:00 & 11:15 a.m. - Sanctuary
11:15 a.m. jubileedr. Bradley d. Smith
Jeremiah 31:7-14
From WildernessTo Wonder
Exodus For FollowersOf Jesus
Dear Eastminster Family,
The Christmas season moves right along! Yesterday I preached for Rev. Blaine Hill out at Cherokee Presbyterian (Gilbert). I preached on Matthew 2, the story of the Wise Men, pointing out that Matthew makes a contrast between two groups of people, the Wise Men and the People of Jerusalem. The People of Jerusalem are equipped with the Jewish Scriptures and they know what’s in them! Where is the Messiah
to be born? In Bethlehem, they say, quoting Micah 5:2.
The telling part of the story, though, is what happens next. How to respond to the birth of God’s Messiah? The Wise Men head to Bethlehem, the People of Jerusalem give a big yawn and stay right where they are! They can’t be bothered to change a thing. God’s Son has entered our world! So what’s next? We can yawn and stay just as we are or we can join the Wise Men and set off to see and do things differently, shaped by our encounter with God’s Word and the Son He sent to save the world!
January offers us numerous opportunities for fellowship and study, for growth and reflection around the meaning of the Messiah’s ministry in our world and in our lives. Join us!
Sundays@5 (Starting Sun., Jan.5)
• SuNDAY SCHooL TEACHERS – you can do it, you should do it (maybe you are do-ing it!), BuT where do you start? When/how do you know enough? How do you grow your calling to teach? (Mark Durrett)
• BooK CLuB – this is a reading group, we’ll read current novels, things that make for discussion; no lectures! No experts! (Tara Barr)
• WoRLD RELIGIoNS – we used to travel afar to find them; now the world’s exotic worshipers have settled right around us. How do Christians respond? understand? We’ll explore. (Jeff Burden)
WE@EPC (Wed. Supper at 5:15; Class at 6:15-7:15 p.m.; begin Jan.15)
• PASSIoN oF ouR LoRD – Bible study of our four gospel authors, their distinc-tive ways of relating the power-packed final moments of our Lord’s life, his sacrificial death, from Gethsemane to the Cross. (Mark Durrett)
• BIBLE SToRIES FoR ADuLTS AND CHILDREN – Join Croskeys and Jeff to explore the task we have as parents, adults whom God has charged to teach the Bible to our children. (Croskeys Royall, Jeff Smith)
We will have activities for Children and Youth for both time periods, please sign up at www.eastminsterpres.org!
In joy,
Mark
Daily CalENDaRSUNDAY, JANUArY 5
8:00 Celebration Choir Rehearsal9:00 Worship & Children’s Church10:00 Sunday School Class Eastminster First Step Jubilee Band Practice officer’s Make up Exam10:05 Chancel Choir Rehearsal11:15 Worship & Children’s Church Townsend McDowell Prevost Bapt. Jubilee Worship2:00 Cub Scout Mtg.3:00 Troop 10 Court of Honor4:00 Reception for Court of Honor5:00 Elementary Programming Middle School Youth Group Sr. High Youth Group Sunday@5 Childcare
MoNDAY, JANUArY 6
7:00 Men’s Prayer Breakfast9:00 Count Team Fifty Plus Exercise Class10:00 Senior Fitness2:00 Pastor’s Mtg. CHAMPS Tutoring2:30 Program Staff Mtg.3:30 Staff Mtg.5:30 Yoga Cub Scouts Fellowship Stephen Minister Supervisors Mtg.6:00 Men’s League Game6:30 BSF7:00 Troop 10 Mtg. TUESDAY, JANUArY 7
9:00 Drop In Nursery10:00 EPW Coordinating Team Savvy Seniors Senior Fitness11:15 Tuesday Lunch12:30 Visitation1:00 Footcare Ministry3:30 Youth Basketball Practice5:00 Tai Chi5:30 Zumba Fitness6:00 Handbell Rehearsal MSB Team7:00 Scottish Counry Dancing Zumba Fitness WEDNESDAY, JANUArY 8
9:00 Drop-In Nursery Fifty Plus Exercise Class9:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry10:30 Supervisors Timeclock Training11:35 Sanders Lunch Buddies3:15 Brownie Scouts3:30 Youth Basketball Practice5:00 Angel & Junior Choirs6:00 Circle #67:00 Senior High Guys D-Group7:15 Chancel Choir Rehearsal THUrSDAY, JANUArY 9
9:00 Drop-In Nursery10:00 Senior Fitness3:30 Youth Basketball Practice6:00 Evangelism Committee7:00 Zumba Fitness7:30 Jubilee Band Practice
FrIDAY, JANUArY 10
9:00 Fifty Plus Exercise Class11:00 Support Staff Mtg.6:00 officer’s Reception
SATUrDAY, JANUArY 11
7:00 BSF Leaders8:00 Federation of Women’s Clubs
Don’t Miss Out on Savvy Seniors EventsIf you haven’t yet discovered the fun of Savvy Seniors monthly luncheon meetings, Janu-
ary is a good time to begin! There’s a great lunch at noon every fourth Tuesday in Thomp-son Hall, followed by an interesting program mingled with lots of warm fellowship.
At the January 28 meeting, scrimshaw artist Peter Driscoll will give a talk on this ancient and nearly lost art of etching on ivory. using the traditional manner of whalers, he works completely by hand without the use of power tools or machinery and only on antique piano keys or other forms of recycled or fossilized ivory, not legally banned. Some of his pieces will be on display. Call Mary Baldauf at 256-1654 or email [email protected] to make a lunch reservation ($6.00). And be on the lookout for news of other programs planned for the new year.
For our loved ones . . .In memory of Judge Walter Bristow, given by J. Calhoun & Kimberly Land, Ron & Trudy
Wilson, Eunice Fowler, Jonathan Harvey.In memory of Peggy Lewis, given by Frank & Sarah Brown, M/M Lloyd Liles, Helen
Childers.In memory of Guy Lewis, given by Village Farm Road Association, Mark McGregor.In memory of Dorothy Hundley, given by Mary & William Keenan.In memory of Rhett Barker, given by Bartow & Betty Gilbert.In honor of Sharon & John Derham, given by Mrs. W.S. Shipp.In honor of Clarke & Foster Anderson, given by Carol & Joe Anderson.
Cradle RollIf you are the parent of a baby born in 2013, please note that Eastminster will celebrate Cradle
Roll Sunday, January 12, at the 9:00 a.m. service. The church has sent letters to each family with a baby born in 2013, but if you did not receive yours, please e-mail [email protected] or call Croskeys at 256-1654 to be added to the list. We currently have 31 new babies on the rolls at Eastminster, and we don’t want to miss anyone.
Worship DiscoveryWorship Discovery is a 10-week program designed to teach 2nd grade children the parts of
worship so they will be able to participate in a worship service. The program starts Sunday, January 12, at 10:00 a.m. in the Adult Reception Hall and continues through Sunday, March 30, at that same hour. The class ends with a graduation and the presentation of a study Bible at the 9:00 a.m. service on April 13, Palm Sunday. Students who complete 7 of the 10 ses-sions will receive a study Bible. If you would like to register your 2nd grader, please e-mail [email protected] or sign up in the E-News.
pEaCE Service, January 12, in the adult Reception HallThe 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 Lord’s 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.
Trinity presbytery Seeking part-time TreasurerTrinity Presbytery is seeking an experienced person to fulfill a part-time (approximate-
ly 16 hours per week) position as its Treasurer. The successful candidate will provide for management and oversight of all financial and accounting functions of Trinity Presby-tery, as well as managing all vendor relations and contract commitments. The person filling the position will have skills and experience in accounting, finance, strong interper-sonal skills and strong computer skills. The successful candidate should possess a degree in accounting or business with a strong accounting work experience. Please send resume by Monday, January 6, 2014 either to: Trinity Presbytery, c/o Personnel Committee, 554 DaVega Drive. Lexington, South Carolina 29073 or e-mail [email protected].
Junior and angel Choirs Return with an Epiphany party!on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 from 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Angels in room E-253, Juniors in
E-255. Join us for Songs, Games, Food, and Crowns. All ArE WElCoME. Please email [email protected] to register. Come be a King for a Day!
CaRE & CONCERN
EpC prayer ListPart 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 ConcernsBoots Fuller, Remer Waguespack, Dr. Mary Tobin, Bill McInnis, those serving in our military, Stephen Ministers & their care receivers and all those in need of God’s special care.
Hospitalized this weekJim Crosby, Jean Winter, Vicky Mc-Gahee
BirthsCongratulations and love to:
Kristin & Jenkins Williamson, on the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Mer-
cer Williamson, December 24, 2013.
DeathsCongregational love and sympathy
are extended to:
Steve & Debbie Hamm, on the death of his sister, Sally Jo Hamm, December 23, 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.
Deadline for UpDaTEDon’t miss out! Send your informa-tion to share with the congregation to [email protected] have your information in by Wednesday, January 8, to be shared in our next newsletter on January 19, 2014.
A New Year With NEW Opportunities
SUNDAYS @ 5 - WINTEr TErM - JANUArY 5 - APrIl 6
SuNDAYS@5 resumes on Sunday January 5, 2014, from 5:00 - 6:30 p. m. Classes
will not meet on February 2 “Fun Night.” Details to follow.
SUNDAY SCHool TEACHErS - A class for Adult Sunday School Teachers, or those who’ve thought, “I’d be willing to do it, but I don’t know enough…” How much Bible is enough? Where do I look to find things? Is there just one way to teach these things? Led by Mark Durrett in E-356.
BooK ClUB - Discussions of current good books, hot books, fun books. We will focus on non-academic, pleasurable, personal enjoyment reading. (January - The Unlikely
Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce; February - Serena by Ron Rash) This class will be conducted by sharing and conversation. Led by Tara Barr in E-357. This class
will end March 16. (Attendees bring a copy of “The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry”
to the meeting on January 5. Please begin reading chapters 1-3?)
WorlD rElIgIoNS - People practicing faith traditions from all over the world are now our neighbors! How do we as Christians relate to members of Judaism, Hindu-ism, Islam, and Buddhism? Led by Jeff and Ellen Burden in E-351.
WEEKlY SMAll groUPS For grADES 1-5, including Jesus Rocks on the last Sunday of each month. Meets in C-269, 271, 273, 275.
MIDDlE SCHool YoUTH meets in the Arts and Crafts Room.
HIgH SCHool YoUTH meets in the Multi-Purpose Room.Childcare for infant - 5K in C-115, 117, 119 for parents attending classes.
WE@EPC - WINTEr TErM - JANUArY 15 - APrIl 9
WE@EPC resumes on Wednesday January 15, 2014, with dinner beginning at 5:15 p. m. and the classes following at 6:15 p. m. Classes will not meet on March 5 due
to the Ash Wednesday service.
THE PASSIoN oF oUr lorD - our four Gospel authors provide a symphonic account of the last days of our Lord’s life and ministry, in the hours from the Garden of Gethsemane to the death of Jesus Christ upon the cross. Led by Mark Durrett. (Wed. mornings from 11:00 a.m. -12 noon; repeated Wed. evenings in C-271-273.)
BIBlE STorIES For ADUlTS AND CHIlDrEN - This introductory class for adults will deal with familiar and unfamiliar Bible stories and how we can commu-nicate them to our children. You do not have to have children to participate in the class. Led by Jeff Smith and Croskeys Royall in the Arts and Crafts Room.
NooMA Video Series - Jesus lived with the awareness that God is doing some-thing, right here, right now, and anybody can be a part of it. NooMA is a series of short contemporary films designed to promote discussion by exploring our world from a biblical perspective. NooMA is an invitation to search, question, and engage in the discussion Rob Bell introduces. Rob is the pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Led by Mark Rosenberg in the Multi Purpose Room and ending February 26.
ElEMENTArY ProgrAMMINg meets in C-261, 263, and 265.
MIDDlE SCHool YoUTH Bible study and homework, led by Joey and Tonia Cochran in C-277.
Childcare for infants - 5K in C-115, 117, 119 for parents attending classes.Sign-up on the web at www.eastminsterpres.org
Eastminster Presbyterian Church3200 Trenholm RoadColumbia, South Carolina 29204
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SERviNg ON SUNDay
January 5oFFICEr’S PrAYEr:
Elder Liz AgeeDEACoNS: Susan Laird, Laura Long Elder Clay Robinson (Jubilee) Deacon Matt Reynolds (Jubilee)USHErS: Bill Coggins & Randy LiggittINFANT rooM - ClC 115
(9:00) Rebecca & Josh Gault(11:15) Robert & Beth ShulerToDDlEr rooM - ClC 117
(9:00) Staff(11:15) Staff2-K rooM - ClC 119
(9:00) Reece & Lauren McWilliams(11:15) James & Julie MossCHIlDrEN’S CHUrCH 101 - 3K
(9:00) Drew & Taylor Babcock(11:15) Aaron & Katie BarthelCHIlDrEN’S CHUrCH 103 - 4K
(9:00) Forrest & Ginny Hairston(11:15) Natalie Quinn-Hall & Daniel HallCHIlDrEN’S CHUrCH 106 - 5K
(9:00) Drew & Taylor Babcock(11:15) Jonathan & Kelly Barbrey
With Thanks . . .Eastminster’s employees wish to express their gratitude to the congregation for
the Christmas bonus each received. Every staff member extends a heartfelt “Thank
You” for your loving generosity. Your thoughtfulness, as always, makes it a plea-sure to serve this church. The Staff of Eastminster.
New phones and Data Lines for EastminsterFor those who have experienced the interrupted and dropped calls when calling
the church, we have great news! We are installing new phones and switching over our data services on January 10, 2014. Due to the size of the project, there will be some interruption in calls, internet access and incoming e-mail. We are work-ing ahead to alleviate as much downtime as possible. Please make a note that on January 10 there may be longer than usual response times to messages, e-mail, etc., coming to/from the church. Thank you in advance for your patience as we work to improve the church’s communication infrastructure.
if you’re looking for the Music Ministry, it has moved! Due to upcoming sanctuary renovations, the sanctuary basement has been va-
cated. Pianos, offices, and music library were moved to various locations on cam-pus. our organist, Josh Evanovich, and Director of Music, Fredna Lee, now share an office in room E-258 in the Christian Ed building. The Music Library has been moved next door in room E-256. The Angel and Junior Choirs meet down the hall in rooms E-253 and E-255, and the Handbells rehearse in E-354. The Chancel Choir rehearses in E-357 on Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. but rehearse in the sanctuary on Sunday mornings. The Celebration Choir also rehearses in the sanctuary on Sunday mornings.
Check out theNEW & IMPROVED WEBSITE
www.eastminsterpres.org
Church Closing January 20 for MLK Holiday
Eastminster will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holi-day. Facilities will reopen at their normal operating times on Tuesday, January 21.
