EASTMINSTER UPDATE

Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

Volume 38 Number 20 May 11, 2014
803-256-1654 / www.eastminsterpres.org
Dear Eastminster Family,
Richard Rohr, a Franciscan priest and author writes, We do not
think ourselves into new ways of living. We live ourselves into new
ways of thinking. While Im not sure I agree entirely, I do think its
a helpful thought. For most people, insights into who and whos we
are come from our life experiences.
Which is one reason I encourage you to move beyond yourself by serving. Very
often, serving our Lord compels us to move beyond our comfort zone. And it is often
in the gentle rawness of the unfamiliar that we encounter Jesus. Feeding the homeless,
teaching despite feelings of inadequacy, going on a mission trip, joining a Bible study,
singing in public, or mentoring a child from a different socio-economic group are a few
examples of serving that come to mind.
This week and next, please take a few minutes to think and to pray about how God
is calling you to serve. I encourage you to use the Service Commitment Form that lists
120 different ways Eastminster can facilitate your serving. Most of the opportunities
will begin this fall. If you need another form, contact Julie at jmcdaniel@eastminster-
pres.org or click on Quicklinks on our website. On May 18, you are encouraged to
submit your written Service Commitment Form during the morning offering.
Think about it, Jesus doesnt say, Take up your cross and analyze me; he says, Take
up your cross and follow me. And what a ride it is!
In joy,
Brad
STAFF
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
Mrs. Mele Baize
Day School Director
Mr. William L. Collins, Jr.
Business Manager
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, MAY 11
9:00 & 11:15 a.m. - Gym
11:15 a.m. Jubilee
Dr. Mark E. Durrett
A Tale of Two Mothers
Tital 2:11-14, Luke 1:34-45
From
Wilderness
To Wonder
Exodus For Followers
Of Jesus
The Eastminster sanctuary has been emptied, and the stained glass windows
are being removed.
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DAILY CALENDAR
SUNDAY, MAY 11
8:00 Celebration Choir Rehearsal
9:00 Worship & Childrens Church
10:00 Eastminster First Step
Jubilee Band Practice
Sunday School
10:05 Chancel Choir Rehearsal
11:15 Worship & Childrens Church
Jubilee Worship
James Ryan Causey, Jr.
5:00 Sr. High Youth Group
PEACE Service
MONDAY, MAY 12
7:00 Mens Prayer Breakfast
7:30 Property Committee
9:00 Count Team
Fifty Plus Exercise Class
Pastors Fall Planning
10:00 Senior Fitness
Circle #1
Circle #3
10:30 Circle #2
12:00 Worship Ministry
2:00 Pastors Mtg.
CHAMPS Tutoring
2:30 Program Staff
3:10 Staff Mtg.
5:30 Yoga
Stephen Ministry Leaders
6:00 Stephen Ministry Meeting

TUESDAY, MAY 13
9:00 Drop-In Nursery
OCA Mtg.
Youth Council
10:00 Senior Fitness
11:45 Tuesday Lunch
12:00 Communications Committee
NED
1:00 Footcare Ministry
3:00 Exercising for Arthritis
5:00 Tai Chi
CHAMPS Steering
5:30 Zumba Fitness
6:00 Handbell Rehearsal
7:00 Scottish Country Dancing
Zumba Fitness

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
9:00 Drop-In Nursery
Fifty Plus Exercise Class
9:25 EDS Chapel
9:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry
11:30 Sanders Lunch Buddies
6:00 Circle #6
6:30 Choir Robe Committee

THURSDAY, MAY 15
9:00 Drop-In Nursery
9:15 Praying Moms Bible Study
10:00 Senior Fitness
3:00 Exercising for Arthritis
4:30 Transitions
5:00 Yoga
7:00 Jubilee Band Practice
Zumba Fitness
Eagle Board of Review
FRIDAY, MAY 16
9:00 Fifty Plus Exercise Class
11:00 Support Staff Mtg.
12:30 Staff Appreciation
SATURDAY, MAY 17
9:00 CHAMPS Follow-Up
Summer Worship Hours
MAY 25 - AUGUST 10
10:00 AM - JUBILEE SERVICE
10:15 AM - TEMPORARY SANCTUARY
9:00 A.M. - SUNDAY SCHOOL (8:45 Cofee & Fellowship Gathering)
A combined Adult Sunday School class will meet in C 271 - 273 in the Christian Life
Center (Please Note Room Change.) Tis is a 9-week series on Te Screwtape Letters (writ-
ten by C. S. Lewis, a renowned scholar, Christian apologist and author of more than 30
books, including Te Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity). Te Screwtape Letters is
a wry and insightful correspondence between an old devil and his younger apprentice. If
you would like to order a book for this class, please contact Julie McDaniel (jmcdaniel@
eastminsterpres.org) or call her 256-1654 ext. 143.
PEACE Service - May 11
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.
Newsletter Monthly During the Summer
Te UPDATE will become monthly for the summer after the May 25 issue. An issue will
be published monthly (June 20 and July 17) until weekly resumes on August 17. Deadline
dates are as always, ten days before the publication date. We will remain in touch weekly over
the summer with E-news. Please send us your information.
Will You Become a Youth Leader?
Who doesnt love a good game of dodge ball, kickball, flag football, or celebrity?!? Who
loves to go on ski trips and mission trips?!?! If any of these spark your interest then . . .
You have one of the coolest, most rewarding opportunities available to you at EPC! You
have the chance to help guide, lead, and shape the minds of the youth at Eastminster during
their faith development and walk with God. The most re-
warding part is that you, yourself, will also grow closer to
our Lord and Savior and learn more than you ever thought
you could in your personal faith journey. We gather each
Sunday to play games, worship, and have fun! The fel-
lowship with the youth and other leaders is a great way
to wrap up your weekend and start your week off on the
right foot. Not to mention the FREE meals every Sunday
evening!
We are currently recruiting leaders for both the Senior
Highs and Middle Schoolers. If this is something you feel
called to do or know of others who would enjoy the oppor-
tunity, please let me know! Either email me at lmirick85@
gmail.com or Laura Long at laurapricelong@att.net.
For our loved ones . . .
In memory of Bill Barron, given by Mrs. Hal R. Williams, Mitzie Trotter.
In memory of King Holmes, given by Sherry Murray Davis, Joe & Joy Padgett.
In honor of Brad Smith, given by Keller H. Barron.
In honor of Mark Durrett, given by Keller H. Barron.
In honor of Te Tomas Rhodes family, given by Ginger T. Rhodes.
In honor of James Causey & Mac & Harrison Strong, given by Michael & Elaine Strong.
7th Grade Sunday School
Mixers: Ada Jenkins wins the
Gamecock Head contest!
Son Treasure Island VBS - June 16-19, 9 AM-12 PM
Join us June 16-19 from 9:00 a.m. - noon for all rising 4K-6 graders! You can
register on our website (www.eastminsterpres.org) and now send your registration
payment of $15.00 using Pay Pal. Everyone will meet in the CLC, except for 5th
and 6th graders who will meet in the Adult Reception Hall. REMEMBER, if you
want to volunteer, but have younger children, the drop-in nursery will be open to
take care of volunteers younger children at no charge.
Efective Use of Social Media Presentation May 18
The Parents of Teens Sunday School class will welcome
Patrick Cobb, communications and social media director for
AARP South Carolina, on Sunday, May 18, to present Grow-
ing Pains: Teens, Parents and Social Media. The 10:10-11:00 a.m.
presentation is open to all in the CE buildings Adult Reception
Hall is open to everyone!
Patrick is uniquely qualified to speak on how to commu-
nicate effectively with our children, as he can identify with
both parents as older folks (he works for AARP) and our
children (a parent of two teens himself). Whether its about
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, apps, you name it, he will come
armed with his iPad and phone and help us better connect.
A graduate of Appalachian State University and Airport High School, Patrick
has more than 25 years of professional work experience in non-profit and com-
munity-based health, education and public policy organizations and is a long-time
volunteer in Rich-Lex District 5 schools. At AARP, he manages social media
platforms on Facebook and Twitter and uses each daily to engage and inform more
than 13,000 followers.
Expressions of Thanks Through Service
Mark your calendar for May 18, Service Commitment Sunday! In faithful
response to Gods blessings, complete either the Service Commitment form mailed
recently to you or the on-line version at eastminsterpres.org under Quicklinks.
On May 18, you may submit your familys completed form(s) at one of our three
worship services: 9:00 and 11:15 Traditional, or 11:15 Jubilee. Questions: Call or
email Julie McDaniel at 256-1654 or jmcdaniel@eastminsterpres.org.
Basketball Camp
Eastminster will be participating in a basketball camp conducted by Te Greatest
Champion organization this summer. Camp dates are July 28 - 31. Since our gym
will not be available during this time, Trinity Cathedral has graciously invited us
to participate with them in their gym. Rising 1st through rising 6th grade boys
and girls are eligible. The cost is $95, and space is very limited. For more infor-
mation contact Bill Ketchin at (803) 256-1654 or bketchin@eastminsterpres.org or
www.thegreatestchampion.org.
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, 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
Louis Harrison, Mattie Ruth Stevens
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 UPDATE
Dont miss out! Send your informa-
tion to share with the congregation to
tcarter@eastminsterpres.org.
Please have your information in by
Wednesday, May 14, to be shared in
our next newsletter on May 25, 2014.
120 Ways
Did you know EPC provides our members with a multitude of opportunities
-- over 120 ways you can EXPRESS YOUR THANKS TO GOD THROUGH
SERVICE? For a complete listing of all service opportunities, refer to the
recently mailed Service Commitment form or go to eastminsterpres.org under
Quicklinks. Forms can be turned in on May 18, Service Commitment Sunday!
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
3200 Trenholm Road
Columbia, South Carolina 29204
Update for May 11, 2014
Nonprofit Org.
US POSTAGE
PAID
Columbia, SC
PERMIT No. 27
SErving on SUnDAy
May 11
OFFICERS PRAYER:
Deacon Kay Lydon
DEACONS: Betsy McDonald, Jeff Casto
Deacon Elaine Fairey (Jubilee)
Deacon Carol Hill (Jubilee)
PEACE SERVICE
Deacon Jeff Casto, Connie Chase
Elder Lloyd Hendricks, Hank Mabry
USHERS: Steve Searcy & John McCabe
GREETERS:
(9:00) Harvey & Martha Studstill
Kim Andrews
Justin & Laura Self
Bill & Susan Coggins
(11:15) Don & Betty Barton
George & Phyllis Beighley
Justin Self
Joe & Jane Anderson
INFANT ROOM - CLC 115
(9:00) Lauren & Will Gillespie
(11:15) Katie Alice & Drew Walker
TODDLER ROOM - CLC 117
(9:00) Stuart & Jennie Lee
(11:15) Spencer & Emily Lindsay
2-K ROOM - CLC 119
(9:00) Matt & Ashley Jeffords
(11:15) Trae & Brie Judy
CHILDRENS CHURCH 101 - 3K
(9:00) Bernie & Susan Kuhn
(11:15) Elisa Lumpkin
CHILDRENS CHURCH 103 - 4K
(9:00) Stephen & Townes Denemark
(11:15) Ronnie & Theresa Dennis
CHILDRENS CHURCH 106 - 5K
(9:00) Brad & Jennie Bradley
(11:15) Jason & Alex Chastain
Early Church Closing May 16
Church ofces and CLC will close at noon on Friday, May 16, for a Staf Ap-
preciation Luncheon. Please make note on your calendars of the closing time.
Photo Directory Sign Ups Continue. . .
Thank you for you response! Due to the volume of appointment requests, we
have opened up additional days in May. We would like to have 50% of families
in the church participate. If you have not yet taken the time to sign up, please do
and HELP US MEET OUR GOAL! Our directory will not be complete without
YOU! Sign up on-line at www.eastminsterpres.org under QuickLinks.
Dates: May 20, 21, and 22 (Make up days)
2:00 - 9:00 PM
Photos will be taken on the second floor of the CLC in rooms 261 - 263.
EPC Book Club
Tender, tough-minded, loving, and deeply illuminating about the ties
that bind us to family and home, Te Burgess Boys by Elizabeth Strout is EPC
Book Clubs choice for May. Haunted by the freak accident that killed their
father when they were children, Jim and Bob Burgess, the Burgess broth-
ers, now return to the landscape of their childhood, where the long-buried
tensions that have shaped and shadowed their relationship begin to surface in
unexpected ways that will change them forever. Join us at 5pm on Sunday,
May 18th! RSVP TaraWBarr@aol.com.
Mothers Day ofering
On Sunday, May 11, Presbyterian congregations in the five presbyteries in
South Carolina will participate in a special offering benefiting Presbyterian
Communities of South Carolina (PCSC). The special offering is placed each year
into a resident escrow fund at each of the resident campuses (Clinton, Lexington,
Summerville, Florence, and Easley) and is used to help with monthly costs for those
who have lived beyond their financial resources. Last year, PCSC celebrated
60 years of giving and provided over $1,100,000 in
charitable care for seniors. Please use your separate
pledge envelopes marked Presbyterian Communi-
ties or write this offering name on the memo line of
your check.