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E ASTMINSTER U PDATE Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina Volume 39 Number 10 March 8, 2015 803-256-1654 / www.eastminsterpres.org 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 Children’s 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, MARCH 8 9:00 & 11:15 a.m. - Sanctuary 11:15 a.m. - Jubilee Dr. Bradley D. Smith “Connected to Grow Together” 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 We are the Body SHARING HIS LIGHT 1 COR. 12 Dear Eastminster Family, Mary is retiring! Mary Baldauf, an Eastminster employee for nearly 21 years and a vital part of the Eastminster Congregational Care team, has decided to retire from full-time work. Her last day in the office will be Tuesday, March 31; however, we are pleased that Mary will begin serving as part-time Care Visitor on May 1. In her role as Care Visitor, Mary will call and visit with members who are not able to get out much. Mary has touched the lives of many, many members, and you are invited to drop by March 26 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. to a “Tea” in her honor. If you are not quite sure who “Miss Mary” is, just ask any one of the children (or adults) who have made the pilgrimage to her office for candy over the years. Mary has graciously provided thousands upon thousands of pieces of candy, and as a way of thanking her, the church is accepting non-tax deductible “gifts” to be given to Mary. These gifts may be placed in the jars marked “candy donation” located at the Senior Pastor’s office and EDS administrative office. It is with sadness (to see her go) and joy (that she has shared so much with each of us) that we honor Mary’s decision. Welcome Chris Fink! It is with excitement that the Personnel Committee an- nounces the hire of Chris Fink as Senior High Youth Director. Chris was graduated from North Greenville University with a major in Christian Studies in December 2014. Before accepting the position at Eastminster, Chris was serving as the intern to the youth pastor at Destiny Church in Mauldin, SC, since 2013, and while still in school, Chris served the First Presbyterian Church of Greenville as an intern. Chris has a good way of connecting with young people and meeting them where they are. In addition, Chris has varied experience in assisting with leading groups on retreats, overseeing Wednesday evening activities and assisting on Sunday mornings. He brings music skills to the table, along with leadership, problem-solving and conflict management. Chris feels he is called to preach the gospel and to help people grow in their relationship with Christ. Chris began work at Eastminster on Monday, March 2. Please stop by and welcome Chris as he adjusts to life in his new home. In Christ, Brad

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