EastminstEr UpdatEEastminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

Volume 39 Number 21 June 21, 2015803-256-1654 / www.eastminsterpres.org

Dear Eastminster Family,

A bakers dozen: Summer Opportunities to support, pray for, and join in!

1. VBS, June 22-25. Contact croyall@eastminsterpres.org to see how you can help.

2. CHAMPS Camp, June 21-27. Contact devans@eastminsterpres.org to help. Details p.3.

3. Daily Devotionals. Read & enjoy. Contact bcall@eastminsterpres.org to be added to the list.

4. Greece & Turkey in the Footsteps of Paul. Sign up now for October 2-15. Contact mdur-rett@eastminsterpres.org for more information.

5. Haiti. Plan now to participate in the November Haiti mission trip. Contact Julie at jmcdan-iel@eastminsterpres.org.

6. Join Eastminster or Invite a Friend. First Steps Inquirers Class this Sat., June 20. Contact Julie at above email.

7. Livestreaming. Out of town on Sunday? Tune in live via eastminsterpres.org.

8. Peanut Butter Sunday June 28. Bring a jar to share. Details p.2.

9. PEP- Fellowship gathering with Henry Price speaking. Details p. 2.

10. Summer Sunday School. Mark Durrett teaching on Pauls journeys.

11. Transitions Homeless Center- Help prepare and serve supper on July 16. See p.2.

12. Youth- Middle Schoolers and Senior Highs are currently on week-long ventures and both groups have special gatherings in the coming weeks, including a Middle School Mission Trip to Charlotte August 2-7.

13. EDS After School Program for elementary aged children begins this fall. Details on p.4.

See you Sunday,

STAFFDr. Bradley D. Smith

Pastor

Dr. Mark E. DurrettAssociate Pastor

Rev. Lynn A. GrandsireAssociate Pastor

Dr. James I. St. JohnParish Associate

Mr. Croskeys RoyallDirector of Childrens Ministries

Mrs. Fredna LeeDirector of Music Ministries

Mrs. Elizabeth BowerEDS Director

Mr. William L. Collins, Jr.Business Manager

Ms. Julie McDanielMember Involvement Coordinator

SERMONSunday, june 21

10:00 a.m. jubilee10:15 a.m. - Sanctuary

dr. Mark e. durrett

Catch the Wave!

Scripture Focus:acts 13:13-16, 42-49

We are the Body

SHARING HIS LIGHT1 COR. 12

You Said It at PEP Come enjoy our own Henry Price speak on Phrases We Use Daily on June 23, at 11:45 am in the Adult Reception Hall. This event is sponsored by PEP (People Enjoying People), and a box lunch will be available for $6. The box lunch will include a turkey & ham wrap, pasta salad, spinach strawberry salad, ice cream sandwich and drink. Please RSVP to Shelli (sknapp@eastminsterpres.org) at the church office.

Wednesday Night Sunday SchoolWednesday Night SS is designed for Adult Sunday School

participants who will be away for the Sunday morning regu-lar sessions. Join with the EPC Adult Choir members and other vacationers to watch DVDs of the Sunday morning Apostle Paul classes presented by Dr. Mark Durrett. A brief discussion will follow the video. All are welcome. No books necessary, but if you are interested in a text, contact Julie McDaniel. jmcdaniel@eastminsterpres.org or 803-256-1654.

Music CampEastminster Music Camp is designed for rising K-5

through rising 5th Grade students. Activities include: Be-yond Words - using instruments to make music; Super Singing - participation in a choir; Music in Motion - moving to music with props. An opening large group devotion begins each day. Each day is concluded with a closing prayer at noon. A mid-morning snack is provided.

All are welcome! Fee is $20 per participant. On-line reg-istration begins June 29. Visit the Eastminster homepage for additional information.

Family Movie NightEastminster will offer two movie nights, one for fami-

lies and one for adults. The movie, Cars, will be shown on Thursday night, June 18 at 6:00pm. All ages are welcome at Family Night! Parents will need to stay with their children since this is not a drop-off event.

A movie night for adults will be held Thursday, July 30. Childcare will be provided in the gym for children under 10, allowing parents to attend. Movie title and times to be an-nounced. Keep watching for all details.

Church & CLC Fourth of July ClosingEastminster offices and the Christian Life Center will be

closed on Friday, July 3 - 5 for the observance of Indepen-dence Day. The church and CLC will re-open on Monday, July 6, at the normal operating times. Church services will be on the summer schedule. If you have a crisis which one of the ministers needs to know about, phone 256-1654 and then leave a message when prompted.

Cornerstone in the Summer! Cornerstone continues to meet during the summer June 21, July 19, and August 9. All Sr. Highs are invited to attend.

School Supply Drive for St. Lawrence PlaceEastminster Girl Scout Troop 2251 has worked for several

years to support St. Lawrence Place, a safe haven for families where children get a fresh start, and have a home while find-ing work and developing life skills. We have been awarded the Silver Award, the highest award in the Cadette Girl Scout level. We assembled eight shelving units to be used in the apartments for the full time resident families and would like to fill them with childrens books and school supplies. Would you please help us collect these items? Your donations can be deposited in the labeled boxes located in the entrance lobbies of the CLC, Thompson Hall and the Education Building. Supplies will be collected through July 31.

PEaCE Service - July 12, 5:00 P.M. 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. During the summer if you will need childcare, please contact Croskeys (croyall@eastminsterpres.org).

Front Desk Volunteer needed Do you have time on Thursdays or Fridays you would like to share with the church? We are looking for a friendly face to greet our guests and answer the phone on Thursdays or Fridays from 11:00am until 1:00pm. Call Tricia at 256-1654 if you would like to volunteer any day of the week! We can always use your help!

TRaNSITIONSEPC will prepare and serve dinner for the 200 residents

at Transitions Homeless Recovery Center on Thursday, July 16, and August 20. Children as young as 10 are allowed to serve with their family. Make Transitions a family goal for the summer! Each month we prepare pasta salad (recipe provided), homemade pound cakes and bananas. Our servers meet at the church at 4:30 and return by 6:30. Please contact Laura Long at laurapricelong@att.net to help. Thank you!

Peanut Butter Sunday, June 28Harvest Hope reminds us each summer that their food

supply cannot keep up with the demand. Check out your lo-cal grocer for their BOGO deals on peanut butter and other canned goods, and remember to pick them up while you are doing your weekly shopping and bring them to church with you.

Write an advent DevotionalEastminster is currently accepting devotionals, written by

members, to be published in our annual Advent Book. If you would like to write a devotional to be included in this years edition, please e-mail communications@eastminsterpres.org.

Youth Basketball to Return - Stay Tuned!Registration for Eastminster Youth Basketball will begin

September 1. Be sure to mark your calendar. If you have any questions, contact Bill Ketchin at the church office (803-256-1654) or by email bketchin@eastminsterpres.org

CHaMPS Summer Program 2015

During the 2015 Summer Program, CHAMPS will focus on the ability of the students to make good decisions. Our theme is Keep Calm and Make Good Choices. Phase I students (middle school) will attend a one-week program at Presbyterian College. During the week of June 21 -27, students will attend Character Education, ELA, math and science classes. A college tour of Winthrop University will be conducted. There will be some evening speakers and an etiquette meal. This is a week packed with great opportuni-ties for involvement and new experiences.

Phase 2 students (high school) will attend a one-week mis-sion trip with the TEAMeffort organization. The dates are July 5-11. We expect to complete service work such as house painting, roofing, yardwork and more. Under the leadership of TEAMeffort, the students will also engage in a nightlyworship service and Bible study.

Save Your Wednesdays for Childrens ChoirsPlan ahead! Angel (K5-1st grade) and Junior (2nd-5th grade)

choirs will meet every Wednesday beginning September 3, from 5:15-6:00 PM.

Memorial Gifts Supporting the Eastminster EndowmentIn memory of Julian J. Nexsen, given by Jeff & Martha Casto, Kelly & Ernest Atkinson, Frances Fallaw, Virginia McIntosh, M/M Laurence Mudge, Cindy Dieringer, the Richland County Bar Association, the Board of Trustees of Providence Hospitals and the Sisters of Charity of St. Au-gustine, Big Canoe Company, Mitzie Trotter, Betty & Alex Jenkins, Mary Koon & family, Gail & Russell Jeter, Dianne & Marshall Brown, Katherine & Tommy Lawson, Harvey & Martha Studstill, Betsy, Laurence, Michael, Kori & Jonathan Mudge, Bill & Nancy Thomason, L. Fred & Betsy G. Miller, Joy Steverson, Mike & Melanie DaVega, Ivey Bouknights Tuesday Bible Study Group, Jane Williams, Juda & Richard Reinhardt, Sissy Dickerson, Barbara & John McArthur, the family of John Funke III.In memory of Jim Timmons, given by Bartow & Betty Gil-bert, Constance & David Chase, Barry & Lynn Alexander, Mike & Melanie DaVega. In memory of Eleanor Barnes, given by Bartow & Betty Gil-bert, John & Barbara McArthur, Gail & Russell Jeter, Mike & Melanie DaVega.In memory of Dr. & mrs. Philip Fairey, given by Bartow & Betty Gilbert.In memory of Chapman Quantz mcmeekin, given by Mrs. W.F. Littlejohn.In memory of Cordes Seabrook, Jr., given by Mitzie Trot-ter. In memory of Katherine Crosby Easterlin, given by Frank & Joye Floyd.In memory of John Phillip hardwick, given by Frank & Joye Floyd.In honor of Rachelle tomlin, given by Suzanne Nagy.

The Eastminster first/second grade basketball team coached by Bill and Trent Gillespie recently won the Columbia Interfaith Basketball League championship!

Our boys won over eight other teams from around Columbia, besting the top-seeded teams of Eastmin-ster/Thorton, Shandon Presbyterian, and St. Joseph to win the season-concluding tournament. Congratu-lations to William Gillespie, Wade Douroux, Bruce Harper (1st row), and Les Little John, Barron Cruea, Adger Johson, Collins Lee, and Jack Croft (2nd row).

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Prayer ConcernsDeathsCongregational love and sympathy are extended to:

Sharmin Hill on the death of her mother, Eleanor Barnes, May 19.

Warren & Donna Propst on the death of his father, Dr. Charles Pap Propst, May 20. Grandsons are Charles, James & Edwin.

Thelma Carter passed away May 24. Husband Allen, daugh-ter Christa (Jason) and granddaughter Olivia.

March & Anne Seabrook on the death of his father, Cordes Gaillard Seabrook, Jr., May 27.

Tom & Suzie Wattenbarger on the death of her mother, Bruce Chaplin, June 7.

BirthsCongratulations and love to:

Justin & Anna Fleming on the birth of their twin girls, Margaret Lee & Claire Ellen, born June 1.

Chris & Mary Wallace Moore on the birth of their daughter, Teena DeBerry Moore, born June 5.

Dr. & Mrs. Mac Leppard on the birth of their granddaughter, Cora McIver Leppard, born June 9.

Deadline for UPDATEDont miss out! Have your information to share with the congregation in to communications@eastminsterpres.org.Our next newsletter will be july 19, 2015. Please have your information in by Sunday, june 28.

Online GivingSome of you have benefited from your ability to give through the on-line giving link on the EPC website. Using the link you can sign up for drafting, give to the general fund, make a memorial or honorarium donation, and/or make a donation the Capital Campaign. Not only is this easy and handy, but convenient, even while away you can continue to fulfill your pledge in a timely manner. Visit www.eastminsterpres.org/giving for more information.

Family PromiseBeginning May 31, Eastminster was home to our second

rotation of families through Family Promise. Three families spent their evenings and nights here, and days at the Family Promise Day Center in Shandon. We hosted four adults and six children, ranging in age from 2 to 18. Many thanks to the church members who volunteered their time to prepare food, spend the night or fellowship with these families. Didnt get a chance to be part of the fun? Our next rotation week begins September 6.

Eastminster Day School announces after-school Program!Eastminster Day School is pleased to announce an After-school Program beginning August 17, 2015. We will serve children in grades Kindergarten-5th, from Brennen, Satchel Ford, and Bradley Elementary. Applications will be accepted beginning June 19 and ending July 10. There will be a lim-ited number of spaces available, and you will be notified by July 17 if your child will be enrolled in the program. If you have any questions, contact Lucy Corley in the Day School Office at 803-771-1512 or by email at lcorley@eastminster-dayschool.org. Information is still forthcoming and will be available at eastminsterdayschool.org.