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Eastminster Edition Eastminster Presbyterian Church June 2017

Eastminster Staff

Pastor Pressley Cox

[email protected]

Administrative Assistant Ellen Irick

[email protected]

Music Director [email protected]

Lucie Svatonova-Hughes

Accompanist Carol Irick

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Director of Bell Choir Jim Parrish

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Bookkeeper Wanda Grant

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Church Information Eastminster Presbyterian

2240 Woodruff Road Simpsonville, SC 29681 www.eastminster.com Phone: 864-284-0190

Fax: 864-284-9316

Eastminster Presbyterian Church is a church of the

Presbyterian Church, USA

Pentecost Sunday June 4th Wear red, , or yellow to represent the orange

Holy Spirit at Pentecost!

Bring a gift to celebrate the birthday of Church!

See a list of suggestions on page 6

2016-17 Teachers

Elaine Campbell Diane Hughs Chuck Landers

Scott Carlson Christina Kraemer Cyndi Lichoulas

Susan Carlson Gil Kraemer Lynn Moorshead

Maureen Cobb Lynn Ingram Mike Moorshead

Sarah Randall

Graduating Senior

Adam Calloway is graduating Thursday, June 1st from J L Mann High

School. He plans to attend USC Upstate pursuing his passions of graphic

art and health science. He will also be participating on the

Men’s Soccer team at USC Upstate.

Confirmation Class

Kate Brandenburg Georgia Carson Max Gassner

Leah Carlson Andrew Cuppett Sarah Moorshead

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June 2017

“We are one family in Christ, living in community, celebrating our faith, called, comforted and challenged by the Word of

God, reaching out to all persons.” Our Vision:

To grow in God, make Christ known and serve with love.

Our Mission Worship GOD, Grow IN FAITH, Go AND SERVE

Summer Worship Schedule

Dear EPC family and friends,

On Sunday, June 4th, we will join churches around the world as we celebrate Pentecost. Pentecost is the birthday

of the church and the “official” coming of the Holy Spirit as recorded in Acts 2. The word “Pentecost” comes

from a Greek word pentekostos which means “fiftieth day” because Pentecost falls 50 days after Easter. The

liturgical color for Pentecost is red to symbolize the power and fire of the Spirit. With the coming of the spirit,

the people of different languages understood one another.

Peter, one of the disciples, stood up and preached, and scripture tells us about 3,000 were added to the church

that day!

You are invited to join in the celebration of Pentecost on Sunday, June 4 as we recognize our 2016-2017

teachers, honor our graduates, commission youth going to Montreat and welcome 6 new young people into the

life of the church. We also encourage you to take a look at the many items of the church’s “wish list” and bring

them wrapped in red, orange or yellow as a gift to the church on this birth day! Please wear red, orange or

yellow as a reminder of the Spirit that descended upon the people like tongues of fire.

Pentecost reminds us that the journey of faith is not a lonely journey. We are part of a community and we have

the Holy Spirit to lead us.

Grace and Peace- Pressley

June 4 Pentecost/Confirmation

June 11 Trinity Sunday – Debbie Foster Preaching

Hymns of Summer Series

June 18 “On Eagle’s Wings” July 23 “Be Thou My Vision”

June 25 “Fairest Lord Jesus” July 30 “Pass it On”

July 2 “This is My Song” August 6 “Here I Am, Lord”

July 9 “In the Garden” August 13 “My Shepherd Will Supply

July 16 “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” My Need”

August 20th

- RALLY DAY!

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Eastminster Presbyterian Church

There will be no

more Education

Hour For the

Summer beginning

May 28th.

The Education

Hour will Resume

on Rally Day

August 20th

Sunday June 18th

Join us for

Lemonade on the Lawn Every Sunday at 11 a.m.

May 28-Aug 13

Children’s Worship Bags

The Children and Youth Faith Formation Committee

will re-introduce the Worship bags for children this

summer instead of Crayon Corner. The bags will be

filled with a Children's Bulletin and an assortment of

items to keep our children engaged during Service this

summer. But we need volunteers who can stuff the

bags each week prior to Sunday. If you can help,

please email Mike Moorshead at

[email protected] or Ellen Irick at

[email protected] and we'll send instructions.

The Outreach Committee is pleased to announce our

2nd Annual Eastminster Summer Food Drive. This

year's drive will begin on Sunday, June 11 and

conclude on Sunday, August 13. Members and guests

are encouraged to bring Non-Perishable food items to

donate. Last summer, we collected 1042 items for

members of our community who struggle with hunger,

especially when school is in recess. This summer, our

goal is 1500 items and we will split the donations

between Golden Strip Emergency Relief and United

Ministries.

Next time you visit the grocery store, remember your

neighbors and bring an extra can or box to donate.

EPC 2nd Annual

Summer Food Drive

mailto:[email protected]


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Congregational Joys & Concerns

EPC Members Norton and Suzanne Cater, Ann Coleman, Harry George, Tandy Gilliland, Marilyn James, Patty Mitcham, Cathy Parrish, Carolyn Uprichard, Tonda Vial

Homebound/Nursing Home Sylvia Meyer, Emily Phillips

EPC Extended Family Newt Anderson (Amy Campbell’s father) John Borth (Maureen Cobb’s Uncle) Richard Calloway (Jerry Calloway’s brother) Kenny Couch (Karen Reese’s brother) Bobbie Deitke (Sharon Daugherty’s mother) Betty Erdhaus (Ann Coleman’s Aunt)

Susan Harrell (Lindy Landers’ sister)

Cindy Herbert (Beverly George’s sister) Katie Landry (Kim Gassner’s mother) Barbara McCoy (John Taylor’s sister)

Roger Osteen (Mark Osteen’s brother) Theresa Sautner (Lisa Cuppett’s Mother) Sandy Stewart (Jim Stewart’s sister) Jitka Svatonova (Lucie Svatonova-Hughes’ mother) Hattie Woods (Syble Drake’s Aunt) Joyce (Bonnie McCourtie’s aunt) Gladys (Bonnie McCourtie’s aunt) Jerry (Barbara Kurta’s brother) Michael (Eileen Osteen’s brother) Alex (Syble Drake’s Grandson)

For additions or corrections to the prayer list, please contact Network 6:2 Coordinator Syble Drake at 350-7637 or email [email protected]

Eastminster’s Administrative Assistant Ellen Irick at 284-0190 or email [email protected]

EPC Friends… Tina Ballenger (Ann Broom’s friend) Robert Bobs (friend of June Granger)

Peggy Camlin (Amy Campbell’s brother’s mother in law)

Judith Cartisano (friend of Mike Randall)

Genny Collins (friend of June Granger)

Hammond Family (friend of Barry Campbell)

Charlotte Knowles (friend of Sandy Watkins) Grant Voyles (friend of Kim Gassner)

June 2017

June Birthdays

6/20 - Mallory Pierce

6/22 - Mark Sucher

Ed Calloway

Lynn Moorshead

6/23 - Riley Lichoulas

6/24 - Carol Irick

6/25 - Mike Randall

6/26 - Martha Winebarger

Andrew Cuppett

6/29 - Roger Couch

6/30 - John Davidson

6/1 – Henry Randall

Evan Keller

6/2 – Barry Campbell

6/8 – Julia Ellis

6/11 – Ron Mann

Brian Cuppett

Violet Ellis

6/12 - Greg Keller

6/17 - Gil Kraemer

Paul Brandenburg

6/19 - Harry George

Anna Ullmann


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Session

Class of 2017 Heath Cobb

Beverly George Ed Irick

Kimberly Lane

Class of 2018 Will Brandenburg

Jerry Calloway Elaine Campbell

Gil Kraemer Cyndi Lichoulas

Class of 2019

Mike Moorshead Bruce Nolan Audra Pierce Mark Sucher

Are you looking for a way to stay connected with Eastminster?

EPC has a new and revised Facebook page online that will help keep you connected. This page

allows the church to interact and share information with you online at your convenience. How do

you get connected to his new page? Go to:

https://www.facebook.com/eastminsterpresbyterianchurch?ref=hl

click on the LIKE button so you will receive information and news feeds from us regularly.


Session happily welcomed 2017 EPC

confirmation class who shared their

confirmation experiences and

their faith journeys. We are looking forward

to an exciting summer as plans are coming

together for conferences, VBS, Social Sundays

just to name a few. Travel safely

as you go on vacations,

and we look forward to seeing everyone at

EPC when you are home.

2017 Session and Committee Assignments

CLERK OF SESSION Beverly George ASSIMILATION AND MEMBERSHIP Cyndi Lichoulas

EPC Website- Lynn Ingram and Ellen Irick CONGREGATIONAL LIFE

Congregational Care – Kimberly Lane Fellowship – Audra Pierce

FAITH FORMATION Co-Chairs – Elaine Campbell and Mike Moorshead Safe Place Policy Sub-Committee – Susan Carlson

FINANCE and STEWARDSHIP Chair- Mark Sucher OUTREACH Chair - Gil Kraemer Youth Elder - Will Brandenburg

PROPERTY AND GROUNDS Chair - Heath Cobb PERSONNEL Chair – Jerry Calloway

Session Liason – Ed Irick WORSHIP AND MUSIC – Bruce Nolan

AV Team - Jim Parrish

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Pentecost Gifts for the Church

Please choose an item or two from the list below, wrap it in bright colored paper, and bring to worship on

Sunday, June 4 as a gift for the Birth Day of the church universal.

Office Supplies

Post-its (pop-up and regular)

Black and Colored Sharpies

Dry Erase Markers and Erasers

Markers, Pencils, and Pens

Index Cards

Big and Small Paper Clips

Note pads

Colored Copy Paper

8 ½ x 11 Copy Paper

Cans of Compressed Air

Swiffer Duster refills

Nursery Supplies

Latex Gloves

Baby Wipes

Kleenex

Toys for the Nursery

Clorax Wipes

Children’s Board Books

Congregational Care

Greeting Cards (all kinds)

Stamps

Yarn for prayer shawls

Don’t have time to purchase a gift? Consider giving to one of the following restricted funds. You can place your

financial gift in the offering plate on Sunday, June 4 or wrap it along with the other gifts!

Children’s Ministries Fund supports Children’s ministries beyond the annual budget, such as Vacation Bible

School.

Dan Hughs Fund for Adult Education Ministries and Congregational Care. The Dan Hughs fund is instrumental

in providing quality Adult Education at Eastminster, including special speakers and programs.

Liturgical Art Funds- supports worship needs such as candles, paraments, banners, flowers, and more.

Music Ministries supports the music ministry beyond the annual budget. A Sunday anthem can cost around $50

for sheet music and the rights to use the song. Youth Ministries supports Youth ministries beyond the annual budget, such as Montreat and mission

opportunities.

June 2017

Visitor Cart Materials

Gift Bags (for visitor cart)

Microwave popcorn

Mints or packs of gum

Greeting Cards

Kitchen Supplies

Paper Plates

Napkins

Paper Towels

Dish Towels

Bottled Water

Quart size Zip lock food storage bags

Gallon size Zip lock food storage bags

Plastic wrap

Aluminum foil

Coffee (regular and decaf large cansiters)

Matching cream and sugar bowl

Vanity Fair Expressions Table Covers-Linen Look (Comes in 6 count

packages at Costco)

Children and Youth Ministries

Construction Paper

Glue Sticks

Scissors (small and large)

Craft supplies

Markers, crayons, and pencils

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Small Group Ministry Opportunities

EPC Women’s Circles will meet for

the final time in June before taking a

summer break. In this year’s study

we explored the question “Who is

Jesus?” through a variety of lens and

found that no one lens provides the

ultimate answer. We are each on our

own journey of faith but together have grown into a

deeper understanding of who Jesus is and who, through

Jesus, God is calling us to be.

Morning Circle will meet on Thursday June 8 at 10:00 at

the home of Claire Steed to discuss Lesson Nine. Ladies

are reminded to bring toiletries for Place of Hope and

canned corn for the Food Bank at United Ministries. For

more information, contact [email protected].

Evening Circle will meet on Monday June 5 at 7 p.m. in

the church conference room to discuss Lessons Eight and

Nine. For more information, contact

[email protected].

MEN’S BREAKFAST

Join the new Men’s

group! They will meet

for breakfast every

Wednesday at Panera

Bread on Woodruff Road

at 6:45 a.m.

Men’s Small Group. Are you interested in growing deeper in faith and exploring Scripture? Consider adding this valuable time of study, prayer and fellowship to your week. This group meets on Tuesday mornings at 7:00 AM and they are currently studying 1 Peter. Contact Ed Irick or Jerry Calloway if you would like more information at [email protected] or [email protected]

FIFTY AND UP NETWORK The F.U.N. Group

will meet Friday night June 9th for pizza at the home

of Shirley Nease. The cost is $8 per person. Please

RSVP to Jane Couch by Sunday June 4th

if you can

attend at [email protected]

Other F.U.N. Events this Summer:

Storytelling Concerts by CAST

(Clemson Area Storytellers)

McGee’s Irish Pub

116 West Orr St.

Anderson, SC 29625

4th

Thursday of the month from April-October

Jim Foote will tell: 4/27, 6/22, 7/27, 9/28, 10/26

If anyone is interested in going in June or July,

contact Jane Couch at [email protected] to

arrange a car pool.




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Children’s Ministry

Youth Ministry

June 2017

Senior High Youth

June 10-17, 2017

Middle School Youth

July 19-23, 2017

Youth Pool Party!

At the Campbell’s House

Sunday June 4th

4-7 p.m.

We will have hot dogs and hamburgers.

Bring a towel, 2 liter drink and a side or a dessert!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SATURDAY, JULY 29

th and Sunday July 30

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This year, Eastminster will host a weekend VBS on Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30 with a

camping theme. We'll gather around our campsite and learn more about Jesus all the while enjoying

the great outdoors, campfire food, games and songs. And we may even have some special guests

Saturday afternoon. Keep an eye out for registration forms in the next few weeks.

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News and Notes

New Communications! We are taking a break from

the Flock/Shepherding

program to try new ways to

communicate. One will be a

texting reminder using the

Remind app.

The easiest way to sign up-

Text to this number- 81010

Text this message- @epcsim

Can’t text right now?

Use this link -

www.remind.com/join/epcsim

Eastminster Membership

If you are interested in joining Eastminster, we invite

you to speak with the pastor or

contact her at [email protected]

or 864-517-9781. Members are received by

profession of faith, reaffirmation of faith or

by transfer of church letter.

June 2017

EPC members,

Once again this year we are planning a joint fellowship opportunity

with the PCUSA congregations in the Golden Strip for the

Chautauqua Festival. We'd love it if folks from EPC could join

us. Below is the announcement - FIPC is Fountain Inn Presbyterian

Church.

CHAUTAUQUA PRESENTS “WALTER CRONKITE”

JUNE 19 ~ YOUNTS CENTER ~ 11:30 A.M. ~ FREE

Once again, FIPC Senior Adults will be hosting a brief gathering

with morning snacks and fellowship with friends from our sister

PC(USA) congregations in the Golden Strip prior to attending the

free Chautauqua presentation of Walter Cronkite at the Younts

Center. We ask that each attendee gather in Fellowship Hall around

10:45 a.m., bring a snack to share and beverages will be provided.

Following our time of fellowship, we will walk to the Younts

Center to attend the 45-minute program. Please feel free to invite

guests to join us on June 19th.

http://www.remind.com/join/epcsim


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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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7 p.m. Adult Faith Formation

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10 a.m. Worship

11 a.m. Lemonade on the Lawn

4:30-5:30 p.m. Scouts

6:30-9 p.m. Vocal Matrix

7 p.m. Ladies’ Evening Circle

7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study

6:45 a.m. Men’s Breakfast

5-10 p.m. St. Mary Magdalene

6 p.m. .F.U.N. Group

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Vocal Matrix

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10 a.m. Worship


11 a.m. Finance Committee

4:15-6p.m. Scouts

Sr. High to Montreat ->

6:30-9 p.m.

Vocal Matrix



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10 a.m. Worship


4:30-5:30 p.m. Scouts

6:30-9 p.m.

Vocal Matrix

7p.m. Children & Youth FF



6:30-9:30 p.m. Vocal Matrix

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Vocal Matrix

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10 a.m. Worship


12 p.m. HUB

4:15-6 p.m. Scouts

6:30-9 p.m.

Vocal Matrix



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June 25th - Deadline for July newsletter *Please send all mid-month and monthly newsletter articles to

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