Exodus For Followers Of Jesus

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 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

From Wilderness To Wonder

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Volume 38 Number 10 March 02, 2014

Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

Dear Eastminster Family, Five opportunities that warrant your attention - and action! 1. Forty Day Focus. Beginning Ash Wednesday (March 5) and throughout Lent, you are encouraged to join in exploring and experiencing the Psalms. The Psalms are a wonderful resource for worship, prayer, and reflection as they express the thoughts of people traveling the dark valleys of doubt while also giving voice to those traversing the majestic mountaintops of faith. Here are three ways you can grow closer to God through the Psalms: a) Read the daily e-mail devotional and associated Psalm, which will begin by Ash Wednesday; b) Worship. Sunday sermons from March 9 - April 13 will focus on various Psalms; c) Join us Monday mornings at 7:00 a.m. for breakfast ($4) and study in Thompson Hall. 2. Also During LentThe Passion of Our Lord - Our four Gospel authors provide a symphonic account of the last days of our Lords life and ministry, in the hours from the Garden of Gethsemane to the death of Jesus Christ upon the cross. Led by Mark Durrett. This seminar has just started, but its not too late to join. (Wed. mornings from 11:00 a.m. -12 noon; repeated Wed. evenings in C-271-273.) 3. New Photo Directory. Its time. Lets do it. You cant remember their name and they cant remember yours! Change that by getting your picture taken for the new Directory. First, go to Eastminsterpres.org; second, click on Whats Happening; third, read the instructions related to the Photo Directory and click as directed to sign up for a day and time. 4. Coach Dan Reeves Speaking at Sportsmans Banquet. Long time NFL head coach and former Gamecock Dan Reeves will speak Thursday, April 3. Come and bring a friend. Dinner is $10; only $5 for age 8 and under. We anticipate a big crowd, so register now to assure a spot. Go to Eastminsterpres.org; click on Whats Happening; scroll down to the Coach Dan Reeves announcement and click as directed to purchase tickets. 5. Youth Sunday this Sunday. Come, worship and hear how God is at work in the lives of our young people. Our Seniors and Juniors will be preaching, with Sophomores and Freshman assisting, and some very special music. See you Sunday,

SUNDAY, MARCH 2
9:00 & 11:15 a.m. - Sanctuary 11:15 a.m. Jubilee

Youth Sunday
Can I Get a Witness? Matthew 17:1-9; 2 Peter 1:16-21

Brad P.S. Eastminster will be as warm and welcoming as you make it. As ambassadors of Jesus Christ, lets each reach out with the right hand of hospitality and peace, both when were on the church campus and out in the community.

DAILY CALENDAR
SUNDAY, MARCH 2
8:00 Celebration Choir Rehearsal 9:00 Worship & Childrens Church 10:00 Sunday School Classes Jubilee Band Practice Worship Discovery Eastminster First Steps 10:05 Chancel Choir Rehearsal 11:15 Worship & Childrens Church Jubilee Worship 2:00 Cub Scouts Mtg. 5:00 Elementary Programming Sunday@5 Childcare Sr. Highs MS Youth

Meet Our New Members

Jan BurGess joins by transfer of letter from Trenholm Road UMC. She lives on Flat Chimney Loop with her husband, Hugh. Jan is retired from state government and was drawn to Eastminster through all the outreach opportunities available.

Nancy Bymaster joins by reaffirmation of faith. She lives on Ashworth Lane. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and volunteered with the Mayo Hospital for many years.
Jan Burgess

Nancy Bymaster

MOnday, MARCH 3

7:00 Mens Prayer Breakfast 9:00 Count Team Fifty Plus Exercise Class 10:00 Senior Fitness 2:00 Pastors Mtg. CHAMPS Tutoring 2:30 Program Staff Mtg. 3:30 Staff Mtg. 5:30 Yoga Fellowship 6:00 Mens League Game 6:30 BSF 7:00 Sr. High Girls D-Group

Rusty and LeeAnn Harris join by transfer of letter from First Presbyterian church in Gastonia, NC. They live on Chicora Street. Rusty is with SCANA; Jack and Carlisle are high school students, and their son Will is a freshman at UNC. Alan and CharlOtte HendersOn join by reaffirmation of faith. They live on Murray Street. Alan is a physician with Providence Family Practice, and Charlotte is with Central Carolina Community Foundation. They sense God drawing them to Eastminster through the opportunities to get involved and to develop relationships here.
Rusty & LeeAnn Harris

TUESDAY, MARCH 4

7:15 Middle School Prayer Breakfast 9:00 Drop-In Nursery 9:15 EDS Registration 10:00 Senior Fitness Savvy Seniors Planning Team EPW Bible Study EPW Coordinating Team 11:45 Tuesday Lunch 12:30 Visitation 1:00 Footcare Ministry 5:00 Tai Chi 5:30 Zumba Fitness 6:00 Handbell Rehearsal MSB Team 7:00 Scottish Country Dancing Zumba Fitness

Catherine HiPP joins by transfer of letter from Alan & Charlotte Henderson First Presbyterian church in Greer, SC. She lives on Overbrook Drive and teaches sixth grade at Kelly Mill Middle School. Ed and Anne HutchisOn join, Ed by profession of faith and Anne by Catherine Hipp reaffirmation of faith. They live on Lincoln Street with their children James and Ryn. Ed is a photographer, and Anne is a medical oncologist. They are looking forward to making friends and finding new ways to contribute and to be part of the community. Missy Lindsay joins by reaffirmation of faith. She lives on Ludwell Road with her husband and two young sons. She is a nurse practitioner at Palmetto Health Richland, and is looking forward to raising her children in a loving church. Muffet and JOsh McCain join by Missy transfer of letter, Josh from First Baptist Lindsay Church in Bremen, GA, and Muffet from Belin Memorial UMC in Murrells Inlet, SC . They live on Foot Point Road with their daughters Anna Claire, Ashleigh and Caroline. Josh is a radiologist with Lexington Medical Center.

ED & Anne Hutchinson

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 ASH WEDNESDAY

9:00 Drop-In Nursery Fifty Plus Exercise Class 9:15 EDS Registration 9:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry EDS Chapel 11:35 Sanders Lunch Buddies 6:00 Dinner 6:30 Childcare 7:00 Senior High Guys D-Group Ash Wednesday Service

THURSDAY, MARCH 6
9:00 9:15 10:00 7:00 7:30

Drop-In Nursery EDS Registration Senior Fitness Zumba Fitness Jubilee Band Practice

FRIDAY, MARCH 7

Muffet & Josh McCain

9:00 Fifty Plus Exercise Class 9:15 EDS Registration 11:00 Support Staff Mtg.

SATURDAY, march 8
7:00 BSF Leaders

If you are interested in becoming a member of Eastminster? Our next First Step Class begins on Sunday, March 2, at 10:00 a.m. This class meets in room E-250 of the education building for 12 weeks, but will not meet on Easter Sunday, April 20. Their join date is Sunday, May 18. If you would like attend, please email Julie McDaniel (jmcdaniel@eastminsterpres.org), or if you have questions, Jeff Smith (jsmith@eastminsterpers.org.)

A New Member class begins March 2

Eastminster Day School registration is March 4 - March 7. Visit the Day School website (www.eastminsterdayschool.org) to find their registration materials, schedule for registration and answers to any questions you may have about the process or about the Day School.

Eastminster Day School Registration

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, Bill Barron, Dave Steven, and those serving in our military, Stephen Ministers & their care receivers and all those in need of Gods special care. Hospitalized this week Hampton Oliver Births Congratulations and love to:

Ash Wednesday Service - March 5

The Eastminster Ash Wednesday Service with imposition of ashes will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary led by Rev. Lynn Grandsire. All WE@EPC classes will be cancelled for this evening, giving everyone an opportunity to attend this service. But, there will be a meal in Thompson Hall at 6:00 p.m. (note time change). You may sign up on line for dinner. Child care will be provided for infants through 1st grade. Wednesday evening classes will resume on March 12.

On Monday, March 3, the contractor will begin fencing off the Medway parking lot adjacent to the Administration Building, and a portion of the church lawn beside Medway Rd. This parking lot will be closed to all traffic during the week, but half of the parking lot will be open on Sundays for those with limited mobility. In addition, there will be a job trailer located on the front lawn of the church. Please excuse the inconvenience as we begin the construction work to make the church more accessible to everyone!

Eastminster Construction Progress

Annual Congregational Meeting

An anticipated congregational meeting will be held immediately following the 11:15 a.m. worship service in the sanctuary on Sunday, March 9, 2014. The purpose of the meeting is to hear from the Nominating Committee for the class of officers for 2017. Help raise money for our Alaska missionaries and have a great time doing it! The Great Alaska Sporting Clay Classic is being held for the first time on Friday, March 28, at The Clinton House in Clinton, SC. Registration starts at noon, with the shoot beginning at 1:30 p.m. Contact Jon Wagner (jwagner@eastminsterpres. org) if you are interested in going or getting a group together. Proceeds from the event will go toward converting a house into a retreat center where partnering churches, volunteer groups and others can spend time in Bible study and ministry.

Matt & Rebecca Agee, on the birth of their daughter, Judith Lisbeth Agee, February 17, 2014. Grandparents, Sam & Liz Agee. Joe & Julie Keenan, on the birth of their son, William Joseph Keenan, February 17, 2014. Grandparents, Billy & Mary Keenan.
Deaths Congregational love and sympathy are extended to: Family & friends, on the death of, Margery (Timi) S. Short, February 16, 2014.

Great Alaska Sporting Clay Classic

Jerry & Mary Frances Jowers, on the death of his grandmother, Lulu Mae Sutton Jowers, February 14, 2014. Great grandchild, Catherine Jowers.
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.

The Psalms will be the focus of our Lenten study. Beginning Ash Wednesday, March 5, and culminating with Easter, April 20, we will look at Lent through the thoughts, feelings, and worship of the Psalm writers. Daily devotionals reflecting on the Psalms will be distributed throughout the forty days of Lent, and Sunday Sermons will come from the Psalms, as well. Please contact Dr. Mark Durrett about writing a devotional (mdurrett@eastminsterpres.org) and contact Julie McDaniel (jmcdaniel@eastminsterpres.org) if you would like to order a copy of N.T. Wrights book, The Case fOr Psalms. The cost of the book is $13.00.

Looking at Lent through the Psalms

Dusty Bibles lead to Dirty Lives

Dont miss out! Send your information to share with the congregation to tcarter@eastminsterpres.org. Please have your information in by Wednesday, March5, to be shared in our next newsletter on March 16, 2014.

Deadline for UPDATE

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Update for March 2, 2014

We have begun sign-ups for photography sessions for our new directory. Watch for weekend sign-ups or visit our website to schedule your photography appointment.. Remember, early sign-ups will get the first choice of times! Dates: March 25 - 29 April 1 - 5 April 8 - 12 Tuesday - Friday - 2:00 - 9:00 PM Saturday - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Photos will be taken on the Second Floor of the CLC in rooms 263 - 261. Each participating family will receive a complimentary 8x10 portrait and directory and have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits to share with family & friends. We look forward to seeing you!

Our New Photo Directory Needs You!

SerVIng on SundaY March 2

OFFICERS PRAYER: Elder Steve Searcy DEACONS: Brian Blackwelder, Abbot Carnes Elder Bill McDow (Jubilee) Deacon Coke Mann (Jubilee) Ushers: Bill Coggins, Randy Liggitt GREETERS: (9:00) Ginger Foster Bill & Linda Gillespie Simpson & Kathy Fant Paulette & Buddy Freeman (11:15) Bill & Jane Francis Pat Fuller Madison & Lisa Dye Jim & Gina Crosby INFANT ROOM - CLC 115 (9:00) Jason & Ashley Burbage (11:15) Melissa & Ryan Gentry TODDLER ROOM - CLC 117 (9:00) Nathan & Kennedy Natvig (11:15) April & Alex Getz 2-K ROOM - CLC 119 (9:00) Brian & Ashley Fitzgerald (11:15) Charity & Josh Ard CHILDRENS CHURCH 101 - 3K (9:00) Matt & Andrea Reynolds (11:15) Matt & Kelty Riddle CHILDRENS CHURCH 103 - 4K (9:00) Cam & Carrie Smith (11:15) Tommy & Heather Stallworth CHILDRENS CHURCH 106 - 5K (9:00) Elise Lumpkin (11:15) Richards & Jennifer McCrea

Eastminster Day School Spring Arts Auction

March 13, 7 - 10 p.m. at Leaside (100 E Exchange Blvd ) The Eastminster Day School Parents Organization invites all adults to attend the EDS Spring Arts Auction for a fun evening to benefit the Day School. This event features a silent auction with fantastic prizes, a live auction, entertainment, and hors doeuvres. Tickets are $35 before March 1, and $40 March 1 and after. To purchase a ticket, contact Melissa Gentry at mfgentry@hotmail.com or 803-5461803. If you or your business would like to sponsor the event or donate an item for the silent auction, please contact Jenny Brown at jennybrown@synovus.com or 803-622-7207 by March 1st. Thank you for your support!

Sportsmans Banquet - April 3

The Sportsman Banquet is Thursday, April 3 beginning at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. This years speaker, Dan Reeves, spent 23 years coaching for the Denver Broncos, New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons. He played or coached in a record nine Super Bowls. He attended the University of South Carolina, where he played quarterback from 1962-1964. In 1977 he was inducted into the schools Athletic Hall of Fame. In addition to wild game and not so wild game, there will be door prizes and a silent auction. The cost is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 8 years of age and under. You can sign up on line at www.eastminsterpres. org. If you would like to help with promoting the event, cooking, or the Silent Auction, please contact Kit Pound at kitpound@earthlink.net.