EASTMINSTER UPDATE

Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

Volume 38 Number 25 August 10, 2014
803-256-1654 / www.eastminsterpres.org
Dear Eastminster Family,
It is time!!! That is the title of the email that came from the high
school swim coach to our 16-year-old daughter, Grace. The general
theme of the communication was that great commitment will lead to
great results. Just a few days before that email, there was another this
one from the lead teacher of the academic program in which Grace
participates. It was an invitation to learn how to take advantage of the research resources at
Thomas Cooper Library at the University. Seeing these made me wonder: Who advocates
for God?
The challenge so many of us face is not a shortage of opportunities. Having a wide vari-
ety of opportunities can be good. The challenge is in prioritizing, choosing how and where
to spend our time. How often it is that we let the good rob us of the best. Academics
and extra-curricular activities are important, but intellectual and athletic success without
an underlying foundation of purpose, direction, and identity is like having the wind fill the
sails of a sailboat with no centerboard and no rudder. The boat is doomed to capsize or to
be blown dangerously to and fro.
There is nothing as important in all of life as knowing God. Experiencing the freedom
and love of God in Jesus Christ gives us identity, direction, and purpose that will help us for
a lifetime, indeed for eternity. The Holy Spirit enables us to not merely know about God,
but to know our Lord and to be in communion with him. And the church is the unique
gathering of imperfect people where God chooses to make Himself known and to pour
Himself out.
Worship, serve, give, pray, and study. Be intentional about growing in Christ. Bit by bit,
week by week, for our children and for ourselves, walking with one another in good times
and bad, drawn together by Gods Spirit, let us gather together to thank and serve the One
who alone gives light in the darkness and life even in the face of death.
Rally Day is Sunday, August 17. We will return to the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. worship
schedule, the full range of Sunday school classes will resume, and new opportunities like the
Kerygma Bible Study will begin. What is important to you? What really matters in your
life? Now is the time to start living it.
In joy,
Brad
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
Rev. Jonathan S. Wagner
Associate Pastor
Mr. Croskeys Royall
Director of Childrens Ministries
Mrs. Fredna Lee
Director of Music Ministries
Mrs. Lucy Corley & Mrs. Anita Poole
EDS Day School Co-Directors
Mr. William L. Collins, Jr.
Business Manager
Ms. Julie McDaniel
Service Coordinator
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, AUGUST 10
10:00 - Jubilee
10:15 a.m. - Sanctuary, Gym
Youth Sunday
Walking Trough Galatians, Sermon 11
Reaping a Harvest
Galatians 6:7-10
From
Wilderness
To Wonder
Exodus For Followers
Of Jesus
DAILY CALENDAR
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10
8:45 Choir Rehearsals
Jubilee Band Practice
9:00 Combined Adult Sunday School
10:00 Jubilee Worship
10:15 Sanctuary Worship
10:30 Childrens Church
11:15 Home Communion
4:45 Childcare
5:00 PEACE Service
6:30 Youth Leader Dinner
MONDAY, AUGUST 11
7:00 Mens Prayer Breakfast
7:30 Property Committee
8:00 EDS Staff Mtg.
9:00 Count Team
Fifty Plus Exercise Class
12:00 Worship Ministry Mtg.
2:00 Pastors Mtg.
2:30 Program Staff Mtg.
3:10 Staff Mtg.
5:30 Stephen Ministry Leaders Mtg.
6:00 Stephen Ministry Mtg.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
8:00 EDS CPR class
8:30 OCA Mtg.
9:00 Drop-In Nursery
Youth Council
10:00 Senior Fitness
11:45 Tuesday Lunch
12:00 Communications Committee
NED Mtg.
1:00 Footcare Ministry
3:00 Exercising for Arthritis
5:00 CHAMPS Steering Comm.
5:30 Zumba Fitness
6:00 Handbell Rehearsal
6:30 Congregational Care
7:00 Scottish Country Dancing
Zumba Fitness

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
9:00 Drop-In Nursery
Fifty Plus Exercise Class
9:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14
9:00 Drop-In Nursery
10:00 Senior Fitness
3:00 Exercising for Arthritis
7:00 Zumba Fitness
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
9:00 Fifty Plus Exercise Class
11:00 Support Staff Mtg.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
RALLY DAY AUGUST 17
Worship Service Return to 9:00 and 11:15 a.m.
2014-2015 Sunday School Classes 10:00 a.m.
Fireside Class
The class will take a journey as disciples following the steps of Jesus and his travels, using
Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus by Wayne Stiles. This class is a group of mixed ages, both
single and married, with and without kids, held in room 353 of the CE building. Contact: Jeff
Burden, 312-2867, or Peter Zornow, 730-7570, or email firesideclass@eastminsterpres.org.
Frank Harden Class
The class seeks to grow their relationships with God. The class consists primarily of older
adults but is open to anyone. Held in room 350 of the CE building. Contact: Frank Brown,
776-4471, or email hardenclass@eastminsterpres.org.
Gift Class
Join us as we Grow In Faith Together! This class consists of young adults from college age to
early 30s. Held in room 256 of the CE building. Contacts: Charlie or Laura Irick, 269-4235
or 553-5537, or email giftclass@eastminsterpres.org.
Hope Class
We grow spiritually through group discussion and lively teaching. The class is a mix of single
and married people ranging in age from late 30s to late 50s. ALL ages are welcome!
Located in the CLC building, rooms 269-271. Contact: Greg Moise, 429-3189, Jennifer Ray-
field, 917-0064, or Matt Reynolds, 783-3399, or email hopeclass@eastminsterpres.org.
Ichthus/Disciples
Our class is dedicated to Bible study and discussion. This class is ideal for individuals and
couples who want to study the Bible in a small class setting. Room 355 CE building. Contact:
Della Coulter, 782-4072, or email ichthusclass@eastminsterpres.org.
JOY class
Our class name reflects our seeking to serve Jesus first, Others next, Yourself last. We
welcome soon-to-be parents and parents (married or single) of young children to join us
each week in room 357 of the CE building. Contact: John or Julie Hudson, 782-8935 or email
joyclass@eastminsterpres.org.
Parenting Teens
We use both secular and spiritual material to guide our conversations. Parents of teenag-
ers, pre-teens and anyone seeking honest discussion about living out our faith are welcome.
Rooms 273-275 of the CE building. Contacts: Nancy Smith, 699-0204, or Alison McGowan,
252-3434, or email parentsofteensclass@eastminsterpres.org.
Solid Rock
We are trying to make sense of life and grow in the Spirit, consistently with our Reformed
tradition, through study of the Bible, music and art, and social time together. Individuals and
couples who prefer a smaller class setting attend this class. Room 358 of the CE building.
Contact: Bick Halligan, 254-4035, or email solidrockclass@eastminsterpres.org.
Spiritual Discoveries
We are a hands-on group, with lively, class-led discussion being a key part of our class time.
We are a group of folks ranging from 40 and up, but all ages are welcome. Held in room
351 of the CE building. Contacts: Jeff and Martha Casto, 776-7407, Ron and Winnie Dew,
691-3765, Herman and Betty Snyder, 776-4086, Anne and Wendle Snapp, 787-8158, or email
discoveriesclass@eastminsterpres.org
Ted Haigler
This class is ideal for men who desire a traditional Sunday school format in a smaller setting,
with ample time given for discussion questions. Men of all ages are welcome. Held in room
352 of the CE building. Contacts: Bill Tarrant, 791-0054, or John Hart, 787-8731, or email
haiglerssleaders@eastminsterpres.org
For additional information about classes please go to www.eastminsterpres.org.
Organizational Meeting
for 2014-2015 Cub Scouts
Jason Anders, the new
Cub Scout Master, is
seeking parents with sons
in the first - fifth grade
interested in participat-
ing in Cub Scouts this
year! If you are inter-
ested in attending an
organizational meeting,
please contact Jason at
janders115@sc.rr.com or
call at (803) 467-7781.
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
Remer Waguespack, 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.
Births
Congratulations and love to:
Duncan & Cade Coggins, on the birth
of their daughter, Amelia Ann Coggins,
July 29, 2014. Grandparents, Frances &
Tommy Coggins. Great grandmother, Ann
Duncan.
Deaths
Congregational love and sympathy
are extended to:
Allison & Louie Harrison, on the death of
her mother, Peggy Seigler, July 24, 2014.
Grandchild, Kathleen Grace Harrison.
Family & friends, on the death of, Win-
feld Phillip Boots Fuller, August 1, 2014.
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.
What we are is
Gods gift to us.
What we become is
our gift to God.
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, August 13, to be shared
in our next newsletter on August 24,
2014.
New Members join July 20
CHARLIE AND MEREDITH SPIRES join by reaffirmation of
faith. They live on Brentwood Drive. Charlie is an investigator,
and Meredith is a broker for Keenan Suggs Insurance.
ANSLEY WHITESIDE joins by reaf-
firmation of faith. She lives on Hagood
Avenue and is a specialist with Columbia
Property Management. She joins husband
Brooks Whiteside and many other family members at East-
minster.
For our loved ones . . .
In memory of Virginia McCracken, given by Coleman Chambliss.
In memory of Toby Cassels, given by Mark & Carolyn McClam.
In memory of Mary Ann McGee, given by Mary Bull Benton.
In memory of Jerry Foster, given by Lock & Tracey Reddic, Phyllis Walker.
In memory of Walter Hayden given by Joseph W. Layton, Carrol Josey & Linda
Bush, Edward & Josephine Laney, Coleman Chambliss.
In honor of Robbie & Lib Foster given by Jim Hudson Lexus.
In honor of Brad Smith, given by Amy, Edwin, Katie, Andrea & Edwin Martin.
In honor of Kathy & Simpson Fant, given by Amy, Edwin, Katie, Andrea & Ed-
win Martin.
KERYGMA Bible Study This introductory course is an encounter with
scripture texts by reading select passages and then participating in discussion about
what you have read. Class begins Sunday, August 17, from 5:00-6:30 PM with
teachers, John Asman and John Arnold, facilitating the discussion and provok-
ing probing questions. The class will be held in room 351 in the CE building with
childcare for ages 5K and under in the drop-in rooms. Cost of the student book
is $30.00. To register for the class, email Julie (jmcdaniel@eastminsterpres.org) or
call her 256-1654 ext. 143.
Adopt-a-Flower Bed Program
A group of dedicated ladies have been weeding and edging the flower beds
along the front walkway and around the Eastminster sign. Our goal is to make the
outside look as good as the inside is going to look at the end of construction. There
are many more beds to weed and edge! If you can help with this project, please call
or e-mail Sharon Derham at 803-787-2690, or derham@earthlink.net
Meet Linda Stefey, Angel Choir Director
Linda has been a music teacher for over 15 years. She has taught
all age levels and currently teaches at Conder ES in Richland District
Two. She has two children, a cat and a puppy. Son, Tyler, will be
heading to college in Northern Virginia, and daughter, Cara, will be
starting Middle School. Linda looks forward to making music with
some of the youngest members in the church!
Angel choir begins on Wednesday, September 3, from 5:10 - 5:55 PM in E-253
Junior choir (Grades 2-6) begins on Wednesday, September 3, from 5:10 - 5:55
PM in E-255, with Fredna Lee as director.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Do you have Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) or know someone who does? Would you
like to have support? Eastminster is forming a support group for RA with others at
EPC with RA. If you would like to be a part of this group, contact Lynn Grandsire
at lgrandsire@eastminsterpres.org or 256-1654 ext. 163. Once the response to the
group is known, an initial meeting will be scheduled.
SPIRES
WHITESIDE
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
3200 Trenholm Road
Columbia, South Carolina 29204
Return Address Requested
Update for August 10, 2014
Nonprofit Org.
US POSTAGE
PAID
Columbia, SC
PERMIT No. 27
SERVING ON SUNDAY
AUGUST 10
OFFICERS PRAYER:
Deacon Caroline Bennett
DEACONS: Alec Chaplin & Jeff Casto
Elder Paul Eaddy (Jubilee)
Elder Pam Halligan (Jubilee)
PEACE SERVICE
Deacon Anne Kleitches, Field Wardlaw
Elder Tara Barr, Jane Brissette
USHERS: Steve Searcy
GREETERS:
(10:15) John & Mary McCants
Sam & Liz Agee
Suzie Wattenbarger
Charlie Weston
Joe & Carol Anderson
Stephen & Holley Van Horn
INFANT ROOM - CLC 115
(9:00) Staff
(10:00) Meredith Cristenberry
TODDLER ROOM - CLC 117
(9:00) Staff
(10:00) Staff
2-K ROOM - CLC 119
(9:00) David & Susanne Hicklin
(10:00) Eliza & Tyler Hudson
CHILDRENS CHURCH 101 - 3K
(10:00) Jim & Jennifer Bowie
CHILDRENS CHURCH 103 - 4K
(10:00) Kalen & Richard Klosky
CHILDRENS CHURCH 106 - 5K
(10:00) Bernie & Susan Kuhn
Israel Through the Eyes of Eastminster
Make plans to attend dinner and an Israel Trip presentation on Wednesday,
August 27, in Thompson Hall from 5:15 - 7:15 p.m. Hear from the trip partici-
pants who journeyed to Israel in January 2014. Save the date!
TRANSITIONS
EPC will prepare and serve dinner for the 200 residents at Transitions Home-
less Shelter on Thursday, August 21. Children as young as 10 are allowed to
serve with their family. 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!
Eastminster Youth Basketball 2014
We are looking forward to organizing another exciting Eastminster Bas-
ketball season. Be sure to include us in your familys plans for this fall. Teams
will be available for boys and girls 2nd grade through high school, and will be
formed based on the availability of coaches and gym space. Registration will be
held from September 1- October 1.
EPC Youth Basketball Coaches
All current EPC youth basketball coaches and those interested in coaching or
helping with basketball, please contact Bill Ketchin at 256-1654 or bketchin@
eastminsterpres.org.
Eastminster Hymnal Campaign (August 1 September 1)
The Presbyterian Publishing Corporation has published a new hymnal,
Glory to God! containing 800 hymns. In addition to our current hymns, this
book will include beloved older hymns and inspirational new hymns. This is a
wonderful way to honor or remember someone by placing a new hymnal in the
sanctuary. It was 1993 when we last purchased new hymnals for the church. A
plate will be placed in each book with the name of the person being honored or
remembered. This would be a wonderful tribute to a child just baptized, being
confirmed or completing Worship Discovery. Pick up an order form from the
reception area, welcome Desk in the CLC, or download from the E-News.
Eastminster Day School
The Eastminster Day School is now accepting applications for part-time
teachers and substitutes - mornings and afternoons. Interested applicants,
please call 771-1512.