Eastminster Presbyterian News

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 09-02-2010

2010-09-03T07:05:00.001-07:00

EASTMINSTERS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

September 2, 2010

CHURCH NEWS

There will be a Congregational Meeting on September 19th following worship to elect the Congregational Nominating Committee. This committee will meet to prayerfully discern nominations for the elder class of 2013. It will be comprised of two current elders and three members of the congregation. Please note that this committee may also play a role in selecting members for the Pastoral Nominating Committee (installed pastor search team), but that is part of an evolving process that is months away. If you should have questions as you prayerfully consider this call please feel free to contact Craig Winebarger at 458-9680 or Karen Shioleno at 275-0052.

Food, Faith and Fellowship every Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. a potluck dinner will be followed at 6:30 p.m. by a time of songs and prayer for the whole family in the outdoor worship space. If it rains, we’ll meet on the stage. This is a wonderful opportunity to relax and recharge- Come join us!

Ladies Circle will meet Thursday September 9th at Carol Irick’s house at 10:00 a.m. We meet once a month in each other’s homes for a time of fellowship and Bible study. This year our study will be Journey’s through Revelation: Apocalyptic Hope for Today. Although brimming with mysterious symbolism, Revelation ultimately is a Christ centered book of hope full of worship and praise. Please join us as we begin this journey. For more information call Carol Irick 423-1401.

The Sr. High and Mid High Youth will have a Pool Party to Kick-off the school year at Barry and Amy Campbell’s home at 10 Hickory Lane, Mauldin, SC 29662 on Sunday, September 12^th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Bring $5.00, a towel and a friend and come see what exciting things we have planned.

Adult Sunday school will kick off on Sunday, September 12^th. A Flyer is available on the table in the commons with many opportunities for you to explore. If there is something you do not see offered, contact Elder Craig Vial- Adult Ministry at 864-871-0204.

AN UNDER 50’s Social and Game Night is planned for September 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. At the Willowcreek Subdivision,2 Clubhouse in Greer, South Carolina. Sign up on the poster board in the Commons to bring a dish, a beverage and a game.

A sign up sheet is also available to request childcare. Call Katie Keller at 292-8764 or Eileen Osteen at 313-2129 with any questions.

If you should have an emergency or someone you know needs pastoral care, please contact the church office at 284-0190 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to

3:00 p.m. If you need assistance after office hours please contact Pastor Steve Vance, cell: 414-0276. You can also send an email to Katie Keller elder in charge of Congregational Care at network62@eastminster.com. Prayer request forms are available each Sunday morning on the welcome table in the commons.

God’s Pantry food donations- Please bring your donations and place them in the basket in the commons each week. Families need food everyday especially during the summer months when children are out of school.

EVENTS for the WEEK of September 2nd-9th

September 5 9:15 a.m. Sunday school

10:30 a.m. Worship-Communion

2 cents-a-meal contributions collected

God’s Pantry food donations

September 6 Church Office is closed

September 7 6:45 a.m. Men’s Bible Study

6:45 -7:45 p.m. Scouts-MPR

September 8 9:30-11:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

5-6 p.m. Children’s choir rehearsal

6:00 p.m. Fellowship & Prayers

6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study

JOYS AND CONCERNS as of Sunday- August 29

Please keep the following EPC family members in your prayers.

Ann Coleman continues to recuperate from her fall.

Pat Watkins passed away Sunday morning. Funeral services were held at Woodlawn Chapel. Please keep Sandy and her family in your prayers.

Eleanor Welfare continues to recuperate from gall bladder surgery.

Gill Seal continues his recuperation at home from rotator cuff surgery.

Tom Hendricks had shoulder surgery and continues with his recuperation from home.

Betty Brantley remains in long term care.

Joe Smith continues to need our prayers

The Stevenson Family received the final pathology report on Taylor. It shows that the tumor is low grade and a malignant brain cancer. But, since they were able to remove the entire tumor and because it is a low grade tumor, it may never come back again. They will follow up with MRIs every 3 months to watch for any recurrence. No chemo or radiation will be necessary.

Wilson Fields shattered a finger on his right hand during a soccer game. He finally saw the hand specialist and is scheduled for surgery on Thursday September 2^nd.

Claire George will have surgery on Friday, September 3^rd in Richmond.

JOYFULLY,

We welcome home those who have been away from their families serving in the military:

Lindy Landers cousin, Joey.

Tony, son-in-law of Gill and Sally Seal. Tony is expected home next week.

SERVING IN THE MILITARY

Mark and Linda Sucher’s nephew James.

Gregg and Elaine Campbell’s nephew, Ryan. .

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

· Congregational Meeting to elect

Nominating team September 19^th

· Middle School Retreat at Bonclarken October 16-17^th

· Men’s Retreat at Camp Buc Oct. 15-17^th

· Presbyterian Women of SA Synod Oct. 22-24, 2010

· Fall Festival October 24^th

Where to find it:

Links- Go to http://www.eastminster.com to view sermons, the most recent monthly Eastminster Edition.

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 08-19-2010

2010-08-20T06:48:00.000-07:00

EASTMINSTERS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

August 19, 2010

CHURCH NEWS

This Sunday we welcome the Rev. STEPHEN R. VANCE as our interim pastor. Steve has been a resident of Greenville since 1998, serving as associate pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church, and following retirement in 2004 as interim associate pastor at Easley Presbyterian and most recently at Fourth Presbyterian. Steve & Vonnie are the parents of a son and daughter and the grandparents of two granddaughters. Vonnie is a member of Fourth where she is a member of the early service choir; hunger committee and a children’s church school teacher.

So spread the word and come celebrate this Sunday as we kick off the school year with “RALLY DAY” invite new friends, old friends, family and co-workers. Invite an Eastminster family that you have not seen in church in a while. Our very own Barry Campbell has stoked up the smoker and is cooking us a BBQ feast. So bring a covered dish to share and we will see you on Sunday morning.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE- Sunday is the deadline for the newsletter. Please email articles to Anitha Samuel at samuel_anitha@yahoo.com. Send items to be included in the newsletter in MS Word format or compatible format.

The Choir rehearses on Sunday mornings at 9:50 a.m. Then during Worship the choir will offer the gift of song to God and the Eastminster congregation. No experience is necessary - please join us!

Food, Faith and Fellowship every Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. Potluck dinner followed at 6:30 p.m. by a time of songs and prayer for the whole family in the outdoor worship space. If it rains, we’ll meet on the stage. This is a wonderful opportunity to relax and recharge- Come join us!

AN UNDER 50’s Social and Game Night is planned for September 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. At the Willowcreek Subdivision,2 Clubhouse in Greer, South Carolina. Bring a dish, a beverage and a game. Call Katie Keller at 292-8764 or Eileen Osteen at 313-2129 with any questions.

The Fellowship Team is looking for a family to host the Sunday Social on August 29^th. See Sharon Daugherty or any Fellowship Team member if you would like to volunteer. The Adult Sunday school class will host September.

“Lift Up Your Hearts! A family of faith is gathering in the beautiful North Carolina Mountains on September 4-6, 2010. Sign up for the Labor Day Family Camp experience. Flyers are available in the commons on the table

Sr. High and Mid High Youth will have a Pool Party Kick-off to the school year at Barry and Amy Campbell’s home at 10 Hickory Lane, Mauldin, SC 29662 on Sunday, September 12^th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Bring $5.00, a towel and a friend and come see what exciting things we have planned.

If you should have an emergency or someone you know needs pastoral care, please contact the church office at 284-0190 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to

EVENTS for the WEEK of August 19 – August 26

August 22 9:15 a.m. Sunday school-“Rally Day”

9:15 a.m. Combined Adult Sunday school

9:50 a.m. Choir Rehearsal

10:30 a.m. Worship-Pastor Steve Vance

11:30 a.m. BBQ-potluck

7:00 p.m. Session

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

August 23 Church Office is closed

August 24 6:45 a.m. Men’s Bible Study

August 25 9:30-11:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

6:00 p.m. Potluck Dinner

6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Fellowship- Outdoor Worship

August 26 7:00 p.m. Worship Team

JOYS AND CONCERNS as of Sunday- August 15

Please keep the following EPC family members in your prayers.

· JOE SMITH continues to need our prayers.

· BETTY BRANTLEY continues to need our prayers.

· PAT WATKINS has been moved to rehab at National Healthcare at 1305 Boiling Springs Rd Greer, SC. She would enjoy visitors or cards.

· SHERM AND SALLY STEVENSON (EPC members who have relocated to Atlanta) their Son Taylor was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He is undergoing testing to determine course of treatment and action.

· GILL SEAL will have outpatient rotator cuff surgery on Thursday August 19^th at St. Francis Downtown.

· ELEANOR WELFARE will have surgery on October 20^th at St. Francis Downtown.

SERVING IN THE MILITARY

Lindy Landers cousin Joey,

Gill and Sally Seals son-in-law Tony,

Mark and Linda Sucher’s nephew James.

Gregg and Elaine Campbell’s nephew, Ryan.

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

· 5^th Annual "Senior Superlative Awards Luncheon” recipient -Sally Seal August 26, at 11:30 am

· Men’s Retreat at Camp Buc Oct. 15-17^th

· Presbyterian Women of SA Synod Oct. 22-24, 2010

· FALL FESTIVAL October 24^th

Where to find it:

Links- Go to http://www.eastminster.com to view sermons, the most recent monthly Eastminster Edition.

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 08-15-2010

2010-08-13T07:24:00.001-07:00

EASTMINSTERS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

August 12, 2010

CHURCH NEWS

Our guest preacher this Sunday, August 15th is the Rev. Dr. Rachel Matthews, LPCI as our guest preacher. Rachel is Presbyterian (USA) minister member of Foothills Presbytery and a pastoral counselor at A Sacred Space Pastoral Counseling and Consultation, LLC, which is housed in Disciples United Methodist Church in Greenville. She and her husband, Rev. Matt Matthews, pastor of St. Giles Presbyterian, have 3 boys, a dog and a cat. They love the beach and movies, and are eagerly awaiting marching band camp at Riverside High School later this month, a real family affair.

A lot is happening next Sunday August 22, the Reverend Stephen Vance, Interim Pastor of Eastminster, will be in the pulpit. Spread the word. Invite new friends, old friends, family and co-workers. Invite an Eastminster family that you have not seen in church in a while. Sunday, August 22^nd is also “Rally Day Sunday”, as we kick off the 2010-2011 Sunday school program. But that is not all, don’t forget to stop by the easel in the commons to sign up to bring a covered dish to go along with the BBQ meal, prepared by our very own Barry Campbell. So come to the celebration, celebrate Rally Day and welcome Pastor Steve and his wife Vonnie to Eastminster.

If you see Sally Seal, be sure to congratulate her on being chosen by Session as Eastminster Presbyterian Church’s honoree at the Fifth Annual "Senior Superlative Awards Luncheon" on Thursday, August 26 at Westminster Presbyterian in Greenville. Sally's talents and gifts to the congregation, along with being a role model to other generations make her an excellent choice. All Eastminster Presbyterian Church seniors are invited to join for lunch and celebrate the honorees from other churches within Foothills Presbytery. Contact the Foothills Presbytery office at 288-5774 by August 18 to make your reservation. The cost is $10.

The Choir rehearses on Sunday mornings at 9:50 a.m. Then during Worship the choir will offer the gift of song to God and the Eastminster congregation. No experience is necessary - please join us!

Back to School supplies for children at Robert Cashion School will be collected from Aug.1^st - Aug. 15^th. Some of the children who attend this school can't afford the things they need to start school, so please consider donating items like pencils and crayons and other supplies when you're shopping for your own children. A complete list is available by the donation box near the office. If you would like to make a monetary donation please put a check with "school supplies" written on the memo line in the box and I will buy supplies for you. Question contact Gail Pocock at 322-7238.

Food, Faith and Fellowship-Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Potluck dinner followed at 6:30 p.m. by a time of songs and prayer for the whole family in the outdoor worship space. If it rains, we’ll meet on the stage. This is a wonderful opportunity to relax and recharge- Come join us!

If you should have an emergency or someone you know needs pastoral care, please contact the church office at 284-0190 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to

3:00 p.m. If you need assistance after office hours please contact Pastor Steve Vance, cell: 414-0276 or home: 242-9100. You can also send an email to Katie Keller elder in charge of Congregational Care at network62@eastminster.com. Prayer request forms are available each Sunday morning on the welcome table in the commons.

EVENTS for the WEEK of August 12 – August 19

August 15 9:15 a.m. Sunday school

9:15 a.m. Combined Adult Sunday school

9:50 a.m. Choir Rehearsal

10:30 a.m. Worship

August 16 Church Office is closed

Pastor Steve Vance arrives at EPC

August 17 6:45 a.m. Men’s Bible Study

7:00 p.m. Worship Team

August 18 9:30-11:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

6:00 p.m. Potluck Dinner

6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Fellowship- Outdoor Worship 6:30-8:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study

JOYS AND CONCERNS as of Sunday- August 8

Please keep the following EPC family members in your prayers.

BONNIE McCOURTIE’S, Aunt Dorothy who is experiencing on-going health issues.

BETTY BRANTLEY

DORIS MCLELLAN

JOE SMITH

PAT WATKINS

SERVING IN THE MILITARY

Lindy Landers cousin Joey,

Gill and Sally Seals son-in-law Tony,

Mark and Linda Sucher’s nephew James.

Gregg and Elaine Campbell’s nephew, Ryan.

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

· Interim Pastor Steve Vance arrives August 16th

· 5^th Annual "Senior Superlative

Awards Luncheon August 26, at 11:30 am

· RALLY DAY August 22^nd

· Men’s Retreat at Camp Buc Oct. 15-17^th

· Presbyterian Women of SA Synod Oct. 22-24, 2010

· FALL FESTIVAL October 24^th

Where to find it:

Links- Go to http://www.eastminster.com to view sermons, the most recent monthly Eastminster Edition.

EASTMINSTERS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER July 22, 2010

2010-08-05T12:12:00.001-07:00

EASTMINSTERS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

August 5, 2010

Greetings from the Transition Team!

As most of you have heard us announce over the past few weeks, the Transition Team with the Session’s approval has offered the Interim Pastor position to Steve Vance, Associate Interim Pastor at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Greenville. We WELCOME Steve and his wife Vonnie to Eastminster! We are thrilled that they will be joining us for our August 22 worship service. More news will follow about a welcome celebration scheduled for that day. The attached biographical and professional sketch provides more of Steve’s background so that you can learn about our new Interim Pastor.

Also, in case you missed the August newsletter, Steve wrote the following cover letter to the congregation:

Greetings Eastminster!

"To all God's people at Eastminster who are in union with Christ Jesus, including the church leaders and helpers: May our loving God and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace."

            I am very much looking forward to sharing with you in the gospel as I join with you in the writing of the next chapter in the life of Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Having been a resident of Greenville since 1998 I have heard of the meaningful and joyful ministry of EPC from your birth, and I am excited and honored to have been asked to serve as your interim pastor. Adapting the Apostle Paul's salutation to the church in Philippi seems so appropriate.

            Over the next few months you will come to know more about me and my journey of faith and ministry, but for now I wish to simply thank you for your faith and patience in the process of pastoral change and for your commitment to Eastminster as a community of worship, service and practice, shaped by your life together as a part of the body of Christ.

            I look forward to getting know all of you and coming to know the intentionality of your ministry and the scope of your mission - truly the most meaningful measure of church.

May the grace Jesus Christ be with you all!

- Steve

As we continue this exciting new chapter in the life of Eastminster, we remind everyone to GET INVOLVED! There are great things going on at EPC, and you’ll find that if you jump in somewhere, it’s SO much fun. If you haven’t completed one of the new updated yellow information forms, please take a minute to do so, and check out the back where there are opportunities to serve such as VBS, debt reduction team, fellowship team, congregational care, teachers for Sunday school etc. And don’t forget to sign up for opportunities to learn: Sunday school classes, bible study/worship on Wednesday evenings, and the choir, a great way to worship God through music.

The Transition Team would like to thank the congregation for its support and continued prayers throughout the IP search process. We were lifted by God’s love and guidance as we humbly represented you in this deeply rewarding search experience. Your Transition Team

Stephen Ridings Vance

Biographical & Professional Sketch

Raised in Ft. Myers, Florida and a graduate of Hanover College, Hanover, Indiana (Class of 1968), Steve holds the Master of Divinity (1981) and Doctor of Ministry (1991) degrees from Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Vance served the Riverside (1981-84) and Lake Shore (1984-92) congregations in Jacksonville, Florida and First Presbyterian Church (1992-98) in Muskegon, Michigan prior to being called to Westminster Presbyterian Church, Greenville, in 1998, retiring in 2004. He since served the Easley Presbyterian Church (2006-07) and Fourth Presbyterian Church (2007-present) as interim associate pastor.

Dr. Vance served in the U.S. Navy 1967-71 being honorably discharged as a Petty Officer 2^nd Class (E-5) Communications Technician. He received training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, IL and Corey Field, Pensacola, FL prior to being stationed at the Naval Communications Station, Wahiawa, Oahu, Hawaii. Prior to responding to God’s call through the church to pursue ordained Christian ministry Steve was a vice president of West Coast Insulation Company in Ft. Myers, FL (1971-75) with responsibly in sales and office management.

The Rev. Vance has served the Presbyterian Church as deacon (1972-75) and elder (1975-76) of the Moorings Presbyterian Church, Naples, FL., and as a member of the Pastor Nominating Committee of that congregation.

During his seminary years Steve served the Bethel Presbyterian Church in the Picket Post Community of Oconee County, South Carolina as summer intern and occasional pulpit supply. Upon graduation he received the Indiantown Small Church Award for his service to that small congregation. His peers selected him as president of their Senior Class at Columbia.

He has chaired presbytery missions committees in both St. Augustine Presbytery and Lake Michigan Presbytery, and led the Mutual Mission Program of St. Augustine Presbytery in its partnership with the Jamaica Ecumenical Mutual Mission over a span of 9 years. As a member of Foothills Presbytery he served on its Witness & Service Committee and on the Committee for Preparation for Ministry. Rev. Vance’s international mission experience includes extensive work in both Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.

Steve and his wife Vonnie were married in 1966 and reside in the North Main Community near downtown Greenville, South Carolina. They are the parents of two children and have two grandchildren. Son Mike and his wife Debby and their daughters Meghan (10) & Helen (7) reside in Asheville, North Carolina. Daughter Elaine and her husband John Myers live in Greenville.

February 2010

CHURCH NEWS

Our guest preacher this Sunday, August 8th is The Reverend Nancy Blakely. Nancy is chaplain at the Rainey Hospice House, Hospice of the Upstate, in Anderson, SC. She and her husband Charlie, also a minister member of Foothills Presbytery, have a daughter Caroline Wood who graduated this May from Princeton Theological Seminary and is pursuing a call to ministry. Nancy and Charlie are involved with InDwellings, a Foothills Presbytery-related ministry to build group homes for adults with developmental disabilities, and do so in loving memory of their daughter, Anne.

Upcoming Guest Preacher’s at Eastminster

August 18 – Reverend Rachel Matthews

August 25 – Reverend Stephen Vance- Interim Pastor

The Choir rehearses on Sunday mornings at 9:50 a.m. Then during Worship the choir will offer the gift of song to God and the Eastminster congregation. No experience is necessary - please join us!

Recruiting of Sunday school and Children’s Worship teachers for the 2010-2011 school year are in progress. If you’re interested in serving this way, please contact Susan Carlson at susantcarlson@gmail.com

Over 50’s Social will attend the Greenville Drive Game this Sunday August 8^th at 7:00 PM. Questions, contact Anita Harley 286-6192 or aharley@charter.net

If you should have an emergency or someone you know needs pastoral care, please contact the church office at 284-0190 during these hours. If you need assistance after office hours please contact Rev. Jim Caprell at cell: 608-0405 or home: 963-5857. You can also send an email to Katie Keller elder in charge of Congregational Care at network62@eastminster.com. Prayer request forms are available each Sunday morning on the welcome table in the commons.

EVENTS for the WEEK of August 5 – August 12

August 5 7:00 p.m. Worship Team

August 8 9:15 a.m. Sunday school

9:15 a.m. Combined Adult Sunday school

9:50 a.m. Choir Rehearsal

10:30 a.m. Worship

August 9 Church Office is closed

August 10 6:45 a.m. Men’s Bible Study

August 11 9:30-11:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

6:00 p.m. Potluck Dinner

6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Fellowship- Outdoor Worship 6:30-8:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study

JOYS AND CONCERNS as of Sunday- August 1

Please keep the following EPC family members in your prayers.

BONNIE McCOURTIE’S, Aunt Dorothy who is experiencing on-going health issues.

BETTY BRANTLEY

DORIS MCLELLAN

JOE SMITH

PAT WATKINS

SERVING IN THE MILITARY

Lindy Landers cousin Joey,

Gill and Sally Seals son-in-law Tony,

Mark and Linda Sucher’s nephew James.

Gregg and Elaine Campbell’s nephew, Ryan.

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

· Interim Pastor Steve Vance arrives August 16th

· 5^th Annual "Senior Superlative

Awards Luncheon August 26, at 11:30 am

· RALLY DAY August 22^nd

· Men’s Retreat at Camp Buc Oct. 15-17^th

· Presbyterian Women of SA Synod Oct. 22-24, 2010

· FALL FESTIVAL October 24^th

Where to find it:

Links- Go to http://www.eastminster.com to view sermons, the most recent monthly Eastminster Edition.

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 0729-2010

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EASTMINSTERS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

July 29, 2010

CHURCH NEWS

Our guest preacher this Sunday, August 1^st is the Reverend Julie Dunson Meredith. Julie is the Director of Volunteers and Outreach at Safe Harbor - a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safe shelter and services for victims of domestic violence and their children in Greenville, Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee counties. Prior to her calling to Safe Harbor, Julie served as the Associate Pastor at Fountain Inn Presbyterian Church. She received her BA from Furman University and her M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary. Julie lives in Greenville with her husband, Trey Meredith.

Upcoming Guest Preacher’s at Eastminster

August 11 – Reverend Nancy Blakely

August 18 – Reverend Rachel Matthews

August 25 – Reverend Stephen Vance- Interim Pastor

The Choir will rehearse on Sunday mornings at 9:50 a.m. Then during Worship the choir will offer the gift of song to God and the Eastminster congregation. No experience is necessary - please join us!

The Fellowship Team is looking for someone to host the August Sunday Social. See Sharon or any Fellowship Team member if you would like to volunteer. The Adult Sunday school class will host September.

We are recruiting Sunday school and Children’s Worship teachers for the 2010-2011 school year. If you’re interested in serving this way, please contact Susan Carlson at susantcarlson@gmail.com

Over 50’s Social will attend a Greenville Drive Game on Sunday August 8^th at 7:00 PM. Questions, contact Anita Harley 286-6192 or aharley@charter.net

EVENTS for the WEEK of July 29-August 5

August 1 9:15 a.m. Sunday school

9:15 a.m. Combined Adult Sunday school

9:50 a.m. Choir Rehearsal

10:30 a.m. Worship-Communion

2 cents a meal donations

God’s Pantry Food Donations

August 2 Church Office is closed

August 3 6:45 a.m. Men’s Bible Study

Church Office Hours back to 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

August 4 9:30-11:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

6:00 p.m. Potluck Dinner

6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Fellowship- Outdoor Worship 6:30-8:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study

August 5 7:00 p.m. Worship Team

JOYS AND CONCERNS as of Sunday- July 25

Please keep the following EPC family members in your prayers.

· JOE SMITH continues to need our prayers.

· BETTY BRANTLEY continues to need our prayers.

· PAT WATKINS continues to need our prayers.

SERVING IN THE MILITARY

Lindy Landers cousin Joey,

Gill and Sally Seals son-in-law Tony,

Mark and Linda Sucher’s nephew James.

Gregg and Elaine Campbell’s nephew, Ryan.

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

· 5^th Annual "Senior Superlative

Awards Luncheon August 26, at 11:30 am

· RALLY DAY August 22^nd

· Men’s Retreat at Camp Buc Oct. 15-17^th

· Presbyterian Women of SA Synod Oct. 22-24, 2010

· FALL FESTIVAL October 24^th

Where to find it:

Links- Go to http://www.eastminster.com to view sermons, the most recent monthly Eastminster Edition.

EASTMINSTERS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER July 22, 2010

2010-07-22T08:16:00.001-07:00

EASTMINSTERS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

July 22, 2010

CHURCH NEWS

· Our guest preacher this Sunday, July 25th is The Reverend Nancy Blakely Nancy is chaplain at the Rainey Hospice House, Hospice of the Upstate, in Anderson, SC. She and her husband Charlie, also a minister member of Foothills Presbytery, have a daughter Caroline Wood who graduated this May from Princeton Theological Seminary and is pursuing a call to ministry. June 15, 2010 marked the 30th anniversary of Nancy's installation to a pastorate in the state of South Carolina.

· Upcoming Guest Preacher’s at Eastminster

August 1 – Reverend Julie Meredith

August 11 – Reverend Nancy Blakely

August 18 – Reverend Rachel Matthews

August 25 – Reverend Stephen Vance- Interim Pastor

· The Choir will rehearse on Sunday mornings at 9:50 a.m. Then during Worship the choir will offer the gift of song to God and the Eastminster congregation. No experience is necessary - please join us!

· Thank you Gail and Rich Pocock for hosting last Sunday’s Social Time. You too can be a Host the month of August is available. See Sharon or any Fellowship Team member if you would like to volunteer. The Adult Sunday school class will host September.

· The Summer Adult Sunday school will meet in the Resource Center in the Presbytery building at 9:15 a.m. The next two Sunday’s John Supra will lead studies on a book concerning Christianity and evolution.

· Sunday school teachers needed! No experience necessary! We are looking for someone to teach 3^rd-5^th graders this Sunday 7/25. There are also a few remaining spots on August 1^st and August 15^th. Please contact Scott Carlson at scott@schneidertree.com if you’re available. Many thanks to those that have shared their time and talents with our children this summer!

· We are recruiting Sunday school and Children’s Worship teachers for the 2010-2011 school year. If you’re interested in serving this way, please contact Susan Carlson at susantcarlson@gmail.com

· “A short meeting of the Mortgage Retirement Team will be held this Sunday, July 25, 2010 immediately following worship. The Mortgage Retirement Team explores creative ways to reduce Eastminster’s mortgage as a means of directing more of our resources toward outreach and ministry opportunities. If you have questions, or would like to participate on this team, but are unable to attend this meeting, please provide your telephone number and email address (if available) to either Mike Armor at 423-1111 and m.armor@atepgroup.com or Bill Twitty at 458-9754 and btwitty@charter.net

· Back to School supplies for children at Robert Cashion School will be collected from Aug.1^st - Aug. 15^th. Some of the children who attend this school can't afford the things they need to start school, so please consider donating items like pencils and crayons and other supplies when you're shopping for your own children. A complete list is available by the donation box near the office. If you would like to make a monetary donation please put a check with "school supplies" written on the memo line in the box and I will buy supplies for you. Question contact Gail Pocock at 322-7238.

· Food, Faith and Fellowship-Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Potluck dinner followed at 6:30 p.m. by a time of songs and prayer for the whole family in the outdoor worship space. If it rains, we’ll meet on the stage. This is a wonderful opportunity to relax and recharge- Come join us!

· Over 50’s Social will attend a Greenville Drive Game on Sunday August 8^th at 7:00 PM. Questions, contact Anita Harley 286-6192 or aharley@charter.net

· Calling all Cooks or Wannabe COOKS!!! This coming Thursday evening July 22^nd at 7:00 p.m. in our fabulous kitchen, Anita Harley will be working with Phyllo (fillo) dough. We will make an appetizer and a dessert using this flaky wonderful dough! So please call or email Anita at 286-6192 aharley@chartr.net if you plan to be there and haven’t signed up yet. Please bring $5.00 to cover cost of ingredients.

· If you should have an emergency or someone you know needs pastoral care, please contact the church office at 284-0190 during these hours. If you need assistance after office hours please contact Rev. Jim Caprell at cell: 608-0405 or home: 963-5857. You can also send an email to Katie Keller elder in charge of Congregational Care at network62@eastminster.com. Prayer request forms are available each Sunday morning on the welcome table in the commons.

· God’s Pantry food donations. Please bring your donations and place them in the basket in the commons each week. Families need food everyday especially during the summer months when children are out of school.

EVENTS for the WEEK of July 22-29

July 22 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cooking Class-Harely

July 25 9:15 a.m. Sunday school

9:15 a.m. Combined Adult Sunday school

9:50 a.m. Choir Rehearsal

10:30 a.m. Worship

July 27 6:45 a.m. Men’s Bible Study

July 28 9:30-11:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

6:00 p.m. Potluck Dinner

6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Fellowship- Outdoor Worship 6:30-8:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study

JOYS AND CONCERNS as of Sunday- July 18

Please keep the following EPC family members in your prayers.

· JOE SMITH continues to need our prayers.

· BETTY BRANTLEY continues to need our prayers.

· PAT WATKINS continues to need our prayers.

SERVING IN THE MILITARY

Lindy Landers cousin Joey,

Gill and Sally Seals son-in-law Tony,

Mark and Linda Sucher’s nephew James.

Gregg and Elaine Campbell’s nephew, Ryan.

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

· Worship Team August 5^th-7:00 p.m.

· 5^th Annual "Senior Superlative

Awards Luncheon August 26, at 11:30 am

· RALLY DAY August 22^nd

· Men’s Retreat at Camp Buc Oct. 15-17^th

· Presbyterian Women of SA Synod Oct. 22-24, 2010

· FALL FESTIVAL October 24^th

Where to find it:

Links- Go to http://www.eastminster.com to view sermons, the most recent monthly Eastminster Edition.

Early announcements

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"EARLY ANNOUNCMENTS"

Calling all Cooks or Wannabe COOKS!!!

This coming Thursday evening July 22^nd at 7:00 p.m. in our fabulous kitchen, Anita Harley will be working with Phyllo (fillo) dough.

We will make an appetizer and a dessert using this flaky wonderful dough!

So please call or email Anita at 286-6192 aharley@chartr.net if you plan to be there and haven't signed up yet.

Please bring $5.00 to cover cost of ingredients.

Sunday school teachers are needed for both mid and senior high youth this fall.

Please prayerfully consider this opportunity to share your gifts with our youth.

Contact Beverly George at bevmgeorge@gmail.com if you have questions or want to say yes!

EASTMINSTERS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER July 15, 2010

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EASTMINSTERS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
July 15, 2010

CHURCH NEWS

·         Our guest preacher this Sunday, July 18th is the Rev. Dr. Robert D. Taylor. Robert is a retired Minister and served as Executive Presbyter for Foothills Presbytery for 25 years before retiring in 1998. Dr. Taylor lives in Greer and has three sons and two grandsons. His wife, Juliane, is an active Elder in the St. Giles Presbyterian Church. Eastminster Presbyterian Church was a dream of his and he worked diligently to get it started before his retirement, so being here is a special day for him.

·         Upcoming Guest Preacher at Eastminster
July 25^th- Rev. Nancy Blakely

·         The Choir will rehearse on Sunday mornings at 9:50 a.m. Then during Worship the choir will offer the gift of song to God and the Eastminster congregation. No experience is necessary - please join us!

·         Please join our host and hostess Rich and Gail Pocock in the back of the church this Sunday for another Social Sunday gathering immediately following worship.

·          Summer Adult Sunday school meets in the Resource Center in the Presbytery building at 9:15 a.m.

·         Back to School supplies for children at Robert Cashion School will be collected from Aug.1^st - Aug. 15^th. Some of the children who attend this school can't afford the things they need to start school, so please consider donating items like pencils and crayons and other supplies when you're shopping for your own children. A complete list is available by the donation box near the office. If you would like to make a monetary donation please put a check with "school supplies" written on the memo line in the box and I will buy supplies for you. Thanks so much for helping needy little students again this year! Question contact Gail Pocock at 322-7238.

·         On Wednesday evenings plan to attend a Fellowship gathering at 6:00 p.m. at EPC. This will be a family friendly time of music and prayer in our outdoor worship space. In the event of rain we'll meet on the stage. A Potluck dinner will immediately follow at 6:30 p.m.  Come join your church family in praise and fellowship!

·         Over 50's Social will attend a Greenville Drive Game on Sunday August 8^th at 7:00 PM. Questions, contact Anita Harley 286-6192 or aharley@charter.net

·         The deadline for the August newsletter is this Sunday July 18^th.    Please email articles to Anitha Samuel at samuel_anitha@yahoo.com. Send items to be included in the newsletter in MS Word format or compatible format.

·         If you are planning to use Eastminster during the 2010-2011 school year please contact the church office to schedule your dates on the master calendar before the office begins receiving outside requests.

·         Cooking Class Reminder! For those who have signed up, Thursday, July 22 from 6:30-8:30 in Clarke's Kitchen. Anita Harley will be cooking up something exciting to share with us.   Bring $5 to cover food costs. For questions or more information, email Carol Stewart, carolbstewart@aol.com.   Bless the Cook Who Serves Love and Laughter.

·         If you should have an emergency or someone you know needs pastoral care, please contact the church office at 284-0190 during these hours. If you need assistance after office hours please contact Rev. Jim Caprell at cell: 608-0405 or home: 963-5857. You can also send an email to Katie Keller elder in charge of Congregational Care at network62@eastminster.com. Prayer request forms are available each Sunday morning on the welcome table in the commons.

·         God's Pantry food donations. Please bring your donations and place them in the basket in the commons each week. Families need food everyday especially during the summer months when children are out of school.

EVENTS for the WEEK of July 15-224
July 18                         9:15 a.m. Sunday school
                                                9:15 a.m. Combined Adult Sunday school
9:50 a.m. Choir Rehearsal
                                                10:30 a.m. Worship
                                                NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
            July 20                         6:45 a.m. Men's Bible Study
            July 21                         9:30-11:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study
                                                6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Fellowship- Outdoor Worship                                                   6:30 p.m. Potluck Dinner
                                                6:30-8:30 p.m. Women's Bible Study
                                                7:00 p.m. Outreach
                                                7:00 p.m. Membership Team
            July 22                         6-7:30 p.m. Cooking Class with Anita Harley

JOYS AND CONCERNS as of Sunday- July 11
Please keep the following EPC family members in your prayers.
·         GAGE KELLER'S friend Sam is having open heart surgery this week.

·         JOE SMITH continues to need our prayers.
·         BETTY BRANTLEY continues to need our prayers.
·         PAT WATKINS continues to need our prayers.

SERVING IN THE MILITARY
Lindy Landers cousin Joey,
Gill and Sally Seals son-in-law Tony,
Mark and Linda Sucher's nephew James.
Gregg and Elaine Campbell's nephew, Ryan.

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
·         Worship Team                                               August 5^th-7:00 p.m.
·         5^th Annual "Senior Superlative
      Awards Luncheon                                         August 26, at 11:30 am
·         RALLY DAY                                                    August 22^nd
·         Men's Retreat at Camp Buc                                    Oct. 15-17^th
·         Synod of South Atlantic Annual Meeting   Oct. 22-24, 2010
·         FALL FESTIVAL                                             October 24^th

Where to find it:
Links-
Go to http://www.eastminster.com to view sermons, the most recent monthly Eastminster Edition.

EASTMINSTERS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER July 15, 2010

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EASTMINSTERS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER June 3, 2010

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Forward any announcements to sherry@eastminster.com by Friday afternoon.

CHURCH NEWS

· This Sunday, June 6th our guest preacher is The Reverend Nancy Blakely. Please support our guest preachers during this time of transition.

· Please volunteer to help as a substitute during the Summer!

We need YOU!

Summer is quickly approaching and all of our teachers are looking forward to a well deserved vacation! Starting June 6^th, we’re launching the Subs of Summer campaign to fill those spots. For 10 weeks, we’ll need 4-5 people each Sunday to teach Preschool and Elementary Sunday school and Children’s Worship. This is a great opportunity for someone that can’t commit to an entire school year, but can manage a Sunday or two in the summer. All lessons and materials will be provided- no experience required! If you’re interested in helping out, please contact Scott Carlson at scott@schneidertree.com or 449-0391

· Social Sundays have been a great fellowship gathering time and I am looking for volunteers to host on the following dates right after worship service: June 20, August 22 and September 19. Your family can host or your church committee members or Sunday school class can host. The Thursday morning ladies circle graciously hosted last month's social Sunday. Ask them how easy it was. See any of the following Fellowship Team members if you would like to host. Sharon Daugherty, Lindy Landers, Eileen Osteen, Jane Couch or Lisa Ferney.

· The Outreach Team invites you to join us on June 16th at 7pm for our monthly meeting where we will host guest speaker Arelis Moore from Cafe Cultura. Cafe Cultura is one of the agencies that Eastminster is currently partnered with and we look forward to learning how we can build on that relationship for future endeavors. We invite everyone to come. This is an excellent time to learn more about Outreach at EPC and about Cafe Cultura.

We will meet again on July 21st at 7pm to prepare for our Fall Season.

· Cooking Classes This Summer! Join us for our first cooking class.

Thursday, June 24 from 6:30-8:30 in Clarke’s Kitchen. Stephanie Benbenek will teach us how to make a wonderful Lowcountry dish of shrimp and grits. Thursday, July 22, Anita Harley will be cooking up something exciting to share with us. The classes are limited to 12 participants, so if you’d like to participate, email Sherry Hirt at sherry@eastminster.com. Bring $5 to cover food costs. For questions or more information, email Carol Stewart, carolbstewart@aol.com. Bless the Cook Who Serves Love and Laughter.

· The choir rehearses on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. After rehearsal then we will offer the gift of song to God and the Eastminster congregation during the morning worship. No experience is necessary - please join us!

· Here we Go! THOSE 50 AND OVER ARE ON THE MOVE …..

THEY’RE HEADING TO FURMAN TO GET IN THE GROOVE.

OUTSIDE AT TWILIGHT THE JAZZ WILL BEGIN …..

BRING DINNER AND BLANKET OR CHAIR TO SIT IN.

THURSDAY JUNE 17TH WE’LL ALL MEET THERE…..

THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER WILL FILL THE AIR!!!!!!

Come relax join the fun! Betty, Jane and Sharon

· The church office summer hours are, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. If you should have an emergency orsomeone you know needs pastoral care, please contact the church office at 284-0190 during these hours. If you need assistance after office hours please contact Rev. Jim Caprell at cell: 608-0405 or home: 963-5857. You can also send an email to Katie Keller elder in charge of Congregational Care at network62@eastminster.com. Prayer request forms are available each Sunday morning on the welcome table in the commons.

· God’s Pantry food donations. Please bring your donations and place them in the basket in the commons.

EVENTS for the WEEK of June 6-10

June 6 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal 9:15 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. Worship-Communion 2 cents a meal God’s Pantry

June 7 Church office hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

June 8 6:45 a.m. Men’s Bible Study

June 9 9:30-11:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study- childcare provided 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study-childcare provided 7:00 p.m. Mortgage Retirement meeting

JOYS AND CONCERNS as of Sunday- May 30

Please keep the following EPC family members in your prayers.

· SYLVIA MEYER was moved into Rolling Green last weekend. Please keep Hans, Armin, Nasim, Yasmin and Mimi in your prayers as they adjust to the transition.

· JOE SMITH continues to need our prayers.

· BETTY BRANTLEY continues to need our prayers.

SERVING IN THE MILITARY

Lindy Landers cousin Joey,

Gill and Sally Seals son-in-law Tony,

Mark and Linda Sucher’s nephew James.

Gregg and Elaine Campbell’s nephew, Ryan.

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

· Sr. High Youth Montreat Conference June 13-19^th

· Vacation Bible School at EPC June 27-30^th

· RALLY DAY August 22^nd

· Men’s Retreat at Camp Buc Oct. 15-17^th

Where to find it:

Links-

Go to http://www.eastminster.com to view sermons, the most recent monthly Eastminster Edition.