February 2016 - Eastminster Presbyterian Church

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Volume 28 Issue 2
February 1, 2016
Tim’s Tidings
Inside this issue:
Tim’s Tidings
1
Children, Youth &
Families
2
Announcements
3
Volunteer Ops &
Upcoming Events
5
Recent Church
Events
6
Appreciation
Acknowledgements
Habitat Update
8
Help Wanted
9
Feb/Mar Birthdays
& Anniversaries
10
Calendar
11
Session Summary
12
Financial Report/
Memorials/Sermon
Series/
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Led by the Holy Spirit,
Eastminster exists to
Invite into Fellowship,
Equip for Service,
Reach Out in Support,
& Serve Our World
for Jesus Christ.”
Eastminster
Presbyterian Church
106 N. Riverside Dr.
Indialantic, FL 32903
321.723.8371
On February 10, we start the season of
Lent with an Ash Wednesday service at
7:00 p.m. For centuries Lent has been
and is now a time of self examination
and spiritual growth. Christians try to
shed that which holds them back from
God and to initiate that which draws
them closer to God. We seek to move
from soul sickness to health.
What would God have
you do and not do this
Lent? These actions are
not meant to win
“brownie points” with
God. They are meant to
remind us of God’s
provision, power,
purpose, and presence.
They are small steps towards a closer
Some examples of shedding the bad and relationship with God.
initiating the good include:
In the end, seeking to know and do God’s
Eating less and exercising more.
will is the task Jesus took on followed all
the way to the cross so that we might be
Going to bed earlier, waking up and
spending time in quiet contemplation. free to enjoy an eternal relationship with
our Creator. We’ll see that in Scripture as
Reading the Gospel of Mark or other
we continue our examination of the Gospel
scripture daily instead of watching a
of Mark on Wednesdays at noon and
TV show.
weekends in worship during Lent.
Giving up dessert and taking a walk.
Praying throughout the day several times The Holy Spirit draws us together to
instead of checking email as
celebrate, worship, remember, uplift,
regularly.
serve, and reconcile as Christ’s very body.
Spending time helping/relating to others
As we personally draw closer to God
rather than shopping or sitting alone. through spiritual disciplines, the whole
Giving more to charity and spending less body, even Eastminster Presbyterian
on self.
Church, grows more vital and vibrant.
Worshipping more and balancing our
May this Lent be a time of growing spiritual
time spent doing other things.
health, individually… and together!
Giving up bad habits to seek to be
Christ’s hands and feet on earth.
Blessings,
Complaining less and encouraging
others more.
Stopping believing negative “self talk”
and “living into” being a uniquely
Wednesday—Lenten
gifted and blessed person created
“Music
and Meditation”
by a loving God who has plans and
Begins
February 17th
purposes for us at all stages of life.
11:40 a.m.—Music
12:00 Noon—Worship
12:30 p.m.—Lunch
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CALENDAR
WORSHIP
Contemporary Saturdays, 6:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
Traditional Sundays, 10:00 am
Sanctuary
CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES
Contact: Director Julie Rogers-Martin 608-8086, jmartin@epcfl.org
Eastminster Power and Light Schedule—Saturdays 4:00-8:00 PM
Date
Activity
Sunday School 8:45 am (all ages)
Meeting Room
Feb 6
Youth Choir 4 pm and 7 pm to prepare for worship leadership on Feb 20
Feb 13
Faith Soup Making for the Homeless
Nursery provided for
worship services, Sunday
school & special events
Feb 20
Ice skating at Iceplex
Feb 27
Active Games and Envelope Decorating for fundraiser
CONGREGATIONAL
PRAYER TIME
Mondays, 7:30 pm, Library
LADIES NIGHT OUT—Join us for our monthly Ladies
Night Out which will be held on Monday, February 22nd
from 6:30—8:30 p.m. at The Mansion, Melbourne. Need for
the cares of the world to ebb away? Call Julie Rogers-Martin
for more information. Join us for fellowship, fun, and
meaningful conversation.
PRESBYTERIAN
WOMEN 2nd Tuesday, 1 pm, Library
MEN’S BREAKFAST
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7am,
Blueberry Muffin
HIS HANDS
3rd Tuesday, 10:30 am,
Meeting room
BROWN BAG
BIBLE BUNCH
Wednesdays, noon,
Library
MUSIC CALENDAR
HANDBELLS Genesis Ringers Tuesdays, 10-11 am,
Handbell Room
Alleluia Bells Wednesdays, 6:30 pm,
Handbell Room
ADULT CHOIR Rehearsals Thurs., 7 pm
and Sundays, 9:00 am,
Choir Room
CHILDREN’S MUSIC
PROGRAM
Ages 5-11
Wed. 1:45—3:00 p.m.
Sun. 8:45—9:45 a.m.
Melvin Hall
(cont’d. on page 6)
SUNDAY MORNING CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS—are continuing! We
have three (3) classes held each Sunday from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. The Narrative
Lectionary Curriculum will follow the sermon lessons so children, youth, and their
families will be able to discuss the same scripture passages.
8:45-9:45
8:45-9:30
9:30-9:45
10-11:00
Youth Sunday School (Youth Room) Grades 6-12
Children’s Choir (Melvin Hall) Ages 5-11
Snacks and Recreation (Dolphin Room/Playground)
Children’s Sunday School
PreK…Nursery
Narrative Lectionary/Videos and Crafts
K-2 …Education Room Narrative Lectionary/Crafts and Games
3-6 …Dolphin Room
Bible Skills, Narrative Lectionary, and Study
of Presbyterian Catechism
8:45-11:00 Nursery for Infant-Pre-K children
CHILDREN’S CHOIR PRACTICE –held each Sunday at 8:45 a.m.
and/or each Wednesday from 1:45—2:30 p.m. Any child ages 5-12 is
invited to participate in the two amazing musicals held each year under
the direction of June Leech. The next musical is titled “The Legends of
Camp Garner Creek” by Dave Clark and Emily Mingledorff which will
be performed on April 23rd and April 24th. For more information,
please contact June at 777-0732.
PAJAMA MOVIE NIGHT—February 26th
from 5:30—8:30 p.m.—Wear your PJs and bring
your blanket/sleeping bag for a fun-filled night in
the Fellowship Hall watching “Inside Out” with
other families and friends. Hot dogs and snacks
will be sold at a nominal price for your
enjoyment. Hope to see you there!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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ADULT BIBLE STUDY—8:45—9:45 a.m.—UNLOCKING THE SCRIPTURES--An adult Bible Study
taught by Pastor Juliann Whipple and Julie Rogers-Martin in the Meeting Room. This class follows
the International Sunday School lectionary and examines how the Bible shapes our faith in action.
NEW ADULT BIBLE STUDY—Beginning February 7th from 8:45—9:45 a.m.—will meet on
Sundays from 8:45 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. beginning February 7th in the Heritage Room. The course
will be using N.T. Wright’s book and video “Surprise by Hope”. Bob McKnight will be leading the
class assisted by John Roach when needed.
COMMITTEE NIGHT—February 2nd—7:00 p.m.-Fellowship Hall—Committee chairs meet at 6:30
p.m. in the Meeting Room.
WOMEN’S WINTER TEA—February 5th at 4:15 p.m. The theme this year is
“Musicals & Melodies”. Tickets are $20. Please contact Lynda Trader (4278637) or Nancy Marshall (984-1444) . Deadline for purchasing tickets is
February 1st.
COLLEGE OF ELDERS—Saturday, February 6th at 8:30-10:00 a.m.—Fellowship Hall. All
ordained elders are cordially invited to attend - especially our visiting seasonal elders. The purpose
of this meeting is: relationship building, information sharing, and advisement and support. Please
advise Nancy at 608-8084 or nsorensen@epcfl.org if you plan on coming and if you are a seasonal
elder so we can add your name to EPC’s list of elders.
SOUPER SUNDAY—February 6-7. To commemorate this important sporting event,
please bring a can of soup to place in the shopping cart to give to the Sharing Center
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING—The Session has called a congregational meeting for Sunday,
February 7th following the 10:00 worship service for the purpose of:
1. Electing the 2016 Officers Nominating Committee
2. Receiving the 2015 Annual Report
3. Receiving the 2016 Budget
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE—February 10th at 7:00 p.m.
LENTEN MUSIC AND MEDITATION followed by a soup and sandwich luncheon begins on
Wednesday, February 17th. There will be special music from 11:40—12:00 Noon followed by a
brief service from Noon until 12:30. This will be concluded with a light lunch in the Fellowship Hall.
Various pastors from the community will be leading the worship accompanied by some talented
musicians.
QUARTET MOVEMENT - Friday, February 19th at 7:00 p.m.—featuring Brevard’s
talented student string players. A wonderful evening that will focus on well-known
chamber music.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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HAWAIIAN WORSHIP SERVICE—Every 2nd Friday—next service will be
February 12th at 6:00 p.m.in the Fellowship Hall followed by a pot luck
supper. Service will begin with the blowing of the Pu (conch shell). Main
dish will be provided; side dishes or desserts are welcomed.
YOGA FOR SENIORS—Classes begin at 10:00 a.m. each Saturday morning in the Library or Music
Rehearsal Room. Michael Corrie is leading the class. The sessions are free, however, any
donations received will go to our Mission Ministry.
FLOWER CHART FOR 2016 is available in the Narthex. It is a beautiful way to honor or
memorialize loved ones. The cost is $50 for the standard arrangement.
WANTED—YOUTH DINNER PROVIDERS—If you are willing to provide dinners to our youth on
Saturday evening just prior to the 6:00 p.m. worship service, please contact our coordinator Audrey
Young at 728-7972 or audreyy31@aol.com.
The Melbourne Music Marathon (now called the Florida Marathon)
will be held on Sunday, February 7th. Be aware that the traffic on
both causeways will be compromised until approximately 1:00 p.m.
Please plan accordingly. Copies of the course maps are
available at our Information Station.
PRIMETIMERS/PRESCHOOL GAME DAY— for those who didn’t attend this event on January 29th
you missed out on a special time spent with the preschoolers. The teachers
worked very hard with the children teaching them how to conduct an interview.
Some of the questions asked of the primetimers were “what was their favorite
game, color, food, television show, etc.” The highlight of this time was when great
-grandmom, Frances Cairnes, told the children that her first car she remembered
was the Model A Ford, that she walked to school, and she liked asparagus. The
interview session took about 15-20 minutes; then the Primetimers could then play their own games.
The Preschool hopes to schedule another “play-date” in the near future.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND UPCOMING EVENTS
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Dorcas Ministry—Rotating teams provide food, serve, or clean up following
memorial service receptions
 Ushering—a great way to meet people—5-6 people teams are assigned to serve
every three months, handing out bulletins and taking up the offering
 Reception Desk—provide administrative support to the staff—times are either from 8:30-12:30
or 12:30—4:30, weekdays
 Daily Bread—serves meals monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month—from 10:45—2:00
 Committee Member—Committees meet first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.—affords an
opportunity to join a committee of your choice
 Vacation Bible School—a great opportunity to use your talents in assisting in this rewarding
experience
 Communion—help to prepare the sacraments for Sunday communion services
 Groundskeeping/Gardening—if you like to work outside, this is a terrific way to help keep our
campus looking beautiful
 Stephen Ministry—caring individuals reaching out to others in need.
 Counters—assist the team each Monday morning with counting and posting the weekend
contributions
 Flowers—distribute the weekly floral arrangements (or poinsettias/lilies) to shut-ins or an assisted
-living facility
 Lay Reading— assist the pastors by reading selected scripture readings each Sunday at the 10:00
a.m. worship service
Please call the church office for contact information and more details (723-8371).
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COMMITTEE MEETING NIGHT will meet on Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:00 in the
Fellowship Hall. Committee Chairs will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room.
THE BOOK CLUB will meet on Tuesday, February 2nd promptly at 1:00 p.m. Below is the list
of the upcoming book selections:
Feb
Simple Faith of Mr. Rogers
Amy Hollingsworth
Mar
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry Gabrielle Zevin
Apr
The Chosen
Nicholas Sparks
May
Simply Christian
N. T. Wright
All are welcome to join us every month or just for the book of your choice. Please contact Joan
Falconer for more information (722-3130)
The next luncheon out will be on Thursday, February 18 at 1:00 p.m. at
Shells (near the Mall on New Haven Avenue). The sign-up sheet is
located in the Church Office. Please call Floss Orr at 773-6073 for more
information.
Game Day—is on February 26 at 11:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship
Hall.
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RECENT CHURCH EVENTS
PASTOR TIM’S INSTALLATION—JANUARY 10
CALENDAR
(cont’d. from page 2)
PRIME TIMERS Lunch Out -3rd Thursday,
1 pm, various locations sign up in church office
GAME DAY - Last
Friday of the month,
noon, Fellowship Hall.
Bring your lunch. sign up
in church office
The Installation Team—from right to left—Dan Williams, Juliann Whipple, Pastor
Tim, Roy McCormick, Tim Womack, Debra Cox, Jack Rowley, Mary Bell Streetman,
Kelly Dunn and John Gehrig.
BOOK CLUB First Tuesday, 1 pm,
Heritage
INVESTMENT CLUB
3rd Thurs., 7 pm, All
welcome, Heritage room
SINGLES MINISTRY Variety of events & dates
For info, go to:
www.meetup.com/
Brevard-ChristianSingles.
A.A. FOR YOUNG
ADULTS—Fri., 7:30 pm
NARCOTICS
ANONYMOUS “Grow & Go,” Wed.,
8 pm, Melvin Hall
Responding to the Constitutional Questions
RECOVERY IN THE
BIG BOOK - AA
Tues., 7 pm, Melvin Hall
COUNSELING FOR
ADDICTION TO
PORNOGRAPHY HOPE Ministries,
676-5588
Laying on of hands
KNOW SOMEONE
WHO NEEDS HELP?
Contact the Sharing
Center (727-8581)
and/or Love INC
(253-9542); both are
Eastminster ministries
RECENT CHURCH EVENTS
PRESCHOOL EVENTS
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STAFF/CONTACT INFO
PASTOR
Rev. Dr. Tim Rogers-Martin,
Pastor/Head of Staff;
608-8081
tmartin@epcfl.org
VISITATION
Rev. Ralph Bronkema,
Visitation Pastor
608-8082
rbronkema@epcfl.org
OUTREACH
Rev. Juliann Whipple,
Outreach Pastor
608-8082
jwhipple@epcfl.org
MUSIC
Kyle Jones
Director of Music &
Organist,
608-8087
kjones@epcfl.org
FANCY FRIDAY—JANUARY 22
EPiC WORSHIP LEADER
Trevor Garvey
604-6416
tgarvey@epcfl.org
WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL
Eleni Yiapis,
Preschool Director
608-8095
eyiapis@epcfl.org
100TH SCHOOL DAY CELBRATION
WITH PASTOR TIM
DIRECTOR CHILDREN,
YOUTH & FAMILY
Julie Rogers-Martin
608– 8086
jmartin@epcfl.org
CHURCH BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATOR
Michelle Toms
608-8090
mtoms@epcfl.org
100TH DAY CELEBRATION
CHURCH SECRETARY
Nancy Sorensen
608-8084
nsorensen@epcfl.org
BOOKKEEPER
Debbie Kazulen
608-8083
dkazulen@epcfl.org
IN APPRECIATION
DAILY BREAD— It was a busy Second Tuesday for the Eastminster team
helping at Daily Bread on January 12th. Bonnie Griffith, Christine and Harvey
Ollis, Donna and Bob McKnight, Dave Panzl and Barbara Allen were joined by
regulars Joe and Joelle Cooper serving over 260 hungry (and cold) children,
women and men. Soup was the most enjoyed item this week! The next day to
serve is February 9th. Please contact Barbara Allen at 777-7052 if you would
like to help.
THANK YOU FROM THE FALCONER FAMILY—Joan and her
children, Wendy, Eric, and Amy, would like to thank everyone in the
congregation for their sincere support following the passing of their
husband and father, Ian. They were appreciative, too, of the beautiful
service and the reception afterwards and to those who made it
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STAFF/CONTACT INFO
(Continued)
FACILITIES MANAGER
Bruce Lucas
blucas@epcfl.org
KITCHEN MANAGER
Chris Ford
cford@epcfl.org
possible.
A/V TECH—
Don Dawson
entropysucks@gmail.com
DORCAS Committee —would like to express their appreciation to those who
provided food, helped to set up and/or clean up for the Falconer and Judd
receptions. Also thanks also to the Garden Club by the Sea for providing the
flowers.
EPC WEBMASTER
Bosko Reljic
breljic@hotmail.com
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WEEKEND NURSERY
Patricia Savage-Bailey,
Wall raising—January 23rd, 2016
The rainy, cold weather kept the ground from being totally cleaned and leveled in
time for the cement foundation to be poured for the Apostle Build House Wall
Raising on Saturday, January 23rd. Nevertheless, over 50 hearty people braved
the cold and wind to participate in a ceremonial Wall Raising with Shantrell and
Shaniah Clayton. Autographed two-by-fours were held up 18 inches apart while
participants touched them and the family proudly and happily stood in front for
photos.
Pastors prayed over the house and the family; and representatives from the
churches added their blessings. Once the foundation is poured, a schedule of
work to be done and workers needed will be available.
In case you would liket to check on the progress, the address is 2154
Cedarwood Drive, Melbourne, FL 32935. It is located in the Booker T.
Washington neighborhood, behind the area where there has been building in the
past and people in that area are not familiar with Cedarwood Drive. Directions
from Route 1: turn west onto Masterson Street, take the first right onto Avocado
Avenue, turn left onto the third street (Swan Street), and the first right off
Swan will take you to 2154 Cedarwood. Questions can be addressed to Barbara
Allen, 777-7052.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITY
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SESSION:
Class of 2016
Bill McCaslin
wmccasli@digital.net
Outreach
Jack Rowley
rowleyu@gmail.com;
jack.rowley@sparton.com
Clerk of Session
COMMUNION PREPARATION
Here at Eastminster, we have many ministries that would welcome
volunteer assistance.
Cindy Earp
cearpfl@gmail.com
Children/Youth
Melissa Ketterman
mketterm@gmail.com
Nominating Committee
Dave and Midge Dunn (pictured above) are among those who help to
set up the communion trays for Communion for the first Sunday of
each month. The others on their team are Jack and Pat Pruitt, Audrey
Young, John and Nancy Abernathy and Carolyn Nenstiel.
Class of 2017
There is always so much joy that comes when we serve our Lord.
This is evident by the by the smiles on the faces of the Dunn’s.
Don Dawson
entropysucks@gmail.com
Outreach/Communications
If you would like to join the team, please contact Midge Dunn at 5493522. No experience necessary and training will be provided.
Steve Adams
steveadams1@cfl.rr.com
Facilities
Nancy Marshall
nmarshall40@cfl.rr.com
Congregational Care
Gene Davis
greytag61ghd@cfl.rr.com
Personnel &
Administration
Committee
(continued on p.10)
RECEPTIONISTS for the FRONT OFFICE
If you are looking for something to do and enjoy people, we have
openings for Monday 8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. and from 12:30 p.m.—4:30
p.m. and on Friday from 8:30—12:30. If you are interested, please
contact Nancy at 608-8084.
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BIRTHDAYS
YOUR SESSION:
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Class of 2018
Dick Dunn
rdunn1900@hotmail.com
Finance
Nancy Fowler
nbf0111@aol.com
Worship & Music
Jill Hoffman
jcarroll80@cfl.rr.com
Youth
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5
6
5
11
12
17
18
21
27
OPPORTUNITIES
TO SERVE:
COMMUNION preparation; contact the
Worship Committee.
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Bill Berndt
Kaitlin Powell
Ed Trader Jr
Skip Boardman Jr.
Ronald Watts
Henry Schook
Bonnie Lizer
Matt McKee
Jill Hoffman
Joe Bonar
Claudia Carl
Joyce Wilfong
ANNIVERSARIES
Tim Leech
timjuneleech@aol.com
Missions
TAKING FOOD TO THE
SHARING CENTER Thanks to Mission Team
volunteers for doing this
each week; they could use
some help! Contact the
Missions Team Chair
above.
Alexis Chamoun
Cecilia Garner
Brett Laikin
Dory Fredrickson
Wendy Miller
John Abernathy
Tom Sylvester
Steven Neville
Winston Wheeler
Rick Schuette
Sophie Bryan
Kelly Dunn
Doc & Melissa Ketterman
Joe & Marie Warnick
Lynn & Gayanne Miller
Thane & Linda Hollington
George & Linda Lashley
Bob & Lynne Basler
Mark & Jennifer Pessa
BIRTHDAYS THROUGH MARCH 10TH
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Boyd Carter II
Marge Bloom
Pam Helton
Elaine Gorsuch
Diane Nelson
Jack Pruitt Jr
Linda Wheeler
Ron Brandt
Tom Wright
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Bob James
Jeanette Kostell-Carey
Bob Baldwin
Dave Simpson
Ayva Delos Santos
Logan Delos Santos
Jenifer Foroglou
Marie Hickman
ANNIVERSARIES THROUGH MARCH 10TH
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Thank you for
helping out in
YOUR church!
George & Nedra Maxwell
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February 2016
Sun
Mon
1
Tue
2
Wed
3
Thu
Fri
Sat
4
5
6
Brown Bag
12 Noon
Book Club-1pm
Widows Grief
Committee Night- Support 2 pm
7 pm
Alleluia Bells
6:30 pm
Chancel Choir
7 pm
Women’s Tea
“Musicals &
Melodies—
4:15 pm
College of Elders
8:30 a.m.
Sr. Yoga—10 30 am
Youth Choir
4 pm
Youth Group
5 pm
EPIC—6 pm
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Adult/Children
Sunday School
8:45 am
Worship—10 am
Communion
Prayer Time
7:30 pm
Men’s Brealfast
7 am
Genesis Ringers
10 am
PW Women 1 pm
Women’s Study
Group 7 pm
Brown Bag
12 Noon
Widows Grief
Support 2 pm
Ash Wednesday
Service—7 pm
Chancel Choir
7 pm
Hawaiian
Worship Service
6 pm
Sr. Yoga—10 am
Youth Choir
4 pm
Youth Group
5 pm
EPIC—6 pm
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Genesis Ringers
10 am
His Hands
10:30 am
Session Meeting
7 pm
Lenten Service/Lunch
11:40 a.m.
Stephen Ministry
1 pm
Widows Grief
Support 2 pm
Primetimers
Lunch Out—1
pm—Shells
Chancel Choir
7 pm
Quartet
Movement
Concert—7 pm
Sr. Yoga—10 am
Youth Choir
4 pm
Youth Group
5 pm
EPIC—6 pm
Adult/Children
Sunday School
8:45 am
Worship—10 am
Name Tag
OFFICE
CLOSED
Prayer Time
7:30 pm
Alleluia Bells
6:30 pm
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26
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Adult/Children
Sunday School
8:45 am
Worship—10 am
Joining Day
Prayer Time
7:30 pm
Men’s Brealfast
7 am
Genesis Ringers
10 am
Lenten Service/
Lunch
11:40 a.m.
Widows Grief Support 2 pm
Alleluia Bells
6:30 pm
Chancel Choir
7 pm
Primetimers
Game Day
12 Noon
Sr. Yoga—10 am
Youth Choir
4 pm
Youth Group
5 pm
EPIC—6 pm
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Adult/Children
Sunday School
8:45 am
Worship – 10 am
Hymn Sing
2 Cents/Meal
Prayer Time
7:30 pm
SESSION SUMMARY—JANUARY 19, 2016
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Session opened with prayer by moderator, Rev Dr. Tim Rogers-Martin.
Financials: Dec 2015 showed a net gain of $14,650. The net loss for the year 2015 was $37,529 which
ended the year significantly less than our planned budgeted loss of $124,875. This is a significant
achievement for Eastminster.
Attendance: Average attendance in the month of December was 268, a 7.5% increase of last year.
Committee Highlights.
Personnel: MOTION approved the hiring of a part time Pastoral Assistant position at 10 hours/week
at $15/hr. Position will have heavy involvement with EPC social media. MOTION approved the
establishment of an EPC Concert Series Oversight Committee to establish the business plan and
associated policies. Continuing to interview for Children and Family Ministry Leader.
Finance: MOTION approved to increase Preschool tuition by 10% beginning next school year.
MOTION passed to approve 2016 Budget with a net loss of $33,117 for the year. Will present it
with Annual Report at the February 7 Annual Congregational Meeting.
Facilities: Still trying to track down source of one remaining water leak in the Fellowship Hall. Met
with General Contractor to discuss repair of the breezeway between Sanctuary and Fellowship
Hall. Selected the best available option. Quote to be provided next week.
Worship & Music: Beginning work on Easter Season schedule. Will meet with Pastor and Music
Director.
Missions: Sock collection has been going well. EPC is helping to sponsor next Habitat home and will
soon get information on when the “wall-raising” will occur. Money raised on Women’s Tea will go
to Nana’s House, one of our missions.
Children/Youth: MOTION approved for the replacement of flooring in Pre-School office and Nursery
areas at a cost of $9,616. MOTION approved for youth to hold Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on
March 13 to raise money to attend Washington DC Advocacy Trip and Montreat. Need
volunteers for youth dinners.
Congregational Care: Potluck Dinner scheduled for this Wednesday night. Ticket sales for Tea on
Feb 5 is going well.
Nominating: 5 nominees have agreed to serve and two others will agree this week. Ready for
election at Congregational Meeting.
Outreach: Event scheduled for March 11 titled “Big Bang Theory”.
Working on a theme for
publicizing all of our EPC Easter events. Scheduling Law Enforcement Sunday in May.
Continuing discussion on how to best bring younger families into the Church.
Pastor/Moderators Report:
MOTION approved to approve housing allowance for ministers at rates established for 2015.
MOTION approved to set up a Strategic Planning Team for EPC with minimum of 7 members to
initiate a planning process for next 10 years. Jack Rowley, Bill McCaslin, Kelly Dunn have
agreed to start the committee.
MOTION approved to research on how to elect and assign Ian Falconer in honorary position of Elder
Emeritus. He has been a strong member and Elder of Eastminster for many years.
All committee Annual Reports received and being compiled by staff for Congregational Meeting.
Very pleased with the spirit of the Congregation as we end 2015 and looking forward to 2016.
Old Business
Reviewed Master Schedule for upcoming events.
Elders signed up for quarterly Central Presbytery Meetings to be held in March, June, Sept and Dec.
Discussed alternatives for EPC land sale at corner of Riverside Drive and Second Ave.
New Business
College of Elders scheduled for morning of February 6.
Congregational Meeting scheduled February 7 for purpose of electing Elder Nominating Committee
and Congregation receiving Annual Report and 2016 Budget.
Next Session meeting will be on February 16th.
Meeting adjourned with a circle for closing prayer led by Pastor Tim.
S/ Clerk of Session
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FINANCIAL STATUS
THROUGH DECEMBER 2015
Revenue
Expenses
$767,050
$804,579
Net
$(37,529)
MEMORIAL GIFTS
Ian Falconer—Frances Cairnes, RJ and Barbara Cofer, Alice and John Chaney,
Suzanne Kerr, Judy and Joe Bonar, Melinda Miller, Sally and Andy
Anderson, Bill and Melba McCaslin, Jeremy and Megan Small, Chappie and
Pat Maxwell, Beverly and William Lewis, Kenneth and Audrey Small, Tim and Jill
Addison, Roger and Sandra Lawson, John and Carolyn Ronchetti, Marc and Diane
Nelson, David and Midge Dunn, Alistair and Barbara Falconer, John and Nancy
Abernathy, John Roach, and Bob Ufferman
Don Judd—Francis Cairnes, Sally and Andy Anderson, Lee Greenland, John Roach, Bill
and Melba McCaslin, and Jimmy Parker
Bert McIver—Sally and Andy Anderson
Judy Roach—Ron and Sandra Manson
SERMON SERIES CONTINUES
Through Lent
Date
Scripture Lesson
Sermon Title
February 7
Mark 6:30-44
A Feast to Beat Mardi Gras
February 14
Mark 7:1-23
Matters of the Heart
February 21
Mark 8:27-30
Who is Jesus….to You?
February 28
Mark 10:17-31
Re-Arranging Priorities
Please let the church know of changes in your name, status, etc., so we
can keep our records current.