advances and the challenges were detailed factually. There was a call to the congregation to step up on giving, and already our Business Manager, Kathy Hill, reports we are experiencing a generous response. Praise God! May it continue! I am convinced that sacrificial generosity of time, talent and treasure will result in God being glorified, lives transformed, and our church strengthening its foundation on Christ. If you missed the meeting but want to hear the reports, contact the church office for a CD. This goes for snowbirds as well… hope you are cool… we miss you! In terms of investing time and talent in the church, the committees that plan and implement much of the work of the church reconvene at “Committee Night” in Fellowship Hall on August 12, 2014 at 7 p.m. We have a brief worship service and then break out. Our committees are: Children, Youth and Family Ministry, Facilities, Finance, Mission, Outreach, Personnel and Administration, and Worship and Music. You may contact me directly at [email protected]to be assigned a committee or come to the meeting and be advised. A highlight of our church is the people you meet. No matter where you serve, you’ll be blessed by the company you keep! There is much more news in the pages ahead, read on! See you in Church, Tim ONLINE EDITION! Inside this issue: Tim’s Tidings 1 Children & Youth and Music 2 Announcements 3 Announcements cont. 4 Birthdays (Aug.) 5 Birthdays (Sept.) 6 Session/Staff/ Committee/Finance 7 Upcoming Events A Missions Thank you 8 “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 www.epcfl.org Light The “providing a bright light of love & hope for the community” July is fading and we are heading into the last break before school, work and volunteer opportunities kick back into gear. Now is a time to do some things that are perhaps harder to accomplish than at other times of the year. I hope we all use this “opportunity time” wisely. As you read this article, I will be at Columbia Theological Seminary preparing for the fall. I will be finishing up reading and reflecting on the book of Psalms … thanks for those reading along! I will also read several books that have awaited my attention. These books will inform a sermon series on Jesus this fall and a Shepherd Center course on Jesus, held at Eastminster October 2-Nov. 20, tentatively entitled, “Who is Jesus (to You)?” In case you want to read along, the books are: McLaren, Brian D. We Make the Road by Walking: A Year Long Quest for Spiritual Formation, Reorientation and Activation (New York: Jericho Books, 2014), 282 pp. Ortberg, John. Who is this Man? The Unpredictable Impact of the Inescapable Jesus (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012), 220 pp. Wright, N.T. Simply Jesus: A New Vision of Who He Was, What He Did, and Why He Matters (New York; HarperCollins Publishers, 2011), 240 pp. All books are available via Amazon. May they inform heart and soul as well as the head! I hope that you were able to be at the mid- year Congregational Meeting on July 20. We heard progress reports in the areas of Children, Youth and Family Ministries; Worship and Music; Outreach; and Finance. The bottom line of the meeting to me is that EPC is doing remarkably well, especially considering the events of the last few years. Like most healthy churches, we have mission advances and financial challenges. The TIM’S TIDINGS: “PRAISE, FELLOWSHIP & SERVICE” Volume 26 Issue 8 August 1, 2014
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advances and the challenges were detailed factually. There was a call to the congregation to step up on giving, and already our Business Manager, Kathy Hill, reports we are experiencing a generous response. Praise God! May it continue! I am convinced that sacrificial generosity of time, talent and treasure will result in God being glorified, lives transformed, and our church strengthening its foundation on Christ. If you missed the meeting but want to hear the reports, contact the church office for a CD. This goes for snowbirds as well… hope you are cool… we miss you!
In terms of investing time and talent in the church, the committees that plan and implement much of the work of the church reconvene at “Committee Night” in Fellowship Hall on August 12, 2014 at 7 p.m. We have a brief worship service and then break out. Our committees are: Children, Youth and Family Ministry, Facilities, Finance, Mission, Outreach, Personnel and Administration, and Worship and Music. You may contact me directly at [email protected] to be assigned a committee or come to the meeting and be advised. A highlight of our church is the people you meet. No matter where you serve, you’ll be blessed by the company you keep!
There is much more news in the pages ahead, read on!
See you in Church,
Tim
ONLINE EDITION!
Inside this issue:
Tim’s Tidings 1 Children & Youth and Music 2 Announcements 3 Announcements cont. 4 Birthdays (Aug.) 5 Birthdays (Sept.) 6 Session/Staff/ Committee/Finance 7 Upcoming Events A Missions Thank you 8
“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 www.epcfl.org
Light
The
“providing a bright light of love & hope for the community”
July is fading and we are heading into the last break before school, work and volunteer opportunities kick back into gear. Now is a time to do some things that are perhaps harder to accomplish than at other times of the year. I hope we all use this “opportunity time” wisely.
As you read this article, I will be at Columbia Theological Seminary preparing for the fall. I will be finishing up reading and reflecting on the book of Psalms … thanks for those reading along! I will also read several books that have awaited my attention. These books will inform a sermon series on Jesus this fall and a Shepherd Center course on Jesus, held at Eastminster October 2-Nov. 20, tentatively entitled, “Who is Jesus (to You)?” In case you want to read along, the books are: McLaren, Brian D. We Make the Road by Walking: A Year Long Quest for Spiritual Formation, Reorientation and Activation (New York: Jericho Books, 2014), 282 pp.
Ortberg, John. Who is this Man? The Unpredictable Impact of the Inescapable Jesus (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012), 220 pp.
Wright, N.T. Simply Jesus: A New Vision of Who He Was, What He Did, and Why He Matters (New York; HarperCollins Publishers, 2011), 240 pp.
All books are available via Amazon. May they inform heart and soul as well as the head!
I hope that you were able to be at the mid-year Congregational Meeting on July 20. We heard progress reports in the areas of Children, Youth and Family Ministries; Worship and Music; Outreach; and Finance. The bottom line of the meeting to me is that EPC is doing remarkably well, especially considering the events of the last few years. Like most healthy churches, we have mission advances and financial challenges. The
Eastminster Power and Light Schedule Saturdays 5-8:00 PM
Summer Calendar
Aug. 2 Movie and Popcorn Night: The Blind Side
(get your permission slips for bowling) Aug. 9 Bowling (permission slips required) Aug. 13 Service Project: Run Games for Back to School Open House (Wed.) 4 p.m. at church followed by optional Potluck Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 16 Welcome New Members and Back to School Party! Aug. 17 Youth Council Meeting (after church in youth room—lunch provided) (Sun.)
Alleluia Bells We will resume our regular rehearsal schedule on Wednesday, August 13th from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Handbell Quartet We will continue to rehearse through the summer on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. in the bell room. Chancel Choir We will resume our regular rehearsal schedule on Thursday, August 14th from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Opportunities to serve in Music and Worship Arts Anyone interested in learning the nuts and bolts of handbell ringing and/or helping with A/V on Sunday, please contact Kyle Jones at 608-8087 or [email protected].
THIS SUMMER – READ THE BOOK OF PSALMS: The congrega-tion is encouraged to read The Book of Psalms between now and August 16th. Bookmarks are available on The Information Station.
2014 LOVE INC DINNER FUNDRAISER will be held on Tuesday, August 5th, at 6:00 p.m., at the Melbourne Auditorium. Tickets on sale now: $10 per person or $30 per family in advance, $15 per person at the door. You may pick up tickets in the church office.
VOLUNTEER NEEDED: We are looking for a volunteer for Monday or Tuesday afternoons to change the signage on our corner lot. Please contact Kathy if interested, at 723-8371. REV. JENNIFER McGEE will be completing her work here at East-minster and the church will be giving Jennifer a framed collection of East-minster images. We invite the congregation to sign this unique gift along the margins before the final framing. This art work will be avail-able for signing in the work room in the church office until August 17th, and we invite you to stop by to sign it after services or during the week. It will be completely framed and presented to Rev. McGee at her reception. We will be hosting a cake reception after the Sunday service on August 24, 2014 to honor Rev. McGee’s remarkable time with us and her exciting fu-ture. Cake will be served and gifts will be presented, either in the gather-ing area or fellowship hall, depending on Mother Nature’s own gifts that day. Please make a note on your calendar and we invite you to come cele-brate Rev. McGee.
RUMMAGE SALE: We are in need of a Chair and Committee to volunteer to make this event a success. Please leave your name, phone #, and area of interest with the church office. DAILY BREAD: Eastminster has been asked if we would help serve lunch on the second Tuesdays of each month. We began this “leap of faith” schedule last month (July). There are now teams in place to work every month along with some substitutes. Our next sched-uled serve date is Tuesday, August 12. Anyone willing to serve meals to the hungry in our community would be deeply appreciated. Please con-tact Barbara Allen at 777-7052 or [email protected] if you would like to be included in this very humbling experience.
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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 BOOK CLUB - First Tuesday, 1 pm, Library (resumes in Sept) INVESTMENT CLUB 3rd Thurs., 7 pm, All welcome, Heritage room SINGLES MINISTRY - Variety of events & dates For info, go to: www.meetup.com/Brevard-Christian-Singles/ . DIVORCE RECOVERY - Moved to Suntree United Methodist Church OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS - Tuesday 7:00 pm, Dolphin Room NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS - “Grow & Go,” Mon. & Wed., 8 pm, John Knox RECOVERY IN THE BIG BOOK - AA Tues., 7 pm, John Knox COUNSELING FOR ADDICTION TO PORNOGRAPHY - HOPE Ministries, 676-5588 KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS HELP? Contact the Sharing Center (727-8581) and/or Love INC (253-9542); both are Eastminster ministries
August 21— 1:00 p.m. PT Lunch Out "Neptunes" A1A, Satellite Beach August 27— 12:00 noon PT and Brown Bag Together @ Kiwi Tennis Club South Patrick, Indian Harbour Beach "Farewell Luncheon For Pastor Jennifer" RSVP Church Office By August 22 For more info contact Robin Kerns 960-4307 Sept. 12— 12:30 p.m. Tour: Grimaldi Candy Factory in Rockledge Meet at church 11:30 a.m. Sign up church office by Sept 2 Contact Robin Kerns 960-4307 for more information
FIRST TUESDAY BOOK CLUB- We will meet on August 5th for fellowship and discussion. We will not be meeting at the Church this month, call Joan Falconer, 722-3130 for the meeting place and additional information. September 5th we will resume our meetings at the church, our book for September is Angel City, by Patrick Smith.
FIRST DAY BACK TO SCHOOL Please join us for Parents and Pastries Monday Au-gust 18th at 9:15 a.m., in the Fellowship Hall. It is a great time to meet the incoming Pre-School parents as they lament/celebrate their child’s new school year.
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Brown Bag Bible Bunch
Join us Wednesdays at noon in the Library. We are excited to be studying the Book of Psalms throughout
the summer.
JUST FOR THE SENIORS
CONTACT INFO: PASTOR - Rev. Dr. Tim Rogers-Martin, Pastor/Head of Staff; 608-8081 [email protected] VISITATION - Rev. Ralph Bronkema, Visitation Pastor 608-8084 [email protected]
VISITATION, HIS HANDS, SENIOR PROGRAMS - Rev. Jennifer McGee, Associate Pastor 608-8085 [email protected]
WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL - Elizabeth DesChenes, Preschool Director 608-8095 [email protected]
CHURCH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR - Kathy Hill, 608-8090 [email protected] MUSIC - Kyle Jones Director of Music & Organist, 608-8087 [email protected]
1 Kristin Swenson Lynne Treharne Austin Wailes 2 Steve Adams Polly Bowers Jacob Hobby Sue Mederos Mimi Wutrich 3 Jack Chaney Kathy Knott Carolyn Nenstiel Dorothy Jean Thomas Elizabeth Williams Steve Wilster
ANNIVERSARIES THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 10TH
3 Carlton Wine & Diane Lewin 5 Mason & Amy Blake David & Mollie Harrigan 7 Sean & Lisa Bowden
BIRTHDAYS CONT.
4 Danita Bell Mary Lou McEachran 5 Theodore Carey David Hess Erica Sheedy 7 Rebekah Harner John Smith 8 Gretel Kennedy 9 Tim Leech Lynne Ezelle
CONGRATULATIONS: Malachi Peter Hausmann (7.5 lbs, 21 inches) was born to Deric and Katie Hausmann on July 23, 2014. Congratulations to the parents and to grandparents, Peter and Kathy Lazaredes!
THE FOLLOWING GIFT HAS BEEN RECEIVED IN MEMORY OF:
Betty Coleman, to the General Fund, from Sara & Charles Carmichael, Elizabeth Maxwell , Gertrude Tedford, Bert &
Clara McIver and Skip & Blanche Boardman.
Betsy Vosburgh, to the General Fund, from Skip & Blanche Boardman, John & Nancy Abernathy, Greg Maxwell and
David & Sunny Rudloff.
The Dorcas Ministry wishes to express their appreciation to those who provided food
and service for the Betty Coleman and Betsy Vosburgh memorial receptions.
“I want to thank the Church for all the thoughts and prayers …”
Elaine Short
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SESSION MEETING - NO SESSION MEETING FOR JULY
Session-Staff Planning Retreat Saturday, August 23 from 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Please be in prayer for our Session and staff as
they worship, pray and plan together on August
23. This will be the final meeting for some of
our elders who are rotating off Session and will
start the year for a new class of elders, who will be ordained and installed Satur-
day Night and Sunday morning August 23-24.
COMMITTEE MEETING NIGHT will be held on Tuesday August 12th
instead of August 5th, Please make a note.
DISCOVER EASTMINSTER! Will be held on Sunday, August 17th, from 8:45 to noon. Explore the campus, attend worship and find out what we’re all about! There will be childcare for those who request it. There’s even a time just after-wards for those who want to become members of Eastminster to do so. We have a great time together. We’d love for you to come. If interested please let Pastor Tim know ASAP at 321-608-8081.
Family ministry potlucks will begin again on Sunday September 7 (after church) for families with children. The church will provide the main dish, so please bring a side or dessert. If you are interested in helping with these monthly events, or for more information, call Julie at 608-8086.
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, p. 5.
COMMUNION - preparation; contact the Worship Committee.
AUDIO/VIDEO - additional helpers needed; contact the Church Business Manager
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS - children & youth classes;
contact the Children/Youth Committee
BIBLE STUDY - Adult classes; contact the Associate Pastor
EVENT PLANNING Contact the Kitchen Man-
ager
Thank you for helping out in YOUR church!
FINANCIAL STATUS THROUGH JUNE 2014
Revenue $319,854.95 Expense $472,354.74 Net ($152,500.79)
THE STUDY OF PSALMS! New sermon series continues:
Psalms in the Key of Life
August 3 Psalm 27 August 10 Psalm 107
SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION: Can you believe it? Seems like summer just began. Teachers
report Monday, Aug. 11 for both public school and Eastminster’s Preschool; students report
Monday, Aug. 18. Watch carefully when driving and be in prayer for students, teachers and par-
ents as another school year begins.
Many thanks to all who either donated money to purchase school supplies and to those who took time to shop for the supplies this summer. The kids from Master's Workshop will be able to begin the school year with new back packs filled with necessary school supplies thanks to your kind and generous donations. Once again, EPC has shown God's love in caring and providing for those in need. May we continue to find opportunity and joy in serv-ing others in our community and beyond. God bless you!
AUGUST POT LUCK
Our next Pot Luck will be August 13th, with a “Back-to-School” theme. This will be a joint event with Fellowship and the Pre-school. The Preschool families are invited to join us. The Preschool staff will plan some great games for all the children to participate in.
Fried chicken will be provided as the main dish. If you have a photo of yourself from your graduation, please drop a copy or the photo off with Becky so she can make a copy. We would like these pictures for a little game. All photos will be returned to you.
