Eastminster Today April May 2024

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E A S T M I N S T E R TODAY A P R I L / M A Y 2 0 2 4 I N S I D E : E M B R A C I N G G E N E R O S I T Y

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LEANING IN Inspirational Giving

30 YEARS ON STAFF

Celebrating Tony Taylor

EASTMINSTER IN ACTION

Missions, Service & Benevolence

STEPHEN MINISTRY

The After People

FOOD FOR THE SOUL

Behind-the-Scenes Blessings

SUMMER TRIPS

Mission Opportunities

EMBRACING WESTMINSTER

Summer Adult Study

THE HEART OF VBS

Faith, Fellowship & Joy

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

First Step Spring Class

03 Letter from Your Pastor

04 15 Articles

18 19 Upcoming Events I

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WELCOME

A Letter from Your Pastor

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LEANING INTO THE FUTURE

Inspirational Giving Initiative $2.5 Million and Counting!

REV. DR. BRAD SMITH

In2023wecelebratedGod’sprovisioninmakingEastminsteracornerstoneoffaithand compassioninourcommunityfor75years.Evenasweweregivingthanks,theHoly Spiritwasatworkbehindthescenes,nudgingusonwardHow?Throughtheinspiring generosityofasmallgroupofmemberswhoaremakingGod’sgracemanifestbygiving inexcessof$2.6millionfor“aboveandbeyond”ministryandmission.Letmeexplain.

InDecemberof2022,thechurchreceivedanunexpectedgift.LelandandCornelia Williams,whoservedinmanywaysincludingleadingtheAlphaProgram,gavetheir childreninstructionsthat,uponLelandandCornelia’sdeathstothislife,theywanteda portionoftheirestatetogotoEastminster.Comingasitdidjustafewweeksbefore

ebration,theHolySpiritusedthegifttopromptlistening,quietconversations,and g g y opportunities.Thoseconversationscontinuedforseveralmonths,crystallizinginthe InspirationalGivingInitiative

LeadingByExample:

InspiredbyGodandtheexampleoftheWilliams’generosity,adedicatedgroupofgenerousleaderswithinourchurch familywasaskedtochampionthisinitiativeTheseindividualsandfamiliesalreadydemonstratetheircommitmentto Eastminster’smissionthroughtheirongoingsupportoftheannualStewardshipCampaignandarenowincreasingtheir generositythroughthisone-time“overandabove”effort

GraceRipples:

ThankstotheHolySpirit,theWilliams’generositywaslikeapebblelandinginapond,creatingripplesofgrace extendingoutwardinconcentriccircles.First,itwasafewleaddonorsquietlyopeningtheirheartsandhandsforthis effort.Then,inspiredbynewsofthisgenerosity,ourStewardshipministryteamfollowedsuit,significantlyincreasing theirpledgestoEastminster’sOperatingBudgetthispastFall.TheDeaconsandElderswerethenextconcentriccircleof thegraceripples,followedbythelargerchurchfamily,sothattodaywecancelebrateGod’sprovisionthroughbotha strengthenedoperatingbudgetfor2024andtheInspirationalGivingInitiativegiftsthatwillenableustoaddress additionalneedsandopportunities.

TheEastminsterInspirationalGivingInitiativeisanopportunitytoexpressourgratitudeforthepastandpassionately embracetheministryandmissionthatliesahead.Thisinitiativeseekstobuilduponthestrongfoundationlaidby generationsoffaithfulgiversbeforeus,ensuringthatEastminstercontinuestobeabeaconofChrist’slightforyearsto come.

ACommitmenttoGrowth:

TheInspirationalGivingInitiative,whichisseparatefromtheoperatingbudget,focusesondonationsmadeby2025, withtheimpactofthisincreasedgenerosityripplingoutwardandpropellingourministriesforwardthrough2026.

Donorsparticipatinginthisinitiativehavebeenaskedtomaintaintheircurrentcontributionstothechurch’soperating budget,whilealsopledgingadditionalsupportforthisspecialinitiative.

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InspiredGivingforInspiredLiving:

ThroughtheInspirationalGivingInitiative,thegenerosityofourdonorsensuresthatEastminsterChurchcontinuesto beavibrantcenteroffaith,service,andoutreach,anditwillallowusto:

Improveourfacilities.ThenewsoundsystemintheSanctuaryisthefruitofthiseffort.Replacingthe60-year-old windowsintheAdministrationBuilding,andenhancingtheCourtyard,theAdultReceptionHall,andthe ChristianLifeCenter,amongotheritems,willmakeourchurchcampusmorewelcoming,moreusable,andmore energyefficient(atleast40%offundsgiven)

Investinthenextgenerationofleaders.Contributionswillallowustocallarecentseminaryorcollegegraduateto serveforonetotwoyears,providingthemwithvaluableministryexperienceandenrichingourchurchfamily.

Expandourreachanddeepenourimpact.Additionalclassesandstudieswillbeestablished,fosteringspiritual growthandwelcominganevenlargercommunitytoconnectwithEastminster

Enhanceacenteroflifeandoutreach.TheChristianLifeCenter,alreadyastrength,willofferexpandedclasses andopportunitiestoreachallagegroups,withincreasedemphasisonwholeandhealthyliving,includingboth spiritualandphysicalcomponents(atleast22%offundsgivenfortheabovethreebulletpointspertainingtoministry andprogramemphasis).

Enableincreasedmissionsinvolvement

Fundswillbesetasidetofurthersubsidizemultidaymissionexperiences

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A HEART FOR EASTMINSTER

Celebrating Tony Taylor’s Journey

ANNA MILLS COX

ThisSpringmarksaremarkablemilestonefor EastminsterPresbyterianChurchaswecelebrate30 yearsofdedicatedservicebyTonyTaylor,anEPC Sextonandcherishedmemberofourstaff.SinceMarch 1,1994,Tonyhasbeenanintegralpartofourchurch family,leavinghismarkonthephysicalspaceand, moreimportantly,ontheheartsofthosewhowalk throughourdoors

Tony’sjourneyatEastminsterbegansomewhat unexpectedly.Initiallyunsureaboutacareerasa sexton,hequicklyfoundasenseofpurposeinhisrole. “Theygavemeallthesekeys,”herecallswithachuckle, “andIhadahardtimeopeningthedoorsatfirst!”This initialchallengeignitedapassionforhiswork,leading himtoservethechurchforsixyearsonthenightshift beforetransitioningtomornings.

“Tony is a steward of hospitality. He knows how to make every room feel welcoming and ready for all who gather.”

- Rev. Dr. Ben Sloan

Overthepastthreedecades,Tonyhaswitnessedand beenapartofsignificantchangesatEastminsterand hasplayedacrucialroleinthosechanges.Afew projectsherecallsincludetheconstructionofthe ChristianLifeCenter,theMemorialGarden,the sanctuaryrenovation,andtheadditionofbathrooms andanelevatorinthesanctuary.Beyondthesephysical changes,Tonyremembershisinvolvementwiththe CircleofGivinginitiative,givinguphisweekendsand workingtocontribute.Hismanager,AlexRogers, furtheremphasizesTony’sdedication,“Tonyisone oneofthehardestworkersI’veevermet.His punctuality,attendance,andcommitmenttothewellbeingofthechurcharetrulyexemplary.”

However,Tony’simpactgoesfarbeyondbricksand mortarHereflects,“ThisjobhaschangedmylifeIt’s beenablessing.IwenttoDreherHighSchooland neverevenknewthischurchexisted.”Hisworkat Eastminsteropenedhiseyestoavibrantcommunity filledwithkindandwelcomingindividuals.Heshares, “Insidethischurch,thereareallkindsofpeoplewith goodhearts.Beingwiththemhastrulychangedmy heart”Thissentimentresonatesdeeplywithhis manager,Alex,whoobserves,“Tonyhasbeenan exampleofhowEastminstercanbecomeahomeand howwestrivetomakeitfeellikeahomeforothers”

Tony’sstoryisatestamenttothetransformativepower ofdedicationandserviceHiscommitmenttohisrole, hisinfectioussmile,andhisgenuinecareforothers havemadealastingimpactonourchurchfamily.We areincrediblygratefulforTonyTaylorandhis30years ofdedication.Welookforwardtomanymoreyearsof hispresenceatEastminster.

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EASTMINSTER IN ACTION

Being the Hands and Feet of Christ

ANNA MILLS COX

Haveyoueverfeltacallingtoserveothers,deepenyour faith,orsimplyconnectwithlike-mindedindividuals?

Ourchurchoffersadiverserangeofministriesthatcater toavarietyofneedsandinterests.Fromsupportingthe church'soperationstoreachingouttothoseinneedor fosteringyourownspiritualgrowth,ourministries provideaplatformforeveryonetousetheirunique talentsandpassions.Asyouturnthepages,embarkona journeytodiscoverthemanywaysyoucanbecomean activepartofourvibrantchurchcommunitythroughits variousministries.

AtEastminster,therearemanyinternalministriesthat arethebackboneofthechurch,ensuringitssmooth operation;theyprovideessentialservicesthatallow otherministriestofunctioneffectively.Someofthese ministriesincludeushers,greetersandhospitalityteams, propertyandmaintenancecrews,decorators,kitchen ministryteams,FoodfortheSoulministry, administrativeandfrontdeskvolunteers,andmediaand soundtechniciansTheseministriesallowmembersto contributetheirorganizationalandpracticalskills, fosteringasenseofownershipandofwell-being.

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EASTMINSTER IN ACTION

Being the Hands and Feet of Christ

ANNA MILLS COX

Ifyouhaveaknackfororganization,enjoytechnical details,orsimplywanttoensureawelcoming atmosphere,considerjoiningoneoftheseinternal supportministries.

Therearemanyministriesthatenablespiritualgrowth; theseministriesofferopportunitiesforindividualsto learn,grow,anddeepentheirfaiththroughvarious activities.Theyprovideasupportiveenvironmentfor spiritualexploration,reflection,andforming meaningfulconnectionswithfellowbelievers.Someof

theseministriesincludeSundayschool,smallgroups, childrenandyouthministries,learningdifferences ministries,seniorministry,menandwomen’sministries, fellowshipministrylikeLightlySeasoned,andmusic ministry.Engagingintheseministriesfostersadeep understandingoffaith,strengthenspersonalbeliefs,and providesasenseofbelongingwithinthechurch community.Whetheryouseekpersonalgrowth,wantto shareyourknowledge,orsimplyenjoyfellowshipwith others,explorethediverseofferingsofourspiritual growthministries

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EASTMINSTER IN ACTION

Being the Hands and Feet of Christ

ANNA MILLS COX

Eastminster’soutreachandserviceministriesextend thechurch’sloveandcarebeyonditswalls,engaging withthecommunityandservingthoseinneedwithin andoutsidethechurch;theyofferpracticalsupport, buildrelationshipswithindividualsinsideand outsidethechurch,andembodythespiritof compassionandservice.Someoftheseministries includeglobalmissions,localmissions(Bradley LunchBuddies,FamilyPromise,CHAMPS, Transitions,Footcare,CooperativeMinistries,and WashingtonStreetSoupCellar),LoveBearers,Bags

ofHope,PrayerShawl,StephenMinistry,Vasesof Care,andChristianLifeCenterministries(desk volunteersandbasketballcoaches).Ifyouhavea passionforhelpingothersandbuildingbridges withinthecommunity,considerjoininganoutreach andserviceministry.

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STEPHEN MINISTERS

The After People

REV. EMILY MOONEYHAN

Peopleoftenask,"Whatexactlyis aStephenMinister?"Stephen Ministersprovidehigh-quality, one-to-one,Christ-centeredcare topeopleinthecongregationand thecommunityexperiencinglife difficulties. StephenMinisters arethe AfterPeople...

...Afterthephonecallyouhopedyou'dneverget.

...Afterthefuneral,wheneveryonehasleftandthe emotionsyou'veheldatbaycomecrashinginonyou.

...Aftertherelationshipfallsapartandthebottomfalls

...Afterthedoctorsays,"I'msorry,butthereisnothing morewecando"

...Afterthenursinghomedirectorshakesyourhandand says,"Welcometoyournewhome."

...Afterthelastchildhonksthehorn,waves,anddrives away-andthehousesuddenlyseemsempty.

...Afterthegavelcomesdown,thehandcuffsgoon,and yourlovedoneisledaway.

...Afterthebabyarrives,demandingmoreofyouthan youeverdreamedpossible

...Afteryoufindapinkslipwithyourfinalpaycheck.

...Afteryourfamilyandfriendshaveheardyourstory onetoomanytimes,butyoustillneedtotalkitout.

StephenMinistersaretheAfterPeopleOurconfidential caregiversarereadytocomealongsideyou-oryour friends,neighbors,co-workersorrelatives-andprovide comfortandsupportforaslongafterasneeded Whetheryouwouldliketomeetinpersonorconverse overthephoneortext,meetweeklyormonthly,orin between,aStephenMinisterisavailableforyourneeds

BryantMcGowan,StephenMinister,said,“Ilovethis ministrybecauseitallowsmetochallengemyfaithand shareitwithothersOurministersarematchedwith samegenderreceiverswhoareexperiencinganeed Theycanbeprayedforandwithduringtimesarranged witheachministerindividually.”

Ifyouorsomeoneyouknowwouldbeinterestedin learningmoreaboutStephenMinistry,ortoconnect withaStephenMinistrycaregiver,pleasereachoutto RevEmilyMooneyhan(803)256-1654(ext163),or anyofourEastminsterpastoralstaffattheChurch Office.

Bryantadded,“ServingasaStephenMinisterhas humbledmeandstrengthenedmyfaithasaChristian. Thisexperiencehasenlightenedmeasalistenerandhas helpedmetorecognizecareandprayerareprecious.” Thank

Becky Airheart

Emma Brown

Charlotte Castles

Susan Coggins

Theresa Dennis

Melanie DaVega

Jane Francis

Harriet Hassinger

Bryant McGowan

Margo Orlandini

Bill Ratteree

Susan Ratteree

Matt Reynolds

Jane Shuler

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FOOD FOR THE SOUL Behind-the-Scenes Blessings

REV. EMILY MOONEYHAN

TheFoodfortheSoulMinistry,whichprovidesa mealforfamiliesintimesofbereavementorassists withasmallreceptionatthechurchfollowinga memorialservice,islookingforquarterlyvolunteers tohelpprovidewelcominghospitalityduringthose receptions

LizAgee,ministryvolunteer,explained,“Whena familymemberhasdiedtothislife,oneofthelast thingsthefamilymembershouldhavetoworry aboutwouldbeprovidingfoodfortheirfriendsand familycomingtoshowtheirrespectandloveforthe deceased.Thesimplehelpthatweprovideis importanttothemandsosimpleforus.”

VolunteersarecontactedbytheFoodfortheSoul

coordinatorpriortothememorialreceptionand,if available,dropfooditemsbythechurchonthe dayofthereceptionorbeforehand.Someexamplesof itemscollectedare:cookies,crackers,brownies,small sweets,teacakes,teasandwiches,nuts,andmints

“Anyone looking to get involved in a meaningful church program should definitely look into joining Food for the Soul.”
- Liz Agee

Ifyouarewillingandabletobelistedasaquarterly volunteer,pleasereachouttoKellyMcGrady,EPC’s AdministrativeAssistantforCongregationalCare,at (803)256-1654(ext.123).Thankyouforconsidering volunteeringforthisministryopportunity.

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SUMMER MISSIONS

Bringing Good News

REV. DR. BEN SLOAN

Jesustoldusnottojustcareaboutourselves,orevenjust aboutthefamiliesandneighborhoodsinwhichhe’s placedus,butasksustogointo“ALLtheworld.”We cannotgoeverywhere,butweshouldgoashecallsus.

LastFebruary,JohnHartandIwenttovisitmissions partnerNkhomaMissionHospitalinMalawi.This hospitalserves500,000withonly250hospitalbeds.The staffarefaithfulanddedicatedtoservingthepeoplein theircommunity.Comparingthistoasimilar250-bed hospital(Goldsboro,NC):TheNkhomaHospitalhasa budgetof$1.8million,whiletheUShospitalhasabudget of$703million;TheNkhomaHospitalhas300onstaff comparedto1,400inGoldsboro.Eastminsterishelping buildthreeoperatingroomsatNkhomain2024.

June(15-22)MEXICO:Therewillbeaboutsevenofus goingtoChiapas,Mexico,topartnerwithagroupfrom FirstScotsPresbyterianinCharleston.Wewillbeleading VacationBibleSchoolandworkingonrepairingand

“Jesus said, ‘Go into all the world and bring the Good News with you. ’” - Matthew 28:19-20

buildingchurches,aswellasbuildingrelationshipsItis abeautifulregion,havingthemostwaterfallsinMexico aswellasgreatMayanruins.Thechurchisexploding andwillingtobuild,buttheycannotaffordbuilding materials

July2-9BAHAMAS:Dr.DouglassKeyandseveral adultvolunteerswillleadagroupofHighSchool studentsonamissiontriptoMarshHarbor,Abacos, Bahamas.Thisareawastotallydevastatedbythe2019 HurricaneDorian–stayingovertheregionforalmost 36hours.Theworldrespondedforaboutsixmonths, butwhenCOVIDhit,thereliefdisappearedTwoout ofeverythreehousesarestillinruins,manymissing roofs.TherearealsoHaitianrefugeeswhoarelivingin squalidconditionsnearby.Wewillbringthemfoodand workontheirhousing,aswellasleadyouthatthelocal Presbyterianchurch.

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SUMMER MISSIONS

Bringing Good News

REV. DR. BEN SLOAN

July7-12ST.SIMONS:Rev.CroskeysRoyalland EmilyHigginswilltakealargegroupofMiddleSchool studentstoStSimonsIslandtolearnabouttheecology ofGod’screationandtohelpwithvariouschurch missionprojectslikebackpackfoodpacking,beach cleanup,volunteeringinalocalseniorcitizenscenter, andmoreThisisagreatlocaltriptobreakMiddle Schoolersintotheideaofservice.

July8-20REFORMATIONEXPEDITION:

EastminsterishostingaReformationExpedition(ledby Dr.BenSloan).Wewillstudytheleadersofthe ProtestantReformation(Luther,Zwingli,Hus,Bucer, Calvin)andgetaviewofwheretheygrewup,studied, andtaught–learningfromthemaswego.Inaddition, wewillseekeyCentralEuropeansites,likeBerlin’s BrandenburgGate,andtakeahalf-dayboattouronthe RhinetoseehistoriccastlesAndofcoursewewillsee

St. Augustine said, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.”

theSwissAlpsandsomebeautifulsitesofGeneva. Therearebetween10-20travelersjoiningusonthis excitingjourneyofdiscovery

July14-19DALLAS,TX:Dr.BradSmithwilltake agroupofHighSchoolyouthtoDallas,TX,in partnershipwithYouthMissionCo.(innercity ministries).Focusingonurbanministry,thegroup willbeservinginasoupkitchenandahomeless shelter.TheywillbehostedbyFirstPresbyterian ChurchinDallas,whereAmosDisasaisthesenior pastor.Itshouldbeaneye-openingexperience.

Jesussaid,“Gointoalltheworldandbringthe GoodNewswithyou”(Matthew28:19,20). Wearelookingforwardtodoingjustthat!

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EMBRACING WESTMINSTER

The Assembly, the Confession, and the Catechism

REV. DR. DOUGLASS KEY

DuringtheSummermonths,itisourcustomtooffera single,combinedAdultSundaySchoolclass.Thisyear, buildingonourstudyofKnowingOurFaithand CultivatingtheFruitoftheSpiritduringtheprogram year,wearegoingtorevisittheseminalstatementof ReformedChristianFaiththatistheWestminster ConfessionandCatechism.Theworkofthe WestminsterAssemblyinthe17thcentury(16441647)haslongbeenthefoundationofPresbyterian faithandpracticearoundtheworld.Andyet,weknow relativelylittleaboutthegatheringthatproducedthese standardsorthecircumstancesthatmadeitnecessary WhoweretheWestminsterDivinesandwhywerethey convenedforthispurpose?Whatrelevancedoesthis 17thcenturyarticulationofthefaith,composedbefore theoverthrowofroyaltyrannyortheabolitionof slavery,haveforustoday?Whatcanwelearnfrom thesestandardsthatspeakstoourexperience,our yearnings,ourcuriosities,ouranxieties?

TheWestminsterConfessionandCatechismhavelong beendefiningdocumentsinthereligiousformationof PresbyterianandReformedChristians.Howthe

divinesarticulatethechiefendofhumanlife,the natureandpurposeofscripture,thepresenceofChrist intheSacraments,themeaningandproperuseofthe Commandments,theunderstandingofsinand redemptionandtheworkofChristallcontinueto exertinfluenceoverandplaceboundariesaround whatPresbyteriansrightlyaffirmandbelieveInmany waysweremainWestminsterChristians(evenaswe aremembersofEastminster).

OurpurposethisSummeristowalkcarefullyand thoughtfullythroughthefaithofWestminster,notto discoverwhatwebelieve,buttoexplorehowwhatwe believeadherestoandhassurpassedthistraditional formulationofthefaith.EverySundaymorningat 9:00,wewilllistencloselytothevoicesofthe WestminsterDivinesastheyechothroughthe centuriesandponderthegreatmysteriesofGod’s presenceandpowerthatarealwaysgreaterthanour owncapacitytoutter.

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WhatIsVacationBibleSchool?

VacationBibleSchool(VBS)isanexcitingSummerweekthatbringskids,EPCvolunteers,andourcommunity together.Duringthefour-dayevent,childrenexploretheirfaiththroughBiblestories,music,crafts,andgames.Since 2006,we'veconsistentlyhadanywherefrom225-330children,agesrising4K-rising6thgradeenrolledeachSummer.

WhyVBSMatters:

1.BuildingFaith-VBSprovidesauniqueopportunityfor childrentolearnaboutGod’sloveinadynamicand engagingway.It’sachanceforthemtojumpintothestories oftheBibleinanimmersivewaythattheywillrememberas theygrow.

2.Connecting-Thechildrengetachancetodeeplyinteract withtheirpeersaswellasourEPCvolunteersofallagesina seasonoftheyearwhenfamiliesareoftengoinginmany differentdirections.Ourtweentrackforrising5thand6th graderstakesthemoutintothecommunityfordifferent opportunitiesforinteractingwithothersaswell

3.ImpactingtheCommunity-OurVBSextendsbeyond ourchurchwalls.Asweinviteneighborhoodfamilies, friends,andnewcomers,wedemonstratethegiftof welcomeandhospitalitytoourcommunity.VBSisan excellentopportunitytosharetheloveandgraceofChrist withothers.

WhatMakesEPC’sVBSSpecial:

1.EngagingActivities-Eachyear,Eastminster’sVBS featurescaptivatingactivitiesthatsparkcuriosityand excitement.Frominteractivedramatocreativecrafts,kids discoverthegospelmessageinfunandmemorableways

2.DedicatedVolunteers-Ourpassionatevolunteers children’sshepherds,musicians,crafters,decorators,game leaders,andsnackprovidersmakeVBSunforgettable. Theirloveandcareforworkingwiththechildrenletsthe kidsknowthattheyarevalued.

3.LifelongFriendships-VBSisn’tjustaboutlearning; it’saboutforminglastingfriendships.Kidsconnectwith theirpeersthattheymaynothaveseeninawhileandget toknowadultsandyouththattheyperhapswouldn’thave interactedwithduringtheschoolyear.

JoinUsforVBS2024:June24-27from9am-12pm Markyourcalendarsnow!Registeryourkids,inviteyour neighbors,andgetreadyforaweekoffaith-filledfun. Remember,VBSisn’tjustaneventit’sajourneyoffaith, fellowship,andjoy.UsetheQRcodeabovetoregister.

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HEART OF VBS Faith, Fellowship & Joy REV. CROSKEYS ROYALL
Barbara Covington Lee & Boyd Brown, David (3) and Bo (1) Brian Cunningham & Lauren Robinson, Parker (12) & Libby (10) Carolyn & Dunny Dunlap Nicole & Ben Kittrell Carol & John Kososki Margaret & Alden Livingston Jacob (3) & Jennings (18 mos.)
Welcome New Members - Join Date March 24, 2024
Sarah Livingston Jo & Johnny Crosby are not pictured, but joined on 03.24.24!
Welcome New Members - Join Date March 24, 2024
Logan & Blake Loggins Lee & Stephen Longaker Madison & Jack Robertson Dinah Rutland Bill Salisbury joined EPC on January 23. He is a Still Hopes resident and we are so excited to welcome him to the Eastminster Family! Lauren & James Schultz Jeannie Weingarth Miranda & Justin Workman, Blair (3 mo.)
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