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Eastminster Edition Eastminster Presbyterian Church July 2017
Eastminster Staff
Pastor Pressley Cox
Administrative Assistant Ellen Irick
Music Director [email protected]
Lucie Svatonova-Hughes
Accompanist Carol Irick
Director of Bell Choir Jim Parrish
Bookkeeper Wanda Grant
Church Information Eastminster Presbyterian
2240 Woodruff Road Simpsonville, SC 29681 www.eastminster.com Phone: 864-284-0190
Fax: 864-284-9316
Eastminster Presbyterian Church is a church of the
Presbyterian Church, USA
The Children and Youth Faith Formation Committee needs the congregation's
help to make this year’s VBS a great success. Many volunteer opportunities
remain including a Games Leader, Crew Leaders and Assistants who guide the
children throughout the day, a Decorations Leader, a Music Assistant and more.
Please take a look at the VBS sign-up sheet in the Commons Area to see where
you can help. If you can't be here in person, please consider a monetary
donation to offset the cost of supplies and food or perhaps a donation to our
charitable recipient - Wildlife Rehab of Greenville. A list of their most common
needs is below. The committee is also seeking camping gear we can use for
decorations. If you have any items you're willing to allow us to use, please leave
them at the church labeled with your name before Wednesday,
July 26 when we begin decorating.
Donations Needed for VBS Charity:
Fleece or Flannel Baby Blankets Money
Heating Pads w/o Auto Shut-off Latex Gloves
Kleenex & Paper Towels Pedialyte
Nuts in the shell Bleach
Pet Cages & Accessories Aspen Shavings
Pet Carriers of all sizes
Water Bottles, Food Crocks
Newspapers (no slick ads)
To contact or make donations to WRG any time, email
[email protected]. Every little bit helps!
VBS IS COMING!
www.wildlife-rehab.com
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Dear EPC friends and family-
Have you ever wondered what is like to attend
a Montreat Youth Conference for a week?
Here’s a glimpse of the week through the eyes
of Eastminster.
5 Youth
1 College Student
4 Adults
3 First Time Montreaters
3 Cars
1 trip on the Blue Ridge Parkway
0 slides on Sliding Rock
1 rock stuck in a foot
1 huge spider bite
1 amazing house up a really steep driveway
5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
1 awesome screened porch
5 rocking chairs
July 2017
“We are one family in Christ, living in community, celebrating our faith, called, comforted and
challenged by the Word of God, reaching out to all persons.”
Our Vision: To grow in God, make Christ known and serve with love.
Our Mission Worship GOD, Grow IN FAITH, Go AND SERVE
5 days of rain and sunshine
1 Celebration service
5 Keynotes
5 Worship Services
2 Communion services
1 Candlelight service around Lake Susan
15 energizers
1 theme song
5 small groups each with 30 new friends
1 work crew with 14 college students
1 really annoying back up beeper on a bus
1 trip to Walmart
3 trips to Bi-Lo
3 trips to Ingles
96 bottles of water
6 gallons of sweet tea
5 yummy breakfasts
1 dinner with music leaders
6 guests from Cartersville, GA for Taco Tuesday
1 lunch guest
1 afternoon in Black Mountain
4 food trucks
48 slices of My Father's Pizza
3 enos (hammocks)
1 trip to Chick-fil-a
6 days of focusing on "A Missing Peace"
6 days of learning how to peacemakers in the world
5 days of saying “Peace on ya” and “Back at ya”
5 days of remembering that
“when it all falls apart, Lord, keep me together.”
1,200 Youth and Adults worshipping, praying, singing
and playing together in God's thin place
Did you know that to send our ten participants, the total cost was $5750? This includes the house rental,
food, drinks, Conference t-shirts, youth conference fee, and adult advisors. Each youth pays a $275
conference fee plus $50 to help cover the cost of food. With youth fees, the Bistro fundraiser and a generous
gift that covered part of each youth participants registration fee, around $4500 was collected. The remainder
of the money comes from the youth budget and donations to the youth ministry fund. To support the youth
ministry at Eastminster, please consider donating to the youth ministry fund to offset cost of Montreat.
Grace and peace- Pressley
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The Outreach Committee is pleased to
announce our 2nd Annual Eastminster
Summer Food Drive. This year's drive began
on Sunday, June 11 and will conclude on
Sunday, August 13. Everyone is encouraged
to bring Non-Perishable food items to
donate. Last summer, we collected 1042
items for those who struggle with hunger,
especially when school is in recess. This
summer, our goal is 1500 items.
We will split the donations between Golden
Strip Emergency Relief and United
Ministries. Next time you visit the grocery
store, remember your neighbors
and bring an extra can or box to donate.
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
There will be no
more Education
Hour for the
Summer.
The Education
Hour will resume
on Rally Day
August 20th
Join us for
Lemonade on the Lawn Every Sunday at 11 a.m.
May 28-Aug 13
Summer Worship Schedule
Hymns of Summer Series
July 2 “This is My Song” August 6 “Here I Am, Lord”
July 9 “In the Garden” August 13 “My Shepherd Will Supply
July 16 “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” My Need”
July 23 “Be Thou My Vision” August 20 Rally Day
July 30 “Pass it On”
August 20th
- RALLY DAY!
EPC 2nd Annual
Summer Food Drive
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Congregational Joys & Concerns
EPC Members Norton and Suzanne Cater, Lisa Calloway and family, Ann Coleman, Harry George, Tandy Gilliland, Marilyn James, Patty Mitcham, Cathy Parrish, Tonda Vial
Homebound/Nursing Home Sylvia Meyer, Emily Phillips
EPC Extended Family Newt Anderson (Amy Campbell’s father) John Borth (Maureen Cobb’s Uncle) Richard Calloway (Jerry Calloway’s brother) Kenny Couch (Karen Reese’s brother) Bobbie Deitke (Sharon Daugherty’s mother) Susan Harrell (Lindy Landers’ sister)
Cindy Herbert (Beverly George’s sister) Katie Landry (Kim Gassner’s mother) Jean and David Lasher (Cindy Lichoulas’ parents) Family of Tony Leeman Barbara McCoy (John Taylor’s sister)
Jim Neal (Pressley Cox’s father)
Roger Osteen (Mark Osteen’s brother) Theresa Sautner (Lisa Cuppett’s Mother) Sandy Stewart (Jim Stewart’s sister) Jitka Svatonova (Lucie Svatonova-Hughes’ mother) Jerry (Barbara Kurta’s brother) Michael (Eileen Osteen’s brother)
For additions or corrections to the prayer list, please contact Network 6:2 Coordinator Cathy Parrish at [email protected]
Eastminster’s Administrative Assistant Ellen Irick at 284-0190 or email [email protected]
EPC Friends… Tina Ballenger (Ann Broom’s friend) Peggy Camlin (Amy Campbell’s brother’s mother in law)
Judith Cartisano (friend of Mike Randall)
Hammond Family (friends of Barry Campbell)
Charlotte Knowles (friend of Sandy Watkins) Grant Voyles (friend of Kim Gassner)
July 2017
June Birthdays
7/2 – Cathy Parrish
7/7 – Beverly George
7/12 – Emily Phillips
7/15 – Hope Watkins
7/19 – Madeline Cobb
7/20 – Leah Carlson
7/21 – Denise Calloway
7/24 – Maryanne Torris
7/28 – Ron Kurta
7/28 – Henry Cox
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Session
Class of 2017 Heath Cobb
Beverly George Ed Irick
Kimberly Lane
Class of 2018 Will Brandenburg
Jerry Calloway Elaine Campbell
Gil Kraemer Cyndi Lichoulas
Class of 2019
Mike Moorshead Bruce Nolan Audra Pierce Mark Sucher
Are you looking for a way to stay connected with Eastminster?
EPC has a new and revised Facebook page online that will help keep you connected. This page
allows the church to interact and share information with you online at your convenience. How do
you get connected to his new page? Go to:
https://www.facebook.com/eastminsterpresbyterianchurch?ref=hl
click on the LIKE button so you will receive information and news feeds from us regularly.
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
Session happily welcomed 2017 EPC
confirmation class who shared their
confirmation experiences and
their faith journeys. We are looking forward
to an exciting summer as plans are coming
together for conferences, VBS, Social Sundays
just to name a few.
Travel safely
as you go on vacations,
and we look forward to seeing everyone at
EPC when you are home.
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The office will be closed the week of July 3rd while Ellen and Pressley are on vacation. If you have an emergency or pastoral need while
Pressley is away, the following session members are in town and have the contact information for the Pastor on Call.
Elaine Campbell
Ed Irick Gil Kraemer
Kimberly Lane (July 3-5) Mike Moorshead (available evenings)
Mark Sucher
These session members are also available to contact should you have an issue with the facility or other pressing need.
Since the Cox family is camping, the best way to reach Pressley is via text 864-517-9781. You may also leave a voicemail or email, but those
may not be received as quickly.
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Small Group Opportunities
EPC Women’s Circles are taking
a summer break and will resume
meeting in the fall. Our 2017-18
Horizons Bible study at that time
will be Cloud of Witnesses: A
Community of Christ in Hebrews. Women of all ages are invited to join us then as we
seek to nurture our faith through worship, study,
friendship, and outreach. For more information
contact [email protected] (Morning Circle) or
[email protected] (Evening Circle). If
anyone would be interested in leading the Evening
Circle, please contact Pressley.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Join the new Men’s
group! They will meet
for breakfast every
Wednesday at Panera
Bread on Woodruff Road
at 6:45 a.m.
Men’s Small Group.
Are you interested in
growing deeper in faith
and exploring Scripture?
Consider adding this
valuable time of study,
prayer and fellowship to your week. This group
meets on Tuesday mornings at 7:00 AM and they
are currently studying 1 Peter. Contact Ed Irick or
Jerry Calloway if you would like more information at
[email protected] or [email protected]
July 2017
FIFTY AND UP NETWORK
F.U.N. Events this Summer:
Storytelling Concerts by CAST
(Clemson Area Storytellers)
McGee’s Irish Pub
116 West Orr St.
Anderson, SC 29625
4th Thursday of the month from
April-October
Jim Foote will tell:
6/22, 7/27, 9/28, 10/26
If anyone is interested in going in
June or July,
contact Jane Couch at
to arrange a car pool.
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We invite you to join Atlantic Institute on a Tour of Faiths! We have partnered with centers of culture and faith across Greenville County in an effort to spread awareness, promote cultural diversity, and create interfaith dialogue. These events are free and open to the public and are family friendly! The
dates, times, and locations are as follows:
Friday, July 7th, 7:00 pm: Temple of Israel 400 Spring Forest Road, Greenville SC 29615
Sunday, July 9th, 11:45 am: Greenville Baha'i Center 132 Greenacre Road, Greenville SC 29607
Saturday, July 15th, 3:15 pm: Monastery of St. Claire McCauley Road, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
Thurdsay, July 20th, 7:30 pm: Islamic Center of Greenville 96 Meridian Avenue, Taylors, SC 29687
Wednesday, July 26th 7:00 pm: Holy Cross Episcopal Church 205 E College Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681
We hope to see you there! For more information, click the link below.
http://atlanticinstitutesc.org/index.php/2017-tour-of-faiths?utm_source=Tour+of+Faiths+ALL+Flyer&utm_campaign=shareturkey&utm_medium=email
July 2017
Interfaith Opportunities in Greenville
See EPC’s Music Director,
Lucie Svatonova-Hughes
Play “Rebecca Nurse” in:
The Crucible July 13 - July 28
Glow Lyric Theater
The Crucible – Based on the Salem
Witch Trials, and originally conceived as
an allegory about Mccarthyism in the
1950’s, “The Crucible” is an English
language opera written by Robert Ward
based on the play of the same name by
Arthur Miller. It won both the 1962
Pulitzer Prize for Music and the New
York Music Critics Circle Citation.
VBS Worship and
Celebration
Sunday, July 30
Join us and
get s’more of Jesus!
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Children’s Ministry
Youth Ministry
Middle School Youth
July 19-23, 2017
Please keep the following youth and adults in your prayers as they journey to Maryville College for the Montreat Middle School Conference. Kathryn Carlson Pressley Cox Sarah Moorshead Leah Carlson Sara Cox Sanjana Samuels Susan Carlson Isabel Ellis Hope Watkins Emily Cox Violet Ellis Sandy Watkins
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
Children’s Worship Bags The Children and Youth Faith Formation Committee will re-introduce the Worship bags for children this
summer instead of Crayon Corner. The bags will be filled with a Children's Bulletin and an assortment of items
to keep our children engaged during Service this summer. But we need volunteers who can stuff the bags each
week prior to Sunday. If you can help, please email Mike Moorshead at [email protected] or
Ellen Irick at [email protected] and we'll send instructions.
Saturday, July 29
9:00am-4:00 pm Be sure to register for VBS. Registration forms are located on the Commons Table or online http://www.eastminster.com/vacation-bible-school/
Registration is open to all rising K5-5th grade.
All youth (included rising 6th graders) are invited to assist with VBS. We need you!
Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 20.
Youth will help lead worship and share their Montreat experience
AND youth fellowship will kick off that afternoon.
(Middle School and Senior Highs will be separated this year
for Sunday School and Sunday night Youth Fellowship!)
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News and Notes
New Communications! We are taking a break from the
Flock/Shepherding program to
try new ways to communicate.
One will be a texting reminder
using the Remind app.
The easiest way to sign up-
Text to this number- 81010
Text this message- @epcsim
Can’t text right now?
Use this link -
www.remind.com/join/epcsim
Eastminster Membership
If you are interested in joining Eastminster, we invite
you to speak with the pastor or
contact her at [email protected]
or 864-517-9781. Members are received by
profession of faith, reaffirmation of faith or
by transfer of church letter.
July 2017
OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Ellen Irick will be out of the office July 24-27
and we would love to have volunteers to fill in.
You can volunteer for any amount of time,
Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Please contact Ellen at the church
office if you are able to help.
[email protected] or 864-284-0190
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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9 a.m. Choir
10 a.m. Worship (Communion)
11 a.m. Lemonade on the lawn
7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
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9 a.m. Choir
10 a.m. Worship
11 a.m. Lemonade on the Lawn
11 a.m. Finance
6:30-9 p.m. Vocal Matrix
7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
6:45 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Panera on Woodruff
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9 a.m. Choir
10 a.m. Worship
(Two Cents a Meal)
11 a.m. Lemonade on the Lawn
11:30 a.m. Session
6:30-9 p.m. Vocal Matrix
7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
6:45 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Panera on Woodruff
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Vocal Matrix
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9 a.m. Choir
10 am. Worship
11 a.m. Lemonade on the Lawn
7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
6:45 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Panera on Woodruff
7 p.m. FUN Group Storytelling Concert
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Vacation Bible School
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9 a.m. Choir
10 a.m. Worship (VBS Service)
11 a.m. VBS Celebration
Newsletter Information July 9th - Deadline for July mid-month newsletter
July 23rd - Deadline for August newsletter *Please send all mid-month and monthly newsletter articles to
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
Montreat Middle School Conference July 19-23
Office Closed July 3-7