Friday, September 13, 2019

09-15-19


Tim’s Tidings

My hope is that each of you invites friends to Back to Church Weekend this Saturday and Sunday at Eastminster.  There will be wonderful services of worship on Saturday night at 6 p.m. and Sunday morning at 10 a.m. followed by an old-fashioned Sunday Dinner of Fried Chicken and all the fixings topped off with Apple Pie Cupcakes.  There will be a magician present as well to entertain persons of all ages.  A wonderful banquet is being prepared.  Please plan to stay and enjoy the work of many wonderful cooks and servers.

Every week more and more people are worshipping at Eastminster.  God has placed a Spirit of welcome upon our community that is healing, encouraging and warm.  There is growth from learning God’s word and following God’s will, laughter that brings healing, a people and a purpose for all.  If this is your first time here, welcome.  May these words about Eastminster be true in your experience as well!  I encourage all to think of those you know who need such an environment and pray about inviting them to church in the weeks ahead.  This Sunday, we give a special welcome to families from the Eastminster Presbyterian Preschool!

This weekend packets for reading “The Bible in a Year” will be passed out.  Next week your pastors will begin a sermon series “The Bible in 52 Stories” where we will hit some high points of Scripture along the way to reading the Bible through. The Scriptures are divided out where there is reading from the New and Old Testaments every day, so it never gets boring.  Your pastors look forward to this adventure in Christian learning, growth and living with you! 

In your bulletin there is an announcement page which lists some of the many activities for enrichment at Eastminster.  All are welcome.  May I point out that there is a wonderful Bible Study Wednesdays at noon in the church Library which is just starting.  This is great for those who are retired or who work nearby and can take a break during the lunch hour.  For senior adults there is The Shepherd’s Center where 400 persons meet in a variety of courses every Thursday beginning September 26.  You may register for that today.  Finally note the opportunities for children and youth, support and recovery, music and worship.  There is more going on that can be mentioned, but there are persons with welcome badges available all weekend to answer any questions you have.

We are truly blessed!  With that blessing comes a promise and commitment.  In closing, I want to introduce a Scripture which is speaking to me at present from I Timothy 6:17-19.  You will hear more about this Scripture in the coming days:

 As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life.

Blessings,
Pastor Tim

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