September 21, 2014

I extend a special welcome to all guests today during this Back to Church emphasis. I trust that for those who ventured to invite a friend, lightening didn’t strike. And we can tell that the walls didn’t cave in when those who might not have been in the church for awhile entered. Welcome to all! My hope is that what you find here is connection with God. Life is busy, confusing and stressful. We need God to guide us. We need to lift up prayers and know they are heard and answered. We need others around us to support us. And we need to give of ourselves to a ministry greater than ourselves to be complete. Today after worship, I invite the congregation to adjourn to the Fellowship Hall next door for refreshments and for a “Ministry Fair.” Twenty different ministries of the church will have information tables with members present to help us understand some of the avenues of enrichment and service that Eastminster offers. It is a great way to get a glance of many of the “parts of this body” that offer support, healing, enrichment and joy at Eastminster. Today is also “Joining Sunday.” Those that desire to become a member of Eastminster may meet up front by the pulpit after the service to be received as members. To become a member of Eastminster one professes that Jesus is Lord of your life and that you intend to live for God as part of this community of believers. In turn, the church promises to support you and seek to enhance your relationship with God and others. Whether you are here for the first time or have been here for a long time… My prayer is that you experience closeness to God and others here. We are designed to worship God and enjoy God together. It seems that when that happens regularly, lots of the other aspects in life fall into place. Know that I am open to having a conversation with you personally. My email address and phone number are below. May we enjoy this day and life as followers of Jesus on the road ahead! Blessings, Tim