January 25, 2015

What a blessing it is to have the Rev. Juliann Whipple in the pulpit this weekend! Juliann is truly an inspired and inspiring human being. Juliann perseveres through many tough situations, and she is blessed by many encounters with God. She has a message God gave her for us to hear! Hopefully, she will tell you a little about her recent trip to Switzerland as well. Next Sunday at 11:00 a.m. we will hold our Annual Congregational Meeting. This will be a time to celebrate what God has done in the last year—which has been considerable, even amazing! We will also look forward to 2015, elect members to the Nominating Committee, present the 2015 budget, and perhaps have a “world premiere.” On Sunday February 8 there will be a “Discover Eastminster” gathering beginning in the Fellowship Hall at 8:45 a.m. with a light breakfast. Discover Eastminster is a time to meet key staff and leaders, tour the church facilities, learn about our programs and missions, worship together, explore what it means to be Presbyterian, and ask questions. It is an opportunity to enhance your experience here that I hope you will take up. Discover Eastminster is very valuable for seasonal residents as well as year round residents. I hope to see you Sunday morning. Call or shoot me an email for more info. Finally, thanks to all who served so well at the Praise and Pizza event! It was great to get to reach out to neighbors and to share the good news of Jesus through music! Looking ahead: Feb: 11 Mardi Gras Potluck 5:30 p.m. Feb. 18 Ash Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Feb. 22 Spaghetti Dinner 11 a.m. Feb. 24 How might I remember the church through planned giving? 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. sessions with Robert Hay of the Presbyterian Foundation Feb. 25 Wednesday Lenten Luncheon Series Starts March 1 New Sermon Series Begins: “Masterpieces of the Gospel: Viewing the Last Days of Jesus through Scripture and Fine Art” I look forward to times of growth, fellowship and joy in serving the Lord! Blessings, Tim