May 3, 2015

Tims Tidings What a joy it is to have the Eastminster children lead us in worship today! They are teaming with me in the Beatitudes series as they present “Soul Train.” Soul Train is a musical written by Director of Music and Organist, Kyle Jones. Kyle started working on this musical when his kids were toddlers. They liked the Jim Henson show, Dinosaur Train. Kyle wrote Soul Train in a similar style to teach kids the message of Jesus in the Beatitudes so that they might grow in faith in a fun and creative way. Kyle is excited to serve with Children’s Music Director, June Leach, who is bringing this musical to life. This is Kyle’s first children’s musical. It is exciting to be at its premiere! Today we also celebrate the ministry of the Eastminster Presbyterian Church Preschool. This will be Director Elizabeth DesChenes’ last year with the Preschool, and we are extremely grateful for her leadership, as well as that of the preschool faculty. These teachers and staff have done an incredible ministry to benefit the families of our community, some of which also worship here. Their nurture and guidance is a bright light in our midst. Elizabeth will certainly be missed! As I have told her, she leaves a legacy in the lives of hundreds of families as well as here in our school and church. Thank you Elizabeth! Thank you teachers! Finally this Friday May 8 at 7 p.m. will be our second Praise and Pizza. This is an event that is sponsored by our Outreach Committee and is a time in which the community can come together for Pizza and wholesome Christian music suitable for persons of all ages. There is no charge for food or entertainment, though donations are welcome so that we can continue to reach out in the name of Jesus. Please attend and bring friends! As I look back at the wonderful events of Lent and Easter, the successful Art Auction and Women’s Tea which together raised over $7,000 for worthy causes such as Vacation Bible School and the Master’s Workshop, as I continue to be blessed by the meaningful worship and fellowship of Law Enforcement Sunday last week, I am filled with energy for the journey ahead. May God bless you and use you as “salt and light” this week! Blessings, Tim