I missed being in worship last week, but had a great time
with my son, Brian, in Portland. It was
a refreshing time away, and I heard worship here was wonderful as children sang
and graduates were recognized and prayed over by loving leaders such as Pastors
Kristy and Ron, Cordelia Scheuermann and Julie Rogers-Martin. We are blessed with children, youth and
adults who love God and others together so well!
Traditional Summer Season is upon us and I want you to be
informed about a few things.
1.
Preschool
graduation is Wednesday May 29 at 9:15 am.
If you haven’t been to a graduation of the Eastminster preschool,
consider attending. The Preschool is
perhaps our greatest outreach to the community and we are indeed “making disciples”
who grow in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and others. Come thank the teachers and encourage the
families at fellowship after.
2.
Vacation
Bible School is June 3-7. Pray for
our teachers and the kids that attend.
The theme is “Life is Wild, God is Good.” I will be preaching on this very relevant theme
next week, and we will dedicate teachers and staff of Bible School with prayer.
3.
Summer
Bible Reading. Next week we will
pass out a card with a Plan to “Read the Bible in 90 Days.” For those who take the “90 Day Bible Challenge”
you will have completed the bible before Eastminster begins a worship emphasis
on “The Bible in 52 Stories.” This emphasis begins on “Bring a Friend to Church
Sunday” September 15. On that Day we
will have a historic worship service, play our 1898 pipe organ, and have
“Dinner on the Grounds.”
4.
Summer
Education and Camp Opportunities- Todd Uebele will lead a class Sunday
morning at 9 a.m. in the Meeting Room of the Christian Ministry Center on his
book “Coffee with Jesus.” The Youth will
be going to Montreat Camp and conference Center July 7-13. Children will be in preschool camp from June
10 through the summer. There will be
various small group Bible study and spiritual formation opportunities listed in
your bulletin and newsletter as well.
5.
Summer
Fellowship Opportunities- Think of your favorite fun dish for the Summer
Fun Potluck June 19. Get ready for the Melbourne
Municipal Band and a joint choir premiere presentation on the 4th of
July, a Saturday Evening worship and Potluck on July13, the sharing with those
in need at the Day of Hope August 3, a Back to school “Blessing of the
Backpacks “in worship august 8, followed by a Back to School Potluck August
14. Many more events are planned but
here are a few for the calendar now.
6.
Summer
Worship- Both our 6 p.m. Saturday and our Sunday 10 a.m. services are
broadcast live on the internet. For the Saturday EPiC service, go to xx give
link, make it a hyperlink to share in the online version) For the Sunday
version go to xx (give hyperlink.
Services are also archived at our website www.epcfl.org.
7.
Summer
Giving- Please stay current or even ahead on your giving this summer so
that Eastminster can honor the many mission and ministry opportunities we support. If you want to give electronically, you may
reach Michelle Tom’s at mtoms@epcfl.org. Praise God for your generosity which allows
the many worship, fellowship, mission and ministry outreaches change lives as
we love God and others.
Here’s
to a Summer of Spiritual Growth!
Pastor Tim
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