10-20-19

Tim's Tidings

This weekend we thank the many, many persons who are using their time and talents to share the ministry of God’s love with the congregation and community at and through Eastminster Presbyterian Church.  It is amazing to realize the thousands upon thousands of hours devoted to worship, education, mission, fellowship, community outreach, administration, care of others, our facilities and our environment, much less the many special projects which go on at Eastminster.  You really are a light to the community and bring glory to God!

One of the things I tell my colleagues is that Eastminster is a “leader rich” church.  Eastminster’s elders provide quality and consistency of leadership that enables the church to effect steady growth in excellence and numbers.  What I realize as I reflect upon the hundreds of capable and energized persons engaged in volunteer Christian ministry is that leaders lead well because we are a church rich in followers of Jesus.  Together, we are moving closer to God as we love God and others in worship, word and deed.  What greater thing can be said!

May the coming days be ripe with renewal as we are filled by the Holy Spirit and love Christ and others in worship word and deed.  I look forward to the week ahead as we share our love with the community by supporting the Indialantic Chamber Singers Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m., host a community “Trunk or Treat” this Friday October 25 at 5:30 and invite friends to the “Kirkin o’ the Tartans” next Sunday October 27 at 10 a.m.

The ministry and mission of Eastminster would not be possible without the dedicated service of many.  Praise God for excellent leaders and the many members and friends of this church who serve so faithfully and give so generously of time and talent as well as treasure.           

God Richly Provides!

Blessings,

Pastor Tim

Front Row Left to Right: Pastor Tim, Grant Dearborn, Barbara Ray, Mary Larson, Pastor Kristy. Back Row Left to Right: Claire Gibbs, Scott Messel, Todd Uebele, Rick Schuette, Sara Van Driel, Jim Earp, Brooke Wheeler, Jim Morris and Nancy Fowler. Sunny Rudloff not pictured.

 

 

 

 

10-13-19

Tim’s Tidings

Today we welcome to worship Dr. Dan Turk, missionary co-worker in Madagascar.  Dan and his wife Elizabeth graciously opened their home to Julie and me on our sabbatical last year and opened our eyes to the tremendous richness of faith and physical needs of the people of drought-stricken Madagascar.

 

Dan will be sharing in both services and will be available after Saturday’s service to speak with youth and young adults and Sunday’s service to speak with adults further about ministry in Madagascar.  You have enriched this work through Eastminster’s “Mission Match” program as we were able to contribute to the following projects:

SUMMARY EASTMINSTER PC DONATION
ITEM	$
1. Mandritsara Seminary Water and Fruit Tree Extension Project	8,100
2. Mahatsinjo Fruit Tree Center	14,400
3. Water for Ankany Gazela Girls' Boarding Home	2,500
TOTAL	25,000

 

Praise God!

 

Today we begin looking ahead at what God would have us do as we give to God through Eastminster in 2020.  This year’s Stewardship theme is “God Richly Provides.”  It is based on I Timothy 6:17-19.

 

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.

 

Each week members have volunteered to speak of God’s provision for them and how Eastminster has been a part of their growth as generous followers of Jesus.  On November 9-10, following a vigil of prayer, members and friends will consecrate good faith “Estimates of Giving” for 2020 which enable our leaders to plan for future ministry and mission.  On November 10 following worship we have a “Celebration Luncheon” where persons who attend both worship services gather to enjoy a great meal, welcome new members who joined in 2019, honor longstanding members and give God thanks for all the blessings we receive.  Please mark your calendars for the Celebration Luncheon.  It is one of the unifying events Eastminster holds and it is important to give God thanks and praise together.

 

Look forward to next week’s Volunteer Ministry recognition and the inclusion of children in worship, followed by the Kirkin o’ the Tartans and then All Saints weekend.  It’s wonderful to please God together through the power of Christ’s Spirit!

 

Blessings,

Pastor Tim