Tim’s Tidings
It is great kicking
off a new year with so many new members and friends at Eastminster.
If you are visiting,
welcome. Eastminster is an open and accepting
congregation where many of the persons present have come in the last several
years. You will find a welcome here
which is truly of God!
One of the key ways
people connect is through small groups. Today
all persons will find opportunities to engage in small group activities, even
if you are here for the winter season, much less if you are a regular or even an
“old timer.” Survey sheets will
be available to help you connect with the time and nature of a group which will
meet your needs. I encourage everyone
not currently in a small group to consider giving one a try.
Another key way to
connect is through before and after church activities. “Family EPiC” is a
Third Saturday Potluck held at 5 p.m. before the 6 p.m. Engaging People In Christ
(EPiC) contemporary worship service held in fellowship hall in the Christian
Ministry Center.
Sundays, at present
there are two opportunities for spiritual growth at 11:15 a.m. following the
10:00 a.m. traditional service of worship. One is Sermons, Soup and
Sandwiches which is held in the library of the Christian Ministry
Center. Here the preaching pastor or
invited guest will engage with those present expanding on the topic of the
morning worship and answering any questions participants have. The second
offering is a book study entitled “What’s the Least I Can Believe and Still
Be a Christian?” led by Jill Baker in the Heritage Room located on the
second floor of the Christian Ministry Center.
Both opportunities have a light lunch for a suggested $2 donation.
One signature of
Eastminster is serving homemade cookies following worship. Please stay around for a cookie or two, a cup
of Fair Trade coffee, and fellowship.
After being at Eastminster several months, colleagues asked me what I
enjoyed most about my call. My answer
was invariably “the people.” There are
wonderful, interesting folks here that expand and enrich my life. I hope you have the same pleasure as you meet
those around you.
Finally, you are
encouraged to attend the Eastminster Family breakfast on Saturday January 25 at
8:30 a.m. Our own resident historian, Bruce Morgan,
will make a case for the true landing point of explorer Ponce de Leon. The results may surprise you, the food will
delight you, and the fellowship will be suburb!
It’s exciting to start
a new year of growth together!
Welcome newer and more established members. My prayer is we grow in Christ, enhance the
lives of one another and ultimately the community, nation and world.
Blessings,
Pastor Tim
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