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April 2
Maundy Thursday
7:00
Disruptive: At the Table
Dr. McConnell
Communion (Intinction)
April 3 - Good Friday
12:00 & 7:00
Disruptive: Stripped
Rev. Hudson
April 5 - Easter
7:15, 8:30, 10:00, 11:15
Disruptive: All For Good
Dr. McConnell
Communion
April 12
Disruptive: Resolved
Rev. Hudson
April 19
Witnesses
Dr. McConnell
April 26
Youth Sunday
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Birthday
1
Alexa Denherder
2
George Merry
2
Kelly French
3
Brenda Hewett
3
Catherine Fowler
4
Craig Morris
4
Megan Mayfield
5
Teresa Roberts
6
David Dunbar
6
James Brock
7
William Moran
8
Wesley Sain
9
Tripp Seitter
9
Kimberly Delgado
10
Billie Wickstrom
10 Lisa Preikszas
10 Mark
McDaniel
11 Ayden
Ray
12
Bonnie Anton
12
Suzanne Will
12 Cullan Sherlock
12
Norwood Starnes
13 Joyce
Blackstock
13 David
Clifton
14 Alex
Flood
15 Larry
Schrock
15 Sara
Stockman
16 Enita Divani
16 Evan
Bridges
17 Susan
West
17
Adrienne Dickerson
17
Cierra Jacobson
18 Ruth
Rood
18 Susan
DeBardeleben
18 Beth
Cummings
18
Cameron Dembski
19 Peggy
Hayes
20 Tom
Nickles
20
Allison Michael
21 Jan
Walls
21
Robert Richter
23 Flo
Sharp
23 Scott
Baumann
24
Richard Moore
24
Madison Keller
25 Kay Ullom
25 Helen
Hunter
25 Paul
Kennedy
25
Matthew Doyle
25 Hank
Moran
26 Meg
Thomas
26 Riley
Snedden
27
Melinda Taylor
27 Matt Rownd
27 Ryan
Ryder
28
Edwina Sherman
28 Emily
Shreiner
28
Bishop Baumann
29 Cole
Erickson
29 Bryce
Peacock
29 Amy
Watson
30
Marlene Anglin
30 J. J.
Griffin
30 Grant
Buchanan
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2
David & Deborah
Elkins
2
Jim & Mary Swann
3
Dave & Cindy Holland
3
David & Tonya Pirlot
11 Ron
& Elizabeth
Crump
11
Dennis & Cheri
Olivier
20 David
& Sally
Brentzel
20 Doug
& Mary Lynne
Nielson
20 Steve
& Christy
Thomas
21 Tom
& Debbie Taylor
24
Roland & Sally
Stebbins
26 Scott
& Angie
Wessner
27
Richard & Lara Atalla
27 Jason
& Carrie
Barker
27
Michael & Michelle
Dembski
27 Tom
& Elaine Stock
27 Marty
& Melinda
Taylor
29
Michael & Irene
Misencik
30 Chris
& Janeen
DenHaese
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April 5 - Easter
8:30
Ellen Beard
10:00
Leigh Sain
Teresa Roberts
11:15
Jim & Debbie Bussart
Lorelei Rack
April 12
9:00
Emily Gilbert
Rosie Jeffries
11:15
Jeff & Karen Jones
Lucian & Gina
McClendon
April 19
9:00
Tom & Kathy Schuette
Irene Misencik
11:15
Bob & Jane Douglas
Lorelei Rack
April 26
9:00
Ellie McConnell
Lauren Brock
11:15
Dan & Jo Ann Kiser
Steve & Debbie Moore
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April 1
Ham
Potato Salad
Baked Beans
Salad
Peas
Ice Cream
Sundaes
April 8 - No Dinner
April 15
Pulled BBQ
Pork
Roasted
Chicken
Mac &
Cheese
Baked Beans
Buttered Corn
Seven Layer
Salad
Cake
April 22
Roast Beef
Chicken
Scaloppini
Mashed
Potatoes
Cauliflower
Green Beans
Squash
Green Salad
Brownies
April 29
Tacos
Taco Lasagna
Burritos
Re-Fried Beans
Green Salad
Chips w/Salsa
& Queso
Birthday Cake
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Dear Eastminster
Friends,
I want to
sincerely thank you for your care and concern during my recent
multiple illnesses. Your visits, telephone calls, cards,
flowers, food, and most of all your many prayers were greatly appreciated. It is a great
comfort to be a member of such a caring congregation.
With love and
blessings,
Jane Douglas
A Thank-you
note from the family of Doris Funk
The Funk family wishes to thank Pastor Tim and John
Speiser and the wonderful members of our congregation for all their
prayers and support during Doris' long illness. We are also
thankful for Ellen Beard and the Ladies of the Church who put out
such a wonderful variety of food and beverage for the reception
which followed her Memorial Service. You have all been a
blessing to us.
Tom Funk
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is expressed to the
family of Ken Jacquot.
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It is a
"call and response." I say it, then
you say it. You say it, then I say it. It
isn't something to say alone, but something to proclaim together.
Jesus Christ is risen from the dead, just
as He said.
Mary Magdalene
was the first to proclaim it, and the disciples had a hard time
believing it. At first Thomas doubted it, but then he got to see
Jesus for himself. Peter explained it to the crowds in Jerusalem,
and the defining moment was whether they could believe it. Many
could not, but many, many, many did - and within a generation the
Christian Church was born believing in this one fact, that Jesus
Christ is not dead but is alive and the tomb in which He was laid
is empty.
It is a
difficult landscape. I had the honor of participating in a luncheon
with Dr. Atef Gendy
last week. He is the president of The Evangelical Theological
Seminary in Cairo, an institution that has nurtured and trained
pastors for the Middle East and Africa for 150 years. Dr. Gendy cried to speak of the twenty-one Egyptian
martyrs in Libya, the day in 2013 when one-hundred churches were
burned simultaneously across Egypt, and the decline of Christian
influence on the Middle East. It is a difficult landscape.
We feel out of
control, like the center has fallen out of the wheel and everything
is spinning into chaos. Who is in control?
We live on the
surface of the earth where it all appears chaotic. When Christ
rose, He rose from deep below that surface. The power and authority
of Jesus Christ ranges from Heaven to Hell and back to Heaven
again. Who is in control?
We have this grounds for hope, we have this one fact to
which we return again and again: the tomb is empty. Christ has gone
to hell and back for us. His sovereign rule is not in question.
Won't you come celebrate and worship Him?
He is risen. He is risen
indeed.
Yours in
Christ,
Tim
"He is not here; he has
risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay."
Matthew 28:6
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April Calendar
Wednesday 1:
WND Youth
Sunday 5: NO
Youth Group (Easter)
Wednesday 8:
NO WND Youth (Spring Break)
Sunday 12:
Youth Group
Apologetics, 7:30-8:30 PM (High School Only!)
Wednesday 15:
WND Youth
Sunday 19:
Youth Group + Confirmation Exams at 2pm
Apologetics, 7:30-8:30pm (High School Only!)
Wednesday 22:
WND
Saturday 25:
Youth Sunday Practice at 10am
Sunday 26:
Youth Sunday
Youth Group
Apologetics, 7:30-8:30pm (High School Only!)
Wednesday 29:
WND Youth
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Small Groups
Ministry
We believe
that meeting regularly with a small group of Christ followers is
vital to growing in your faith. That's why we offer many opportunities
throughout the week for members of EPC to meet together in small
groups for fellowship, caring, and Bible study. So, if you're
interested in joining a small group, please contact Hubie Mann (hubie.mann@epres.org)
and we'll help you find the right group for you!
Spring Break
Cancellations
On Wednesday,
April 8, during Cobb County's Spring Break, the following
activities WILL NOT meet: Weds. AM
Women's Bible study, Children's S.L.A.M. program, Weds. Night
Dinner, Youth Bible studies, Adult Weds. PM classes,
and all choir practices.
Vacation Bible
School
VBS
registration has begun and we only have a FEW SPACES LEFT! If
you haven't registered your children yet, please do so today so
that they can join us from June 22-26, 2015, in "Hometown
Nazareth" for another awesome week of VBS! Last year, it took
83 volunteers to staff our VBS program and we'll need just as many
this summer. If you'd like to be a part of this incredibly
fun outreach to the children of our community, please contact Hubie
Mann (hubie.mann@epres.org).
Summer
Teachers Needed
We're looking for volunteers to teach children's
Sunday school during the summer so that our regular teachers can
have some time "off". We provide the curriculum and
training; you provide the love and encouragement for our children
for several weeks. Contact Hubie Mann in the Christian
Education office to sign-up.
Men's Fishing Derby
Eastminster's 2nd
annual Men's Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, May 2nd from 7am-10am at
Frank and Jo Byrd's pond (605 Burke Lake Dr. Marietta, GA
30064). B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Bait) and come join us for some
great fellowship and great fishing!
VBS Donations
Donations of grocery store gift cards (Costco, Publix,
Kroger, Walmart, etc.) are needed to buy snacks for VBS and we're
also collecting old "used" crayons and cupcake pans for
one of our craft projects. These items can be dropped off in the
main office or given to Hubie Mann.
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Maundy
Thursday, April 2 - 7pm with communion
Prayer Vigil beginning
Maundy Thursday at 7pm until Good Friday at 7pm in the
Sanctuary. Watch for sign-up sheets.
Maundy Thursday/Good
Friday Childcare
For the
Maundy Thursday (April 2) and Good Friday (April 3)
7pm worship services, we will have childcare
available in the toddler room (Room 3) on both
nights. However, there will not be childcare at the 12pm worship
service on Good Friday.
Good Friday,
April 3
Noon and 7pm
(Tenebrae) Our Good Friday evening service is a "service of
shadows" with descending lights until we leave in darkness and
silence.
Easter Day -
April 5
The
Resurrection of the Lord
7:15 AM
Sunrise Service (Memorial Garden)
8:30 AM
Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
10 AM
Contemporary Service in the Christian Life Center
11:15 AM
Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
Easter Sunday Classes and Childcare
Because of the four worship services on Easter Sunday (April 5),
Christian Life Training classes will not meet on Easter morning. At
the 8:30am, 10am, and 11:15am worship services, there will be
childcare provided in the nursery and toddler rooms as well as a
children's sermon followed by children's church for ages preschool through first grade. At the
7:15am "Sunrise Service", however, please be aware that
there will be no childcare, no children's sermon and no children's
church.
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Guy's Night
Out
This is an opportunity to enjoy some good food and get
to know some men here at Eastminster. When: Tuesday, April 21
at Keegan's in East Cobb at 6:30 pm. Email Steve Hartt (hartts@gmail.com) for information.
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Presbytery Meeting here in Atlanta
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Peachtree Presbyterian (a Fellowship Church) will host
the upcoming ECO East Central Presbytery meeting on April
17-18. Friday evening includes dinner at 6pm followed by the
Presbytery business meeting. Saturday (9am-3pm) includes two
seminars:
1. The role of
the Confessions and Essential Tenets, and 2. Church
Planting
If you are
interested in attending, register at http://www.stgiles.org/resources/presbyteryregis.cfm.
If you have
questions, contact Diane Brock at dlbrock87@bellsouth.net.
Volunteers
Needed!!
We have been
asked to assist with staffing the check-in tables on Friday and
Saturday. They are requesting 2-3 people at the registration
table (check-in, name tags) at the following times:
Friday
4:30 -7:30 PM (One or two
shifts)
Saturday
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Whether you
can attend the whole conference or not, if you are willing to help
at the check-in table either (or both) day(s), contact Diane Brock
at dlbrock87@bellsouth.net.
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Would you like
to be a greeter at the 9:00 or 11:15 service? Our greeters provide
the first impression of Eastminster...welcoming and friendly! This is
such an important service and one that takes only a few minutes of
your time. Contact Ellen Beard at ellen.beard@att.net or 770-992-2285 to sign up.
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Spring closet clean-up will be held on Saturday
Morning April 25, at 9 am. As we grow, we continue to need more
space for classrooms and storage. We will be cleaning out all
storage areas. We can then assess and reorganize and will
assign storage space for ministries, Christian Education,
Preschool, Women's Ministry, Holiday
Decorations, VBS, Scouts and other groups who may have need. Prior
to April 25, PLEASE go through your storage areas and
eliminate anything that is outdated, personal or things that can be
trashed or recycled in some way. If you have questions,
please contact Kathy Wolfram (kathleenwolfram@gmail.com).
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Believe it or
not summer is just 52 days away! Our senior high youth will be heading
to Jamaica in June and Hilton Head in July. The middle school youth
will be serving local missions in June and going to the Great
Escape in Tennessee. If you would like to be a prayer partner,
please email Wendi Shreiner at wshreiner@yahoo.com.
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Kenya Mission
The Kenya
Mission Team needs your help! We are looking for used laptops,
tablets and digital cameras in good working order to take with us in
May. Our partners in Kenya have requested these specific
electronics and we would love to be able to deliver them! If you
can help us, please contact Beth Hartt (beth.hartt@gmail.com) or Abigail McConnell (abigail@abigailmcconnell.com). Thank you
for your support!
Sponsoring a Child in Kenya
If you are
sponsoring a child in Kenya, there will be a sponsorship meeting on
Apri1 12th immediately following the traditional service
in room 208 of the CLC. We will be discussing the upcoming mission
trip, how to spend a gift, gift ideas, a few cultural
considerations and answer any questions you may have. Please plan
to attend.
Cobb Pregnancy
Services Fundraising Banquet
will be on Thursday,
April 30th from 7-9pm at the Cobb Galeria
Centre Ballroom and YOU are invited! Please come and help support
this life-giving ministry. Cobb Pregnancy Services is a place
where men and women feel the love the Christ. Eyes are opened to
the Truth and to God's promises. Clients are encouraged as they are
given information about life-affirming alternatives to abortion
through spiritual, emotional and practical support. CPS also offers
numerous classes from positive parenting, prenatal, and life
skills, to relationship education. If you would like more
information on how to sign up, contact Ellen Foster at 404-435-8058
or fosterpartyof4@bellsouth.net.
Dinner is complimentary, but you will have an opportunity to
make a financial gift to help CPS continue to be a beacon of hope
for men and women.
Hands of Hope
Mission Trip April 23-26
A team of 12
is ideal for this trip. We currently have 10 people signed up to
go!
DONATIONS NEEDED: Household and
kitchen items, small appliances, personal hygiene supplies
(includes towels, washcloths and travel samples) bedding, cleaning
supplies, small pieces of furniture, lamps, fans etc., children's
clothes, shoes and underwear (sizes 2 to 6) and socks.
SPECIAL NEEDS: Baby clothes 0-24
months for any season of the year. All items for infants and
children should be new or gently used.
DONATION BINS are in the alcove
and the lobby of the CLC.
MORE DETAILED LISTS OF NEEDED DONATIONS are in the narthex, alcove and the CLC lobby.EPC supplies HOH with diapers on an
ongoing basis. Donations are always welcome. Make sure your cash or
check indicates HANDS OF HOPE DIAPER FUND.
Thank you for
your continued support for Hands of Hope! Please
contact: Norm or Suzie Baur if you have
questions or would like to go on the Mission Trip! Home Phone:
770-321-0188 Norm: Cell 678-283-0776, nbaur@bellsouth.net
Suzie: Cell 678-283-0774, ladybug112@bellsouth.net.
Thank You. . .
Our first Mission lunch held on February 22, was well
attended even with the rain. We received $600.00 in donations.
Thanks to all who helped out.
Another successful luncheon for March into
Missions was held March l5, at 7 Bridges. Thanks to Sylvian
Williams and all her helpers we fed around l40 people. Before lunch
we attended their worship service and after lunch played with the
children in the yard or garden.
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Craft Circle
Craft Circle will meet Monday, April 13th, 10-1, Room
203/CLC. We will continue work on 50 bookbags/
backpacks for Kenya mission. Sewing machines, scissors and
willing hands needed. There's a job for everyone. Any
questions, contact Lynn Hall (770-552-0949) or Lynne Buchanan
(404-234-5063).
Spunky Spirits
Spunky Spirits
will be meeting Thursday, April 9, at 11am in the CLC. We will
have a Bible study followed by lunch. All ladies are invited. Any
questions, contact Nancy Speiser (770-642-7229) or Snookie Goldberg (770-971-4539)
Lunch Bunch
Ladies Lunch Bunch will meet April 16th at noon at Provino's Italian Restaurant, 440 Ernest
Barrett Pkwy., Marietta. Directions from church: Turn right out of
church's parking lot onto Sewell Mill Rd and continue until you
reach Piedmont Rd. Turn right onto Piedmont Rd (road's name will
change to Ernest Barrett Pkwy).At the next light just pass the
entrance of Town Center, turn right. Provino's
will be on your right. RSVP by April 15th to Sandra Allen at allen47680@bellsouth.net or 770-977-8742.
Sonflower Sisters
Attention moms
of elementary-age daughters - Please join us for the last Sonflower Sisters meeting of the school
year on April 17th in the youth room from 7 to 8:30 pm.
It's going to be lots of fun, so watch the bulletin and your email
for more details. If you have any questions, please contact
Beth Hartt at beth.hartt@gmail.com.
Spring
Luncheon
Join us for
our Annual Women's Ministry Spring Luncheon on Sunday, May 3rd at
12:30 in the Great Hall. This year our speaker will be our own
Reverend Katie Hudson! It will also be a covered dish. We will
provide the meat and beverages and A-F bring
salads G-O bring sides and P-Z desserts. Make plans now to join us!
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Thank you to all
who have linked their Kroger shopping cards to Eastminster!
Every time you shop, Kroger commits a percentage to Eastminster
Christian Preschool as a donation. This quarter, we will
receive a donation of $85! This is with just 25
families enrolled. Our goal is to reach 50 families so if you
haven't signed up yet, please consider doing so. Just visit www.kroger.com/communityrewards
to register and sign up.
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Session Meeting Highlights
- March 2015
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Session
welcomed the following brothers and sisters in Christ into the
covenant partnership of Eastminster Presbyterian Church: Alice
& Richard Bell, Chad & Sarah-Kate Bozza,
John & Amy Chastain, Phil & Sheliah
Cooper, Andy & Anne Dixon, Jenny Hall, Jerry & Jo Ann
Haughton, Matt Houser, Bob & Ferebee Kaleida, Joel & Martha Knight, Brian Lamb,
Laura Lee Lindsey, Don & Joan Malcolm, Sandy Mazur, Robert
& Betsy Miller, Tim Minors, John & Wendy Norton, Barbara
Pike, William Ray, JR & Leslie Reed, Donald Russell, Clete & Judy Simpson, James & Michelle Styring, Neil & Lindsey Suber,
John & Lindsey Thompson, John & Peggy Tienken,
and David & Christine Wallace.
Session
approved the baptisms of Avery & Dana Suber,
children of New Covenant Partners Neil & Lindsey Suber, on March 22, 2015, at the 11:15am
service. Session also approved the baptism of New Covenant Partner
John Norton, on April 19, 2015, at the 11:15am service.
Session
approved a motion allowing the Art Ministry to sponsor a
"Photography, Fellowship, and Fun" field trip on
Saturday, May 16, 2015, from 12-3pm.
Session
approved a new small group ministry to be led and hosted by Mark Shreiner
for young adults, ages 19-24, who have recently graduated from high
school or college.
Session
approved a motion to allow Covenant Partner Cassie Scott to
solicit funds via the bulletin and The Beacon for her Girl Scout
Gold Award project.
A Called
Session meeting will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2015, at 4pm for
the purpose of receiving the new Confirmands.
The next
Stated Session meeting will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at
7:30pm in Room 204.
The next ECO
Presbytery meeting will be at Peachtree Presbyterian Church on
April 17-18, 2015. All active and inactive elders are encouraged to
attend. Anyone interested can register here http://www.stgiles.org/resources/presbyteryregis.cfm.
If you like more information, or would like to volunteer to help
host the event by manning check in tables, please contact Diane
Brock at dlbrock87@bellsouth.net.
Respectfully
submitted,
Diane L. Brock
Clerk of
Session
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Eastminster Presbyterian Church
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3125 Sewell Mill Rd, Marietta, GA 30062
770-977-2976
Rev. Dr. Timothy P. McConnell, Senior Pastor
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