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November 2
Wisdom of
Solomon: Knowledge
Rev. Hudson
Communion
November 9
Wisdom of Solomon:
Pleasure
Dr. McConnell
Veteran Sunday
November 16
Wisdom of
Solomon: Work
Dr. McConnell
November 23
Wisdom of
Solomon: Fear God
Dr. McConnell
Thanksgiving
November 30
Naming Jesus:
Wonderful Counselor
Dr.
McConnell
1st Sunday of
Advent
Communion
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Birthdays
2
Ken Wood
2
Beth Gannon
3
Claire Allen
3
Michelle Watson
5
Tom Stock
5
Cheri Olivier
7
Tommie Carmichael
7 Elinor Hudson
7
Joanna Hudson
8
Anne Schatz
8
Tim Brammer
9
Frank Koskee
9 Mark
Shreiner
9
Lane Henderson
9
Andrew Persaud
9
Maya Persaud
10 Lucy
Nanda
10 Judy Westerlage
10
Barbara Tahsler
10 Val
Oviatt
11 Julia
Gallagher
12 Peggy
Ulrich
12 Drew
Scholtens
12 Mary
Willard
12
Olivia Carney
13
Allison Scholtens
13 Fisher
Jackson
14 Alex
Ball
15 Hart Phinney
15 Fritz
Brewer
15 Peter
McConnell
16 Gerri
Wiley
16
Anabella Brand
17 Harry
Anton
17 Walt
Bentley
17 Ron
Harlow
17
Lindsay McDaniel
18 Nancy
Speiser
18 Jill Guske
19 Ellen
Beard
19
Rachel Graziose
19 Jim
Fowler
20 Pat
Bynum
21 Dan
Waters
21
Lindsay Ray
22
Jennie Adams
22
Christopher Arcuragi
22
Cooper Foster
23 James
Mayfield
23 Elise
Gowen
24
Janice Weaver
25 Patti
Cosson
25 Tyler
Gruber
25 Sage
Holland
26
Trenton Madson
27
Gordon Carswell
27 Rick Waugaman
27
Michelle Dembski
27 Aidan
Sherlock
27 Lily Atalla
28
Georgia Bentley
28 Karen
Jones
29
Danielle Edwards
29
Kayleigh Rizk
30
Kedrick Daw
30 Kali
Ramsey
30
Meagan Will
30 James
Shoop
30
Marley Jackson
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3
Chris & Ruth Kenyon
4
Mike & Cheryl
Mjehovich
6
Don & Susan
Welborn
9
Bobby & Vicky Ryder
10 Karl
& Susan Touset
17
Harry & Bonnie
Anton
17
Steven & Beth
Cummings
18
Troy & Annette
Denherder
18
Greg & Jessica
Gibbs
21
Fritz & Lisa Brewer
21
Chris & Aimee
Jackson
23
Joe & Jan Walls
25
Phil & Lena
McClendon
27
Larry & B. J. Baskin
29
Walt & Georgia
Bentley
29
Jim & Ann Streible
30
Robert & Jeanne
Chesser
30
Jeff & Courtney
Driscoll
30
Tom & Katherine
Moore
30
Larry & Sallie
Rainwater
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Adults and
teens $8.00
Seniors $7.00
Families
$22.00
Children $5
(Elementary School)
Pre-school and
below are free
Nov. 5
Roast Beef
Chicken &
Rice Casserole
Mashed
Potatoes
Cauliflower
Green Beans
Squash
Green Salad
Brownies
Nov. 12
Roast Pork
Fried Chicken
Hash Brown
Casserole
Lima Beans
Applesauce
Broccoli-Raisin
Salad
Ceasar Salad
Nov. 19
Lasagna
Tortellini
Spaghetti with
& without
Meat Sauce
Pasta Con
Broccoli
Italian Salad
Nov. 26
No Dinner due
to Thanksgiving
We will have peanut
butter and jelly available for those children who don't care for
the selections.
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Nov. 2
9:00
Dick &
Cathy DuBose
Debbie Taylor
11:15
Jim &
Debbie Bussart
Ray & Judy
Westerlage
Nov. 9
9:00
Piet &
Ester Strydom
Valerie Mote
11:15
Dan & Jo
Ann Kiser
Scott &
Angie Wessner
Nov. 16
9:00
Scott
&Michelle
Baumann
Leslie Michael
11:15
Frank & Jo
Byrd
Joel &
Jill Guske
Nov. 23
9:00
Sara Dilworth
Adrienne Riga
Jay Olivier
11:15
Eric &
Alison Horton
Tommy Nickles
Nov. 30
9:00
Helen Hvizdak
Sharon Melcher
11:15
Ellen
Parkerson
Gail Sorrells
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Jason Barker
and family in the loss of his grandfather, Claude D'Amour.
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Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of
various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces
steadfastness. -James 1:2-3
It's
Thanksgiving time. That time of year when we cultivate our spirit
of gratitude. How we have been blessed this year! Pause to count
and recognize your blessings, and let the spirit of gratitude draw
you nearer to the One Who Blesses. But can we even give thanks for
trials?
James says to
count it all joy when we meet trials. Why? Because the trial only
means God sees you worthy of testing and purifying. I saw a young
lady with a T-Shirt the other day: "Without pressure there
would be no diamonds." But it sure is hard to give thanks in
the middle of a struggle, isn't it?
There are a
few things to remember about trials that make them easier to
endure. Trials are temporary; they begin and then they end. They do
not go on forever. Trials are necessary for growth. Trials are
mentally distressing, and it can be hard to think straight in the
middle of them. Trials are diverse-they emerge from surprising
corners, and are not always what you expect. Trials refine us,
deepening and proving our faith, producing greater trust in God and
burning away any confidences or attachments other than Him. Trials
are for our benefit.
Count your
blessings. Give thanks for the easy and joyful things. Then give
thanks for your trials and struggles. Jesus is often closer in
them.
Yours in
Christ,
Tim
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Healing and Wholeness Service
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Rev. Jan
Warren-Taylor Ray will lead us in a Service for Healing and
Wholeness on November 9, 2014, at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Come
for an evening to worship and pray for the healing the Lord brings.
Pastors and elders will be available to pray with you during and
after the service. You may be seeking your own healing or willing
to spend time praying for the healing and well-being of a friend or
neighbor. Music will be blended in style.
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November
Sunday 2:
Youth Group
Tuesday 4: Voter
Free Day, 3 - 4:30 PM in Youth Room
Wednesday 5:
Wednesday Night Fellowship (5-7 PM) and Bible Study (7 PM)
Sunday 9:
Youth Group
Wednesday 12:
Wednesday Night Fellowship (5-7 PM) and Bible Study (7 PM)
Sunday 16:
Youth Summer Trips Fundraiser, 5 - 7 PM
All youth should be at the church by 2:00 PM to help
set up, cook dinner, etc!
All youth should also stay until we are completely
cleaned up (no later than 8:30 PM)
Wednesday 19: Wednesday
Night Fellowship (5-7 PM) and Bible Study (7 PM)
Sunday 23:
Youth Group
Wednesday 26:
NO Wednesday Night Activities
Sunday 30: NO
Youth Group
December
Wednesday 3:
Wednesday Night Fellowship (5-7 PM) and Bible Study (7 PM)
Sunday 7: Youth
Group (Reindeer Games)
Wednesday 10:
Wednesday Night Fellowship (5-7 PM) and Bible Study (7 PM)
Wednesday 17:
Youth Christmas Movie Night! Regular fellowship at 5 PM,
dinner at 6 PM, and movie begins at 6:30 PM!
Friday 19:
Youth Christmas Parties!
If you are
interested in hosting a Christmas party, please let Rev. Hudson
know at blake.hudson@epres.org
YOUTH MISSION TRIP TO JAMAICA
Sign-ups are
now open for the youth mission trip to Jamaica!
High school students ONLY!
$100
deposit due by Sunday, November 16!
SUMMER STORIES: FUNDRAISER FOR YOUTH TRIPS on SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 16 2014, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
The Youth of Eastminster
Presbyterian Church cordially and enthusiastically present an
evening of shared memories and stories from past summer trips!
Paired with a spaghetti dinner (spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread
and dessert), the youth will serve your meal and explain why
mission trips and summer conferences mean so much to their growing
faith. In addition, the youth will share why they need the church's
support as they raise funds for next year's summer trips, which
include one week of local mission, two youth conferences and an international mission
trip to Jamaica. All families and ages are invited; childcare will
be provided. No cost for dinner but we will take up a
freewill offering on behalf of our youth for their 2015 Summer
Trips! If possible, please RSVP to Rev. Hudson at blake.hudson@epres.org!
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It's not too
late to join a Small Group!
The
"Imagine" sermon series has just completed and all of our
small groups are starting new Bible studies this month, so NOW is a
great time to "jump in" to a Small Group. For more
information or to sign-up, contact Hubie Mann (hubie.mann@epres.org).
Wednesday
Night Meal - November 26
On Wednesday,
Nov. 26, all of the usual Wednesday evening programs (Wednesday
night dinner, Children's SLAM program, Youth Bible studies, Adult
classes, choir practice, etc.) will not meet because of the
Thanksgiving holiday.
The Christmas Eve Nativity Pageant is coming!Rehearsals will be on Sunday afternoons on December 7, 14, and
21 so parents please mark your calendars now. In addition to
the usual roles for our middle school, high school, and elementary
students, our Pre-K4/Kindergarten students will have the
opportunity to participate as well! Contact Hubie Mann (hubie.mann@epres.org) to sign-up your kids to
participate.
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Scholastic
Book Fair
The
Eastminster Christian Preschool Scholastic Book Fair is almost
here! Please visit us in the Library November 10 - 13 for great
gifts for all the wonderful children in your lives. Books are
also a great idea as gifts for charitable organizations that serve
children. The book fair will be open from 9:15 to 9:45am,
12:45 to 1:15pm and during Wednesday night dinner on November
12. You may also purchase on-line for children of all ages (Click Here).
Remember, everything you buy from ECP's book fair helps earn more
books for our preschool!
Breakfast
with Santa
Save the Date!
Breakfast with Santa returns on Saturday, December 6, at 9am.
You don't want to miss this fantastic event featuring delicious
pancakes prepared by Eastminster's own
Craftsmen and served by the preschool Board of Directors.
Santa will also be available to accept your Christmas wish
list. Tickets will be available soon!
Kroger
Community Rewards Program
Eastminster Christian Preschool is now a Kroger Community
Rewards Program partner! To link your Kroger card to the
preschool, earning us donations for our preschool activities and
programs, just go to: krogercommunityrewards.com
Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy when you go
on-line. If you do not have a Kroger Plus card, they are
available at the customer service desk at any Kroger store.
Once on-line, click SIGN UP TODAY in the 'New Customer?'
box. After you've completed your registration, you can enter
81817 for Eastminster or find us on the list of organizations to
link to your account. Every time you shop, the preschool will
earn a percentage of your total shopping bill. Happy Krogering!
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Old Time Family
Christmas!
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December 13, 2014
6:00 P.M.
Fun time for all with lots of surprises
Members and guests of all ages are welcome
Dinner catered by Chef Jeff
Tickets: $12.00 Adults
$5.00 Children
(maximum of $30.00 per family)
More information to come, but for now please
SAVE THE DATE!
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The Nurture
Team, along with Ester Strydom, is
looking to start a prayer shawl ministry. The idea is to get
together once a month and knit or crochet prayer shawls together,
and pray over them. Finished prayer shawls will be distributed to
members in long term care, in the hospital, and going through
treatments. If you are interested in joining in this ministry,
please contact Beth Hartt, beth.hartt@gmail.com,
with your availability (weekdays, weeknights, or Saturdays?).
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Operation
Christmas Child
Shoebox collection
for Operation Christmas Child is underway! Prayerfully pack these
shoeboxes to share the love of Jesus with children around the
world. Our goal for this year is 350 shoeboxes - we can do it!
Brochures with complete instructions are located in the Alcove near
the Sanctuary or in the CLC lobby. Help yourself to some of
the pre-made boxes at the tables, or use your own shoebox or a
reusable plastic storage box. Visit www.epres.org/shoebox for
more information and important dates. For great tips on packing a
shoe box, click here. You may drop off
filled boxes in Fellowship Hall until November 16th.
Want to help
behind the scenes of OCC? Volunteer at the OCC Processing Site!
Join us for a night of working, praying and fellowship as we help
process shoeboxes before they get shipped out all over the world.
There are two dates to choose from - Monday, December 1st from 6 -
10 p.m., and Tuesday, December 2nd from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Space is
limited, so sign up now at www.epres.org/signups.
Thornwell Home for
Children
Thornwell has been around
since 1875 when it was founded as a Presbyterian ministry. They
provide loving Christian homes for abused, abandoned and neglected
children. They provide complete care, from physical health, to
mental health to education to ensure that the children can have a
happy and fulfilled life. Eastminster support them with an annual
contribution. For more details about Thornwell,
(click here).
Kenya Chili Cook-Off
Start
perfecting your chili! The Kenya Mission Team invites you to
the 2nd Annual Kenya Chili
Cook-off! Mark your calendars for Sunday,
January 25th at 6pm to taste some amazing
chili and see if anyone can beat Terri Mann this year! This
will be an evening full of food, fellowship, and an exciting chance
to support the mission team's work in Kenya next summer. All
proceeds will go directly to projects at Tumaini,
Huruma and Kenya Connection Children's
Homes. We need chili contestants! If you are
interested in entering, please contact Leanne Chesser at lchesser0603@gmail.com or 404-697-6924.
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Sonflower Sisters
Attention moms
of elementary-age daughters - the next Sonflower
Sisters meeting is Friday, November 7th. We are going to 7
Bridges to make sandwiches for their street mission. Bring a picnic
dinner to the CLC parking lot at 5:45 so we can carpool together.
We'll leave church around 6:15. If you'd like to meet us down
there, we plan to arrive at 7:00. The address is 2840 Plant
Atkinson Road SE, Smyrna 30080. We'd also like to take them
some items they need, so please pick up Lysol spray or wipes,
cold/sinus medicine for adults or children, or diapers if you
can. If you have any questions, please contact Beth Hartt at beth.hartt@gmail.com.
Craft Circle
Craft Circle
will meet Monday, November 10th, 10-1, Room 203/CLC. We will
continue working on 50 bookbags/backpacks
for the Kenya mission. Sewing machines, scissors and willing
hands needed. There'll be a job for everyone. Any
questions, contact Lynn Hall (770-552-0949) or Lynne Buchanan
(404-234-5063).
Lunch Bunch
Ladies Lunch
Bunch will meet Nov. 20th at 12:00 Noon at Cherokee Cattle Co., 2710
Canton Road, Marietta. Directions from the church: Take Sewell Mill
Road to
Piedmont Road.
Turn right and stay on Piedmont Road until you reach Canton Road.
Turn left, go slowly, as Cherokee Cattle
Company is on your left. Advise Sandra
Allen by Nov.
19th at allen47680@bellsouth.net or
770-977-8742.
Thanksgiving
Bake Sale
It's that time again, our annual Women's Ministry Thanksgiving
Bake Sale is right around the corner. So men, women and youth
put on your aprons and start baking! We had such an awesome
year last year and hope to even do better this year. We'll be
accepting all goodies in the Fellowship Hall from 11AM - 2 PM on
Saturday, November 22. Attach your recipes to them, if you
wish. On Sunday, November 23rd our Harvest Sale will take
place before, during and after both church services. The money
collected goes directly to the Women Ministry, so help us make this
event a huge success! Any questions, please contact Kathy
Schuette: 404-310-3761 (kauii2000@bellsouth.net)
or Vicky Ryder: 404-353-7094 (vickyryder@att.net).
Thanksgiving
Baskets
The Center for
Family Resources and the Cobb County Department of Family and
Children's Services join together each year to distribute
Thanksgiving Food Baskets to Cobb County's low income citizens.
They rely entirely on donations from organizations and churches.
Please join us in making this important program a success.
Here's how you
can help:
·
Pick up a list of the
needed items from the alcove or CLC.
·
Return the food to
the alcove or CLC by Sunday, November 16th.
·
Donate money for the
purchase of turkeys and other perishable items. You can do this by
placing a check payable to Eastminster, marked "turkeys"
in the offering plate by Sunday, November 9th.
For more
information or to volunteer, please contact Sylvian Williams at
770.973.9799 sylvianw@bellsouth.net or Jeanette Gowen at singingcayman@comcast.net or 770.587.1398.
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The Advent Devotional
will be available on the first day of Advent, November 30. Please
plan to pick up your copy at either church service. If you would
like your copy mailed, please let the office know as soon as
possible.
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Session Meeting Highlights
October 2014
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Session approved
the budget for 2015. It will be presented at the Annual Meeting of
the Congregation.
Session
approved having Piet & Ester Strydom
represent Eastminster at the "Connecting Mission Leaders"
Conference on October 15-19, 2014, in San Antonio, TX.
As a member of
ECO, Eastminster participates in a Ministry Accountability Group
(MAG). The first MAG meeting will be held November 8, 2014, from
10am-2pm at Eastminster.
The next
Presbytery Meeting will be November 21-22, 2014, at Saxe Gotha
Presbyterian Church in Lexington, SC.
The next
Stated Session Meeting will be Thursday, December 4, 2014, at
7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Respectfully
submitted,
Diane L. Brock
Clerk of
Session
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We are
accepting dedications for poinsettias to be placed in both the Sanctuary
and the Great Hall this Christmas season. The cost of the
poinsettias is $8 per plant. Please fill out the form below. The
deadline is December 7.
Total # Plants
_________________
In loving
memory of _____________________________
_____________________________________________
In honor of
____________________________________
_____________________________________________
____ Presented
to Eastminster Presbyterian Church
Name of Donor
________________________________
Amount Enclosed
______________________________
Please return
to Eastminster Presbyterian Church
3125 Sewell
Mill Road, Marietta, GA 30062
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The EPC Golden
Girls, a Deacon ministry, is a newly-formed social club for widows
and single mature ladies in our church family. There are many fun outings
planned, so watch the church bulletin and check your email for
up-to-date information on the latest events!
We had a fun
time at our planning meeting. Thank you so much Martha Powers
for bringing the delicious finger sandwiches. Thank you also to
Sally Tinsley for bringing us chocolate chip cookies and paper
products. Joyce O'Brien provided some beverages as
well. Barbara and Pat - we'll use your goodies the next time!
So here are
the upcoming events on our calendar:
Monday 11/03/14 - Woodstock
Outlet Shopping - meet at the church at
10:30 if you want to carpool or at the outlet at 11:00 at Crabtree
and Evelyn which is E507 on the map. It is centrally
located so that no matter where you park we should be able to
find each other. Plan to have lunch around 12:30 at Taqueria Tsunami. Here is the website for
the Outlet Mall - http://www.theoutletshoppeatlanta.com/directory-map.
Thursday 11/13/14 - Brixx Wood Fired Pizza at 12:15 for lunch, then
Chico's for a mini fashion "show" and shopping.
Thursday 12/4/14 - Paper Mill
Grille for lunch at 11:30 - hopefully the finance guy will be able
to come that day as well. (Joyce, don't forget to contact him.)
Saturday 12/20/14 - Bradley's
Bar and Grill for lunch at 12:30 - here is the website address for
menu and location - http://bradleysbarandgrill.com.
Saturday 01/03/15 - 11:00 in
the CLC for a Retirement Party for Martha Powers and a planning
meeting.
(Let me know what you can bring or contribute to the party -
Martha you are NOT allowed to reply for this one!)
Please feel
free to bring a guest to any event. Also, let me know if I
need to add anyone to the email list. If you have questions, please contact Jeanne Chesser at jachesserga@gmail.com
or 404-374-2381.
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Eastminster
Presbyterian Church
info@epres.org | www.epres.org
3125 Sewell Mill Rd, Marietta, GA 30062
770-977-2976
Rev. Dr. Timothy P. McConnell, Senior Pastor
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