Eastminster and Grace combine once again for Vacation Bible School, Monday, June 11–Friday, June 15, 9–11:45 at Grace Presbyterian Church, 6110 Deerfoot Parkway. Registration begins now. Please support VBS by providing graham crackers, vanilla frosting, blue food coloring, “Goldfish,” color sprinkles, mandarin oranges, blue Jello, swim masks, and beach towels. Click the invitation letter below for more information.
Pentecost, May 27, at Grace
May 16th, 2012 by gfritsma
Pentecost, Sunday, May 27, 11: Joint worship at Grace (Deerfoot Parkway) with Eastminster:
- White doves flight
- Outdoor activities for the kids
- Burgers and hot dogs picnic (please bring a side dish or dessert)
- Dress Is casual—WEAR RED AND YELLOW!
On Pentecost Sunday we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles fifty days after Christ’s resurrection. Often overlooked, it is a significant day in the Christian calendar and one truly worth celebrating!
Friday Night Live May 11, Pancake Breakfast, May 12, 2012
May 16th, 2012 by gfritsma
On May 11 FNL was back in full form with 75 in attendance. There was “open mic”, worship music, a “word from our sponsor,” board games, basketball, video games, movies, volleyball and a wonderful meal served by FNL student adviser Holly Greatorex. Thanks for all the volunteers and student aides who make this growing ministry possible. Please contact Micah Dowling and let him know when you are available to assist.
Our Montreat pancake breakfast raised $225 for our students’ upcoming Montreat adventure! Special thank you to the Scholl family and Kayla Dailey for your kitchen supervision. Montreaters Rebekah Scholl, Katy Johnson, Celeste Tate, Kevin Little, Amber Watson, Tiffanee Albano, Christian Collins, and Kayla Dailey and hopefully others will be joining us for a week of enrichment on July 8–14 in Montreat, North Carolina.
See photos of our May 11 FNL and May 12 breakfast on Facebook.
Youth Retreat at Montreat July 8-14
May 12th, 2012 by gfritsma
Here is the flyer with plans for the youth retreat “Perfectly Imperfect” at Montreat, North Carolina, July 8–14, 2012.
Fifth Sunday of Easter, Holy Communion
May 7th, 2012 by gfritsma
Today’s prelude, “Fairest Lord Jesus,” communion hymn, “Communion,” and postlude, “I Saw the Light” were provided by the Eastminster Worship Ensemble; Tara White, Melissa Scholl, Connie Smith, Micah Dowling, and Pete White. Our offertory anthem, “You Are Lord,” was provided by the Chancel Choir directed by Wayne Hutcheson and accompanied by Connie Smith. Our lectionary readings today included our Epistle, I John 4:7–15, affirmation of faith, I John 4:16–21, and Gospel, John 15:1–8.
