As we enter our time of Lenten reflection, we have the privilege of worshiping with our sister congregation, Grace Presbyterian Church, 6110 Deerfoot Parkway, Trussville. We join Grace for Ash Wednesday, February 22, at 6:30 and for regular morning worship the first Sunday of Lent, February 26 at 11. This will be a blessed time of sharing.
Transfiguration Sunday, 2.19.12
February 20th, 2012 by gfritsma
Liturgist Katherine Giddens read II Kings 2:1–12 and II Corinthians 4:3–6. Today’s music was “How Great Thou Art” provided by soloist George McLean accompanied by Connie Smith and Melissa Scholl, “I Will Greatly Rejoice,” sung by Wayne Patterson, and “Everything Glorious” provided by our worship ensemble with soloist Larry Thach. Pastor Frandsen expanded on our Gospel lesson, Mark 9:2–9: Transfigured to Transform.
Friday Night Live, 2.17.12
February 15th, 2012 by gfritsma
Youth Pastor Micah Dowling presented the “Word from our Sponsor” about real Christ-like love vs. fake-gushy love. The Worship Band led the youth with “Take my Life.” A wonderful meal was served by Holly and Austin Greatorex. Thank you so much Holly and Austin! Our Youth advisers played, sang, managed games, cleaned, and helped out as always. To be a part of this ministry, show up! There is plenty to do in this corner of God’s kingdom at Friday Night Live
Valentine’s Day Banquet
February 14th, 2012 by gfritsma
The official total raised at our annual Valentine’s Day banquet was $650.00 in support of our youth summer trip to Montreat. Thank you to Dee Wood, Larry Thach, Channdara Thach, Leang Ay Pheng, Holly Dowling, Melissa Scholl, Jon Scholl, Connie Smith, Tara White, Kayla Dailey, and our EPC Montreat-bound youth: Kevin Little, Tiffanee Albano, Rebekah Scholl, Jaonda Thach, and more to come! Thank you Eastminster family for your love and support.
Sunday, 2.12.12
February 14th, 2012 by gfritsma
Today’s liturgist, Katherine Giddens, led us in our Hebrew Bible reading, II Kings 5:1–14; Affirmation of Faith, Philippians 2:5–11; and our Epistle lesson, I Corinthians 9:24–27. Our prelude, “Your Hands,” was sung by Rebekah Scholl, our choral confessional, “Beloved” was led by the Eastminster worship ensemble and soloist Larry Thach, and our Chancel Choir provided the offertory, “Fount of Every Blessing,” led by Wayne Hutcheson and accompanied by Connie Smith. Eastminster is blessed by our wonderful musicians and beautiful solo voices.
Souper Bowl, 2.5.12
February 14th, 2012 by gfritsma
For our Souper Bowl Sunday: $860.00 was raised by our youth for our local missions EACM and TEAM. Thanks to all who made soup, brought fixings and desserts and helped clean up. Because of all of our generous family at EPC, more hungry people will have food. YOU have been the hands and feet of Jesus!
