Horizon
February 2009
A Note from the Pastor
EYOB and the Parables (Four Questions to ask)
Rev. James W. Crelin, 3rd
Eastridge Staff
Head of Staff
Rev. James W. Crelin, 3rd
([email protected])
Associate Pastor
Rev. J.P. Carlson
([email protected])
Director of Business
Brett Joseph
([email protected])
Director of Christian Ed.
Susan Taylor
([email protected])
Director of Music
Molly Schmit
([email protected])
Director of Youth
Cam McDaniel
([email protected])
Administrative Assistant
Michelle Bassford
([email protected])
IT & R Secretary
Susan Pinkerman
([email protected])
O
n Sunday, January 18, I preached on
parables. I noted that when we read
Jesus’ parables there are four questions we
should be asking. We didn’t have time to look
at the questions in depth so let’s do so now.
think of duty and we rebel against the notion
of duty. (Again, this is an inappropriate response to the idea of biblical duty).
The Christian begins with an understanding that we have been called to live in such a
way as to glorify God. As Jesus said, “If anyone loves me, he or she will obey my teaching” ( John 14:23) and again, “Blessed … are
those who hear the word of God and do it”
(Luke 11:28). From these verses and others
we learn that Jesus expects us to obey His
commands. It’s our duty… to love others, to
give to the poor, to be friends to the friendless,
to love God. In a biblical sense, duty is what
is expected of us. Duty is the ground floor
where we all have to start. Prior to the Fall of
Adam and Eve, we would have joyfully done
our duty before God.
None of these approaches to duty offers a
proper biblical understanding of the notion of
duty. For instance, consider Ephesians 5, it is
the duty of the husband and wife to love one
another. Assuming they have a healthy relationship, it’s an easy thing to love one another.
Their duty can be very enjoyable and may not
seem to be a duty at all. (Notice that when I
put it that way, you can easily hear how the
meaning of the word “duty” in our culture has
taken on bad connotations). Do you hear the
negative tone? Of course, if a husband and a
wife are in a fight and have sinned against each
other, the duty of loving one another can seem
to be an impossible task. What is needed is
the Holy Spirit. God’s presence and assistance
is required in both instances so that we can
fulfill our duty. My point is that our call to
duty has always been there; but sin affects the
exercise of duty in our daily lives.
The fact is, were there no sin in the world,
we would all naturally do our duties (loving
God and loving our neighbors). Our sinfulness, however, can take this basic God-ordained principle of duty and make it a means
of personal salvation (Wrong! We can’t earn
our salvation) or make it a means of condemnation, (Of course, we usually do not condemn ourselves we condemn others. Wrong
again! That’s legalism). Remember that the
Bible presents God as a God of grace! Or we
Here’s the way duty ought to be perceived…
we ought to live the Christian faith in gratitude for two things: 1. God has given us life;
without God we have no life. I am thankful
that the Creator took the time to create me.
2. God has saved us in Jesus Christ and in the
process has done something for us that we
could not do for ourselves. As we seek to live
out our duty, God develops within us a godly
character.
Continued on pg 7
Here’s the first question: WHAT SHOULD
I DO? THAT IS, WHAT IS MY DUTY?
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
PASTOR’S DAY OFF
Pastor Jim
Tuesday
Pastor J.P.
Monday
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Upcoming Events pg 2
EYOB pg 3
Eastridge Youth pg 4
Calendar pg 5
Thank You’spg 7
Session Notes pg 8
Pastor’s Notes Continued pg 9
Empty Bowls,
Full Backpacks
Discernment Sunday
Sunday, Feburary 15
Are You Being Called to Serve? God calls
us to serve him in many ways. As we grow
in the knowledge of God and ourselves we
come to realize how God might want to use
us to serve him and others in the church. Are
you ready and willing to serve as one of the
church’s officers? Do you know someone
in the church that would be gifted to serve
as an officer or on a committee? Every year
a new class of church members is called to
serve as Elders, Deacons, Trustees, Memorial
and Endowment Committee Members and
Nominating Committee Members. Would
you consider serving? Would you thoughtfully
submit the name of another that might serve?
On February 15 at each of the three services
Pastor Carlson will ask the congregation to
prayerfully consider submitting their names
and the names of others who might serve
on the boards and committees beginning
in 2010. Please pray for God’s guidance as
we look for our gifts and the gifts of others.
Self - Development
of People
March 1, 2009
Jesus says:
“The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because
he has anointed me to preach good news to
the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release
to the captives and recovering of sight to
the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the acceptable year of the
Lord.” Luke 4:18-19
The Self - Development of people is a ministry that affirms God’s concern for humankind.
We are Presbyterians and ecumenical partners, dissatisfied with poverty and oppression,
united in faith and action through sharing,
confronting, and enabling. We participate in
the empowerment of economically poor, oppressed, and disadvantaged people seeking to
change the structures that perpetuate poverty,
oppression and injustice.
Jesus of Nazareth befriended and assisted
poor and oppressed people, and taught his
followers the same primary responsibility.
By establishing the Self - Development of
People (since 1970), the Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.) lives out the primary responsibility
taught by Jesus and demonstrates its solidarity with poor people around the world.
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February 28, 2009
Nebraska Wesleyan University and Sodexo
are partnering to support the Lincoln Food
Bank’s BackPack Program with an Empty
Bowls event. “Participants create ceramic
bowls then serve a simple meal of soup and
bread. Guests choose a bowl to use that day
and to keep as a reminder that there are always Empty Bowls in the world.”
Nebraska Wesleyan University’s goal: produce 500 bowls for a soup lunch fundraiser
hosted by Sodexo in the Story Student Center. The effort includes bowls made by people
ranging from elementary kids to graduate students in ceramics to local enthusiasts to professional artists.
Ash Wednesday
Service
February 25
Come join us at 7:15 pm in the Sanctuary
for worship. This service is for children, the
youth confirmation class, and adults.
Daffodil Days
March 13 – 15, 2009
The American Caner Society will again bring
a welcome touch of spring to everyone early in
March with its annual Daffodil Days celebration. Daffodils are available for a donation
of $10 per bouquet of ten flowers. (Other
quantities are available.) The flowers arrive in
a closed bud stage and open eight to ten hours
after being cut and placed in warm water.
You can order daffodils by completing the
order form on the Daffodil Days brochure
located on the Welcome Desk and mailing it to the American Cancer Society Office or by submitting it online at www.
cancer.org/daffodils. (Web orders require
credit card payment with pick-up at the
American Cancer Society Office on Friday,
March 13, 2009 from 11:00am – 5:00pm.)
All orders need to be received in the American Cancer Society Office by February 17,
2009. Orders of half a case or more will be
delivered Friday, March 13, weather permitting. All other orders must be picked
up at the location of your choice from
the list on the Daffodil Days brochure.
The Empty Bowls fundraiser to benefit the
Lincoln Food Bank’s BackPack Program will
be Saturday, February 28, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m
at the Stroy Student Center Dining Hall. A
$15.00 ticket purchases a handmade bowl
and soup from Sodexo.
Lent Devotionals
Adult Devotionals will be mailed by February 25. We have chosen “Christ Our Hope”
by Henri J.M. Nouwen.
Children and Youth Devotionals will be available for pick-up February 15 and 22 on a table
near the Resource Room.
Stump the Pastor
E.Y.O.B. Small Groups
Wednesday Nights at 6:30 pm in L9
Did you decide not to join a bible study
group or the times just don’t work out with
your schedule? Well don’t miss out on some
riveting discussions about the EYOB daily
readings...come to “Stump the Pastor” and
find out exactly what our pastors know.
Group #1 Every two weeks on
Sundays
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Contact: Gary Heaston
Group #2 Wednesdays, Weekly
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Contact: Kathy Rangel
All you need to do is show up and, if you
like, bring a question or two. Everyone is
welcome to attend. We hope to see you
there.
Group #3 Thursdays 12 - 1pm
except 2nd Thurs. of the month
Contacts: David Marx
and Jon Braaten
7. What does God tell Moses to say to the
children of Israel when they ask the name of
the God who sent him?
8. Was Aaron older or younger than his
brother, Moses?
9. What Jewish group did not believe in a resurrection of the dead?
* Answers are in the next column over.
Question Answers
6. Jacob loses Rachel as she bears which of his
twelve sons?
1. The rainbow symbolizes God’s covenant
never again to destroy humanity with a flood.
- Genesis 9:11-13
Group #12 2nd and 4th Wednesday
6:30 pm
Contact: Susan Pinkerman
5. While Jesus considers natural descent and
family important, what is still more important?
2. Peter and Andrew, James and John are two
sets of brothers among the disciples. - Matthew 4:18-22
Group #11 Meets 3 weekend of
most months
Contact: Tim Creger
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4. Jacob, the trickster, is himself tricked by
Laban. How?
3. Abraham and Sarah both laugh at the idea
that they will have a son. - Gen 17:17; 18:12
Group #10 2nd and 4th Fridays
Contact: JP Carlson
3. What is the reaction of Abraham and Sarah to the news that God will give them a son?
4. Laban switches daughters on Jacob, so that
he is tricked into marrying Rachel’s older sister, Leah. - Genesis 29:21-23
Group #9 2nd Sunday in February
(1st Sunday March to May)
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Contact: Angie Berkebile
2. Who were the two sets of brothers among
the disciples?
5. Even more important, than family or natural descent is doing God’s will. Matthew
12:46-50
Group #8 Last Sunday of each
month 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Contact: Lauren Holcombe
1. What does the rainbow after the flood
symbolize?
6. Rachel dies while bearing Benjamin.
- Genesis 35:18
Group #7 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
7:00 pm
Contact: Doug and Mickey
McDaniel
Reading Review
Questions
It is a great way for EYOBers to supplement their reading. In this class we will try
to go a little deeper into some of the questions you may have, more so than “Stump
the Pastor.” So, please bring your questions
or comments from the EYOB readings every week and we will see you on Sunday
morning.
7. God instructs Moses to tell the children
of Israel that the divine name is “I AM,” or “I
AM WHO I AM.” - Exodus 3:14
Group #6 2nd and 4th Wed.
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Contact: Janet Wheatley
Eastridge Year of the Bible
It’s our goal to read the whole bible
in one year as a church.
8. Aaron was three years older than his
brother, Moses. - Exodus 7:7
Group #5 2nd and 4th Wednesday
9:00 am
Contact: Marcia Arthur
EYOB
Sundays, 9:30 am in the Huxtable Lounge
Join us as we explore the pages of Scripture.
This class is designed to introduce the Bible
to beginners and refresh the memories of
experienced Bible readers.
9. The Sadducees did not believe in a resurrection of the dead. - Matthew 22:23
Group #4 2nd and 4th Thursdays
7:00 pm
Contact: Deryl Merritt
Adult Sunday School
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Loose Change to
Loosen Chains
The High School youth group has just kicked
off a mission fundraiser for the organization
International Justice Mission or IJM. IJM
is an organization that provides support to
bonded slaves and for children sold as slaves.
The High School youth
Group will be collecting
loose change throughout this semester to help
provide support for this
group to learn more
about IJM you can visit
their website at IJM.org.
Volunteers
Eastridge
Youth
High School Ski Trip
The High School youth group got
back from their ski trip safely on the
evening of January 20. Everyone had
a great time and came home with no
major injuries! The Youth would like
to extend a HUGE thank you to all
the people that donated food and time
for the trip. Without your generous
donations we would not have been
able to go on such a fun trip.
Needed!
Kool Kids is in need of a few volunteers
to help out with activities. Kool Kids is a
group for 3rd – 5th graders that meets
once a month for a service activity and
some social time. If you would be able
to help out please let Cam McDaniel
know.
Some of the youth who attended the ski trip at the Sunday Afternoon “Top of the
Mountain” Chapel service.
Pre-Kindergarten class at Christmas Program
Sixth & Seventh grade classes at Christmas
Program
Molly’s Musik
Spring Schedule
Molly’s Musik is an Early Childhood
Music and Movement Program offered right here at Eastridge and
is part of our music ministry. Molly
Schmit is the founder and class instructor. Classes are offered to all
children infants through 7 years
old, in our community. Parent or
caregiver attends the classes with
the child. Classes are based on a
universally recognized program entitled Musikgarten.
Molly’s Musik classes will begin the
week of February 23, 2009.
The Spring Class Schedule:
Monday
Family Music for Babies
(infant-18 months)
5:45 to 6:15 p.m.
High School class at Christmas Program
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Family Music for Toddlers
(18 months to 3 yrs)
6:20 to 6:55 p.m.
Cycle of Seasons
(3 years to 5 years)
7:00 to 7:40 p.m.
If you have any questions about
Molly’s Musik, please contact Molly
Schmit at 464-0302 or [email protected] or log on to www.mollysmusik.com for more information.
Brochures for Spring Classes are located outside the Church Office or
can be sent to your home by contacting Molly. You can also register
online.
Hope Renewed
When people go through the
trauma, hurts, and grief of divorce, it affects their children,
their emotions, their faith, and
every other aspect of their
lives. For Christians who find
themselves in this situation
there are added traumas AND
added support ~ from God
and from the fellowship of
believers surrounding them.
Hope Renewed Group started
meeting last year and meets
the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm at Eastridge
to provide this Christian support to women in our congregation and beyond. We plan
to emphasize a strong focus
on women, families, faith, and
the future. We are learning
from two books at this time.
Those with the need for counseling or other services beyond the scope of this group
can ask for help in locating
someone who can meet that
need.
Confidentiality and
support are stressed.
Thank You’s
Thank You
Thank you
Our world has changed forever, because
someone we thought would always be here
has slipped away to Heaven. We know God
comforts us in our times of sadness and never
loses control or ceases to care, just like our
church family here at Eastridge. Thank you
for your words of encouragement and caring
gestures when Randy left us for his “Forever
Home”. We want to thank our Lord for all
the good things in our life, especially for giving
us a great husband and Dad, and for helping
us to understand that you have a plan. When
you Smile, in the face of a challenge, it’s like
you are telling the world, “We’re not afraid, we
are ready for whatever comes our way.” God
has allowed trials and obstacles to come into
our life; we have asked Him for strength to
help us endure and succeed. We are blessed
beyond measure for our Eastridge family. You
were there to pray for us, listen to us, and gave
us a shoulder to lean on. You made it possible
for us to keep moving forward. With heartfelt
thanks.
We were privileged to use the beautiful
Huxtable Lounge for our Family Christmas
dinner and celebration. My daughters and
their families were very pleased with the facility and the nice furnishings. It was beautifully
decorated, too.
The Family of Randy Ober
Cheryl, Chris, Michelle, & Ashley “Chev”
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all
who called, sent cards, and kept us in their
prayers since Warren had a stroke on November 25.
Dear Eastridge friends,
I received the pretty poinsettia in time to enjoy it for the New Year.
Thank-you for remembering me.
My good wishes for a happy year in 2009.
Elizabeth daSilva
A special thanks to Pastor Jim and Pastor J.P.
Thank You,
Warren and Roberta Watson
People’s City Mission
We received a thank you card for the donations of cold wheather items. We sent 200
pairs of mittens knitted by Mary Mulligan,
30 hand knit hats, and additional 32 pairs of
gloves and mittens, 12 hats, 5 hat/glove sets,
and 21 scarves. Thank you for your Generosity.
Thank You
Warren is now at the Gateway Senior Center. Your continued prayers would be much
appreciated.
Warren and Margie Jensen
God never promised us the absence of pain in this life – only
the presence of His love, and
the support of other believers.
If you, or someone you know,
could benefit from this group,
please call Lori (483-7792)or
Sandy (489-5613) and plan
to come to our February10th
meeting.
These new Stephen Ministers were installed Jan 18, 2009. Pictured left to right Shirley
Flynn Bell, David Wolfe, Wayne Fetterley, June Lyman, and Angie Berkebile.
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Session Notes
January 2009
Following are some of the highlights from
the January 4, 2009 Regular Session meeting.
The minutes are posted on the church bulletin
board near the library.
--A gift was received from members of Eastridge offering a reserve fund gift to Eastridge
Presbyterian Church for additional funds for
church-related operational costs. These funds
shall not reduce budget line items within the
categories of the gift funds.
--Attested that Jeanne Stark, Julie Eyth, Michelle Ellis, Andy Ellis, John Rouse, Jeni
Rouse, Rogene Lowery, Ken Nelson, and
Gabe Berkebile were ordained and installed
as Deacons on December 28, 2008.
--Attested that Dean Orsborn, Nancy Orsborn, Bonnie Halleen, and Alice Kruse were
installed as Deacons on December 28, 2008.
--Added to baptized member roll:
Hunter James Sherrer—Baptism: 12/28/08,
Eastridge Presbyterian Church
Jamison Scott Whiston—Baptism: 11/27/08,
Eastridge Presbyterian Church
--A motion was approved to affirm pastoral
compensation packages as approved by the
Congregation at the Congregational Meeting
on October 5, 2008.
--A motion was approved to affirm that Personnel Committee has reviewed the adequacy
of compensation for church staff.
--A motion was approved to elect Brett Joseph
as Church Treasurer for a one-year term.
--A motion was approved to elect Linda
Douglas as Clerk of Session for a one-year
term.
--A motion was approved to adopt the 2009
proposed budget of $723,500.00. Brett Joseph, Darrel Nelson, and Joe Marx will continue to make corrections in the proposed
2009 budget, to include pledges that have
been received following the preparation of the
proposed 2009 budget for the January 4, 2009
regular session meeting.
--The proposed amendments to the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
were reviewed to provide commissioners to
the stated meeting of Homestead Presbytery
on February 21, 2009 background information and input prior to voting.
Tammy
Rabecca
Whiston—Baptism:
11/27/08, Eastridge Presbyterian Church
Isabella
Cason
Whiston—Baptism:
11/27/08, Eastridge Presbyterian Church
Jacob
Schroder
Whiston—Baptism:
11/27/08, Eastridge Presbyterian Church
Gabriel Scott Whiston—Baptism: 11/27/08,
Eastridge Presbyterian Church
Ryan Samuel Whiston—Baptism: 11/27/08,
Eastridge Presbyterian Church
Music
Happy 2009! All the choirs resumed rehearsal on January 7th and have been off to a great
start for the new year. Please note that our
Children’s Handchime and bell choir’s spring
performance schedule has changed slightly. I
have sent updates home to parents, but also
look at www.eastridge.org for any additional
changes/updates to the Choir Schedule this
spring.
February 1
Communion
February 8
February 15
Discernment
Sunday
February 22
8:00
a.m.
Chancel
Kirks
Chancel
Antiphonal
9:30
a.m.
Carillon
Kirks
Chancel
Cherub
Carillon
11:00
a.m.
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C.S.
C.S
Joyful Noise
&
Heavenly Echos
C.S.
Kyle Griffin’s
Team
C.S.
The Millennium Development Goals
(MDG’s)
MDG’s are eight goals to be
achieved by 2015 that respond
to the world’s main development challenges. Adopted by
189 nations (including the US)
the goals were signed by 147
heads of state and governments
during the UN Millennium Summit in September 2000. Representatives of fourteen different
faith communities in Lincoln,
including Eastridge Presbyterian
Church, have organized a community event beginning at 2:00
pm on Sunday February 22 at
First Lutheran Church (1551
South 70th St.) to consider four
of these goals: eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, guaranteeing universal primary education, reducing child mortality,
and improving maternal health.
When we first consider these
goals we immediately think of
the plight of those in the underdeveloped world. But there are
problems of hunger, health, and
education in our own nation as
well. So this event has been organized to address the question,
“How can the faith communities
of Lincoln apply the MDGs to the
issues of hunger, health, and the
welfare of children in our own
community?” The event will include a Mission Fair highlighting
the work of local agencies and
groups, and a panel discussion
with representatives of the Lincoln Food Bank, Voices for Children in Nebraska, and the Center
for People in Need. For more details see Bill Wehrbein.
A Note from the Pastor
Continued from page 1
This brings us to the second question: WHO
SHOULD I BE? THAT IS, HOW CAN I
BECOME THE PERSON OR OBTAIN
THE CHARACTER THAT LETS ME
DO WHAT IS RIGHT?
If duty is about what we should be doing, then
character is about who we should be. Character concerns the state of our hearts, our
internal nature. Jesus explained it this way:
“The good man brings good things out of the
good stored up in his heart, and the evil man
brings evil things out of the evil stored up in
his heart” (Luke 6:45). Our character directly
influences our actions; in fact, it is the source
from which our actions arise.
But realize that due to the sin in our hearts,
our character is flawed at its source. Were our
characters not flawed, we would naturally do
our duties … happily. The Holy Spirit is continuously sanctifying our character in order
for us to do what God wants us to do. Obviously we will develop strong character if we
allow the Holy Spirit to do His thing in us,
instead of always trying to do it our way, causing us to enter into a struggle with the Holy
Spirit.
Paul claims, “But if Christ is in you, your body
is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive
because of righteousness. And if the Spirit of
him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in
you, he who raised Christ from the dead will
also give life to your mortal bodies through his
Spirit, who lives in you” (Romans 8:10, 11).
In other words, our character is constantly being pulled between our sinful nature and our
new nature in Christ. Come on, we’re not robots! God has given us freedom of choice to
choose between these two options. Naturally
we’ll tend to lean towards the sinful nature,
that’s why we need to listen for the Holy Spirit, for only with God’s help can we choose and
continually live out our new nature in Christ.
Ultimately, the Holy Spirit is at work in us,
transforming our characters to reflect the
character of Christ. As Paul says in 2 Corinthians 3:18, “And we, who with unveiled faces
all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing
glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the
Spirit.”
Our inward nature should transform our
outward action. Thus a third question ought
to be asked when we read the parables: TO
WHAT CAUSES SHOULD I DEVOTE
MY LIFE ENERGY? THAT IS, WHAT
GOALS SHOULD I PURSUE?
The two preceding aspects of living out the
parables, duty and character, were personal
in nature. They related primarily to us as individuals. These first two aspects are the twin
foundations of living in the Kingdom of God,
but they must naturally grow outward into the
goals that God has for our lives.
In light of this, the choices that we make in
terms of our daily work, our friendships, our
hobbies, our mission activities, our service to
others, our recreation – all these choices that
we make every day relate to the goals we have
for ourselves. The daily choices we make are
not inconsequential. The parables force us to
examine our goals, and then to see them in
light of the Kingdom of God.
Finally we must ask: HOW CAN WE DISTINGUISH TRUTH FROM ERROR?
THAT IS, HOW CAN WE GAIN DISCERNMENT?
Solomon, now there’s a wise guy, admonishes
us in Proverbs to “preserve sound judgment
and discernment do not let them out of your
sight; they will be life for you, an ornament
to grace your neck” (Proverbs 3:21-22). In
this sense, discernment is the insight ... to see
things as they are from God’s perspective.
In our daily lives there are countless things
that compete for our attention. We are constantly making decisions between competing
duties, competing character issues, and competing goals. As often as not, the choice isn’t
between good and bad, but between good and
better. It is the attribute of discernment that
helps us to see through the issues to what God
would have us do at that particular moment.
Biblical discernment helps us to look at our
culture and see what is edifying and what is
not. It helps us look at our work and see what
is godly and what is not. It helps us look at
our relationships and see what is Biblical and
what is not.
In our day and age, discernment for daily
living is a necessity. The parables teach us to
think God’s thoughts and to see things with
His worldview. Paul encourages us with this
goal in living out the Christian faith “that your
love may abound more and more in knowl-
edge and depth of insight, so that you may be
able to discern what is best and may be pure
and blameless until the day of Christ” (Philippians 1:9-11).
As you do your EYOB readings in the Gospels and come upon Jesus’ parables, ask yourself the four questions discussed here.
Stephen Minister of the
Month - Susan Taylor
Please pray for Susan who serves as Eastridge’s Stephen Ministry Referrals Coordinator. Also pray for Susan as she performs her
many duties as Christian Education Director.
Winter Weather
Advisory
During the winter months
we want to ensure that
everyone stays safe. We
will notify KFOR 1240
AM of any cancellations of
events or activities as soon
as possible. Please keep in
mind that if LPS
cancels school, we too will
cancel events
Flower Chart
There is a new flower chart hanging in the
Narthex above the pew. If you would like
to contribute flowers for 2009, please
sign your name next
to the Sunday you
desire. Please note
what you would like
printed in the bulletin. You will receive
a reminder postcard
before your date and
then you choose a
florist or do an arrangement.
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Eastridge Presbyterian Church
1135 Eastridge Drive
Lincoln, NE 68510
Non-Profit Org
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Permit No. 109
Change Service Requested
Annual
Deacons
Coffee
You are
invited to attend the
Annual Deacons Coffee
on February 15th, in the
Welcome Center between
services. Come meet your
Parish Deacons and enjoy a
cookie and cup of coffee.
Eastridge Presbyterian Woman
Circle Lesson: Enemies Become Neighbors
Circle Meetings
Wednesday, February 18
12:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall Luncheon
February 4, 2009
9:00 a.m.
Rachel Circle – Eastmont Towers
9:15 a.m.
Priscilla Circle – Huxtable Lounge-Janice White
Sarah Circle – Nan Nelson, 2510 Devonshire Dr.
1:00 p.m.
Esther Circle – Myra Dickerson, 6119 Everett
Ruth Circle – Bonnie Halleen, 4910 Chelsea Ct.
7:00 p.m.
Miriam Circle – Janet Wheatley, 1000 Smoky Hill Rd.
Speaker: Ruth Ann Lyness
Title: “It’s Never Too Late”
Devotions: Carolyn Fetterley
Hostess: Ruth Circle
COORDINATION TEAM
MEETING
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
10:30 a.m. Huxtable Lounge
February 17, 2009
7:00 p.m
Naomi Circle-Church, room L2
Fax: 408-488-7873
EPW GATHERING
Phone: 402-488-7844
Website: www.eastridge.com