Thursday, November 5, 2020 |
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But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died. For this we declare to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will by no means precede those who have died. For the Lord himself, with a cry of command, with the archangel’s call and with the sound of God’s trumpet, will descend from heaven, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up in the clouds together with them to meet the Lord in the air; and so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
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Beginning on Sunday, November 15th at 10:30AM, we will resume in- person worship. All participants will wear masks at all times in the building and seating will be assigned to ensure social distancing. We will utilize a reservation system to ensure that we observe capacity limits. Participants will not be permitted in the building without a reservation or a mask. A consent to a waiver for all participants in the group will also be required when making a reservation. Reservations will end at 11:59pm the Wednesday before each Sunday or when the capacity limit has been reached. Additional information about in-person worship will be given at the Congregational meeting. We will continue to live stream Sunday services at 10:30AM. |
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Congregational Zoom Meeting
this Sunday, November 8th, at 1PM
following the worship service.
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If you are unable to participate in the Congregational Zoom meeting, you can cast your vote by emailing Scott Uthlaut at uthlaut@bellsouth.net
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Elders and Deacons List for 2021-2023 |
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Congregational Zoom Meeting
at 1:00PM
November 8th
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To call into the meeting dial:
1 929 205 6099
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Calling All Eastminster Cooks! |
Please submit your favorite recipes to share. This will be an opportunity for our church family to connect and break bread together. We hope to be overwhelmed with delicious recipes! Thank you. |
Watch How AMIS is "Making a Difference" on AIBTV! |
Watch the documentary series of AIB Network's "Making a Difference" featuring AMIS.
The program is scheduled to air for one month on the following schedule:
Tuesdays @ 9:30PM
Wednesdays @ 12:30PM
Thursdays @ 9:30AM
Saturdays @ 4PM
The AIB Network focuses on the organizations and individuals making a difference in the world through community service and engagement. AIB programming can be seen at www.aibtv.com/aibeverywhere and on channel 295 on Comcast and channel 6 on AT&T U-verse in metro Atlanta and surrounding counties.
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Outreach wants to send a BIG THANK YOU TO EPC for a very successful first ever Halloween Co-op Food Drive-thru. Everyone who participated was so generous. We took almost 900 pounds to the Stone Mountain Co-op Saturday.
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Join the Men's Bible study via Zoom Tuesday, Novemebr 10th
at 7PM. The study will cover
Isaiah 40. Save the following Zoom link information to join the
Men's Bible study.
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Meeting ID: 811 9690 2324
Passcode: 803695
To call into the meeting dial:
1 929 205 6099
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ITS SHOE BOX TIME AGAIN !! |
Bring your filled boxes to the preschool entrance on Wednesday, Nov. 11th at 5:30. Mary Bentley will be glad to pick them up at your home at any other time before Nov. 16, collection week. You may use any standard shoe box, wrapped in Christmas paper or not. The only change this year is they are asking you mail your $9 donation directly to:
Samaritans Purse PO Box 3000 Boone, NC.28607-9956.
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Mary has a few boxes left that you can assemble yourself . Call her at 770- 853-0378 if you want one. PLEASE consider this important ministry, as this year will be challenging. This in no way competes with other outreach opportunities we have. Call her if you need reminders of what to put in the box. Categories are Boy or Girl 2-4, 5-9, and 10-14.
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To contact staff please use the Church Life app or the staff directory.
For all office inquiries please contact
or 678.751.3436.
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Click the picture to see the Thank Offering bulletin. |
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Join PW's Thank Offering on Zoom this Saturday, November 7, 2020 9:30-10:30am |
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 865 4865 6823
Passcode: 536791
To call into the meeting dial:
1 929 205 6099
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Caring Tree in the time of COVID
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Change is a constant need as we still face living in a pandemic. The Outreach Committee discussed the challenges our community faces, and we have made modifications for the implementation of the Caring Tree
this year. We hope you will participate as you are able.
Thank you for your continued faithfulness.
What is Caring Tree?
Eastminster Presbyterian Church has shared the Spirit of Christmas with families and Personal Care Home residents in our community who are in need for many years. We have worked with the counselors in three elementary schools and the Mountain View Personal Care Home. This year will be unique, so here are the plans.
Mountain View Personal Care Home
Sally McMillian contacted the Director who will compile a list of residents and send clothing requests with a description and size for each of the 17 adult residents. Congregational members who want to shop for a resident should contact Sally who will provide a name and specific clothing request. Shopping can be done on line (examples: Wal-Mart, Amazon, Blair) and shipped to you. After the gifts are wrapped, they can be delivered to the church or Sally will come to your house to pick them up. Gifts should be ready by December 7th. All the gifts will be delivered to the Mountain View Personal Care Home and left at the door for staff to distribute.
Elementary School Children
Brockett, Stone Mountain, and Smoke Rise Elementary School counselors have been contacted by Mary Ann Howard and asked about their suggestions for Caring Tree this year. The decision is that donations will be requested to be sent to the church and designated for Caring Tree. The Outreach Committee will purchase Wal-Mart gift cards in several denominations that will be given to each of the school counselors. Based on past years, we estimate $50 would purchase a school outfit/jacket and toy. In 2019, family size varied from 3-5 children, and we delivered bags with presents for 50 children to 14 families. If donations of $2,500 are received we could provide gift cards for 50 children. Donations can be made to EPC with notation for Caring Tree and should be received by November 20th.The school counselors will identify up to 5 families in each school and inform us of the number of children. Gift cards will be delivered to the counselors in early December for distribution to parents when they pick up school lunches and other items.
We will no doubt miss the joy of shopping, wrapping gifts and delivering them to homes this year. However, parents will have the joy of providing the gifts for their family.
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(Please put into the notes section that the donation is for Caring Tree) |
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Visit the website by clicking the picture. |
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Reoccurring Weekly Events |
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Bring your lounge chairs and join your friends for a picnic Wednesdays at 5:30pm in the church parking lot (preschool side). $8/adult and $5/child. For a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 Children 12 and under)-$25. Payments and reservations are collected by Joanie Arcement. Payment due when picking up meals. Please do not send payment to the church.
November 9th menu will include:
Glazed Ham, Mac 'n Cheese,
Brussel Sprouts, Rolls, Pie
Monday, November 11th.
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Sit out on your patio or inside on your sofa, pour a cool beverage, and relax for some socializing down-time! Every so often there will be a few talents from members, musical or otherwise, for the enjoyment of all. Show up when you can and stay as long as you like! |
Save this link to join
Happy Hour:
To call into the meeting dial:
1 929 205 6099
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Please join us for a Pop-Up Bible Study on the book of Ruth
Ruth Chapter 2:
Join us this week as we explore the second chapter of Ruth. This week's guest scholar is Roger Nam of Emory University. The hour goes by so quickly as we learn from these scholars and each other. Our EPC hosts will be Rick and Susan Adle.
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Sunday's worship service will be live at 10:30 AM and will be viewable from our website. If you are unable to watch the Sunday Service a recording will be available on our YouTube channel after the service.
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Streaming Troubleshooting
Tips and Information:
- If the service is not showing and it is past time, refresh the page or revisit at a later time.
- No video feed - refresh the page
- Sound is out of sync - refresh the page
- Before the service begins, the cameras will show the live sanctuary as we prepare.
- You may view the video in full-screen by clicking the box icon in the lower right hand corner of the video feed.
- If the church experiences power or internet outages we will post what we can after the service.
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To download the Order of Worship with Announcements click the document.
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Click below for the Sunday Services webpage and links. |
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1 Shelley Lee
2 Karen Hicks
4 Morrison Nolan
8 Lawer Kisseih
9 Ken McMillan
Lindsey Ramos
11 Vicki Watchulonis
14 Paige Lord
Pat Patterson
Patty Swift
15 Julian Wade
17 David Hartle
Dumas Kisseih
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18 Matt Adams
Beverly Hutchinson
19 Kori Deal
21 Joyce Chittick
22 Susan Adle
Patricia Baumann
Ramona Warren
Jim Willis
27 Michael Gowland
Steve Roberts
28 Christa Davis
Mattie Malloy
Brett Wilmot
29 Larry Thompson
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If you would like to wish someone a happy birthday,
please see our Church Directory App, to conveniently contact them.
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*You can go to EPC website or on the button below to contribute online via the GIVE NOW option. This connects you with a third party and you can use a debit or credit card. There is a option there to make this a recurring contribution or a one time event.
*Another option is if you do online banking, on the bill pay option, you can set the church up as a vendor (Eastminster Pres. Church 5801 Hugh Howell Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30087) to do automated payments.
*If you would like to mail a check or if you have questions, please contact
Jan Zabarac by phone 404.384.8546.
Online contributions for Eastminster Presbyterian Church click here:
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Please remember Eastminster in your 4th Quarter giving. Since we are unable to give our contributions at the service, there are other ways that will work just fine |
To fill out a pledge card click here: |
Please fill out a Pledge card by December 1st. |
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Want to easily access the church directory with contact information and photos?
Church Life is a free mobile app that enables you to stay connected on the go. With the Church Life App, you can easily look up and use member contact information anytime and anywhere!
- View the church directory information such as phone numbers, addresses, emails and photos.
- Add contact information to your phone's contact list.
- Send a text or call to a contact within the Church Life App.
- Pull up a map and directions to addresses in the Church Life App.
- Update your address and/or phone number from the app.
In order to use the Church Life App, you will need to load the app on your device and contact Jan Zabarac via phone (404.384.8546) or by email at eastpresfinsec@bellsouth.net to activate the app.
The Church Life App is available for iPhones, Androids, and Windows based devices.
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5801 Hugh Howell Rd.
Stone Mountain, GA, 30087
770.469.4881
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