EXALT Winter 2018 by Eastern Star Church

“I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever.” Psalm 145:1 NLT

A Message From Our Senior Pastor

Winter 2018

As we continue to celebrate this holiday season, let’s not forget to help the least, lonely, and left out and consider donating items to the Love Lived Out Campaign. Through December 23, the Eastern Star Church Care Center will be collecting donations items such as black hair care products, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, and new hats and gloves for children and adults. These items can be dropped off on Sundays in the bins that are marked “Love Lived Out Donations,” or at the Main Campus church office during regular business hours. 2 Corinthians 9:12 reminds us, that “this service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.” Thank you to the youth who have served in ministry this year. It was a pleasure and great joy to see you volunteering in ministry. Your willingness to step out on faith and allow the Lord to lead you as you served in ministry will be your testimony when you talk with your peers about the importance of getting involved in a ministry. Continue serving and be an example for other youth. Prayerfully, others will soon get connected and volunteer in ministry. As we close out this year, I encourage you to reflect on this year’s theme, Born Identity, (Mark 10:13-16 MSG), highlighting the ever-increasing need for our youth to know their identity as a child of God. How has God shaped your identity? How did you and your family get involved in ministry? How did you come alongside our youth to help shape their identity as a child of God? Did you get a youth connected to our youth programs or events? Did you invite youth who are unchurched or unsaved to church? For 2019, we will have new and exciting programs and classes for the congregation in which to participate! Stay tuned for more details. Continue to keep this ministry, church members, The ROCK Initiative, our partners in Haiti, and those who may be struggling either financial or emotional this season in your thoughts and prayers. Blessings,

Jeffrey A. Johnson, Sr. Senior Pastor 1

THE ROCK INITIATIVE UPDATES!

• The ROCK Fresh Market provides access to healthy, affordable food and nutrition education. Also, the ROCK Fresh Market has received its EBT/SNAP certification. • The ROCK Community Hub was established to provide easy access to social services and community resources through out the 46218 zip code and surrounding communities. Please support the services provided by our valued community partners: Anointed Hands Salon (beautician), GO Consulting LLC (workforce development and soft skills), Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (homeownership preparation), Jomo’s Barbershop (barber), Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic (legal services), RecycleForce (re-entry assistance), and Take Two (re-entry assistance). • There are only a few remaining one and two-bedroom apartments available at Sunstone at Arlington Woods. For more information, please visit www.escrockinitaitive.org to schedule a tour and/or fill out the online application.

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON BY PA S TOR JAY

How do we keep Jesus the main focus during the holiday season and especially at Christmas? We should no longer participate in the consumption of goods we don’t need, engaging in America’s spirit of consumerism. Instead, we should focus on meeting the needs of others. The mindset we should adopt is what Jesus spoke about in Matthew 25,

I had a dream the other night. I dreamt that it was my birthday and my friends decided to throw a party celebrating the day I was born. When I showed up to the venue on that cold winter night, all my family and friends were there greeting me at the door. We had music, food, games, and they even sang Happy Birthday to me! By the time I was ready to receive my gifts, my dream had taken an interesting turn. As I looked up from the birthday cake, I realized everyone at the party was getting gifts. My family and friends were exchanging gifts with one another, unwrapping presents, and sharing laughter. The few gifts I received were okay, but I didn’t feel as special because everyone in the room also received presents. When I woke up from that dream in a cold sweat, and I realized the dream I had, was just that, a dream. But for Jesus Christ, He lives this dream every year on December 25.

“Whatever you do for of the least of these, you did for me.” During this season feed the hungry, clothe the naked, visit the sick, lonely, and left out. These are all ways we can keep Christ the reason for the season.

Every year people all over the world get together with their loved ones, with food, music, and games to celebrate and recognize the birth of our Savior. We call this day Christmas. More (mas) than Christ. However, when it seems as if everyone except Christ is getting the gifts, it appears to be less Jesus and more consumption. A majority of people use this time of the year to purchase things they don’t need and forget the real reason for the season. Kirk Franklin’s 1995 song, “Jesus is the Reason for the Season” still holds true from the day Jesus was born, He is the true reason for the season. The day Christ was born is documented in Matthew 2 and Luke 2; the wise men traveled to one of the poorest communities, Bethlehem. When they showed up, they found his mother Mary, his step-father Joseph, and baby Jesus in a barn, while the child was lying in a manger. The wise men came celebrating the birth of the Savior with gifts. They didn’t provide gifts for Mary, Joseph, nor the owner of the land; the only one that received gifts that night was Jesus the Christ.

Let us continue to do our part by adding more Christ to Christmas.

WE SAVED A SEAT FOR YOU BY S TACEY M OORE

Have you ever frantically rushed to meet friends on time? When you arrive, the event is crowded, but your friends saved a seat just for you. That simple act probably brought relief and a smile to your face. Women of the Word Ministry has saved you a seat at its table. The ministry’s current discussion,

“We Saved a Seat for You,” focuses on finding and keeping lasting friendships. Sandra Keith, Director of Christian Education,stated, “This year we’re focusing on how to be a good friend even when you are misunderstood or hurt. 4

We want women to know they are not alone. We want to help women know that Jesus is the best friend we can have, especially when others mistreat them.” “We Saved a Seat for You” also ties into this year’s theme of Born Identity. “We are striving to be like Christ and have examined how Jesus was a friend to those that society looked down upon and how to be careful not to do the same,” Sis. Keith shared. This study has helped women understand the greatest commandment, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and most important command. The second is similar, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Matthew 22:36-39) Women of the Word Ministry meets the second Sunday of each month at the Main Campus from 9 - 11:30 am. Women of all ages, teenagers to senior saints can attend the meeting. You do not have to member of Eastern Star Church or Women of the Word Ministry to attend. Don’t forget to bring a friend as well!

THE POWER OF WATER B Y L I NDA DAVIS

Oh running water Over rocks, you flow Where is your destination? Can I go? You look so free Not a care in the world What must I do to be like you? Rain down from the sky Then like Houdini Evaporate and rise You are one size fits all Conforms to a body Small…medium…tall Creek…ocean…waterfall Famous… Recognized by all Water can have you Begging for a sip Then become an everlasting story of how It saved and quenched Water can cleanse your soul Or save our soul Wreak havoc and take your soul Yet, be called a quiet storm We can cry a river Or drown in a river But we can’t be a river Dust storm...Mudslide Water will decide Will we all be saved On a boat out to sea Ask God…read the Bible… Not me… I’m a mist…a sidekick... To the power of water...

TRUST THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEART: A MEMBER’S TESTIMONY B Y P HY L L I S K E ND A L L Julie “The Purple Lady” Griffith grew up in Boston during the sixties. As a biracial child, she experienced extreme racism from her family. At seven Sis. Griffith realized something was missing. Exposed to Catholic and Baptist churches while young, she didn't attend church regularly until she turned 18 years old. At the age of 25 while living in Indiana, Sis. Griffith got baptized, but soon after felt isolated because she wasn’t experiencing spiritual growth. She soon moved to Atlanta and struggled to find a Christian center that supported her during her divorce. On a recommendation, she tried Living Word Church in Atlanta, Georgia and after 10-12 years of attendance, Sis. Griffith developed her spiritual strength. After another stint in Boston, she returned back to Indianapolis and searched for a church home. Her daughter suggested Eastern Star Church and the minute Sis. Griffith walked in, she felt at home. Sis. Griffith serves in the Ladies in White Ministry and actively attends Sunday School and Bible Study. God’s grace has given her the courage to leave two bad marriages, has provided her with transportation that fits her physical needs, and introduced her to a wonderful church family. “I wake up with the breath of God every morning. Regardless of my physical abilities, I AM all that and a bag of chips,” stated Sis. Griffith.

“I wake up with the breath of God every morning. Regardless of my physical abilities, I AM all that and a bag of chips,” stated Sis. Griffith.

She declares that after being saved her life has been absolutely amazing even during hard times. Knowing that God is with her through every step has kept her moving through the fire yet not getting burned. For Every Mountain by Kurt Carr reminds her how amazing God has been in her life. Sis. Griffith willingly shares her stories with others to help them through their struggles. She credits Proverbs 3:5 for reminding her to trust in the Lord to direct her path because relying on her own understanding can lead to disaster. If you would like more information about building a stronger spiritual life, please connect with our Membership Services department at memberservices@easternstarchurch.org.

D o y ou w ant to b e a part of t he grow ing an d th riving A r l i ngton Wood s Neighb orh o o d?

We have one bedroom apartments available for lease and ROCK homes and rehab homes available for sale. Visit escrockinitiative.org to view available homes and/or fill out the apartment application. For more information email communitydevelopment@easternstarchurch.org or call (317) 591-5050 ext. 311. 7

A CHILD'S PRAYER…DEAR LORD BY L I N DA DAVIS

They are on their gadgets all of the time The phone has taken what’s rightfully mine Google and Siri get all the attention And with their request my names never mentioned

We use to drive and then get lost And that was an adventure to me But now they say, "Siri saves time." And once again I’ve lost what’s mine

Oh Lord, it’s not that Siri’s unkind She apologizes when she can’t find A store or restaurant so we can eat And makes suggestions for special treats

You see my parents knew everything My dad never asked for directions And when he got lost he called out your name And turned at the next intersection

What I’m really trying to ask Dear Lord, Can they spend more time with me? And let them know her real name, not Siri Others call her Technology

IGNITE CHILDREN’S AND TEEN’S MINISTRY B Y AL ISA ALLEN

Starting January 2019, the IGNiTE Children’s and Teen’s Ministry will be ‘on fire’ for Christ! Eastern Star Church’s IGNiTE Ministry is blazing the trail with teen discipleship opportunities, the Youth Council, Parent Connect, and ROCK City Mondays. Pastor Percy Bland, Jr., Senior Coordinator of IGNiTE Children's and Teen's Ministries, stated that the foundational scriptures for the ministry came from Luke 3:16 (MSG)

“…will ignite the kingdom life, a fire, the Holy Spirit within you, changing you from the inside out” and Romans 12:2 (NLT) “… but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Pastor Percy stated that this ministry will create a culture of youth who will be transformed to the next level in God. Just a brief forecast of how IGNiTE Children’s and Teen’s Ministry will operate in 2019:

• Teen Discipleship will equip teens to become partners in collaboration with the Youth Council to develop a relationship and build on the multigenerational ties within the body of Christ. • Parent Connect will partner with parents to empower both the youth and their families to keep connected. Parent Connect sessions will be held the first Monday of the month starting on February 4. • ROCK City Mondays will start Monday, February 4, at the Main Campus from 5 - 8:30 p.m. Teens will have opportunities to be tutored or have coaching sessions in the following areas: math, reading, writing, general help (developing study skills, organization skills, or school workload management), and college research. Teens will also participate in culture impact classes (small group sessions), educational enrichment classes, and a Teen Talk session. ROCK City Mondays will provide transportation to/from the Fishers and Cooper Road Campuses. • Children’s Church will be held on the first, third, and fourth Sunday of each month along with evening Bible Study for children and teens on Wednesday evenings at the Main Campus. This is just a small hint of what’s to come in 2019. WE INVITE YOU TO VOLUNTEER to assist in these efforts. If you are interested in volunteering or wish to obtain more information about the programs above, contact teenmin@easternstarchurch.org or call (317) 591-5050 ext. 113.

Why verify membership? It is essential for everyone to verify their membership so that the Church staff can identify those who have made a commitment to Eastern Star Church and be able to equip the member better for the work of the ministry.

Am I a member of Eastern Star Church? You are a member of Eastern Star Church if you: • Have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and; • Have completed New Member’s Orientation. Even if you attend church regularly, give consistently, and responded to the invitation to discipleship, you are not a member until you complete New Member’s Orientation. The orientation gives information about the Body of Christ and how believers are to operate in the Body of Christ. It also reviews pertinent information about Eastern Star Church, such as history, current operations, and the many ministries a member can join to use their spiritual gifts.

How to verify membership? Visit our website and click on the FOR MEMBERS tab. Under ‘Member Forms,’ click on ‘Member Information Update’ and you’ll be directed to a page to make changes to your address, phone number, email, etc. Membership Verification forms are also available at the Ushers Stations at each campus.

MEMBER BIRTHDAYS Jamillah Abdullah Celi Abel Marisela Abel Clifford Acoff Evangilene Adaja Yetunde Aird Raymund Akins Ginaya Aldridge Bernice Alexander Casby Alexander III Aaron Allen Demetral Allen Ezalea Allen Tashema Allen Christy Anderson Erica Anderson Jacquilla Anderson Kelly Anderson Micah Anderson Nelda Anderson Mary Andrews Rome Andrews Brittany Aron Joy Avant-Smith Gregory Bailey Lucille Bailey Tony Bailey, Sr. Chai Baker Aundria Ballance Genevieve Baltzell Brooklyn Banks Craig Banks Gale Banks Shaunta' Banks Breanna Barnes JoAnne Barnes Michael Barnes Roger Barnett Sylvia Bassett Patricia Bassey Donnica Bates Stephen Baynes Sandra Bell Jeffrey Bellamy Sr Laverne Bellephant Larry Benberry Cherita Blaine Traci Bluiett Eve Blumenberg Cheryl Blunt Davina Bonner Marquise Booker Christopher Bougard Eric Bouler Traci Bowman Larry Boyd Vincent Boyd Teresa Bradley Devonne Bradshaw Virgil Brevard Jerrold Brittain

Jada Britton Yvonna Brooks Bre Brown David Brown Dawn Brown Jordon Brown Kelsia Brown Patricia Brown Stella Brown Tiffani Brown Jacqueline Buckhalter Sonja Buckner-Marion Donna Burks Lee Burks Jr. Anietra Butler AnnDrea Butler La Vonda Butts Eric Byers Acey Byrd Helen Byrd LaTasha Caldwell Olivia Cammack Shawana Campbell Stacy Campbell Teresa Campbell Timothy Campbell Ryan Carroll Veronica Carter Lori Casson Angelica Chestnut Darrell Childress Daniel Clarke Susan Clarke-Johnson Carolyn Claude Arin Coats Reuben Cochran Shyvonne Cole Simeon Cole Amber Coleman Bralin Coleman Deidra Coleman Fallon Coleman Preshayous Coleman Sharon Coleman Leroy Coley Jr Gail Collier Alisa Cosby Jordan Counts Brenda Cox Sydney Cox William Cox Jayda Craig Sandra Craig Jene' Cross Corriana Crumpton Hasanna Curtis Ranada Dalton Yvonne Daniels Michael Dantzler Victoria Davenport Kimberly Davie

Brianna Davis Clinton Davis James Davis Jill Davis LaTonya Davis-Walton Pamela Deering Eric Demmons Kathleen Didier Randall Diggins II Aueyia Dixon Carrie Dixon Rebecca Dixon Charlotte Dixson Quentin Dodd Janine Dotsongraham Robert Downs Brittney Duncan Donna Dunn Stephen Dunn Reginald Duvalle Telise Easley Joy Edwards Malcome Edwards Carrie Ellison Linda Enders Gerret Epperson Nicolas Epperson Harold Ervin Kelly Evans Randall Evans Jr. Janie Faulkner Monique Ferguson Belinda Finney Dolcina Fletcher Martell Fletcher Nicola Fletcher-Henry Kimberly Flowers Allon Floyd Jocellyn Ford Nakia Ford Heather Foster Karen Foy Carmen Francis Ericka Franklin Jada Franklin Jennifer Franklin Karen Franklin Wendy Freeman Stacy Frierson Midia Fulano Rosalind Gamble Corey Gant Claudius Garland Mya Garner Jordan Garnett Nyla Gavia Chasity Gilbert Jazmin Glasco Samone Glenn Thandeka Goba Jerry Golder

William Golder Randy Gorden Heather Gordon Tyler Gordon LaDaisha Gordy Imani Graham Chenita Grandison Annice Graves Alice Gray Christine Gray Naomi Gray Terry Green Tyler Green Wanda Green Tahja Green-Carney Kim Gregory-Bethel Jordyn Griggs Willie Griggs Portia Grimes Malvern Grubbs Vernell Haggins Elaine Hale David Hamilton Joann Hamilton Makya Hampton Marsha Hardy Rae Harney Latrina Harris Terrence Harris J-ShunHarris II Richard Harris Jr. Belinda Harrison Brandon Harrison Gwendolyn Harvey Mariah Hawkins Sierra Hawthorne Barbara Hayes Sirrea Hayes Neekie Hemphill Andrea Henry Caleb Henry Drenda Henry Nikki Henson Veronica Hibbler Jerrold Hidleburg Vida Hillier Leonard Hiser Jr. Latoia Holder-Adams Krista Hollins-Speed Kevin Holloway Alisha Hollowell Juanyel Holmes Kimberly Hooper Vincent Hoosier Brandon House Clarissa Houston Alexandra Howard Annett Howard Maraia Howard Connie Howell Dahryan Hubbard

NOVEMBER Gary Huddleston Malia Hughes De'Andre Hunt Craig Ingram Jada Jackson Sharia Jacobs Eric Jennings Annie Johnson Diesha Johnson Karessa Johnson Kimberly Johnson Mary Johnson Michael Johnson Nancy Johnson Pamela Johnson Demetria Joiner Errical Jones Janice Jones Jason Jones Jonathon Jones Lyndon Jones Nakisha Jones Shelia Jones Shannon Jones-Fox Traci Jones-Houston Jerri Kelley Adrianne Kelley-Wright Robert Kelly Phyllis Kendall Robert Kennedy Andrea King A. Rasheed Kiser Danielle Kizer Teresa Knox Barry Krieg Cheryl Lacy-Clark Michelle Lambert Melvin Lampkins Lori Lane Jay Lapsley Terri Ledsinger Adrienne Lee Kaneka Lee Rachel Lee Shamara Lee Tyrone Lee Jesse Leggs Angela Levingston Berdan Lewis Darrin Lewis Bruce Lismon Rodney Lloyd Jerry Long Mayward Long Sandra Love James Lowery Modibo Lumumba Avon Lynch Lisa Mani Christian Martin Gloria Martin

MEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Doreka Mason Henry Massey Edward Mathews III Vionah Matu Kimberly Maxey Kathryn Mayfield Caylan Maynard Lloyd McBride Sr Tiffany McClung Annie McCuin Cheryl McDonald Tiffany McDonald Michele McFarland Terrance McGraw Robin McKee Jerell McKinney Sylanda McKinnor Grace McLaurin Marjorie McMillian Kelven Mercier Argenita Miller Betty Miller Tyrone Miller Kevin Miller Sr Kenny Milligan Yvette Mingee Rahman Minor Stephen Mitchell Enzley Mitchell IV Christian Montgomery Hannah Montgomery James Montgomery Karen Montgomery Micah Moon Dawn Moore Devin Moore Esther Moore Jannielle Moore Karen Moore Zarrea Moore Siera Morris James Morris IV Deborah Morton Abe Moseberry III Charles Moss Anita Munn Marvin Murdock II Sonecia Nard Devon Nave Gina Nelson Janice Newton Kim Nickleson David Nixon Karen Norris Ron Norvell Kareena Nunn Lisa Oden James Officer IV Gary Offutt Sr. Sharon Overall Daphney Owens

Charles Owens Sr. Eric Page Gail Palmer Jack Parnell Diana Parrish Sheldon Patrick Indica Patterson Richard Patterson Kobi Pearson Rose Pearson Denise Pearson-Jones Edgar Perdue Jr John Phillips Lessie Phillips Rena Pickens James Poore Devante Porter Jamice Pounds India Pressley Emily Price Jacque Pullins Hattie Quarles Kareem Quarles Kimberly Quarles Winston Questelles Kela Ransom Valencia Rascoe Mary Ray RayChell Ray Shelby Rayford Felicia Reaves Albert Redd Elena Redmond Eric Reid Amanda Rhodes Ashley Rhodes Patricia Rhodes Ronald Riding Alfreda Robertson Leeta Robertson Alexander Robinson Debra Robinson Matt Robinson Norma Robinson Isaiah Rose LaChan Roseman Tyler Rowe Robin Rush Barbara Russell Margie Russell Anneisha Samuels Cedric Samuels Stacey Scales Celita Scott Kenya Scott Gay Seawood LaToyria Shelton Dewayne Shoffner Brenda Shrewsberry Brittany Slack Brittany Small

Ashley Smith Ciara Smith Danielle Smith Delia Smith Demetric Smith Dominic Smith Dominique Smith Eddie Smith Gabrilyn Smith Ian Smith Karen Smith Latoria Smith Laura Smith Shadana Smith Sharon Smith Shodana Smith Charlie Smith Jr Ronnie Spann Justin Sparks Wayne Spears Charles Spivey Paula Stevens Thresa Steward Kimberly Stone Maradythe Stuart-Womack Dana Sumler Aubrey Summers Patricia Sweatt Lisa Tandy Carol Tanks LaCara Tate Finis Tatum Peggy Taylor Temigi Taylor LaShawnna Terry Joane Theodule Nakia Thigpen Angelique Thomas Deja Thomas Shanta Thomas Carol Thompson Gail Thompson Jayla Thompson Tamara Thompson Dawn Thorpe Keenan Thurman Rose Marie Thurman Tyrone Tinsley Cealia Tolliver Silas Tolliver III Bridget Townsend Harold Townsend Kameron Townsend Kortland Townsend Pamela Tribue Hugh Triggs Sr Velma Tubbs Kenya Turner Kristen Turner Michele Turner Nelda Turner

Gary Turnipseed Teresha Twyman Kimberly Utley Steven VanCleave Avis Vaughn Tara Vaughn Bobbie Walker David Walker Devin Walker Betty Walton Rhonda Walton Eddie Ward Venisha Warren Alyce Warrick-Smith Kristeen Washington Mitchell Washington Destiny Washington-Mabon Jacqueline Watkins Unique Watson Veronica Watson James Watson II Damon Watts Pamela Webb Mark Webster Kelsey Whack Kolby Whack Jacqueline Wheat Bernice White Devin White Indya White Lillian White Nevata White Keyandra Wigfall Karen Wilber Matthew Wilcox Angel Williams Clark Williams Domonique Williams Greg Williams Jeffrey Williams Marshall Williams Maurita Williams Melissa Williams TaNesha Williams Wesley Williams Zachary Williams Allen Wilson Raelyn Wilson Rashawn Wilson Kimberly Wolfe Josephine Woods Mariah Woods Valerie Worsham Lamont Wortham Jamaa Worthman Robert Wright Eric Yateman Alan Yeakey Sr Jacqueline Young Shawn Young Myquisha Ziegler

NOVEMBER

MEMBER BIRTHDAYS Charlotte Ackerson Elihue Ackerson Jr Jon Adams KatrinaAlexander LaSaundra Alexander Christopher Alexander Jr Darren Allen John Allen Sherry Allen Mariah Allen-Harris Tynecia Alsay Daniel Amadi-Oyioma Donald Amos Brenton Anderson Patrice Anderson Uzoamaka Aniagba Jeanetta Arbuckle Alnisa Armstrong Eric Armstrong Yvette Armstrong Annie Arnett Nicole Ashburn Adrienne Atkins LaTosha Avery Erma Bailey-Wilson Robin Banks Jalon Barnes Nicole Barnes Stephanie Barnes Ruth Barnett Earle Barnette Jr Shanika Baskin Kevin Bass Sr Miguel Battle Jimmy Beasley Jr Delores Beatty Evelyn Beck Michael Beck Jr Tionna Belk Arika Bell Kente Bell Maray Bell Octavia Bell Carolyn Bennett Janet Bennett Cheretha Benson Doniele Benson Linda Benson-Brown Aster Berhe-Davis Cammy Betts Jr. Brian Black Donald Black Taiye Black Edward Blaine Jr. Arlita Blake Deborah Blanchard Loryn Blunt William Blunt Barbara Blythe Chrisma Board

Gloria Bolden Nathaniel Bolden Darian Bostic Charles Bowens Lynn Bowers Osberhna Bredu William Brewer Betty Britton LaKysha Broaders Timothy Broaders Kamaya Bronaugh Alice Brooks Audrey Brooks Louise Brooks Marlon Brooks Patricia Brooks Amahl Brown Curtis Brown Starcia Brown Ernest Brown II Stephen Brown Jr Joe Anna Brown-Doerner Thomas Bullock Donald Burlock Darlene Burnett Lloyd Burnett Renee Burrell Shelby Byrd Ruth Byrns Darryle Caines Elvin Caldwell Yolonda Cannon Debra Carroll JoAnn Carter Patrice Cates-Lonberger Yolanda Cave Tyler Clemons Dwight Cliff Sr Brittiny Clinton James Coe Jr Tiffany Coker Tonya Colbert Denise Collins LaShay Collins Victoria Conger Dennis Copeland Dorothy Copeland Beauford Corbin Carla Cottoner Tonya Cottrell Kathryn Council Richard Crawford Ariel Crawley Bobby Crenshaw Rosemary Croom Jaquilla Crowe Nicole Crowe Angela Daniels Taj Darby Casey Dartis Sharon Davenport

Doris Davie Michael Davis Natalie Davis Pattie Benson Davis Tina Davis Gloria Dean Destinie DeBro Lerron DeJournett Eon DeSouza Pamela Dickinson Randall Diggins Roxanne Diggs David Dixon Ira Dobson Tommie Dobson Sidney Doggan Erika Douglas Jeaneen Douglass Ilisha Dowell Daman Drake Jasmine Dubose Charles Due Jr Gregory Easter Jr John Eberhardt III Shyaunna Echoles Denena Edwards Velma Edwards Uwemedimo Egharevba Corey Eloms April Ervin Jordyn Ervin Wayne Ervin II Amira Evans Glenda Evans Thomas Fairer Denisha Ferguson Ralandis Ferguson Kenneth Ferron II Scott Fields Jr Elizabeth Fisher-Brooks Jason Fitzpatrick Judy Flanagan Felicia Flowers Pamela Footman Samuel Footman Lisa Ford Angelo Foreman Dian Foreman Noelle Foster Jamicha Foster-Price Charles Fountain Alison Franklin Susan Fuller Talonda Gamble Deborah Gambles Ameka Garner Donna Garnett Jalen Garrett Minnie Gatewood Beverly Gatling Melanie Gilbert

Kathy Gilbert-Wicoxen Anthony Gill Michelle Goggans Michael Goodman II Sydenia Goodner Marvin Goodwin Juanita Gordon Kelly Gordon Ricky Gowdy II Jimmy Graves Sr Lewis Gray Sr. Vannese Green Kent Greer Kailah Grimes Holleigh Grisby Donna Gross Kevin Gross Lisa Gross Alexaundria Groves Linda Gunn Charmaine Guy George Hale Janice Hale Katina Hale Amani Hall Brandon Hall Derrick Hall Derrick Hall Kara Hamilton Selena Hannon Anthony Harrell Delisa Harrington Courtney Harris Jiles Harris Khani Harris Kinya Harris Tina Harris Antonio Harrison Lateia Harwell Nicole Hawkins Tracy Hawthorne Whitney Helm-Moore Alan Henderson Elizabeth Henry Laurie Henry Dshawn Henry Sr Aailiyah Hernandez Carolyn Herron Michael Hester Brianna Hibbler George Hicks III Joyce Higgins Carlisia Hill DeAndrea Hill Jevon Hill Kris Hillman Joni Hogan-Curtis Brenda Holliday Donsha Holloway Edward Hollowell Dischone Hosey

DECEMBER William Hosey III Diane Houston BerTina Howard Denetra Howard Lori Howard Leonna Huddleston Timothy Hughes Diane Hull Tanitia Humphrey Kimberly Hunter Jayde Irvin Richard Jackson Rosie Jackson Ernest Jacobs Rosa Jardine Lisa Jeff Rita Jenkins Jewell Jenkins-Patrick Elmos Jewell Adrienne Johnson Connie Johnson Jonita Johnson Justin Johnson Kai Johnson Lynn Johnson Monisha Johnson Nicole Johnson Patricia Johnson James Johnson III Lee Johnson Jr Angela Jones Christopher Jones Darrilyn Jones Edward Jones Mattie Jones Monique Jones Quinetta Jones Vionta Jones Rhonda Jones-Jointer JaEisha Jones-Woods Patricia Keets Melvina Keith Sandra Keith Brian Kelly Toni Kelly Jackie Kennedy-Fletcher Katrina Kenny Danese Kenon Asia Kerr Leslie Kimble Andreus King Lawrence King Jerry Kinslow Theron Kirk Stephanie Kirkland Starla Lacey Kenny Lacy Jr JK Leavell Amaya LeBlanc Kenneth Lee Jr Shaun Lenear

MEMBER BIRTHDAYS

John Lester Korean Lester Darren Lewis Davena Lewis David Lewis Jabari Lewis James Lewis Victoria Light William Ligon Maria Limon JaRoy Little Linda Little Dietra Long Michael Long Ray Lynch Donald Lynem III Chris Mabrey Denise Madden Ciara Malone Ernest Malone Carla Mangum Chaunteia Marshall Robert Marshall Dennis Martin Paul Martin Terrell Martin Mariethea Matthews Monica Maxwell Monica Mayfield Kerry Mays Johndalyn McCarey Daress McClung Delicia McClung Marcus McCray Lyda McDonald-Scott Jackie McDuffey Xavier McFadden LaChelle McKinley Terry McLaurin Sr Stephen McNeal DeAnna McNeese-Palmer Benita McRae Terrance McWilliams Amanda Meadows Felix Mendez Carla Mercier Tina Milam Darrell Miller Jacqueline Miller JoAnn Mimms Alexis Mingee Anthony Mitchell Maia Mitchell Dodi Moncrief Arneda Moncure-Johnson Lynda Montgomery Travis Montgomery Kathleen Mooney Antonio Moore Audrey Moore Diamond Moore

Kelsey Moore Linda Moore-Hollis Lori Morgan Courtney Morris Michelle Morris Stephan Morris Tracye Morris Danielle Morson Daisja Mosley Natalie Moss D'Mee Moyer Mahasin Muhammad Matthew Murdock Leah Murphy Bryson Murray A.J. Nealy Damon Neville Kimberly Neville Venus Newberry Joyce Nichols Gina Nicholson James Nickens Sr Sunder Nix Demetria Oaldon Tera Outlaw Austin Owens Cortney Owens Del Marie Owens Kimberly Owsley David Pack DeWayne Paicely Shae Parker Marvin Parrish Takeisha Parrish Renee Patterson-McLaurin LaToya Patterson-Smith Shirley Payne Heather Pearson Travis Pearson Tammie Peel Rejeana Pendleton William Pendleton Clarissa Perkins Kanisha Perry LaTavia Peters Terry Peterson Vickie Peterson Linda Phillips Stephanie Piggee Amber Pineda Nicole Plenty Lonni Pompey Michelle Pope Faith Pounds Tyra Pounds Dorothy Powell Ellen Powell Darrion Pressley Jazmaine Proctor Cameecka Puckett Barbara Purcell

Carl Ragland Charrel Randolph Natalie Ravenell Wilhelmenia Ravenell Loren Ray Donna Raybon Chaunta' Redfield Deborah Reese Joseph Retic II Frank Rhodes Debra Rice Janelle Rice Stephanie Rice Nieasha Richardson Wesley Robertson Billy Robinson Darlene Robinson Victoria Robinson Abie Robinson Jr. Gail Rogers Gabriel Rop Carrian Rose Sue Ross Arianna Royston Kelly Russell DeAndre Safer Chantler Scott Floy Scott Kimberly Scott Zachary Scott Brenda Shaffer Shelia Shaw Felicia Shelby Kevin Shelton Rosalyn Shepherd Steven Shipley Darrin Shores Max Siegel Lisa Sims Shawna Sims Will Sims Lawyer Sirls Anthony Smith Darren Smith Deionta Smith Kia Smith Lagenia Watford Smith Lisa Smith Shannon Smith H.E. Smith III Benjamin Smoote John Spidle Lisa Spidle Debra Sprowl Byron Stanfield Pamela Stansberry John Starks II Kourtney Sterling Roshonda Stevenson Tyler Stevenson Brandy Stewart

LaVonda Stone David Stowers Kimberly Stowers Ellie Stretshberry Valerie Stringer Shelliese Strode Robert Summers Anthony Talley Kwame Tandoh Rabia Tano Michelle Tarvin Michelle Taylor Tamara Taylor Vanessa Taylor Lisa Taylor-Drake Condra Teamer Diane Terry Neal Terry Sarah Terry Reginald Terry II Javarus Thomas Kevin Thomas Lashaunna Thomas Ricky Thomas Anna Thompson Arian Thompson Ashley Thompson Scott Thorpe Doris Tolliver Janita Towns Bernita Townsend Sophia Triggs Charlotte Trimble Tiffany Trotter Payne Mary Tucker Connie Turner Gregory Turner Sherri Turner Sheryl Twitty Shalunda Tyler Tamika Vandever Eric Vaughn Bruce Walker Cheryl Walker Jean Walker Keith Walker Barbara Walls Christopher Walton Sr Donnie Warfield Felita Wash-White Denise Washington Theresa Washington Aileen Watson Stephanie Watson Karla Weathersby Gloria Webb Kina Webb-Owens Julie Webster Anthony Weeden Carol Wells Monica West

DECEMBER Joseph Wheat Alixzandria White Brittany White Janet White Kaiya White Renee White Skylarr White Terrance White Sherman Whitfield Paul Whitney Judith Wicker Grady Wicker Jr Gizale Wigfall Kenea Wigfall Linda Wilcher Sirelle Wilkerson-Shears Christina Wilkins Sonya Wilkins Anne-Marie Williams Charita Williams Cleo Williams Crystal Williams DeAndra Williams Devon Williams Felicia Williams Joy Williams Khirie Williams Lisa Williams Maragret Williams Nicholas Williams Paul Williams Shaniqua Williams Shantell Williams Terrilyn Williams Yvette Williams Anthony Wilson Cheryl Wilson Crystal Wilson Searon Wilson Antony Winfrey Allison Winston Sherri Winston Malcolm Wiseman Jr Jonathan Wood LaShuan Wood Winston Woodfork Alexis Woods Derek Woods Eddie Woods Erica Woods Rene' Worthey Gardenia Wright Gia Wright Lauren Wright Sean Wright Stacie Wright Jardin Young LaShawna Young Paul Young Sr. Steven Youngblood Angela Zavala

CALENDAR CALENDAR Visit our website calendar to view updates and registration details for the following:

Youth Formal: December 23 Eastern Star Church, New Beginnings, and Light of the World Teens Ministries will host a Harlem Nights Youth Formal at Light of the World Christian Church on December 23, from 8 p.m. – midnight for teens ages 13 – 18 years old. Come out in your formal or semi-formal attire and enjoy an evening filled with music, food, and fun! Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information, contact teenmin@easternstarchurch.org or call (317) 591-5050 ext. 113.

New Year’s Eve Watch Night Services: December 31 We will hold our New Year's Eve Watch Night services on December 31 at 12 p.m. at the Main Campus and at 7 p.m. at the Cooper Road Campus.

Noon Day Bible Study and Family Word Night: January 9 Noon Day Bible Study and Family Word Night will be held on January 9 at noon and 7 p.m. at the Main Campus.

Men of Purpose and Women of the Word: January 12 Men of Purpose and Women of the Word will resume on January 12 from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Main Campus.

Sunday School Resumes: January 13 Sunday School will resume on January 13 at 8 a.m. at the Fishers Campus, 9:30 a.m. at Cooper Road Campus, and 11 a.m. at Main Campus.

Baptismal Services: January 13 (all campuses) Baptismal services will be held on January 13 at all three campuses. Registration is required and must be completed by January 9. Registration is available on our website by clicking the ABOUT US tab, then MEMBERSHIP or by calling (317) 591-5050 ext. 221.

Church Office Closed: January 21 In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Eastern Star Church office will be closed on January 21.

Children’s Church and Teen Church: January 20 (all campuses) Children’s Church and Teen Church will resume on January 20 at 9:15 a.m. at the Fishers Campus, 10:45 a.m. at the Cooper Road Campus, and 12:15 p.m. at the Main Campus.

New Member’s Orientation: January 26 The next New Member’s Orientation will be held on January 26 at the Main Campus from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Registration is required and must be completed by January 23 in order to participate. New Member’s Orientation is offered to children, tweens, teens, and adults. Registration is available on our website by clicking the CALENDAR tab. For additional information, call (317) 591-5050 ext. 256.

Baby Dedication: January 27 (all campuses) Baby Dedication will be held on January 27 at all three campuses. Registration is required and must be completed by January 23. At least one parent must be a member in order to participate. Registration is available on our website. For more information call (317) 591-5050 ext. 122.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES

Senior Saints Body Building: January 8 Senior Saints Body Building classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting January 8 at the Main Campus, Family Life Center from 3 - 4 p.m.

Boot Camp: January 15 Boot Camp classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning January 15 – February 28 at the Main Campus from 7 – 8 p.m. Registration is $50 per person and ends on January 14. To register, visit our website by clicking on the MINISTRIES tab, then SPORTS AND RECREATION.

Boot Camp: March 7 Boot Camp classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning March 7 – April 19 at the Main Campus from 7–8 p.m. Registration is $50 per person and ends on March 6. To register, visit our website by clicking on the MINISTRIES tab, then SPORTS AND RECREATION.