What matters most? Foundations of Faith |2019-2020|
Sunday School for Adults CLASS
TEACHER
TEACHER
ROOM
Discovery
Kathy Lyles
Seasons
Laura & Eric Anthony
John LaBrash
E201
Seeking Fellowship
Duane Hurne
Daniel Lee
E205
Stages
Cherie & Dennis Latham
Anne Seel & Rotating Teachers
E101
Life & Faith (college age)
Mary & Eddie Crittendon
E203
E204
Equipping the Saints
“What Christians Believe” led by Dr. Bill Seel Sundays at 4:00 PM God has given us certain bedrock truths upon which we can stand, even in a fast-moving and confusing age. God has established for us a theological compass to help us know who He is, who we are, and what life here on earth is really all about. Knowing these bedrock, unchanging truths will enable us to navigate our daily lives with reassurance, humility, obedience, and grace. Classes will meet for seven weeks in the fall and seven weeks in the spring. • Fall Semester: September 29 - November 17 • Spring Sememster: January 26 - March 8 Sign up online: www.easleypresbyterian.org/equipping-the-saints/
Men’s Breakfast Bible Study All men are invited to meet each Thursday at 7:00 AM in the Church Library for fellowship, food and faith. The group rotates through a variety of books of the Bible and other Christian living books. All ages are welcome. Please contact Robert Sams (616-3987) for more information.
Presbyterian Women Presbyterian Women(PW) is an inclusive and caring community of women who are committed to nurturing faith through prayer, Bible study and supporting the mission of the church worldwide. PW Circles (small groups) meet regularly for fellowship and Bible study. PW also serves the church by providing missions-related or spiritual growth-related events and activities throughout the year. For more information please contact PW Moderator, Tammy Darity, 864-295-6739, darityt@charter.net. FROG (Forever Relying On God) Circle meets the second Thursday of each month in Room E203 at 10:00 AM. Journey Circle meets the third Sunday of each month at 6:00 PM in a member’s home or the Church Library for a potluck supper. Joy Circle meets the first Tuesday of each month in the Church Parlor or a member’s home at 7:00 PM. Sisters in Christ Circle meets the third Tuesday of each month in the Church Library or a member’s home at 6:30 PM. Wednesday AM Circle meets on the second Wednesday of each month in the Church Library at 10:00 AM. NEW Circle Watch for more information to follow.
Sunday School for Youth CLASS
TEACHER
TEACHER
ROOM
6th Grade Old Testament
Lori & Barry Brock
Kelvin Kearse & Phil Darity
E102
7th Grade New Testament
Mary & Kevin Taaffe
Meredith Greene & Eric Goodwin
E104
8th Grade Confirmation
Lindsey Odom & Mentors
Clare & Dan Nunnery
E206
9th-12th Grades
Chad Lister & Paul Humbert
Pam & Eric Dillon
E103
EPCYouth EPCYouth follows the learning initiative Equip, Practice, Connect. Two groups formed by age - EPCMiddle and EPCHigh, meet weekly for Bible study, service and fellowship.
EPCMiddle meets on Wednesdays. 3:30 EPCMiddle Afterschool 5:30 Dinner 6:15 Youth Group
EPCHigh meets on Sundays.
5:30 Dinner 6:00 Youth Group
Sunday School for Children CLASS
TEACHER
K2 & Toddler
Sherry Erickson
3’s & 4’s K5 & 1st Grades 2nd & 3rd Grades 4th & 5th Grades
TEACHER
ROOM
Nursery
Ashley & Lucas Abbie Freeman & Durham Laura Patterson Cassie Mueller & Becca & Michael Gale Beasley Scott Cindy Kilborn & Elise & Clay Kellie King Herron Zane & Dustin Coats
Tony Brock & Mario DiPietro
S7 S9 S1 E208
Communion Education
October 13 @ 10:00 AM in the Multi-Purpose Room This is an opportunity for third graders and their parents to explore together the why, how, when and what of communion. It is our hope that after this class, our third graders will have a better understanding of this important sacrament. This class is led by Christie Gravely and Ginna Lister.
First Grade Worship Education This class begins after the new year during the 11:00 AM worship service. It focuses on all the parts of worship. Students will learn how and why we worship like we do. After the class, first graders will feel more confident and able to participate as they join their families in the full worship service each week.
Choirs There is a place for you in the Music Ministry of Easley Presbyterian Church. There are opportunities for singers, ringers, and instrumentalists of all ages and abilities. For more information about music ministries of our church, please contact Robert Norris at 478-278-2553 or robert@easleypresbyterian.org. • Adult Choir Wednesdays at 7:10 PM • Adult Handbell Choir Sundays at 6:00 PM • Youth Handbell Choir Wednesdays at 4:45 PM • Youth Choir Wednesdays at 5:15 PM • Youth Orchestra TBA • Children’s Choir K5-5th Wednesdays at 5:00 PM
Important Dates • October 6 Children’s and Youth Choirs singing for World Communion • November 10 Children’s and Youth Choirs singing for Commitment Sunday • December 8 Lessons and Carols Service • December 11 Children’s Nativity • December 24 Youth and Children’s Choirs singing for Christmas Eve Service • April 5 Palm Sunday Lenten Music Service • April 29 Children’s Spring Musical Children and youth will sing/play at other dates as they are ready to sing/play.
Wonderful Wednesday Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and join us for a time of relaxation, fellowship, food and spiritual growth. You don’t even have to worry about cooking! Make a standing reservation or sign up by noon each Monday to reserve a spot for yourself and/or your family. Watch the weekly Connect Email for delicious new menus! Prices: $5 for everyone ages 5 & up. Children 4 & under eat free.
3:30 4:45 5:00 5:15 5:30 6:15 7:10
WW Schedule
EPCMiddle After School Youth Handbells Children’s Choir K5-5th Youth Choir Dinner in the Fellowship Hall Classes for all ages Adult Choir
Preschool and Elementary children will explore the Bible by studying one Bible story per month. Children will experience it through drama, art, science, cooking, movies, and games. This format makes the Bible come alive in new and exciting ways. EPCMiddle will have their time of study, fellowship and service. EPCHigh will enjoy a relaxed time of study and discussion after dinner each week. Adult classes will meet in the Sanctuary. These classes will be a place to deepen spiritual growth through a variety of topics and Bible studies.
Calendar of Events
August 25 Promotion Sunday August 25 Confirmation Lunch August 28 EPCMiddle parent/youth meeting September 1 Church-wide Breakfast @10:00 am WW resumes September 4 September 8 Rally Day @ Arran Farm September 15 EPCHigh parent/youth meeting September 22 Guest Speakers: Les & Cindy Morgan September 25 Blood Drive September 29 Equipping the Saints begins October 13 Communion Education for 3rd Grade Middle School Retreat @ Bonclarken October 18-20 October 27 Trunk or Treat November 27 NO WW December 1 Advent Wreath Workshop Community Advent Services December 1 December 4 Gift Making Workshop for Children December 8 Lessons & Carols Service December 11 Children’s Choir Nativity December 18 Church-wide Christmas Caroling December 24 Christmas Eve Services December 25 NO WW December 29 Church-wide breakfast January 1 NO WW January 8 WW resumes February 12 Rise Against Hunger February 26 Ash Wednesday Service March 20-22 EPCHigh to Mini-Montreat April 5 Lenten Music Service April 5 Palm Sunday Lunch & Egg Hunt April 8 NO WW April 9 Maundy Thursday Service April 10 Good Friday Service April 12 Easter Services/Church-wide Breakfast April 15 NO WW April 26 Confirmation Sunday April 29 Children’s Choir Musical May 6 Last WW - Fellowship Event May 3 Youth Sunday May 17 Graduation Sunday