Coming Events
Understanding Men, Understanding Women: Celebrating Our Differences
Couples Panel on Sunday, February 5 and 12, 9:30 a.m.; Fireside Room
On Sunday, February 5, we will interview a panel of guys to help women understand men called Wise Words from Wise Guys. The following Sunday, February 12, a panel of women will help men understand women in Wise Words from Wise Women. A fun and informative opportunity for couples!
New Member Class
Monday, February 6, 7 – 9 p.m., Fireside Room
Join us for a special class on what it means to be a member of Eastminster. Membership at Eastminster is just the next step in living out our mission statement of "Being and Making Disciples." By becoming a member, you can vote at congregational meetings and serve as an elder or deacon. Will you partner with us through your worship, learning and serving? To learn more, contact Jennifer Garrett at 634.0337, ext., 209, or jgar...@eastminster.org (click to reveal).
Women's Conference 2012: Send & Receive
February 10 and 11 • with guest speaker Courtney Doctor
Sending gifts, cards and letters is considered by some to be an art. Faded handwriting, dear words and old post marks are cherished treasures. The art of sending is a picture of God’s grace, and a portrait of his plan for our lives. He sent the first gift, the gift of his Son to rescue us. And now it’s our turn. After receiving this gift, he sends us out into the world to be his witnesses. But what does that look like in our lives as women? Join speaker & teacher Courtney Doctor as we take an in-depth look at being sent into the world to declare the gospel. Learn more.
Second Sunday
February 12 following the 11 a.m. service; Fireside Room
Eastminster features special presentations from some of our supported missionaries on the second Sunday of the month following the 11 a.m. service in the Fireside Room. There is no cost to attend these events, but donations are accepted to help cover expenses. Reservations for the meal are due by the Wednesday before each luncheon. Contact Marcia Davis (634.0337, ext. 231, or mda...@eastminster.org). Our February Second Sunday missionaries will include our own Chad Edwards and Billy Boyle, who work with Young Life International. We will also have Matt Shepherd, Director of Young Life – Wichita, and Bill Vann, who works with the Young Life Urban Ministry here in Wichita. Learn more.
iThirst: Middle School Winter Retreat 2012
February 17 – 19 • $95 • Scholarship deadline: January 29 • Registration deadline: February 12
On this weekend adventure we’ll take a look at thirsting after God. What does that really mean in our lives today? In a culture obsessed with “I,” we’ll see how Jesus offers us a far greater way to live. We’ll also look at the things we “thirst” after: popularity, stuff, friends, money and more, and the alternative Jesus offers us when we thirst after him and his ways. Come ready for an awesome time of fun, plus growing deeper in our walk with Christ. Learn more.
Cooking Fellowship
Saturday, February 18, 9 a.m. – noon; Church Kitchen
Arrive at the Eastminster kitchen ready to prepare recipes that have been specially chosen to be prepared, frozen and available to deliver to members who would be blessed by a home-cooked meal.
Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, February 22, 7 p.m.
Eastminster will have one service at 7 p.m. with the Chancel Choir leading the music. Pastor Dave will preach on Back to Basics from Revelation 2. (Wednesday Night EDGE will not meet.)
Friday Night Light Special Event: The Lord’s Diner
Friday, February 24
We serve as a team at The Lord’s Diner on the fourth Friday of every month (except January). Contact Marcia Davis (634.0337, ext. 231, or mda...@eastminster.org) for more information.
Meet Your Deacon
Sunday, February 26, in Fellowship Hall following 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. services.
Enjoy a special meet and greet time with the deacons! Deacons are ambassadors of the church who perform congregational care for church members, so you’ll hear from your assigned deacon periodically. You are always welcome to contact them if you’re in need of prayer, support or have concerns. Don’t miss this time to connect with your deacon.
Parents and Kids Together, a Faith Journey Event
Sunday, February 26, at 9:30 a.m.; B-10, Second graders and parents
At Eastminster, we want to partner with parents and be a resource to help families bring the love of Christ into the center of their family life and homes. On our Faith Journey Event days, parents and kids will learn a faith skill in an interactive workshop that they can start implementing as a family right away. We have already hosted Faith Journey Events this ministry year for several age/grade levels, but one session is yet to come. Parents, be sure to join your children in their Sunday school rooms at 9:30 on the following date: February 26: Second graders and parents in B-10.
Dodgeball Danger for third, fourth and fifth grade boys and their dads
Tuesday, February 28, 6:30 – 8 p.m.; Gym
Come practice your aim as we mix it up in the Gym with a little dodgeball with dads and sons. To register, contact Barbara Osborne in the Children’s Ministries office (634.0337, ext. 215, or bosb...@eastminster.org).
Celebrate Marriage Retreat
March 2 – 4, Hyatt Place, Overland Park; Register by February 10
Join us for our Eastminster Marriage Retreat at the beautiful Hyatt Place in Overland Park, Kan. A great location, suite-sized rooms, powerful program, dynamic speakers and an awesome group of people make this the perfect opportunity to encourage, honor and celebrate marriage. Learn more.
Wednesday Night EDGE - Session Two
March 7 - May 2, 6:30 p.m.
Our second edition of EDGE classes begins Wednesday, March 7. Learn more.
Second Sunday
March 11 following the 11 a.m. service; Fireside Room
Our Second Sunday missionary will be Randy Fontaine, National Director of Christ for the City International (CFCI). CFCI is an international missions organization committed to serving others in the name of Christ. They have more than 330 missions workers in 17 countries serving through 70 different ministries! Their God-given mission is helping people transform cities by transforming lives. Their vision is that there would be no place without a witness, no church without a vision, and no person without hope.
Senior Ministries Fellowship Event
Friday, March 16, noon; Fellowship Hall
Lance Ferguson, a KWCH-TV storm chaser, will be the guest speaker at our March luncheon. Contact Kat Anderson (634.0337, ext. 242, or kand...@eastminster.org) for more details.
Middle School Breakaway
March 21
Small groups will "breakaway" for their own activities. Learn more.
Creative Date Night
Saturday, March 31, 6 - 10 p.m.
We meet at Eastminster and then take off as a group for a fun and creative date night adventure! What are we doing? It’s planned but we're keeping that a surprise! Just come casual and ready to have fun. We end the night by gathering at a secret location for food and fun. Call the church office (634.0337) to RSVP.
