August 7 – 21 | For Washington Elementary
At Eastminster we LOVE our city! We want to see the Lord bless and redeem Wichita, and we want to be an active part of seeing it thrive. One way we do this is by partnering with Washington Elementary School, which serves families in the 259 district. Our goal is to serve and bless the teachers, staff, kids and families at Washington and display the love of Jesus in tangible ways. Let’s bless the 500 students at Washington Elementary with brand new school supplies to start off the year. Drop off supplies in the church lobby August 7 – 21.

School Supply List (for 500 children)

• #2 pencils (10 per child)
• Crayola Colored pencils
• Crayola crayons
• Highlighters (any colors)
• Spiral or composition notebooks (wide ruled)
• Expo dry erase markers

Saturday, August 13, 9 – 10 a.m.; Great Room
Come hear how God is moving through the TUMI ministries, and get an update on the seminary that Eastminster helped build (from our 2020 Christmas Eve Offering.) Supported missionaries Bishop Charles Sekelwa of Tanzania and Boaz Masinde of Kenya will join us the weekend of August 13-14. Saturday morning in the Great Room and Sunday during all services. Bishop Charles and Boaz both teach TUMI seminary classes in Africa. Bishop Charles operates a seminary that trains up church planters to go to unreached villages and serves as a Bishop in the Charismatic Episcopal Church. Boaz ministers at a school in Kibera, the largest slum in Kenya. A team will visit their ministries in October, so come get to know them!

New to Eastminster? We would love to connect with you! Stop by the Library following the 9:30 or 11 a.m. worship service on August 14 to meet our pastors and elders. Questions? Contact Pastor Mike Goolsby at 634.0337 or mgoolsby@eastminster.org or Ginger Cox at 634.0337 or gcox@eastminster.org.

We’ll kick off the fall semester with fresh Grow Groups and classes for everyone! This is the best time to join in a Sunday morning or mid-week Grow Group. Sunday morning classes for kids and students also resume, with something for all ages. If you know anything about our church family, you know that Grow Groups are the heartbeat of what we do. Our groups are each unique and they’re the place deep friendships are formed, milestones are celebrated, people are prayed over, meals delivered in times of need, and real life is shared. This is true biblical community, and if you’re not part of something already, we encourage you to take a look at the groups and then join in. If you have any questions or need help finding a group, reach out to Matt Jaderston at mjaderston@eastminster.org or 847.715.8521 and he’d be happy to help you get plugged in.

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Enjoy some delicious Greek eats and hear stories from our Greece Mission Trip members. Mr. Gummy and his team spent a week in Greece serving kids at an EPC World Outreach conference for global missionaries. Come see their pictures and hear stories of God at work. Tickets are $10/adult, $5/child, but kids eat free with two paid adults. Purchase tickets online below or at the church office.

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Wednesday, August 24, 6 – 6:30 p.m. parent meeting, youth group til 8; North Building
Jump in to the first youth group of the year! We’ll have dinner, games and lots more! Parents of both middle school and high school students are invited to a brief meeting to get an overview of the year from our leaders. See you there!

Wednesday, August 24, 6:30 – 8 p.m.; C-12
God has opened the door for us to continue partnering with a local public-school, Washington Elementary. Located at Central and Hydraulic, Washington serves 500 students in Grades K-5. You can make a difference in their lives by becoming a Lunch Buddy. Often, students just need a consistent, caring adult being a presence in their lives. You’ll be matched with a student who you meet with during the lunch period, once a week for the school year. Plan to eat lunch together, play games, read, or be a listening ear. We welcome men and women of all ages. To learn more, join us a for a training led by Youth Horizons to equip you with everything you’ll need to make an impact. You can apply to be a Lunch Buddy online before or after the training at eastminster.org/washington. Contact wferguson@eastminster.org for more information.

Wednesday, September 28, 7 – 8:30 p.m.; Central Christian Church (2900 N Rock Rd.)
Instead of regular youth group we will meet at Central Christian Church for See You After the Pole, a community-wide gathering of praise, student testimony and most of all, a time of prayer to our God.

Friday, September 30, 7 – 10 p.m.; Klausmeyer Farm (8135 S 119th St W Clearwater, KS 67026)
Fall is here! Join us at Klausmeyer Farm for our annual fall celebration. Get lost in the corn maze, hitch a ride on the hayrack, and loiter through the pumpkin patch at this amazing farm. Dinner will be served. Bring a flashlight — it’s going to get dark! Cost: $15

Join elder Ben Davis for a look into the themes and meanings of Genesis 1 – 11. What we find might surprise you! Please RSVP below.

#WeLoveWashington! As the temperatures drop, let’s bless the kids at Washington Elementary with warm coats and winter gear. Please bring new or gently used children’s coats, gloves and hats in a variety of sizes for children in Kindergarten-fifth grade. All sizes are welcome but sizes 5/6 boys, 10/12 boys, 7/8 girls, 10/12 girls, 14/16 girls are especially needed. You can drop them in the box in the lobby or in the Kids Wing. Donations accepted through October 16.

As fall colors flare, join us for an evening of food, fun and fellowship! There will be inflatables, mini golf, games, prizes, and plenty of opportunities to build intergenerational community. Come for dinner, stay for the great conversations!

October 11 – 27 | Apply by April 15
Nine adults from Eastminster will be traveling to East Africa this fall to serve alongside partners Bishop Charles Sekelwa, Boaz Masinde, and John Haspels. Please pray for safe and healthy travels, team unity, and that the gospel shared will transformed lives – both ours and those of East Africa.

Sunday, October 16, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
It’s a crazy fun night filled with line dancing and autumn treats! Dress to impress (western style) and meet at the church at 6:15 p.m. to carpool.

October 28 – 30 at Westminster Woods. Cost: $125
Join us for a weekend of spiritual growth and excitement at Westminster Woods as we dive into God’s Word in community!
Registration coming soon!

(Watch for exact dates coming soon)
We’re partnering with Youth Horizons to provide gifts for at-risk kids who need not only the joy of receiving a Christmas present, but also to know they are valued, loved and prayed for. Stop by The Giving Tree in the lobby and choose the name of a child to bless with Christmas gifts. Then, shop for the gifts on their list (between $30-40), wrap them, and return them to church along with a personal note. We also have the opportunity to bless the parents of these children through a $10 gift card per family. We can’t wait to see how God uses these simple acts of giving to impact the hearts of kids here in Wichita!

The Giving Tree
1. Choose the name of a child (or parent) from The Giving Tree at church. Each child has shared a few ideas of things they would like to receive.
2. Spend no more than $40 and no less than $30 on gifts for each child. (We recommend that you buy at least two gifts for each child.)
3. Wrap the gifts (they can be wrapped separately or in the same packaging).
4. Put the first name and last initial on each gift as provided by the profile.
5. Write a note to the child and attach it to a gift or place it inside; this step is essential and a great way to let the child know they are loved by Jesus and being prayed for.

Please shop for gifts that match the interests listed on the profile of the child you are sponsoring. Remember that some of the older kids like gift certificates and gift cards. All kids love candy!

November 4 – 6; Westminster Woods. Cost: $125
Join us for a weekend of spiritual growth and excitement at Westminster Woods as we dive into God’s Word in community!
Registration coming soon!

Join us for a catered lunch and stories from Team Africa about their ministry to the TUMI seminary. $10/adult and $5/child. Purchase tickets at eastminster.org or in the church office (coming soon).

Wednesday, November 16, 6 – 8 p.m.; North Building
Middle school and high school students are invited to our first-ever Friendsgiving celebration! Break bread and give thanks around the table with friends. Bring a dish to share!

We LOVE our city! And we want to bless and serve our Wichita community in any way we can. One way we do this is by delivering boxes brimming with holiday food to local families and individuals. This is a great way to serve for all ages. The best part is, you get to personally deliver boxes to local homes, where there is often the chance to connect and pray with recipients.

Sunday, December 4, 7 – 8:30 p.m.; North Building
Celebrate the season with a night of Christmastime fun, delicious holiday treats and more!

Wednesday, December 7, 6:30 – 8 p.m.; North Building
Celebrate the season with a night of Christmastime fun, delicious holiday treats and more!

A festive morning of chatting with girlfriends, enjoying holiday treats and learning from the Word. RSVP online (coming soon) or contact Louisa Markley at 634.0337 or
lmarkley@eastminster.org.

Sunday, December 11, at 9:30 and 11 a.m. (no 8 a.m. service)
Monday, December 12, at 7 p.m.
This joyful program celebrates the birth of Christ through sacred music and holiday favorites with our Chancel Choir, organ, bells and orchestra, along with narration. This is the perfect opportunity to invite friends, neighbors and family to hear the hope of the gospel during the Christmas season.

3 & 4:30 p.m.
A retelling of the Christmas story and the customary lighting of candles. Kids ages 4 and up can join in as shepherds, angels, animals and wisemen. Sign up with Elissa Becker at 634.0337, ext. 2026, or ebecker@eastminster.org. Rehearsal: December 18.

6 & 8 p.m.
The evening candlelight services include favorite hymns and carols as we remember the gift of our Savior’s birth. Child care available for 0 – Pre-K.

One service at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. We’ll gather for a single holiday service on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Grow Groups for kids, students and adults will not meet, but child care for 0 – Pre-K will be available.

One service at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. We’ll gather for a single holiday service on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Grow Groups for kids, students and adults will not meet, but child care for 0 – Pre-K will be available.