Volume 24, Number 17

From Your
Pastor
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August 23 , 2015

A Look Inside...

Sunday School
Teachers Needed
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College Back to
School Luau

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www.eastmont.org

Personnel Committee
Nominations

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FROM YOUR PASTOR

Mike Northcutt - ebc@eastmont.org

Over the years I have met some wonderful
people whose lifestyle defies their age. Their
enthusiasm is amazing. Their zest for life is
contagious. Even in declining health they continue
to dream and serve. For 94 years Gene McDonald
was one of those people. His impact on Eastmont
began long before I came as pastor. All of us sit
in the shade of trees we never planted. Gene
McDonald was a spiritual gardener that planted the
gospel wherever God placed him. There are about
a dozen deacons that have profoundly shaped my
ministry. Gene is among them. God may choose to
leave you on this earth for many years. Whatever
you do dont be content to sit in rocking chairs and
watch sunsets. Continue to dream, think, enjoy the
fun, and serve.

CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Jeremy Lynch - jlynch@eastmont.org

Training for Mission Friends, GA, and RA Teachers

9 AM - 12 PM, Saturday, August 22nd, at the Baptist
Building. Cost is $10 (covered by Eastmont), includes
materials and snacks. RSVP with Karen Bush.
www.alabamawmu.org/OneDayTraining

Fall Missions Festival for Children

Friday & Saturday, October 9-10th, for grades 1st-6th at

WorldSong. Learning about missions in Indonesia, South
Asia, and NYC. Cost is $50 which covers lodging, meals,
& crafts yet thanks to our churchs generosity and heart
for missions our cost for Eastmont families is only $20 per
child. Deadline to register is August 31st. Learn more at
www.alabamawmu.org/FallMissionsFestivalforChildren

Sunday School Teachers Needed

We are currently in need of 2015-16 Sunday School

Teachers in the Creeper/Crawler Class (pre-toddlers).
Contact Jeremy to volunteer.

In his humorous style, Mark Twain said,
Let us endeavor to live, that when we come to die,
even the undertaker will be sorry. Thanks Gene
McDonald for the spiritual shade we enjoy and the
1000s of acorns you planted for Christ.

RA Campout

I hope you enjoy your relationship with
God. Early in my Christian life I attended church
out of duty. God honored that. Then something
happened in my heart. I began to sing, give, and
serve out of delight. What a difference it has made!

EnFuego

We have never been a wealthy church in
terms of money. Yet with Gods blessings, your
generosity and wise management have enabled us to
become debt free. We give over $200,000 a year to
missions. I have found that giving God the first 10%
is the best investment I could ever make.

When Pat Locker and four other youth
visited me, I was only 13 years old. I hadnt been in
church in years. I remember thinking that night as
I fell asleep, Somebody cares about me. That is a
great feeling. Is there someone you ought to call,
write or visit?

Ill see you Sunday,

November 13-14 @ the Deals family farm

STUDENT MINISTRY

David Shelnutt (Interim Student Minister) - dshelnutt@eastmont.org

August 29, 12 PM - 9 PM
More details coming soon.

Sunday School Attendance Challenge - August 30

Remember we need 250 students in Sunday School for the
month of August.

Youth on Mission

Outdoor Worship August 30 @ 5 PM.

TimeOut

Wednesdays @ 6:15 PM Live a Life on Mission.

Overflow 2015 at Frazer UMC

August 22 @ 6 PM featuring Rush of Fools (free event!!)

We will leave the church at 5 PM.

We will be continuing our 6 week study of

Jesus>Religion on Sunday mornings.

SINGLE ADULTS
Art Long - along@eastmont.org

Singles Covered Dish Luncheon

Sunday, September 20 - Following the Second Service in

the Fellowship Hall. Bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Meat & drinks provided.

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MISSIONS

Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org (international)

Gene Kim - gkim@eastmont.org (local / national)

T-shirt Fundraiser for Guatemala

The Guatemala Mission Team is selling

t-shirts to support their trip in November.
Cost is $20. Adult and Youth sizes are
available. Limited sizes & quantities available for sale in
the long hallway. Contact Gene or Karen Bush to order.

Guatemala Mission Team Testimonies

Will you consider having someone from our team come

to your Sunday School class or small group time to share
about their experience? Contact Karen Bush to schedule
a team member. We can talk for as long (or as short) as
youd like!

Breakfast Fundraiser Thanks

Thank you for your generous support

of our Guatemala Mission Team during
our breakfast fundraiser. We are so
blessed to be part of a church family that is willing to
support in prayer, word, & deed! Please keep praying for us!

Recycling for Missions

We are collecting empty inkjet cartridges

(no laser or toner cartridges) and used cell
phones (no accessories). Place these items
in the ministry baskets located around the
church. All proceeds go toward Eastmont Mission Trips.
Thank you for recycling for missions.

COLLEGE & CAREER

SENIOR ADULTS
Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org

Forever Young

September 15 at 10 AM in room 205. Our guest

speaker will be Bill McCrary, from the Alabama Baptist
Foundation. Covered dish luncheon to follow.

Senior Adult Day Trip

The Alabama Baptist Historical Commission at Samford

University. The trip will also include an all-you-can-eat
buffet and a stop at Peach Park on the way back. Spaces are
limited to the first 28. Cost: $20/person See Cheryl with
your deposit. The date of the trip will be September 24.

Georgia Christmas Light Trip

December 3-4, 2015

Cost includes: lodging, admission to all light attractions,
dinner at Legacy Lodge, breakfast at Legacy Lodge,
lunch at Blue Willow Inn, gas for the buses. 1 Room left.
Contact Cheryl Wells to sign up.

WOMENS MINISTRY
Golden Girls Brunch

The Eastmont Womens Ministry invites the

golden ladies of the church (aged 65 or older)
to a brunch to show our appreciation to
you. Please join us on Saturday, August 22, 2015 in the
Fellowship Hall. The doors will open at 9:00 AM, with
brunch served from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Our guest
speaker will be Eileen Mitchell. The event is free, but you
do need a ticket so please register by calling the church
office (277-6300). Stay golden!

Gene Kim - gkim@eastmont.org

Thursday Night Home Groups

August 20 & 27 - Off weeks
September 3 - Begin new study @ the Lukers (3961
Hickory Dr.)

Back-to-School Luau

August 29, from 7-9 PM on the Bowling Green property

Pig roast, prizes, Montgomerys longest
slip-and-slide & more! Be sure to wear your swimsuit!

WELCOME TO EASTMONT
John Chon (August 9, 2015)
Profession of Faith & Baptism

Vickie Howard (August 9, 2015)

Transfer of Letter

MISCELLANEOUS

Personnel Committee Nominations

Nominations are being accepted to serve on the personnel

committee. Ballot Boxes are located outside the west side
of the worship center, and across from the old kitchen.
Nominees should have training, or experience in the
field of personnel, employment, or employee relations.
Nominations accepted through August 30.

New Discipleship Class Opportunity

Agents of the Apocalypse by Dr. David Jeremiah

See how Dr. Jeremiah unravels the mysteries of prophecy
with his unique pairing of fiction & scriptural truths. This
study will be led by Jim Reaves. Please contact Ashley in
the church office (277-6300) to sign up and please indicate
if you would prefer a class on Sunday at 5 PM or Monday
at 6 PM.

Donna Williamson (August 16, 2015)

Transfer of Letter
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The Encourager

Eastmont Baptist Church

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Montgomery, Alabama 36109
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August 23, 2015

Sunday, August 23

8:10 AM
9:20 AM
10:30 AM
5:00 PM

Worship Service
Sunday School
Worship Service
Discipleship

Tuesday, August 25

5:30 PM

Outreach
Fellowship Meal
Adult Choir
Orchestra Practice
Timeout (youth)
Mission Groups
Prayer Meeting

Thursday, August 27

10:00 AM
5:30 PM

Sunday, August 30

8:10 AM
9:20 AM
10:30 AM
5:00 PM

Worship Service
Sunday School
Worship Service
Discipleship

Tuesday, September 1

Aerobics

Wednesday, August 26

5:00 PM
5:15 PM
6:15 PM

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP MEAL

Bible Study
Aerobics

5:30 PM

Aerobics

Wednesday, September 2
9:00 AM
5:00 PM
5:15 PM
6:15 PM

Craft Class
Outreach
Fellowship Meal
Adult Choir
Orchestra Practice
Timeout (youth)
Mission Groups
Prayer Meeting

Thursday, September 3

10:00 AM
5:30 PM

Bible Study
Aerobics

August 26, 2015

Hamburgers, French Fries, Salad, Dessert, Drink

September 2, 2015

Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Peas, Salad, Dessert, Drink
$5/Adult

$2/Children

(Max. $15/family)

SUNDAY SCHOOL TOTALS

August 9, 2015

Preschool........................... 61
Children............................. 72
Students............................. 62
Adults............................... 659
Total.................................. 854

August 16, 2015

Preschool........................... 69
Children............................. 74
Students............................. 81
Adults............................... 668
Total.................................. 892

WEEKLY GIVING

August 9, 2015

General Budget
$25,214.90
Emergency Fund
$4,750.00

August 16, 2015

General Budget
$25,834.94
Emergency Fund
$2,065.25

BUS MINISTRY

August 23, 2015

Bob Franklin - (334) 731-2046

August 30, 2015

Richard Cartwright - (334) 514-6953

BUILDING LOCK-UP

August 23, 2015

Kent Harwell & Kent Johnson

August 30, 2015

Rick Jones & Garrett Payton

Office: (334) 277-6300 Fax: (334) 277-6322 Careline: (334) 277-6384 Website: eastmont.org Kindergarten: (334) 244-9324
Prayer Room: (334) 277-8876 E-mail: ebc@eastmont.org Facebook: facebook.com/eastmont Twitter: @eastmontbaptist

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