Volume 24, Number 23

From Your
Pastor
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November 15, 2015

A Look Inside...

Christmas
Festival
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SOS Ministry
Update

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www.eastmont.org

Online Giving
Now Available

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FROM YOUR PASTOR

Mike Northcutt - ebc@eastmont.org

Last Sunday had to be one of my top five
worship experiences at Eastmont. Close to the
Paid in Full Celebration of 2013. The unanimous
call (and acceptance) of Brother Lance to be our
Minister of Music and Worship was a huge factor.
Yet something greater took place Sunday. Some
may not have sensed it, but I believe many felt what
I felt. Here is what God showed me.

I saw our diverse congregation immersed
in the majesty and worship of God. It wasnt
showy sensationalism, but a calm awareness of
Gods wonder and providence. It was powerfully
simple. Strong yet gentle. Gratefulness searches
for splendor. We found that last Sunday in Gods
beauty.

As Pastor, I like to think I can see what
God is doing in this church. He surprised me
again. The growth. The maturity. The unity. The
acceptance of all ages, shapes, colors, and sizes. We
realize all of us are created and loved by God. He
has given us eyes to see His beauty in wrinkles,
tattoos, bifocals and beards. We look passed the
pierced lip or gray hair. We respect the wisdom of
the elder and the energy and innocence of children.
We know God is making a masterpiece of us all.
Tears blurred my eyes as I thought of so many
volunteers who make each Sunday possible. I am
aware of the treasure we have in them.

Over time a church can settle into a dull
routine. They simply start doing church instead
of being the church. The secret is in the heart and
we still have it. We serve with our heart. Sing with
our heart. See one another from the heart. Most
importantly, we make sure worship is from our
heart and not a ritual.

Occasionally, God sends us through
detours, dead ends, and dry spells, just so He can
restore us to Himself. Im glad that we still love
Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and body.

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CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Jeremy Lynch - jlynch@eastmont.org

RA Campout

Its going to be cold this weekend. Boys and dads/mentors,

come prepared to have a weekend of adventure and dress
warmly.

Christmas Festival

Its right around the corner. We are looking for donations

for our Christmas Store gifts children would want to give
their parents, grandparents, or siblings. Our Christmas
Store allows children to choose up to two gifts to give their
loved ones for Christmas.
Lastly we are looking for volunteers to help work our
registration tables, donation collection, help direct people
between the fellowship hall, worship center, outdoor
inflatables, and activity rooms.

Basketball

If your child, grades 1st-6th, is interested in playing co-ed

basketball on our Eastmont Teams, then please contact
Karen Bush or Jeremy Lynch to make sure we have them
registered to play. We need to turn in our rosters by
December 1st in order for your son or daughter to be
eligible to participate. We must have their date of birth,
jersey size, and other info.
Grades 1st-3rd will play on Mondays at Eastern Hills
BC, beginning on January 4th. Grades 4th-6th will play
on Saturdays at Eastern Hills BC, beginning on Dec.
12th. Practices for all grades will be on Wednesdays after
supper and before missions classes at 6:15 PM, here at our
Eastmont Basketball Courts.

Dont forget kids, Bible Drill and our Childrens

Choir performance are right around the corner.
You dont want to miss it! Stay tuned!

COLLEGE & CAREER

Gene Kim - gkim@eastmont.org

Thursday Night Home Groups

11/12 Meet at the Klepacs house at 7pm

11/19 Thanksgiving Party at the Klepacs house at 7pm
11/26 NO MEETING

Passion 2016

January 2-4 at Philips Arena. Cost for first timers is $100.

Cost for all others is $150.
Less than ten spots remain!

Sunday Night Small Groups @ 5 PM

Girls will meet in the college room - study is What Love

Is by Kelly Minter. Guys meet in room 137 - study is The
Dudes Guide to Manhood by Darrin Patrick.

STUDENT MINISTRY

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

Sunday School

Small group Bible study Sundays at 9:20 AM,

Explore the Bible: Genesis

Timeout

Wednesdays at 6:15 PM,

November 18 - Thanksgiving Service

Youth on Mission

Sundays at 5 PM,
November 15 - We will be purchasing items and filling
OCC shoeboxes.

Winter Retreat

December 31- January 2 in Gatlinburg,

Final balance due: December 7
Pre-trip meeting for parents: December 6 at 3 PM

Summer Mission Trip

June 27- July 1 Charleston, SC

MISSIONS

Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org (international)

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

SOS Ministries Update

There were 390 decisions for Christ during

the 10 days at the Alabama National Fair,
524 decisions during the month of October
(Trunk or Treat, Talladega Super Speedway
and the fair). So far in 2015 there have
been 633 decisions made at SOS events.

7th Annual MBA Toy Sale

for Montgomery Families in Need

Eastmont Family & Friends will partner with the MBA to
minister to families in need. Please drop off your new toy
donations or gift cards to room 110 by Sunday evening,
November 30. In need of toys & gift cards for infant to 18
years. For more information, contact Gene Kim or Billy
Dickey at 277-6300.

WOMENS MINISTRY

Come be a part of Women on Mission as we pray for

missions, learn about missions and support missions!

Pratt Dean Day Group

Monday, November 16th at 9:30 AM room 207

Young Women on Mission

Tuesday, November 17th at 6:00 PM in room 207

SENIOR ADULTS
Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org

Forever Young

Tuesday, November 17 at 10 AM in room 205.

Program: Skip & Tawana Lowery.
Covered dish luncheon to follow program.

Estate Planning

We have a limited number of books on Estate Planning

provided by the Alabama Baptist Foundation. Books &
materials are free, see Billy Dickey to pick up your book.

Hear Christ Ministries

They partner with an audiologist, businesses & churches

to share Christ and distribute refurbished hearing aids all
over the world. To donate your used hearing aid (working
or not), please turn them into the church office, or give
them to Billy Dickey. For more information, please visit
www.hearchrist.org.

WELCOME TO EASTMONT
Wayne and Cindy Porterfield (11/1/15)
Transfer of Letter

Brionna Sprayberry (11/1/15)

Profession of Faith & Baptism

Ray Works (11/8/15)

Transfer of Letter

MENS MINISTRY

Iron Mans Challenge - Get & stay in shape Spiritually

As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another Proverbs 27:17. A time of fellowship and encouragement
for men. Tuesday mornings in Room 205 from 6-7 AM.

MISCELLANEOUS
Online Giving

You can now give your tithes and/or offerings to Eastmont

via debit card, credit card, checking account or savings
account through our website. Its convenient, simple &
secure. Visit eastmont.org/egiving to sign up today!

Looking For Help to Provide Meals

Volunteers needed to help provide a meal for our college

students on Thursday nights. Can be a dish, dessert,
or the whole meal. Please contact Tracie Klepac to help
(cell: 303-4710; home: 270-5778)
Melissa and I would like to thank all of you for blessing
us with the most wonderful baby shower. God is so gracious
to not only bless us with twins, but with such a loving church
family as well. We are humbled and grateful to be part of
your family.

Love, The Kims
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November 15, 2015

Sunday, November 15

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

Worship Service
Sunday School
Worship Service
Discipleship

Monday, November 16

6:00 PM

Ladies Bible Study

Tuesday, November 17

10:00 PM
5:30 PM

Forever Young
Aerobics

Wednesday, November 18

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

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP MEAL

Sunday, November 22

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

Worship Service
Sunday School
Worship Service
Discipleship

Monday, November 23

6:00 PM

Ladies Bible Study

Tuesday, November 24

5:30 PM

Aerobics

Wednesday, November 25
No Evening Activities

Thursday, November 26

HAPPY THANKSGIVING
OFFICE CLOSED

November 25, 2015

No Fellowship Meal (Thanksgiving)

$5/Adult

$2/Children

(Max. $15/family)

SUNDAY SCHOOL TOTALS

November 1, 2015

Preschool........................... 76
Children............................. 59
Students............................. 64
Adults............................... 579
Total.................................. 778

November 8, 2015

Preschool........................... 79
Children............................. 67
Students............................. 72
Adults............................... 603
Total.................................. 821

WEEKLY GIVING

November 1, 2015
General Budget
$39,548.14
Emergency Fund
$3,580.00

November 8, 2015
General Budget
$34,062.00
Emergency Fund
$2,085.00

BUS MINISTRY

Thursday, November 19

10:00 AM
5:30 PM

November 18, 2015

Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Corn Nuggets, Dessert, & Drink

November 15, 2015

Bible Study
Aerobics

Mark Luker - 271-2423

Friday, November 27
OFFICE CLOSED

November 22, 2015

Bobby Edmond - 271-4083

BUILDING LOCK-UP

November 15, 2015

Rick Jones & Garrett Payton

November 22, 2015

David Seay & Zack Godwin

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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