EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH 

// OCTOBER 16, 2022 // VOLUME 31 // NUMBER 21

"But our
citizenship is
in Heaven..."
PHILIPPIANS 3:20

GENE KIM
From Your College & Missions Pastor GKIM@EASTMONT.ORG

Have you ever noticed the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office here in Montgomery? My regular commute
drives by this building, and, on occasion, I’ll see someone getting their picture taken outside by the sign. Whether man or
woman, old or young, without a doubt, every person I’ve seen is beaming with pride as they stand ready to get their photo
snapped.

Now, I don’t know what has just transpired to make them feel this way. I assume it is because this person has just received
their green card, or perhaps they have obtained their U.S. citizenship. In either case, this person who was previously
unable to stay in America was granted the right to live and work for as long as they desired. Considering it takes roughly
two years to obtain a green card, and three-to-five years to obtain U.S. citizenship, you can understand why those who
successfully complete the process are so happy and prideful afterwards.

As the son of immigrant parents, I can understand some of what they are feeling. My parents worked very hard to come to
America and then to obtain their citizenship. I wouldn’t be where I am apart from their efforts. And I am so thankful that
they did.

But as a son of my heavenly Father, I feel pride on another level. I am a son of the one true King, and I am a citizen of the
everlasting Kingdom. Have you ever thought about the implications of this? So many of us spend so much energy trying to
be a part of something. We change our ways, and we alter our identity, trying to be someone that will fit in. But the only
group that’s ultimately worth being a part of invites us to come just as we are. Maybe it’s a good time to ask yourself which
kingdom am I really trying to be a part of? And to which kingdom do I belong? If it’s the Lord’s, then let’s live like it.
 OUR CHURCH
FAMILY
SYMPATHY TO
The family of Kline Flowers, who
passed away on October 1, 2022.
Randy Rankin in the loss of his
father, Mack Rankin, who passed
away on October 9, 2022.
Visit our website @
eastmont.org/knowtheword
to join our plan to read through the
Bible chronologically. This is a great
time to join as we recently began
reading the New Testament!
Your gift provides for needs like our housing, medical insurance, transportation,
BUILDING LOCK UP
October 16
Allen Deal & Eric Hill
October 23
Dallas Vick & Steve Ragsdale
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
FELLOWSHIP MEAL
October 19
Chili and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
October 26
Chicken Tenders, Macaroni & Cheese,
and Green Beans
Greetings from South Asia!
A group of five ladies meets every Friday evening to read
stories from the Word of God, pray, drink tea, and
fellowship with one another. Two of these ladies are new
believers that have come to faith in the past two years.
A gathering of 20 pastors happens in the furthermost corner
of our state for the purpose of training, equipping, and teaching
them how to plant new churches among unreached people groups
– populations of people among whom are no churches and no active gospel
witnesses.
One evening a month, a local church in our city hosts an evangelism night in different
popular spots around town with the purpose of sharing the gospel of Christ and
building new relationships with those who have never heard the Good News. This
evangelism initiative has come about as they study God’s Word with our team and see
the need for His name to be proclaimed among all peoples.
This is the type of work that is happening among South Asian believers where we live.
All of these opportunities are the result of slow, yet steady, growth in God’s Kingdom.
All of these opportunities are a result of the work of the Spirit in the hearts of South
Asians here. And all of these opportunities are a direct result of your faithfulness to
support the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering (LMCO).
When you give to the LMCO, you are supporting the 3,650 overseas workers who are
laboring to make Christ known among the world’s lost and dying populations. You
have an opportunity to be involved in God’s global mission work and to support our
family as we live and work cross-culturally in South Asia.
salary, and so much more. By giving to the LMCO you are blessing our family and
affirming our calling to the nations.
We could not do this work without your support, and we are so grateful to the
Eastmont family for your partnership in both prayer and sacrificial giving.
This year, we invite you to prayerfully consider how you and your family might support
our work through the LMCO. With your gift, we can work together to see Jesus
Christ’s name proclaimed across the world.
We look forward to the next time when we can gather and fellowship with you all in
person! Thank you for continually supporting our family’s work. We are grateful for
you all.
Blessings,
Jamie, Lauren, & Maddox B.
DEACON NOMINATIONS
We are accepting nominations throughout the month of
October for the position of Deacon. Nomination forms are
available in the foyer of the worship center, the connecting
hall, and outside the church office. Please read carefully the
requirements for a deacon on the nominating form before
submission.
 BY THE NUMBERS
WEEKLY GIVING

SEPTEMBER 25
GENERAL FUND $19,715.42
EMERGENCY FUND $430.00
OCTOBER 2
GENERAL FUND $38,924.80
EMERGENCY FUND $2,140.00

LIFEGROUP TOTALS
OCT 2 OCT 9
PRESCHOOL 13 13
CHILDREN 70 52
STUDENTS 54 44
ADULTS 385 370
TOTAL 522 479

Ministry Happenings WEEKLY

Visit our website or social media for details
SCHEDULE
Senior Adults College
bdickey@eastmont.org gkim@eastmont.org Sunday
8:30 am Worship Service
Forever Young - October 18 @ 10 am in Fellowship Hall Home Groups -
Sundays @ 6:00 pm at 9:45 am LifeGroups
with special guests, Joyful Senior Saints, from
Rockdale Baptist Church, Conyers, GA. the Kim home. 11:00 am Worship Service
Topic: Ask Me Anything: 5:00 pm Handbell Choir
A Biblical Response to
All Your Questions. Wednesday
Students Children
cmallory@eastmont.org tlogan@eastmont.org Passion Conference- 5:00 pm Fellowship Meal
January 3-5 in Atlanta. 6:00 pm Prayer Meeting &
Fall Beach Retreat - Family Movie Night - Cost is $150 for first-
Panama City Beach Bible Studies
Oct. 16 @ 6:00 pm in the time participants and
November 11 - 13 back parking lot. No Choir / Orchestra
$200 for all others.
Pecan Sale Fundraiser - cost. Rehearsal
See a student or order in Timeout
the hall on Sundays in Music (Student Worship)
October! Benefits worship@eastmont.org
summer mission trip to Mission Friends
Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal - Wednesdays at 6:00 pm (Preschool)
Indiana.
Senior Choir - October 25 @ 9:00 am Bible Skills, Drills, &
Costume Night -
Wednesday, October 26 Handbell Rehearsal - Sundays @ 5:00 pm Thrills (1-6 Grades)
THE ENCOURAGER
EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH
4505 ATLANTA HIGHWAY
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36109

IN THIS ISSUE

From Your College &

Missions Pastor

Greetings From South Asia

Upcoming Events

Ministry Happenings

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