EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH 

// NOVEMBER 13, 2022 // VOLUME 31 // NUMBER 23

CLEVE MALLORY
From Your Student Pastor CMALLORY@EASTMONT.ORG
THE OBJECTIVE OF THANKSGIVING
Each November we celebrate Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is a time of perspective. It is a season to reflect upon the many
wonderful blessings we have in our lives. We all have struggles and reasons to complain, but the heart of this holiday
exists in the gratitude we choose to express.
One intriguing aspect of the holiday is the participation by so many different walks of life. Whether young or old, rich or
poor, and regardless of religion, political leanings or ethnic backgrounds, everyone sees this holiday as significant. Sure,
the historical background may be disputed, but the spirit of “thankfulness” is universally valued across all spectrums.
I have a friend whom I’ve known since childhood who is a self-pronounced atheist and is openly antagonistic toward the
gospel and Christianity. In his life he has seen difficult days. Yet even so, on social media he calls us all to “be thankful” and
“give thanks” for the good we have and experience each day. His sentiment is genuine and deeply moving at times, yet I
question to WHAT or WHOM is he grateful? Considering his motives causes me to consider my own as well. How does the
way I express gratitude differ from someone who is not in Christ?

"You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God;
I will extol you. Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever!" Psalm 118:28-29 (ESV)
Church, our thankfulness differs in two important ways: OBJECT and OBJECTIVE. First, our gratitude is not an empty
expression to a non-existent “thing,” but Christ is the OBJECT of our gratefulness. Thanksgiving is a response to God
Himself, and a personal relationship precedes response. We THANK HIM because we KNOW HIM. Secondly, God’s glory is
the OBJECTIVE of our thankfulness. Our gratitude displays God’s worth, which drives our worship of Him. This month, and
every month, let’s remember Christ is the ultimate OBJECT of our thankfulness, and His Glory is the OBJECTIVE.

 OUR CHURCH
FAMILY PARENT + CHILD
SYMPATHY TO
Rick Mills in the loss of his sister,
Deborah Ann Mills Foster, who
passed away on October 21, 2022.
Mary Ann Alexander in the loss of her
daughter, Rebecca Ann Samsal, who
passed away on November 4, 2022.

dedication
On Sunday we celebrated a Parent-Child Dedication in the 11:00 service. During
Continue to pray for the Music that time, it was so encouraging to see four families present their child to the
Pastor search committee as they church and make a covenant to raise their child in a godly home. The parents
seek God's direction for Eastmont's committed to be the primary faith trainers of their child, to regularly bring their
next Music Pastor. child into the life of the faith community, and to partner with the local church to
work until Christ is formed in their child. The body of believers at Eastmont
Alan Bandy - Committee Chair
were asked to commitment to “be faithful to your calling as members of the
Brian Clements
Beverly Fain body of Christ, so that these children and all other children in our midst may
Taylor Guttensohn grow up in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.”
Caleb Herod We are so thankful the Lord blessed Eastmont and these families with the gift
Michele Jones of children. Please continue to be in prayer for the Christiansons, the Grants,
Monica Powell the Jacksons, and the Lambornes as they take on the responsibility of raising
Carol Thomas these children for Christ.

BUILDING LOCK UP
November 13
Danny McDonald & Joe Clements
November 20
Allen Deal & Eric Hill

Ruby Jo Christianson Nolen Edward Lamborne

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
FELLOWSHIP MEAL
November 16
Ham, dressing, sweet potatoes, green
beans, and rolls
November 23
No Fellowship Meal
George McGuire Jackson Elizabeth Barrett Grant
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Eastmont will send out a team to share

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November 18-25. A group of 18 people will
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municipality of the Barahona Province in GENERAL FUND $25,050.31

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Do southwest DR. They will partner with Pastor EMERGENCY FUND $730.00
Mateo's church in reaching their community with the objective of planting a new OCTOBER 30
church. They will have opportunities to go into schools to share the gospel GENERAL FUND $22,163.13
through a skit, play with kids afterward in the community, and go door to door EMERGENCY FUND $460.00
alongside church members.
While every member of Eastmont isn't able to go to the Dominican Republic, LIFEGROUP TOTALS
every member of Eastmont can be a part of this mission to share Jesus with the
OCT 30 NOV 6
people of Polo. Your part is to pray. Begin praying now and continue to pray for
PRESCHOOL 10 13
the team, Pastor Mateo, the local church, and for those who will hear the gospel
CHILDREN 58 53
proclaimed.
DR Mission Team STUDENTS 51 44
ADULTS 370 381
Eastmont reached out to our community Eliza Bowling Camryn Kozlowski
Frank Bowling Reagan Kozlowski TOTAL 489 491
on election day by providing light
refreshments as people exited Ae Mary Chon Michaela Logan
from voting. John Chon Ty Logan
Goodwyn encourager cards
Donna Clements Ilice Perlotte
are due Sunday, November
Joe Clements Matt Ragsdale
Chloe Jordan Tabitha Ragsdale 13th. Feel free to include your
Travis Jordan Harris Anne Walker email address in your card

Gene Kim Joyce West and ask your partner to send you
prayer requests.

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 - November 15 @ 10 am in Fellowship Home Groups -
Sundays @ 6:00 pm at 9:45 am LifeGroups
Hall with guests Alabama Gospel Strings. Also, Karen
Bush will be sharing about our new Church Center app. 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
Pancakes & the Z00 - January 3-5 in Atlanta. 6:00 pm Prayer Meeting &
Pecan Sale Fundraiser -
Sunday, December 18th Cost is $150 for first- Bible Studies
Pecans are expected to
@ 5:00 pm. Sign ups time participants and
be available the Choir / Orchestra
will begin soon! $200 for all others.
weekend before Rehearsal
Thanksgiving. Timeout
Winter Retreat - Music (Student Worship)
January 13-16, 2023 worship@eastmont.org
Mission Friends
Strength to Stand in Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal - Wednesdays at 6:00 pm (Preschool)
Pigeon Forge, TN. Cost
Senior Choir - November 22 @ 9:00 am Bible Skills, Drills, &
is $200. Registration will
open soon! Handbell Rehearsal - Sundays @ 5:00 pm Thrills (1-6 Grades)
THE ENCOURAGER
EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH
4505 ATLANTA HIGHWAY
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36109

IN THIS ISSUE

Lord's Supper From Your Student Pastor

Sunday, November 13 Parent/Child Dedication

Dominican Republic
Mission Team

Ministry Happenings

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