EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH 

// MAY 14, 2023 // VOLUME 32 // NUMBER 10

FRANK BOWLING
From Your Pastor FBOWLING@EASTMONT.ORG

Have you ever audibly answered what was intended as a rhetorical question and then noticed the looks of the
people around you? You know — those looks that, if someone were retelling the question and your answer,
would include the facepalm emoji? In Amos 3:3 the Lord uses one such question, “Do two walk together unless
they have agreed to meet?” It’s one of those times that the answer seems so obvious. And the principle is that
those two must share the same purpose, passion, and direction.
A few years ago the International Mission Board published an article that highlighted 4 characteristics which
caused the early church to spread like wildfire. They said that the early church in the book of Acts possessed
these traits: a faith that produced obedience, a passion that produced unity, a desperation that produced
prayer, and the Spirit who produced power. I know that we desire the same spreading of the Gospel throughout
the River Region and to the ends of the earth that was seen in the life of the early followers of Jesus. And if this
is our desire then maybe we should return to the question in Amos 3:3, “Do two walk together, unless they have
agreed to meet?”
On Sunday, May 21st, at 5:00 p.m., we will have the inaugural meeting of what we are calling our Eastmont
Ministry Celebration. The design for this time is that it will be a celebration of all that Christ is doing at
Eastmont and will include elements of worship through music, reports from our pastors, discussion about
upcoming events and emphases, and a time for the church family to reconnect and be reminded about who we
are and where we are going as the faith family known as Eastmont. And what meeting would be complete
without a meal that accompanies it? So after our ministry celebration, we will join together for a meal and
spend some time getting to know and reconnecting with one another.
We’re looking forward to great days of Christ exalting ministry together!
 OUR CHURCH
FAMILY

SYMPATHY TO “For you created my inmost being; you

Mike Sealy in the loss of his mother, knit me together in my mother’s womb.
Louise Achord, who passed away on
April 26, 2023. I praise you because I am fearfully
and wonderfully made; your works are
Tim Stephens in the loss of his
brother, John Weaver, who passed wonderful, I know that full well.”
away on May 4, 2023.
Psalm 139:13-14

How can Eastmont celebrate Mother’s Day? This Sunday we will celebrate by

GOODWYN supporting First Choice Women’s Medical Center through Project Life Change.
First choice is a Christian ministry that is on the frontlines of the battle for life as

ENCOURAGER they seek to reach the women and men who are facing unplanned pregnancies,
helping and affirming them to make decisions for LIFE.

CARDS We are inviting our church body to take home one of the baby bottles provided in
the worship center lobby or the connecting hall. Fill these bottles up with loose
change, bills or checks, and all the money we raise will go to support First Choice.
DUE BY Bottles can be returned to the place where you pick up your bottle at any time, but

WEDNESDAY, Project Life Change will conclude on Father’s Day (June 18). You also have the
option to give online using the QR code above or through Eastmont’s Giving

May 17th platform.

Please include a $10 gift card

SUNDAY
SCHEDULE
BUILDING LOCK UP
In June and July, Eastmont will adjust our Sunday schedule, moving to one unified
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worship service. We understand you’re excited for warm weather, no school,
Allen Deal & Eric Hill
swimming pools and more. For many, summer vacations, family reunions, and all
May 21 sorts of events and activities affect your normal weekly routines. During summer
Dallas Vick & Steve Ragsdale months, attendance has a tendency to fluctuate week-to-week. We want to be
proactive to ensure our time together in worship is honoring to Christ and
nourishing to our souls.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT In June and July, LifeGroups will begin at 9:00am with Worship at 10:15am. This
FELLOWSHIP MEAL selection of start times calls for compromise for all our Eastmont family. Those
who usually attend our early service can arrive a little later than usual, and those
MAY 17 who attend our LifeGroups and later service can arrive a little earlier than the
Hamburgers, Mac & Cheese, and normal. By combining for worship, we will be able to sit near different people,
French Fries possibly on different pews. We will enjoy a worship experience with the room filled
with voices of all ages singing praises to Christ, our King. Thank you for your
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flexibility as Eastmont continues to honor the LORD through our worship of His Son
Poppyseed Chicken, Rice, Green
and our love for one another.
Beans, Salad, and Roll
 BY THE NUMBERS
WEEKLY GIVING

APRIL 23
GENERAL FUND $23,226.55
EMERGENCY FUND $515.00
APRIL 30
GENERAL FUND $29,151.78
EMERGENCY FUND $938.05

MEAL PROVIDED
ANNIE ARMSTRONG MISSION
OFFERING:
GOAL: $25,000
TOTAL GIVEN: $31,732.66

LIFEGROUP TOTALS
APRIL 30 MAY 7
PRESCHOOL 26 25
CHILDREN 49 52
STUDENTS 48 51
ADULTS 397 386
TOTAL 520 514

WEEKLY
SCHEDULE
College Children Sunday
gkim@eastmont.org tlogan@eastmont.org 8:30 am Worship Service
Home Groups - Sundays @ 6:00 pm at the Kim home.
9:45 am LifeGroups
Twists & Turns VBS -
Topic: Biblical Overview June 5-9 ~ 9 am - 12 pm 11:00 am Worship Service
Registration for 5:00 pm Ladies' and Men's
VBS is open. Bible Studies
Connect Camp - July 17-
Students 21 @ Heritage Baptist Wednesday
cmallory@eastmont.org MINISTRY Church. See Ty to 5:00 pm Fellowship Meal
register
Wednesday Sermon
HAPPENINGS CentriKid Camp - for
6:00 pm Prayer Meeting &
Visit the Events page Bible Studies
Series : Talks With 5th & 6th graders. July
Jesus - A six-week on our website for 24-28 in Pulaski, MS Choir / Orchestra
series covering six of more information. Rehearsal
the most memorable Timeout
conversations with Senior Adults
(Student Worship)
Jesus bclements@eastmont.org
Mission Friends
Forever Young - May 16 @ 10 am in the Fellowship Hall,
Alabama Gospel Strings! Covered dish lunch will follow. (Preschool)
Mystery Day Trip - May 23rd ~ Depart @ 9 am. Call the Missions Months
church office to sign up. Limited to first 42. Cost: $5 (1-6 Grades)
plus cost of lunch.
THE ENCOURAGER
EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH
4505 ATLANTA HIGHWAY
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36109

IN THIS ISSUE

From Your Pastor

Project Life Change

Summer Sunday Schedule

Upcoming Events & Ministry

Happenings

CONTACT US
Office: (334) 277-6300 Careline: (334)277-6384 Prayer Room: (334) 277-8876
Email: ebc@eastmont.org Website: eastmont.org
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OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm