EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH // NOVEMBER 26, 2023 // VOLUME 32 // NUMBER 24

to the Lord, for he is good,

for his steadfast love endures
forever! Psalm 107:1

MICKEY BALLARD
FROM YOUR MUSIC PASTOR MBALLARD@EASTMONT.ORG

As November comes to a close and December is just around the corner, I will take this opportunity to express a word of
thanksgiving for the many who serve in the music and worship ministry—in service to the Father— with me. As you sing
songs of worship, as you hear deacons praying and see ushers greeting, as you walk by the production booth in the
sanctuary or watch/listen to the service online, say a prayer of thanksgiving for those who have answered the call to
ministry to make it all happen.
The Carols of Christmas: A Community Carol Celebration for All Ages
This December, Eastmont Baptist Church invites you to sing the songs of the season as the Eastmont Baptist Church
Choir and Orchestra present The Carols of Christmas: A Community Carol Celebration for All Ages. In a world that is
seemingly so divided by age and other man-made differentiations, it’s exciting to see so many generations come together
and share in the joy of the season and celebrate the birth of Jesus. From children to teenagers to adults to senior adults,
this work draws us all together for one purpose—to worship!
The Carols of Christmas is a collection of familiar carols and new compositions in a multi-media format for the River
Region Community to engage and sing together. This work is truly for all ages as the musicians will range in age from 5 to
90. A 50-voice choir and 20-piece orchestra form the core of the performing forces for this magnificent collection and
arrangement of carols. Assisted by nearly 30 students on a few selections, each night should prove to be an exciting array
of musical experiences for the listener. Combine that with professionally created visual elements which accompany the
musical elements and the opportunity to sing along on a number of the selections, the audience will truly be enraptured
by the music of the season.
As an added bonus and purpose, we are collecting an offering to support Friendship Mission, the sole remaining
homeless shelter in the River Region. You, the Eastmont family, have so generously agreed to match up to $10,000
collected from attendees those two nights. An additional $5,000 has also been pledged as a matching gift to support
Friendship Mission. Invite your friends and neighbors, those with whom you come in contact at stores and restaurants,
and those with whom you interact on social media. Let us come together that weekend to support our community and
celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. Let us make this a positive community celebration!
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Veterans Day
WELCOME TO
Celebration
Mickey & Sue Ellen Ballard
Transfer of Letter
Breakfast
11/12/23

Eastmont honored our veterans,

their spouses, and widows of
veterans on November 12th. There
were approximately 70 people in
attendance. We also welcomed
special guest speaker, Navy
Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Commander Keith Henderson.
Lives, Part 2 Thank you to our veterans and their
Led by Frank Bowling families for their service!
Room 205

Man Church: Virtue (men only)

Led by Travis Jordan & Michael
Cornwall
Room 120

Galatians by Kyle Idleman

Led by Gene Kim
Room 129

BUILDING LOCK UP
November 26
Danny McDonald & Phil Redding November 19th was a special day in the life of Eastmont as we
held deacon ordination as part of our worship. Brian Gjesvold,
December 3
Patrick Jackson, and Michael Northcutt were the three men
Allen Deal & Eric Hill ordained as deacons and will begin serving in January.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
FELLOWSHIP MEAL
November 29
Hamburger Steak, Rice, Green
Beans, and Roll

December 6
Eastmont Goal: $60,000
Chicken Tenders, Hashbrown
Casserole, and English Peas
 Churchwide International Missions Night BY THE NUMBERS
Sunday, December 3
WEEKLY GIVING
5:00 pm
Join us as we begin the Week of Prayer for NOVEMBER 5
International Missions with an exciting and GENERAL FUND $33,037.51
interactive look at missions in Zambia! There EMERGENCY FUND $1,815.30
will be a traditional Zambian meal (don’t worry, NOVEMBER 12
it won’t be drastically different from an GENERAL FUND $23,336.03
American meal), with activities for all ages. EMERGENCY FUND $1,757.50
Come hear about what God is doing through
IMB missionaries sharing the truth of the
LIFEGROUP TOTALS
Gospel in Zambia.
NOV 12 NOV 19
PRESCHOOL 12 15
Student CHILDREN 48 43
Ministry STUDENTS 42 45
Pecan Sale ADULTS 370 330
TOTAL 472 433
Thank you to all who made our
pecan sale a great success! LOTTIE MOON MISSION
OFFERING GOAL: $60,000
If you missed out and still want
pecans, we have extra for sale
through the office.
WEEKLY
SCHEDULE
MINISTRY HAPPENINGS Sunday
Visit the Events page on our website for more information 9:00 am LifeGroups
College Students 10:15 am Worship Service
gkim@eastmont.org cmallory@eastmont.org 5:00 pm Ladies' and Men's
Home Groups - Sundays @ 6 pm at the Kim home. Bible Studies
Bible study and dinner. Student Christmas
Party - Friday,
Handbell Rehearsal
Passion 2024 - January 3-5. Cost is $160. Sign up
on the Events page or on Church Center app. December 15 @ 6 pm. Wednesday
Winter Retreat - Jan.
5:00 pm Fellowship Meal
12-15. Cost is $225.
Senior Adults Children 6:00 pm Prayer Meeting &
Sign up on the Events
bclements@eastmont.org tlogan@eastmont.org Bible Studies
page or on Church
International Mission Center app. Choir / Orchestra
Forever Young - Study - Sunday, Dec. 3
Rehearsal
December 19 @ 10 am at 5 pm. Learn about
in Fellowship Hall. missions in Zambia! Timeout
Program led by the (Student Worship)
Senior Adult Choir. Mission Friends
Music
Lunch will be provided.
mballard@eastmont.org (Preschool)
Upcoming Christmas Choir Rehearsals - Bible Skills, Drills,
Wednesdays @ 6 pm and Thrills
Senior Adult Choir - November 28, December 12 (1-6 Grades)
@ 9 am
THE ENCOURAGER
EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH
4505 ATLANTA HIGHWAY
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36109

IN THIS ISSUE

From Your Music Pastor

Veterans Day Celebration

Breakfast

Deacon Ordination

International Mission Study:

Zambia

Upcoming Events & Ministry

Happenings

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