Volume 25, Number 6

From Your
Pastor
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March 20, 2016

A Look Inside...

Guatemala Mission Trip

Informational Meeting
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www.eastmont.org

Carpenters 4
Christ Trip
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Food Ministry
Needs Your Help
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FROM YOUR PASTOR

Mike Northcutt - ebc@eastmont.org

Inviting someone to church really makes a difference.

When I was eleven, some kids from church came to my
house with boiled shrimp. They came to invite me to a
mission study of the Louisiana Bayou. I had never eaten
boiled shrimp before. They were delicious! I enjoyed
the shrimp, but I needed the visit even more. Somebody
actually cared about me spiritually. Inviting someone
to Easter Services, Passion Play or even our Backpack
Baptism can make an eternal difference.
This years Backpack Baptism will be one week after
Easter on April 3 at 5 PM. Anyone twelve or older can
just show up and be baptized. Our only requirement
is that you have received Jesus Christ as your personal
Lord and Savior. I will be glad to baptize someone under
twelve provided one of our ministers or a parent has
discussed their salvation with them.

CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Jeremy Lynch - jlynch@eastmont.org

Sunday Nights for Kids @ Eastmont @ 5:00 PM

Babies -Preschoolers
Team Kid, Meets in the preschool Wing

1st-6th Grade
Timothy Time, Meets in the Fellowship Hall

Sunday Evenings

March 27th - Easter Sunday (No PM Childrens Activities)

April 3 - Our Children will attend the Backpack Baptism
May 8 - Mothers Day (No PM Activities)
May 22 - Timothy Time, 4 - 6 PM (more info to come)

Candy, Kites, and More

Sunday, March 20th at 3 - 4 PM, at Hyde Park.

For preschool & up. Will include family worship & fun

Easter Cross - March 27 (near Entrance A)

Here is what you need to bring with you on April 3:

Bring fresh flowers to put on our Easter Cross as we

celebrate Christs Resurrection. Remember to bring your
camera & families for a great photo op.

Your faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

5th & 6th Grade Mission Trip

Arrive by 4:30 PM wearing what you will be baptized

in. A dark t-shirt and long pants is fine. The service
starts at 5 PM.

May 26th-28th to Anniston, AL - Cost: $50

RSVP to Karen Bush - Monies due by May 1st.

Bring some clothes to wear home and a towel.

Bring your family and friends to celebrate with you.

Associational Bible Drill - April 10 - 1:30 PM at Eastmont

Regional Bible Drill - April 17 - 1:30 PM at Eastmont

Here is what you will NOT need that evening:

A counseling appointment is not required.

A walk down the aisle is not necessarry - the baptism

itself is your profession of faith.

Please no one under twelve is to be baptized unless

we have talked with them first. (we want to make sure
children are old enough to understand the meaning)

Church membership is not required, although you

are welcome to join Eastmont.

No more guilt for not being baptized.

Last week while traveling, I was overwhelmed with a

greater sense of love for you. It is a great honor to serve
alongside you all these years. I am blessed beyond
measure to be at such a caring church. You have
constantly shown the love of Christ. Your sacrifice is
amazing. Your giving is inspiring. Your joy is contagious.
Thank you for being the church of my dreams.

Bible Drill

Vacation Bible School - June 13-17

Theme: Ocean Commotion - by Answers in Genesis

Coordinators Meeting - April 3 at 4 PM in room 120
Workers Meeting - April 24 at 4 PM in Fellowship Hall

Camp Celebration - April 2; 8:30 AM - 3 PM

At 2635 Gunter Park Dr. E in Montgomery. For children &

teens, ages 5-16, that have experienced a death in their life.
More info: bit.ly/campcelebration. Must register to attend.

WELCOME TO EASTMONT
Henry Nazary (3/6/16)

Profession of Faith & Baptism

Dale and Samantha Haney (2/28/16)

Profession of Faith & Baptism

COLLEGE & CAREER

Gene Kim - gkim@eastmont.org

Thursday Night Home Groups

Thursdays at 7 PM
New series on Who is God? where we look at how his
character changes us. Will meet at the church (Room 129).

Kickball and More

Sunday, April 4 at 2 PM. Will meet in the field next to

Eastmont (Bowling Green side).
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STUDENT MINISTRY

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

SENIOR ADULTS
Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org

Small Group Bible Study

Road Trip - March 31, 2016

Timeout

Forever Young

Sunday Mornings at 9:20, Explore the Bible: Acts

Tuesday nights at 7:30, (for guys only) Contact David for
more info.
Join us for worship on Wednesday at 6:15 PM, we are
discussing what it means to Be Real within a community
of believers

Youth on Mission

Sundays at 5 PM, mission project on March 20

Bring in Capri Suns for mission project

Winter Jam 2016, Saturday, March 19

Meet at Entrance B at 1:30 PM. Cost is $10 at the door.

3 on 3 Basketball for Missions

April 16, starting at 9 AM
Sign up your team of 3 for $15

Summer Mission Trip

June 27- July 2 Charleston, SC

Register before April 24
Parent/Student Info meeting on April 3

MISSIONS

Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org (international)

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

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

April 16th. Cost per team is $15. All proceeds benefit

Eastmont missions. For 7th grade-adult. For more info see
David Shelnutt or Gene Kim.

Guatemala Mission Trip Information Meeting

March 20 at 4 PM in Room 110. Dates will be November

18-26. Must be high school senior or older. If you are
unable to attend the meeting but would still like to
prayerfully consider going to Guatemala. Please contact
Bro. Gene at 277-6300 or gkim@eastmont.org.

Missions Yard Sale - April 9

Donations will be accepted April 3-7 in the long hallway

Carpenters for ChristJune 1-10

Will be traveling to Dogwood Grove Baptist Church near

Adger, Alabama to help build a sanctuary that was lost to
fire. If youd like to help or want more information please
contact Joe Clements (cfc.ebc@gmail.com).

to Silver Sands Premium Outlet in Destin, FL

Depart at 8 AM and return around 8 PM. Cost is $10/
person to cover fuel costs (shopping & lunch on your own.
Limited to the first 42 people.
Tuesday, April 19, at 10 AM in room 205.
Special Guest: Viree Sweatt (storyteller/author)
Covered dish lunch to follow.

2016 Senior Adult Evangelism Conference

Monday, May 2, 2016
9 AM - 3 PM at Taylor Road Baptist Church
No cost - lunch on your own

OASIS 2016 - A refreshing event for senior adults.

Thursday, May 12, 2016

at Mt. Hebron West Baptist Church in Elmore, AL
Featured Guests: Bro. Billy Bohannon (humorist) and
Frank Jones playing favorite hymns & Gospel songs at the
piano. Tickets are $15 by April 15. Please contact Billy
Dickey at 277-6300 if youre interested in attending.

WOMENS MINISTRY
Living Free by Beth Moore

New Bible Study for Ladies

Sundays at 5 PM in room 129.
Facilitated by Melinda Makowsky and
Donna Clements. With Living Free, participants can learn
how to develop a Godward focus in life, while beginning to
incorporate the key benefits in their lives through practices
of prayer and Bible study. Cost is $14 for your Bible study
book and prayer journal. Additional recommended
supplies include colored pencils and fine point Sharpie
markers. Please contact Melinda Makowsky (549-0448)
with any questions or to reserve a book and journal!

MISCELLANEOUS

Food Ministry Needs Your Help

Due to several retirements, we have a big need for

a few good volunteers to help in the food ministry.
This is usually only one Wednesday night per
month. Lots of fun and fellowship and a rewarding feeling
of serving Gods people. If youre interested and would like
more information, call Linda Beard at 272-3924.

FREE Exercise Classes (in the long hallway)

Insanity Workout - Advanced exercise

Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6 AM - led by Jeremy Lynch
Aerobics - low impact exercise for all levels
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30 PM - led by Claire Hall
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March 6, 2016
Sunday, March 20

8:10 AM
Worship Service
9:20 AM
Sunday School
10:30 AM
Passion Play
3:00 PM
Candy, Kites & More
5:00 PM
Discipleship
(no childrens activities)
9:30 AM
6:00 PM
6:00 AM
5:30 PM

Sunday, March 27

HE IS RISEN!
8:10 AM
Worship Service
9:20 AM
Sunday School
10:30 AM
Worship Service
(no evening activities)

Monday, March 28

Monday, March 21

6:00 PM

Tuesday, March 22

6:00 AM
5:30 PM

Pratt/Dean WOM
Ladies Bible Study
Insanity Workout
Aerobics

Wednesday, March 23

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

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

Thursday, March 24

6:00 AM
10:00 AM
5:30 PM

Insanity Workout
Bible Study
Aerobics

Friday, March 25

Good Friday - Office Closed

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP MEAL

Ladies Bible Study

Tuesday, March 29

Insanity Workout
Aerobics

Wednesday, March 30

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

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

Thursday, March 31

6:00 AM
10:00 AM
5:30 PM

Insanity Workout
Bible Study
Aerobics

March 23, 2016

BBQ Sandwich, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Fruit, Dessert, & Drink

March 30, 2016

Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Salad, Dessert, & Drink

$5/Adult

$2/Children

(Max. $15/family)

SUNDAY SCHOOL TOTALS

March 6, 2016

Preschool........................... 83
Children............................. 67
Students............................. 64
Adults............................... 624
Total.................................. 838

March 13, 2016

Preschool........................... 73
Children............................. 62
Students............................. 62
Adults............................... 567
Total.................................. 764

WEEKLY GIVING

March 6, 2016

March 13, 2016

General Budget
General Budget
$47,913.30
$24,266.20
Emergency Fund
Emergency Fund
$2,913.50
$1,442.00
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering $7,330.10

March 20, 2016

BUS MINISTRY

Joe Torrillo - 272-5439

March 27, 2016

Mike Wilkerson - 462-9424

BUILDING LOCK-UP

March 20, 2016

Russ Fox & Jerry Gentle

March 27, 2016

Randal Stevens & Joe Clements

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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