Volume 24, Number 19

September 20, 2015

www.eastmont.org

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE:

Just a reminder that our Wednesday night activities now begin at 6:15 PM
and go through 7:00 PM (youth go through 7:15 PM)

From Your
Pastor
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RA Canned
Food Drive
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A Look Inside...

College Passion
Conference 2016

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Financial Peace
University

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FROM YOUR PASTOR

Mike Northcutt - ebc@eastmont.org

Never volunteer for anything! Those who
served in the military (especially during war) have
heard this advice often. However, we all know that
a church could not function that way. Eastmont is
filled with so many servants, I cant keep up with
all that you do. Be assured that God knows your
unselfish ministry. Nothing is unnoticed by Him.
Jesus said Even a cup of water given in my name
will be rewarded.

The journey with Christ contains more than
enough joy. To share that journey with believers like
you, is even richer. Im glad God placed me here
with servants like you. I like to think I work hard
here, but I realize this church has done more for me
than I could ever do in return. Paul describes his
friend Onesiphorus as one who refreshes his spirit.
(2 Timothy 1:10) Thanks for consistently being a
breath of fresh air to one another.

Like most growing and healthy churches
we have parking issues. We try to provide enough
handicap parking but there never seems to be
enough. If you are able, try to leave entrance level
parking for those who need it most. Thanks for
showing Christian courtesy.

When you pray, God may be working in
ways you do not understand or see. While you are
reading this, the earth is spinning at over 1000 miles
per hour? In addition, we are moving at 66,000 mph
around the sun. Do you feel anything? Just so God
is moving in your life and answering your prayer,
even if you cant perceive what He is doing, He is
active and in control. Trust Him!

The Spirit of God has been so evident in our
worship services lately. God continues to bless us
with guests, new members, and decisions for Christ.
My heart was stirred to look and see so many at
the altar praying. Thanks for listening to the Holy
Spirits voice.

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CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Jeremy Lynch - jlynch@eastmont.org

RA Canned food drive - September 27th

RAs will place brown paper bags on cars Sunday

morning, September 27 & will pick up the bags
of cans in the parking lot during the morning
worship services the following Sunday, October 4.

Childrens Mission Festival @ Worldsong

October 9-10th - leave Eastmont at 2:30 PM, return

Saturday at 7:00 PM

Soapbox Derby

October 17th on Dexter Ave

Fall Fun Day for preschool & children

October 24th at the Parkmans Ranch. Stay tuned for more

details!

STUDENT MINISTRY

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

Sunday School

Sundays at 9:20, Explore the Bible: Genesis

Timeout

Wednesdays at 6:15
Finishing Live a Life on Mission series
Special night of worship on September 30

Youth on Mission

Sundays at 5
Mission Project on September 27, be sure to check with
your team for more details

See you at the Pole, September 23

Pray at your schools flagpole before school starts

Outdoor prayer service at 8 PM here at Eastmont; invite
others from your school for food, music, and prayer;
flyers upstairs

Fields of Faith

October 7 at 6 PM at Cramton Bowl

More details soon.

Winter Retreat - December 31 - January 2

Xtreme Winter in Gatlinburg, TN

WOMENS MINISTRY
Ladies Bible Study on Hosea

Please join us on Monday nights beginning October 5,

in room 118 at 6 PM for Jennifer Rothschilds new Bible
study Hosea (7 weeks). Its the love story of Hosea & his
wandering wife Gomer. Ultimately its the story of Gods
unfailing love for you & me. Please contact Alexis Begley
at 277-2926 with any questions.

MISSIONS

Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org (international)

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

T-shirt Fundraiser for Guatemala

The Guatemala Mission Team is selling

t-shirts to support their trip in November.
Cost is $20. Adult and Youth sizes are
available. Limited sizes & quantities available for sale in the
long hallway. Contact Gene Kim or Karen Bush to order.

Guatemala Mission Team Testimonies

Will you consider having someone from our team come

to your Sunday School class or small group time to share
about their experience? Contact Karen Bush to schedule
a team member. We can talk for as long (or as short) as
youd like!

MENS MINISTRY

Iron Mans Challenge - Get and stay in shape Spiritually

As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another Proverbs 27:17. A time of fellowship and encouragement
for men. Every Tuesday morning in Room 205 from 6:00
AM - 7:00 AM.

COLLEGE & CAREER

Gene Kim - gkim@eastmont.org

Thursday Night Home Groups

Join us for dinner & a Bible study on Thursday nights at

7pm at the Lukers (3961 Hickory Dr). Our current series,
The Culture Wars, examines how to obey our calling in an
increasingly anti-Christian society.

Passion 2016

January 2-4 at Philips Arena. Sign ups are

underway! Spots are limited!

Sunday Night Small Groups

SENIOR ADULTS
Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org

Forever Young

October 20 at 10 AM in room 205. Our guest speaker will

be Ed Cleveland. Covered dish luncheon to follow.

Senior Adult Day Trip to Samford University

We will be leaving the church at 7:45 on September 24

from the back parking lot.

SINGLE ADULTS
Art Long - along@eastmont.org

Singles Covered Dish Luncheon & Mission Project

Sunday, September 20 - Following the Second Service in the

Fellowship Hall. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. Meat
& drinks provided.

Singles Luau (rescheduled)

Saturday, October 3 - at the Torrillos house (3851 Dalraida Pl)

BBQ Meal served at 5:30 PM. Come early to swim.
Bring snacks, desserts & drinks to share.

Singles Beach Retreat

October 9-12 at Amalfi Coast Resort in Destin

Cost is $150, with a $50 non-refundable deposit to reserve
your spot. Sign up in Sunday School.

MISCELLANEOUS

Sav-A-Life needs Volunteers

Sav-A-Life Montgomery is a pro-life Christian ministry

looking for weekday volunteers. A training will be held
on Oct. 13-15. Please contact Kasey Watkins (kasey@
firstchoicewmc.com or 260-8010) for more info.

Financial Peace University

Baylee Grace Long (August 23, 2015)

Begins September 13 (9-week class)

from 4 - 6 PM in room 114
Cost for class materials is $100.
Led by Beth Huckabee.
This class will show you how to get rid of debt, manage
your money, spend and save wisely, and much more!

Profession of Faith & Baptism

New Discipleship Class Opportunity

Will be beginning soon - 5 PM on Sunday nights!

WELCOME TO EASTMONT
Carter Long (August 23, 2015)
Profession of Faith & Baptism

Davis Williams (August 23, 2015)

Profession of Faith & Baptism

Mike and Sandi Sealy (September 6, 2015)

Transfer of Letter

Joe and JoAnn Lambert (September 13, 2015)

Transfer of Letter

Agents of the Apocalypse by Dr. David Jeremiah

A DVD series, facilitated by Jim Reaves. Will begin,
Sunday, October 4 at 5 PM in room 118.

Sign up for the E-Encourager

Would you like to receive the Encourager via e-mail rather

than through mail-out? You will get it sooner, in full color
& save the church a little money in the process. Call the
church office or visit www.eastmont.org/encourager/
to sign up.

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September 20, 2015

Sunday, September 20

8:10 AM
9:20 AM
10:30 AM
5:00 PM

Worship Service
Sunday School
Worship Service
Discipleship

Tuesday, September 22

5:30 PM

Aerobics

Wednesday, September 23

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

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

Thursday, September 24

10:00 AM
5:30 PM

Bible Study
Aerobics

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP MEAL

Sunday, September 27

8:10 AM
9:20 AM
10:30 AM
5:00 PM

Worship Service
Sunday School
Worship Service
Discipleship

Tuesday, September 29

5:30 PM

Aerobics

Wednesday, September 30

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

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

Thursday, October 1

10:00 AM
5:30 PM

Bible Study
Aerobics

September 23, 2015

Meat Loaf, Rice & Gravy, Lima Beans, Salad, Dessert, & Drink

September 30, 2015

Hamburgers, French Fries, Fruit, Dessert, Drink

$5/Adult

$2/Children

(Max. $15/family)

SUNDAY SCHOOL TOTALS

September 6, 2015

Preschool........................... 60
Children............................. 59
Students............................. 54
Adults............................... 572
Total.................................. 745

September 13, 2015

Preschool........................... 65
Children............................. 59
Students............................. 68
Adults............................... 651
Total.................................. 843

WEEKLY GIVING

September 6, 2015
General Budget
$42,369.05
Emergency Fund
$2,951.00

September 13, 2015

General Budget
$47,324.86
Emergency Fund
$2,205.00

BUS MINISTRY

September 20, 2015

Larry Connell - 857-2381

September 27, 2015

Mark Luker - 271-2423

BUILDING LOCK-UP

September 20, 2015

Julian Prince & Richard Cartwright

September 27, 2015

Joe Torrillo & Lyndol Willaimson

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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