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Volume 24, Number 8 April 19, 2015 www.eastmont.org
A Look Inside... From Your Pastor Page 2
VBS Worker’s MeetingPage 2
Guatemala Mission TripPage 3
Pen Pals for Christian MentoringPage 3
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I once visited a family that had twenty-nine cats. And that’s just inside the mobile home. There were a dozen more by the front steps.
Here is the thing. Every one of the cats had been rescued. All were injured, sick or abandoned at one time. Some of you have pets like that.
Fred Craddock was with his young children when they saw a small kitten on the side of the road. “Pick it up daddy. It’s gonna die.” Reluctantly he stops. The kitten is skin and bones, sore-eyed and full of fleas. When he reaches down to pick it up, the kitten bristles, and bares its claws. Hiss.
Three weeks later the kitten is clean, strong and healthy. Now the kitten rubs gently against Fred’s leg. No claws or hissing. He arches his back to receive a caress. It is not the small frightened kitten anymore.
Fred Craddock then writes. “You know as well as I what made the difference. Not too long ago God reached out a hand to bless me and my family. When God did, I looked at that hand; it was covered with scratches.”
While taking a test at Samford University, Dr. Edwards ask us a bonus question. “Who is the maintenance man in our chapel?” No one seemed to know. He then said. “In ministry you will meet many people. They all are important. They all need to be noticed and loved. I’ll always remember that day. I also left class to meet Daniel as he swept the sidewalk.”
While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)
I’ll see you Sunday at the rescue mission.
P.S. Praise the Lord for the nine baptisms we had on Easter Sunday.
Super Summer Alabama is July 13-17Be sure to sign up for this intense week of discipleship for those coming out of 8th grade to 12th grade. Cost is $160 per student. Registration forms are available in the youth hall and need to be turned in by April 26.If you are interested in sponsoring a student, please contact Steve.
Mission Trip Fundraiser: Youth Dinner/AuctionMay 2, 2015Tickets are $10. If you have a product/service/item you would like to donate, please contact Karen Bush in the church office at 277-6300.
YEC (Youth Evangelism Conference)at Samford University, July 24-25Cost is $55/person (if you go to Super Summer, your cost is only $30)
SENIOR ADULTSBilly Dickey - [email protected]
FROM YOUR PASTORMike Northcutt - [email protected]
CHILDREN’S MINISTRYJeremy Lynch - [email protected]
STUDENT MINISTRYSteve Robinson - [email protected]
Forever YoungTuesday, April 21, 2015 at 10:00 AM in room 205Guest Speaker: Dr. Rick Marshall, pastor, Eastern Hills Baptist Church
Regional Bible Drill at Eastmont Sunday, April 19th - for all who qualified at the Association Drill. Registration at 1:30 PM and begins at 2:00 PM.
Operation Christmas ChildTuesday, April 21st - Want to learn more ways about how God is using Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts to impact lives? Come see and hear these amazing God-stories, Room 205, 6-8 PM here at Eastmont.
All Workers VBS Meeting Sunday, April 26th - in the Fellowship Hall, 3:30 PM. Say YES to VBS: “Son Sparks Lab.” This year’s theme is a Science Lab, June 15-19th!
Complimentary Mother’s Day Family photos Sunday, May 10th - will be made here at Eastmont on Sunday morning.
Parent/Child Dedication Sunday, June 21st - Our next parent/child dedication will be on Father’s Day during the 2nd service. As fathers we have a special calling to love and lead our family.
THANK YOUA big thank you to all those who helped volunteer with the nurses convention at church on April 14. It was very much appreciated.
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Thursday Night Home GroupsOur current series is called “Redeeming Relationships”. We’ll examine what it really means to be in a God-honoring relationship as well as looking closer at the blessing of singleness. We’ll be meeting at the Corum’s house (1243 Cedric Ct.)
Graduate Recognition May 3rdIf your college student graduated in December or will be graduating this Spring, please contact Karen Bush ([email protected]) so that we can recognize them during this service.
Sunday Night Small Groups - 5pmGuys are studying 1 Peter in Room 137. Girls are going through the Bible study “What Love Is” by Kelly Minter in the College Room.
COLLEGE & CAREERGene Kim - [email protected]
MISSIONSBilly Dickey - [email protected] (international)Gene Kim - [email protected] (local / national)
MISCELLANEOUS
WELCOME TO EASTMONT
Recycling for MissionsWe are collecting empty inkjet cartridges (no laser or toner cartridges) and used cell phones (no accessories). Place these items in the ministry baskets located around the church. All proceeds go toward Eastmont Mission Trips. Thank you for recycling for missions.
Nina Vicknet KynaidBy Statement of Faith
Hunter BarfootBy Profession of Faith & Baptism
Bailey BarfootBy Profession of Faith & Baptism
Lavada ChapmanBy Profession of Faith & Baptism
Charles K. LawrenceBy Profession of Faith & Baptism
Corey LawrenceBy Profession of Faith & Baptism
Linda BlockerBy Profession of Faith & Baptism
Thang MangBy Profession of Faith & Baptism
Larry ConnerBy Profession of Faith & Baptism
Guatemala Mission Trip - November 20-28, 2015If you missed the informational meeting but are still interested in going to Guatemala, please contact Gene ([email protected]/277-6300). Spots are limited. Minimum age is 18. High school seniors may go, if at least one parent is on
the team. Please remember a deposit of $150 and a copy of your current passport is due by May 17th. Spots are very limited. Next meeting is 4/26 at 4 PM in Room 110.
Pen-pals for Christian MentoringWe are looking for ladies who would be interested in becoming a pen-pal to a young girl in juvenile detention. Many of these girls have no support system and no
family members who write to them. For ladies, 21 and over, who are interested, training will be held on Thursday, April 30 from 6:30 – 8 PM. A $15 donation is requested to cover the cost of a simple background check. If you are interested, please contact Karen Clifton at 271-3976 for more information.
New Sunday Night Discipleship ClassThe Holy Spirit: An Introduction by John Bevere. Who is the Holy Spirit? What do you know about Him? Do you know Him personally? Class led by Bobby Mills, beginning Sunday night, April 19, at 5 PM in room 209. Contact Bobby Mills (391-2379) if you’re interested in registering.
Tuscaloosa Mission TripJuly 27-31, 2015Volunteers needed to help clean, paint and some light construction work. More details to come soon. Approximate cost is $50/person. Must be 18 or older.
Mothers Day Ministry Event - May 9Volunteers needed, especially couples, for a special event to share the love of Jesus with some hurting women & children. Ways to help include: childcare, cooking, cleaning, decorating, donations, transportation & more! Contact Karen Bush for more details.
** Car Show for Missions Postponed Until the Fall.
New Directory Inserts Available Now in the church office!
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April 19, 2015Sunday, April 19
8:10 AM Worship Service9:20 AM Sunday School10:30 AM Worship Service6:00 PM Discipleship
Tuesday, April 2110:00 PM Forever Young 5:30 PM Aerobics
Wednesday, April 225:00 PM Outreach5:15 PM Fellowship Meal6:15 PM Adult Choir
Orchestra PracticeTimeout (youth)
6:30 PM Mission GroupsPrayer Meeting
Men’s Small Groups
Thursday, April 2310:00 AM Bible Study 5:30 PM Aerobics
Sunday, April 268:10 AM Worship Service9:20 AM Sunday School10:30 AM Worship Service5:00 PM Discipleship Classes
Tuesday, April 285:30 PM Aerobics
Wednesday, April 295:00 PM Outreach5:15 PM Fellowship Meal6:15 PM Adult Choir
Orchestra PracticeTimeout (youth)
6:30 PM Mission GroupsPrayer Meeting
Men’s Small Groups
Thursday, April 3010:00 AM Bible Study 5:30 PM Aerobics
Saturday, May 26:00 PM Youth Dinner/Auction
April 22, 2015Hamburgers, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Dessert, & Drink
April 29, 2015Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad, Dessert & Drink
$5/Adult $2/Children (Max. $15/family)
April 5, 2015Preschool .......................... 84Children ............................ 76Students ............................ 66Adults .............................. 691Total ................................. 917
April 12, 2015Preschool .......................... 77Children ............................ 59Students ............................ 47Adults .............................. 626Total ................................. 809
April 5, 2015General Budget
$46,831.23Emergency Fund
$3,838.00
April 12, 2015General Budget
$33,285.73Emergency Fund
$3,216.33
April 19, 2015Mike Wilkerson
462-9424
April 26, 2015Larry Connell
857-2381
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: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/eastmont Twitter: @eastmontbaptist
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