Encourager for April 24, 2011

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Volume 20, Number 16 April 24, 2011 www.eastmont.org



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KIDS!! Bring fresh flowers Easter Sundayto help decorate our Easter Cross in celebration of God’s great love! (Bring a camera to get a family

photo.)

TeamKIDApril 24 – no TeamKID this week…

Spend time with your family!

May 1 – “Working Hard” We’ll consider

and compare the rewards of hard work

and the consequences of laziness!

*Learn about Nehemiah, a hard worker!

*Have a cup stacking competition!

*Enjoy a yummy snack!

*Door Prizes, too!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL NEEDS!--- old towels & washcloths

--- more workers (call 420 - 6306)

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL“SonSurf Beach Bash VBS”

June 20 - 24 9 a.m. - noon

4 yr - Grade 6

PRESCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOLTEACHERS NEEDED!Several of our teachers have either moved or they

are ill. We find ourselves in need of teachers to

get through August until we begin our new church

year. If you can make this commitment, please

call Ginger (420 - 6306). Our needs are in

Creepers, 2 yr. old, 3 yr. old and 4 yr. old classes.

Preschoolers will make your day!!

Mission FriendsWednesdays at 6:30 for 2 – 5 yr olds

Join us in May as we learn about missions in Brazil!!

**Make a fishing pole!

**Play with a soccer ball!

**Taste food from Brazil!

**Make a water filter!

**Go bird watching!

**Paint and Enjoy music!

**And lots more!!

Thank you so much to all those who donated, worked and attended our Dinner and Auction! We had a

successful and fun evening and raised $7670 for our Sr. High Mission Trip! We couldn’t have done it without you!

Graduation Recognition Sunday is May 1st.Please make sure you get all your information in ASAPCo-ed Flag Football begins May 7 and is $20 perstudent. More information is available on our Facebookgroup page.

Upcoming Events:

No Focus on the 24th.

Six Flags is May 31 - sign up in the youth hall

Super Summer July 11 - 15; please get your forms insoon!

College Disciple Now

Make plans to attend Disciple Now in Orange BeachJune 16 - 18 (Thursday - Saturday).

Finals

Most of our students will be taking finals over the nextseveral weeks. (Troy actually begins this week.) Please

pray for them during this time and perhaps even givethem a word of encouragement. Many final examscount for a majority of their final grade and can meanthe difference between an A and a C.

Alex Farish (4/10/11)

By Profession of Faith and Baptism

Jeslyn Bradley (4/17/11)By Profession of Faith and Baptism

Deborah Ross (4/17/11)

By Profession of Faith and Baptism

Sr. Adult Choir

May 3 at 9:00 a.m. in room 205

We will start some new music.

Orlando Trip - May 16 - 20

Still room for 4 - 6 more.



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Recycling for MissionsWe are collecting empty inkjet cartridges (no laser or toner cartridges) and used cell phones (noaccessories). Place these items in the ministry

baskets located around the church. All proceedsgo toward Eastmont Mission Trips. Thank you for recycling for missions.

Can you imagine how different your life would be if electricity were never discovered? A total major adjustment would occur.

Now imagine if there were no Resurrection byChrist? You say, so what? We still could manage.Yes, we could, but with very little hope.

Christ’s Resurrection validated who He was.His teachings were great and His miracles were impres-sive. But to rise from the grave, that is off the scale of importance. Why? Can you imagine not ever seeingthose you love again? (O.k., maybe there are some peo-

ple you wish to forget.) When we die, we are not anni-hilated nor are we reabsorbed into the great “cosmicone.” Because of the Resurrection, we are identifiable,alive individuals. His Resurrection also shows us wedon’t have to be controlled by evil ways, habits or ad-dictions. Since He conquers death, He also conquers

sin. His living presence enables us to live better.

That is why all who are physically able gather to worship on Easter Sunday. If you travel this week-end, stop to worship somewhere. If you have guestsover, be in worship first. Better than electricity ever could, the Resurrection of Christ will change your lifeeternally.

The most effective person at inviting others tochurch is you; yes, you are more effective than the pas-tor or staff. I’m considered a hired spokesman; youare a satisfied customer. You are the best advertise-ment we have. Easter is a good time to invite someone.When we do the possible, God does the impossible.

I’ll see you Sunday,

A thank you card was received in the churchoffice from Margaret Copelin & Hazel Culpepper.

4th & G.O. (Gospel Outreach)4th Monday & G.O. is a specialOutreach Ministry from Marchthrough October. Deacons,teachers, members, and churchstaff will make door - to - door visits and phone callsto church members, guests and prospects for a timeof prayer & praise! Our next 4th & G.O. is

scheduled for April 25. Meet in the Fellowship Hall between 4 - 7 p.m. There will be a light mealserved.

New Orleans Mission Trip - July 10 - 16, 2011

If you are interested in light to medium construction projects, please contact Billy Dickey for moreinformation. We will have an informational meeting May 15th, room 110 at 4:30 p.m.

MBA Baptist Golf Tournament

Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Arrowhead Country Club

Registration Deadline: May 11, 2011

Registration forms are available in the church officeor online at www.mgmbaptist.org/golftournament . Proceeds benefit Community of Hope.

Sympathy to…

Margaret and Hazel Culpepper in the loss of their cousins, the McCords, who died in ahouse fire.

Jane Mobley and family in the loss of her cousin, Mark Adams, who was recently mur-dered on 4/5.

Craig and Charlotte Hopson and family in theloss of their nephew, Craig Hopson, on 4/9.

http://www.mgmbaptist.org/golftournament





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Schedule of Eventsunday, April 24

10 a.m. Worship Service

20 a.m. Sunday School

:30 a.m. Worship Service

NO P.M. ACTIVITIES

HAPPY EASTER

onday, April 25 00 p.m. Outreach

uesday, April 26

30 p.m. Aerobics

Wednesday, April 27 15 p.m. Fellowship Meal45 p.m. Acteens30 p.m. Mission Groups

Prayer MeetingAdult Choir

Orchestra PracticeMen’s Small Groups

hursday, April 28 :00 a.m. Forever Fit

30 p.m. Aerobics

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unday, May 1

10 a.m. Worship Service

20 a.m. Sunday School

:30 a.m. Worship Service

00 p.m. Discipleship

onday, May 2 00 p.m. Outreach

uesday, May 3

00 a.m. Sr. Adult Choir

30 p.m. Aerobics

Wednesday, May 4 15 p.m. Fellowship Meal45 p.m. Acteens30 p.m. Mission Groups

Prayer MeetingAdult Choir

Orchestra PracticeMen’s Small Groups

hursday, May 5 :00 a.m. Forever Fit30 p.m. Aerobics

April 24, 2011 Wednesday Night Meal

April 27, 2011

Pork Chops, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans,Salad, Dessert, & Drink

May 4, 2011

Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, EnglishPeas, Salad, Dessert, & Drink

$5.00 Adult $2.00 Children(Max. $15.00 per family)

April 10, 2011 General Budget

$22,459.01

Building Fund$4,820.08

Annie Armstrong

$6,885.13 (to date)

April 17, 2011 General Budget

$23,165.36

Building Fund$3,457.75

Annie Armstrong

$7,653.10 (to date)

Sunday School TotalsApril 10, 2011

Preschool...59

Children...56

Students...77

Adults...681

Total...837

April 17, 2011

Preschool...77

Children...72

Students...90

Adults...654

Total...893

Weekly Giving

Sunday’s Music - April 24, 2011

Eastmont Bells “Easter Proclamation”

Sanctuary Choir “I Bless Your Name”

Beverly fain, Soloist

Special Music “Midnight Cry”

Mike Atcheson

Sunday’s Music - May 1, 2011

Sanctuary Choir “Go Forth”

Jayne Burns, Soloist

Special Music Donna Newcomb

“But Christ has indeed been raised from thedead, the firstfruits of those who have fallenasleep. For since death came through a man,the resurrection of the dead comes alsothrough a man. For as in Adam all die, so inChrist all will be made alive.”- 1 Corinthians 15:20 - 22

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