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Volume 23, Number 9 April 27, 2014 www.eastmont.org

A Look Inside...From Your PastorPage 2

Welcome From Jeremy Lynch Page 2

Pray for Summer Mission Teams Page 3

Passion Play DVD Available Now Page 3

Graduate Recognition SundayMay 4, 2014

During the 10:30 AM Worship Service on May 4, we will be recognizing all those who are

graduating from College and High School

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR GRADUATES!!

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A big shout out to our Advancing Bible Drillers: Hudson Walker, Austin Vick, Baylie Grace Long, Michaela Knighton, Kelsey Henderson, James Henderson, & Caroline CarterImportant Dates to RememberApril 27th @ 2 PM Bible drill for state at Glynwood Baptist, PrattvilleApril 27th @ 3:30 PM All VBS Workers Meeting in room 205April 30th - May 2nd ORANGE Conference in AtlantaMay 7 - 9th My family moves from Atlanta to MontgomeryJune 16th - 20th VBS, Oh yes let me hear it! V –B – S !!!!!!

Wow, what a great season of getting to know Eastmont! Amanda, our boys, and I have just been so tremendously blessed by your receptiveness, and excitement! Thank you so much for your warm welcome…well all except for the scourging and crucifying.Amanda and I enjoy sharing stories and memories with our friends. This helps us build connections and moments worth remembering. Why it also keeps our attention. I remember as a child, it was the stories and illustrations that really drew my attention, especially the funny stories. Laughter is another great element in storytelling. This week as you walk with Jesus take note and remember the ways that He speaks and teaches through your everyday life.Are you ready for a story? You may know that my family currently lives in Atlanta. Well this past weekend I traveled over to spend time and prepare to move. As we were sitting in our living room I noticed that two lights were out in the ceiling fan and two lamps behind the couch would not turn on either. Well I rounded up a couple of working light bulbs around the house, switched out the lamps, yet they still wouldn’t come on. Huh, that’s strange. I asked Amanda if she knew anything about it as I followed the power cord to the outlet and discovered that both lamps had been unplugged. Then she said, “Oh yeah one of our sons needed to plug something up the other day.” Then the Lord “enlightened” me and said, “Jeremy it’s the same with you. Don’t change the bulbs in your life. Instead focus on staying connected to the true source of life, John 14:6.”This week stay connected to your Father in Heaven, for Jesus is the true source of life, life in abundance of joy and love. Then secondly, when you are with the children in your life, tell stories, stories that make you laugh, give illustrations, and influence change. Until next time, Jeremy Lynch

Several of our church members have recently passed away. One of those was Cheryl Godfrey. Like the others she loved the Lord and had a wonderful sense of humor. We sometimes joked about memory issues. She misplaced her keys one Sunday night. When we finally found them she quipped “If you forget where they are it is OK. If you forget what they are you are in real trouble.” Occasionally my mind jumps to some totally different subject. It might happen in a song, a conversation or while reading. It probably happens to you during a dull moment of a sermon (not my sermon of course). Last Sunday it happened to me during one of the hymns. I began to think about all my friends who now enjoy heaven, many are your loved ones. How would they describe heaven? The Apostle Paul used two words in Philippians 1. He said it is “better” and it is a “gain”. Memories of my grandfather are few. Ploughing with a mule, water from a well, no electricity, baths in a #2 washtub. Life was hard during his day. That is why they sang a lot about heaven. One song had these words: “There’s a land that is fairer than day And by faith we can see it afar For the Father waits over the way To prepare us a dwelling place there. In the sweet by and by We shall meet on that beautiful shore.” This week following Easter, let me remind you about your loved ones. It is okay to miss them, but remember where they are. Smile. They are in heaven. They are “better” off and have “gained” so much. Some believe we are in the land of the living and headed for the land of the dying. It is just the opposite. Because of Easter, we live in the land of dying, and are going to the land of the living. So when you can’t remember where you put your keys or sometimes where you parked your car, it is okay. But never forget where you and your loved ones will spend eternity. Heaven.

P.S. We baptized 28 Sunday night. What a great way to conclude Easter!

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THURSDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDYJoin us at the Luker’s at 7 PM. Food provided! Contact Gene at (678) 524-7949 for more details/directions or to help with food.

Lancaster Show & Dutch Country TripSeptember 8-13, 2014. We have 1 spot left. Please contact Cheryl Wells at 277-6300 for more info.

Super Summer AlabamaJuly 14-18; Cost: $160/person. Sign up by May 1.Pray for Summer Mission TeamsJr High - June 9-13 in Tuscaloosa working with Habitat for HumanitySr. High - June 28-29in Hoboken, NJ working with Hoboken Grace and Nutley High SchoolGraduation CelebrationWe invite you to join us in celebrating the Graduation of Morgan Arnold, Mallory Boyd, Kristen Butler, James Campbell, Kristin Free, Cale Galloway, Wyatt Hall, Jordan Jones, Bailey Klepac, Brittney Long, Ricky Phaturos, Jordynn Robinson, Joshua Russell, Samantha Vick, Shayne WalkerMay 4, 2014 from 2:00-4:00 pmat Eastmont Baptist Church in the Fellowship HallHosted by Family & Friends. Gifts are a blessing!However, since this is a group party, please do not feel obligated to give a gift to everyone.

Forever YoungTuesday, May 20 at 10 AM in room 205Covered Dish Meal Guest Speaker: Eileen Mitchell - State Missionary

Guatemala Mission TripSeptember 27 - October 4, 2014 Deadline to sign up is April 27 and you must have passport in hand. Next Guatemala Team meeting will be Sunday, April 27 at 3:30 PM in room 110.

Senior Adult Evangelism ConferenceMonday, May 5, 20149:30 AM - 3:30 PM at Lakeside Baptist Church in Birmingham. Contact Billy Dickey (277-6300) if you are interested in attending. We have 8 spots left.

Missions Yard Sale This year Eastmont will only have 1 yard sale. Mark your calendars for May 24, 6 AM - Noon. Start clear-ing out your attic, closets, and garage. We will begin accepting quality donations after the second service on May 18 in the connecting hallway.

MISSING - 6’ Tables & Folding ChairsIf you have borrowed any tables or folding chairs, please return them to the church as soon as possible. We have several large events in the near future. If you need to borrow tables or chairs, please come by the church and fill out a request form. Thank you.

HOUSE TO HOUSE MINISTRYHelp needed with a local construction project on the third Saturday of the month. Meet at the church at 7 AM. For more information, please contact Travis Jordan at 391-3503 or Thomas Corum at 868-7176.

New Ladies Class - Wednesday nights6:30 PM in room 110.Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the midst of Raw Emotions by Lysa Terkeurst. This study will be led by Ashley Meldrum.

Singles Camping TripMay 16-18 @ Cheaha State ParkCost is : $30 with a $10 deposit due by May 4.The camping trip has been rescheduled for May 16-18 & includes 3 meals on Saturday & Breakfast on Sunday morning. For more information, contact Jerry Gentle @ 303-1870.

Passion Play 2014 DVDThis year’s Passion Play, “On a Hill Too Far Away” is now available on DVD for $10. Contact Gayla Reaves at 420-6311 to get your copy.

Senior Adult Celebration ConferenceOctober 20-23, 2014 in Pigeon Forge, TN Featuring Charles Billingslea & David JeremiahCost: $350/person; Contact Cheryl Wells if interested.

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April 27, 2014Sunday, April 27

8:10 AM Worship Service9:20 AM Sunday School5:00 PM Discipleship

Tuesday, April 295:30 PM Aerobics

Wednesday, April 30 5:00 PM Outreach 5:15 PM Fellowship Meal5:45 PM Acteens6:15 PM Adult Choir Orchestra Practice6:30 PM Mission Groups Prayer Meeting Men’s Small Groups

Thursday, May 15:30 PM Aerobics

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Sunday, May 48:10 AM Worship Service9:20 AM Sunday School10:30 AM Worship Service5:00 PM Discipleship

Tuesday, May 69:00 AM Sr. Adult Choir 5:30 PM Aerobics

Wednesday, May 79:30 AM Craft Class 5:00 PM Outreach 5:15 PM Fellowship Meal5:45 PM Acteens6:15 PM Adult Choir Orchestra Practice6:30 PM Mission Groups Prayer Meeting Men’s Small Groups

Thursday, May 85:30 PM Aerobics

April 16, 2014Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes,

Fried Okra, Salad, Dessert, DrinkApril 23, 2014

Chicken Tenders, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Salad, Dessert & Drink

$5/Adult $2/Children(Max. $15/family)

April 27, 2014Forever Young Choir

“On The Banks of the Promised Land” Special Music Chris Owens

“His Eye is on the Sparrow”10:30 AM

Sanctuary Choir “Jesus Paid It All”Sanctuary Choir “The Glory of God”

May 4, 2014Special Music Amy Blake

10:30 AM Sanctuary Choir

“Wonderful, Merciful Savior”

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April 13, 2014Preschool .................62Children ...................56Students ...................64Adults .....................675Total ..................... 857

April 20, 2014Preschool .................78Children ...................80Students ...................96Adults .....................694Total ..................... 948

April 13, 2014General Budget

$34,636.45Emergency Fund

$5,311.00

April 20, 2014General Budget

$31,691.75Emergency Fund

$2,281.00

April 27, 2014Dallas VickPat Norris

May 4, 2014Kent HarwellKent Johnson

April 27, 2014Richard Law

593-1616

May 4, 2014Wallace Jones

567-6093

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

Reminder: If you have a costume from the Passion Play, please wash & return them to the choir suite as soon as possible. Thank you.