Encourager for July 3, 2011

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Volume 20, Number 21 July 3, 2011

Ive laughed often as Ive read thefollowing diet plan.

Breakfast grapefruit1 piece whole wheat toast8 oz skim milkLunch4 oz lean broiled chicken1 cup steamed squash1 oreo cookieUnsweet teaDinner2 loaves of garlic breadLarge pepperoni pizza

Drink anythingEntire cheesecake

I call that a good start but a poorfinish.

At Eastmont weve had a greatstart this year. Attendance is up,commitment is up, giving is up,enthusiasm is up. Lets finish 2011even stronger.

These connections are essentialfor any church. We must connectwith God, connect with one another

and connect with the world. Ourvision is simple, Connecting peopleto Christ.

Being tolerant is a big issue in oursociety. Yet true believers cannotbe tolerant of everything. Therecomes a point when wholesaleaccommodation is detrimental to achurch and society. The church hassurvived many life-threateningstorms by boldly asserting its corebeliefs. We stand upon the truth of

Gods Word. While we respect thosewho disagree, we must never besilent about right and wrong. MartinLuther in the 1500s said, Here Istand. God help me, Amen.Anything less is more tolerance thanwe can tolerate.


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VBS R EPORTEnrolled 568Average Attendance 464Salvation Decisions 13Rededications 2Other Decisions 3

Prospects 56Offering - $1358.62We had a wonderful week at SONSurf BeachBash VBS!! One day after VBS, I stood alone in thehallway watching the powerpoint of VBS photos thatBro. Mike put together and listening to Babbie MasonSing, This is my prayer for you that you may knowHim, grow in Him, love Him, trust HimAs Iwatched all those precious little faces flash across thescreen, I tearfully prayed that prayer for all the chil-dren who came to our VBS this year! I know that this

is Eastmonts prayer and it is WHY we give, serve,pray and provide a VBS!! Im always amazed at thetalent we have and the many who truly sacrifice toserve. We pray that God will bless the seeds that wereplanted this week! To GOD be the glory!!

SKATING at LOONEYSThursday, July 7, 10 a.m. - noonGrades 1-6 Cost: $7Includes skates, pizza, drink and candy bar. Bringsocks! Meet at Looneys!

Registration Deadline: July 3

SUMMER PICNI C SERIESMOVIE NIGHTSunday, July 10 - 5 p.m. Grades 1-6)Escape from Fire Lake (a Focus on the Family film)Preschoolers will enjoy a short movie and bonusactivities!!

PARENTING CLASSTeaching Responsibility in Your Family

Sunday, July 10, at 5 p.m. Led by Phil Redding.

NEED PRESCHOOL/ CHILDRENS WORKERSWe are presently recruiting for the 2011-12 churchyear.If you would like information about teachingin one of our preschool/childrens ministries, pleasecall Ginger Andrew (420-6306).

Thursday OutreachMoe's @ 7 p.m. on July 14thMidtown Pizza @ 7 p.m. on July 21stRemember to invite a friend.

Commun ity Groups (K-Groups)We will be reading through Desiring God by JohnPiper and meeting each Tuesday night at 7 p.m. fordiscussion at the Mohajerin home. Books are $5.

No HomeGroups on Sunday, July 3.HomeGroups on Sunday, July 10.4:30-7:00 p.m.Jr. High at the Seays homeSr. High at the Dunns home

TimeOut - July 6 & 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Super Summer Alabama, July 11-15Buses will leave Eastmont at 12 noon.Please pray for the 27 students and adults who willbe at Super Summer Alabama for spiritual leadershcamp.

Beach Trip is July 22-24 at Panama City Beac(Friday - Sunday) Departing at 6 a.m. Friday$110 per person w/discounts for siblingsIncludes all day Friday at Shipwreck Island waterpark.

Keep up with these and all upcoming events onour Facebook Group page.

Dawson Corwin (6/26/11)By Profession of Faith and Baptism

Donald A. Nelson (6/26/11)

By Profession of Faith and Baptism

Sr. Adult Choir July 5 at 9:00 a.m.


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Guatemala M ission TripNovember 18-26, 2011There will be an informational meeting on July 10,2011 at 3:30 p.m. in room 110.

Donations for Tuscaloosa Mission Trip:We have a team going to Tuscaloosa July 11-16 tohelp those affected by the tornado on April 27.Alberta Elementary School was destroyed. If youwould like to donate elementary school supplies,please take them to room 110 by Wednesday, July 6.Thank you for your support.

Wanted: Crocheting yarn (full or part skeins)for Operation Christmas Child. If you have someyou would like to donate, please bring them to thechurch office.

Kay Arthurs Precepts for LifeA Study in Isaiah Facilitated by Marge KorbThursdays at 10:00 a.m. beginning July 7Everyone is welcome to attend, please contactLynda Coley (271-4662) to reserve your book.

Underwear DriveThe Womens Ministry is sponsoring an underweardrive to benefit the tornado victims of Alabama.Please bring yournew packages of underwear (anysize, any gender) and leave them in the ministry bas-kets around the church.

Tuscaloosa M ission Trip Meeting!Sunday, July 10, at 4:30 p.m. in room 110.Please plan to attend. If you haven't turned in your

paperwork or your donation, please bring them tothe meeting.

2-day SCRAPBOOKING July 22-23 in the Fel-lowship Hall. Friday, 2-10 p.m. Bring your ownfast food! Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Potluck! Bringa dish to share! Call Rhonda Seay (277-1435) ifyou need supplies!

Coosa River AdventureCost: $20/personWe will kayak/canoe the Coosa River on Saturday,July 9. We will use Coosa Outdoor Adventure asour river outfitters. Sign up in Sunday school, seeArt Long or call the church office. Departure timewill be announced soon.

Thank You - I want to thank each and every oneof you who gave food and funds so generouslyduring VBS. You made adult refreshments a great

success. Thanks also to my hardworking crew:Betty Anderson, Carolyn Hilyer, Janice Pearson,Elaine Taylor, and Louise Tillery. -Linda Beard

Recycling for MissionsWe are collecting empty inkjet cartridges (no laseror toner cartridges) and used cell phones (no ac-cessories). Place these items in the ministry bas-kets located around the church. All proceeds gotoward Eastmont Mission Trips. Thank you forrecycling for missions.

Sympathy to Mary Wilson in the loss of her sister-in-law,

Hazel Goodson on 5/29/11 Linda Sconyers and family in the loss of her

brother, Shelby Baker on 5/31/11. Gladys Smith in the loss of her sister, Ms.

Mary Hay on 6/3/11.

Karen Sears in the loss of her mother-in-lawIrene Bagget Sears, on 6/4/11

Louise Miracle and family in the loss of hercousin, Matt White on 6/12/11

Robert and Sherry Wallace in the loss of hissister, Shelby Perkins on 6/13/11

Jane Thackston in the loss of her brother,James Gaggy Thackston on 6/17/11.

The family ofDorothy Burnett who passedaway on 6/21/11

CHILDCARE WORK ERS NEEDED We need two adult childcare workers for the childreof the Sanctuary Choir and the Orchestra. Hours are6:15 to 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday evenings and someother special practice times. You will be paid once amonth @ $7.50 an hour. If interested, please contaGayla Reaves or Karen Sears in the music office.


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Schedule of Eventsunday, July 320 a.m. Sunday School:30 a.m. Worship Service

No Evening Activities

onday, July 4Happy 4th of July

No Outreach

uesday, July 500 a.m. Sr. Adult Choir30 p.m. Aerobics

Wednesday, July 615 p.m. Fellowship Meal45 p.m. Acteens30 p.m. Mission Groups

Prayer MeetingAdult Choir

Orchestra PracticeMens Small Groups

hursday, July 730 p.m. Aerobics

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unday, July 1010 a.m. Worship Service20 a.m. Sunday School:30 a.m. Worship Service00 p.m. Discipleship15 p.m. Summer Picnic Meal

onday, July 1100 p.m. Outreach

uesday, July 1230 p.m. Aerobics

Wednesday, June 1315 p.m. Fellowship Meal45 p.m. Acteens30 p.m. Mission Groups

Prayer MeetingAdult Choir

Orchestra PracticeMens Small Groups

hursday, June 3030 p.m. Aerobics

July 3, 2011Wednesday Night Meal

July 6, 2011Pork Chops, Mac & Cheese, Fresh Peas,

Salad, Dessert, & Drink

July 13, 2011Hamburger French Fries, Corn on the

Cob, Salad, Dessert, & Drink

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

June 19, 2011General Budget

$24,244.86

Building Fund

$3,914.00

June 26, 2011General Budget

$26,042.76

Building Fund

$3,057.00

Sunday School Totals

June 19, 2011Preschool...73Children...70Students...88Adults...692Total...923

June 26, 2011Preschool...80Children...64Students...85Adults...675Total...904

Weekly Giving

Sundays Music - July 3, 2011

Special Patriotic Service

Sundays Music - July 10, 2011

Sanctuary Choir Joy in the Camp

Special MusicCourtney Corum

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