Encourager for March 31, 2013

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Volume 22, Number 7 March 31, 2013 www.eastmont.org

Church-WideAnniversary Fellowship

April 7, at 6:15 p.m.

Johnny Harris 10 years

Gayla Reaves 15 yearsGinger Andrew 20 years

Cheryl Wells 25 years

Jayne Love 35 years

An opportunity will be given towrite appreciation cards or you

may bring your own.


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EASTERSunday, March 31Bring fresh flowers to put on our Easter Cross aswe celebrate Christs amazing love for us! We willrelease butterflies by the cross during Sunday Schooat 9:40. Also, dont forget to bring your Annie Arm-

strong Easter Offering to help missionaries in NorthAmerica tell people about Jesus.

GAs and RAs in AprilWednesdays at 6:30PM boys and girls in grades 1-6are invited to join us in April as we learn aboutmissions at the TOP of the world in Nepal, home ofMount Everest, the tallest mountain on earth! Ascavenger hunt, a mini obstacle course and tastingvegetable pulao are just a few of the fun activities yowill enjoy!

TeamKID is back April 7!Grades 1-6April 7 we will learn how to be a good leader andinfluence others to do the right thing! Join us forgames, door prizes, snacks, music and more!

SAY YES to VBS!!April 7 and April 14 there will be a form in Sundaybulletin where you can volunteer to help with thisyears VBS which is June 17-21!! Be a part of one our churchs largest outreach events of the year!!

CHURCH BIBLE DRILLWednesday, April 10 6:30PMIn the Fellowship HallCome see the amazing skills our children havelearned with their Bibles!

SUMMER CAMPSIf you missed the deadline to register for camp its ntoo late..Pick up a camp registration form at theWelcome Centers on the Childrens Halls and turn iyour form and fee as soon as possible!

GA MINISTRY PROJECT REPORTGAs in Grades 3-6 participated in a special ministryproject at Project Hope this past Saturday. About 30girls and parents helped sort through clothes, shoesand books, and also made ministry bags that can beused in the ministry there. This is real missionsin ACTION! Way to go, girls!!

Casual dress, but not casual worship. That is what Iam telling those I invite to church at Eastmont. Ivebeen going door to door in our church neighborhood andinviting people to be here at Eastmont. Here is whatIve noticed, almost all the men I invite dont own a suit.

Those who do own one tell me, I cant wear it

anymore, I think it shrunk. So I tell them that most ofour men dont wear ties. We believe in casual dress, butnot casual worship. I also mention there is sloppycasual and nice casual. The latter works best for most ofEastmont. By the way I counted four of those neighborsthere at the Easter drama.

Easter Sundays worship service will includewonderful songs of praise, baptism of four newconverts, childrens message, a generous offering toGod, prayer of confession and revival, and encouragingfellowship. My sermon will include the resurrection,but will mostly focus on our mission to the world around

us. While all scripture is essential, this message isspecifically needed. Satan has already put obstacles inmy way to prevent me from preaching it, so I desireyour interceding prayer. The scripture passage isColossians 4:2-6.

All people matter to God. That is why we do notexclude anyone from attending here. We just open ourdoors and whoever shows up is welcome. They come inall shapes, sizes, colors, and ages. We welcome: thelong hair, gray hair, and the no hair. The bifocals andthe contacts, the tattoos, and wrinkles. The startingstudent and the retired learner. I delight in the diversity

of it all.I remind you this is Gods church, not ours. Jesus

said, I will build my church. It belongs to Him.Humanly speaking, he has left running it up to us. Noneof us is as smart as all of us. That is why we havedeacons, ministry teams, and committees. No oneperson can do it all or should do it all. We honor Godbest when all share in the work. I work 50+hours eachweek, but that is a drop in the bucket compared to whatyou do. I am not a dictator, nor micromanager. Whenyou get great players on the team you let them use theirtalent. I pray earnestly for you and I ask God to direct

me as your shepherd. My ministry is to lead, feed,guard and guide. More than ever I encourage you tostay the course of doing your ministry. The Haitianshave a saying, Piti, piti, zwazo fe nich li- It meanslittle by little the bird builds his nest.

Parking will be tough on Easter, if your healthpermits, leave the parking spaces nearest the church forthose who have difficulty walking long distances

Ill see you resurrection Sunday,


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Focus on Sunday nights in Aprilat 5:00 in the Timeout RoomStudyingShare Jesus Without Fear

Timeout on Wednesday nightsThe youth worship service begins at 6:30 p.m.

Prayer time begins at 6:15 p.m.2013 Dinner/Auction for Student Missionswill be April 20. Tickets are on sale for $10. Thisincludes a delicious dinner and exciting auction.

Six Flags Trip - May 28

End of Summer Mission Trip - J uly 20-21with Renovation Ministries

Senior Adult ChoirTuesday, April 2 at 9:00 a.m.

Montgomery Singing Men ConcertApril 12, at 6:30 p.m.in the Eastmont Fellowship Hall

A reunion concert of Montgomery Area Ministersof Music who sang in this group over the years.

6th Annual Open Car ShowApril 6, 2013; 8:00 a.m. - 12 noonSeveral car clubs are scheduled to display cars:Corvette Club, Model A Club, & the Mustang Club.There will be a 1977 Corvette for sale with theproceeds helping offset construction costs forEastmonts mission team to Romania. If you knowanyone who has a car to show, please invite themto come out. If you would like to volunteer to helpon Saturday from 8-noon, please call Billy Dickey

at 277-6300.

Informational Missions MeetingIf you were unable to attend the missions meetingon March 24 and would like an update on Missionsopportunities for the remainder of 2013 andprojected opportunities for 2014, please see BillyDickey. The Romania Mission Trip is full, but canadd you to a standby list, must already have apassport.

Your Opinion CountsWe are conducting an Eastmont MembershipSurvey and want your input and opinions.The survey is available on the web atwww.surveymonkey.com/s/Eastmont2013 andpaper versions located throughout the church.Please complete either the online or paper versionby April 30th.

SCRAPBOOKING NIGHTFriday, April 5 5:30-10:30PMIn the Fellowship HallCall Marti Richardson (277-4439) if you plan tocome and bring a dish to share for potluck!

Sympathy to Charles Broadway& family in the loss of his

sister, Helen Taylor on 3/13. Brenda Rambo& family in the loss of her aunt,

Ruby Lee Keith, on 3/16. Mary Nichols& family in the loss of her son,

Willie Dan Shirah, on 3/16. David Newcomb & family in the loss of his

mother, Peggy Gunby, on 3/17.J udy Atcheson, J ames Williams& family in

the loss of their brother, John Williams, on 3/19. Fay Donaldson& family in the loss of her

brother, Randall Taylor.

Spring TablescapesSunday, April 14, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.in the Fellowship HallTickets are $5 each and table registration will beavailable in the connecting hallway betweenworship services. Come and experience thepresence of God with the women of Eastmont.

Church Benevolence CommitteeOur church benevolence committee aids our ownmembers when they have a financial need oremergency. We have had a number of requests forassistance over the past couple of years whiledesignated offerings have declined. As of today,we have zero funds for this account. If you feelled to contribute, you may check other and write inChurch Benevolence Ministry on your offeringenvelope. Thank you for prayerful consideration inaiding this ministry.


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unday, March 3110 a.m. Worship Service20 a.m. Sunday School0:30 a.m. Worship Service00 p.m. Baptism Service

onday, April 100 p.m. Outreach w/ meal

uesday, April 200 a.m. Sr. Adult Choir30 p.m. Aerobics

Wednesday, April 315 p.m. Fellowship Meal45 p.m. Acteens15 p.m. Adult Choir30 p.m. Mission Groups

Prayer MeetingOrchestra Practice

Mens Small Groups

hursday, April 430 p.m. Aerobics

aturday, April 600 a.m. Car Show__________________

unday, April 710 a.m. Worship Service20 a.m. Sunday School0:30 a.m. Worship Service00 p.m. Discipleship Classes

onday, April 800 p.m. Outreach w/ meal

uesday, April 9

30 p.m. AerobicsWednesday, April 10

15 p.m. Fellowship Meal45 p.m. Acteens15 p.m. Adult Choir30 p.m. Mission Groups

Prayer MeetingOrchestra Practice

Mens Small Groups

hursday, April 1130 p.m. Aerobics

March 31, 2013Wednesday Night Meal

April 3, 2013Roast Beef, Rice & Gravy, English Peas,

Salad, Dessert & DrinkApril 10, 2013

Spaghetti, Salad, Ice Cream Bar, Drink

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

March 10, 2013General Budget

$27,045.40

Building Fund$1,827.00

March 17, 2013General Budget

$37,991.59

Building Fund$3,740.00

Sunday School Totals

March 17, 2013Preschool...69Children...66Students...84Adults609Total...828

March 24, 2013Preschool...65Children...49Students...74Adults621Total...809

Weekly Giving

Sundays Music - March 31, 2013

Special Music Something HappensPam Head, soloist

Sundays Music - April 7, 2013

Special Music UpStares

Sanctuary Choir This is Your House

Building Lock-Up

March 31, 2013Danny McDonaldGene McDonaldMike Atcheson

April 7, 2013Julian Prince

Richard Cartwrigh

Bus Ministry

March 31, 2013

Richard Law593-1616

April 7, 2013

Wallace J ones567-6093

Eastmont is on Facebook and TwitteIf you are on Facebook or Twitter, be sure tolike us on facebook at facebook.com/eastmoor follow us on twitter @eastmontbaptist.March 24, 2013

General Budget: $15,333.11

Building Fund: $2,997.00

Annie Armstrong: $9,924.68

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