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Volume 24, Number 6 March 22, 2015 www.eastmont.org

A Look Inside... From Your Pastor Page 2

Say YES to VBSPage 2

Parents Guide to Social MediaPage 2

Passion Play Rehearsal SchedulePage 3

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Would you like to be baptized again or for the first time? We will be having another open baptism service on Easter Sunday night. (This is our third year). Anyone twelve or older can just show up and be baptized. The only requirement is you have received Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior. I will be glad to baptize someone under twelve provided one of our ministers or a parent has met with them and discussed their salvation experience.

Here is what you need to bring on April 5: Your faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Arrive by 5:30 wearing what you will be baptized

in. A dark T-shirt and long pants is fine. The service starts at 6:00 p.m.

Bring some clothes to wear home and a towel. Bring your family and friends to celebrate with

you. Here is what you will not need that evening: A counseling appointment is not required. A walk down the aisle is not necessary the

baptism itself is your profession of faith. Please no one under twelve is to be baptized

unless we have talked with them first. (We want to make sure children are old enough to understand the meaning).

Church membership is not required, though you are welcome to join Eastmont.

No more guilt for not being baptized.

Thanks for making I Am A Church Member such a huge victory for the Kingdom.

FROM YOUR PASTORMike Northcutt - ebc@eastmont.org

CHILDRENS MINISTRYJeremy Lynch - jlynch@eastmont.org

WELCOME TO EASTMONTHenry and Carol Fowler (2/22/15)Transfer of Letter

Judith A Balcom (3/8/15)Transfer of Letter

Patrick Jackson (3/15/15)Statement of Faith

RA & GA CampDeposits for RA & GA Camp are due at the end of March. Ministry Service Scholarships are available. Contact Karen Bush or Jeremy Lynch to learn more (334)277-6300.

RA Congress and State Pinewood DerbyFriday - Saturday, March 27-28th at Camp Hobbs in Prattville. We will be tent camping. $15 per person covers participation fee and Sat.s breakfast/lunch. There is a $1 fee to race your Pinewood Derby car. Registration begins at 5 PM, campers may arrive earlier. Bring your own hobo meal for Friday to cook over the camp fire. Schedules will be passed out this Wednesday at R.A.s

Eastmont Bible Drill Wednesday, April 8th, begins at 6:15 PM in Room 129. Come support our children!

Camp Celebration Saturday, April 11th, for children and teens, ages 5-16 who have experienced death in their life. Hosted by Baptist Hospice at 2635 Gunter Park Drive East, Montgomery. Registration at 8:30 AM, runs 9-4 PM, check out our 252 FB page or Amy Corwin for more information.

Selfie: A Parents Guide To Social MediaSunday, April 12th, Come hear Tommy McGregor share some wisdom and experience in his new book, Selfie: A Parents Guide To Social Media. The influence of this social and cultural phenomenon has changed the way we speak, relate, and share with one another. Social media is not a passing trend, but rather is part of a new era of communication...yet for teenagers (and pre-teens) it is so much more important than that. As families we face new challenges and dangers. Lets meet at 5 PM in the Fellowship Hall to listen, discuss, and continue this journey together. Families of all ages are welcome!

Montgomery Baptist Associational Bible Drill Sunday, April 12th at Eastmont. Registration at 1:30 PM and the Drill begins at 2:00 PM.

South Central Regional Bible Drill Sunday, April 19th at Eastmont. Registration at 1:30 PM and the Drill begins at 2:00 PM.

Say YES to VBS!All Workers Meeting moved to April 26th, (not May 3rd), Room 205 at 3:30 PM. Say YES to VBS: Son Sparks Lab. This years theme is a Science Lab!

5th - 6th grade retreat Thursday - Saturday, May 28 - 30th, Involving missions, fun, and travel. Mark your calendars and begin praying about this upcoming journey of God-ordained opportunities.

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Thursday Night Home GroupsOur current series is called Redeeming Relationships. Well examine what it really means to be in a God-honoring relationship as well as looking closer at the blessing of singleness. Well be meeting at the Klepacs house. (4036 Samantha Dr.)SUNDAY NIGHT SMALL GROUPS @ 5 PMA time for greater intimacy, greater fellowship, and greater community. Guys meet in Room 137. Girls meet in the college room.Mission Trip to Clarkston, GA - April 17-19New York Time magazine called Clarkson, GA the most diverse square mile in America. We will learn how to do missions in a cross-cultural context. Cost is $50.

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 now available! If you are interested in sponsoring a student, please contact Steve.

YOUTH DINNER AUCTIONMay 2, 2015 *note date change*

Branson Show ExtravaganzaBranson trip is FULL. Please contact Cheryl Wells if you would like to be placed on a waiting list.

Mystery Trip - April 9, 2015We will meet in room 205 at 6:45 AM and depart at 7:00 AM sharp. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Dont wear anything you wouldnt want to get dirty or wet.

COLLEGE & CAREERGene Kim - gkim@eastmont.org

MISSIONSBilly Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org (international)Gene Kim - gkim@eastmont.org (local / national)

SENIOR ADULTSBilly Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org

MISCELLANEOUS

STUDENT MINISTRYSteve Robinson - srobinson@eastmont.org

WOMENS MINISTRY

SINGLE ADULTSArt Long - along@eastmont.org

Forever YoungTuesday, April 21, 2015 at 10:00 AM in room 205Guest Speaker: Dr. Rick Marshall, pastor, Eastern Hills Baptist Church

Singles Help with Yard SaleFriday, March 27, 6 PMWe will help sort & organize items for the yard sale & those who worked will be treated to a meal afterwards.

Volunteers Needed to Help with Yard SaleMonday, March 23 - Saturday, March 28We need help with picking items up and setting up and sorting clothes and other items. We also need a group to help clean up after the yard sale is over as well. Please contact Billy Dickey or Gene Kim (277-6300) if you can work a couple hours or longer.

MUSIC MINISTRY2015 PASSION PLAY REHEARSAL SCHEDULEMonday, March 23 at 6:00 PM ALL DRAMA (not choir)Tuesday, March 24 at 6:00 PM CHOIR & ALL DRAMAWednesday, March 25 at 6:00 PM FULL REHEARSAL (choir, orchestra & drama)Thursday, March 26 at 6:00 PM FULL REHEARSAL (choir, orchestra & drama)

Guatemala Mission Trip - November 20-28, 2015If you missed the informational meeting but are still interested in going to Guatemala, please contact Gene (gkim@eastmont.org/277-6300). Spots are limited.Minimum age is 18. High school seniors may go, if at least one parent is on the team.

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.

Thank You!A big thank you goes out, first, to God ~ for an amazing night of spirit-filled fellowship ~ and, second, to all our Tablescapes hostesses, the Youth on Mission helpers, Tonya Weimorts, Bro. Mike & Sister Connie and the multitude of men who helped serve our guests. Thank you for your #IamEBCfam attitude of loving God and others through your service!

Yellow EnvelopeNew offering envelopes have been re-sent & should have already arrived in a yellow envelope. You may use either set.

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March 22, 2015Sunday, March 22

8:10 AM Worship Service9:20 AM Sunday School10:30 AM Worship Service5:00 PM Discipleship Classes

Tuesday, March 245:30 PM Aerobics

Wednesday, March 255:00 PM Outreach5:15 PM Fellowship Meal6:15 PM Adult Choir

Orchestra PracticeTimeout (youth)

6:30 PM Mission GroupsPrayer Meeting

Mens Small Groups

Thursday, March 2610:00 AM Bible Study 5:30 PM Aerobics

Thursday, March 266:00 AM Missions Yard Sale5:00 PM Passion Play

Sunday, March 298:10 AM Worship Service9:20 AM Sunday School10:30 AM Worship Service5:00 PM Passion Play

Tuesday, March 315:30 PM Aerobics

Wednesday, April 19:00 AM Craft Class5:00 PM Outreach5:15 PM Fellowship Meal6:15 PM Adult Choir

Orchestra PracticeTimeout (youth)

6:30 PM Mission GroupsPrayer Meeting

Mens Small Groups

Thursday, April 210:00 AM Bible Study 5:30 PM Aerobics

March 25, 2015Meat Loaf, Peas, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Salad, Dessert, & Drink

April 1, 2015Menu TBA

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

March 8, 2015Preschool .......................... 66Children ............................ 66Students ............................ 52Adults .............................. 603Total ................................. 787

March 15, 2015Preschool .......................... 77Children ............................ 67Students ............................ 60Adults .............................. 651Total ................................. 855

March 8, 2015General Budget

$32,939.86Emergency Fund

$4,425.76

March 15, 2015General Budget

$29,559.86Emergency Fund

$2,410.50

March 22, 2015Bob Franklin

731-2046

March 29, 2015Richard Cartwright

514-6953

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