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From your Complete Womens The Eastmont Choir
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 FROM YOUR PASTOR CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Mike Northcutt - ebc@eastmont.org Jeremy Lynch - jlynch@eastmont.org

Timothy Time - Sundays at 5 PM

Each Sunday at Eastmont is special but some seem to Meet in room 124 (grades 1st-6th) and preschool hall
speak to my heart more than others. Last Sundays choir, (toddlers and preschoolers)
fellowship, orchestra, youth praise team were amazing.
(Even the sermon wasnt too bad.) Since we experience Eastmonts Pinewood Derby and Lunch
this every week we may take it for granted. God has February 19th for families and children, Fellowship Hall
blessed us with a great church. I trust you feel the same. following 2nd worship service.
We have at least five generations that worship here Associational Pinewood Derby - February 26th
each Sunday. Where else in our society can that kind at Eastern Hills BC, Registration at 1:30 PM, Race at 2 PM.
of diversity be blessed and united? I believe with all my Teachers Needed
heart that the church is the hope for our world. We are in need of 3rd grade teachers on Sunday mornings,
You know how I feel about LifeGroups. They are the and we also need substitute teachers on Sunday mornings
heart and soul of our congregation. They teach Gods for preschool & children. Please contact Jeremy or Elaine
Word. They build community by caring for all their Henderson for more info or to volunteer.
members. I am so proud of what you are doing. Just one RA Congress Adventure Weekend
caution. Dont neglect any members but dont become March 24-25 at 5 PM
too inward focused. Keep looking for new people to at Vineyard Christian Retreat in Ariton, AL
invite and include. More info: alsbom.org/events/ra-congress
I am so proud of our youth and children at Eastmont. 5th and 6th Grade Mission Trip - May 25-27
We have some spiritual giants here. They are far ahead Were going on another adventure that you will not
of anything I was at their age. This happens because want to miss! Come to Timothy Time to learn more
of parents who care and adults who serve. The church about where we will go this year or ask Mr. Jeremy!!!
ministers may get some credit for leading, but we know
Jerusalem here we come!!
who the real servants are. Thank you parents and leaders
for making spiritual investments. Vacation Bible School - June 12-16
Operation Arctic by Answers in Genesis
The daughter of Mayor Andrew Young of Atlanta
came in one day and told him, Dad, Im going to be STUDENT MINISTRY
a missionary in Uganda. He unsuccessfully tried to Cleve Mallory - cmallory@eastmont.org
discourage her. There is a war. You could be killed. He
put her on a plane and walked away thinking. I always SUNDAY MORNING LIFE GROUPS - @ 9:20 AM,
wanted my daughter to be a respectful Christian. I never Explore the Bible: Joshua, Judges, & Ruth
thought that she would be a real one. We have some YOUTH ON MISSION (YOM) Sundays @ 5 PM upstairs.
respected Christians here. More importantly, we have TIMEOUT - Student Worship Service at 6:15 PM on
real ones. Thanks for making me a proud pastor. Wednesdays. Current message series is from Matthew 5-7
I love this quote. People are illogical, unreasonable, and titled REBELLION: Wrecking My Religion.
self-centered. Love them anyway. Mother Theresa DNOW 2017: OVERCOME
This may sound harsh but it needs to be said. You know Disciple Now Weekend is February 17-19. Pray for our
people who are going to hell. Some of them may be students to unmistakably experience the call of God on
friends and family. I hope you will lovingly share with their lives.
them how to be saved. If you cant do that and need me BIG DADDY WEAVE TICKETS
to help, please call me. Recently, I shared the gospel at The Student ministry has a limited amount of tickets on
the bedside of a man with stage four cancer. He had sale for Big Daddy Weave at a special discounted rate for
never been to church his entire life. A loving co-worker Eastmont students and their parents. Speak to Karen Bush
introduced me. He is in heaven today. If we do the while supplies last
possible, God does the impossible.
COMPLETE CONFERENCE - March 10-11
FBC Prattville is hosting a special gathering for teenage
girls. The cost to register is $15. Attendees will stay the
night together at the home of Paul and Amy Blake.
Registration deadline is March 19.
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 COLLEGE & CAREER MUSIC & WORSHIP
Gene Kim - gkim@eastmont.org Lance Maddox - lmaddox@eastmont.org

Home Groups: Dinner & Bible Study The Eastmont Choir Needs YOU!
Home Groups will meet on TUESDAY Meet at 7 PM Now is a great time to be apart of the ADULT CHOIR.
for dinner and Bible study at the Corums (1243 Cedric Ct.) The PASSION PLAY is just around the corner. (April 8th
Sunday Night Small Groups & 9th). We rehearse every Wednesday at 6 PM. Call
Will meet in the college room at 5 PM. Well be going Gayla or Lance if you have any questions at 277-6300.
through the book Follow Me by David Platt.
Tech Team Volunteers Needed
Mission Nashville We need service-minded worship leaders on our TECH
March 11-18. We will be working with a local church TEAM They run Sound, Lights & Video for all of our
planter to engage unreached people groups. Cost: $100. services and special services/ events held at Eastmont.
Help Wanted Students are welcome and training is provided If you
Looking for individuals or Life Groups to help provide a think you might be interested, let us know! Call Gayla or
meal for our students on Tuesday nights. Please contact Lance if you have any questions at 277-6300.
Heather Hill for more info (334-868-8139)

WOMENS MINISTRY SENIOR ADULTS

Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org
Focus on WMU Week - February 1319,
WMU is holistic discipleship. From preschoolers to adults, Ark Encounter Trip Meeting
we provide relevant resources to learn about and pray for Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 PM in room 205. Luggage
missions, as well as opportunities to apply knowledge and tags and itinerary will be handed out. Please make every
passion through giving, serving, and supporting missions. effort to attend this meeting.
For more information about how you can be involved,
contact Karen Bush 277-6300 or kbush@eastmont.org Forever Young - Tuesday, February 21, 2017
at 10:00 AM in room 205; Covered Dish Luncheon
Tablescapes Brunch - March 4 at 10 AM Special Guest: Phil Winningham
Guest Speaker: Jacqueline Arnold, award winning author
& co-host of The Christian View on WATC-57 MISCELLANEOUS
Cost: $5 per person; tickets on sale now in the connecting
hallway on Sundays. Childcare available upon request. New Sock Drive for the Homeless Report
Contact the church office or Rosalyn Godwin for more Over 300 pairs of socks were donated to be given to the
information. homeless at Friendship Mission. Thank you for all your
donations helping make this sock drive such a success.
SYMPATHY TO...
The family of Jeanette Jones who passed away on Online Giving Available
January 31, 2017. You can give your tithes and/or offerings to Eastmont
Woody Lanier and family in the loss of his wife, through our website. Its convenient, simple & secure.
Peggy Lanier on February 14, 2017. Visit eastmont.org/egiving to sign up.

MISSIONS Sign up for the E-Encourager

Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org (international) Would you like to receive the Encourager via e-mail rather
Gene Kim - gkim@eastmont.org (local / national)
than through mail-out? You will get it sooner, in full color
Hope For Haiti Mission Trip & save the church a little money in the process. Call the
Next team meeting February 26 at 4 PM in Room 110. church office or visit www.eastmont.org/encourager/
to sign up.
Missions Yard Sale - April 1
Please begin setting aside your gently used items to Thank you notes received by the church are displayed
donate for our upcoming yard sale. Well begin accepting on the bulletin board outside the church office.
donations after the 2nd service on Sunday, March 26.
Recycling for Missions Check out our Website!
We are collecting empty inkjet cartridges (no laser or toner Its up-to-date, mobile friendly, and full of great
cartridges) and used cell phones (no accessories). Place information about our church! We post details about our
these items in the ministry baskets around the church. All major church activities on our events page. Check it out
proceeds go toward Eastmont Mission Trips. today at www.eastmont.org.
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February 19, 2017 WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP MEAL

February 22, 2017
Sunday, February 19 Sunday, February 26 Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Squash, Salad Dessert, & Drink
8:10 AM Worship Service 8:10 AM Worship Service
9:20 AM LifeGroups 9:20 AM LifeGroups March 1, 2017
10:30 AM Worship Service 10:30 AM Worship Service Menu: TBA
4:00 PM Bible Drill 4:00 PM Bible Drill $5/Adult $2/Children (Max. $15/family)
5:00 PM Discipleship 5:00 PM Discipleship
LIFE GROUP TOTALS
Monday, February 20 Monday, February 27
6:00 PM Ladies Bible Study
January 22, 2017 January 29, 2017
6:00 PM Ladies Bible Study Preschool........................... 67 Preschool........................... 70
6:00 PM Revelation Bible Study 6:00 PM Revelation Bible Study
Children............................. 65 Children............................. 70
Students............................. 65 Students............................. 77
Wednesday, February 22 Wednesday, March 1 Adults............................... 564 Adults............................... 578
5:00 PM Outreach 5:00 PM Outreach Total.................................. 761 Total.................................. 795
5:15 PM Fellowship Meal 5:15 PM Fellowship Meal
6:00 PM Adult Choir 6:00 PM Adult Choir WEEKLY GIVING
Orchestra Practice Orchestra Practice
6:15 PM Timeout (youth)
February 5, 2017 February 12, 2017
6:15 PM Timeout (youth) General Budget General Budget
Mission Groups Mission Groups
$49,442.07 $25,199.00
Prayer Meeting Prayer Meeting
Emergency Fund Emergency Fund
$3,793.00 $1,630.00
Thursday, February 23 Thursday, February 16
10:00 AM Thursday Bible Study 10:00 AM Bible Study BUS MINISTRY
February 19, 2017 February 26, 2017
Richard Cartwright - 514-6953 Joe Torrillo - 272-5439

BUILDING LOCK-UP
February 19, 2017 February 26, 2017
Rick Jones & Garrett Payton David Seay & Zack Godwin

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

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