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From your VBS Workers Guatemala Passion Play
Pastor Meeting Trip Meeting Rehearsal Schedule
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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

You may have a favorite story that encourages your Meet in room 124 (grades 1st-6th) and preschool hall
heart. Here is one of my all-time favorites. (toddlers and preschoolers)
Edith and Karl lived happily, until 1950, in Waltham, Teachers Needed
Massachusetts. There was no indication of trouble in We are in need of 3rd grade teachers on Sunday mornings,
their 23 years of marriage. He was gone frequently, but and we also need substitute teachers on Sunday mornings
never failed to write. When the government sent him to for preschool & children. Please contact Jeremy or Elaine
Okinawa, things began to change. Letters became fewer Henderson for more info or to volunteer.
and farther apart. Finally after weeks of silence, Edith RA Congress Adventure Weekend
received this letter. Dear Edith, I wish there were a March 24-25 at 5 PM
kinder way to tell you this. We are no longer married. at Vineyard Christian Retreat in Ariton, AL
I have fallen love with my servant girl, Aiko. I obtained More info: alsbom.org/events/ra-congress
a quick divorce from you and have married her.
5th and 6th Grade Mission Trip - May 25-27
For most of us this would have been the beginning We will be going on a 3-day journey of missions,
of the end. Not for Edith. She wrote Karl and asked adventure and encountering the ancient biblical world.
if he would simply keep in touch with her. Through Trip meeting: March 22 or 26 at 5 PM in room 126.
occasional writings she learned of two daughters born (You only need to come to one of these meetings.)
to Karl and Aiko. She also learned that Karl was dying
Vacation Bible School - June 12-16
of lung cancer. Karl was not afraid of dying. He was
Operation Arctic by Answers in Genesis
most concerned for his daughters. He hoped they
Family Fun night on Thursday of that week.
would be educated in America.
VBS Workers Meeting: Sunday, April 30
at 3 PM in the Fellowship Hall
So Edith did the unthinkable. Her last gift to Karl
would be peace of mind. She wrote, telling him to STUDENT MINISTRY
send the girls to her. She would give them a home, Cleve Mallory - cmallory@eastmont.org
be a mother, and somehow pay for school.
SUNDAY MORNING LIFE GROUPS
The girls came after Karls death. It wasnt easy Sundays @ 9:20 AM, Explore the Bible: Matthew
financially for the increased family. Expenses and YOUTH ON MISSION (YOM): Sundays @ 5 PM upstairs.
responsibility and her own age made Edith think about
TIMEOUT
the future. She concluded the girls needed their mother.
Student Worship Service at 6:15 PM on Wednesdays. Our
So she wrote Aiko and asked her to come to America.
message series, Overcoming Awkward, focuses on how
When the plane landed Ediths fear of confrontation
we can more effectively share our faith.
turned to compassion when she saw Aiko step off the
plane. She seemed only a frightened little girl. Edith SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE
embraced Aiko and prayed Please help me to love this For most of our students, the week of March 20-24 is
girl as if she were Karl come home. I prayed for him to Spring Break. Be on the lookout for different events
return. Now he has in his two daughters and their gentle and activities throughout that week for those who might
mother whom he loved. Help me God to know that. be around.
SUMMER MISSION TRIP: WIRED
This story staggers our imagination. But this is also June 25-July 1, the student ministry will travel to Dothan
Gods story of us. Through our rebellion and betrayal for its annual mission trip. To register, turn in a completed
He loves us still. When you love deeply, you live form (located upstairs) with a $50 deposit. The total cost
differently. for the week is $300 per person. Registration deadline is
April 16.
Ill see you Sunday, GRADUATE RECOGNITION
Sunday, May 7, is Graduate Recognition Sunday. Save the
date!! And be on the lookout for info packets being mailed
to the families of all Eastmont graduating seniors.

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 COLLEGE & CAREER MUSIC & WORSHIP
Gene Kim - gkim@eastmont.org Lance Maddox - lmaddox@eastmont.org

Home Groups: Dinner & Bible Study Passion Play Rehearsal Schedule
Home Groups will meet on Tuesday at 7 PM for dinner Sunday, March 19; Noon
and Bible study at the Corums (1243 Cedric Ct.) Build Sets / Scenery
Sunday Night Small Groups Monday, March 27; 6 PM
Will meet in the college room at 5 PM. Well be studying Drama - (Jesus, Disciples, Soldiers & Pharisees)
the topic of Clarifying the Bible, an overview of how the
Tuesday, March 28; 6 PM
Bible fits together in perfect unity.
Drama - (ALL Crowd, Jesus, Disciples, Soldiers & Pharisees)
Help Wanted Wednesday, March 29; 6 PM
Looking for individuals or Life Groups to help provide a Orchestra, Choir & Speaking Parts Only
meal for our students on Tuesday nights. Please contact
Heather Hill for more info (334-868-8139) Thursday, March 30; 6 PM
Choir - Rehearse Staging
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
If you would like to be involved with this years Passion Play,
Saturday, April 15 beginning at 9AM. Cost is $30/team.
please contact Lance Maddox (277-6300) or Jayne Love
All proceeds go to missions. Sign up in the church office.
(322-4136) for more information.

WOMENS MINISTRY The Eastmont Choir Needs YOU!

Now is a great time to be apart of the ADULT CHOIR.
Upcoming Womens Ministry Events
The PASSION PLAY is just around the corner. (April 8th
Paint Your Soul - Thursday, June 22, 2017
& 9th). We rehearse every Wednesday at 6 PM. Call
Golden Girls Brunch - Saturday, August 26, 2017
Gayla or Lance if you have any questions at 277-6300.
For more information, contact Patty Dean at
pahtee1978@yahoo.com
Tech Team Volunteers Needed
We need service-minded worship leaders on our TECH
WELCOME TO EASTMONT TEAM They run Sound, Lights & Video for all of our
Vicki Ledet (3/5/17) services and special services/ events held at Eastmont.
by Transfer of Letter Students are welcome and training is provided If you
think you might be interested, let us know! Call Gayla or
Eddy Williams (3/12/17)
Lance if you have any questions at 277-6300.
by Transfer of Letter
SENIOR ADULTS
SYMPATHY TO... Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org
Evelyn Wambles in the loss of her husband, J.D.
Wambles, on March 14, 2017. Volunteers Needed - Angels for the Elderly
Volunteers needed once a month to fill a slot on
MISSIONS Wednesdays at 10 AM. We need someone who can play
Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org (international) the piano or guitar and someone to share a scripture or
Gene Kim - gkim@eastmont.org (local / national) devotional thought. Please contact Marie Coley (264-9161)
Missions Yard Sale - April 1 or Jayne Love (277-5305) for more information.
Please begin setting aside your gently used items to
Forever Young - Tuesday, March 21, 2017
donate for our upcoming yard sale. Well begin accepting
at 10:00 AM in room 205; Covered Dish Luncheon
donations after the 2nd service on Sunday, March 26.
Special Guest: Billy Dickey / Cleve Mallory
Hope for Haiti
Next meeting will be Sunday, April 2nd at 4pm in Room April - Date Change - Forever Young will meet on the
110. Please turn in your $200 deposit to Gene ASAP. 4th Tuesday, April 25, due to the nurses conference.
Special Guest: Forever Young Choir
Guatemala Mission Trip Informational Meeting
Sunday, March 19th at 4pm in Room 110. Dates for
the trip are Nov. 17-25. Meeting is for all interested
MISCELLANEOUS
individuals. High school juniors & seniors may travel Thank you notes received by the church are displayed
with a parent/guardian. on the bulletin board outside the church office.

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March 19, 2017 WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP MEAL

March 22, 2017
Sunday, March 19 Sunday, March 26 Hamburgers, French Fries, Baked Beans, Dessert, & Drink
8:10 AM Worship Service 8:10 AM Worship Service
9:20 AM LifeGroups 9:20 AM LifeGroups March 29, 2017
10:30 AM Worship Service 10:30 AM Worship Service Spaghetti, Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Salad, Dessert, & Drink
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, March 20 Monday, March 28
6:00 PM Ladies Bible Study
March 5, 2017 March 12, 2017
6:00 PM Ladies Bible Study Preschool........................... 67 Preschool........................... 59
6:00 PM Revelation Bible Study 6:00 PM Revelation Bible Study
Children............................. 68 Children............................. 60
Students............................. 61 Students............................. 61
Tuesday, March 21 Wednesday, March 29 Adults............................... 564 Adults............................... 525
10:00 AM Forever Young 5:00 PM Outreach Total.................................. 760 Total.................................. 705
5:15 PM Fellowship Meal
Wednesday, March 22 6:00 PM Adult Choir WEEKLY GIVING
Orchestra Practice
5:00 PM Outreach
6:15 PM Timeout (youth)
March 5, 2017 March 12, 2017
5:15 PM Fellowship Meal General Budget General Budget
Mission Groups
6:00 PM Adult Choir $49,810.73 $25,075.60
Prayer Meeting
Orchestra Practice Emergency Fund Emergency Fund
6:15 PM Timeout (youth) $2,854.00 $1,567.00
Mission Groups Thursday, March 30
Prayer Meeting 10:00 AM Bible Study BUS MINISTRY
March 19, 2017 March 26, 2017
Thursday, March 23 Mark Luker - 271-2423 Bobby Edmond - 398-3208
10:00 AM Thursday Bible Study
BUILDING LOCK-UP
March 19, 2017 March 26, 2017
Danny McDonald & Mike Atcheson Julian Prince & Richard Cartwright

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