PAGE 1

Volume 23, Number 18 September 14, 2014 www.eastmont.org

A Look Inside...
From Your
Pastor
Page 2
Childrens Event
Calendar
Page 2
Student Ministry
Envelope Fundraiser
Page 3
SOS Ministry
Opportunities
Page 3
UPCOMING EVENTS AT EASTMONT
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! YOU DONT WANT TO MISS OUT!
Guatemala Mission Trip
September 26 - October 3
1,001 Blessings
Troughout the month of October
Operation Christmas Child Kickoff
Sunday, October 19
Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 26
High Attendance Sunday
November 2
Election Day
Tuesday, November 4 (Eastmont is a polling location)
Operation Christmas Child Dedication
Sunday, November 16
Christmas Festival
Saturday, December 6
Orchestra Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 14
Christmas Eve Vespers Service
Wednesday, December 24
Mens Fellowship Breakfast
Sunday, December 28 (8:00 AM)
Guatemala Mission Trip
Trunk or Treat
Christm
as Festival
Operation Christmas
Child
PAGE 2
THURSDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
Te Explicit Gospel by Matt Chandler. Join us as we
examine how the Gospel is relevant for Christians as
well as non-believers. Begins at 7 PM at the Lukers.
Text Gene (678-524-7949) for more info.
HELP WANTED
College Students love to eat. We love college students.
Terefore we feed college students. Every Tursday
night we ofer a meal & a Bible study and we could
use some help. Well take anything from a home-
cooked meal to pizza or hot dogs. If you (or your
class) can help, please call Cathy Luker at 244-1077.
Passion Conference in Atlanta, Jan. 2-4
Come join us with Louie Giglio, Francis Chan, Chris
Tomlin, Matt Redman, and 20,000 college students in
a God-exalting experience like no other. Cost is $225/
student, but FIRST-TIME ATTENDEES GO FOR
$50! Spots are limited so contact Gene to reserve one
today.
When Mother Teresa was a child she would
come home from school and fnd several
strangers eating at the dinner table. Who are
these people? she asked. Tey are distant
kinsmen. Her mother replied. Te truth was they
were the poor her mother was helping.
We cant help every person, cause or church,
but we can help some. John M. Buchannan
said, Nobody gets into heaven without a letter
of reference from the poor. Tat may not be
doctrinally correct, but Jesus does expect us to
help whenever we can. Be a blessing!
We have several men that have agreed to
serve as a deacon if approved by the church.
David Melton, Donnie Walker and Jim Meacham
will serve as Administrative Deacons. Tere are
also seven men to be ordained. With the churchs
approval on September 17, the following men,
Ray Berry, Dale Brown, Johnny Lachney, Buddy
Mesaris, Garrett Payton, Brian Robinson, and
Clint Sides will meet with an ordination council
on September 21. Tese are all devoted followers
of Christ and love this church. Pray for them and
this ministry.
Our Minister of Music Search Committee
continues to work hard. Tere have been many
interviews, much prayer and meaningful
conversations. We have had several promising
individuals, but God did not lead in that
direction. Keep praying.
I could use your help! Our next membership
class is this Sunday, September 14 at 9:20 a.m. It
is a great class and many prefer to join Eastmont
this way. Would you ofer to accompany a guest
who has been visiting here? Maybe they are in
your Sunday School class or perhaps youve seen
them in worship. A personal invitation can make
all the diference. We also have an evening class
planned for September 21 at 5:00 p.m. Tanks in
advance.
Forever Young
September 16; 10 AM in room 205;
Covered Dish Meal
Special Guest: Dr. Rick Evans, Pastor Dalraida Baptist
September 21-28th - RA Can Food Drive, benefting
Forest Park Ministry Center.
September 27th - GA trip to FBC Selma learning
about Kathleen Mallory.
October 10-11 - Missions Conference @ WorldSong,
1st-6th grade, $10 due September 21st, covers lodging,
meals, travel. Need money for a meal on Saturday as
we travel home. Parental chaperones are welcomed.
We are very thankful for our family of believers here
at Eastmont, their support of missions, and their
desire to teach our children. Tus our cost for the
Childrens Mission Conference has been lowered to
only $10 per person.
Boys and Girls, you do not want to miss out on going
back to camp with us in October to WorldSong! We are
going to be learning about missions in the Ivory Coast
and Jeremy will be hiking the mountain with you to
the cross!
PAGE 3
Singles Beach Retreat
October 10-13, 2014
at High Pointe Resort in Panama City Beach
Te cost will be $150. A non-refundable deposit of
$50 is due no later than Sunday, August 31. More info
in Sunday School.
New Ladies Discipleship Classes
Ruth & Esther An 8-week Womens Precept Bible
Study. Dont despair, theres Hope. Study will start
October 5, 2014. Contact Donna Clements at
334-833-2394 for more information.
Children of the Day by Beth Moore, began on
Sunday, August 17, at 4:30 PM. Led by Cretia Pugh
in room 129. Contact Cretia if you need childcare.
Te Shelter of Gods Promises by Sheila Walsh
began Wednesday, August 20. Led by Ashley
Meldrum in room 110.
SOS Ministry Opportunities
Saturday, September 13; 6am - Noon
SOS will be selling items at the Hispanic
Yard sale here at Eastmont.
October 3-12
Alabama SOS at the Alabama National Fair
October 17-19
Alabama SOS at Talladega Superspeedway (NASCAR
Sprint Cup Series)
Guatemala Mission Trip Meeting
Our next scheduled meeting will be September 21,
at 3:30 PM in room 110.
Thank You
As I sat down to thank people for their prayers,
cards, phone calls, food and visits for Marie, I quickly
realized Id be at it for quite some time and the
odds were pretty good I would miss someone. Te
outpouring of love and caring she received for the
last few months prior to her joining the Lord was
tremendous, and I cant begin to tell you how much
she and I appreciated and marveled at the compassion
and kindness you have shown to us. Tere still seems
to be some confusion about donations made to the
church made in her name and I sincerely apologize
for that. Any donations made to Eastmont in Maries
name will go to the Homebound Ministry, unless, of
course, you specify otherwise. Its an honor to be a
part of such a loving family of God. Tank you from
the bottom of my heart. God bless you all.
- Chuck (and Marie)
Life Touch Portrait Sign-Up
For our new members or if you were unable to have
your picture made for our last directory, you will have
an opportunity to sign-up for Tuesday or Wednesday,
September 16-17 from 1:00 - 8:30 PM. Contact Diana
Griggs at 334-272-2023 to schedule your appointment
today!
New Class for Young Professionals
Recently graduated college? Starting out life on your
own? Ten weve got the class for you. Tis class is
taught by the Corums and the Klepacs in room 116.
Single Adult Luau
Saturday, September 20 at the home of Joe & Shay
Torrillo. Supper is at 5:30 p.m. Come early & swim in
the pool. Wear beach or Hawaiian dress. More details
& sign-up in Sunday School.
Winter Retreat will be December 27-30
in Pigeon Forge, TN Cost: $100/person
Registration forms available now.
Disciple Now Weekend
will be February 20-22, 2015
Focus on Missions
Sunday nights from 5-6 PM in the TimeOut Room
Envelope Fundraiser
to beneft Student Ministry
Summer Missions. Envelopes will
be out starting September 21.
PAGE 4
September 14, 2014
Sunday, September 14
8:10 AM Worship Service
9:20 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM Worship Service
5:00 PM Discipleship
Tuesday, September 16
10:00 AM Forever Young
5:30 PM Aerobics
Wednesday, September 17
5:00 PM Outreach
5:15 PM Fellowship Meal
6:15 PM Adult Choir
Orchestra Practice
Timeout (youth)
6:30 PM Mission Groups
Prayer Meeting
Mens Small Groups
Thursday, September 18
5:30 PM Aerobics
_____________________
Sunday, September 21
8:10 AM Worship Service
9:20 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM Worship Service
5:00 PM Discipleship
Tuesday, September 23
5:30 PM Aerobics
Wednesday, September 24
5:00 PM Outreach
5:15 PM Fellowship Meal
6:15 PM Adult Choir
Orchestra Practice
Timeout (youth)
6:30 PM Mission Groups
Prayer Meeting
Mens Small Groups
Thursday, September 25
5:30 PM Aerobics
September 17, 2014
Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes,
Green Beans, Salad, Dessert, Drink,
Bonus: Carrots
September 24, 2014
Fried Chicken, Rice & Gravy, Black Eyed Peas,
Salad, Dessert, Drink, Bonus: Turnip Greens
$5/Adult $2/Children (Max. $15/family)

September 14, 2014
Chris Owens In Christ Alone
Sanctuary Choir & Forever Young Choir
Goodbye World Goodbye
By Faith
September 21, 2014
Special Music Jayne Burns
10:30 AM
Sanctuary Choir If You Knew Him
Zack Godwin, soloist
T h e E n c o u r a g e r
E a s t m o n t B a p t i s t C h u r c h
4 5 0 5 A t l a n t a H i g h w a y
M o n t g o m e r y , A l a b a m a 3 6 1 0 9
T e E n c o u r a g e r U S P S N o . 0 1 8 - 8 1 6 i s p u b l i s h e d a n d m a i l e d
b i - w e e k l y b y E a s t m o n t B a p t i s t C h u r c h , 4 5 0 5 A t l a n t a H i g h w a y ,
M o n t g o m e r y , A L 3 6 1 0 9 . P o s t m a s t e r : S e n d a d d r e s s c h a n g e s t o
E n c o u r a g e r , 4 5 0 5 A t l a n t a H i g h w a y , M o n t g o m e r y , A L 3 6 1 0 9 .
P e r i o d i c a l s P o s t a g e P a i d a t M o n t g o m e r y , A L
August 31, 2014
Preschool ..................... 71
Children ....................... 56
Students ....................... 62
Adults ......................... 603
Total ..........................792
September 7, 2014
Preschool ..................... 80
Children ....................... 69
Students ....................... 57
Adults ......................... 668
Total ..........................874
August 31, 2014
General Budget
$27,599.69
Emergency Fund
$2,377.00
September 7, 2014
General Budget
$46,074.87
Emergency Fund
$3,847.00
September 14, 2014
Allen Deal
Ralph Jeferson
Eric Hill
September 21, 2014
Russ Fox
Jerry Gentle
Ronnie & Kathy Kay
September 14, 2014
Mark Luker
271-2423
September 21, 2014
Bobby Edmond
271-4083
Ofce: (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: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/eastmont Twitter: @eastmontbaptist