Volume 24, Number 8

From Your
Pastor
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VBS Workers
Meeting
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April 19, 2015

A Look Inside...

Guatemala
Mission Trip
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www.eastmont.org

Pen Pals for

Christian Mentoring
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FROM YOUR PASTOR

Mike Northcutt - ebc@eastmont.org

I once visited a family that had twenty-nine
cats. And thats just inside the mobile home. There
were a dozen more by the front steps.

Here is the thing. Every one of the cats had
been rescued. All were injured, sick or abandoned at
one time. Some of you have pets like that.

Fred Craddock was with his young children
when they saw a small kitten on the side of the road.
Pick it up daddy. Its gonna die. Reluctantly he
stops. The kitten is skin and bones, sore-eyed and
full of fleas. When he reaches down to pick it up, the
kitten bristles, and bares its claws. Hiss.

Three weeks later the kitten is clean, strong
and healthy. Now the kitten rubs gently against
Freds leg. No claws or hissing. He arches his back to
receive a caress. It is not the small frightened kitten
anymore.

Fred Craddock then writes. You know as
well as I what made the difference. Not too long ago
God reached out a hand to bless me and my family.
When God did, I looked at that hand; it was covered
with scratches.

While taking a test at Samford University,
Dr. Edwards ask us a bonus question. Who is the
maintenance man in our chapel? No one seemed
to know. He then said. In ministry you will meet
many people. They all are important. They all need
to be noticed and loved. Ill always remember that
day. I also left class to meet Daniel as he swept the
sidewalk.

While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

(Romans 5:8)

Ill see you Sunday at the rescue mission.

P.S. Praise the Lord for the nine baptisms we had on

Easter Sunday.

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CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Jeremy Lynch - jlynch@eastmont.org

Regional Bible Drill at Eastmont

Sunday, April 19th - for all who qualified at the Association

Drill. Registration at 1:30 PM and begins at 2:00 PM.

Operation Christmas Child

Tuesday, April 21st - Want to learn more ways about how

God is using Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts
to impact lives? Come see and hear these amazing Godstories, Room 205, 6-8 PM here at Eastmont.

All Workers VBS Meeting

Sunday, April 26th - in the Fellowship Hall, 3:30 PM. Say

YES to VBS: Son Sparks Lab. This years theme is a Science
Lab, June 15-19th!

Complimentary Mothers Day Family photos

Sunday, May 10th - will be made here at Eastmont on

Sunday morning.

Parent/Child Dedication

Sunday, June 21st - Our next parent/child dedication will be

on Fathers Day during the 2nd service. As fathers we have a
special calling to love and lead our family.

STUDENT MINISTRY
Steve Robinson - srobinson@eastmont.org

Super Summer Alabama is July 13-17

Be 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 available in the youth hall and
need to be turned in by April 26.
If you are interested in sponsoring a student, please
contact Steve.

Mission Trip Fundraiser: Youth Dinner/Auction

May 2, 2015
Tickets are $10. If you have a product/service/item you
would like to donate, please contact Karen Bush in the
church office at 277-6300.

YEC (Youth Evangelism Conference)

at Samford University, July 24-25

Cost is $55/person
(if you go to Super Summer, your cost is only $30)

SENIOR ADULTS
Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org

Forever Young

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 10:00 AM in room 205

Guest Speaker: Dr. Rick Marshall, pastor, Eastern Hills
Baptist Church

THANK YOU

A big thank you to all those who helped volunteer with the
nurses convention at church on April 14. It was very much
appreciated.

COLLEGE & CAREER

Gene Kim - gkim@eastmont.org

Thursday Night Home Groups

Our current series is called Redeeming Relationships.

Well examine what it really means to be in a Godhonoring relationship as well as looking closer at the
blessing of singleness. Well be meeting at the Corums
house (1243 Cedric Ct.)

Graduate Recognition May 3rd

If your college student graduated in December or will

be graduating this Spring, please contact Karen Bush
(kbush@eastmont.org) so that we can recognize them
during this service.

Sunday Night Small Groups - 5pm

Guys are studying 1 Peter in Room 137. Girls are going

through the Bible study What Love Is by Kelly Minter in
the College Room.

WELCOME TO EASTMONT
Nina Vicknet Kynaid
By Statement of Faith

Hunter Barfoot

By Profession of Faith & Baptism

Bailey Barfoot

By Profession of Faith & Baptism

Lavada Chapman

By Profession of Faith & Baptism

Charles K. Lawrence

By Profession of Faith & Baptism

Corey Lawrence

By Profession of Faith & Baptism

Linda Blocker

By Profession of Faith & Baptism

Thang Mang

By Profession of Faith & Baptism

MISSIONS

Larry Conner

Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org (international)

Gene Kim - gkim@eastmont.org (local / national)

By Profession of Faith & Baptism

Guatemala Mission Trip - November 20-28, 2015

MISCELLANEOUS

If 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. Please remember a deposit of $150 and a copy
of your current passport is due by May 17th. Spots are
very limited. Next meeting is 4/26 at 4 PM in Room 110.

Tuscaloosa Mission Trip

July 27-31, 2015

Volunteers needed to help clean, paint and some
light construction work. More details to come soon.
Approximate cost is $50/person. Must be 18 or older.

Mothers Day Ministry Event - May 9

Volunteers needed, especially couples, for a special event

to share the love of Jesus with some hurting
women & children. Ways to help include:
childcare, cooking, cleaning, decorating,
donations, transportation & more!
Contact Karen Bush for more details.

** Car Show for Missions Postponed Until the Fall.

New Directory Inserts Available

Now in the church office!
Recycling for Missions

We are collecting empty inkjet cartridges (no laser or toner

cartridges) and used cell phones (no accessories). Place
these items in the ministry baskets located around the
church. All proceeds go toward Eastmont Mission Trips.
Thank you for recycling for missions.

New Sunday Night Discipleship Class

The Holy Spirit: An Introduction by John Bevere. Who

is the Holy Spirit? What do you know about Him? Do
you know Him personally? Class led by Bobby Mills,
beginning Sunday night, April 19, at 5 PM in room 209.
Contact Bobby Mills (391-2379) if youre interested in
registering.

Pen-pals for Christian Mentoring

We 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.
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The Encourager

Eastmont Baptist Church

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Montgomery, Alabama 36109
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April 19, 2015

8:10 AM
9:20 AM
10:30 AM
6:00 PM

10:00 PM
5:30 PM

Sunday, April 19

Worship Service
Sunday School
Worship Service
Discipleship

Tuesday, April 21

Forever Young
Aerobics

Wednesday, April 22

5:00 PM
5:15 PM
6:15 PM

Outreach
Fellowship Meal
Adult Choir
Orchestra Practice
Timeout (youth)
Mission Groups
Prayer Meeting
Mens Small Groups

6:30 PM

Thursday, April 23

10:00 AM
5:30 PM

8:10 AM
9:20 AM
10:30 AM
5:00 PM

Bible Study
Aerobics

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP MEAL

April 22, 2015

Sunday, April 26

Worship Service
Sunday School
Worship Service
Discipleship Classes

Tuesday, April 28

5:30 PM

Hamburgers, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Dessert, & Drink

Aerobics

Wednesday, April 29

5:00 PM
5:15 PM
6:15 PM

Outreach
Fellowship Meal
Adult Choir
Orchestra Practice
Timeout (youth)
Mission Groups
Prayer Meeting
Mens Small Groups

6:30 PM

Thursday, April 30

10:00 AM
5:30 PM

6:00 PM

Bible Study
Aerobics

Saturday, May 2

Youth Dinner/Auction

April 29, 2015

Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad, Dessert & Drink

$5/Adult

$2/Children

(Max. $15/family)

SUNDAY SCHOOL TOTALS

April 5, 2015

Preschool........................... 84
Children............................. 76
Students............................. 66
Adults............................... 691
Total.................................. 917

April 12, 2015

Preschool........................... 77
Children............................. 59
Students............................. 47
Adults............................... 626
Total.................................. 809

WEEKLY GIVING

April 5, 2015

General Budget
$46,831.23
Emergency Fund
$3,838.00
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

April 19, 2015

Mike Wilkerson
462-9424

April 12, 2015

General Budget
$33,285.73
Emergency Fund
$3,216.33

BUS MINISTRY

$15,669.95

April 26, 2015

Larry Connell
857-2381

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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