Volume 24, Number 12

June 14, 2015

www.eastmont.org

HAPPENING AT EASTMONT
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
Patriotic Service
8:10 AM and 10:30 AM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
Country/Country Concert
Meal at 5 PM Concert at 6 PM
in the Fellowship Hall
SUNDAY, JULY 5
Mens Fellowship Breakfast

with Vietnam Pilot & POW Hank Fowler

Combined Worship at 10:30 AM

No Evening Activities

STUDENT MISSION TRIP TO CHEROKEE, NC

Please be in prayer for the following students & adults
who will be ministering to the people on the Indian
Reservation in Cherokee from June 20-27.
Students: Mackenzie Battaglia, Izzy Blake, India Bond,
Emilee Bowling, Emily Boyd, Grace Bruner, Hope Bruner,
Rion Chon, Chase Cumbie, Katelyn Free, Isaac Garrison,
Emily Gwin, Lauren House, Bethany Huckabee, Chandler
Hughes, Gracie Hughes, Jessie Johnston, Michaela
Knighton, Alexa McGough, Cassie Meyer, Emilyn Meyer,
Samuel Norwood, Alina Ragsdale, Matt Ragsdale, Clay
Richardson, Jaycee Robinson, Jessica Vick, David Walker,
Harris Anne Walker, Tyler Webber
Adults: Karen Bush, Amy Blake, Angi Bowling, Lisa
Bruner, Cliff Huckabee, Steve Robinson, Kevin Rowe,
David Shelnutt, Sandra Vick, Donnie Walker

From Your
Pastor
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A Look Inside...

Upcoming Events
for Children
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1J2 Ministries
Update
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Supplies Needed for

Dental Mission Team
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FROM YOUR PASTOR

Mike Northcutt - ebc@eastmont.org

Will Rogers was right when he said The
government taxes people to build roads, and the
Baptist wear them out going to meetings. If there is
something our church has plenty of it is meetings.
But I sure am proud of you because of last weekend.
We had over 100 of our members not at Eastmont.
Some were in Georgia on a mission trip. Another 70
were at Urban Slide as volunteers. Later this month
our youth will go to North Carolina to serve. It is
good to go to church. It is better being the church.

I have always been touched by the Apostle
Pauls description of his friend Onesiphorus. You
are like a breath of fresh air. (2 Timothy 1:16) God
intended us to be a source of life, support and
encouragement for one another. When someone
told me they didnt need Sunday School, I quickly
said But they need you! Be a refreshing saint.

My first exposure to people who were filled
with the Spirit was oddly-dressed-men and hairin-a-bun women. (The worship service actually
scared me.) Then God filled my heart with His
presence. Wind can sail a ship, produce electricity,
or destroy a city. Wind is powerful. The Holy Spirit
is compared to breath and wind in the Bible. I
sensed that when I worshiped with you last Sunday.
Thank you choir. Thank you Courtney and Jayne.
Thank you congregation. Let everything that hath
breath praise the Lord. (Psalm 150:6)

Piti, piti, wazo fe nich li. That translates:
Little by little the bird builds the nest. You may feel
overwhelmed and facing too many obstacles. Trust
God one step at a time. If God takes care of the
birds, how much more will He care for you.


Ill See You Sunday,

CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Jeremy Lynch - jlynch@eastmont.org

On May 28-30, our 5th-6th grade students did an amazing

job serving in New Orleans, ministering with KidMin Charlie,
learning about ministry opportunities, and representing our
Eastmont Family. Our children and adults shared the gospel
and experienced Gods love in powerful ways! Thank you
for praying for us, packing lunches, and sending us out with
resources to spread the Good News of Jesus! We couldnt have
done it without you. A huge thanks goes out to Jessica Kyser,
Carolyn Kropp, Clay Richardson, Zac Scanlon, and Amanda
Lynch for being chaperones and leading as Christ.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

VBS begins each morning at 9 AM, June 15-19. Come join

us each morning at 8 AM in the worship auditorium (or
wherever the Lord may have you) for prayer as we surrender
this VBS to our Father, praying for salvations & discipleship.
On Thursday night of VBS from 6-8 PM we will have our
Family Fun Night. Please make sure to be there & bring a
friend, neighbor, or loved one. It will be fun for all ages,
which are welcome to attend. Free hot dog supper at 6 PM &
the message of salvation at 7 PM in the worship center.

Parent / Child Dedication

Our next dedication will be on Fathers Day, Sunday, June

21st during the 2nd service. No matter the age of your
child(ren), please contact Karen or Jeremy if you would like
your family to join. Pictures & info due by Friday, June 12.

Tuesday Night Bible Study

Each Tuesday this summer our 4th-6th grade students will

be joining together to study Gods Word, fellowship, play,
and pray. Check out our 252 FB page to learn more.

Upcoming Dates to Remember

July 1 - Country-Country (no RA/GAs, instead we will have

a meal, inflatables, music, and more)
July 6-10 - 1J2 - 9 AM - 3PM, bring brown bag lunch
July 8 - RA 2 Liter Bottle Rockets
July 10-11 - Mom/Daughter Camp at WorldSong
July 15th - RA/GA Water War
July 20-24 - GA Camp at WorldSong
July 27-30 - RA Camp at WorldSong
July 30-August 1 - Dad/Lad Camp at WorldSong
August 2 - Promotion Sunday
Aug 3-7th - 1J2 - 9 AM - 3 PM, bring brown bag lunch

CHECK OUT THE NEW CHILDRENS BULLETINS!

At the bottom of the Sunday morning Childrens Bulletin

it tells you whats happening at Eastmont in the Childrens
Ministry and theres a secret code you can use to go on the
website to play some fun Bible games for free!! Just go to
games.childrensbulletins.com and enter the Secret Code to
unlock the games!
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STUDENT MINISTRY
Steve Robinson - srobinson@eastmont.org

COLLEGE & CAREER

Gene Kim - gkim@eastmont.org

Super Summer Alabama

Thursday Night Home Groups

at Shocco Springs, July 13-17

Remaining balance is due June 14.

Join us for our new study Dont Waste Your Summer. Well
be meeting at the Lukers at 7pm (3961 Hickory Dr).

Summer Mission Trip to Cherokee, NC

Beach Retreat to Panama City Beach

Load buses at 11:30 AM on Saturday, June 20

Contact Steve with any questions you may have.

YEC - Youth Evangelism Conference

July 24-25 @ Samford University

Cost: $55 (Super Summer attendees only pay $25)
Registration forms available in the student ministry area.

MISSIONS

Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org (international)

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

Guatemala Mission Trip - November 20-28, 2015

If youve signed up but havent turned in

your deposit and/or passport, please contact
Gene ASAP. Email Gene fundraiser ideas at
gkim@eastmont.org. Next meeting is June
28 at 4pm in room 110.

Tuscaloosa Mission Trip - July 27-31

Looking for volunteers to do things like build wheelchair

ramps, paint, & serve on local evangelistic teams. No
experience required. Must be 18 or older. Cost is $50. See
Billy Dickey or Gene Kim. Please call the church office to
sign up.

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.

1J2 Update

Thanks to everyone who donated water, snacks,

meals, and financial contributions to help us
make a Kingdom impact this week. Lives are
most definitely being impacted through this
ministry already! Please be in prayer for our
next outings on July 6-10 & August 3-7. If you would like
to contribute, contact me for current needs. You can also
support us with the purchase of $10 t-shirts or window
decals. - Thank you, Eastmont! - Stacy Walker 549-2841
stacygwalker7@gmail.com

July 10-12 at Laguna Beach Christian Retreat.

Cost is $150. Contact Gene for more
information or to sign up.

Pool Party at the Seays House

Thursday, June 25 at 7pm (7506 Mossy Oak Dr).

SENIOR ADULTS
Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org

Forever Young

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 10:00 AM in room 205

**Note Date Change**
Guest Speaker: Sara Dubose (Author & Storyteller)
Covered dish lunch to follow program.

WELCOME TO EASTMONT
Ava Gabrielle Kim (May 31, 2015)
by Profession of Faith and Baptism

MISCELLANEOUS
Charles Buster & Shirley Broadway
50th Anniversary Reception
June 28; 2-4 pm in the Fellowship Hall
no gifts please; regrets 590-4330
Help needed!

We are in need of ladies to help deliver gifts to homebound

members. Call Julia Edwards at 271-0723 if you would
like to help.

Supplies Needed!

A Medical Mission Team is going to a refugee camp in

Central Asia (July 17-26). The dental team needs 2 more
nurses. The team is also in need of 300 toothbrushes &
small tubes of toothpaste (150 children, 150 adult). Cost
of the trip is $800, plus airfare. For more information,
contact Dr. Richardson Alford at 334-324-6392. Please
drop off toothpaste & brushes in room 110 no later than
June 21. Contact Billy Dickey for more information.

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June 14, 2015

Sunday, June 14

8:10 AM
Worship Service
9:20 AM
Sunday School
10:30 AM
Worship Service
5:00 PM
Discipleship
No Childrens Activities

Monday, June 15

9:00 AM

Vacation Bible School

Tuesday, June 16

9:00 AM

Vacation Bible School

Wednesday, June 17

9:00 AM

9:00 AM

6:00 PM

9:00 AM

Vacation Bible School

No Evening Activities

Thursday, June 18

Vacation Bible School

VBS Family Night

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP MEAL

Sunday, June 21

8:10 AM
Worship Service
9:20 AM
Sunday School
10:30 AM
Worship Service
HAPPY FATHERS DAY
No Evening Activities

Monday, June 22
9:00 AM

Women on Mission

Tuesday, June 23

5:30 PM
7:00 PM

Aerobics
Women on Mission

Wednesday, June 24

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

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

6:30 PM

Friday, June 19

Vacation Bible School

Thursday, June 25

10:00 AM
5:30 PM

Bible Study
Aerobics

June 17, 2015

No Wednesday Night Meal this week due to VBS.

June 24, 2015

Beef Tips over Rice, English Peas, Bonus Vegetable: Collard Greens,
Salad, Desert, & Drink
$5/Adult $2/Children (Max. $15/family)

SUNDAY SCHOOL TOTALS

May 31, 2015

June 7, 2015

Preschool........................... 64
Children............................. 62
Students............................. 43
Adults............................... 651
Total.................................. 820

May 24, 2015

Preschool........................... 68
Children............................. 55
Students............................. 47
Adults............................... 691
Total.................................. 861

WEEKLY GIVING
May 31, 2015

General Budget
$18,882.67
Emergency Fund
$1,733.50

General Budget
$30,353.45
Emergency Fund
$2,356.85

June 14, 2015

BUS MINISTRY

Larry Connell - (334) 857-2381

June 21, 2015

Mark Luker - (334) 271-2423

BUILDING LOCK-UP

June 14, 2015

Rick Jones & Garrett Payton

June 21, 2015

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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June 7, 2015

General Budget
$37,095.02
Emergency Fund
$4,468.00