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From Your Junior Senior Women’s Ministry Pursue
Pastor Banquet GLO Conference
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 From Your Pastor
Mike Northcutt - mnorthcutt@eastmont.org
When you love deeply, you will live differently. Washing
windows is not my ideal activity on a rare day off. But
when my wife mentions she prefers clean windows, I
gladly help. Why would God leave eternity, be born in a
stable, and eventually give His life for us on a cross? He
loves us deeply. By the way, loving you is not just what
God does, it is who He is.
Once again you have demonstrated your deep love for
Christ and his church. Thanks to God’s blessings and your
generosity, we exceeded our Lottie Moon Mission Offer-
ing. Though all of this offering goes to missionaries (none
of it stays here), we will still be blessed by God for such
generosity. Love deeply - live differently.
Our students will be on Winter Retreat this weekend. I
sometimes call these a “Winter Advance” instead of re-
treat. We often hear God’s call when we are in a different
situation. I did. It was fifty years ago I heard God’s call to
ministry while on a Winter Retreat (Advance).
An exhausted housewife told her doctor about her hus-
band’s loud snoring. “Does he keep you awake?,” the
doctor asked. “Not just me,” she replied. “He keeps the
entire church awake.” One of my tasks as a pastor is to
keep the church spiritually awake. Over time a church can
settle into a dull routine. We start doing church instead of
being the church. We are not like that, but it is good to be
on guard.
Home Improvement Weekend is going to be great. Every
generation will be guided, challenged and inspired. I hope
you are praying and expecting God to strengthen your
life.
My mother once told me how she grew up with a dirt
front yard. Whenever special company would come by
she and her sisters would have to rake the yard with tree
branches to make it look smooth. I remember saying to
her, “But mom, it was just dirt.” She nodded in agree-
ment and said, “But it was nice looking dirt.” She then
pointed to my cluttered, messy room and said, “Keep it
nice.” Christ enables anyone to be more and better than
what we are. Truth is, Jesus not only makes us nice, He
also makes us new.
Over the holiday, several of you lost loved ones. My heart
goes out to you. Two of these precious saints from East-
mont were Linda Parham and Annie Hodnett. Both had
been sick for a while, but were able to attend Eastmont
just days prior to passing. They were faithful to the finish.
I am also proud of the love and support this church shows
to one another. Because you love deeply you also live
differently.
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Children’s Ministry
Jeremy Lynch - jlynch@eastmont.org
We are still in need of loving adults (males too) during
Preschool Worship once a month at the 10:30 am service.
1st Sunday Bed Babies - Thank you Mary Jane Holley &
Linda Blocker
1st Sunday 2 Year Olds - 1 volunteer
2nd Sunday 2 Year Olds - 1 volunteer
3rd Sunday Toddlers & 2 Year Olds - 2 volunteers
3rd Sunday 4 Year Olds - 1 volunteer
4th Sunday Bed Babies & 2 year olds - 2 volunteers
2nd Sunday Toddlers - 2 volunteers @ 8:10 service
Sunday Morning Teacher/Coordinator Meetings
Breakfast @ 8 AM, Room 313. This is a vital Team Meeting
that builds unity and provides insight into our growth. Our
upcoming meetings: Jan. Feb. 3rd, March 10, April 7
Basketball - K– 3rd 6:00 pm @ Eastern Hills Baptist.
4th - 6th grade on Saturdays @ True Divine. K - 2nd grade
practice on Sunday @ 4:00 pm.
Bible Drill - Sundays @ 4:00 pm in Fellowship Hall
Alabama Bible Drill Retreat @ Shocco Springs Jan. 25 - 26
Cost: $60. Deadline to register is January 21st
Children’s Mission Explosion - February 9th @ FBC
Prattville. For GA girls grades 1-6. Cost is $10 and includes
transportation, lunch and t-shirt. Sign up through GAs.
Eastmont Pinewood Derby - February 10th
Following 10:30 service. Lunch provided.
Associational Pinewood Derby - February 3rd @ Dalraida
Baptist Church, 1:30 pm
Senior Adult Ministry
Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org
Forever Young
Tuesday, February 19
10:00am in room 205
Our special guest will be Cleve Mallory
Covered dish lunch to follow.
Junior/ Senior Banquet
February 12 – 6pm Fellowship Hall
$10 per person – Reservations Required
Roast beef, mashed potatoes /gravy, field peas, salad and
desert (Meal catered by Gail’s Down the Street)
Please contact Ashley in church office no later than Feb-
ruary 5th to make your reservation. “Elvis” will be in the
building. Questions contact Billy Dickey
Sympathy to...
• The family of Annie Hodnett who passed away on
December 30, 2018.
 Student Ministry
Cleve Mallory - cmallory@eastmont.org
TIMEOUT MESSAGE SERIES
Join us Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. in January for our mes-
sage series, "SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES: Following Christ in
my Daily Life."
WINTER RETREAT
The Strength to Stand Conference is January 19-21. Those
attending will leave Saturday at 6:00 a.m. Call Cleve or
Karen with any inquiries.
PANCAKE MISSION TRIP FUNDRAISER
Wednesday, February 6, the student ministry will prepare
and serve a special Family Pancake Supper with dona-
tions helping offset the cost of the Summer mission trip.
DISCIPLE NOW WEEKEND
DNow Weekend is February 15-17. The cost for the
weekend is $40. Registration is officially open
online. Check the student ministry website and Facebook
page for registration link.
SUMMER MISSION TRIP
June 23-29, 2019, the student ministry will travel to St.
Louis, Missouri, to partner with Street Reach St. Lou-
is. The cost is $300 per person. Registration will open this
month.
College & Career Ministry
Gene Kim - gkim@eastmont.org
Pursue Conference
Feb. 22-23. Collegiate conference hosted by Eastmont.
Topic: Tell the Story
Puerto Rico Mission Trip
March 8-15. Campus outreach and disaster relief. Cost
TBD. Contact Gene for more info.
Mosaic
Will be on the last Sunday night of each month. Meets at
Cloverdale Baptist at 8pm. First meeting Jan. 27.
Home Groups
Begins Thursday Jan. 24 at 7pm at the Kim’s house (4023
Johnstown Dr). Study will be Letters to the Church by Fran-
cis Chan.
Missions
Lottie Moon Offering
Thank you for your generous and sacrificial giving to-
ward the Lottie Moon offering. For the first time in
many years, our church surpassed the Hallelujah goal of
$40,000! Even as the offering ends, please continue to
offer your prayers to our missionaries (including Jamie &
Lauren Buckley) serving all across the world. Let’s hold
the rope as they go down into the well!
Music & Worship Ministries
Lance Maddox— lmaddox@eastmont.org
WORSHIP CHOIR
We are beginning preparations for The Montgomery
Passion Play. Get in touch with the Music and Worship
Office if you are interested in being a part of the drama,
choir or orchestra for this wonderful Easter Program.
STUDENT CHOIR
Student Choir rehearses every Sunday at 4PM in the
choir suite.
Student Jam
February 10, 12-4
Meet in the Choir Suite for pizza and “battle of the
bands”. Whether you play an instrument, want to or
just come hang out.... everyone is welcome!
Students Lead Worship
February 17
Our students band and choir will lead worship in the
8:10 and 10:30 services.
KIDZ CHOIR
Kidz Choir Lock-In
Friday, February 1-2
1st-6th Grade children will meet at the church Friday
night, February 1, for fun and our final rehearsal for
Parablelooza!
Come support our children as they present PARABLE-
LOOZA on Feb 3 at 10:30. Both preschool and 1st-6th
Grade Choirs will perform in this service. The children
and leaders have worked hard and it will be a blessing!
Women’s Ministry
G.L.O (Girls Lunch Out)
Saturday, February 9th ~ 11 AM ~ Fellowship Hall
Women will be split into groups of 6-8 to go for lunch at
various restaurants in Montgomery (Dutch treat).
This is a fun way to make new friends and get to know
the amazing women at Eastmont.
Miscellaneous
Thank you notes received by the church are displayed on
the bulletin board outside the church office.
Thursday Morning Bible Study
10:00 am—11:30 am Room 112
Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby
Workbooks are $20. For more information or to order a
book call Marge Korb @ 833-2392.
Church Family Ministry
Our fund to assist our church family with financial needs
is depleted. Please consider making a donation by desig-
nating “Family Ministry” on your offering envelope.
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January 20, 2019 WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP MEAL

January 23, 2019
Sunday, January 20 Sunday, January 27 Baked Chicken, Green Beans, Yellow Rice, Salad, Dessert & Drink
8:10 AM Worship Service 8:10 AM Worship Service $5/Adult $2/Children (Max. $15/family)
9:20 AM LifeGroups 9:20 AM LifeGroups January 30, 2019
10:30 AM Worship Service 10:30 AM Worship Service Hamburgers, French Fries, Baked Beans, Salad, Dessert & Drink
5:00 PM Discipleship 5:00 PM Discipleship $5/Adult $2/Children (Max. $15/family)
Wednesday, January 23 Wednesday, January 30
5:00 PM Wednesday Night Meal 5:00 PM Wednesday Night Meal WEEKLY GIVING
6:00 PM Adult Choir 6:00 PM Adult Choir
December 30, 2018 January 6, 2019
Orchestra Practice Orchestra Practice
General Budget General Budget
6:15 PM Timeout (youth) 6:15 PM Timeout (youth)
$68,717.51 $38,941 .50
Mission Groups Mission Groups
Emergency Fund Emergency Fund
Prayer Meeting Prayer Meeting
$1,305.00 $2,010.00
Thursday, January 24 Thursday, January 31
Lottie Moon Mission Offering - $43,680.68
10:00 AM Bible Study 10:00 AM Bible Study

LIFEGROUP TOTALS

BUILDING LOCK UP January 6, 2019 January 13, 2019

Preschool……………….…...73 Preschool……………….…...60
January 20, 2019 January 27, 2019 Children……………….……..67 Children……………….……..71
Julian Prince & Richard Cartwright Joe Torrillo & Lyndol Williamson
Students…………….……….67 Students…………….……….70
Adults……………….………524 Adults……………….………480
BUS MINISTRY
Total………………….……..731 Total………………….……..631
January 20, 2019 January 27, 2019
Mark Luker - 271-2423 Bobby Edmond - 398-3208

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