Volume 25, Number 13

From your
Pastor
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June 26, 2016

A Look Inside...

Kids Summer
Camps
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www.eastmont.org

Forest Park
Ministry Center
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Guatemala T-Shirt
Fundraiser
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FROM YOUR PASTOR

Mike Northcutt - ebc@eastmont.org

CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Jeremy Lynch - jlynch@eastmont.org

This is about financial giving at Eastmont. Dont worry

there isnt a crisis. We are actually doing pretty good. These
are some things God put on my heart and taught me.

GA Camp @ Worldsong

I dont know who first said this, but I have never forgotten
it. You can give without loving, but you cannot love
without giving. That applies to God, church, your spouse
and family. Sometimes love is measured in time, energy,
attention or dollars.

RA Camp @ Worldsong

When I tithe a supernatural exchange takes place in my

heart. God removes greed and selfishness and replaces it
with faith in Him. I like that!

Mom & Me Camp - July 15-16

All Girls Camp - July 18-22
All Boys Camp - July 25-27
Lad & Dad Camp - July 28-30

Montgomery, Missions, & More --> M3

July 4-8 & August 1-5 ; 11:30 AM - 4 PM (After 1J2)

For K4 - 6 Grade (3rd Grade & under must have chaperone)
Bring bag lunch, sunscreen, Bible & prayer journal

Since paying off our building three years ago we have

systematically made repairs to our older, neglected
building. These included leaking roofs, 40 year old boiler,
broken sidewalks, and five air conditioners. In a few days
we will resurface a 27 year old parking lot.

5th & 6th Grade Bible Studies

These repairs have been expensive, costing over $300K.

But God is so good. Because of Gods provisions, your
generosity and wise Deacon Leadership, we have the funds
to do all this and more.

5 -7 PM @ the Lynchs (4077 Camellia Dr.)

For ALL preschool & children invited.
Bounce houses, balls, & much more fun in store!

I work out of an office that I did not pay for. I park my car
on a lot someone else bought. Generous believers years
ago tithed, and I now enjoy the results. We are doing the
same for the next generation that follows. We all sit in the
spiritual shade of trees we did not plant.
The gifts the Magi gave to baby Jesus seem so impractical
to me. What baby wants frankincense? He needs a Jewish
action figure of David with a slingshot. But stop and think
about it. How would a poor, minimum wage carpenter,
who is a newly wed, and just paid a tax bill, afford a trip
to Egypt and live there for several years? The Wise Mens
gifts were just what Mary and Joseph needed to help them
escape the genocide that came.
A military couple was stationed in Montgomery in 1999,
when we started the worship center. They had saved
money for a house for years. They prayed and God led
them to give their down payment to Eastmont. They
moved away before the sanctuary was completed. They
told me Gods house is more important than our own.
Some people have it backwards. They have invited Jesus to
follow them around and bless them. But so many of you
have it right. You follow Him, not Jesus following you. This
is shown in many ways. You can give without loving but
you cant love without giving. You are not just a fan you
are a follower that gives.
Jesus said Where your treasure is, there your heart will
be also. It is obvious to me where Eastmonts heart is. You
have given so people, some not yet born, might be saved in
this place.

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Tuesday, June 28; 5:30-7:30 PM

Girls @ the Loves (1224 Lyman Ct.) Swimming included
Boys @ the Lynchs (4077 Camellia Dr.) Ultimate Frisbee

July 24 - End of Summer Ice Cream Bash

STUDENT MINISTRY

David Shelnutt (Interim Student Minister) - dshelnutt@eastmont.org

Small Group Bible Study

Life Groups-Sundays at 9:20 AM, for all students,

Explore the Bible: Acts

Guys Bible Study

Tuesdays at 8:00 PM. Contact David for info.

Summer Mission Trip

June 27-July 2 in Charleston, SC

We will load up the buses on Sunday, leave Monday at 6 AM

1J2 Dates - July 4-8, August 1-3

Super Summer - July 11-15

COLLEGE & CAREER

Gene Kim - gkim@eastmont.org

Summer of Service - Thursday nights

6/23 Rockin Jump
6/30 Reality & Truth Ministries
7/7 1J2 worship

Beach Retreat - July 22-24

At Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Center

in Panama City, FL. Cost is $75. Payment due July 17.

Lip Sync Contest

After 1J2 worship on Thursday, July 7 at 9 PM

SENIOR ADULTS
Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org

Forever Young

Tuesday, July 19, at 10 AM in room 205.

Special Guest: Lance Maddox & Family
Covered dish lunch to follow.

Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights

SINGLE ADULTS
Art Long - along@eastmont.org

Upcoming Events

July 23 - Mystery Trip - Cost TBD

August - Sunday Luncheon, Singles Luau
September - Movie Night
October - Beach Trip

December 15-16, 2016

Single Occupancy - $200 Double Occupancy - $145/ea.
Accommodations at the Mountain Creek Inn
Dinner, breakfast, Fantasy in Lights and 3 hour guided
tour of the gardens included. Contact Cheryl Wells if
youre interested in the trip.

WELCOME TO EASTMONT

Fall Senior Adult Retreat

MISCELLANEOUS

at Shocco Springs Conference Center

October 10-12, 2016
Approx. cost: $150-$170/person, includes 2 nights & 7
meals. A $50 deposit is due at sign up. Deadline to sign
up and pay deposit is July 10. Please contact Cheryl Wells
to reserve your spot.

Reds Little School House

August 19, 2016

Lunch & Shopping Trip to Sikes & Kohn Country Mall.
Cost: $15/person. Please pay Billy Dickey to reserve your
spot.

Antiquities Center in LaGrange, GA

October 7, 2016
an interactive museum of daily life in Biblical times.
Cost: $40/person

Golden Isles of Georgia - Final Payment Due July 11

MISSIONS

Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org (international)

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

T-Shirts Supporting Guatemala Mission Trip

Will be available in the long hallway

on Sundays. Cost is $20 for S-XL.
$25 for 2XL-3XL. Also can be
purchased by contacting Bro. Gene
(gkim@eastmont.org).

Guatemala Mission Trip Meeting

Meeting on Sunday, June 26 at 4 PM in Room 110.

Next meeting July 17 at 4 PM. Need color copies of
passports ASAP.

Forest Park Ministry Center donations

June is Eastmonts month to collect food and other items

for the ministry center. Canned foods, cereal, rice, baby
diapers, etc., are some of the items well be collecting.

Dennis and Donna Robinson (6/19/16)

by Transfer of Letter

Church-Wide Biscuits Game

Sunday, July 31 @ 5:35 PM

Bark in the Park (pets welcome) &
Kids night (crafts & pre-game catch on the field)
Montgomery Biscuits vs the Jackson Generals
Tickets: $5/each
Call the church office at 277-6300 for more information or
to get your tickets.
Gayla Reaves & Randy Hall
invite you to share in our happiness
as we exchange marriage vows
July 16, 2016
at two oclock in the afternoon
at Eastmont Baptist Church
Reception to follow in Fellowship Hall
No gifts, please.

Clothes Hangers Needed

Friendship Mission is opening a thrift store to help fund

their ministry to the homeless in Montgomery. They are
in need of clothes hangers. Please place any donations of
hangers in ministry baskets.

Food Service Ministry

We are in need of at least one lady to help with the food

ministry on Wednesday night. Margaret Philhower is
a great team leader and has a need for help on her 3rd
Wednesday week. We work hard and have a lot of fun
with lots of fellowship. Call Linda Beard at 272-3924 if
you would be willing to serve in this ministry.

Equip - Leadership Training of Alabama WMU

July 22-23 at Shocco Springs
Training for Missions Leaders - Mission Friends, GAs,
RAs and Women on Mission. If youre interested in
attending, please contact Karen Bush at 277-6300 or
kbush@eastmont.org.
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June 26, 2016

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

Sunday, June 26

Worship Service
Sunday School
Membership Class
Worship Service
Discipleship
Membership Class

Monday, June 27

6:00 PM

Ladies Bible Study

Sunday, July 3

8:00 AM
Mens Breakfast
9:20 AM
Sunday School
10:30 AM Combined Worship Service
No Evening Activities

Monday, July 4

Happy Independence Day

Church Office Closed

Tuesday, June 28

6:00 AM
5:30 PM

Wednesday, June 29

6:00 PM
6:15 PM

6:00 AM
5:30 PM

Insanity Workout
Aerobics

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

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

Thursday, June 30

6:00 AM
10:00 AM
5:30 PM

Insanity Workout
Bible Study
Aerobics

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP MEAL

Tuesday, July 5

Insanity Workout
Aerobics

Wednesday, July 6

Adult Choir
Orchestra Practice
Prayer Meeting
No other evening activities due to
paving the parking lot.

6:00 AM
10:00 AM
5:30 PM

Thursday, July 7

Insanity Workout
Bible Study
Aerobics

June 29, 2016

Chicken Tenders, Mac & Cheese, Lima Beans, Salad, Dessert, & Drink

July 6, 2016

No Wednesday Night Meal due to paving the parking lot.

$5/Adult

$2/Children

(Max. $15/family)

SUNDAY SCHOOL TOTALS

June 12, 2016

Preschool........................... 77
Children............................. 65
Students............................. 63
Adults............................... 594
Total.................................. 799

June 19, 2016

Preschool........................... 74
Children............................. 76
Students............................. 54
Adults............................... 577
Total.................................. 781

WEEKLY GIVING

June 12, 2016

June 19, 2016

General Budget
$25,915.09
Emergency Fund
$1,852.00

June 26, 2016

General Budget
$23,206.06
Emergency Fund
$1,435.00

BUS MINISTRY

Joe Torrillo - 272-5439

July 3, 2016

Mike Wilkerson - 462-9424

BUILDING LOCK-UP

June 26, 2016

Kent Harwell & Kent Johnson

July 3, 2016

Rick Jones & Garrett Payton

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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