Volume 21, Number 21

October 7, 2012

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Life Chain 2012

October 7, from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Life Chain is a nationwide peaceful demonstration for the sanctity of human life. Please join us as we gather along the Atlanta Highway in front of Eastmont from 2:30-3:30. We will pray together and provide a witness that Jesus Christ and His church is against the killing of the unborn. (more info on page 3) Fall Missions Yard Sale Our fall yard sale is Saturday, October 13. You can donate items the week before from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Shopping begins Saturday at 6 a.m. and a pancake breakfast begins at 7 a.m. All proceeds go to benefit our mission teams. Missions Concert with Dr. Rick Jones Each year we have been blessed by a special concert led by Dr. Rick Jones. This years concert will be Sunday, October 14 at 6:15pm. A gift for missions is encouraged.

From Your Pastor Page 2

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A Look Inside Prayer for our Calling All Trunk or Nation Care Callers Treat Concert Page 3 Page 2 Page 3

40 Days of Prayer Page 3

When I ask a guest or new member what attracted them to Eastmont, I get a variety of responses. Some are looking for a fresh start, a new place to serve, or children/youth ministry for their family. One even told me they were confused and thought this was Frazer. Yet the number one reason people tell me they come to Eastmont is because someone invited them. We are calling it 1,001 Blessings Over the Month of October Im asking you, our church, to intentionally provide 1,001 blessings to others. The possibilities are enormous: an encouraging note, a caring visit, a modest gift, an affirming compliment or some act of service. Ask God to guide you. On November 4, we would like you to share in your Sunday School class about a blessing you either gave or received during the month. The Rock-A-Thon for Dozier school exceeded our expectations. Thanks to so many who made it possible, especially Ed Bowman and our senior adult ministry. Pray for several special events this month. Ill be going with our Carpenters for Christ next week. Also pray for Trunk or Treat and Judgment House which is being sponsored by several area churches. We always appreciate Rick Jones and his annual concert that benefits missions. Deciding for whom to vote for president is not easy. Two criteria I use are competency and values. However you make your decision, be sure to pray and be involved by actively voting! Ill see you Sunday,

R.A. SOAPBOX DERBY Saturday, October 13, 10AM (in front of the state capitol) Bring your lawn chairs and join us for this really fun event on Dexter Avenue as our boys join other RAs from around the state in racing their soapbox cars! R.A. SOAPBOX TRIAL RUNS Wednesday, October 10, 6PM (Across Bowling Green) All boys entering the Soapbox Derby must make a trial run.A parent must be present. KIDS on MISSION Wednesdays 6:30pm, Mission Friends, GAs and RAs will be learning about missions in South Africa this monthJoin us for lots of fun games, activities and projects! TRUNK or TREAT Sunday, October 28, 4-5:30PM If you would like to host a TRUNK by decorating your vehicle trunk and providing about 500 treats, please call Ginger Andrew (420-6306). Since we will have many community visitors for this event we also encourage finding ways to witnesssuch as a sign that says Jesus Loves You or a Bible verse added to your treat bucket, etc. We would like to host about 40 trunks this year! FOOD DRIVE THANK-YOU RAs would like to thank everyone who brought food and/or offering to help with World Hunger. The boys prayed over the bags that the food brought would be a blessing to the recipients, and they helped put the food on the shelves at Forest Park Ministry Center. Thank you for helping to make a difference!

Winter Retreat 2012-2013 December 29 - January 1 @ Panama City Beach 3 nights on the beach, amazing food, Bible study, fellowship & fun! Glow & Go Prayer Walk/Fun Run Saturday, October 20, 6-8pm in the back parking lot to benefit Renovation Ministries . $25 due October 7th and includes t-shirt.
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Senior Adult Choir October 9, at 9:00 a.m.

If My People...will pray
Guatemala Mission Team Meeting Our next scheduled meeting will be Sunday, October 21 at 3:30 p.m. in room 110. Forest Park Ministry Center 15th Birthday Open House (2026 East 4th Street) Sunday, October 14, 2012, 2-4 p.m. We as a church are individually and as families praying through our 40 Days of Prayer guide leading up to the November 6th election. We are also providing a time every Tuesday night for anyone interested in coming together in prayer for the upcoming elections and for our nation. We meet every Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m. in room 114 (directly across from the prayer room). We are coming together to pray (silently or verbally as the Lord leads you). Jesus said, For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. Absentee Ballot Applications - If you are homebound or physically unable to go and vote at the polls on November 6, 2012, absentee ballot applications are available to be picked up or brought to you. You have the right & privilege to vote. Please make every effort to exercise that right. Cell Phone Numbers To publish or not to publish: that is the question. A number of our members have begun to use their cell phone rather than a land line. We need your permission to publish and make available your cell phone number to the rest of the church family. Please call Janet at 277-6300 and let her know if you want us to publish your cell phone number. Eastmont Emmaus Group Meeting October 23rd at 7pm in room 205. Prayer for our Nation Concert October 16, 6:00 p.m. in the Worship Center. Jerry Thomas, Mike Atcheson, & Second Chance We will also have a prayer time for our nation.

Passion 2013 January 1-4, 2013 at the Georgia Dome Cost: $260/person (4 payments of $65) Limited tickets available, contact Robert & Tracie Griggs for more information.

Singles Fun & Games Night Friday, October 19, 6:00 p.m. - until in the youth hall. FREE, bring your favorite snack to share. come for fun, food, fellowship, karaoke, & games.

Calling All Care Callers! It is that time where our Care Calling Ministry team members call each member (or family) of the church to check up on their well-being, see if they have prayer concerns and to see if there is anything they would want to be conveyed the pastor and/or staff. If you are a previous Care Caller or you would be interested in this ministry (and we need more Care Callers), please call Janet Suddith in the office at 277-6300 or Jeannette Long at 265-6733. Thank you for prayerfully considering involvement in this vital Eastmont Life Chain Everyone is encouraged to be in the front parking lot of the old building at 2:15pm to sign in, pray, and go to your assigned location. We will stand rain or shine. Bring a chair if needed. Dress comfortably. Signs to be held will be made available and are optional. Bottled water will be provided at no cost.

Ken, Don & Bill Pressley and family in the loss of their cousin Vernon Motley on 9/14. Barbara Lewis and family in the loss of her mother, Mozelle Lewis on 9/27. Cece Mills in the loss of her aunt, Bit. Bobby Griggs & family in the loss of his brother-in-law, Frank Owsley. Carol Jo Owens and family in the loss of her sister, Judy Creekmore on 9/29. Jim & Judy Baker in the loss of their nephew, Tim Baker on 9/30. Carolyn Jones, Opal Peterson, Glenn & Helen Stringer in the loss of her cousin and their nephew.
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October 7, 2012
Sunday, October 7
8:10 a.m. 9:20 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday School Worship Service Life Chain Discipleship Outreach w/ meal Sr. Adult Choir Aerobics

Wednesday Night Meal

October 10, 2012 Chicken Tenders, Yellow Rice, English Peas, Salad, Dessert, Drink October 17, 2012 Hamburger, French Fries, Baked Beans, Salad, Dessert, Drink
$5.00 Adult $2.00 Children (Max. $15.00 per family)

Sundays Music - October 7, 2012 Special Music - Born Again Eastmont Worship Team Sanctuary Choir - Here for You Garrett Payton, soloist Sundays Music - October 14, 2012 Special Music - Beverly Fain Eastmont Bells Sanctuary Choir Even Me (Showers of Blessings)

Monday, October 8 Tuesday, October 9

Wednesday, October 10
Fellowship Meal Sunday School Totals Acteens Mission Groups September 23, 2012 September 30, 2012 Prayer Meeting Preschool...72 Preschool...71 Adult Choir Children...69 Children...60 Orchestra Practice Students...91 Students...87 Mens Small Groups Aerobics

Building Lock-Up October 7, 2012 David Seay Zack Godwin October 14, 2012 Danny McDonald Gene McDonald Mike Atcheson

Thursday, October 11
5:30 p.m.

Adults656 Total...888

Adults628 Total...846

___________________ Sunday, October 14

Weekly Giving

Bus Ministry October 7, 2012 Bobby Edmond 271-4083 October 14, 2012 Bob Franklin 731-2046

8:10 a.m. Worship Service September 23, 2012 September 30, 2012 9:20 a.m. Sunday School General Budget General Budget 10:30 a.m. Worship Service $28,840.56 $28,029.80 5:00 p.m. Discipleship 6:15 p.m. Rick Jones Concert Building Fund Building Fund

Monday, October 15
5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Outreach Sr. Adult Choir Aerobics Prayer for our Nation Concert Fellowship Meal Acteens Mission Groups Prayer Meeting Adult Choir Orchestra Practice Mens Small Groups Aerobics Singles Fun & Games Night

$2,217.00

$3,434.14

Tuesday, October 16

Wednesday, October 17
5:15 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 18
5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 19
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