Volume 23, Number 4

February 16, 2014

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STATE EVANGELISM CONFERENCE 2014

February 24-25, 2014

FREE ADMISSION

Join us for the 2014 State Evangelism Conference at Eastmont Baptist Church. This is a free event that begins Monday at 6 PM and is open to the public!
TUESDAY EVENING RALLY
FEBRUARY 25 AT 6:30 PM FEATURING

Conference Speakers

Monday Evening (6 PM) Alan Floyd & Steve Gaines Tuesday Morning (9 AM) Brett Pitman, Vance Pitman, and Bob Pitman Tuesday Afternoon (2 PM) Frank Cox and Jim Futral
Conference sponsored through gifts to the Cooperative Program.

JIM CYMBALA Pastor, The Brooklyn Tabernacle

GUY PENROD Award-Winning Gospel Music Artist

Disciple Now - February 14-16 Disciple Now is a weekend discipleship training retreat. We covet your prayers for the logistics, the adult workers, and especially for the spiritual awakening of many of our students.

A Look Inside... From Your Pastor College Bible Study Page 2 Page 3 Summer Camps Page 2 7th Annual Car Show Page 3
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 Outside Stanton, TX there used to be a welcoming sign that read, Welcome to Stanton! Home of 3,000 of the friendly folks and a few old soreheads. Every community and church can have a few old soreheads. At Eastmont we enjoy a healthy, happy united fellowship for three primary reasons. We love God. We love people. We want to reach the lost. Keeping those priorities will work in any church. Even Stanton. Staying in touch with a church member who no longer wishes to attend can be tricky. We respect their choices, but we also care for their spiritual condition. Never give up on anyone. An occasional card or phone call, a visit is certainly a good thing. Always pray for them and let them know they have not been forgotten. Jesus reminded us to leave the 99 sheep to recover the one. You may be surprised at how effective a friendly encouraging visit can be. The poet Elizabeth Browning was an invalid. She was unable to lift her head from a pillow. One day Robert Browning visited her. That one visit brought her such joy she was able to lift her head. After his second visit, she was able to sit up in bed. On the third visit, they eloped. No wonder she could write a beautiful sonnet. How do I love thee, let me count the ways... The laughter, love, and joy of friends is powerful and the joy of the Lord is even stronger. Medicine of Laughter: When a pastor announced he was leaving the church, one of the members came to him crying. Dont cry sister Green, he told her. The convention will send you a better preacher next time. Her sobs became even louder. Thats what they said last time and it just got worse. Ill see you Sunday (please dont cry),

JUMPING the HURDLES - TeamKID Sundays from 5 PM for Grades 1-6 Everyone gets a prize!! *Cool BIBLE Stories! * *GAMES!* *MUSIC!* *PRIZES every week!* *FUN SNACKS!* Earn points to spend at our TeamKID Store!! LOOK at ME - Preschool TeamKID Sundays at 5 PM for preschoolers Come play with us as we learn about ourselves and how we can grow to be like Jesus! There will be games, parachutes, hoops, balls, Bible Stories, crafts and snacks! Fun! Fun! Fun! SUMMER CAMP SIGN-UP Registration due March 12 GIRLS CAMPS - Canoeing/Kayaking, Ziplines, Swimming, Hiking, Crafts, Messy Games, Bible Study, Missionaries, etc. Grade 3-6 July 14-18 $210/person (Registration Fee - $100) Grade 2-6 Mom/Daughter July 11-12 $65/person (Registration Fee - $35/person) BOYS CAMPS - Swimming, Ropes, Waterslides, Kayaking, Missionaries, Zipline, etc. Grades 4-6 July 28-31 $150 (Registration Fee - $50) Grades 1-6/Dad July 31 - August 2 $160/2 (Registration Fee - $50/person) Eastmont Souper Bowl Victory Thank you for bringing 80 plus cans of soup to benefit AIM (Aid for Inmate Mothers). BIBLE DRILL TEAM AT WORK Pray for our 2014 Bible Drillers as they are working hard to memorize books of the Bible, verses and lots more! Were proud of you boys and girls!

Sam and Julia Grant (2/2/14) Transfer of Letter Julia-Ann Jenkins (2/2/14) Statement of Faith Lindsey Atcheson (2/2/14) Profession of Faith and Baptism Elaine, James & Kelsey Henderson (2/9/14) Transfer of Letter

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THURSDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY All College Students are invited to our Thursday night Bible study. The topic is: Twenty Questions Every Christian Should Answer. We hear a lot of answers regarding the issues we face today, but what does God have to say about it? Join us at the Lukers at 7 PM to find out. Food will be provided! Please contact Gene at (678) 524-7949 for more details/directions or if youd like to help us out with a meal one Thursday night. BROOM HOCKEY AT EASTDALE MALL Looking to relieve some of the stress from schoolwork? Join us on Friday, February 21st at 9 PM at Eastdale Mall for a memorable time on the ice. You will not want to miss this! INTERNATIONAL DINNER On Wednesday night, March 5th, some of Eastmonts international community has offered to provide the supper for us. There will be authentic Korean and Chinese cuisine, along with other wonderful food options. I hope that you will make plans to attend this event with your family.

Lancaster Show & Dutch Country Trip September 1-6, 2014 See Moses at the Sight & Sound Millenium Theatre, and guided tour of the Amish country & much more. Contact Cheryl Wells for more information (2776300). *Now open for anyone who would like to travel with Eastmont. Only 12-14 spots left. Forever Young Tuesday, February 18, at 10 AM in room 205 Covered dish meal Program - Dr. Dale Huff

7th Annual Open Car Show April 5, 8 AM - 12 PM, Awards presented: 12:15 PM All Proceeds benefit Eastmont Mission Teams For more info call Billy Dickey at 277-6300 or e-mail bdickey@eastmont.org. Guatemala Mission Trip September 27 - October 4, 2014 Please check your calendar & be in prayer for this mission opportunity. Informational Meeting on March 23, at 4 PM in room 110. A simple thank you seems so inadequate to express my appreciation to the Club 3:16 teachers for giving of their time and talents to make our Kidz J.A.M. and Club 3:16 music programs such a success this year. A big thank you to our media staff that is always so willing to work and record our programs. And thank you parents, for entrusting us with your precious children as we shared with them the many ways we can express our love for God through music. Thank you Eastmont family for supporting the programs the children presented this year. It is such a blessing to be a part of a church family that encourages and supports music programs that help our children to grow in their faith, those same children that one day will be the leaders of our church. -Gayla Reaves Childrens Music Ministry Coordinator

NO Girls Basketball Games this Saturday due to D-Now Playoff Game the 22nd at 10 AM (played at Ridgecrest Baptist) We had a great season with our Jr High guys in the Church League Basketball Thanks to all the parents for their support D-Now Weekend starts this Friday!!! Beginning in the Fellowship Hall at 5:30 PM Girls Complete Conference March 7th & 8th Hosted at Eastern Hills Baptist See Holly or Tabatha for more details Guys Camping Trip March 7-9 More details will be available by next week

Tablescapes Banquet Tablescapes will be March 30, 2014 If you would like to decorate and host a table, please call Rosalyn Godwin at 277-2565 as soon as possible.

Single Adult Camping Trip April 4-6 @ Cheaha State Park. More info soon.
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February 16, 2014

Sunday, February 16 8:10 AM Worship Service 9:20 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship Service 4:00 PM Bible Drill 5:00 PM Discipleship Classes Tuesday, February 18 5:30 PM Forever Young 5:30 PM Aerobics Wednesday, February 19 5:00 PM Outreach 5:15 PM Fellowship Meal 5:45 PM Acteens 6:15 PM Adult Choir Orchestra Practice 6:30 PM Mission Groups Prayer Meeting Mens Small Groups Thursday, February 20 5:30 PM Aerobics _____________________ February 19, 2014 Hamburger Steak, Corn on the Cob, Fried Okra, Salad, Dessert, & Drink February 26, 2014 Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Fruit, Salad, Dessert & Drink $5/Adult $2/Children (Max. $15/family)

February 16, 2014 Special Music Jerry Thomas Ole Noah 10:30 AM Sanctuary Choir You Are 10:30 AM Mike Atcheson Youll Carry Me Through February 23, 2014 8:10 AM Revelations Four 10:30 AM Sanctuary Choir Now is the Time 10:30 AM Rachel Quattelbaum

February 2, 2014 Preschool.................. 87 Children....................73 Students.................... 85 Adults......................667 Total...................... 912

February 9, 2014 Preschool.................. 75 Children....................69 Students..................118 Adults......................684 Total...................... 946

February 16, 2014 Rick Jones Garrett Payton

February 23, 2014 David Seay Zack Godwin

Sunday, February 23 8:10 AM Worship Service 9:20 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship Service Office: (334) 277-6300 Fax: (334) 277-6322 Careline: (334) 277-6384 Website: eastmont.org 4:00 PM Bible Drill Kindergarten: (334) 244-9324 Prayer Room: (334) 277-8876 E-mail: ebc@eastmont.org 5:00 PM Discipleship Classes Facebook: facebook.com/eastmont Twitter: @eastmontbaptist Monday, February 24 6:30 PM State Evangelism Conf. Tuesday, February 25 9:00 AM State Evangelism Conf. 2:00 PM State Evangelism Conf. 6:30 PM State Evangelism Conf. Wednesday, February 26 5:00 PM Outreach 5:15 PM Fellowship Meal 5:45 PM Acteens 6:15 PM Adult Choir Orchestra Practice 6:30 PM Mission Groups Prayer Meeting Mens Small Groups Thursday, February 27 5:30 PM Aerobics

February 2, 2014 General Budget $45,304.45 Emergency Fund $4,193.25

February 9, 2014 General Budget $33,888.16 Emergency Fund $3,109.00

February 16, 2014 Joe Torillo 272-5439

February 23, 2014 Richard Law 593-1616

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