Volume 23, Number 24 November 23, 2014

www.eastmont.org

Church Office Closed the Thursday & Friday

of Thanksgiving. No PM Activities on
Wednesday, November 26.

From Your
Pastor
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A Look Inside...
MBA Toy
Student Ministry
Sale
Cake-Off
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College Boston
Butt Sale
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Can you carry two hundred pounds? Glen
Adsit was a missionary in China for years. When
Communism came he was put under house arrest.
Then soldiers came and said You must return
to America You may take two hundred pounds
with you. What would you take? They had lived
in China for years. Accumulated a lot of things. So
his wife and two children pulled out the scales and
weighed things. Finally got it down to two hundred
pounds. Here is what happened next

The soldier came and asked? Ready to
leave? Yes Did you weigh everything? Yes
You weighed the children? No. We didnt
You must weigh the children! In one moment
treasured things like clothes, books, vases, and
paintings all became trash.

In America we have much for which to be
thankful. But all those things are nothing compared
to the people we love. This Thanksgiving is difficult
for some of you because a loved one is no longer
with you. It is ok to miss them, but remember to
thank God for the blessing they brought to your
life.

Does being a part of a small group really
matter? We put a lot of time and energy into
Sunday morning worship. Im glad we do. However
study after study shows a church is stronger
through small groups. We call our small groups
Sunday School. I believe every member should be
active in one. I hope you are.

While on vacation last Sunday I worshiped
at the greatest church I know. The people were
friendly, the music was worshipful, the message
was challenging. From beginning to end I was
blessed. Guess what church I was with! It was here
at Eastmont Baptist. For the first time since I can
remember, I sat on the same pew with my family
and just worshiped. It was a great feeling. My
daughter said I was undercover boss.

Thank you, Eastmont, for giving and walking with the

Lord in love. Through your generosity our church has given
nearly 600 shoeboxes to Operation Christmas Child! Lets
continue to pray for their journey as they will be going into
the countries of Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African
Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo,
Dominica, India, Jamaica, Mali, Mauritius, South Sudan,
and Multiple Sensitive Countries. For those who still want
to pack a shoebox, you may bring them to the church; and
we will take them on Monday, Nov. 24th to the local drop
off. Then our last 2014 collection will go when we volunteer
at the Atlanta OCC Processing Center December 11-13.

An Eclectic Christmas
December 7
An outdoor walking tour celebrating the birth of
Christ. We will leave after the orchestra Christmas
program and return at 9:30 PM.

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Ill see you Sunday.

(Must be 13 years or older to volunteer. Space is very limited.)

RA basketball season
is just around the corner. If you have a son in 1st-6th grade,
you wont want to miss out. Make sure you come to RAs this
week to learn more and register!
Got Trinkets and Nic-Nacs?

We need items that children would enjoy shopping for

at our Christmas Festival Store. Please place these in
boxes located in the hallways. Thank you.

Mark your calendars for next year!

January 11th - Appreciation Luncheon for our those who
teach in Preschool and Childrens Sunday School, Missions,
and Childrens Music.
June 15-20th - Eastmont VBS
July 20-24th - GA Camp
July 27-31st - RA Camp

Student Ministry Cake-Off

Sunday night, December 14, at 6 PM
2 Divisions: Student & Worker
2 Categories: Taste &
Theme (Christmas Season)
Prizes awarded to the top 3 in each category!
Summer Mission Trip to Cherokee, NC
June 20-27, 2015
Registration forms are available in the hallway
No TimeOut on November 26

Thursday Night Home Group

Upcoming schedule:
November 20Thanksgiving meal @ The Klepacs
November 27Off for holiday
December 4Hope Fulfilled series
December 11Christmas Party @ The Keys
Sunday Night Small Groups
Authenticity, accountability, and
true community are some of the
things we hope to achieve on
Sunday nights at 5 PM. These
gender-specific groups are an intimate way to grow
in your faith. Girls are studying Interrupted by Jen
Hatmaker (College Room - 402); Guys are studying 1
Peter (Room 137).
Passion Conference
Passion signup is FULL! If youre a college student
or young adult who would still like to signup, wed
be glad to add you to a waiting list in case we have
some cancel. If youre a church member interested in
helping to sponsor a student please call or email Bro.
Gene at gkim@eastmont.org.

SOS Ministry Support

SOS ministries goes all over our state
proclaiming the Gospel in a simple, but
effective way. Currently SOS does not
have a line item in our budget, so many
times individuals have had to pay out-of-pocket
expenses in order to participate. If youd like to
donate to this ministry, please indicate for SOS Acct.
#878 on your check. Thank you for your prayerful
consideration.
6th Annual MBA Toy Sale
Eastmont Family & Friends will
partner with the MBA to minister
to families in need. Please drop off
your new toy donations or gift cards
to room 110 by Sunday evening, November 30. In
need of toys & gift cards for infant to 18 years. For
more information, contact Gene Kim or Billy Dickey
at 277-6300.

Faithful, Abundant, and True

Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer and Beth Moore teach on
Gods faithfulness, ability, and enabling of the Holy
Spirit. A true blending of study and teaching methods
for women who have yet to sit under any of these
wonderful, teaching women of God. Led by Cretia
Pugh, Melinda Makowsky & Donna Clements. Study
begins, January 4, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. in room 129.
Cost: $12. Call or text Donna at 334-833-2394 to
reserve a book.

Forever Young
Tuesday, December 16; 10 AM
in the Fellowship Hall
Special Guest: Doug Rodgers (State Missionary)
Lunch will be provided.
Santa may have a gift for those who have been good.

19th Annual Sr. Adult Lock-In

Date: January 13, 2015
Time: 9AM - 9PM
Lunch & Dinner provided.
Cost: All Day: $15 Half Day (9AM-3PM): $8
Evening (5-9PM): $6
Call the church office or sign the registration sheet to
sign up.

Boston Butt Fundraiser - December 6th

Due to an overwhelming response to
the Passion Conference, the College &
Career Group is selling Boston Butts to
help defer the costs for our students. Price is $30/butt
(local delivery available for an additional $5). They
can be purchased in the long hallway on Sundays or
by contacting Bro. Gene.
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
2014 Goals
Challenge Goal: $38,000
Victory Goal: $40,000
Hallelujah Goal: $42,000

Help Needed
Eastmont Bus Ministry: We are in need of someone
to coordinate our bus ministry. If you are interested
in helping with this much needed ministry, please
contact April Mullins or Billy Dickey at 277-6300.
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November 23, 2014

Sunday, November 23
8:10 AM
Worship Service
9:20 AM
Sunday School
10:30 AM
Worship Service
5:00 PM
Discipleship

November 26, 2014

No Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal
December 3, 2014
Homemade Vegetable Soup, & Sandwich,
Dessert, & Drink

Wednesday, November 26
5:00 PM
Outreach
$5/Adult $2/Children (Max. $15/family)
5:15 PM
Fellowship Meal
6:15 PM
Adult Choir
Orchestra Practice
Timeout (youth)
6:30 PM
Mission Groups
November 9, 2014
November 16, 2014
Prayer Meeting Preschool...................... 80 Preschool...................... 73
Business Meeting Children........................ 64 Children........................ 61
Mens Small Groups Students........................ 62 Students........................ 65
Thursday, November 27
Happy Thanksgiving
Church Office Closed
Friday, November 28
Church Office Closed
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Adults.......................... 651 Adults.......................... 676

Total...........................857 Total...........................875

November 9, 2014
General Budget
$ 35, 907.41
Emergency Fund
$4,053.00

November 16, 2014

General Budget
$25,936.60
Emergency Fund
$2,084.00

November 23, 2014

Handbell Choir Because He Lives
8:10 Rachel Quattelbaum Look for Me
8:10 Forever Young Choir
Your First Day in Heaven
10:30 Sanctuary Choir It as Good
10:30 Terri Bandy Not Guilty
November 30, 2014
Revelations 4 I Will Go On
10:30 Sanctuary Choir Who Can Satisfy
Tawana Lowery, solo
10:30 Jayne Burns Through the Fire

November 23, 2014

Billy Dickey
David Melton

November 30, 2014

Allen Deal
Ralph Jefferson
Eric Hill

November 23, 2014

Bobby Edmond
271-4083

November 30, 2014

Bob Franklin
731-2046

Sunday, November 30
8:10 AM
Worship Service Office: (334) 277-6300 Fax: (334) 277-6322 Careline: (334) 277-6384 Website: eastmont.org
9:20 AM
Sunday School Kindergarten: (334) 244-9324 Prayer Room: (334) 277-8876 E-mail: ebc@eastmont.org
10:30 AM
Worship Service Facebook: facebook.com/eastmont Twitter: @eastmontbaptist
5:00 PM
Discipleship
Tuesday, December 2
9:30 AM
Craft Class
5:30 PM
Aerobics
Wednesday, December 3
5:00 PM
Outreach
5:15 PM
Fellowship Meal
6:15 PM
Adult Choir
Orchestra Practice
Timeout (youth)
6:30 PM
Mission Groups
Prayer Meeting
Mens Small Groups
Thursday, December 4
5:30 PM
Aerobics

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