Volume 24, Number 9

From Your
Pastor
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Mothers Day
Family Photos
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May 3, 2015

A Look Inside...

www.eastmont.org

Paint Your Soul

Womens Event
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Church-Wide
Biscuits Game
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FROM YOUR PASTOR

Mike Northcutt - ebc@eastmont.org

The Supreme Court will begin hearing oral
arguments today (April 28) that may universalize
same-sex marriage.

Few issues loom so large over our nations
direction. For several months Art and I have asked
you to make this a matter of fervent prayer. So many
of you have done just that. Thank you for being so
diligent.

I have been inspired by your resourcefulness
and persistence in prayer. You have prayed alone,
and with families. Some classes have called
special prayer meetings concerning this and other
issues. Groups have chosen prayer walks through
neighborhoods. Several are fasting one day a week.
Six people who have health issues and cannot food
fast, have agreed to a television/computer fast.
An appointed time each week, they spend time in
prayer that otherwise would have been absorbed in
TV or media. God will honor that.

Regardless of your plan, I call you once
again to pray. Since a ruling could possibly come in
June, would you join me in 40 days of prayer. Fast in
appropriate ways if you can. But by all means pray.
Remember fasting is designed to help you focus
upon God with greater intensity.

Too often our courts have substituted their
moral judgments for rule of law. While laws are
not always infallible, they are still the law. Judicial
imposition of values is even more fallible and
frightening.

This issue is complex. States rights,
biological commonsense, tradition measured
by millennia are all part of the equation. For us
as believers, the matter rest entirely on Gods
definition of marriage. It is defined as relationship
between man and woman. As followers of Christ we
will always be in favor of what He is in favor.

Please pray and then pray some more these
next forty days.

40 Days of Prayer for Biblical Marriage

For more information and to receive a daily prayer e-mail

through the 40 days, visit: www.alsbom.org/40days/
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CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Jeremy Lynch - jlynch@eastmont.org

Children are a blessing from the Lord, and their security

anytime they are gathered here at Eastmont is one of our
highest priorities. Because we care, we are going to be
instating a tighter entry and a more secure door policy at each
exterior door that is closest to our Preschool and Childrens
hallways. Also we would like to maintain the bathrooms in
our Preschool area and across from Mrs. Wallaces office for
use by children only. This may prove to be an inconvenience
to some, but its purpose is for a greater cause.

Complimentary Mothers Day Family photos

will be made here at Eastmont on Sunday morning, May 10.

5-6th grade retreat

Thursday - Saturday, May 28-30th and will involve missions,

fun, and travel. Cost is $40 and will cover a two night stay
and 7 meals. Leave Eastmont at 9 AM on Thursday and
return Saturday at 9 PM. If you and your child are interested
in coming, we will be meeting May 13th at 5:30 PM in room
126. Thank you for continuing to pray about this upcoming
journey of God-ordained opportunities to New Orleans.

VBS: Son Sparks Lab

Monday - Friday, June 15-19th - our Family Fun Night will

be Thursday from 6-8pm. Come join our team and lets
share the adventure together. Our VBS Coordinators are
Stormy Robinson and Tracy Atcheson!

Our next Parent/Child Dedication

will be on Fathers Day, June 21st, during the 2nd service.

As fathers we have a special calling to lead and love our
families.

STUDENT MINISTRY
Steve Robinson - srobinson@eastmont.org

Super Summer Alabama is July 13-17

Be sure to sign up for this intense week of discipleship for

those coming out of 8th grade to 12th grade.
Cost is $160 per student.
Registration forms are available in the youth hall.
If you are interested in sponsoring a student, please
contact Steve.

Mission Trip Fundraiser: Youth Dinner/Auction

May 2, 2015
Tickets are $10. If you have a product/service/item you
would like to donate, please contact Karen Bush in the
church office at 277-6300.
Seniors meet in the coffee room after Sunday school
announcements

COLLEGE & CAREER

Gene Kim - gkim@eastmont.org

Thursday Night Home Groups

Our current series is called Redeeming Relationships.

Well examine what it really means to be in a Godhonoring relationship as well as looking closer at the
blessing of singleness. We will continue this study during
the summer months! Join us at 7 PM at the Corums house
at 1243 Cedric Ct.

Sunday Night Small Groups - 5 PM

Guys are studying 1 Peter in Room 137. Girls are going

through the Bible study What Love Is by Kelly Minter in
the College Room.

Beach Retreat to Panama City Beach

July 10-12 at Laguna Beach Christian Retreat.

Contact Gene for more info.

MISSIONS

Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org (international)

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

Guatemala Mission Trip - November 20-28, 2015

If you missed the informational

meeting but are still interested in going
to Guatemala, please contact Gene
(gkim@eastmont.org/277-6300). Spots are
limited. Minimum age is 18. High school
seniors may go, if at least one parent is
on the team. Please remember a deposit of $150 and a
copy of your current passport is due by May 17th. Spots
are very limited. Please contact Gene for any questions
(gkim@eastmont.org)

Tuscaloosa Mission Trip

July 27-31, 2015

Volunteers needed to help clean, paint and some
light construction work. More details to come soon.
Approximate cost is $50/person. Must be 18 or older.
See Gene or Billy for more information.

Mothers Day Ministry Event - May 9

We are blessed to be a blessing! Help us
serve some women & children in our
community in a special way. Volunteers
needed to help set up, serve, & support.
Contact Karen Bush for more details.

Recycling for Missions

We are collecting empty inkjet cartridges (no laser or toner

cartridges) and used cell phones (no accessories). Place
these items in the ministry baskets located around the
church. All proceeds go toward Eastmont Mission Trips.
Thank you for recycling for missions.

** Car Show for Missions Postponed Until the Fall.

SENIOR ADULTS
Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org

Forever Young

Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM in room 205

Guest Speaker: Dr. Mike Jackson
Covered dish lunch to follow.

GREETERS NEEDED FOR MAY 21

Were the host church for the Alabama Leaders

Conference, from 8 AM - 4 PM. Please contact Art Long
ASAP if you are available & would like to help.

WOMENS MINISTRY

Paint Your Soul - A Womens Night of Art

Friday, May 8 from 6-8pm. 

Doors open at 5:30pm.
Artist & Speaker: Joannie Garner
Ticket cost is $10 each and tickets are
available through the Eastmont Baptist
Church Office. Light snacks served. Wear paint friendly
clothes or bring an old t-shirt or smock to put on.

MISCELLANEOUS

Church-Wide Biscuits Game

June 7 @ 5:35 PM
Tickets: $6
Biscuits vs. Mississippi Braves
Kids Day / Bark in the Park
Call the church office to sign up.

Sign up for the E-Encourager

Would you like to receive the Encourager via e-mail rather

than through mail-out? You will get it sooner, in full color
& save the church a little money in the process. Call the
church office or visit www.eastmont.org/encourager/ & to
sign up.

Thank You

I want to say a special Thank You for the blessing

Eastmont has been to me, as I continue to recover from
cancer. I could not have accomplished this without your
and Gods help. God bless you, and please continue to
pray for me.

God Bless, Love & Prayers,

Margaret Copelin

Check out our Website!

Its up-to-date, mobile friendly, and full of great

information about our church! We also are now archiving
our full worship services there too. Check it out today at
www.eastmont.org.
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May 3, 2015
8:10 AM
9:20 AM
10:30 AM
6:00 PM

10:00 AM
5:30 PM

8:10 AM
9:20 AM
10:30 AM

Aerobics

5:30 PM

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

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

Wednesday, May 6

6:30 PM

6:00 PM

Worship Service
Sunday School
Worship Service
Discipleship

Tuesday, May 5

5:30 PM

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

Sunday, May 3

Thursday, May 7

Bible Study
Aerobics

Friday, May 8

Paint Your Soul

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP MEAL

May 6, 2015

Sunday, May 10

Worship Service
Sunday School
Worship Service
No PM Activities

Tuesday, May 12

Aerobics

Wednesday, May 13

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

6:30 PM

Thursday, May 14

10:00 AM
5:30 PM

Bible Study
Aerobics

Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Fried Okra, Salad and Dessert, Dessert, & Drink

May 13, 2015

Chicken Tenders, Rice & Gravy, Corn, Salad, Dessert, & Drink
$5/Adult

$2/Children

(Max. $15/family)

SUNDAY SCHOOL TOTALS

April 19, 2015

Preschool........................... 84
Children............................. 63
Students............................. 65
Adults............................... 607
Total.................................. 819

April 26, 2015

Preschool........................... 75
Children............................. 57
Students............................. 56
Adults............................... 630
Total.................................. 818

WEEKLY GIVING

April 19, 2015

April 26, 2015

General Budget
General Budget
$24,679.24
$19,581.99
Emergency Fund
Emergency Fund
$1,569.00
$6,549.00
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering $18,116.75

May 3, 2015

BUS MINISTRY

Mark Luker - 271-2423

May 10, 2015

Bobby Edmond - 271-4083

BUILDING LOCK-UP

May 3, 2015

Coy Nichols & David Melton

May 10, 2015

Allen Deal, Ralph Jefferson & Eric Hill

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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