EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH 

// VOLUME 30 // NUMBER 12

A Letter From The Pastor BY FRANK BOWLING

FBOWLING@EASTMONT.ORG
Next to December with all that surrounds the Christmas season, June may be the busiest month of the year
at Eastmont. Music on Mission, Carpenters for Christ, Vacation Bible School, and Youth Mission Trip are all in
the line-up! But June is also the month in which we celebrate Father’s Day.
Father’s Day has been celebrated in the United States since 1910. This particular day is set aside to honor
and recognize the unique influence of fathers on society. But the question that must be answered in relation
to that celebration is, “how do we measure that influence?” Is it measured in time, money, accolades, or some
other accomplishment? Perhaps we choose the less tangible measures and talk about a unique combination
of strength and gentleness or discipline and grace.

In Proverbs 20:7 we find the true measure of a man, “the righteous who walks in his integrity – blessed are
his children after him!” The righteous man that is presented in the Proverbs is the man who loves what God
loves and hates what God hates. He is the man who learns and grows in his knowledge of and love for Jesus.
Righteousness may not lead to wealth and prosperity, it may not lead to prolonged years or accolades, but
the righteous man leaves a legacy far greater that than that of a royal inheritance. The righteous man walking
in integrity offers his children a life that is free of embarrassment and a model worth imitating.
Charles Spurgeon once said, “A father’s holy life is a rich legacy for his sons.” Men, what kind of legacy are you
leaving for your children? What changes in your life do you need to make in order to leave your children with
that which money cannot buy and time cannot erase?
 AS
OUR CHURCH
FAMILY Father's Day
WELCOME TO approaches, let’s consider what the Bible
Jerry & Elisabeth Newell (6/6/21) says about being godly fathers.
Transfer of Letter by Phil Redding

First, to be godly fathers, we must know and love God ourselves (1 John 4:8). To play a
SYMPATHY TO part in passing on our faith, we must first possess it. Perhaps the next greatest gift we
can give our children is to love and honor our wives. We’re told in Ephesians 5:25 to do
Jane Livingston, Lavada Chapman so as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself up for her. While we’re called to be the
and John & Donna Bowden in the spiritual leaders in our homes, this doesn’t mean to lord it over our families. Jesus calls
loss of their brother, Rev. Jimmy us to be servant leaders (Matthew 20:25-28). Our children are always watching and, like
Bowden, who passed away on May Paul, we should be able to say “imitate me” (Philippians 3:17), as opposed to “do as I say,
26, 2021. not as I do.” This means living consistent lives of integrity. We’re to be controlled by the
Holy Spirit and not by worldly addictions (Romans 8:5). A godly father disciplines his
Pam Locker Owen in the loss of her children appropriately, while not provoking their wrath (Ephesians 6:4, Hebrews 12:9-
sister, Wanda Findley, who passed 10). I take this to mean it’s good to set expectations, but we must ensure our love is
away on June 6, 2021. always understood and not conditioned on performance. Be generous in
encouragement and affirmation of your love. And when you fail, as we all do, model
humility by asking for forgiveness, helping them see we all need our Savior’s grace and
mercy. I believe Peter’s admonition that “love covers a multitude of sins” applies to
parenthood. Our children will forgive much, as long as they know we love them. And
finally, never give up praying for your family. May God’s grace abound as you trust
Him for the power and wisdom to be a godly father.
WEDNESDAY
NIGHT
FELLOWSHIP Ministry Happenings
Visit our website or social media for details
MEAL
Children Students
June 16 ltruitt@eastmont.org cmallory@eastmont.org
Chicken Tenders, Green Beans, Corn
WorldSong Missions Place - Day camp @
Casserole, Rolls, Salad, and Dessert GrowthTracks+
Eastmont on June 29 from 9:00 am - 2:15 pm
Online Bible Study
June 23
Summer Mission
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Soup,
Trip in Orlando -
Salad, and Dessert June 12-19
College Senior Adults
gkim@eastmont.org bdickey@eastmont.org
Super Summer
Sunday Night Home Forever Young- Alabama - July 11-17
Groups - 6:00 pm Tuesday, July 20 @ 10:00
Dinner and Bible am in room 205. Guest
study at the Kim speaker - Neal Hughes.
home Covered dish to follow.
BUILDING LOCK-UP Grill & Swim at the Music & Worship
June 13 Allen Deal & Key house - June 16 lmaddox@eastmont.org
Eric Hill Panama City Beach Patriotic Service Rehearsal Lunch - June 13 in
Retreat - July 30- Fellowship Hall
June 20 Kent Harwell &
August 1
Joe Clements Forever Young Choir - June 15 @ 9:00 am
 Get to Know Your BY THE NUMBERS
WEEKLY GIVING
Ministry Support Staff! MAY 23
Part Two
GENERAL FUND $30,018.66
EMERGENCY FUND $1,525.00
Sonya started working at Eastmont in 2018 as a part-time Music
and Worship Assistant. She is married to our Worship Pastor, MAY 30
Lance Maddox. They have four kids, Ivanka, Joshua, Caleb and GENERAL FUND $20,566.00
Anna Grace. Her favorite thing to do is spend time with her family
EMERGENCY FUND $1,135.00
camping, hiking, going to the lake, and swimming. They love the
outdoors!
When asked about working at Eastmont, Sonya said, "I am grateful
and honored to play a small part in the Music and Worship
LIFEGROUP TOTALS
Ministries and in our worship each week, a true blessing! It is a joy
to serve and worship the Lord with my faith family here at MAY 30
Sonya Maddox Eastmont."
PRESCHOOL 28
Music Ministry Assistant
CHILDREN 45
STUDENTS 42
Brenda started working at Eastmont just this year as a part time
ADULTS 336
Ministry Assistant in the Music and Worship Ministry. She is TOTAL 451
retired from Montgomery Public Schools. She and her husband,
Paul, met as widows and have been married 21 years. They have
JUNE 6
five children , the late Angela Rambo Smith, Cory Rambo, Bubba
Rambo, Christie Aitken and Melissa Aitken Knighton. They also PRESCHOOL 25
have nine grandchildren who keep them very busy! CHILDREN 54
When asked about working at Eastmont, Brenda said, "While new STUDENTS 56
to this role, I can say without doubt that I love music, working with
ADULTS 359
the Maddox family, and being part of the impact made for the
Eastmont Baptist Church family and those we serve. Music has TOTAL 494
always been a huge part of my life so this feels just like home." Brenda Rambo
Music Ministry Assistant

WEEKLY
SCHEDULE
Coming Up At Eastmont Sunday
Faith in Action Challenge:
Intentionally visit the same June 27 *God & Country Patriotic 8:45 am Worship Service
gas station, restaurant, or Service - 5:00 pm 10:00 am LifeGroups
store once a week in order to
talk to the same people
June 29 WorldSong Day Camp 11:00 am Worship Service
for the purpose of gospel *We would like to recognize any men or women who have (Live Stream
conversationsl served in our military. Please email any new or updated
Available)
pictures to worship@eastmont.org.
4:00 pm Student Choir
5:00 pm Handbell Choir
Wednesday
New Schedule Starting in July 5:00 pm Fellowship Meal
8:30 am Worship 6:00 pm Choir / Orchestra
9:45 am LifeGroups Rehearsal
Timeout
11:00 am Worship
(Student Worship)
NO 8:30 SERVICE ON 6:15 pm Prayer Meeting
JULY 4TH Mission Friends, RAs
& GAs (Kids Missions)
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IN THIS ISSUE

A Letter from the Pastor

Approaching Father's
Day

Get to Know Your

Ministry Support Staff
Part Two

New Schedule Starting

in July

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