EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH 

// FEBRUARY 20, 2022 // VOLUME 31 // NUMBER 4

FRANK BOWLING
From Your Pastor FBOWLING@EASTMONT.ORG

What if I told you that God created you to live in relationship with other believers? What if I told you that your
relationships with other believers will impact your spiritual growth and theirs? What if I told you that there are
people who are perfectly gifted to walk with you through the best and worst of seasons and even in the mundane
times? What if I told you that you are one of those people for someone else? And what if I told you this isn’t just
an ideal scenario but it actually exists?

Two weeks ago I attended a luncheon for a couple that was moving closer to their family after being in the same
LifeGroup for a few decades. During that time, I watched and listened as memories were shared amidst laughter
and tears. I watched as individuals said good-bye for now and at the same time reminded one another of the
hope and joy we will one day share as our gracious and merciful Lord “will wipe away every tear.” Now to be sure
this was no one-way street, this couple had invested in others and allowed those same people to invest in their
lives as well. What a blessing to watch the Johnsons and their LifeGroup live out the truth that “by this everyone
will know that you are My [Jesus'] disciples, if you have love for one another.”

Meaningful relationships where spiritual growth, mutual concern and care, and opportunities to serve others are
plentiful may not be commonplace in our modern culture. But here at Eastmont we have such places – we call
them LifeGroups. Don’t get me wrong, I know we aren’t perfect, and sometimes our best efforts seem like
they’re not enough. But LifeGroups are a vehicle where we want to provide the opportunity for everyone who
attends EBC to connect with their church family, grow in their faith, and go serve our community and world.

If you are currently not a part of a LifeGroup please contact the church office so we can help you find a group.
 OUR CHURCH
FAMILY
SYMPATHY TO
Pat Thomas in the loss of her daughter,
Barbara Sanchez, who passed away on
February 2, 2022.
Jane Smith in the loss of her husband and to
Darrell Smith in the loss of his father, Jack
Smith, who passed away on February 5,
2022.
Carole Marshall Ishee in the loss of her
mother, Hazel Marshall, who passed away on
February 10, 2022.
Jewell Wray in the loss of her grandson,
Jackson Duncan, who passed away on
February 12, 2022.
Trixie Seagraves in the loss of her sister,
Edna Gordon, who passed away on February
13, 2022.
EASTMONT/
GOODWYN
Partnership
The Eastmont pastoral staff had the opportunity
to host a staff appreciation dinner for Goodwyn
Middle School as a part of our continued
partnership and support of the school and its
staff. Thirty-three staff members attended
including Mr. Taylor, the principal. Along with
dinner and a word from Bro. Frank, each attendee received a copy of the book, New
Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional by Paul David Tripp.
The Goodwyn staff expressed over and over how
much the monthly notes of encouragement mean
to them. Mr. Taylor presented to Bro. Frank and
Gene Kim a Certificate of Appreciation & Partnership
to Eastmont for “extraordinary service and dedication
to the faculty, staff, and students of Goodwyn Middle
School.”
We look forward to building on this partnership and
hope to host an informal reception to allow Goodwyn staff and Eastmont prayer
partners to meet one another in the next couple of months.

BUILDING LOCK UP
Ministry Happenings
February 20 Visit our website or social media for details
Allen Deal & Eric Hill College Senior Adults
February 27 gkim@eastmont.org bdickey@eastmont.org
Dallas Vick & Steve Ragsdale Sunday Night home groups - 6:00 pm at the Kim Trip to Ark Encounter -
home Sept. 5-9. Cost is $769
Pursue Conference - February 25-26. Cost is $40. for double room with
Register on the Eastmont website events page. deposit of $169 due by
May 29th. See Karen in
the office to sign up.
Music & Worship Children
Forever Young -
lmaddox@eastmont.org tlogan@eastmont.org

March 15 @ 10:00 am
Pinewood Derby -
WEDNESDAY NIGHT Forever Young Choir -
Sunday, March 6, in
in room 205. Guest
March 1, 15, 29 at Speaker will be Dale
FELLOWSHIP MEAL 9:00 am
Fellowship Hall @
Huff. Covered dish
12:00 pm with lunch.
Kidz Jam - Feb. 27 lunch to follow.
February 23
following the 11:00
Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes, Turnip service. Lunch
Students
Greens, Fried Okra, and Cornbread cmallory@eastmont.org
provided.
Student Choir - Summer Mission Trip - June 20-25. Cost is $300
March 2
Feb. 27 @ 4:00 pm and registration begins on Sunday, Feb. 20 on
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Chili the Eastmont events page.

 i d o ws BY THE NUMBERS
W eon
lunch
WEEKLY GIVING

JANUARY 30
GENERAL FUND $28,585.25
EMERGENCY FUND $1,435.00
The Widows Ministry, a part of Eastmont Women’s JANUARY 23
Ministry, hosted about 60 ladies for a special lunch to GENERAL FUND $44,825.76
serve and love on this special group. Judy Harrison
EMERGENCY FUND $2,015.00
was the guest speaker and she used the story of two
widows in the Bible, Naomi and Ruth, to inspire and
LIFEGROUP TOTALS
challenge those in attendance.

FEB. 6 FEB. 13

Valentine's
PRESCHOOL 20 32
CHILDREN 51 64

Banquet
STUDENTS 54 53
ADULTS 383 364
The Jr / Sr Valentine’s Banquet TOTAL 508 513
was a sell-out with more than 120
people in attendance! Gail’s Down
the Street catered the meal and
Elvis provided entertainment. It
was a great evening of fun and
fellowship! If you are a senior
adult and are not involved in the
Eastmont Senior Adult Ministry,
Upcoming
now is a great time to join us! WEEKLY
Events
SCHEDULE
Sunday
Upcoming Events 8:30 am Worship Service
9:45 am LifeGroups
11:00 am Worship Service
(Live Stream
Available)
College Ministry 4:00 pm Student Choir
Mission 5:00 pm Handbell Choir
Trip Wednesday
Meeting 5:00 pm Fellowship Meal
March 20 @ 4pm 6:00 pm Prayer Meeting &
Room 110 Bible Studies
Choir / Orchestra
Missions Rehearsal
Timeout
(Student Worship)
Saturday, April 2
6 am - 12 pm Call the church office to reserve tickets Mission Friends, RAs
Donations (NO BOOKS) accepted beginning 3/27 & GAs (Kids Missions)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
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Week 7 - 2/14-2/19 Week 8 - 2/21-2/26 Week 9 - 2/28-3/5 IN THIS ISSUE

Day 1 Day 1 Day 1
Exodus 29-32 Leviticus 11-14 Numbers 6-9 From Your Pastor
Week 7
Day 2 Day 2 Day 2 Exodus 32
Exodus 33-36 Leviticus 15-18 Numbers 10-13 Exodus 35:11-22 Eastmont/Goodwyn
Psalm 90 Exodus 46:34-38 Partnership
Day 3 Day 3
Reading Plan

Exodus 37-40 Leviticus 19-22 Day 3

Week 8 Widows Luncheon
Day 4 Day 4 Numbers 14-16
Leviticus 16:15-16
Psalm 95
Leviticus 1-4 Leviticus 23-25 Leviticus 23:1-3 Valentine's Banquet
Day 4 Leviticus 26:3-8
Day 5 Day 5
Numbers 17-20
Leviticus 5-7 Leviticus 26-27 Upcoming Events
Numbers 1-2 Day 5 Week 9
Day 6
Numbers 21-24 Numbers 13-14
Leviticus 8-10 Day 6
Psalm 90
Numbers 3-5 Day 6
Numbers 21:4-9
Numbers 25-28

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