EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH 

// MARCH 20, 2022 // VOLUME 31 // NUMBER 6

“And when the Lord your God brings you into the land that he swore to
your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give you—with great
and good cities that you did not build, and houses full of all good things
that you did not fill, and cisterns that you did not dig, and vineyards and
olive trees that you did not plant—and when you eat and are full,

then take care lest you

forget the Lord,
who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery"
Deuteronomy 6:10-12

GENE KIM
From Your College & Missions Pastor GKIM@EASTMONT.ORG
I recently officiated the wedding of a former student of mine, and I was reminded of how God, in his grace, uses
our inexperience for His good and glory. I started at this church fresh out of seminary and spent six years
learning how to do ministry. I use the term “learning” very loosely by the way. A more accurate way to describe it
would be failing with a few bright moments in between. I said and did things that I would be embarrassed by
today.
But as I talked to this former student and his parents about our years together, I saw that they didn’t see things
the same way I did. Sure, there were moments of disaster that we can, fortunately, laugh about today (like when
we went ahead with a camping trip in sub-freezing temperatures). But much more so, they spoke of how
meaningful our times together were. Subpar teaching, ill-advised events, and inexperience were barriers that
God easily overcame.
I say all of this to encourage all of you to take that step to be used by God. I often hear people talking about this
idea of readiness for Kingdom service as if there’s a concrete point where one becomes fully ready. Serving the
Lord is like having a child. You may not be financially or emotionally ready, but you step out in faith knowing that
God will provide. Based on experience, I wasn’t ready to be a pastor at a church, but God provided where I lacked.
Let an open opportunity (and not complete readiness) be your guide in knowing when to serve, knowing it is the
Lord working on your behalf anyway (Deut. 6:10-12).
 OUR CHURCH
FAMILY Eastmont presents The
Montgomery Passion Play.
SYMPATHY TO A family in the heaviness of
Gale Mallory in the loss of her brother and today’s culture turns to the
Cleve Mallory in the loss of his uncle, Arthur gospel of Jesus for the answers
"Griff" Wildes, who passed away on February they need. Join us as we walk
28 , 2022. through the life, death and
resurrection of Jesus. Whether you know the gospel well, or have never heard,
Dodie Blue in the loss of her husband, Billy
come ready to participate in this powerful worship experience with live music and
Blue, who passed away on March 6, 2022.
drama. Let’s take the time to remember and celebrate Jesus Conquering Death.
The family of Erma Friese, who passed
away on March 8, 2022.
Welcome Emily Christianson to the staff of
Eastmont! She joins us as part-time
Lilli Bowden in the loss of her Aunt, Billie
receptionist and children's ministry assistant, as
Harper, who passed away on March 12,
well as handling food service and other duties.
2022. She works on Tuesdays and Thursdays and on
Wednesday afternoons.
Emily started attending Eastmont when she and
her husband, Josh, married in 2019. They are
Fresh flowers are now being expecting their first child in July.
placed in the worship center Emily enjoys arts and crafts and loves working
weekly. If you would like to place with children. That love for children is why she is
flowers in memory or in honor of excited about her opportunites at Eastmont and
why she loves her other part-time job with the
someone, please call Deborah
Shriners.
Speigner at 558-4741

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

tlogan@eastmont.org
Forever Young Choir - April19 @ 10:00 am in
RA Campout -
WEDNESDAY NIGHT March 29, April 12 & April 8-9 @ the Deal's
room 205. Guest will
be Picking, Grinning &
FELLOWSHIP MEAL April 6 at 9:00 am property. 5:00 pm -
Singing followed by
The Montgomery 11:00 am
Passion Play - April covered dish lunch.
March 23
9th & 10th. Help is
Spaghetti, Garlic Rolls, and Salad
needed with staging, Students
costumes, drama, & cmallory@eastmont.org
March 30
tech, as well as Summer Mission Trip - June 20-25. Cost is $300.
NO MEAL
singing. Register the events page of the Eastmont
Student Choir - website.
Sundays @ 4:00 pm. Super Summer - July 11-16. Watch for details.

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BY THE NUMBERS
WEEKLY GIVING

FEBRUARY 27
a Day of Service GENERAL FUND $26,975.00
EMERGENCY FUND $1,520.52
Fifty-five ladies from Eastmont came together on March 12th and were then sent out
to serve in our community. This group included teens through senior adults and was MARCH 6
a great picture of the Body of Christ working together. The following is a list of the GENERAL FUND $48,370.91
sites and the service projects: EMERGENCY FUND $2,247.50
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) - assembled blessing bags for kids
Friendship Mission - Devotional and craft with women in a homeless shelter. LIFEGROUP TOTALS
Brantwood Children's Home - St. Patrick's Day party with residents MARCH 6 MARCH 13
Love Loud Food Pantry - Cleaned and sorted donations PRESCHOOL 25 19
Community of Hope - Sorted and organized donations and made goody bags for CHILDREN 70 49
AHEPA - Played BINGO with senior adult residents STUDENTS 59 49
Homeless Mat Ministry - Made sleeping mats for homeless
ADULTS 417 330
Goodwyn Middle School - Cleaned the office and the library
TOTAL 571 447
Reality in Truth Ministries - Cleaned their new mission site
Easter Drama Closet - Cleaned out and organized costumes for Easter Drama
Love in Action Childcare - Provided childcare for those who went out to serve Visit our website @
Once projects were complete, the ladies gathered back together at the church to eastmont.org/knowtheword
share about their experiences and to enjoy lunch. Eastmont ladies, plan now to join for the adult and children's
us for our next Serve Day on August 27th! plan to read through the
Bible chronologically.

WEEKLY
"Dear children, let SCHEDULE
us not love with Sunday
8:30 am Worship Service
words or speech
9:45 am LifeGroups
but with actions 11:00 am Worship Service
and in truth." (Live Stream
Available)
1 John 3:18 4:00 pm Student Choir
5:00 pm Handbell Choir
Wednesday
5:00 pm Fellowship Meal
Upcoming Events 6:00 pm Prayer Meeting &
Bible Studies
Saturday, April 2 ~ 6 am - 12 pm International Choir / Orchestra
Mission Trip Rehearsal
Meeting Timeout
for Missions
March 20 @ (Student Worship)
Donations accepted beginning 3/27 4pm Mission Friends, RAs
(No books accepted) Room 110 & GAs (Kids Missions)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
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Week 9 - 2/28-3/5 Week 10 - 3/7-3/12 Week 11- 3/14-3/19 IN THIS ISSUE

Day 1 Day 1 Day 1 From Your College &
Numbers 6-9 Numbers 29-32 Deuteronomy 16-19
Week 9 Missions Pastor
Day 2 Day 2 Day 2 Numbers 13-14
Numbers 10-13 Numbers 33-36 Deuteronomy 20-23 Psalm 90
Psalm 90
Conquering Death: The
Numbers 21:4-9
Reading Plan

Day 3 Day 3
Montgomery Passion Play
Day 3 Deuteronomy 1-3 Deuteronomy 24-27
Eastmont Goal: Week 10
Numbers 14-16 Day 4 Day 4
Psalm 95 $30,000 Numbers 22:22-34 Welcome to Our New
Deuteronomy 4-7 Deuteronomy 28-30
Numbers 24:17 Employee
Day 4
Day 5 Day 5 Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Numbers 17-20
Deuteronomy 8-11 Deuteronomy 31-34
Day 5 Week 11 Eastmont Women's
Day 6 Day 6
Numbers 21-24
Deuteronomy 12-15 Joshua 1-2 Deuteronomy 34 Ministry: A Day of Service
Day 6 Joshua 1-2
Numbers 25-28 Upcoming Events

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