EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH 

// APRIL 3, 2022 // VOLUME 31 // NUMBER 7

BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE

Hosanna highest!
NAME OF THE LORD!
IN THE

MATTHEW 21:9

FRANK BOWLING
From Your Pastor FBOWLING@EASTMONT.ORG

It’s hard to believe it has been two years since many churches made the extremely difficult decision to cancel in-person worship
services for Easter Sunday. I mean it’s Easter – the most highly attended church services of the year. It’s the one Sunday where
we all make sure we’re there, right? After all, isn’t the resurrection the defining mark and ultimate proof of the Christian faith?
I can hardly wait to gather with our faith family here at Eastmont for that most anticipated Sunday of the year!
But what about those in our community who aren’t active in a local church? What about those who may have never been to an
Easter Sunday service?
Researchers say:
Americans google “Church” around Easter more than any other time of the year
63% of Americans say a personal invitation from a friend or neighbor would be effective in getting them to visit a church
8 out of 10 people will say “yes” to a personal invite to church
7 out of 10 unchurched people have never been invited
Only 2% of church members invite an unchurched person to church
The truth is, there are a lot of people who are not planning on going, or who have never gone, to church who would come this
Easter if only we would invite them.
Eastmont, we have been given the opportunity to shine the light of Christ brightly in the River Region, so as an act of love for our
family, coworkers, friends, and neighbors let us be the exception. May the Eastmont faith family exceed the 2% rule and see
what God will do in the lives of those we have the opportunity to invite this Easter.

Who is coming with you this year?

 OUR CHURCH
Summer is just around the corner!
FAMILY
Check out these great summer camp options
CONGRATULATIONS TO for Eastmont students.
Taylor and Shayne Guttensohn on the birth
of their daughter, Fallon Ray.
'22

SYMPATHY TO

Cathy Stevens and Heather Grier in the loss

Dates: July 18th-July 22nd
of their father, James Manley, who passed Dates: July 31st-August 4th Times: M-Th 7:45am - 5:00pm; Fri 7:45 – 11:30
away on March 16, 2022. Grades: 5th-6th Grades: K-6th
Nick Rainwater in the loss of his wife, Patti
Cost: $290 Cost: *$239
Rainwater, who passed away on March 17,
$90 Deposit Due April 10th *See Ty for a 50% off code
2022, and in the loss of his brother, Joe
Where: Timber Creek Camp in Pulaski, MS Where: Heritage Baptist Church
Rainwater, who passed away on March 22,
Overview: CentriKid Camp is a 5-day, Overview: Connect Camp is day camp that
2022.
overnight trip offered for our 5th and 6th spans over 5 days. Kids will be dropped off in
Graders where their days will be jam- the morning and then picked up in the
Pat McCartha and family in the loss of his
packed with Bible Study, Recreation, Track afternoon at 5:00 PM. Their days are filled with
mother, Grace McCartha, who passed away
Times, and Worship. skills activities, worship, and Bible studies.
on March 28, 2022.

Website: connectcamps.com/Montgomery-al/
The family of Louise Tillery, who passed

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away on March 29, 2022.
Dates: June 20-25
Mu ion
Grades: Current 7th-12th iss
Cost: $300 on M
$75 Deposit Due June 1st
Fresh flowers are now being Where: Mississippi College Dates: June 13-17
placed in the worship center Overview: Students will join with Grades: Current 7th-12th
churches from across the Mark your calendar. Details
weekly. If you would like to place
Southeast for a week of worship, coming soon!
flowers in memory or in honor of small group Bible study, and
someone, please call Deborah missions.
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
April 3 Sunday Night home groups - 6:00 pm at the Kim Trip to Ark Encounter -
Kent Harwell & Kent Johnson home Sept. 5-9. Cost is $769
for double room with
April 10 deposit of $169 due by
Phil Redding & Dallas Vick May 29th. See Karen in
Music & Worship Children the office to sign up.
lmaddox@eastmont.org Forever Young -

tlogan@eastmont.org
Forever Young Choir - April19 @ 10:00 am in
RA Campout -
WEDNESDAY NIGHT April 12 & April 26 at April 8-9 @ the Deal's
room 205. Guest will
be Picking, Grinning &
FELLOWSHIP MEAL 9:00 am property. 5:00 pm -
Singing followed by
The Montgomery 11:00 am
Passion Play - April covered dish lunch.
April 6
9th & 10th. Help is Students
Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes
needed with staging, cmallory@eastmont.org
& Gravy, English Peas, Roll costumes, drama, &
Summer Mission Trip - June 20-25. Cost is $300.
tech, as well as
April 13
singing. Super Summer - July 11-16. Cost is $175.
Ham, Turnips, Sweet Potatoes, Student Choir will not Registration is open for both trips on the Eastmont
Butter Beans, Cornbread meet until April 24 events page

 BY THE NUMBERS
2022 WEEKLY GIVING
MARCH 13

GENERAL FUND $38,828.89
EMERGENCY FUND $1,707.50
Trip
MARCH 20
GENERAL FUND $20,147.60
Eastmont’s Mission Trip in 2022
EMERGENCY FUND $682.50
will take us to a new place with
new partners and with new
LIFEGROUP TOTALS
opportunities to share the Gospel. We will partner with Hispaniola Mountain
Ministries (HMM) in the Dominican Republic, November 19-26, doing many of the MARCH 20 MARCH 27
things our teams have done in the past, including partnering with a local church PRESCHOOL 21 23
for door-to-door evangelism, children’s ministry, and church services. CHILDREN 59 50
According to their website, “HMM is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization that STUDENTS 40 40
focuses on connecting the local community to the local church in the Dominican ADULTS 363 397
Republic and Haiti. We know the more we support the local church, the more God TOTAL 483 510
will work in and through that church to make disciples in their community. To
accomplish the mission, HMM is focused on three main areas: ANNIE ARMSTRONG OFFERING:
Encourage the LOCAL church and community GIVEN TO DATE: $7,893.50
Equipping the Believers
Empowering the Leaders Visit our website @
eastmont.org/knowtheword
HMM’s desire is that God will continue to use this organization to bless the people for the adult and children's
of the Hispaniola Island and around the world.” Visit http://gohmm.org/ to learn plans to read through the
more about Hispaniola Mountain Ministries. Bible chronologically.
Most of the cost of the trip is covered through fundraisers like this week’s yard
sale. The out-of-pocket cost per person is $500, which includes travel expenses, WEEKLY
lodging, most meals, and resources for ministry during the week. This is a great
SCHEDULE
opportunity for those who have thought about going on a mission trip but have
Sunday
been hesitant, or for families who might want to go on a mission trip together.
8:30 am Worship Service
Contact Gene Kim or Karen Bush if you are interested in knowing more or if you
9:45 am LifeGroups
want to sign up. The next meeting about this trip will be on April 24th in room 205
11:00 am Worship Service
following the 11:00 service.
(Live Stream
Available)
Upcoming Events 4:00 pm Student Choir
5:00 pm Handbell Choir
Saturday, April 2 ~ 6 am - 12 pm Wednesday
5:00 pm Fellowship Meal
6:00 pm Prayer Meeting &
for Missions
Bible Studies
Choir / Orchestra
Donations accepted beginning 3/27
(No books accepted) Rehearsal
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Timeout
(Student Worship)
Mission Friends, RAs
& GAs (Kids Missions)
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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
Numbers 6-9 Numbers 29-32 Deuteronomy 16-19
Week 9 From Your Pastor
Day 2 Day 2 Day 2 Numbers 13-14
Numbers 10-13 Numbers 33-36 Deuteronomy 20-23 Psalm 90
Psalm 90
Summer Camps
Numbers 21:4-9
Reading Plan

Day 3 Day 3
Day 3 Deuteronomy 1-3 Deuteronomy 24-27
Eastmont Goal: Week 10 2022 Mission Trip Plans
Numbers 14-16 Day 4 Day 4
Psalm 95 $30,000 Numbers 22:22-34
Deuteronomy 4-7 Deuteronomy 28-30
Numbers 24:17 Upcoming Events
Day 4
Day 5 Day 5 Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Numbers 17-20
Deuteronomy 8-11 Deuteronomy 31-34
Day 5 Day 6 Day 6 Week 11
Numbers 21-24 Deuteronomy 34
Deuteronomy 12-15 Joshua 1-2
Day 6 Joshua 1-2
Numbers 25-28

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