EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH 

// APRIL 17, 2022 // VOLUME 31 // NUMBER 8

“Why do you seek the living among

the dead? He is not here,

He has risen!"
Luke 24:5-6

CLEVE MALLORY
From Your StudentPastor CMALLORY@EASTMONT.ORG

BUT WHY DID HE SUFFER?

“…He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death,

even death on a cross.”
Philippians 2:8

At Easter, our attention turns to the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. The good news of salvation is fully recognized in
these elements of Jesus’ life. Our sin deserves death, the fullness of God’s wrath. But the sinless One, Jesus, willingly endured
death in the place of helpless sinners. He was raised to life, ending the curse of death and proving His Lordship over creation.

So we recognize that Jesus HAD TO DIE. But do we give enough attention to the fact that He also SUFFERED for our sake? It was
prophesied that the Christ would suffer (Isaiah 52:13-53:12). But do we consider the extent of Jesus’ suffering leading up to His
death? He was beaten, spat upon, and slandered. He endured physical and emotional abuse. His closest friends scattered in His
moment of greatest need. Even the manner of His death seems quite excessive, given the specific requirement in God’s Law.
The Apostle Paul emphasized this when he said “…even death on a cross.” And why? What does God seek to prove in allowing His
Son to not just die, but to suffer in such an agonizing way? Is there any purpose to all the suffering if death was the true
requirement? ABSOLUTELY!

In Jesus’ death, we have forgiveness from sin. In His resurrection, we have everlasting life with God. But in His suffering we find
strength in a Savior who knows our pain. When we are tempted to quit, we know that Christ overcame that same temptation. We
have a great High Priest who suffered as we do (Hebrews 4:15). This Easter, be thankful for Christ not only because He paid the
price for sin, but also because He was our model for suffering in this life. And in your thankfulness, tell someone about Jesus and
what He means to you.
CHURCH LIFE
Children are encouraged to bring
flowers on Easter Sunday to put on
the cross. This is also a great
opportunity for family photos on
Easter!
Fresh flowers are now being
placed in the worship center
weekly. If you would like to place
flowers in memory or in honor of
someone, please call Deborah
Speigner at 558-4741.
BUILDING LOCK UP
April 17
Danny McDonald & Joe Clements
April 24
Allen Deal & Eric Hill
tlogan@eastmont.org
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
FELLOWSHIP MEAL
April 20
Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes
& Gravy, English Peas, Roll
April 27
Chick Fil A Sandwiches, Chips, and
Fruit
RA
Campout
This past weekend we had
such a fun time at our RA
campout! There were 20
boys and their dads/male
role models, and we had
an amazing time cooking
on the campfire, shooting
BB guns, snipe hunting, and enjoying God’s creation. We looked in Scripture
and saw how God hides us “in His shelter in the day of trouble” (Psalm 27:5).
A very special thank you goes out to Allen, Lorrie, and Jason Deal for
allowing us to use their awesome piece of property for this event and also to
Heath Corwin for planning and executing this fun outing for the boys.
A big thank you to all those who invested in missions through our Yard Sale,
whether through donations or countless hours of labor! We were blessed to
be able to raise over $18,000!
Ministry Happenings
Visit our website or social media for details
College Senior Adults
gkim@eastmont.org bdickey@eastmont.org
Graduate Recognition - May 1. If you are
Trip to Ark Encounter -
graduating and want to participate talk to Gene
Sept. 5-9. This trip is
or Karen.
now open to family &
Secret Church - Six-hour Bible study following
friends of Eastmont.
the model of the underground church. Friday,
Deadline is May 23.
April 29 beginning at 5pm at the Cumbies home.
Call Karen in the office
to sign up.
Music & Worship Children
Forever Young -
lmaddox@eastmont.org
May 17 at 10:00 am in
Forever Young Choir - Baby Dedication is room 205 with
April 26 at 9:00 am coming! If interested, covered dish lunch to
Student Jam Music on contact Ty Logan follow. Our special
Mission - June 13-17 through email or the guest will be Jayne
Birmingham, AL. Cost church office. Burns.
is $125
Boston Butt Sale for
Students
Music on Mission
cmallory@eastmont.org
$40 - Pick up 5/14. For
more info email Summer Mission Trip - June 20-25. Cost is $300.
worship@eastmont.or Super Summer - July 11-16. Cost is $175.
g or call 420-6311 . Registration is open for both trips on the Eastmont
Student Choir resumes events page
April 24

 BY THE NUMBERS
Congratulations! WEEKLY GIVING
MARCH 27
GENERAL FUND $24,670.75
EMERGENCY FUND $200.00
APRIL 3
GENERAL FUND $39,857.13
EMERGENCY FUND $2,325.00

LIFEGROUP TOTALS
APRIL 3 APRIL 10
PRESCHOOL 20 19
CHILDREN 65 66
STUDENTS 53 55
ADULTS 363 392
This is an exciting time in the TOTAL 501 532
life of Ty Logan, our Children's Pastor!
Shortly after taking the position as our ANNIE ARMSTRONG OFFERING:
Children's Pastor he proposed to his GIVEN TO DATE: $13, 756.63
girlfriend, Michaela Bailey. In July they will
be married here at Eastmont. Visit our website @
eastmont.org/knowtheword
for the adult and children's
We look forward to having Michaela officially join Ty in his ministry, although plans to read through the
she has already been very active working alongside him at Eastmont. Bible chronologically.

Ladies, please join us on May 15th as we celebrate this special couple! WEEKLY
SCHEDULE
Sunday

Upcoming Events 8:30 am Worship Service

9:45 am LifeGroups
11:00 am Worship Service
High School & College (Live Stream
Graduate Recognition Available)
Sunday, May 1st during the 4:00 pm Student Choir
11:00 am service
5:00 pm Handbell Choir
Wednesday
5:00 pm Fellowship Meal
6:00 pm Prayer Meeting &
Bible Studies
Choir / Orchestra
Rehearsal
Timeout
(Student Worship)
Mission Friends, RAs
& GAs (Kids Missions)
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Week IN THIS ISSUE

Join us as 9we
- 2/28-3/5 Week 10 - 3/7-3/12 Week 11- 3/14-3/19

celebrate
He has risen!
Day 1 Day 1 Day 1
our risen6-9
Numbers Lord! Numbers 29-32 Deuteronomy 16-19
Week 9 But Why Did He Suffer?
Easter Worship
Day 2 Services
Dayat
2 Day 2
Numbers 13-14
8:30 am
Numbers 10-13 Numbers 33-36 Deuteronomy 20-23 Psalm 90
Psalm 90
RA Campout
11:00 am Numbers 21:4-9
Reading Plan

Day 3 Day 3
Day 3 Deuteronomy 1-3 Deuteronomy 24-27

Eastmont Goal: Week 10 Ministry Happenings
Numbers 14-16 Day 4 Day 4
Psalm 95 $30,000 Numbers 22:22-34
Deuteronomy 4-7 Deuteronomy 28-30
Numbers 24:17 Congratulations to
Day 4
Day 5 Day 5 Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Numbers 17-20
Deuteronomy 8-11 Deuteronomy 31-34
Children's Pastor
Day 5 Day 6 Day 6 Week 11
Numbers 21-24
Deuteronomy 12-15 Joshua 1-2 Deuteronomy 34 Upcoming Events
Day 6 Joshua 1-2
Numbers 25-28

CONTACT US
Office: (334) 277-6300 Careline: (334)277-6384 Prayer Room: (334) 277-8876
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