EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH 

// AUGUST 7, 2022 // VOLUME 31 // NUMBER 16

August 7th
GENE KIM
From Your Missions & CollegePastor GKIM@EASTMONT.ORG

"So you also outwardly appear righteous to others,

but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness." Matthew 23:28

When I was a kid, my mother would take me to get some new clothes before the start of school. This usually
consisted of shirts and pants, and if I was lucky, a new pair of shoes. But for me it wasn’t about the clothes, it
was about a new beginning. A chance to start all over. It was a new school year and a new, better-dressed me.

But looking back on it now, I realize how silly that mindset was. It was not a new me, it was the same me
dressed up in different clothes. Maybe my “Members Only” jacket gave me a little more confidence, but deep
down I was the same insecure kid.

Sometimes I wonder if we do the same thing in church. We dress up in our Sunday best to feel better about
ourselves, but really we are just masking what is true underneath. Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for appearing
righteous on the outside while they were full of hypocrisy and wickedness on the inside (Matt. 23:28). We
should periodically examine whether we are truly following Jesus or simply looking the part. The new school
year is a good time to start.

 OUR CHURCH Last year Eastmont began a partnership with Goodwyn Middle
School. This year they have a new principal and several new
FAMILY teachers, but the same need for a partner to walk with them
through the school year, providing encouragement and
support. We have already had two opportunities to serve
before the school year starts, and we are excited about
future opportunities!

August 2nd was the first day of work for

teachers. Eastmont welcomed them with
Join us as we celebrate Chick-Fil-A breakfast.

Baptism
August 7th & 14th

If you are interested in

placing flowers in the
Worship Center in honor of
or in memory of someone,
Here's how you can be involved:
please contact Deborah
Speigner or the church
office.
A group of volunteers went to the school
to assemble 65 resource bags
for teachers.
Monday, August 8th - Prayer walk at the school at 6:00 pm
Tuesday, August 9th - Welcome students on their first day @ 7:00 am
Saturday, August 27th - Painting project as a part of Day of Service
Sign up to be a Prayer Warrior and send monthly encouragement notes to a staff
member. Call Karen in the church office.

Ministry Happenings
BUILDING LOCK UP Visit our website or social media for details
August 7 Children
tlogan@eastmont.org College
Allen Deal & Eric Hill gkim@eastmont.org
Preparing for the Pew - Beginning August 7
August 14 A class for all rising kindergartners to prepare them to
College Encouragers -
join adults in worship
Dallas Vick & Steve Ragsdale We are looking for
Bible Skills, Drills, and Thrills - Wednesdays @ 6:00 pm
Easmont members who
beginning August 10
would be willing to keep
in touch with and
WEDNESDAY NIGHT Students Music Ministry
encourage our
cmallory@eastmont.org worship@eastmont.org
FELLOWSHIP MEAL Choir rehearsal -
students who are away
SPEAK Tour - Aug 5 @ at college. If interested,
August 3 Wednesdays at 6:00 pm talk to Gene or Karen.
Thorington Rd. Baptist
Chicken Tenders, Baked Potatoes, Church - 6-8 pm. Sign Orchestra Rehearsal -
Green Beans, and Roll up on the Events page Wednesdays at 6:00 pm
or Facebook.
August 10 Senior Adults
New Year Dinner &
Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit bdickey@eastmont.org
Details - Aug 14 @ 6 pm
in Fellowship Hall. For Forever Young - August 16 @ 10 am in room 205 with
August 17
all 7th-12th graders and special guest, Ron Gardner. Covered dish to follow.
Country Fried Steak, Rice & Gravy, and
parents. Calendar Ark Encounter Trip Meeting - Tuesday, August 23 @
Field Peas, 6:00 pm in room 205.
events revealed!
 Eastmont Christian Kindergarten begins BY THE NUMBERS
year two with a Parent Open House on
August 22 and school starting the next day.

WEEKLY GIVING
Lynn Blackwell will return as Director of
ECK as well as K4 teacher. Joining Lynn
JULY 17
will be Margie Drescher in the 3-Year-Old
GENERAL FUND $26,327.78
class and Kathy Farris as K5 teacher. Gale
EMERGENCY FUND $1,155.00
Mallory will again teach music and Christine
Noell will lead PE and will also help with JULY 24
some tutoring. GENERAL FUND $34,073.00

We look forward to another great year at EMERGENCY FUND $265.00

ECK! There is still space available. For
more information or to register go to LIFEGROUP TOTALS
eastmont.org/kindergarten.
JULY 24 JULY 31

ng Soon! PRESCHOOL 22 24

Comi
CHILDREN 41 55

STUDENTS 52 44
Planning Center is a set of software system tools designed to help churches organize ADULTS 366 357
information, coordinate events, communicate with its members, and connect TOTAL 481 480
with its congregation.

Watch for more information about how Eastmont will be using Planning Center and
how it will be helpful to you! Visit our website @

eastmont.org/knowtheword for

the adult and children's plans to

read through the Bible

chronologically.

m ing WEEKLY
Upco nts SCHEDULE
Eve Sunday
8:30 am Worship Service
9:45 am LifeGroups
11:00 am Worship Service
4:00 pm Student Choir
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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IN THIS ISSUE
From Your College &
Missions Pastor

Goodwyn Partnership
Sunday Schedule Ministry Happenings

8:30 am Worship Eastmont Christian

Kindergarten
9:45 am Life Groups
Upcoming Events
11:00 am Worship

CONTACT US
Office: (334) 277-6300 Careline: (334)277-6384 Prayer Room: (334) 277-8876
Email: ebc@eastmont.org Website: eastmont.org
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