EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH 

// FEBRUARY 19, 2023 // VOLUME 32 // NUMBER 4

"Follow me, and I will make you

fishers of men."
Matthew 4:19

FRANK BOWLING
From Your Pastor FBOWLING@EASTMONT.ORG
How many words would it take to change your life? To inspire hope? To make you willing to sell everything you
own and risk your life?
“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” - Matthew 4:19
These 10 words were all it took for Peter and Andrew to make that life-altering decision to get out of the boat.
In fact, it’s these 10 words that ushered in a new understanding of what it meant for men, women, and children
to relate to and follow their Creator. These 10 words were the beginning of a three-year journey with Jesus
that would culminate in these unlikely men being the very ones through whom the message of the gospel
would be proclaimed and the mission of church would be entrusted.
Our mission is the same as that of the true church of every generation, namely that together we proclaim and
pursue Jesus as Lord (see the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18 – 20). In light of that unchanging mission,
we recognize that from time to time it is necessary for local churches like Eastmont to prayerfully consider
how we are best suited and called to fulfill this mission. For that reason, our pastoral staff is working to
develop and refine a 10-year vision for Eastmont Baptist Church, and we need your help. First, we need you to
pray for wisdom and discernment to prevail and that our hearts and minds will focus on the plans God has for
Eastmont. Second, we would like for you to give input. This coming Sunday (2/19) we will launch our “10 for 10”
survey – 10 questions for 10 years. We want everyone who currently attends Eastmont to participate, and we
will give you more information during our worship services this week.
I’m looking forward to seeing where the Holy Spirit will lead us as we seek to proclaim and pursue Jesus as
Lord.
 OUR CHURCH
FAMILY
SYMPATHY TO
The family of Amelia Houlton, who
passed away on January 8, 2023.
Addis Duck in the loss of her
husband, Larry Duck, who passed
away on January 28,2023.
Pat Thornton in the loss of her son,
Terry Thornton, who passed away on
February 10, 2023.
Eastmont Church Family,
There aren't adequate words to describe just how thankful we
are for your generous love offering to our family. We have
been blessed beyond measure by your prayers and support to
us over the past 5 years since we moved overseas.
As many of you know, we are expecting our second child in
the coming months. We are planning to use part of your gift to
prepare our home for baby's arrival. Lauren is particularly excited about now being able
to purchase a nice rocking chair - something that is hard to find here, and that she
never had with our first child.
We pray that God blesses your church abundantly and that you continue to grow in faith
and good works toward one another. We are grateful to God for your partnership in this
Gospel work around the world.
May the Lord bless you and keep you, and make His face shine upon you, that His way
may be known on earth, and his saving power among all nations.
Love,

Coming in April Jamie, Lauren, Maddox, and Baby

NEXT STEPS
MEMBERSHIP
CLASSES

Watch for details!

BUILDING LOCK UP
February 19
Joe Clements & Taylor Guttensohn
February 26
Danny McDonald & Phil Redding
Church Center Eastmont’s new online Directory is HERE and
we want you to be a part of it!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT Directory Do you need help getting into the Directory or
FELLOWSHIP MEAL adding your photo to the Directory? We will be
hosting a Help Center and photo booth in the
February 22 lobby of the Worship Center on February 26th
Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Turnip Greens, and March 5th.
and Cornbread

If your LifeGroup is interested in having

March 1 someone come to a class meeting for help with
Hamburgers, French Fries, and Baked Church Center, please call Karen in the church
Beans office.
 BY THE NUMBERS
WEEKLY GIVING

JANUARY 15
GENERAL FUND $26,394.15
EMERGENCY FUND $1,855.00
JANUARY 22
GENERAL FUND $17,388.18
EMERGENCY FUND $465.00

LIFEGROUP TOTALS
Register @ FEB 5 FEB 12
sendrelief.org/servetour/montgomery
PRESCHOOL 22 24
CHILDREN 44 46
MINISTRY HAPPENINGS STUDENTS 44 58
ADULTS 406 395
Visit the Events page on our website for more information
TOTAL 516 523
College Senior Adults
gkim@eastmont.org bdickey@eastmont.org

Home Groups - Sundays @ 6:00 pm at the Kim home. Forever Young -

Topic: Biblical Overview February 21 @ 10:00 am
Pursue Conference @ FBC Montgomery - February 24- in Fellowship Hall.
25. Register through the Events page on the Eastmont
website or on our Facebook page. Cost: $20.

Special guest: Tammy

Chavers, ventriloquist,
WEEKLY
and Charlie. Covered SCHEDULE
dish lunch will follow. Sunday
Meat provided by the
8:30 am Worship Service
church.
9:45 am LifeGroups
Missions Students
11:00 am Worship Service
gkim@eastmont.org cmallory@eastmont.org
5:00 pm Ladies' and Men's
Yard Sale for Missions DNOW - Music
February 17-19. worship@eastmont.org Bible Studies
March 26 - April 1
Registration is still open Handbell Choir
Donations accepted Senior Adult Choir -
beginning March 26. on Eastmont's Events
February 28 @ 9:00 Wednesday
Volunteers needed page or on the Student
am 5:00 pm Fellowship Meal
throughout the week Ministry Facebook page.
and on April 1 during the Cost is $40 6:00 pm Prayer Meeting &
sale. Call the church Bible Studies
office to find out how Choir / Orchestra
you can help! Rehearsal
Mission Trips Meeting - Children Timeout
March 5 following the tlogan@eastmont.org
(Student Worship)
11:00 service. Meet in Pinewood Derby - February 26 in Fellowship Hall
Fellowship Hall to hear Mission Friends
following 11:00 service
about trips to Salt Lake Mother/Daughter Night - March 3 @ 6 pm (Preschool)
City and Dominican Guys Campout - March 3 @ 5:00 pm at the Deal's Bible Skills, Drills, &
Republic. property Thrills (1-6 Grades)
THE ENCOURAGER
EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH
4505 ATLANTA HIGHWAY
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36109

IN THIS ISSUE
From Your Pastor

A Thank You from Jamie &

Lauren

VBS 2023

Church Center Directory

Upcoming Events & Ministry

Happenings

CONTACT US
Office: (334) 277-6300 Careline: (334)277-6384 Prayer Room: (334) 277-8876
Email: ebc@eastmont.org Website: eastmont.org
Facebook: facebook.com/eastmont Twitter: @eastmontbaptist
OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm