EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH 

// MARCH 19, 2023 // VOLUME 32 // NUMBER 6

Jesus
is Lord!
GENE KIM
From Your College & Missions Pastor GKIM@EASTMONT.ORG

“Jesus is Lord.” It has been said that those three words (only two words in Greek) formed the earliest Christian
creed. Baptists tend not to be creedal people, but creeds have been important throughout history to define
truth, correct errors, summarize core beliefs, and regulate cooperation. Basically, it’s a statement that says
we agree that this is what Christianity is all about.
But creeds are meaningless if there’s only verbal affirmation. Anyone can say that this is what I believe, but do
their lives affirm what their mouth is saying? We all know that talk is cheap. Jesus warned of this sort of
behavior in Matt. 7:21—“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven.”
I was reminded of just how significant this is when teaching through 1 Samuel 8. In that chapter, Samuel is
nearing the end of his role as the spiritual shepherd of Israel, and in response, the people ask for a king. God
had plans for an earthly king, but not in this way. They didn’t want God’s king. They wanted their own king so
they could be like the other nations who appeared strong and safe. Though God was their protector and
provider (in essence their king!), the people rejected his leadership.
Perhaps this is where you are in your own faith journey. Maybe you’re someone who acknowledges Christ as
Lord but you have grown tired of what that entails. So you’ve given in to fitting in and found yourself rejecting
his lordship. Even if you haven’t turned your life upside down, it’s likely there are areas of your life and heart
that you’re resisting submitting to him. Take some time today to repent and ask for forgiveness. In addition,
you may want to talk to a mentor, life group leader, or pastor about it. God has graced us with this Eastmont
community…let’s use it!
 OUR CHURCH April 16 - May 7
FAMILY 9:45 am ~ Room 903
This four-session membership course
SYMPATHY TO is for those considering taking the next
Carolyn Griffith in the loss of her steps in the journey toward church
grandson, Shannon Brent McGhee, membership. The classes will meet
who passed away on February 26, during LifeGroup hour on Sunday
2023. mornings over a four-week period. Call
the church office to register today!
Darry Johnston in the loss of his
wife, Janie Johnston, who passed
away on March 10, 2023. Thank you so much, Eastmont,
for your servant heart! Serve
Carolyn Bowden in the loss of her Tour Montgomery was a huge
husband, Jim Bowden, who passed success! We had over 1,000
away on March 12, 2023. volunteers from 12 different

states (AL,GA, SC, VA, TX, TN, MS, OK, FL, PA, LA & AK)
AND 79 different churches who came to the River Region
Goodwyn Staff to work on 53 different projects.
Eastmont family, you were a blessing to the people at
Appreciation each of the ministry project sites where you worked.
Thank you again for making a positive impact on our

Dinner neighbors in need! Bro. Billy

April 11, 2023

6:00 PM
Fellowship Hall
Goodwyn Encouragers are invited!

Call the church office to

reserve your spot!

BUILDING LOCK UP
March 19
Kent Johnson & Kent Harwell
March 26
Phil Redding & Taylor Guttensohn This TEN-QUESTION survey is an
opportunity for Eastmont to better
understand WHO WE ARE and TEN-FOR-TEN
WEDNESDAY NIGHT WHERE WE'RE GOING as we follow
Christ together. Please visit our
FELLOWSHIP MEAL
website, prayerfully consider each
March 22
question, and honestly share your
Spaghetti, Salad, and Garlic Knots heart. Together, we will continue to
March 29 see the Lord's faithfulness over the
No fellowship meal due to yard sale next TEN YEARS...and many more!!
 April 1st BY THE NUMBERS

6:00 am - 12:00 pm WEEKLY GIVING

Donations accepted FEBRUARY 26

beginning Sunday, March 26
GENERAL FUND $22,460.80
(No books please)
EMERGENCY FUND $1,120.00
For Missions
MARCH 5
GENERAL FUND $56,181.50
EMERGENCY FUND $2,211.00

ANNIE ARMSTRONG MISSION

OFFERING:
GOAL: $25,000
GIVEN TO DATE: $3,820.00

LIFEGROUP TOTALS
MARCH 5 MARCH 12
PRESCHOOL 23 19
CHILDREN 48 40
STUDENTS 46 44
ADULTS 377 348
TOTAL 510 451

WEEKLY
SCHEDULE
MINISTRY HAPPENINGS Sunday
Visit the Events page on our website for more information 8:30 am Worship Service
Music Children 9:45 am LifeGroups
worship@eastmont.org tlogan@eastmont.org 11:00 am Worship Service
David Phelps Choir - Contact Cindy at the above email Eastmont Bible Drill -
5:00 pm Ladies' and Men's
if interested in being a part of the choir for the David Wednesday, April 12 @
6:00 pm in Fellowship Bible Studies
Phelps concert.
Senior Adult Choir - March 28 @ 9:00 am. Hall Handbell Choir
Twists & Turns VBS -
Wednesday
June 5-9 ~ 9 am - 12 pm
Students College 5:00 pm Fellowship Meal
Sign up to volunteer in
cmallory@eastmont.org gkim@eastmont.org
the connecting hall on 6:00 pm Prayer Meeting &
Student Summer Home Groups - Sundays or call Ty or Bible Studies
Mission Trip to Indiana - Sundays @ 6:00 pm at Emily in the church
Choir / Orchestra
June 19-24 the Kim home. Topic: office. Registration for
Cost: $300 Biblical Overview VBS opens on March 19. Rehearsal
Registration is now Timeout
open. Senior Adults (Student Worship)
Super Summer - bdickey@eastmont.org Mission Friends
July 10-14
Forever Young - March 21 @ 10:00 am in room 205. (Preschool)
Cost: $175
Registration is now Special guest: Dr. Dale Huff. Covered dish lunch will Bible Skills, Drills, &
open. follow. Meat provided by the church. Thrills (1-6 Grades)
THE ENCOURAGER
EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH
4505 ATLANTA HIGHWAY
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36109

IN THIS ISSUE
From Your College &
Missions Pastor
Annie Armstrong
Eastmont Next Steps
Easter Offering

Goodwyn Staff Appreciation
Eastmont Goal: Dinner

$25,000 Serve Tour Success

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