EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH // OCTOBER 1, 2023 // VOLUME 32 // NUMBER 20

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FROM YOUR CHILDREN’S PASTOR TLOGAN@EASTMONT.ORG

Growing up, my family had this book series called Trailblazer Books. They were children’s books that told the
stories of Christians who made huge impacts around the world. The back of all the books would read,
“Thrilling adventure stories introducing young readers (ages 8-12) to Christian heroes of the past.” There were
missionaries, Reformation leaders, abolitionists, and others in this series. I remember reading about Mary
Slessor in Nigeria, Amy Carmichael in India, Martin Luther in Germany, and so many others who did many
noteworthy things for the cause of Christ. I remember after reading these stories, I would be so fired up for all
the things that God would use me to accomplish.
Fast forward to now, I have not done anything worthy of being written in a book. I haven’t preached to
thousands; I haven’t brought Jesus to an unreached people group and seen them all saved; I haven’t done any
of the things that I read about in those books as a child. I’ve had to fight this idea of comparison all my life.
This sinful thought of, “I’m not doing as big of things as this person, or this person, or this person,” creeps in. I
have to remind myself over and over that my ministry matters and my mission matters.
As born-again believers we all have a common mission and a ministry, yet none of them look the exact same.
God has gifted us with unique gifts and talents to be used for His glory for the mission of making disciples. In
Ephesians 4, Paul tells the church of Ephesus that the leaders of the church were responsible for “equipping
the saints for the work of ministry.” We all have a part to play, and what you do matters. For those teaching
LifeGroup classes, your ministry matters. For those keeping the preschoolers, your ministry matters. For those
helping with food, maintenance, mission trips, music, technology, giving, witnessing to neighbors, your
ministry matters. Whatever your ministry is, It Matters. Eastmont, don’t get caught up with comparison, but
instead, continue to be faithful in what the Lord has called you to do.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY

SYMPATHY TO
Louise Hilyer and Colleen Walton 3-5 pm
in the loss of their son-in-law and
brother-in-law, Glenn Davis, who
passed away on September 17, 2023.
Room 129

Have you been attending Eastmont for years but have never taken
that step to become a member? Maybe you are new to Eastmont and
know that this is where God is leading you to be a part and serve
within a local body of believers. Eastmont Next Steps is for you.

Prayer
Goodwyn
Partners
Encouragement cards for
October are due by Sunday,
October 8 and can be placed in
one of the marked baskets in the
worship center lobby, in the
connecting hall, or outside the
church office.
BUILDING LOCK UP
October 1
Allen Deal & Eric Hill
October 8
Dallas Vick & Steve Ragsdale
Perhaps you are already a member of Eastmont, but you know
someone who fits into one of those categories. Let us encourage you
to invite them to the class and offer to attend alongside them.
The final offering of Next Steps in 2023 will be in October. You can
register through the events page on our website, through the Church
Center app, or by calling the church office.
Nomination ballots are available
in the lobby of the worship
center, in the long hall, and
outside the church office. Please
be sure to read the qualifications
listed on the nomination ballot
and talk to the man you want to
nominate before submitting.
Nominations must be submitted
by October 31.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
FELLOWSHIP MEAL A new semester of six-week
discipleship classes will begin on
October 4
Wednesday, November 1st. Watch
Chicken Alfredo, Green Beans, and
for more details coming soon.
Breadsticks
October 11
Hamburgers, French Fries, and
Baked Beans
 BY THE NUMBERS
WEEKLY GIVING

SEPTEMBER 10
GENERAL FUND $34,330.41
EMERGENCY FUND $1,815.00

SEPTEMBER 17
GENERAL FUND $18,315.69
EMERGENCY FUND $420.00

LIFEGROUP TOTALS
SEPT 17 SEPT 24
PRESCHOOL 17 19
CHILDREN 53 51
STUDENTS 43 51
ADULTS 355 367
TOTAL 468 488

WEEKLY
SCHEDULE
Sunday
9:00 am LifeGroups
10:15 am Worship Service
MINISTRY HAPPENINGS 5:00 pm Ladies' and Men's
Visit the Events page on our website for more information
Bible Studies
Students Senior Adults
cmallory@eastmont.org bclements@eastmont.org Wednesday
Pecan Sale - October 1-31. Order from a student 5:00 pm Fellowship Meal
Forever Young -
or in the connecting hall to help raise money for 6:00 pm Prayer Meeting &
October 17 @ 10 am
summer mission trip Bible Studies
in Fellowship Hall with
Winter Retreat - Jan. 12-15. Sign up online
special guest, Billy Choir / Orchestra
Irvin from Faith Radio. Rehearsal
Children College
Covered dish lunch to
tlogan@eastmont.org gkim@eastmont.org Timeout
follow.
Home Groups - Mystery Trip - October (Student Worship)
Trunk or Treat -
Sundays @ 6:00 pm at 24. Watch for details Mission Friends
Sunday, October 29
the Kim home. Bible (Preschool)
from 3-5 pm. Call
study and dinner.
Emily in the church Bible Skills, Drills,
office if you want to and Thrills
Music
volunteer or if you
mballard@eastmont.org (1-6 Grades)
want to host a trunk.
Upcoming Christmas Choir Rehearsals -
Wednesdays @ 6:00 pm
October 8th - 3 - 4:30 pm
November 12th - 3 - 4:30
THE ENCOURAGER
EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH
4505 ATLANTA HIGHWAY
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36109

IN THIS ISSUE

From Your Children’s

Pastor

Next Steps

Deacon Nominations

Growthtrack

Upcoming Events &

Ministry Happenings

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