Volume 25, Number 26

From your
Pastor
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December 25, 2016

A Look Inside...

Youth Winter
Retreat
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Men of Eastmont:
We Need You!
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www.eastmont.org

Womens Ministry
2017 Kick-Off
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FROM YOUR ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Art Long - along@eastmont.org

Christmas is my most favorite time of the year! Except

for the Ebenezer Scrooges, Im sure that is true for
most of us. I love everything about the season; from
the hustle and bustle (Im not sure what bustle means
either) to the fragrance of a fresh-cut Christmas
tree trimmed with colorful lights and ornaments, to
the songs and carols, and the old and new movies,
animated and otherwise. Christmas cards, gift giving,
stockings, exterior illumination, Santa Claus and his
eight reindeer.
I could go on and on, but I wont. Suffice it to say, the
sounds, smells, sights & tastes of the season are truly
unique to Christmas. Family and friends who are dear
to us gather near to us once more!
But what I love most is the reason for the season!
Jesus Christ, God the Son, Our Creator, stepped out
of heaven, became like us, but without sin, became
sin on our behalf, suffered, bled, and died so that we
might be forgiven of our sins. He was buried and
three days later, was physically resurrected from the
dead, assuring us of eternal life. He ascended to God
the Father and sits at His right hand interceding for
us, with the sure promise that He is coming again!
Christmas is all about celebrating His coming into the
world!
On behalf of Bro. Mike, the staff, support staff and our
families, we hope and pray that you and yours will have
a Christ-filled Christmas and a blessed New Year!

Bro. Art

SUNDAY SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT

Phil Redding / Travis Norwood Class

Were a small, diverse group, united by our love for Jesus

and our need for His grace and guidance as we journey life
together. So, were a participative class, praying for each
other, studying and discussing His Word together. Were
very real, sharing our joys and struggles in an atmosphere
of Christian love and acceptance. On the road to complete
spiritual maturity, if youve already arrived, youve gotten
there before us. But we study the Word and look for life
applications that lead us toward that goal and a vibrant,
personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Wed love to have
you enrich our class and welcome any adults seeking a
Sunday School home!
God Bless, Phil Redding & Travis Norwood

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CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Jeremy Lynch - jlynch@eastmont.org

RA & GA Basketball - Grades 1-3 co-ed (Schedules to

be released soon) & grades 4-6 boys & girls teams (season
has begun). Schedules posted on Facebook 252. Practice

Wednesdays @ 5 PM at the Eastmont basketball court.

Preschool Worship - We are changing the term BTH to

Preschool Worship describing our 10:30 AM Sunday time
for preschoolers in a new location, room 207.

Preschool Family Night

January 15, 4:30 PM, room 207

Parent/Child Dedication

January 8 at 10:30 AM. Please contact Karen Bush if you

are interested & have not received an information packet
by December 10.

Bible Drill - begins` January 8

STUDENT MINISTRY
Cleve Mallory - cmallory@eastmont.org

SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY

Sundays @ 9:20 AM, Explore the Bible: Joshua, Judges, &

Ruth

YOUTH ON MISSION (YOM) - Sundays @ 5 PM

TIMEOUT - Student Worship Service at 6:15 PM on

Wednesdays. New series begins in January discussing

Jesus Sermon on the Mount titled REBELLION:
Wrecking My Religion.

WINTER RETREAT - MELTDOWN

January 14-16, 2017, Orange Beach, Alabama. Cost is

$100 per person. If you missed the registration deadline
but still wish to attend, speak to Cleve or Karen ASAP!
The group will leave Eastmont Saturday @ 9 a.m. and
return Monday around 12:00 p.m.

DNOW 2017: OVERCOME

Disciple Now Weekend is February 17-19. The cost for

the weekend is $35 per person. The weekend includes
worship, fellowship, small group Bible study, and
ministry projects....and possibly even a few hours of sleep.
Registration Packets available upstairs.

MUSIC & WORSHIP

Lance Maddox - lmaddox@eastmont.org

The Worship Choir Needs You!

Join us on Wednesday nights at 6 PM in the choir suite

behind the sanctuary. No auditions required! Listening
CDs of our choir specials are available in the music suite.

COLLEGE & CAREER

Gene Kim - gkim@eastmont.org

Home Groups: Dinner & Bible Study

Will move to a new night in January. Home Groups will

meet on TUESDAY nights starting Jan. 17. Meet at 7 PM
for dinner and Bible study. Will be at Klepacs (4036
Samantha Dr.).

Sunday Night Small Groups

Will meet in the college room at 5 PM. Well be going

through the book Follow Me by David Platt.

Passion Conference

January 2-4 at the Georgia Dome. A gathering of tens of

thousands of young adults to worship God together.
Cost: $125 (first-timers), $175 (others), $60 (hotel only).
Sign up with Gene. LIMITED SPOTS available. Also
please check the Facebook page for the clear bag policy.

SENIOR ADULTS
Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org

Forever Young Volunteers Needed

Joyce Simon & Margaret Philhower are retiring as

hostesses to receive and setup covered dishes. We
need 2-3 people who are willing to serve in this needed
ministry. Please contact Billy Dickey at 277-6300 if you
are interested in serving.

Forever Young

MENS MINISTRY

Men of Eastmont: We Need You! (Pray 1:10:31)

Men of Faith, Praying for Family and Friends

We need a few more men committed to pray
daily throughout the month of January for every
family in our church. Each man will pray for 10 families
(or homes) every day beginning January 1 through
January 31. This commitment will only take about 10
minutes each day, plus sending out 3 cards to each family
during the month. The cards will already be prepared
and stamped for you to mail. You can sign up during the
next 2 weeks in your Sunday School / Life Group classes.
We will get instructions and materials to you before
Christmas. There is no better way to begin the new year
than for faithful men praying for the families of Eastmont.

WOMENS MINISTRY

Womens Ministry 2017 Kick-Off

January 14, 2017 in the Fellowship Hall

Doors open at 10:30 am & Party begins at 11:00 am
Last years event was so much fun were doing it again.
Get ready ladies for a great event packed with lots of
food, fun and festivities. Open to all women - Please
bring a friend! No Cost - childcare provided with RSVP.
Register in the connecting hallway on Sunday mornings.
Registration is required for this event please! For more
information contact the church office at 334-277-6300
or Patty Dean at pahtee1978@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM in room 205

Special Guest
Covered Dish Luncheon

SYMPATHY TO...

Senior Adult Lock-In

MISCELLANEOUS

January 10, 2017; 9 AM - 9 PM in the Fellowship Hall

Lunch - Sandwiches & Soup
Dinner - Catered by Gails Down the Street Cafe
Doug Rogers -Special Program at 6 PM
All Day: $15 Half Day (includes dinner): $10
Contact Ashley Cumbie in the church office to sign up.

MISSIONS

Billy Dickey - bdickey@eastmont.org (international)

Gene Kim - gkim@eastmont.org (local / national)

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Benefits International Missions. Challenge Goal: $38,000;

Victory Goal: $40,000; Hallelujah Goal: $42,000

Haiti Mission Trip Informational Meeting

Jan. 29 at 4 PM in room 110. Trip will be June 22-30.

Working with local churches in the areas of evangelism
and discipleship training. Will involve a great deal of
hiking and simplistic lodging. Very limited spots available.

The family of Marjorie Webb who passed away on

December 18, 2016.

Upcoming Bible Studies

Mercy Triumphs by Beth Moore led by Cretia Pugh

An 8-week study on the book of James. Classes will begin,
Sunday, January 8 at 4:30 PM. Room TBA. For more
information or to reserve a workbook ($15) contact Cretia
Pugh at 546-4473.
First Place 4 Health led by Vickie Lavender in room 112.
This is a Christ-centered healthy living & Bible study class.
The first class (orientation) is January 8 and is mandatory
for new members. Weigh-ins begin at 4:30 and class
begins at 5:00 PM in room 112. Cost is $25 for book &
materials
Something About Heaven... led by Jim Reaves
A Study in the book of Revelation. Monday nights
beginning January 9 at 6:00 PM in room 122.

Thank you notes received by the church are displayed

on the bulletin board outside the church office.

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December 25, 2016

Sunday, December 25

10:30 AM
Worship Service
No Evening Activities

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP MEAL

Sunday, January 1, 2017

8:10 AM
9:20 AM
10:30 AM

Worship Service
LifeGroups
Worship Service
Happy New Year!
No Evening Activities

Monday, January 2
Church Office Closed

Wednesday, January 3

Merry Christmas

Monday, December 26
Church Office Closed

Wednesday, December 28

6:15 PM
Prayer Meeting
No Other Evening Activities

Friday, December 30
Church Office Closed

5:00 PM
5:15 PM
6:00 PM

Outreach
Fellowship Meal
Adult Choir
Orchestra Practice
Timeout (youth)
Mission Groups
Prayer Meeting

6:15 PM

Thursday, January 4

10:00 AM

Bible Study

December 28, 2016

No Wednesday Night Meal this week.

January 3, 2017
Meal TBA

$5/Adult

$2/Children

SUNDAY SCHOOL TOTALS

December 11, 2016

Preschool........................... 65
Children............................. 68
Students............................. 58
Adults............................... 581
Total.................................. 782

December 18, 2016

Preschool........................... 62
Children............................. 64
Students............................. 64
Adults............................... 555
Total.................................. 745

WEEKLY GIVING

December 11, 2016

December 18, 2016

General Budget
General Budget
$36,058.99
$32,182.13
Emergency Fund
Emergency Fund
$5,390.00
$1,580.00
Lottie Moon (to date): $20,167.00

BUS MINISTRY

December 25, 2016

According to IRS guidelines, all 2016 contributions

must be received/postmarked no later than December 31st
to be posted on your 2016 contribution records.

(Max. $15/family)

Bob Franklin - 731-2046

January 1, 2017

Richard Cartwright - 514-6953

BUILDING LOCK-UP

December 25, 2016

Julian Prince & Richard Cartwright

January 1, 2017

Joe Torrillo & Lyndol Williamson

Office: (334) 277-6300 Fax: (334) 277-6322 Careline: (334) 277-6384 Website: eastmont.org Kindergarten: (334) 244-9324
Prayer Room: (334) 277-8876 E-mail: ebc@eastmont.org Facebook: facebook.com/eastmont Twitter: @eastmontbaptist

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