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From your Promotion Sunday Missions T-Shirt Alabama/Auburn
Pastor August 6 Fundraiser School Supply Drive
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 FROM YOUR PASTOR CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Mike Northcutt - [email protected] Jeremy Lynch - [email protected]

New Small Groups for our preschool & children

Dad rushed over to break up a fight between his two
LifeGroup teachers. Stay tuned for more info.
boys. O.K. what happened? Dad asked. The oldest
quickly replied. It all started when he hit me back. 1J2 & Montgomery, Missions, & More --> M3
July 31 - August 4: 1J2 Summer Club, 9 AM - 12 PM
The urge to retaliate is strong. Someone offends us, we
Montgomery, Missions & More, 12-4 PM
give them a cold shoulder. They say something bad, we
During the month of August our M3 group will be hosting
do the same about them; only in a more damaging way.
a summer club at Forest Park Ministry Center with the
Soon it escalates and isolates two of the closest friends.
Mixteco kids of the community. M3 takes place after 1J2.
Even marriages have been lost because of this reaction.
Bring your lunch. We are collecting school supplies to give
In his book, Great Church Fight, Leslie Flynn out on Thursday to the children of Forest Park.
writes of two unmarried sisters who lived together.
An unresolved issue caused them to quit talking to Preteen Summer Series in the Word on Thursdays
one another. Neither was willing to move out, so they for boys & girls completing grades 4-6; 5:30-7:30 PM,
continued to use the same rooms, eat at the same table, Boys: July 27: Brian & Donna Keys home
use the same appliances, even sleep in the same room. (49 La Terre Ct. Pike Road)
They did all without speaking to each other. They even August 3: Billy & Jayne Loves home (1224 Lyman Ct.)
drew a chalk line and divided the sleeping area in half. It Girls: July 27: Allen & Lorrie Deals home
also separated doorways and fireplace and the kitchen. (9660 Wares Ferry Rd.)
Neither stepped into the others territory. In the dark August 3: Billy & Jayne Loves home (1224 Lyman Ct.)
night they could hear the others deep breathing but RA, GA, & Mission Friends Finale Night - Aug 2
never spoke. Why? Neither was willing to take the first RAs @ 5:30 PM Bottle Rockets (on basketball courts)
step of forgiveness. RAs & GAs @ 6:00 PM Water Wars (on basketball courts)
Refusing to forgive has led to untold tragedies Mission Friends @ 6:15 PM - Teddy Bear & PJ Picnic
between families, nations and even churches. Whether Promotion Sunday - August 6
it is a personal offense or a public one, we clearly reveal for Toddlers through 12th Grade
whether we are a follower of Christ by how we forgive New rosters & class assignments will be posted in the
when offended. After all, Christ on the cross forgave his hallway across from Jeremys office.
murderers as they gambled for His only clothing.
STUDENT MINISTRY
One of the main reasons Eastmont has been so strong Cleve Mallory - [email protected]
for so many years is because we forgive. We are big
enough to continue serving. Remembering the best and SUNDAY MORNING LIFE GROUPS
forgiving and forgetting the rest. Sundays @ 9:20 AM, Explore the Bible: Psalms
Weve all known the eroding power murmuring, SPEAK CONFERENCE - July 21-22
complaining and criticizing can take. Look at Moses and Friday evening & Saturday the State Board of Missions
forty years in the wilderness. Blessed abundantly but hosts an evangelism conference at Vaughn Forest Baptist
they complained repeatedly. Criticism is powerful but Church. If you havent registered, cost is $35 at the door.
forgiveness is even more powerful. Im glad to be a part BISCUITS GAME - JULY 23
of a forgiving and servant hearted church. Sunday, July 23, at 5:30 p.m. our student ministry will
Like all churches there are members who cant or gather at Riverwalk Stadium for a Biscuits Game. The cost
wont attend a LifeGroup/Sunday School class. It is easy is $10 per person. See Cleve to sign up.
to develop an out of sight out of mind attitude. But 7-UP PARTY - JULY 30
lets not forget these of our church. Phone, write or visit Sunday, July 30, the student ministry will hold its annual
them on a regular basis, Jesus said The world will know 7-UP party for all new 7th graders and their families
we are Christians by our love for one another. immediately following the 10:30 a.m. service. Lunch will
One person can make a difference. In 1776, one vote be served.
gave America the English language instead of German.
SUNDAY NIGHT HOME GROUPS
Your prayers, visits, ministry and giving is used by God.
Sunday nights in July, our student ministry will gather
Keep serving.
in homes of different church members for Bible study,
fellowship, games, swimming, etc. More info coming soon.

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 COLLEGE & CAREER MUSIC & WORSHIP
Gene Kim - [email protected] Lance Maddox - [email protected]

Sunday Night Small Groups Call Gayla or Lance if you have any questions at 277-6300.
Meet upstairs in the college room every Sunday night at KIDZ CHOIR - KIDZ & PRE-SCHOOL CHOIRS will start
5PM for a night of worship & student-led devotions. off with a BIG celebration this year on August 6th. This is
The Generations Ministry for 1st-6th grade and the Pre-school choir is for 3-5yr olds.
Are you interested in participating in a mentoring Theyre going to be working on another exciting musical!
relationship? Have you longed for someone older, wiser, &
spiritually grounded to provide guidance to your life? The
Kidz Choir Help Needed
Help needed with Kidz Choir this year. Begins August
generations ministry is just what youve been looking for!
6 and runs Through January 31. This is an awesome
Were looking to form meaningful, purposeful relationships
opportunity to minister to our children. Contact Gayla in
that walk alongside one another in this spiritual journey.
the choir suite or call 420-6311 for more information.
For questions or application contact Gene.
Beach Retreat SINGLE ADULTS
July 28-30 at Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Center in Art Long - [email protected]

Panama City Beach. Cost: $75 Single Adult Luau - August 12

MISSIONS @ the Torrillos home (3851 Dalraida Pl) Cost: $5 for meal
Billy Dickey - [email protected] (international) Meal served at 5:30 PM. Come early to swim. Sign up in
Gene Kim - [email protected] (local / national) LifeGroups this Sunday or contact Art Long or Joseph
Sav-A-Life Montgomery Hooper. Bring snacks, desserts & drinks to share.
Also known as First Choice Womens Medical Center is Single Adult Beach Retreat
looking for volunteer receptionists & client advocates. September 22-25, 2017 at the Dunes of Seagrove Resort
This ministry provides free ultrasounds, counseling, etc. Cost: $180 ($50 nonrefundable deposit due by August 13)
Contact Gene Kim or Karen Bush for more info. Sign up in LifeGroups this Sunday or contact Art Long.
T-Shirt Fundraisers
T-shirt sales have begun. Cost is $20 per shirt;
MISCELLANEOUS
two colors available. Shirts will be sold in the Alabama - Auburn School Supply Drive
long connecting hallway on Sunday mornings. The Single Adults Ministry will be collecting school
supplies for local area school. You can turn in donations
in the ministry baskets around the church. Along with
WELCOME TO EASTMONT your donation stick a note on the supplies designating
your favorite team (Alabama or Auburn only). Lets
Emily Gwin (7/2/17) India Bond (7/2/17) see which team can collect the most supplies. We will
Recommitment of Faith Recommitment of Faith take donations until Sunday August 6th. Winner to be
announced August 13th 2017.
SENIOR ADULTS
Billy Dickey - [email protected] Paid Childcare Workers Needed
Help with sanctuary choir childcare needed on
Forever Young - August 22, at 10 AM in room 205
Wednesday nights 5:457:45 - Pay rate $8.00 hour
Special Guest: Teman Knight
2 hours guaranteed. If interested please contact Gayla
Covered dish luncheon to follow.
@ 334-420-6311 will begin in August.
Christmas in Nashville!
November 29 - December 1, 2017 Prayer Room Ministry
3 Days, 2 Nights at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and much We need substitutes willing to serve 1 hour when someone
more. Cost: $615/person (double occupancy) needs to be out. Please call Jane Andrews at 272-2688 if
Now open to all Eastmont members & friends. We need 5 you are willing to help.
more people to make the trip a go, so contact Cheryl in the New Books in Your Church Library
church office (277-6300) to sign up. Hope Harbor by Irene Hannon
At Loves Bidding by Regina Jennings
We Need You!
The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel
Greeters needed for Sunday School and special events
hosted by Eastmont. Please contact Art Long for more Thank you notes received by the church are displayed
information. on the bulletin board outside the church office.

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July 23, 2017 WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP MEAL

July 26, 2017
Sunday, July 23 Sunday, July 30 No Wednesday Night Meal
8:10 AM Worship Service 8:10 AM Worship Service
9:20 AM LifeGroups 9:20 AM LifeGroups August 2, 2017
10:30 AM Worship Service 10:30 AM Worship Service Hamburger, French Fries, Baked Beans, Dessert & Drink
5:00 PM Large Group (Room 205) 5:00 PM Large Group (Room 205 $5/Adult $2/Children (Max. $15/family)
No other evening on-campus activities
No other evening on-campus activities
LIFE GROUP TOTALS
Monday, July 24 Monday, July 31 July 9, 2017 July 16, 2017
6:00 PM Ladies Bible Study 6:00 PM Ladies Bible Study Preschool.................................71 Preschool.................................73
6:00 PM Revelation Bible Study 6:00 PM Revelation Bible Study Children...................................59 Children...................................57
Students...................................62 Students...................................58
Adults.....................................549 Adults.....................................491
Wednesday, July 26 Wednesday, August 2 Total........................................741 Total........................................679
6:00 PM Adult Choir 5:15 PM Fellowship Meal
Orchestra Practice 6:00 PM Adult Choir WEEKLY GIVING
6:15 PM Prayer Meeting Orchestra Practice
July 2, 2017 July 9, 2017 July 16, 2017
No Meal or Children/Youth Activities 6:15 PM Timeout (youth)
General Budget General Budget General Budget
Mission Groups
$39,008.67 $35,485.00 $19,685.85
Prayer Meeting
Thursday, July 27 Emergency Fund Emergency Fund Emergency Fund
10:00 AM Bible Study $2,130.00 $3,675.00 $1,006.59
Thursday, August 3
10:00 AM Bible Study BUS MINISTRY
July 23, 2017 July 30, 2017
Paul Blake - 202-2631 Mike Wilkerson - 462-9424

BUILDING LOCK-UP
July 23, 2017 July 30, 2017
Rick Jones & Garrett Payton David Seay & Zack Godwin

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: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/eastmont Twitter: @eastmontbaptist

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