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 FROM YOUR PASTOR CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Mike Northcutt - [email protected] Jeremy Lynch - [email protected]

Sunday Morning Teachers Needed for 2017-18

I want to write about four areas today: choir, generosity, Preschool Coordinator - 1 servant leader
church switching and funerals. But the editor said there Some of what this position involves includes taking
wasnt enough space. So much for being pastor. attendance records, assisting our preschool teachers, and
providing support regarding our preschool resources.
Choir The trend of choirs in larger churches like Hallway Assistant - Must be female & involves greeting
Eastmont is not pretty. In 1998 over 68% of larger families & helping our preschoolers who are potty-training.
churches had a choir. By 2012 it had dropped to 36%. 3-yr old class - 1 teacher
Now five years later it is probably less. Larger churches
Crawlers - 2 teachers
are steering away from a choir. Partly because of finances
and partly because they have embraced contemporary Childrens Missions Festival @ WorldSong
styles of worship. October 13-14; Leaving at 3 PM on Friday and returning
Saturday around 8 PM. Cost: $50/person includes lodging
So why has Eastmonts choir become stronger instead of & 3 meals. For boys & girls in grades 1-6. Children will hear
smaller? Several reasons but primarily because Eastmont from missionaries and learn about living out the
choir members know how vital praise is to worshipping Great Commission in the expansive country of Russia.
our God. It is never about performance, it is always
about praise. RA Soapbox Derby
September 29-30 at FBC Jasper, AL
I have noticed when the choir sings with passion, the Please note location change.
congregation is far more likely to praise God with joy RA Campout
also. It is contagious and uplifting. Of course you can November 10-11 Lads & Dads camp-out at Allen & Lori
lead a horse to water, but you cant make him drink. But Deals family farm.
genuine praise can create a thirst in others.
THANK YOU SARAH NIELSEN!
Remember why we sing in the first place. I believe Thank you Sarah for your 16 years of service as an assistant
congregational singing matters. It is not just a warm-up to Ginger & myself!! Im amazed when I think about how
for the sermon. Singing builds community, it teaches many children were impacted over those years. Thank you
truth, it lifts our spirits, and most of all it praises God. for helping with the childrens ministry & loving our kids.
You may not sing well, but Gods favorite voice is still As I came to Eastmont I didnt know a lot, but you helped
yours. smooth that transition tremendously. I pray Gods blessings
upon you & your family. Thank you so much, Sarah!
Generosity: We are not a wealthy church in terms of
money, but you have given generously and sacrificially STUDENT MINISTRY
Cleve Mallory - [email protected]
over the years. As pastor it is gratifying. J.D. Rockefeller
was one of Americas first billionaires. He was a devoted SUNDAY MORNING LIFE GROUPS
Baptist. He gave away over $550 million. But he did Sundays @ 9:20 AM, Explore the Bible: Psalms
not start tithing when he became wealthy. He tithed
before he was wealthy. He tithed from the time of his OVERFLOW - AUGUST 19
conversion. Thank you for being generous too. A FREE night of worship at Frazer UMC begins at 7PM.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Details will be disclosed on
Wednesday, August 16, at TimeOut.
Montgomerys Longest Slip-N-Slide
You asked, and you shall receive. Sunday, August 27 @
MISSIONS
Billy Dickey - [email protected] (international) 5:00 p.m. Montgomerys longest Slip-N-Slide will be
Gene Kim - [email protected] (local / national) located at the Bowl! Bring a towel and (modest) swimsuit
T-Shirt Fundraisers and join us for one fun Sunday night.
T-shirt sales have begun. Cost is $20 per shirt; WINTER RETREAT
two colors available. Shirts will be sold in the Winter retreat is coming in January, 2018!! On Sunday,
long connecting hallway on Sunday mornings. September 10, we will disclose location and lodging
arrangements and open registration. Stay tuned...
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 COLLEGE & CAREER SINGLE ADULTS
Gene Kim - [email protected] Art Long - [email protected]

Sunday Night Bible Study Single Adult Beach Retreat

Join us Sunday nights at 5 PM for Bible Study in the college September 22-25, 2017 at the Dunes of Seagrove Resort
room. Cost: $180 ($50 nonrefundable deposit due now.) A few
spots still available, contact Art or Joseph ASAP to sign up.
The Generations Ministry
This is an opportunity to be matched with a spiritual
mentor to help guide you in your spiritual journey. Meet WELCOME TO EASTMONT
when convenient, learn about topics that meet you where Cecil Burge (8/13/17)
you are. Contact Gene for more details. Profession of Faith & Baptism
College/Career Luau Doris Davis (8/6/17)
Whole roasted pig, games, prizes and more. Join us Sat, Statement of Faith
8/26 from 6-8 PM.
Home Groups
MISCELLANEOUS
Will return to Thursday nights at 7 PM beginning Sept. 7. Friends & family of Hazel Marshall
Dinner and Bible study. Will meet at the Klepacs - 4036 Come help us celebrate her 80th birthday
Samantha Dr. Saturday, September 9, 2017; 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Friendship Families Program Eastmont Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall
This is a Gospel opportunity to adopt an international You will have the opportunity to write her a note about your
student at AUM. All we ask is to meet with them at least most special memory or funniest event, so be thinking.
once a week. Applications are required, the deadline is
September 1. For any questions or to receive an application, Peggy Lanier Memorial Run
please contact Gene ([email protected]). September 23 @ 8 AM at Macon East
In memory of Peggy Lanier & in support of Macon
SENIOR ADULTS East. For more information or to register, visit,
Billy Dickey - [email protected] peggylaniermemorialrun.com

Forever Young - August 22, at 10 AM in room 205 Visit Your Church Library
Special Guest: Teman Knight The Library is just inside entrance B and the hours are:
*Note date change due to election Sunday 8:45 AM 9:15 AM and 4:30 PM 5 PM
Covered dish luncheon to follow. Wednesday 5:45 PM 6:15 PM

Christmas in Nashville! Disability Ministry

November 29 - December 1, 2017 Interpreter services are being offered for the 10:30 AM
3 Days, 2 Nights at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and much service and Wednesday night prayer service.
more. Cost: $615/person (double occupancy)
Now open to all Eastmont members & friends. Contact Sign up for the E-Encourager
Cheryl in the church office (277-6300) to sign up. The trip Would you like to receive the Encourager via e-mail rather
is a go at this time, but we still would like 5 to 10 more to than through mail-out? You will get it sooner & save the
sign up. church a little money in the process. Call the church office
or visit www.eastmont.org/encourager/
Blue Willow Inn to sign up.
September 22, 2017 in Social Circle, GA
Well leave around noon and return around 9 PM. Check out our Website!
Cost: $30 per person. Contact Cheryl to sign up. Its up-to-date, mobile friendly, and full of great
Deadline to sign up is September 15. Blue Willow Inn, information about our church! We post details about our
southern food, seafood buffet, & desserts. major church activities on our events page. Check it out
www.bluewillowinn.com today at www.eastmont.org.
Online Giving
Reds Little School House - August 24 You can give your tithes and/or offerings to Eastmont
Cost: $10/person. Call Ashley to sign up. Deadline to through our website. Its convenient, simple & secure.
sign up is August 22. Departure time TBD soon. Visit eastmont.org/egiving to sign up.

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August 20, 2017 WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP MEAL

August 23, 2017
Sunday, August 20 Sunday, August 27 Baked Chicken, English Peas, Yellow Rice, Green Salad, Dessert, Fruit & Drink
8:10 AM Worship Service 8:10 AM Worship Service
9:20 AM LifeGroups 9:20 AM LifeGroups August 30, 2017
10:30 AM Worship Service 10:30 AM Worship Service Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Green Salad, Dessert, Fruit & Drink
5:00 PM Country/Country Concert 4:45 PM Kidz Choir $5/Adult $2/Children
5:00 PM Discipleship (Max. $15/family)
Monday, August 21
5:30 PM RE@CH Monday, August 28 LIFE GROUP TOTALS
6:00 PM Ladies Bible Study 6:00 PM Ladies Bible Study August 6, 2017 August 13, 2017
6:00 PM Revelation Bible Study 6:00 PM Revelation Bible Study Preschool.................................60 Preschool.................................64
Children...................................72 Children...................................74
Students...................................69 Students...................................72
Wednesday, August 23 Wednesday, August 30 Adults.....................................521 Adults.....................................588
5:15 PM Fellowship Meal 5:15 PM Fellowship Meal Total........................................722 Total........................................798
6:00 PM Adult Choir 6:00 PM Adult Choir
Orchestra Practice Orchestra Practice WEEKLY GIVING
6:15 PM Timeout (youth) 6:15 PM Timeout (youth) August 6, 2017 August 13, 2017
Mission Groups Mission Groups General Budget General Budget
Prayer Meeting Prayer Meeting $46,365.17 $32,438.38
Emergency Fund Emergency Fund
Thursday, August 24 Thursday, August 31 $2,408.55 $3,037.50
10:00 AM Bible Study 10:00 AM Bible Study BUS MINISTRY
August 20, 2017 August 27, 2017
Bobby Edmond - 398-3208 Larry Connell - 857-2381
BUILDING LOCK-UP
August 20, 2017 August 27, 2017
Joe Torrillo & Lyndol Williamson Coy Nichols & David Melton

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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