HomeboundBarbara Bice102 Lilac DrPrattville, AL 36067334-365-7856

Carol Cooper104 Patrick StreetPrattville, AL 36067(Cards Only)

Joe Debardelaben523 Ashton Oak Dr.Prattville, AL 36066334-361-0008

Ken Hall2180 Addison WayPrattville, AL 36066251-421-0820

Dottie Hammond205 Poplar StreetPrattville, AL 36066334-365-5335

James Ingram113 Patti LoopPrattville, AL 36066334-365-2677

Daisy Lolley232 Rosemary LanePrattville, AL 36066334-491-1092

Louise Magers631 Cardinal LanePrattville, AL 36067334-491-0559

Glenn Graham, Pastor ggraham@eastmemorial.org

Jeremy Moore, Minister of Music and Families jmoore@eastmemorial.org

Dave McLemore, Treasurer dmclemore@eastmemorial.org

Bryan Easley, Administrator of EMCA beasley@eastmemorial.org

Stephanie Jenkins, Offi ce Manager sjenkins@eastmemorial.org

D’Aun Meherg, Ministry Assistant dmeherg@eastmemorial.org

Linda Harrison, Music Assistant lkharrison@eastmemorial.org

Terrie Morgan, Orchestra Director tmorgan@eastmemorial.org

Lisa Montgomery, EMBC Preschool Director lmontgomery@eastmemorial.org

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Sunday, April 29th10:15 am NurseryRegistrationLise Price

Birth-6 monthsDavid and Brittany Gurney

7-14 monthsAngela Dupree and Tabatha Falk

1 year oldsBryan and Shelia Easley

2 year oldsDana Roten and Beth Tobias

3 year oldsAshley and Lindsey Miller

Seeds of GraceTracey MaggardMerideth Maggard

Grow In GraceAshley MillerLindsey Miller and Rachel Joiner

Emergency Pager Wes Greene

5:15 pm NurseryRegistrationMargaret Tate

Birth – 14 monthsMargaret Grahamand Abigail Moore

1 year oldsBryan and Shelia Easley

2 year oldsRobby and Stephanie Jenkins

3 and 4 year oldsKC and Kristy Jackson

Wednesday, May 2nd6:00 pm NurseryRegistrationBeetle Bailey

Birth-14 monthsAbigail Mooreand Margaret Graham

1 year oldsSusan Jackslandand Glennie Byrd

2 year olds Steve and Tracey Hodges

3 year oldsLisa Montgomeryand Stephanie Jenkins

Chris QuinleySept 2017

Msgt Christopher Hill(Don & Joyce Smith’s grandson)Deployed to SyriaOct 2017

9:15 am | Fellowship Groups

10:30 am | Worship

6:15 pm | AWANA

6:20 pm | Worship/Student Worship

B i rt h d a y s

Join us this week

EMBC STAFF

04/25/18

April 25Wanda Mehlhoff Ashlee StaggersHalen Graham

April 26Grant Falk

April 28Matthew HaiglerShelby Greene

April 30Amanda ChanceGail KoenigFelicia Powell

May 1Dixie KerrBetty Tanner

May 2Fuller AdamsEdna BerdeauxMelanie BlackJohn Eakin

May 4Bill HarrisBillie Parris

May 5Jake AtchisonHunter LivelyCarolyn Lusk

May 6Grace DowneySteve Hodges

Monday-Friday8:00 am - 12:00 pm1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Office Hours

OUR DEPLOYEDMILITARY

Please contact the church offi ce at334.365.7500 for updates

Greeters Kevin and Tracy McCroanJim and Martha NorrisBrad and Sarah PorterJim O’QuinnSue MeadMargaret Tate

Information Desk Regina Selfand Wendy O’Brian

AprilUshers Kenny CookKevin McCroanKevin MaggardJosh Milam Jeff MorrisJohn Mullins

Jerome and Cecelia SiakorLiberia, West Africa(EMBC AWANA Clubs Missionaries)

Chris and Anne WhiteDalian, China(Son of Patty White)

Gil, Kara, Gabe, Ava and Anna TurleyPapua, New Guinea(Joe McDonald’s cousin)

Orange Set-Up TeamOn Saturday,April 28th

Wednesday Night SupperWednesday, May 2nd

$6.50 per plate

Bar-B-Q SandwichesFrench FriesBaked Beans

Cole SlawBanana Pudding

DrinkName: _______________________________________ #of plates ________

Permanent_______ Weekly________(Note: Reservations will be helpful to know how much to prepare.)

Please place reservation form in the off ering plate or call the church offi ce at 365-7500 by noon on Tuesday..

Even if you have been on the permanent list in the past, notate if you wish to be on the permanent or weekly supper list. 1320 Old Ridge Road, Prattville, AL 36066

Phone: 334-365-7500www.eastmemorial.org

“There is nothing the Christian life suffers more from than

the subtle and indescribable worldliness that comes from the possessions of this life.“

-Andrew Murray

Brazil mission trip fundraiserOrder your shirt in the lobby or church offi ce to help raise money for the Brazil mission trip!

Children’s Ministry

AWANA Clubs (3 years – 6th grade)Wednesdays at 6:15 pm in the Fellowship Hall and 200 HallwayKids – don’t forget to bring your bible and wear your uniform!

Children’s Choir K4-6th gradeSundays from 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the Fellowship HallChildren are a blessing to our church family and need to be taught the importance in song. All children in K4 – 6th grade are encouraged to join us!

Parent’s Night OutFriday, April 27th from 6:00 – 8:30 pm in the Worship CenterThis event is for ages K5 – 6th grade. Cost is $3.00 for Pizza, Popcorn, and Pop. Please contact the church offi ce at 365-7500 to sign up your children.

Awana StoreWednesday, May 9thAwana Clubbers work hard all year studying and learning God’s Word. On Wednesday, May 9th we will have our Awana Store. Clubbers are rewarded for the number of verses they have memorized.

Centrikid Camp at Shocco Springs (3rd-6th grade)July 13th – 15th Cost $210The theme at this year’s camp is Blueprint: God’s Design! Our kids will be learning how they are His workmanship and created in His image. God’s blueprint shows us that we are truly loved, completely forgiven, and prepared for a purpose to share the gospel. The balance of $160 is due NLT June 17th.

Women’s Ministry

Precept Women’s Bible StudyTuesdays from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Student CenterThe Sunday and Monday studys are completed for this session. For more information, contact Sara Hollon at 334-224-3834 or smhollon375@charter.net.

GirlTimeTuesday, May 8th from 9:30-11:30 am Cracker Barrel in PrattvilleJoin us for breakfast and feel free to bring your little ones. No childcare available. For more info, contact Margaret Graham at 334-414-3673 or check the EMBC GirlTime Facebook page.

Ladies’ Shopping TripNovember 9th – 11thSilver Sands Premium Outlet, DestinDon’t miss the fun! Join us for the beach, outlets and fellowship! Only $20 to hold your spot; space is limited! Final payments are due in October. For more information, contact Amanda Lima at 334-414-3675.

Senior Adult Ministry

Senior Adult ChoirThursday, May 3rd at 10:30 am in the Student Center

Senior Adult LuncheonThursday, May 3rd at 11:30 am in the Student Center

O’Quinn & Mead WeddingYou are cordially invited to join us as we celebrate the marriage of Jim O’Quinn and Sue Mead on Saturday, April 28th at 1:00 pm in the Worship Center.

Pastor’s Bible Study This bible study will not meet during the summer months and will resume in the fall.

Lawn Maintenance for Church GroundsPlease take advantage of an opportunity to serve our church by keeping our facility groomed. God will honor your efforts to make our campus a beautiful place to worship! You can sign up through your Fellowship Group or call Ricky Joiner at 334-202-1796 if you have any questions.

EMCA Beta Club Sponsored Red Cross Blood DriveThursday, May 3rd from 12:00 – 5:00 pm The Beta Club is sponsoring this blood drive in honor of our own Coach Lambert. New and repeat donors are encouraged to attend. Walk-ins are welcome. All participation is appreciated. Come help save lives by giving blood!

Help needed!Anyone interested in helping with fundraisers for our Brazil mission trip, please contact Amanda Lima at 334-414-3675.

Youth Spring Flower and Fern Sale If you ordered fl owers, they are available for pick up tonight in the Student Center, April 18th.

“Night of Praise” Brazil Mission Trip Fundraiser Sunday, May 6th at 5:30 pm Please come and support our Brazil Mission Team! Heaven’s Harmony will be singing for us as we fellowship together. Concessions will be available for purchase and a love offering will be taken.

East Memorial OutdoorsDo you love the outdoors - things like hunting, fi shing, and camping? This is a ministry that can impact God’s Kingdom forever by reaching the lost through His creation. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact Ashley Miller at 256-616-6545.“Now therefore, please take your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and go out to the fi eld and hunt game for me.” Genesis 27:3 NKJV

Ministry Opportunities • Children Sunday School substitute teachers • Helpers for Seeds of Grace and Grow In Grace • Nursery volunteers for Sundays and WednesdaysPlease contact the church offi ce at 334-365-7500 if you are interested in volunteering.

Student Ministry

Resound Choir RehearsalsSundays at 4:15 pm in the Fellowship HallGrades 7-12 are invited to participate in our Student Ministry Choir.

Missions Ministry

2018 Mission Trip Brazil – July 13th – 22ndPlease be in prayer for the Brazil mission trip and how you can participate in supporting our mission team! We need your help with fundraisers! Please contact Amanda Lima at 334-414-3675.

Men’s Ministry

Men’s Breakfast And Bible StudyTuesdays At Shoney’sJoin us for breakfast at 7:00 am and bible study beginning at 7:30 am.

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WELCOMETO EAST MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCHWe are delighted that God has led you here today and our hope is that you felt God’s presence from the moment you arrived. This is God’s church – a fellowship of believers from various walks of life, bound together by our common faith in Jesus Christ as the only hope for man. May every experience you have at EMBC today honor our Lord and His gifts of grace, love and mercy!

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Church Family 1. Seth Maggard – recovering from shoulder surgery (4/18)2. Tom Goree – health concerns3. Ed Moore – degenerative disc in his back and stenosis; scheduled

for back surgery May 15th 4. Bobby Lusk – recovering well at home following amputation of his

right leg above the knee 5. Melvin and Diane Grant – health concerns6. Bunny Greene – health concerns7. Paul Hillman – health concerns8. Bobby and Rachel Joiner – pray as they go through the adoption

process9. Suzanne Kolasky – pulmonary hypertension10. Ange Schmitz – lung cancer11. Joyce Smith – serious pain in her back from bone deterioration12. ‘Big’ Bill Turner – health concerns13. Byron & Wanda Yates – health concerns

New Prayer and Praise Requests 1. Congratulations to Nick and Ashley Howell on the birth of their son,

Logan Lawrence Howell, born April 18th, weighing 7 lbs 1 oz. Proud grandparents are Mel and Pam Welsh.

2. Joyce Carlson (EMBC visitor) – recovering from cerebral stroke3. Robert Carlson (EMBC visitor) – has a broken foot4. Don Geter (Joyce Carlson’s father) – has colon cancer and will have

surgery soon5. Greg Goree (Tom & Brenda’s son, 48 yrs old) – transferred to Brook-

wood Select Rehab; su� ered a stroke and is paralyzed on the right side but some movement on Monday; has a trach so unable to speak but has recognized Tom and Brenda; slow progress but PTL for progress!

6. *Tom and Brenda wish to thank everyone for their continued prayers and are very appreciative for the love and support given to them during this di� cult time.

*Deadline for submitting prayer requests/infofor the Wednesday Night Prayer Sheet is Mondays at noon.

Prayer MinistryEMBC Prayer Ministry – In His Presence

“Christ went more willingly to the cross than we do to the throne of grace.” -Thomas Watson, 16th century preacher and author

If you are interested in becoming a part of this ministry,call the church offi ce at 334-365-7500.

Our Extended Church Family and Friends1. Gayle Bennage (Mike Bennage’s sister-in-law) – diagnosed with

stage 3 ovarian cancer; tumor has shrunk so treatments are working – PTL! (4/11)

2. Rip Engle (Shelia Easley’s father) – has been moved to a long term care hospital in Birmingham; condition has improved

3. Nina Hodge (Christy Burke’s aunt) – recovering from surgery to repair fractured hip; expecting lengthy recovery (4/11)

4. Jackie Williams (Sue Mead’s sister-in-law) – recovering from triple bypass surgery (4/4)

5. Ethel Barrett (James Neville’s sister) – breast cancer6. Mike Bennage’s mother – has been moved to the dementia unit at

Hickory Hill in Prattville7. Bob & Alice Bokenkamp (Tim Bokenkamp’s parents) – health

concerns8. Toxey Dorsett (Jan Bailey’s father) – diagnosed with lymphoma9. Larry Gladden, Jr. (Larry and Annette Gladden’s son) – unspoken

request; salvation10. James Kilpatrick (Linda Harrison’s father) – health concerns11. John Lisman (Robert McCrory’s friend) salvation12. Sanford Maltman (Tracey Hodges’ brother) – colon cancer 13. Gary and Wanda Mehlho� ’s granddaughter – in South Korea until

June studying to be a missionary to China 14. Carolyn Moore (Ed Moore’s mother) – health concerns; salvation15. Scott Morris (Je� & Margie Morris’ son) – salvation16. Sandra Perrett (Kellie Powers’ mother) – health concerns17. Bill Powers (Chris Powers’ father) – multiple myeloma; has been

unable to take needed chemo treatments18. Pauline Robinson (Byron Yates’ mother) – Alzheimer’s19. Teresa Rucker (Ed & Peggy Moore’s daughter) – lung cancer20. � eresa Sager (Coleen Alexander’s mom) – Alzheimer’s and salvation21. Fred Paine & Janet Smith (Stephanie Jenkins’ father and sister) –

salvation22. Russell Taylor (Jeremy Moore and Johnny Moore’s uncle) – stage

4 cancer23. Evelyn Walker (Nelda Whitehead’s mother) – age related health issues

VBS SHIRTS! $10 eachDri-fi t polyester material, not cotton tees. Kid sizes XS-XL (size 4-20). Adult sizes XS-4X. Must have payment and order by May 20th. These shirts are EMBC Bible School shirt for the near future. They can be worn in future year’s VBS and passed down to younger siblings. Stop by the VBS table in the lobby to place your order.

Volunteers NeededWe are so excited about VBS 2018 as we travel through time with boys and girls. Will you help us? Fill out a volunteer form in the lobby or fi nd us on Facebook at EMBC VBS Time Lab. Contact Margaret Graham at334-414-3673 for more information

VBS NeedsWe are in great need of 10.5 oz. (small) soup/rotel cans! Please wash and remove labels from cans. Also, raid your workbench, junk drawer and craft supplies for nuts, bolts, springs, hooks, washers, wire nuts, picture hangers, rubber gaskets, old keys, ribbon, & mini pom poms. Make sure the item doesn’t have sharp or rough edges. If you have any questions, please call the church offi ce at 334-365-7500.

Craft SuppliesPlease return the item you purchased to the church on or before Sunday, May 6th. A lime green tote is located in the church lobby. If you have any questions, please contact D’Aun Meherg at 334-549-1700.

VBS 2018

June 11th-15th

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