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Volume 23, Number 11 May 25, 2014 www.eastmont.org

A Look Inside...From Your PastorPage 2

What is Orange? Page 2

Patriotic Worship Service Page 3

SOS Ministry Update Page 3

VBS 2014SonTreasure Island

June 16-20; 9:00 AM - Noon4 yr - 6th Grade

At SonTreasure Island, your treasure seekers will play island games, create colorful

crafts and enjoy tropical snacks. But more importantly, they will discover the rich

treasure of God’s love through the life of Jesus.

1J2 MinistriesLocal Missions

3 weeks this summer June 1-6 July 6-11

August 3-8in the Hyde Park Neighborhood

You can join us by:• PRAYING for our Teams & Club Kids• Volunteering to serve for a day or week at

the Club SiteThis ministry is led by Stacy Walker.More information coming soon.

Carpenters for ChristTrip 2014 June 4-14

The Carpenters for Christ will be working to build a new Fellowship Hall & Kitchen

for: Gethsemane Baptist Church in Danville, KY

Please be in prayer for the approximately 80

men from 7 states and 28 churches that will be working on this project.

Youth Mission TripPlease be in prayer for the students as they

serve the Lord this summer

Jr High Trip to Tuscaloosa, ALJune 9-13

Sr. High Trip to Hoboken, NJJune 27-July 5

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Each May we recognize special groups like graduates and mothers. This Sunday we remember those at Eastmont who have gone on to heaven since last Memorial Day. We share their names and a photo and then thank God for their faithful life and eternal salvation. This is also a time to remember and honor those who have died in protecting our freedom. Some military members choose to wear their uniform to show their respect. We will play Taps and pray for our country.

By the end of this summer we will have sent at least seven mission teams. Four are local, one in Alabama, two are national, and the last is International. In addition, several of our students are serving in ministry related positions. Such unselfish service delights my heart.

1J2 is an intentional mission week to reach local families . Stacy Walker and Zac Scanlon have felt called to lead this ministry. The first of three weeks is June 2-6. Check out their Facebook link on how to help. (Search for ‘1J2 Ministries’ on Facebook)

Carpenters for Christ will be in Kentucky this year (June 4-14). God blesses this week abundantly. They build people, not just steeples.

By the way, 1 John 2:2 is a verse you need to know. It reminds us that Christ died for everyone, not just us. That’s why we do all these mission trips, so others will know of the salvation He offers.

Occasionally I write my prayer to express my heart. This is from a year ago.“Because You love me so deeply, I want to be the pastor You had in mind when You called me to Eastmont. Help me to let go of the present we have worked hard to build, in order that we may receive a new and better future. Prepare me for the chaos, pain and misunderstanding that some will feel. Help us to change quickly enough to make a difference in this generation. Help us to move carefully enough so we can all stay together. Nostalgia begs me to stay. Your Spirit drives me forward. I want to follow you.” 6/1/2013

What is Orange?What would happen if the very task you were charged with became something that others joined you in. Not only following your lead but also walking beside you in the very same calling.The vision to which God has called us is to continue building on the mission that was given before I ever arrived on the scene as the Children’s Minister at Eastmont Baptist Church. Here is the vision that was written by the Children’s Ministry Team 15+ years ago: “Partnering with parents to reach and teach children in such a way that they have the greatest opportunity to become growing followers of Christ.”Let’s break this down:1. Connect with kids.2. Partner with families.3. Grow together in Christ.This is our end goal in whatever program, event, or curriculum we choose.Our Core Truths with Birth to Kindergarten God made me. God loves me. Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Our Core Truths in 1st- 6th Grade I can trust God no matter what. I need to make the wise choice. I should treat others the way I want to be treated.

LESS IS MORE. In our ORANGE teaching strategy this is the back bone, the bottom line, the facts that are taught each Sunday, every meal time, and teaching moment we have as families. Let’s continue together!

Dates to Remember:June 4th - GA/RA Wednesday Water WarsJune 8th - Family BYO Brown Bag Lunch @ Vaughn Park, 12:15 - 2pmJune 16-20th - VBS, Worker Devotions begin at 8:15 AM each morning in the Worship Center, BYO childrenJune 19th - Family Fun Night @ 6pm at Eastmont, come prepared to eat and have some family funJune 22nd - Family BYO Brown Bag Lunch @ Shakespeare Park near the Art Museum, 12:15 - 2 PM

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THURSDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDYJoin us at the Luker’s at 7 PM. Food provided! Contact Gene at (678) 524-7949 for more details.A Way to Serve Our StudentsCan you help us with a meal on a Thursday night? We’ve been having 15-20 college students hungry for the Word and for food and we need your help. We’ve got the Word covered but need some help with the food. Please contact Cathy Luker to help.

Guatemala Mission TripOur next team meeting will be June 1, 2014 at 3:30 PM in room 110.

Missions Yard Sale May 24, 6 AM - Noon Sausage biscuits available from 7 AM - 9 AM for a donation. We will begin accepting quality donations after second service on May 18 in the connecting hallway.

Senior Adult Celebration ConferenceOctober 20-23, 2014 in Pigeon Forge, TN Featuring Charles Billingsley & David JeremiahOnly 18 spots available. Cost: $350/person. Deadline to sign up is June 24, 2014!

Super Summer Alabama - July 14-18A Spiritual Leadership Camp for StudentsKickball on Sunday nights in June!!!Meet down in ‘The Bowl’ (across from the Worship Center)

Forest Park Ministry CenterJune is Eastmont’s turn to stock the food pantry at Forest Park Ministry Center. Please bring canned goods or non perishable items and place them in the ministry baskets any time between now and the end of June. This is our opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus to people in need in Montgomery.

Patriotic Worship Service The Music Ministry is planning a special Patriotic Program for the 10:30 service on June 29th. We would like to include military pictures of past and present military in a special video during the service. We already have many pictures that have been submitted in the past few years, but if you have never submitted a picture and would like to do so please send to Gayla at greaves@eastmont.org or you may bring a picture by for her to scan. We need to have all photos in no later than June 22. We would also like to extend an invitation to any of you who are former choir members, thinking about becoming a member, or would just like to sing with the Sanctuary Choir and Forever Young choir on June 29th. If so, please join us for rehearsals on Wednesday nights at 6:15 in the choir suite during the month of June. This is not a requirement –we will also have a listening CD for you to take home. We would like to have a full choir loft for this special service!

“SOS Ministry Needs”SOS Ministries has several events upcoming including partnering with 1J2 during the first weeks of June, July, and August, not to mention sharing the Gospel at Talladega in August. Also we desperately need an outreach team willing to follow-up with all of the decisions made. Please pray about how you can be involved in this fruitful ministry! See Patty Mills or Dale Brown to help.

Forever Young - Note calendar change!Due to VBS, Forever Young will meet on June 24, at 10 AM in room 205. Covered dish meal. Guest Speaker: Phil Winningham, state missionary

Mother/Daughter TeaSave the Date! Help us Celebrate GA’s 100th Birthday with a Mother-Daughter Tea, for ladies of all ages, on Sunday June 8th at 2 PM in the Fellowship Hall. More information to come! If you are a past GA or GA Leader we would like to honor you. Please contact April in the office and give us your name. If you have any GA pictures from the past or other memorabilia that we can borrow, please put your name on the back and give to April also.

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May 25, 2014Sunday, May 25

8:10 AM Worship Service9:20 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship Service5:00 PM Discipleship

Tuesday, May 275:30 PM Aerobics

Wednesday, May 28 5:00 PM Outreach 5:15 PM Fellowship Meal5:45 PM Acteens6:15 PM Adult Choir Orchestra Practice6:30 PM Mission Groups Prayer Meeting Men’s Small Groups

Thursday, May 295:30 PM Aerobics

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Sunday, June 18:10 AM Worship Service9:20 AM Sunday School10:30 AM Worship Service5:00 PM Discipleship

Tuesday, June 3 5:30 PM Aerobics

Wednesday, June 49:00 AM Craft Class 5:00 PM Outreach 5:15 PM Fellowship Meal5:45 PM Acteens6:15 PM Adult Choir Orchestra Practice6:30 PM Mission Groups Prayer Meeting Men’s Small Groups

Thursday, June 55:30 PM Aerobics

May 28, 2014Hamburger Steak, Rice, Butter Beans,

Salad, Dessert, DrinkJune 4, 2014

Chicken Tenders, Mac & Cheese Green Beans, Salad, Dessert & Drink$5/Adult $2/Children

(Max. $15/family)

May 25, 2014 Handbells “Come Thou Almighty King”

8:10 AM Forever Young Choir “River Flowing Medley”

Special Music Revelations Four “Where Could I Go But to the Lord”

10:30 AM Special Music Terri Bandy

“Broken Hallelujah” Sanctuary Choir “Grace Alone”

June 1, 2014Special Music Courtney CorumSpecial Music Donnie Walker

10:30 AM Sanctuary Choir “By Faith”

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May 11, 2014Preschool .................70Children ...................66Students ...................82Adults .....................586Total ..................... 804

May 18, 2014Preschool .................77Children ...................56Students ...................64Adults .....................576Total ..................... 781

May 11, 2014General Budget

$ 26,949.28Emergency Fund

$3,792.00

May 18, 2014General Budget

$28,027.34Emergency Fund

$2,274.00

May 25, 2014Danny McDonald

Mike Atcheson

June 1, 2014Julian Prince

Richard Cartwright

May 25, 2014Mark Luker

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June 1, 2014Bobby Edmond

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