Volume 21, Number 6

March 11, 2012

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Fellowship following evening worship.

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I normally dont write much about past events because I like to keep us moving forward, however, this is a special exception. Last week this church hosted a statewide Evangelism Conference. It was a huge success. Our State Missionaries planned and administered it. They are the best. We had over 1000 guests on campus during the day and 1700 for the final evening service. God stirred my heart and many others about reaching lost souls. I also have never been more proud of this church. To pull off something of this magnitude required hundreds of volunteers. There were greeters at all the doors, and attendants for parking. Our members served three meals including cooking, set up, and clean-up. You moved chairs and tables repeatedly. It involved long hours and constant attention. Like any servant of our Lord you did all of this and more, generously, tirelessly and joyfully. Our technical staff flawlessly provided sound, video and lighting. Our choir and orchestra sang and played with a passion that reflected their love for our Lord. I could write another page about our dedicated church staff. There is another often overlooked group I need to thank. This is the hundreds of Eastmont members who have paid for these facilities. Without your sacrifice and generosity, we would not have been able to meet together like this. You had a part in each pastor being revived, each person being blessed and ultimately each soul that will be saved. It was Peter the Great who once humorously said, The more I know people, the more I love my dog. Well, Peter didnt know the people of Eastmont. If he did, he would say The more I know them, the more I love the Lord. Thank you for being what Jesus said was the greatest a servant .

Make a POINT to be in Sunday School with a Twin!! Sunday, March 18 Grades 1-6 Everyone present will get a REALLY COOL prize thats right to the point!!! Get SPOTTED in Sunday School Sunday, March 18 All preschoolers present on this date will get a fun stuffed animal! Invite a friend..We hope to SPOT you in Sunday School! TeamKID Sundays 5PM Grades 1-6 March 11 Courage to Choose the Right Friends (Meet a Philistine barber, play choose the box, make a paper airplane, enjoy friendship cookies) March 18 No TeamKID Save the Date!! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SONRise National Park June 18-22 SAY YES to VBS!! March 25 On this date in Sundays bulletin you will find a form giving you the opportunity to volunteer to minister through VBS!! Let us know where you would like to serve and we will contact you!!

Singles St. Patricks Day Party Friday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Cost: $10/person Be Sure to wear green. There will be prizes for Best Dressed Sign up in Sunday School or see Art.

Sr. Adult Bible Schools March 19-21 in several locations around Montgomery
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Missions Yard Sale Mark your calendar: March 31, 2012 6 a.m. - Noon - Pancake breakfast 7-9 a.m. Please ask your neighbors and coworkers for quality donations. You can begin dropping off items after the 2nd worship service on March 25th in the connecting hallway. If you need to schedule a pickup for large items, please contact Billy Dickey Summer Mission Trip If youre interested in going to Tuscaloosa, July 2-7, 2012, and working wth Habitat for Humanity Tuscaloosa Building Houses, Building Hope, please contact Billy Dickey in the church office as soon as possible. This is formerly our New Orleans Mission Trip. Limited housing available. You must be 18 or older to work on the construction site.
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The Shelter of Gods Promises by Shelia Walsh Beginning Sunday, March 11 at 5:00 p.m. in room 118 Facilitated by Melinda Makowsky In this 10-week DVD based Bible Study, Shelia will help us to search scripture for what God has promised us, what His promises mean, and a deeper understanding of His commitment to us through encounters with Him. 2 New Adult Discipleship classes Sunday at 5 p.m. Courageous Bible Study for Men Led by Eddie McClelland in room 110. Soul Surfer for Women Led by Ashley Meldrum in the Fellowship Hall.

You are cordially invited to attend a reception honoring

Congrats to the Girls Basketball Team on winning the church league this year Kristin Free was awarded the Sportsmanship Award We are soliciting items for our Auction to support the Summer Mission Trip, if you can help us in anyway please let us know. Complete Conference Eastmont is blessed to be hosting the Acteens' conference "Complete" on March 9 & 10. Girls, grades 712, from across Alabama will be attending this conference. Eastmont volunteers are needed before the conference, as well as during the weekend. If you can help assemble packets, make coffee, greet guests, serve lunch, etc., please contact April in the church office or Marti Richardson at 277-4439. Thanks! Steve would love to attend the events any student is involved in, just let him know.

Sherry Wallace
in celebration of her 25th year as director of Eastmont Kindergarten Friday, March 16 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Eastmont Baptist Church, room 205 no gifts, please
The family of Nannie Lou McDonald is baking up her Fabulous 90th Birthday Celebration Saturday, March 17, 2012 2-4 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Your presence is requested. No gifts please.
Wild Game Supper Wildly Successful! Thank you everyone who helped in some way (including participants). A special thank you to all who made a dessert. The desserts were the best ever! Election Day - March 13 There will be voting in the Fellowship Hall for the first time.

Community Groups We will continue Community Groups on Sundays @ 5pm in the college room.

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March 11, 2012

Schedule of Events
Sunday, March 11
8:10 a.m. 9:20 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday School Worship Service Discipleship Outreach Fellowship Meal Acteens Mission Groups Prayer Meeting Adult Choir Orchestra Practice Mens Small Groups

Monday, March 12 Wednesday, March 13

Wednesday Night Meal March 14, 2012 Hamburger, French Fries Corn on the Cob, Salad, Dessert, Drink March 21, 2012 Roast, Rice & Gravy, Green Beans, Salad, Dessert, Drink
$5.00 Adult $2.00 Children (Max. $15.00 per family)

Sundays Music - March 11, 2012 Sanctuary Choir Even Me Special Music Amy Blake Thats Why They Call it Grace Offertory George Hammett Sundays Music - March 18, 2012 Sanctuary Choir

Sunday School Totals February 26, 2012 Preschool...59 Children...71 Students...70 Adults676 Total...876 March 4, 2012 Preschool...77 Children...75 Students...95 Adults714 Total...960 Building Lock-Up March 11, 2012 Randal Stevens Joe & Joey Clements March 18, 2012 Dallas Vick Bobby Griggs

Thursday, March 14
5:30 p.m. Aerobics

___________________ Sunday, March 18

8:10 a.m. 9:20 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday School Worship Service Better 2Gether Outreach Aerobics

Bus Ministry March 11, 2012 Bobby Edmond 271-4083 March 18, 2012 Bob Franklin 731-2046

Weekly Giving February 26, 2012 General Budget $25,812.42 Building Fund $3,235.00

Monday, March 19 Tuesday, March 20 Wednesday, March 21

Fellowship Meal Acteens Mission Groups Prayer Meeting Adult Choir Orchestra Practice Mens Small Groups Aerobics

Earl & Cindy Campbell and family in the loss of his father, James (Jim) Campbell in San Diego, CA. Linda & John Hummell in the loss of their mother, Era Foster, in Greenville, AL.

Thursday, March 22
5:30 p.m.

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