The Encourager 1-9

EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH
// JANUARY 9, 2022 // VOLUME 30 // NUMBER 1
"Do you not know that those who run

in a race all run, but only one
receives the prize?
Run in such a way that you may win."
1 Corinthians 9:24
FRANK BOWLING
From Your Pastor [email protected]
It’s the first week of 2022, and right on schedule – I’m back at the gym this week, of course it’s only Monday and we’ll see how
this goes. Each year often begins with a new set of expectations, longings, and commitments. Some years these resolutions
are met with greater degrees of success than others, and the difference is always the way we work to accomplish those goals.
Imagine if you, like me, resolved to eat a little healthier and exercise along the way, but then on the first day the alarm goes off
and you hit “snooze” a few times. Then on the way out the door to a shortened workout (remember you overslept) you grabbed a
donut or two and a coke just to get you through until lunch. At lunch you go with a co-worker and order a double cheeseburger
and fries (can you tell that all I’ve eaten today is a salad?) because surely one more meal can’t hurt. I’m not saying this to make
you feel guilty if you didn’t get off to a great start, but eventually if you are going to achieve your goals you’ll have to start
working toward your goal.
This year at Eastmont Baptist Church we are inviting everyone to join us on a journey to read through the Bible together. To be
sure this is a commitment that is no small undertaking, but it is the sort of commitment that offers tremendous reward for
those who go with us. There will be obstacles and times that some of us just don’t feel like reading that day, but on those days I
pray that we will hear the words of the Apostle Paul to a weary and often distracted church to, “run in such a way that you may
win.”
The faith family of Eastmont Baptist Church has been called to know, to love, and to serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
And that beginning of answering that call is to know the one who has revealed Himself to us through His Word. May the Lord
use our joint commitment to knowing His Word to strengthen and nourish our souls, to heal our brokenness, and to mobilize us
for effective ministry in 2022.
OUR CHURCH
FAMILY Reading Plan
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Patrick and Anna Jackson on the
Week 1 - Jan. 3-8 Week 2 - Jan 10-15 Week 3 - Jan 17-22
birth of their son, George McGuire Day 1 Day 1 Day 1
"Mac" Jackson. Genesis 1-2 Genesis 12-13 Genesis 30-30
Day 2 Day 2 Day 2
John 1:1-3 Psalm 8; 104 Genesis 14-16 Genesis 34-37
SYMPATHY TO
Day 3 Day 3 Day 3
Brian Gjesvold in the loss of his Genesis 3-5 Genesis 17-19 Genesis 38-40
father, Wayne Gjesvold, who passed Day 4 Day 4 Day 4
away on January 1, 2022. Genesis 6-7 Genesis 20-23 Genesis 41-43
Day 5 Day 5 Day 5
Genesis 8-9; Psalm 12 Genesis 24-26 Genesis 44-46
Day 6 Day 6 Day 6
Genesis 10-11 Genesis 27-29 Genesis 47-29
Your staff is praying for you as you begin this

DEACON NOMINATIONS journey with your church family to read through
Nominations for the office of the Bible chronologically in 2022.
Deacon will be accepted during the
month of January. Ballots and ballot
boxes are located in the Sanctuary
foyer and at the Welcome Center Ministry Happenings
near room 205. Visit our website or social media for details
Senior Adults Music & Worship
[email protected] [email protected]
Forever Young- January 18th @ 10:00 am in room Happy 2022 and a huge
205. Special guest will be Teman Knight. thank you to the many
Jr/Sr Banquet – Feb 14 in Fellowship Hall. $10.00 people who serve the Lord
per person. Tickets available January 10. and His church through the
Music and Worship Ministry
WEDNESDAY NIGHT at Eastmont. This past year
College Children has been difficult, but you
FELLOWSHIP MEAL [email protected] have been faithful. It is
[email protected]
appreciated and makes an
Mission groups for all
Sunday Night home eternal difference! We are
January 12 ages on Wednesdays
groups will resume looking forward to what
Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes @ 6:00 pm. This God will do through you in
January 9th month - Idaho
& Gravy, English Peas, and Rolls
the next year!
Pursue Conference -
January 19 February 25-26. More Students
Breakfast - Eggs, Grits, Bacon, details to come [email protected]
Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Orange Winter Retreat - January 14-17 at Strength to
Juice, and Milk Stand in Pigeon Forge.
DNOW - February 18-20. Watch for details.
Registration opens January 9th.

BY THE NUMBERS
GOODWYN
WEEKLY GIVING
PRAYER WARRIORS
Update
DECEMBER 19
GENERAL FUND $29,768.10
EMERGENCY FUND $1,020.00
Thank you to those who continue to
DECEMBER 26
pray for and encourage the Goodwyn GENERAL FUND $33,060.00
Middle School staff. Your efforts are EMERGENCY FUND $867.50
making Kingdom impacts. The
following note was sent to Eastmont LOTTIE MOON OFFERING
from a teacher at Goodwyn Middle GIVEN TO DATE: $50,375.02
School:
Eastmont Baptist Church,
LIFEGROUP TOTALS
Thank you for giving motivation and guidance to the teachers and staff at DEC. 26 DEC. 19
Goodwyn Middle School. I am sure I speak for all there at GMS when I say, "We PRESCHOOL 11 23
look forward to our continued partnership. You have done wonders to help us CHILDREN 39 57
stay motivated on those difficult days, renewing our faith in our chosen STUDENTS 42 51
profession." ADULTS 248 378
Personally, your words have helped the young souls soar with faith as I read the TOTAL 340 509
cards to them. They, too, look forward to them. They are seeing and feeling that
they belong to a large community and that they all are children of God. Thank
you for being the beacon of light.
Please remember to write your card and turn it in this

Upcoming
WEEKLY
Sunday, January 9th Events
SCHEDULE
Sunday
Upcoming Events 8:30 am Worship Service
9:45 am LifeGroups
11:00 am Worship Service
(Live Stream
Available)
4:00 pm Student Choir
5:00 pm Handbell Choir
Wednesday
5:00 pm Fellowship Meal
6:00 pm Prayer Meeting &
Bible Studies
Choir / Orchestra
Rehearsal
Timeout
(Student Worship)
Mission Friends, RAs
& GAs (Kids Missions)
Periodicals Postage
THE ENCOURAGER Paid
Montgomery, AL
EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH
4505 ATLANTA HIGHWAY
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36109
The Encourager USPS No. 018-816 is published and mailed
bi-weekly by Eastmont Baptist Church, 4505 Atlanta Highway,
Montgomery, AL 36109. Postmaster: Send address changes to
Encourager, 4505 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL 36109.
IN THIS ISSUE
Year-Long Chronological Bible Reading Plan
From your Pastor
Know the Word Reading

Plan
Goodwyn Prayer Warriors

Update
Upcoming Events
Visit us at eastmont.org/knowtheword for more information.
CONTACT US
Office: (334) 277-6300 Careline: (334)277-6384 Prayer Room: (334) 277-8876
Email: [email protected] Website: eastmont.org
Facebook: facebook.com/eastmont Twitter: @eastmontbaptist
OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH

// JANUARY 9, 2022 // VOLUME 30 // NUMBER 1

"Do you not know that those who run

Your staff is praying for you as you begin this

Please remember to write your card and turn it in this

Know the Word Reading

Goodwyn Prayer Warriors

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