Pastor’s Paragraphs

Pastor’s Paragraphs
Join me in expressing
appreciation to those who
serve with me on our
Ministry Leadership
Team. It is a privilege to
serve with them throughout the year and to know
their heart for the Lord
and our church. Please
remember to pray for
Keith, Ricky, Dan, Greg and Mark as they
serve us.
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“CONNECTED” is off to an excellent begin- Vol. 58 No. 40 / Friday, October 10, 2014
ning. This six week Sunday Night study draws
us together as a church family. We are the
“body of Christ” but sometimes need
reminders to help us appreciate the unique
roles each person is called to fulfill. Again this
time we are blessed by an interactive experience and intergenerational work groups. What
begins in worship in the Sanctuary concludes
with amazing insights, testimonies and unity
around the tables. I urge each member to
make the rest of the Sunday nights in this
study a priority for attendance. Pastors like
me, have noted through the years that people
will come to something which is controversial
but often fail to take advantage of some of the
most important issues in building the Lord’s
Thursday, October 23, 2014
work. Don’t let that be said of you. We’re
6:00 - 8:00 pm • in the Reception Room
counting on seeing you this Sunday evening.
Also remember that there is child care for
Tickets $10.00, Pay at time of Registration
preschoolers and that Greg has planned
excellent companion materials for school-age
children.
Tickets may be Purchased “Online” at ww.ehbcWomensMinistry.com
In addition to the theology of the church,
or at these locations:
“CONNECTED” also speaks to the broader
Sunday Mornings, Green Ridge Welcome Center,
issue of “how we do church” in this postWednesday Night, Gymnasium
modern culture. It is clear that those who are
doing this best are “people driven more than
Deadline for Ticket Sales is Sunday, October 19th
program driven.” Another way to explain it is
to see that the church of the future is not so
Childcare will be provided only when requested to Susan Sessions in the Church
much event driven, which can feed our own
Office by Monday, October 20th. No meal will be provided for the children.
interests and needs more than the lost, but as
a church which is relational driven.
Another reminder of how connected we are
as a congregation is the celebration of the
Lord’s Supper. I trust you will want to be in
worship Sunday morning as we come to this
meaningful observance instituted by our Lord
with His disciples.
Enclosed you will find a copy of the
proposed Church Budget for 2015. I trust
you will note it carefully and will plan to be in
the Quarterly Business Meeting next
Wednesday evening when it will be presented
for discussion.
L. Rick Marshall
IN THE PULPIT
A.M. “Eternally the Lord’s”
A Lord’s Supper Meditation
Romans 14:7-9
P.M. “Connected”
Combined Discipleship Event
Up-coming Events
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
CELEBRaTiON SiNGERS
October 9, 16, & 30 at 9:30 am
GaME Day
October 21, 9:00 am
Council Meeting after lunch
ChaPPy’S BREaKfaST BuNCh
October 27 at 8: 00 am
STUDENT NEWS
PaRENT’S MEETiNG
October 19, immediately following the
10:45 worship service in the Choir
Suite. This will be an informative
meeting to hand out calendars and
go over the upcoming events for
the 2014-2015 year.
Sunday Nights in December
December 7 • 3:00 & 6:00 pm
Hanging of the Green
December 14 • 6:00 pm
EHBC Celebration Singers and
Heritages Choir presents “Hope Has Hands”
December 21 • 6:00 pm
Children’s Choirs (3 yrs. through 6th grade) presents
“The Light of the World”
A Traditional Christmas Pageant, written by Greg Gosselin
Mondays • 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
in Room 150
We are studying the Pastoral of
Epistles (1 & 2 Timothy & Titus)
WELCOME New Member!
Eastern Hills rejoices with
Brittany Necaise who
joined on September 28
by Profession of Faith
for Baptism.
762 Forestdale Road
Montgomery, AL 36109
Homebound Lord’s
Supper Observance
This Sunday, October 12, 2014
If you are willing to help, please
meet at 2:00 pm in Room 139.
Sunday, December 7th • 3:00 & 6:00 pm
FEATURING: Eastern Hills Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra
ALSO FEATURING: Youth Choir, Celebration Singers,
Celebration Ringers (handbells), Ensembles, Soloists, Narration,
Interpretive Movement, Visual Arts and more.
Come help us ring in the Christmas Season exploring
the rich traditions of the holiday and celebrate the
hope we find in the Christ Child!
EASTERN HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH
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Childcare available for birth through 5 years old • FREE ADMISSION
C h i l d re n ’s M i n i s t r y
B I RT H DAY B O A R D
Meghan Pope
Jared Robertson
October 11
October 11
(12)
(9)
COLLEGE
HIGHLIGHT
Please be praying for these students this week.
College is a pivotal time, pray for the spiritual
growth of our students. If you know them,
write a note encouraging them with Bible
verses or just a note that says the church is
thinking of them and praying for them!
ISABELLA ROBLES
1119 Barganier Road
Cecil, AL 36013
JESSICA BAKER
5440 West Glenn Avenue, Apt 101
Auburn, AL 36849
Family Dedication
RA’S CANNED
FOOD DRIVE
Thank you to everyone who helped
fill the Forest Park Ministry Food BEFORE
Pantry. As you can see from the
pictures, the shelves were nearly
empty. Your donations helped
make it full again. What a
blessing to be able to help a
AFTER
community in need.
MUSIC NOTES
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
SING IN 6:00 pm WORSHIP
Grades 4-6, October 19
Grades 2-3, October 26
Preschool 2, November 2
Preschoo1 1, November 9
First Grade Choir, November 16
FALL FESTIVAL
ANNOUNCEMENT
Brody Alexander Hilliard was dedicated
Sunday, October 5, 2014. Pictured above
are Senior Pastor, Dr. Rick Marshall,
Jeff, Morgan, Kloe, Adelyn,
Lily & Brody Hilliard.
ALL SENIORS...
It is approaching that time of the year
when you may consider changing your
Part D Drug Plan or your Medicare
Advantage Plan. The open enrollment
period will be October 15 through
December 7. If you are interested in
seeing if there is a better plan or
cheaper plan or if you otherwise need
a plan, please contact Ed Melton at
272-1833 and make an appointment.
Look forward to hearing from
some of you.
Since October 31 falls on a Friday night
this year and because so many of our
church families are involved in High School
Football, including our parents and
teenagers, we will not have a Fall Festival
this year. We began to realize that a large
part of our “workforce” for this event in
the past would be unable to help make
this year’s Fall Festival a success.
We regret not being able to provide this
event for our community this year and will
consider it in ministry planning for 2015.
2015 Ministry
Budget Proposal
Our 2015 budget has been completed and is
included in this edition of the Messenger.
Our total budget of $1,901,817.00
represents a reduction of $11,244.00 from
the 2014 budget. Our weekly requirements
for 2015 will be $36,573.40.
Our Stewardship Committee has worked
hard at putting together this budget and it
represents a 5% reduction in all of our
ministry areas. I hope you will prayerfully
consider this budget for the coming year.
I also hope you will pray about your part in
meeting the needs of our church through
this budget.
On Wednesday, October 15, 2014 during our
Quarterly Business Meeting, we will discuss
the budget. You will have an opportunity to
hear from our Stewardship Committee and
they will answer any questions you might
have. We will vote to adopt this budget at
the conclusion of both morning worship
services on October 19, 2014.
Early-bird tickets $20, on sale NOW.
W E D N E S D AY N I G H T
MENU
October 15, 2014
Family Night Meal 4:45 - 6:00 p.m.
Spaghetti
Salad
Green Beans
Garlic Toast
Italian Cream Cake
Drink
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CHILDREN’S MENU
Spaghetti, Green Beans, Garlic Toast
Cookie, Drink
SALAD/SOUP BAR
Taco Salad
Please note that you must CALL THE CHURCH
OFFICE BY12:00 pm ON MONDAY
to make or change your reservation.
FA M I LY
ChRiSTiaN SyMPaThy
To family and friends in the death of
Lucile Brawner.
MEN’S
Prayer Group
Tuesdays at 6:45 am
in the Reception Room
We gratefully acknowledge gifts
to the church in memory of:
Linda Milton
Given by: Bob & Jo Ann Yates
Mary Claire Sellers
helen Cain
Given by: Edna Davis
L. G. Norsworthy
Given by: Bob & Jo Ann Yates
Betty McGraw
MINISTERIAL STAFF
Dr. Rick Marshall ..............................Senior Pastor
Dan Harrison............................Associate Pastor of
................Senior Adult Ministries & Administration
Ricky Solar...............................Associate Pastor of
...............................................Education & Families
Keith Pate ...................................Minister of Music
Greg Gosselin ..........................Minister of Children
Mark McLendon ..Minister of Students & Activities
Debbie Farthing .........................Pastor’s Secretary
Donna Brown ............................Financial Secretary
Melissa Steward...........Education/Youth Secretary
Joy Priester...................................Music Secretary
Susan Sessions...............................Staff Secretary
......................................................and Receptionist
Chad Royal .......................Building Superintendent
Stacy Royal ..................................Daycare Director
THIS SUNDAY
Counting Committee
Morris Kendrick, Robert Barnes
Deacon Offering Chairman
8:15 am - Jim Gouge
10:45 am - Harry Brash
Deacons of the Week
October 12 - Raymond Bryan, Jim Handey
Security Team
10/12 - Allen Watson, Steve McDaniel
10/15 - John Morgan, Steve Sprayberry
Golf Cart Drivers
John Messick, Jim Tanner
Wednesday Night Servers
Lillian Antes, Faye Spivey, Helen Lankford,
Mary Claire Sellers, John & Mirenda Tatum
Extended Session Workers October 12
Captain: Stacy Royal
Please be in place by 8:00 am.
8:15 Bed Babies: Ken & Pam Freeman
Toddlers:
Chad & Stacy Royal
Please be in place by 10:30 am.
10:45 Bed Babies: Carol Handey, Jimmie Winsett
Toddlers:
Trish & Matthew Peterson
2’s: Keith & Kristie Cantley
3’s: Blanche Culpepper, Elea Peppers
4’s: Cindy Nummy, Trish Thompson
ON THE GROW
Sunday School Attendance for
October 5, 2014
Att.
G.O.
8
Preschool
42
Children
58
Youth
62
Adults
449
Spanish Ministry
13
Total
632
BUDGET REPORT
Year to Date
Budget Requirements
Budget Receipts
Under Budget
$1,471,585.20
1,364,574.27
107,010.93
Weekly Budget Report
October 5, 2014
Budget Requirements
Budget Receipts
Over Budget
Designated
Continue the Dream
Designated
$36,789.63
49,513.25
12,723.62
$4,140.00
4,070.00