A Sunday School teacher asked her children Why should you be quiet during the sermon?

One child replied Because people are sleeping. In a former church, the Cobb family owned and operated a dairy farm of about 75 cows. Everyday, including Sunday, Mr. Cobb was up at 4:00 a.m. and milking by 5:00 a.m. When sermon time came, his eyes closed automatically. He was embarrassed about it and would apologize often. Of course I understood and would joke about it. One Sunday he asked me What words should I pray to prepare for your sermon? I said How about, Now I lay me down to sleep? Listening is always important whether it is a sermon, your spouse or your conscience. I once read that God gave us two ears and one mouth because we should listen twice as much as we talk. Jesus said, He that has ears to hear, let him hear. Just consider the many ways God has spoken to people. In the Bible there was a burning bush, a ladder to heaven, a mans donkey, graffiti on a wall and a baby in Bethlehem. Nothing in my life has been that dramatic. For me, God speaks mostly through scripture, prayer, and people I trust. But regardless of how God speaks, I must listen. Some Christians travel faster than the speed of sound. They are so busy doing they cant hear Gods voice. Thats why God says, Be still and know that I am God. If you fall asleep like a dairy farmer in church, so be it. Youll just be a little more rested. And for all you dairy farmers here at Eastmont, I know that when those eyes are closed, you are simply praying for your Pastor. Ill see you Sunday.
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Volume 20, Number 29

October 23, 2011

TRUNK OR TREAT Sunday, October 30, 4 - 5:30 p.m. in the Worship Center parking lot *Wear a fun costume! *Free Hotdogs! *Door Prizes! *Lots of TREATS!! Bring your friends, family & neighbors! 9th Annual Mens Chili Cook-off Thursday, November 3, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Guest Speaker: Doug Rogers, AL State Board of Missions Tickets: $5, available in the connecting hallway or in the church office. Menu: Man-made Chili, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Drink & Dessert included. Prizes awarded for the best chilies. Any man who would like to bring a pot of his best chili (and trimmings), please call the church office (277-6300) to register your entry. Men, bring your sons, grandsons, friends and neighbors. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Dedication Sunday - November 13 Items for shoe boxes - see page 3

TRUNK or TREAT HELP NEEDED!! Sunday, October 30, in the Worship Center parking lot Decorate the trunk or backside of your vehicle, bring about 500 treats and join us for a fun fall evening handing out treats to children! If you can help, please sign up in Sunday School or call 420-6309! EVERYONE can help by inviting friends and neighbors to come!! CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL PLANNING If you would like to help with this special event on Saturday, December 3, please contact Ginger Andrew (420-6306). We need people to help decorate, greet people, lead a childrens craft or game, clean up, etc. This is an amazing community outreach event highlighting the true meaning of Christmas! KEEPING CURRENT 100,000 The number of children affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan last March. 80% of children 5 and younger who use the Internet in the U.S. do so at least weekly. 1 in 4 The number of kids being raised by a single parent. 10 to 11 The daily recommended hours of sleep for 7 to 12 year olds. WORLD HUNGER report GAs and RAs would like to thank all those who helped stomp out World Hunger! RAs collected money through the Food Drive, and GAs collected money through the Wednesday evening meal donations. Together they collected a grand total of $3,149.70. Bless you for supporting this worthy cause! RA SOAPBOX DERBY RAs would also like to thank the many parents, teachers and friends whose support made this event possible!! We appreciate your hard work and commitment to RAs! Thank you for helping us have such a good time!

Focus - Sunday at 5:00 p.m. TimeOut Wednesday nights at 6:30 Mission Trip Fundraiser with Priesters Pecans We will be in the connecting hallway for the next two Sunday mornings. All proceeds benefit the student mission team with Renovation Ministries next summer. Pecans will be back before Thanksgiving. To students & youth workers: remember we are helping with Community Outreach event Trunk or Treat on Sunday afternoon, October 30 Winter Retreat is January 13-15

Community Groups (K-Groups) Guys and Girls Community Groups We will be meeting at the Lukers home each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Leadership Study Community Groups We will be meeting at the Mohajerins home each Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Camping Trip - October 29-30 we will camp at Chinnabee. Sign up on the Eastmont College/career Facebook page or in Sunday School. Cost: $10. Includes transportation and meals. Passion 2012 - January 2-5 2012 Join 30,000+ other college students @ the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Ages 18-25 welcome! Two-three tickets are available for high school seniors as well. Cost is $200 if you register before November 1st ($50 to sign up). Cost is $250 after November 1st ($100 to sign up). The cost includes transportation, hotel, conference ticket, and a few meals. Secret Church - We will leave Eastmont at 2 p.m. and attend Secret Church LIVE. We have a few tickets left! Cost is $10 for students and $15 for adults, but includes a meal at Chick-fil-a.

Our Sr. Adult Choir will sing at the Tallaweka Baptist Church in Tallassee, AL on Sunday night, October 20 at 6:00 p.m. If you arent involved in Trunk or Treat, you are invited to attend.
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Missions Yard Sale Results Thank you so much for your prayers, donations and items purchased. Too many people to list, all the volunteers were a tremendous help in making the fall yard sale such a success. Together we raised $8,917.22. Again, thank you so very much, and may God continue to bless and use you to help bring glory to Him and His kingdom work. Guatemala Mission Team Meeting Our next scheduled Guatemala Team meeting will be Sunday, November 6 at 3:30 p.m. in room 110. Please make every effort to attend this meeting. All items will be distributed for packing.

Secret Church simulcast at Eastmont November 4th Make plans to be here 6:00 p.m. - midnight. Cost - $5, Tickets on sale in the church office and in the connecting hallway Sunday morning. Topics to be covered: Family, Marriage, Sex & The Gospel, manhood, womanhood, marriage, parenting, singleness, sex, divorce, homosexuality, same-sex marriage, polygamy, pornography, adoption, abortion. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend. Please let us know if you are planning on attending by October 23. Thank you cards were received in the church office from Shirley Broadway, Ray and Floyce Owen, Evelyn Pair and the family of Jan Darby. SCRAPBOOKING FUN Friday, October 21, 5:30-10:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Bring soup, sandwiches, dessert or drink to share! Call Marti Richardson (277-4439) to sign up and/or to let her know if you need any scrapbooking supplies. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD As you buy your items for YOUR shoe box, please consider the following items for donation to Team OCC to fill any unclaimed boxes from Shoebox Mountain. Items needed: Pencil sharpeners, Dolls, Soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Childrens socks-boys and girls, all types, colors and sizes, Childrens solid color or all-white plain t-shirts, Girls hair accessories, including hair brushes, brush/comb sets, Baby wipes, Yo-yos, Flashlights with batteries and EXTRA batteries, Washrags, Hard candy and wrapped gum Thanks to those who wrapped the mountain of shoe boxes. Dedication Sunday is November 13.

AeMary Kim-Chon (9/25/11) Correction Transfer of Letter Emma Grace Mesaris (10/17/11) Profession of Faith and Baptism

Griff Johnson in the loss of his grandmother,

Marilyn Johnson, on 9/22/11 Margaret Copelin & Hazel Culpepper in the loss of their cousins wife, Betty Culpepper, who passed away on 10/2/11. Craig Longshore in the loss of his mother, Sue Hallmark Longshore, who passed away on 10/4/11. Judy Atcheson and James Williams in the loss of their brother, Gary Williams, who passed away on 10/7/11. Billy and Jayne Love in the loss of Billys mother, Gwen Love, on 10/7/11. Charlie Bonnett in the loss of his brother, Luther Bonnett on 10/10/11. Don Pressleys son-in-law & daughter, John and Denise Hall, in the loss of his father, Elmore Hall, who passed away on 10/11/11. Joyce Simon in the loss of her husband, Ed Simon, who passed away on 10/14/11. Nancy Oiler in the loss of her husband, Kirby Oiler, who passed away on 10/15/11.

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October 23, 2011

Schedule of Events
Sunday, October 23
8:10 a.m. 9:20 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday School Worship Service Discipleship 4th & G.O. Aerobics Fellowship Meal Acteens September 25, 2011 Mission Groups Preschool...61 Prayer Meeting Children...70 Adult Choir Students...74 Orchestra Practice Adults600 Mens Small Groups

Monday, October 24 Tuesday, October 25 Wednesday, October 26

Wednesday Night Meal October 26, 2011 Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad, Dessert, Drink November 2, 2011 Hamburger, French Fries, Corn on the Cob, Salad, Dessert, Drink $5.00 Adult $2.00 Children (Max. $15.00 per family) Sunday School Totals October 2, 2011 Preschool...61 Children...59 Students...89 Adults...624 Total...834

Sundays Music - October 23, 2011 Sanctuary Choir In The Sanctuary Sweet Assurance Desire of my Heart Sundays Music - October 30, 2011 Sanctuary Choir I Call it Home Mike Atcheson - solo Revelation Four Just a Little Talk with Jesus 1-3 Grade Childrens Choir Your Eyes Building Lock-Up October 23, 2011 Danny McDonald Gene McDonald James Mehornay October 30, 2011 Mike Mullins Ronnie & Kathy Kay

Total...805
Thursday, October 27
5:30 p.m. Aerobics

___________________ Sunday, October 30

8:10 a.m. 9:20 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 4:00 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 Trunk or Treat Outreach Aerobics Fellowship Meal Acteens Mission Groups Prayer Meeting Adult Choir Orchestra Practice Mens Small Groups Aerobics

Weekly Giving October 9, 2011 General Budget $31,584.54 Building Fund $5,501.00 October 16, 2011 General Budget $25,151.13 Building Fund $2,451.50

Bus Ministry October 23, 2011 Bobby Edmond 271-4083 October 30, 2011 Bob Franklin 731-2046

Monday, October 31 Tuesday, November 1 Wednesday, November 2

Thursday, November 3
5:30 p.m.

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