The Gift of Christ. IN THE PULPIT A.M. The Type of Christ We Need, Jesus P.M. No Service

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The Gift of Christ and thus I make it my ambition to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named, lest I build on someone else s foundation, but as it is written, Those who have never

Romans 15:20-21 The Apostle Paul spoke clearly about the mission on which God had set him, to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named.

Paul would not have approved. As the Body of Christ, our outreach needs to be focused on the un-churched, not the unhappily churched.

1 The Gift of Christ and thus I make it my ambition to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named, lest I build on someone else s foundation, but as it is written, Those who have never been told of him will see, and those who have never heard will understand. Romans 15:20-21 The Apostle Paul spoke clearly about the mission on which God had set him, to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named. Churches often make a grave mistake in ignoring Paul s heart here. Church growth in this country consists largely of convincing someone to leave one local congregation and come to another one. Paul would not have approved. As the Body of Christ, our outreach needs to be focused on the un-churched, not the unhappily churched. The way we do this is by going to the un-churched, understanding their lives, and helping them to hear the truth of the gospel in a way they can comprehend. The task will be different depending on the person you are trying to reach. For some, it will be as simple as inviting them to a church service. For others, dinner in your home with some of your Christian friends will be a good starting point. Some may be too uncomfortable with the intimacy of your home and you might need to meet them in a neutral location like a restaurant or coffee shop. Some will be ready to start immediately talking about Christ, and there are others who will need to talk about more superficial things (like sports or television) for a while before they are comfortable sharing on a deeper level. The important thing is that we care enough about these people to actually invest in their lives so they might be able to hear about the marvelous saving grace of Christ. We often talk about keeping the Christ in Christmas. The best way to uphold this saying is by taking Christmas to the people and introducing them to our Christ. This doesn t just have to happen at Christmas time either. Christmas is one day. Christ is our Lord every day. So, let us use the Christmas day as an excuse to do the same thing we will do when Christmas is over. Let us share the gospel with those who need to hear it. Let us introduce everyone around us to our Lord Jesus Christ, today, tomorrow, and every day. PASTOR JOSH IN THE PULPIT A.M. The Type of Christ We Need, Jesus P.M. No Service Vol. 62 No. 51 / Friday, December 21, EHBC, Montgomery, AL

GIVEN IN MEMORY OF Mrs. Edith Upchurch by Chip Puckett Mrs. Betty Haber by Chip Puckett Mrs. Fara Zaleski by Chip Puckett Margie Little by Matt & Angie Segrest and Family C.T.

2 GIVEN IN MEMORY OF Mrs. Edith Upchurch by Chip Puckett Mrs. Betty Haber by Chip Puckett Mrs. Fara Zaleski by Chip Puckett Margie Little by Matt & Angie Segrest and Family C.T. & Lois Tingle by Bob & Wanda Speight Pat Veazey by J.W. Veazey Ann Middleton by J.W. Veazey Grady & Eunice Grimes by David & Terry Grimes Don & Nelda Miller by David & Terry Grimes Bryan Smith, Mark Stianche, & Catherine Stianche by Charlotte, Sarah, Hunter, & Rebecca Stianche Kay Christopher by the Jim Christopher Family George I. Jackson by Lenora Jackson & Family Barbara J. Wilson by Lenora Jackson & Family Johnny Swanner by Kay, Anthony & Brian Swanner Coach Tatum by the Gardner SS Class Roger Poole by Sheron & Family Gene Wayne Hodges by Amy Hodges & Jason Austin Dale Reid Austin by Jason Austin & Amy Hodges Our Parents, Earl & Clara Watson and Bob & Clara Piper by Gray & Judy Watson Robert & Margie Stripling by Don & Pat Walker Harry & Maggie Walker by Don & Pat Walker Thelma & Leonard Nelson by Nancy & Jimmy Lee Mr. & Mrs. Monroe Lee by Jimmy & Nancy Lee Mavis & Kelly Howell by Joan & Wayne Robinson Mildred & Albert Robinson by Wayne & Joan Robinson Moses & Johnnie Mae Stevens by Their Children Bobby Cannon by Jimbo & Karen Cannon Joe Smith by Dot Smith & Family Curtis N Kay Payne by Cherry Payne Ted Payne by Cherry Payne Hellen Murphy by Debbie Daniel Bruce Fowler by Mary, Jamie, & Mandy Fowler Mason Bass by Jamie & Mandy Fowler Ray & Bonnie Morris by Rebecca Morris and Jamie & Mandy Fowler Julie Ann Barnes by Robert & Robbie Barnes Matt & Bertha Arnold by Norman & Cyndi Arnold G.C. (Bo) & Barbara Dean by Norman & Cyndi Arnold Andy Hill by Ray & Dale Hill Mr. Wyatt Connor by James & Ann Inman Annette Banks by Kenneth Banks & Family Ollyne Dame, Mildred Gray, Beverly Dame & Robert Dame by Debbie & Alan Todd Jim Miller by Kay Miller Lubye & Dorothy Paul by Jim & Beverly Crain John Tatum by Mirenda Tatum Tommy Scroggins by Larry & CeCelia Armstrong Helen Cain by Larry & CeCelia Armstrong Jim Mullican by Larry & CeCelia Armstrong James Foster by France Foster & Family Peter J. Motisi & Frank C. Myers by Ron & Sharon Myers Evelyn Clayton by Bo & Peggy Penn Larry Jackson by Brad, Ashley, & Millie Moon Doug Thomas by Betty Thomas Jimmy Thomas by Betty Thomas My Parents Joyce & James Hill by Peggy H. Kelly Tommy & Mary Hicks by Wayne & Brenda Hicks James & Millie Henderson by Wayne & Brenda Hicks Mary & Shirley Neilson by James R. Owens Bill & Polly Sullivan by Cheryl & Steve Phillips Keith Phillips by Cheryl & Steve Phillips Gene & Scott Flournoy by Nell Flournoy & Tammy Faucheux Ted P. Harrison by Johnny & Loretta Harrison John G. Knudsen by Johnny & Loretta Harrison R. Frazier Milton by Flora Milton C.R. & Eloise O Neal by Morris & Peggy Kendrick Elmer & Lila Kendrick by Morris & Peggy Kendrick Ruby M. Collier by Betty C. Kirby Jim & Betty Martin by Charles & Dinah Bundrick Lez Edmonds by Walt & Bette Edmonds & Family GIVEN IN HONOR OF The Glory of God & Norman Arnold Chris & Wendy Martin Family by Randy & Jane Martin Brodie & Anna Burns Family by Randy & Jane Martin James, Leiser, & Tanner Sisk by Gray & Judy Watson Barbara Cannon by Jimbo & Karen Cannon Larry & CeCelia Armstrong by Rebecca Morris and Jamie & Mandy Fowler Mrs. Irene Connor by James & Ann Inman Pam Freeman by Faith Bible Class Mirenda Tatum by Faith Bible Class Laura Leavell by Faith Bible Class Ann Inman by James Inman Donna Brown by Kay Miller Debbie Farthing by Jim & Beverly Crain Ellen C. Motisi & Mary E. Myers by Ron & Sharon Myers My Grandchildren Noah, Hunter, Gage & Payton by Peggy H. Kelly Jamalyn Smith by Her Kids, Gene, Laura, Tori, Alex & Ashton Judy & George Ray by The Uptigrove Family

Good Neighbor Survey was a Success! Thank you for a great turn-out Sunday, December 16 at the churchwide survey of our neighbors within a ½-mile radius of EHBC!

Special thanks go to Ron Myers for carefully mapping out the street assignments, which were noted by participants as being the easiest they ve had.

Once all the feedback has been documented and analyzed, more details can be shared, ministries enhanced, and more needs met in the new year.

For each deer donated you will receive a table for eight (8). This table will be for the entire deer being processed and will be on a first come basis. This year s guest speaker will be Ray Mears.

The preschoolers and children made presents for their families as their parents were afforded a time for shopping or other errands.

3 Good Neighbor Survey was a Success! Thank you for a great turn-out Sunday, December 16 at the churchwide survey of our neighbors within a ½-mile radius of EHBC! We not only met our goal for participation, including lots of youth and families, but received some good feedback and ideas as well. Special thanks go to Ron Myers for carefully mapping out the street assignments, which were noted by participants as being the easiest they ve had. We re also very grateful to Ben and Nalin Crocker for digitizing those street assignments and to Marie Anderson for printing our survey forms. Once all the feedback has been documented and analyzed, more details can be shared, ministries enhanced, and more needs met in the new year. Sharon Myers and the Outreach Ministry Team ATTENTION HUNTERS It s deer hunting season and there is a need for eight (8) processed deer for our Wild Game Dinner on March 2, For each deer donated you will receive a table for eight (8). This table will be for the entire deer being processed and will be on a first come basis. This year s guest speaker will be Ray Mears. It s very important that each deer processed be 1/2 burger and 1/2 cubed. Thank you in advance for your help! Any questions, please contact Larry Kennedy at at Eastmont here in Montgomery For College/ Young Singles Sign up in your SS class! Last day to sign up is Sunday, December 23. Contact Ben Crocker for questions, or c.ben1093@gmail.com Let s Make Christmas! This past Saturday our children experienced a wonderful time here at the church with their Let s Make Christmas event! The preschoolers and children made presents for their families as their parents were afforded a time for shopping or other errands. Thank you adult and teen volunteers who helped the children explore the true meaning of Christmas. THANK YOU to our children s minister, Pastor Greg Gosselin, for planning, leading and coordinating such a valued event! We need your pictures of deer, fish or any wild game. We would love to have you in the picture. These pictures will be shown on a large screen at the event. Please send pictures to Dan Harrison (dan@ehbconline.com) or Marie Anderson (mariea@ehbconline.com). Youth Parents Meeting Sunday, January 13 Right after Morning worship in the Reception Room SHOCCO BIBLE DRILL RETREAT Friday, January 25 through Saturday, January 26 $50 due by Sunday, January 13 Nonrefundable. See Bro. Greg for more information.

Sunday, December 23 Sunday December 30 No Evening Worship Wednesday, December 26 Wednesday, January 2 No Family Supper No Activities Monday, December 24 Candlelight Service 5 PM Monday, December 24

334-328-9144 Children s Basketball INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE K-3rd grade, games will be every Monday night Beginning January 7 to February 25 Time: Sunday, December 30 2 PM Practice: TBA depending on

4 Sunday, December 23 Sunday December 30 No Evening Worship Wednesday, December 26 Wednesday, January 2 No Family Supper No Activities Monday, December 24 Candlelight Service 5 PM Monday, December 24 through Tuesday, January 1 Operating on Limited Staff Ministers available by phone Pastor Josh Pastor Dan Pastor Keith Pastor Greg Pastor Scooter Children s Basketball INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE K-3rd grade, games will be every Monday night Beginning January 7 to February 25 Time: Sunday, December 30 2 PM Practice: TBA depending on coaches Coaches: Jonathan Nunnelly & Mike Russell There will not be basketball for 4th - 6th grade BIBLE DRILL Sunday, January 6 During Morning Worship Room 234 4th - 6th Graders See Bro. Greg for more information. ON-LINE GIFTS If you give on-line as a recurring giver, make sure your gifts don t end at year end. You can also go on-line to verify your gifts for If you need assistance with your on-line giving, please call ext COLLEGE GRADUATES Please let the church know of any college graduates this month. We would like to recognize them in their accomplishment. SANCTUARY FLOWERS Listed below are the dates that are available in If you are interested in placing flowers, please fill out the form below. Circle the date and mail or bring it to the church office, 3604 Pleasant Ridge Road, You may also call Marie Anderson in the church office, , to reserve a date. The dashes in place instead of dates mean there are already flowers on those dates. January February March April May June July August September October November December (reserved for Poinsettias) Given By In Memory Of In Honor Of

CHILDREN S MINISTRY B I R T H D AY B O A R D Macready Musgrove December 22 5 Will Kellum December 22 4 Henry Howell December 29 11 Mary-Hallman Gardner December 31 8 Levi Wootton January 1 8 SENIOR

church for this calendar year. If you have any questions concerning your year-to-date contributions, please contact Donna Brown at 272-0604 ext. 213.

GET CONNECTED WITH OUR CHURCH LIFE APP This app will allow you to use the Online Directory, Register for events, and Give to the church online. STEP 1: Log on to our Church Website.

5 CHILDREN S MINISTRY B I R T H D AY B O A R D Macready Musgrove December 22 5 Will Kellum December 22 4 Henry Howell December Mary-Hallman Gardner December 31 8 Levi Wootton January 1 8 SENIOR ACTIVITIES Up-coming Events CELEBRATION SINGERS Thursday, January 10 9:30 AM MOVIE NIGHT Greater Thursday, January 10 6 PM Hotdogs & Popcorn Year End Giving We are in the last month to give to our church for this calendar year. If you have any questions concerning your year-to-date contributions, please contact Donna Brown at ext Remember, all gifts must be received at the church or postmarked by December 31 in order to get proper credit for 2018 contributions. GET CONNECTED WITH OUR CHURCH LIFE APP This app will allow you to use the Online Directory, Register for events, and Give to the church online. STEP 1: Log on to our Church Website. Click on the tab on the top menu MY EHBC. Under the login screen click on the link that reads, NEED A LOGIN. Give your information as it appears in our church Data Base. This is a secure site and only those in our data base can have access. If the information matches our church records, it will give you a message that will read, CONGRATULATIONS you have been linked with the church data base. At this point you will receive an where you can setup a password. Go to that and create your password. STEP 2: Go to your app store or your play store for your device. Search for the app called Church Life ACS. Download this app. Once the app is on your device you can open the app and login using your and the password you created. WOMEN S MINISTRY Winter Bible Study SEAMLESS Understanding the Bible As One Complete Story Angie Smith Begins January 7 7 weeks Monday at 1:30 PM led by Ann Inman FINDING I AM Looking at Six I AM statements of Jesus Lysa Terkeurst Begins January 8 6 weeks Tuesday at 9:30 AM led by Lynne Huett PRECEPTS: HEBREWS: PART I Consider Jesus Your Merciful High Priest Kay Arthur Begins January 8 6 weeks Tuesday at 9:30 AM 6:30 PM Led by Judy Ray Meets in Judy s home at 6:30 PM ALL LADIES ARE INVITED! Childcare will be provided only when requested to Cindy Davis in the church office by Thursday, January 3. DID YOU MISS LAST WEEK S SERMON? NO WORRIES! Log onto our Facebook page (facebook.com/ehbconline) or website (ehbconline.com) to watch it! GA Post Office The GA Post Office is set up in the CLC Lobby through December 24. This gives you the opportunity to give Christmas cards to church members. We ask that you donate what postage would have cost and all proceeds will go to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Make sure to come by and check it often! M E N S M I N I S T R Y BIBLE STUDY Will Resume Monday, January 7 PRAYER GROUP Tuesdays, 6:45 AM Reception Room WINTERPLACE, WV SKI RESORT December 29 - January 1 Leave at 6 AM Cost $235 Everyone going must have a Medical Release Form Filled out.

THERE WILL NOT BE A MESSENGER NEXT WEEK NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER OR ACTIVITIES UNTIL JANUARY 9 FA M I LY CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY To Family and Friends in the death of Margaret Walker.

6 THERE WILL NOT BE A MESSENGER NEXT WEEK NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER OR ACTIVITIES UNTIL JANUARY 9 FA M I LY CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY To Family and Friends in the death of Margaret Walker. To Jimmie Winsett & Family in the death of her husband, Charles Winsett. The Messenger (USPS No ) is published weekly by Eastern Hills Baptist Church. Periodicals postage paid at Montgomery Alabama. Postmaster: Send address changes to: The Messenger, 3604 Pleasant Ridge Road, Montgomery Alabama LIBRARY MEMORIAL The book Discover Paradise, by Dr. David Jeremiah, was given in memory of Charlie Winsett by the Mitch Marshall Men s Class. We gratefully acknowledge gifts to the church in honor of: Teachers: Bobbie Owens & Betty Hutchinson Given by: The Sisters in Christ Sunday School Class We gratefully acknowledge gifts to the church in memory of: MARGARET WALKER Given by: Faith Sunday School Class Henry McInnis, Jr. Jim and Pat Tanner Kay Miller Dr. & Mrs. David Jarrell Nancy & Jimmy Lee CHARLIE WINSETT Given by: Kay Miller Dr. & Mrs. David Jarrell Don & Pat Walker Nancy & Jimmy Lee JIM RYALS AND VINCENT YORK Given by: McGraw Sunday School Class SERVICE TEAMS DEACONS OF THE WEEK 12/24 Jim Solze, Mark Spain 12/31 Steve Sprayberry, Chris Sullivan COUNTING COMMITTEE 12/24 Don Cluck, James Owens 12/31 Hardy Kirk GOLF CART DRIVERS 12/23 David Grimes, Horace Tillery 12/30 Ben Crocker, Nalin Crocker SAFETY TEAM 12/23 Bo Penn 12/30 Bill Parker OFFERTORY TEAMS 12/23 Captain: John Morgan Bill Parker, Carl MacCarthy, Larry Kennedy, Jim Handey, Jim Crain 12/30 Captain: Russell Lackey Bill Parker, Jimmy Carlisle, Carl MacCarthy, Mike Myrick, Ron Myers T O U C H Outreach Ministries Guests on Campus: 39 EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS DECEMBER 23 Captain: Karen Gosselin Please be in place by 10:00 am 10:15 Service Babies: Karen Owens, Faye Spivey Toddlers: Mickey & Terri Golden 2 s: Bo & Peggy Penn 3 s/4 s: Alan & Debbie Todd EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS DECEMBER 30 Captain: Rhonda McDuffee Please be in place by 10:00 am 10:15 Service Babies: Neal & Pam Kendrick Toddlers: Miles & Anne Stepp 2 s: Kay Wilson, Stephanie Traywick 3 s/4 s: CeCelia Armstrong, Vickie Dudley ON THE GROW Sunday School Attendance for December 16, 2018 Att. G.O. 5 Preschool & Teachers 28 Children & Teachers 44 Youth & Teachers 52 Adults 369 Total 498 Morning Worship Total 470 BUDGET REPORT Year to Date Budget Requirements $1,704, Budget Receipts 1,579, Under Budget 125, Weekly Budget Report December 16, 2018 Budget Requirements $34, Budget Receipts 37, Under Budget 3, Designated Designated 9,197.43

Pastor s Paragraphs. IN THE PULPIT A.M. For God So Loved John 3:16 P.M. EHBC Sounds of Christmas

Pastor s Paragraphs. IN THE PULPIT A.M. For God So Loved John 3:16 P.M. EHBC Sounds of Christmas Pastor s Paragraphs Join with me in expressing profound gratitude to Keith and the entire Music Ministry team for the outstanding presentation on Sunday afternoon. Each year I think it can t be better