EASTHAVEN BAPTIST CHURCH WEEKEND SERVICES FOR DECEMBER 16 & 17-2017 WELCOME! Make yourself at home, we re glad you re here! Here s some info to help you feel more comfortable during your visit: Kids are always welcome in our services, however if you d like: Childcare is provided for kids (infant-age 2) in the nursery. A Baby Care room is provided for nursing moms & energetic kids. It s in the foyer to the right as you exit the worship center. [Dismissed during the service] Preschool Praise for kids (age 2-3) [Dismissed during the service] Worship celebrations for kids (age 4-9) There is no childcare at our 8:00am service. For more information and resources, visit our website at easthaven.org. We are so happy you joined us at our Kalispell location! We also have churches in Big Arm (West Shore Community Church), Whitefish (Summit Life Church), and Columbia Falls (Gateway Church). Find more information about them online at easthaven.org. MERRY CHRISTMAS! NO DINNER UNTIL JANUARY 3 No AWANA until January 3, 2018. See you then! CHRISTMAS WEEKEND SERVICES SERVICES ON CHRISTMAS WEEKEND Saturday, December 23, at 6PM at Easthaven Sunday, December 24, at 10AM at Easthaven CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES (DEC 24) Sunday at 6PM and 7:30PM at Easthaven Sunday at 5PM at Cedar Creek Lodge in Columbia Falls
ANNOUNCEMENTS PROPOSED 2018 BUDGET We voted on the 2018 budget last weekend during services. It passed overwhelmingly! LOST AND FOUND Please make sure to check the lost and found across from the bathrooms for any lost items. We will be donating anything unclaimed soon. ANGEL TREE GIFTS Angel Tree, a program of Prison Fellowship, reaches out to the children of prisoners and their families with the love of Christ. We have the opportunity to buy gifts for children this year. More instructions are in the Atrium. SUPPORT EASTHAVEN WITH AMAZON SMILE If you shop on Amazon, you can support Easthaven through AmazonSmile. To shop, go to: smile.amazon.com and link your account to support Easthaven. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING We raise money for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering throughout the month of December each year. Give online or use the special envelopes. GLACIER BIBLE COLLEGE Our goal is to raise $200,000 before 2018. Your gift and support are helping to build a quality Biblical Worldview academic program. END-OF-YEAR-GIVING AT EASTHAVEN Thank you for your faithful giving this year. If you missed a month or two, you can catch up this month before the end of the year. AT CHURCH: ONLINE: TEXT: TO GIVE AT EASTHAVEN: PUT YOUR CASH OR CHECK IN AN ENVELOPE AND DROP IT IN THE BLACK BUCKETS AT THE END OF THE SERVICE. GIVE ONLINE THROUGH MYEASTHAVEN WITH CARD OR BANK TRANSFER. AUTOMATIC REOCCURING GIVING IS ALSO AN OPTION. TEXT EBC, YOUR AMOUNT, AND ACCOUNT 73256 (EX: EBC 50 GENERAL) EASTHAVEN S TOTAL WEEKEND ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK: 912 KALISPELL ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK: 811 CHURCH PLANTS: 101 (INCLUDES WEST SHORE, SUMMIT LIFE, AND GATEWAY CHURCHES) FINANCIALS (AS OF DECEMBER 6, 2017): GIVING TO DATE: $1,154,839 BUDGET TO DATE: $1,261,350
WEEKLY PRAYER SHEET 12/10/2017 Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem In 1995, Congress adopted the Jerusalem Embassy Act, urging the federal government to relocate the American embassy to Jerusalem and to recognize that the city is Israel s capital. This act passed Congress by an overwhelming bipartisan majority and was reaffirmed by a unanimous vote six months ago. God measures time in modules of 50 years; the principle of Jubilee as seen in Leviticus 25. President Trump s declaration last week has great significance in that regard. 1917 a Jubilee year, Balfour Amendment establishing Israel as a Jewish state 1967 a Jubilee year, 6 Day War reuniting Jerusalem to Israel 2017 a Jubilee year, declaration recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and moving of the U.S. Embassy Prayer Points: Pray for the protection of President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu as resistance is demonstrated. Pray for the salvation of the Jews, Gentiles, and Muslims living in Jerusalem. Pray that the Prince of Peace will be known in the region and in this season. We d love to pray for you! Update our online prayer chain by going to easthaven.org. Click resources, then prayer. Click on share your prayer request and fill out the form.
WE PRAY FOR AN EFFECTIVE WITNESS OF THE GOSPEL BY THE FOLLOWING MISSIONARIES: Andy and Janet Kerr: Emmaus Encounter, Lakeside Northern Lights : Middle East Paul : Christian Aid Mission, Central Asia Pray for Paul s safety, effectiveness of translation work, and witness in a hostile environment of unreached Muslim people. Jorene Williams: BCM, After School Bible Club Her car, a 1997 Honda with over 220k miles, is in need of repairs and/or an upgrade. Two items need attention soon. Pray for this need. Her support is below the suggested mission amount. Kveta a Vladimir Zemanov: Vysoke Myto, Czech Republic Chris & Kim Baker: Summit Life Church, Whitefish Pray for a Children s Ministry Coordinator. There is a growing need. Bruce & Jessica Crockett, Kyle & Marisa Rosas, Steve Crews: Gateway Church, Church Planters: Paul & Heather Hunt, Outdoorsmen Church, Missoula, MT Pray that the planters would prioritize their relationship with Jesus. Pray that they stay in His Word, fellowship deeply with Him in prayer, and keep their lives pure. South Asia Project: Our partners are busy sharing the Good News in this season, pray for open and receptive hearts Carmen DeVries: Ethnos 360 in Papua New Guinea Pray for Dorm parents for the middle school and high school students. Without this service, at least six tribal works will be impacted because parents will have to leave the bush locations and relocate to be near the school. Jake & Katie Oyler: Ethnos 360 in missionary training Zach & Carrie Wolfe: Pioneers Ministry Glacier Bible College: Pray for the funds needed to build the dorms and staff house. Pray for the recruitment of the 20 students to start in the Fall of 2018. Making the next generation a priority of prayer: 59% of young Christians temporarily or permanently disconnect from the church after age of 15. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth ages 10-24. One in four teenagers have at least one major episode of depression in high school. We need to pray for the next generation! For Affections: At the root of our habits are affections. Pray for God to awaken a deep longing only He can fill in this generation, and pray for Him to satisfy their affections in Jesus. BE IN PRAYER FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1st Baptist Church, Sutherland Springs, TX Central Bible, Kalispell Red Lodge Baptist Church, Red Lodge Flathead Community College, Kalispell Summit Preparatory School
Glacier Bible College Curriculum and Credits Students will master key theological concepts and learn to filter their beliefs and habits (as well as the world around them) through a study of a Biblical Worldview curriculum that includes Christian Life studies, Scripture studies, Apologetics, and Christian Relationships. In order to deepen their understanding of Creation, man s fall, the curse, and the universal flood, Creation science field trips to Mount St. Helens, Yellowstone National Park, and Grand Canyon National Park are planned. Additionally, an optional college group study trip to Israel is being explored. The quality of the curriculum material, along with the professional credentials of the faculty all add up to a well-rounded educational experience for the students. Discussions with Yellowstone Christian College in Billings, Montana Bible College in Bozeman, and Gateway Seminary in California are taking place to accepting a good portion of the one year credits from GBC towards a four year program.
WINTER QUARTER 2018 Classes begin January 3 THURSDAY MORNING CLASSES THE QUEST (Beth Moore s Newest Bible Study) Facilitator: Marcia Location: Room 206 Time: 10-11:30AM Cost: $13 Ladies, please join us in this short six-week study, a cross between a curriculum and a journal: a classroom and a prayer closet. There are three objectives: promote deeper intimacy with God, foster a sojourner mentality as comfort that we are only passing through this world, and to foster an adventurer-mentality as subjects of royal blood unrecognized by the world, but headed to an unshakable kingdom worth the arduous trip. TRIM HEALTHY MOMMA (& Daddy too) Facilitator: Susie Newton Location: Room 401 Time: 10-11:30AM Cost: $14 This easy approach to vibrant health has been extremely popular and successful here at Easthaven. It is a highly effective, simple plan for eating that centers on hearty, delicious, and satisfying food. Women in our church have lost between 20-30lbs, triglycerides have been lowered from 156 to 86, cholesterol lowered from 180 to 159. All ages are encouraged to join us! MATTHEW PRECEPT STUDY Facilitator: Gail Macauley Location: Room 218 Time: 10-11:30AM Cost: $16 What is His kingdom? What is the character and lifestyle of those who are a part of this kingdom? We will walk with Jesus through towns and villages as He heals the sick, casts out demons, calms the seas, and listen as He explains His kingdom. PRIMETIMERS: BOOKS OF THE BIBLE STUDY Facilitator: Pastor Frank Location: Atrium Time: 10-11:30AM Cost: Free We would love for anyone 50 years and up to join in this new daytime Bible study designed and presented by Pastor Frank. It s getting pretty crowded, but we have plenty of room! MEN S EARLY MORNING STUDY Facilitator: Justin McKerrow Location: Atrium Time: 6-7:30AM Cost: Free We meet early so you can get your study in before the day gets too busy. These Robert Lewis studies for guys have a growing following at Easthaven. We d love for you to check it out and join us for the winter quarter. For more info, contact our Nightlife Coordinator, Helen Grode: 406-407-0427 or chelenhike@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLASSES HOPE & HELP FOR THE SINGLE MOM Facilitator: Lori Little Location: Pastor Daniels Office Time: 6:15-7:45PM Cost: Free The author herself, Lori Little, will lead this class for single moms. Why should you invite other single moms? 95% of single moms are not in church for various reasons, and single moms are the fastest growing population in the world. Invite! LEARN BIBLE IN 24 HOURS (Men & Women) Facilitator: George Lafemina Location: Room 310 Time: 6:15-7:45PM Cost: $15 Embark on this literary adventure, and it will result in a more practical strategic awareness of the entire Bible. A fascinating read as we encounter the greatest evil, betrayals, deception, and prince of darkness along with the greatest good, highest achievements, and sacrifice by Jesus, Redeemer of all mankind. A MAN AND HIS MARRIAGE Facilitator: Justin McKerrow Location: Pastor Joey s office Time: 6:15-7:45PM Cost: $15 Guys, let s huddle up and bring life to our marriages by building it around God s grace. This six-week adventure will help us see the biblical foundation of marriage, servant leadership, intimacy, threats, and more. Discover Game Changers that will have an immediate and lasting impact on your family. MATTHEW PRECEPT STUDY (Men & Women) Facilitator: Gail Macauley Location: Room 206 Time: 6:15-7:45PM Cost: $16 What is His kingdom? What is the character and lifestyle of those who are a part of this kingdom? We will walk with Jesus through towns and villages as He heals the sick, casts out demons, calms the seas, and listen as He explains His kingdom. PASTOR MATT S MEN S ROMANS STUDY Facilitator: Pastor Matt Location: Split Rock Cafe Time: 6:15-7:45PM Cost: Free Join Pastor Matt in this popular men s study as he presents the book of Romans in a clear and understanding way. Easthaven is growing out of Bible study space, so the men have graciously offered to meet off campus at 30 2nd Street East in Kalispell. NO OTHER GODS Facilitator: Jill Hembroff Location: Pastor Daniel s Home Time: 6:15-7:45 Cost: $13 In this ladies class, we will participate in an unrivaled pursuit of Christ that will include: fresh content, activities, recipes, and eight teaching sessions. We will also be challenged to evaluate if we have any modern-day idols and embrace a deeper, more meaningful relationship with Jesus. The class begins January 10.