This week we had theprivilege of hosting theNational Night Outevent for the ForestHills neighborhood. As Iparticipated in thisevent, I was remindedthat if we are seriousabout being an Acts 1:8church, then we must

begin in our own neighborhood. Manytimes we refer to Eastern Hills with thephrase, “A Church for all Montgomery.”God has planted Eastern Hills in theForest Hills neighborhood and we want tobe faithful to what God has called us to do.

As we reach out to others who come toknow Christ and become a part of ourchurch we have to remember that withgrowth comes change and sometimes thatis painful. I remember as a child,occasionally I would have pains in my legsat night. My mother would comfort me andsay it was “growing pains.” The same istrue with our church. We need to be openand ready for changes that God mightbring to our church. It means we need tobe flexible with our routines as we attendBible Study and worship. It also meansthat we have to constantly be lookingaround for the opportunity to be friendlyand helpful with those that may not befamiliar with our facilities.

Sunday school classes need to be open toguests. We naturally get comfortable withour classes and forget that there may bepeople there are guests. We also need toget contact information on our guests.Please fill out the guest registration formso we can follow up with them during theweek.

As we serve together there areopportunities to serve in our greeterministry. We are expanding our greeters tohaving them in the parking areas to assistpeople as they arrive. We have severalopenings for additional golf cart drivers. Ifyou would be interested in helping in theseareas please call the church office.

“And when the Holy Spirit comes on you,you will be able to be my witnesses inJerusalem, all over Judea and Samaria,even to the ends of the world.” Acts 1:8MSG

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She will play Marimba in morning and eveningworship. She will also be leading our childrenduring CHILDREN’S CHOIR/MISSIONSKICK-OFF, PERCUSSION FUN in the afternoonfrom 2-5 pm. Registration will begin at 1:45 pm bythe Sanctuary doors. The children will be playingdrums, xylophones and many unusual excitingpercussion instruments. They will then presentwhat they have learned in worship at 5 pm! Therewill also be other games and fun activities for thechildren in the afternoon.

A WORD ABOUT CAROLPercussionist, Carol James, has successfullycombined her gifts and passion for percussion andchildren’s music education for over 25 years with rewarding results. Fromdirecting choirs and percussion ensembles for preschool through middle schoolage children to leading workshops and camps on enhancing and incorporatingpercussion into worship and rehearsals, Carol is a noted children’s musicclinician throughout the southeastern United States.

She is the Children’s Choral Director at Central Baptist Church in FountainCity in Knoxville, Tennessee. She completed her Masters of Music in percussionand performance from East Carolina University and a Bachelor of MusicEducation from Augusta State University as well as Orff level training underKonnie Saliba at Western Carolina University. Carol has been a featured writerin Growing in Grace children’s music curriculum and The Choristers Magazine.We are very pleased to have her with us on August 12th!

GUEST PERCUSSIONIST

will be with us on Sunday, August 12

Carol James

IN THE PULPITA.M. “Healing The Official’s Son” John 4P.M. Guest Precussionist

CHILDREN’S CHOIR/MISSIONS KICK-OFF

Men Meeting Age & Membership Requirementsfor Deacon Nomination

(Nominations to be submitted Sunday, August 12th)

A-BAmsler, JimmyAtchison, Michael Avinger, Charles Bailey, Charles Baker, Dennis Baker, EarlBeasley, Ralph Beasley, Richard Bell, Rodney Benefield, ZackBibler, Paul Bice, Robby Bice, Ronny Bierman, Eric Bierman, John Blankenship, James Booth, Cade Bowen, Allan Bowers, Scott Boyett, Darryl Brabham, Sam Bradford, Jimmie Brash, HarryBriggs, Dean Briggs, Joey Brock, Dalton Brown, Chase Bruce, MitchellBuckalew, TyBurkhart, Jon

CCaldwell, JimCaldwell, ScottCalloway, Casey Cannon, Glenn Campbell, BillCampbell, JerryCantley, Keith Carden, Nathan Carmichael, Bobby Carmichael, Mac Carmichael, Mark Carmichael, Scott Chambers, Larry Champion, Matthew Chappell, James Chappell, Jim Christian, Lindsay Christopher, Jim Chumley, Billy Chumley, Timmy Chumley, Walter Churchwell, ChandlerClark, Jason Clements, BillCobb, Bill Coker, Randy Coker, Stan Coker, Steve Cole, Richard Cole, Trey Collier, Johnnie

Collier, Tim Conway, Jerry Cornwall, Michael Crain, JimCraven, Larry Crews, Danny Crowe, Ronnie

D-EDanford, Jasper Daniel, Danny Davenport, Kevin Davenport, Ryan Davis, James Davis, Jimmy Davis, Mark Davis, Robert Dawkins, Jeff Dawson, Mark Dean, JerryDickey, Harold Draughon, HenryDriskell, RandyEddins, Liston Emerson, Matt

F-GFerguson, Lewis Fikes, Mike Flanary, Al Floyd, James Foreman, Ted Fowler, Brian Free, MikeFuller, SteveFuller, Travis Fussell, SteveGardner, Johny Gilbert, Robert(Bobby)Golden, John Golden, MickeyGolden, Robert Golson, William Gouge, James (Jim)Gray, Phillip Green, Brian Green, David Green, Jack Green, Steve

H-IHanchey, Chris Hand, Mike Hanger, Chad Harden, Greg Harmann, Mark Harper, Bill Harris, Gregg Harrison, Johnny Harrison, Steve Harrison, Turner Harshman, Paul Hartley, Allen Hataway, Phillip

Head, Chuck Head, William (Bill) Hermann, Jeremy Hicks, BrianHigbe, TreyHill, Andrew RayHilliard, Jeff Hines, Hugh Hines, Keith Hixon, Tom Hohnstein, Drew Hornbuckle, JonathanHuey, Eric Huffaker, Bob Huffaker, Josh Hutto, Craig Hutto, Justin Hutto, Thomas Ingram, Anthony

J-KJackson, Justin Jefcoat, John Jenkie, Eric Jinright, Louie Johnson, Brian Johnson, Michael Johnson, Ronald Jones, Bruce Jones, Corey Jones, MasonJones, Russ Jones, Rusty Kegley, Greg Kegley, Howard Kelley, Ed Kelley, Harold Kelley, Michael Kelly, Edward Kelly, Walter Kendrick, HunterKendrick, JordanKendrick, Neal Knight, Clint Kitchens, Ed Kitchens, Scott Knight, Bobby

L-MLangford, Brian Langley, Don Lanthrip, Brent Leavell, ClayLedyard, Brook Lee, Brad Lerner, Charles Lindsey, Paul Lloyd, Jason Lovelady, Bill Manning, MattManning, MatthewMarlowe, Jamie Marshall, John Marshall, Mitch

Martin, Hamil McCracken, Larry McDuffee, Mike McGee, David McGraw, Ken McGuire, Ed PaulMcGuire, Mike McGuire, Steve Meek, Alan Meek, Austin Meek, Bryan Meharg, Mack Melton, JamesMessick, John (J.W.) Middleton, Ricky Mitchell, Cory Monson, Scott Moore, Donald Morris, David Morris, JackMorse, RussMustin, Walter

N-O -PNichols, John Nobles, Jeff Norris, Jamie Nunnelly, Benjamin Nunnelly, Johnathan Nunnelly, Van Owens, JamesPace, Dan Parker, Brad Parker, Harold Parker, Haywood Patterson, David Paul, Tommy Penn, Lawrence (Bo)Peppers, Charles Peppers, Danny Peregoy, Jared Perry, Devin Perry, TylerPertree, Billy Peterson, PetePetty, Matt Pharr, Nolan Phillips, Joshua Phillips, Justin Phillips, Mickey Phillips, Steve Pope, Brian Potter, Brandon Powell, Rodney Pritchett, Doug Puckett, Chip

R -SRawls, Ronnie Ray, George W.Rikerd, Richard Robertson, Derek Robinson, James Rooks, John

Royal, Chad Royal, EdRoyster, Skip Ryals, Gary Sanders, Blake Sanders, Brad Sanders, Carl Sanders, Terry Scott, Ben Scruggs, Tory Sellers, Doug Shadrick, Jerry Shaffer, Bryan Shaffer, David Shaffer, Jim Sisk, JamieSmith, Branden Smith, Gene Smithee, DennisSolze, JimSpain, MarkSpears, LarrySpeight, Robert (Bob) Spencer, Jackie Spencer, Jon Spivey, Chad Stafford, Kenneth Stepp, MilesStewart, Chris Stokes, DavidStroud, Mitchell

T-U-VTatum, Phillip Tatum, Bill Thomas, BillThomas, Mark Tillery, HoraceTurman, Shane Vaught, Richard Veazey, J.W.Veazey, LukeVeazey, Terry

W- YWalker, JohnWalker, MicahWatson, AllenWatson, JasonWeaver, DougWelch, David Wells, GregoryWestbrook, JasonWestbrook, ZekeWharton, Mark Williams, Jeremy Williams, Lee Wilson, Fred Winsett, Joel Wood, Bob Worrell, HunterYork, John Young, BryanYoung, Jerry

1) Will commit himself to participate actively in Deacon Ministries and programs by serving in at least one of the following: Offering Committee, Lords Supper to our Homebound, Outreach Visitation, Hospital Visits. All active deacons are to be available to serve in the Lords Supper service each quarter.

2) Will tithe and financially support the church and its mission. A deacon must be above reproach when dealing with finances, business and possessions. He must give generously to the financial needs of the Church. To demonstrate that greed is not present, he must be a tither.

3) Will be at least twenty-five years of age and a professing Christian for a minimum of three years.

4) Will have been a member of Eastern Hills Baptist Church for at least three years before ordination or has been ordained prior to joining Eastern Hills, in this case he must be a member for at least one year.

5) Will lead by example by attending all regular and called meetings of the Deacon Council unless ill or providentially hindered and will notify the Deacon Chairman or officers of an impending absence.

6) Will agree to consult with the Chairman and/or Pastor and resign the office if during his service on the Deacon Council, he becomes disqualified by reason of any one of the qualifications listed above.

EASTERN HILLS BAPTIST CHURCHDeacon Qualifications

SAMPLE DEACONNOMINATION BALLOT

After reviewing the scriptural instructions and church qualifications for deacon service, and havingprayerfully considered each of those who meet the basic qualifications, I feel led to nominate the following men

for consideration as deacons, believing that they qualify for the office. Each church member maynominate ten men. You may nominate less than ten, but do not nominate more than ten.

1) ______________________________________________________ 6) __________________________________________________

2) ______________________________________________________ 7) __________________________________________________

3) ______________________________________________________ 8) __________________________________________________

4) ______________________________________________________ 9) __________________________________________________

5) ______________________________________________________ 10) __________________________________________________

*Names of active deacons and emeritus deacons are omitted from this list as theyare not eligible for nomination. *Some names are omitted from this list by requestof the individual.

NOTE: If you are aware of any corrections to this list of eligible men or if you wantyour name removed, please call Diane Montgomery in the church office,272-0604, ext. 211.

SunDay, auguSt 12Deacon Nomination Ballots receivedin morning worship service. Up to 10men may be nominated. If someone

cannot be present, nominations may beturned in to the office prior to that date.

auguSt 14 thru 27Men who received ten or more

nominations for Deacon will receive aletter notifying them of their nomination

and will be contacted personallyconcerning their Qualifications forservice and willingness to serve.

FriDay, September 7Names of men nominated and willing to

serve if elected and sample DeaconSelection Ballot printed in The Messenger.

SunDay, September 9Deacon Selection in

morning worship service.

SunDay, September 16Ordination and Installation Service in

5:00 p.m. worship service.

DEACON SELECTIONSCHEDULE 2018

CHILDREN’S MINISTRYB IRTHDAY BOARD

Kanaysha Chaney August 14 9Lynleigh Benefield August 16 9

GOLF CART DRIVERSARE NEEDED!

Please call the church office,if you are interested, 272-0604

WELCOMENew Member

Eastern Hills rejoices with Randy Morriswho joined August 5 by Statement.

728 Duval DriveMontgomery, AL 36109

Volunteers are needed to work the frontdesk at the church library on Sunday

mornings and Wednesday evenings. Wewould like to have a rotation of workers so

no one has to work every week. Pleasecontact Becky Furst (334) 549-1039or(dfurst@juno.com) if you can help.

LIBRARYHELP NEEDED

DEMENTIA/ALZHEIMER

Tuesday, August 14 • 6:00 PMin the Reception Room

Caregiver Support Group

Congratulations to Sarah Walker (back row far left), who participated in the2018 Emerging Leader Forum held in conjunction with Equip, Alabama WMU’straining conference Shocco Springs. Gracie Sullivan (front row far left) served

as Student Leader this year. The Emerging Leader Forum is a leadershipconference for girls in grades 9-12. Both girls are faithful participants in weekly

EHBC Acteens gatherings and mission projects/trips.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

YOUTH CHOIRKICK-OFF

Sunday, September 9 for grades 7-12MORE DETAILS SOON!

Congratulations

CALL TO MINISTRY

Jacob Myrick accepted the callinto Ministry! We are excited to

see how God will use Jacob.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declaresthe Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm

you, plans to give you hope and a future.”Jeremiah 29:11

CELEBRATION SINGERSREHEARSALS

Thursday, August 23  •  9:30 amJoint Rehearsal with“Voices of Victory”

Thursday, August 30  •  9:30 am

TOUR OF THE ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF MISSIONS & LUNCH

Tuesday, August 21Leaving Church at 9:30 AM

Lunch at Cracker Barrel

CHAPPY’S BREAKFAST BUNCHMonday, August 27  •  8:00 AM

STATE SENIOR ADULTCHOIR FESTIVAL

Thursday, October 18 at EastmontFriday, October 19

at Eastern Shore, Daphne, AL

SENIOR ACTIVITIESUp-coming Events

Homebound Lord’sSupper Observance

Sunday, August 12, 2018If you are willing to help, pleasemeet at 2:00 pm in Room 139.

SUNDAYSSunday School 9:00 am

Worship 10:15 am

Youth Choir(kick-off September 9)

4:00 pmEvening Worship 5:00 pm

MONDAYSWomen’s Bible Study 1:30 pm

Men’s Bible Study 6:00 pm

TUESDAYSMen’s Prayer Group 6:45 am

Women’s Bible Study 9:30 am

WEDNESDAY NIGHTACTIVITIESSupper 4:45 pm

Nursery Opens at 5:45 pm(birth through 2 years old)

Acteens (Youth Girls)5:25 - 6:15 pm Room 143

Real Men (Youth Boys)5:30 - 6:15 pm Room 137

Adult Bible Study and Prayerled by Pastor Josh Wootton

6:00 pm Room 154

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal6:15 pm in the Choir Suite

Youth Worship and Bible Study 6:15 pm

CHILDREN’S CHOIR5:45 - 6:25 pm

3 & 4 Year Olds, Room 135K5 & 1st Grade, Room 229

2nd & 3rd Grade, Room 2344th - 6th Grade, Old Choir Room

MISSION FRIENDS6:30 - 7:15 pm

3 & 4 Year Olds, Room 1155 Year Olds, Room 114

GA’s1st & 2nd Grade, Room 2283rd & 4th Grade, Room 2305th & 6th Grade, Room 141

RA’s1st & 2nd Grade, Room 1253rd & 4th Grade, Room 1425th & 6th Grade, Room 139

Fall Schedule

WOMEN’S MINISTRYFall Bible StudyBeginning in September!

PastorInstallation Service

BUDGET REPORTYear to Date

Budget Requirements $1,056,927.95Budget Receipts 995,986.06Under Budget 60,941.89

Weekly Budget ReportAugust 5, 2018

Budget Requirements $34,094.45Budget Receipts 49,444.26Over Budget 15,349.81

DesignatedDesignated 3,891.76

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ON THE GROWSunday School Attendance for

August 5, 2018 Att.G.O. 4Preschool & Teachers 27Children & Teachers 48Youth & Teachers 55Adults 434total 568

congratulationSTo clay & Jennifer leavell on the birth of adaughter, Ansley Ruth Leavell born August 7,2018. Proud grandparents are barry &laura leavell.

library memorialThe book “The Gospel according to Paul” byJohn MacArthur given inmemory of mr. William puckett by theHandey /King Class.

A Thank You Note was received from chippuckett.

FAMILY

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MENU

Hamburger Steak & Onion Gravy, Rice,Green Beans, Pineapple Casserole,

Side Salad, Apple Pie

August 15, 2018Family Night Meal 4:45 p.m.

CHILDREN’S MENUBeef Hot Dog, Chips, Tropical Fruit

SOUP/SALAD BARBaked Potato Soup

Please note that you must CALL THE CHURCH OFFICEBY 12:00 pm ON MONDAY to make or change

your reservation. NO SHOWS ARE EXPECTED TO PAY.

$5 Adult/Salad • $3 Children • Household Max. $15

SERVICE TEAMSTHIS SUNDAY

MEN’S MINISTRYBIBLE STUDY MONDAYS AT 6:00 PM

PRAYER GROUP TUESDAYS AT 6:30 AM

DeaconS oF the WeekRon Myers, Mike Myrickcounting committeeMorris Kendrick, Bill ParkergolF cart DriverSJohn Messick, Jim TannerSaFety teamMike MyrickoFFertory teamSCaptain: Dan SummersRobert Sessions, Trey Kennedy,Larry Kennedy, Don CluckWeDneSDay night ServerSLena Taylor, Linda Ander, Chuck Lerner,Barbara Lerner

Guests on Campus: 15

TOUCHOutreach Ministries

EXTENDED SESSION WORKERSAUGUST 12

Captain: Diane MontgomeryPlease be in place by 10:00 am10:15 Service

Babies: Diane Phillips & Jackie ArgoToddlers:

2’s: Randy & Pam Morris3’s/4’s: Donna Brown & Diane Montgomery

We gratefully acknowledge giftsto the church in memory of:

larry robinSonGiven by: Walter & Sherrell Kelly Joe & Betty Decker Sheron Pooletheron SparkSGiven by: Kay SwannerJulie barneSGiven by: Walter & Bette Edmonds

We gratefully acknowledge giftsto the church in honor of:

JoSh Wootton & FamilyGiven by: Ray & Dale Hill