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Pastor’s Paragraphs
We are in the final days
before the Women’s
Conference featuring
Lisa Whelchel. Each
year this conference is a
highlight for our church
both for our ladies and
those from surrounding
areas. I trust that each
one will pray for our guest
speaker and those who
will attend.
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Likewise men need to note upcoming
events. One is the Wild Game Dinner featuring Siran Stacy as the speaker, coming
Saturday evening, March 7. This is a great
outreach and family event. Our hunters are
especially encouraged to donate meat for this
dinner and pictures from hunts to be shown
that evening.
Also our Carpenter’s For Christ have
announced their plans for the project this year
in Louisiana, June 5-13. Let me encourage
men and sons or grandsons to join them for
this event which is about far more than just
construction. It is a great time for spiritual
bonding and witness. We are also reminded
that men are welcome even if they can only
serve for part of those days. Please contact
Steve Fuller or Bill Summers for more information.
I am beginning Sunday, a three-part series of
messages on the family. No greater challenge
lies before our nation than the breakdown of
the home. The origin of marriage and the
model for the home come straight from God’s
Word. Whether people are married, widowed,
planning to get married one day or have children or grandchildren, this is an important
series of messages. This is also a good
opportunity to invite people, who would come
to church to hear messages on the family, who
might not otherwise come. Below are the titles
for February 1, 8 and 15.
“Building Your Family God’s Way”
“Faith and Family Working Together”
“Making the Most of Your Marriage”
Also let me remind you that Ricky Solar is
leading a Marriage Retreat on Friday and
Saturday, February 13-14. You can contact
The youth choir will be sponsoring a pancake breakfast on Saturday,
him or the office for more information.
Let me offer a word of sincere appreciation
February 7th. Ticket donations are $5 and all proceeds will go to help
to Mickey Phillips who has served the past
five years as our Treasurer. His expertise was
defer choir tour costs. Wednesday, February 4 will be
a great help to our Stewardship Committee.
the LAST DAY to purchase your Pancake
Recently David Furst was elected as our new
Treasurer. We welcome him as he also brings
Breakfast tickets. Purchase your tickets on
excellent experience and commitment to our
Stewardship Team.
Sunday in the Green Ridge Welcome Center
Rick Marshall
before Sunday School or after the 10:45
IN THE PULPIT
A.M. “Building Your Family God’s Way”
Psalms 127:1-5
P.M. “What Makes A Winner?”
Psalms 37:3-9
service or on Wednesday in the gym.
Thank you for supporting our Youth Choir.
MINISTRY TEAMS, 2015
(Newly elected officers and committee members in bold)
COMM ON COMMS:
Pastor
Rick Marshall
Assoc. Pastor
Dan Harrison
Assoc. Pastor
Ricky Solar
Treasurer,
David Furst
Chm. Deacons Robert Barnes
Chm. Personnel
Chm. Stwrdship Jason Gardner
Chm. Nomin.
CHURCH COUNCIL:
All Ministerial Staff
SS Director
Chm. Deacons Robert Barnes
Treasurer
David Furst
WM Dir.
Jenean Sprayberry
Men’s Ministry Larry Kennedy
WMU Dir.
Linda Solze
CHURCH OFFICERS:
Treasurer
David Furst
Asst. Treas.
Barbara Kennedy
Parliamentarian Barry Leavell
Church Clerk
Debbie Farthing
MINISTRY TEAMS:
Baptism
2015
Chad Royal
2015
Stacy Royal
2016
Al Steineker
2016
Aimee Steineker
2017
Mike Woodall
2017
Shelia Crews
Childcare
2015
Marie Berry
2015
Connie Barton
2015
Debbie Farthing
2016
Sonja Peaspanen
2016
Teresa Caldwell
2016
Angela Hand
2017
Stacy Benefield
2017
Susan Cline
2017
Mike Hand
Children
2015
Lynn Higbe
2015
Jennifer Pollard
2015
Sandy Harmann
2016
Dan Summers
2016
Chris Hutto
2016
Keri Stephens
2017
Kristi Cantley
2017
Trey Higbe
2017
Derek Robertson
Church Foundation Fund
2015
Kay Miller
2015
Larry Armstrong
2016
Joette Castleberry
2016
Bill Harper
2017
Bill Campbell
2017
Sandra McGraw
College
Teacher
2015
2015
2016
2016
2017
2017
Mike Free
Diane Weaver
Evelyn Pate
Gwyn Bruner
Jeremy Turner
Teresa Hicks
Gene Smith
Fellowship/Food
2015
Maggie Royster
2015
Suzanne Reaves
2015
Sandra Ezell
2016
Charlene Shoemaker
2016
Charlotte Blasingame
2016
Mary Hataway
2017
Cyndi Arnold
2017
Dinah Bundrick
2017
Patsy Watson
History
2015
Pat Walker
2016
Mary Clay Davis
2017
Fara Zaleski
Lord’s Supper
2015
Shirley Martin
2015
Jerry Martin
2016
James Owens
2016
Elaine Owens
2017
Robert Golden
2017
Elaine Golden
Missions
WMU Dir., Linda Solze
Stewardship, Jason Gardner
2015
George Ray
2016
Brittney Gardner
2017
Sheron Poole
Music
2015
2015
2016
2016
2017
2017
Robert King
Teresa Hicks
Jimmy Bradford
Sandy Harmann
Joe Bruner
Cheryl Chappell
Nominating
Assoc. Pastor, Ricky Solar
S.S. Director,
PreS SS Dir., Margaret A. Morgan
2015
Linda Westbrook
2015
Betty Baggott
2016
Russell Lackey
2016
Keith Cantley
2017
Gwyn Bruner
2017
Robbie Barnes
Personnel
Pastor, Rick Marshall
Chm. Deacons, Robert Barnes
Treasurer, David Furst
2015
Wayne Robinson
2015
Debbie Caldwell
2016
Lynn Huett
2016
John Morgan
2017
Larry Kennedy
2017
Cheryl Jarrell
Preschool
2015
Margaret Ann Morgan
2015
Margaret Spain
2015
Kelley Hill
2016
Rhonda McDuffee
2016
Michelle Robertson
2016
Linda Westbrook
2017
Ashley Moon
2017
Amy Waters
2017
Cherry Payne
Property
Assoc. Pastor, Dan Harrison
Building Sup., Chad Royal
Buildings, Sub.
2015
Brandon Smith
2015
Skip Royster
2016
Crews Reaves
2016
Ken Freeman
2017
Charles Bundrick
2017
Chris Wells
Grounds, Sub.
2015
Brian Langford
2015
Robby Bice
2016
Scott Steward
2016
Steve Harrison
2017
Matt Emerson
2017
Sandy Noah
Insurance, Sub.
2015
Don Harris
2016
Don Walker
2017
Laura Leavell
Recreation
2015
Jill Wells
2015
Scott Morgan
2016
Jeff Nobles
2016
Dennis Waters
2017
Melissa Steward
2017
Kara Bruner
Scholarship
2015
Sharon Green
2016
Tammy Free
2017
Jeremy Turner
Stewardship
Pastor, Rick Marshall
Assoc. Pastor, Dan Harrison
Church Treasurer, David Furst
Asst. Treasurer, Barbara Kennedy
2015
Jason Gardner
2015
Kay Miller
2015
Neal Robinson
MINISTRY TEAMS, 2015 Continued
2016
2016
2016
2017
2017
2017
Jason Westbrook
Jim Handey
Betty Nolan
Ken McGraw
Norman Arnold
Tracy Smitherman
Transportation
2015
Neal Kendrick
2015
Trey Higbe
2016
Jim Tanner
2016
Matt Manning
2017
Carolyn Howton
2017
Glenn Hataway
Trustees
2015
Barry Leavell
2016
Don Walker
2017
John Morgan
Youth Advisory
2015
Steven McDaniel
2015
Terri Golden
2016
Sharon Walker
2016
Robby Bice
2017
Chris Sullivan
2017
Jill Wells
SERVICE COMMITTEES:
Greeters/Welcoming
Captains:
Russell Lackey
Ron Myers
Sharon Myers
Flowers/Decorating
Linda Westbrook
Charlotte Blasingame
Sandy Harmann
Jim Tanner
Pat Tanner
Maggie Royster
Bette Edmonds
Jane Martin
Peggy White
Media Center
Fara Zaleski
Judi Minister
Angela Hand
Mary Horton
Prayer
Bob Thompson
Laura Leavell
Bill Harper
Betty Baggott
Joette Castleberry
David Furst
Security
Captains:
Mike Woodall
Robert Barnes
Chris Wells
Jim Gouge
Derek Robertson
Jeff Hilliard
Sound
Harold Ezell
Jim Handey
Earl Venable
Randy Driskell
Ushers
8:30
10:45
10:45
6:00
Chris Green
Johnny Swanner
Billy Struthers
GrayWatson
Video
Anthony Green
Brian Hidle
Sam Brabham
Keith Cantley
Brian Pope
Mickey Phillips
SENIOR ADULT TRIP
March 23-27 2015
Savannah, Georgia and St. Augustine, Florida
$730.00 per person Double Occupancy
Price includes Motor Coach Transportation • 4 nights accommodations
one dinner Cruise • 2 theatrical productions
3 evening meals... and much more.
Detailed itinerary available in the church office. Call the church office to sign up.
Children’s Ministr y
B I RT H DAY B OA R D
Tyler Hand
Breanna Turrentine
Finley Pollard
January 31
January 31
February 5
(7)
(7)
(6)
We gratefully acknowledge gifts
to the church in memory of:
Raymond Bryan
Given by: Bill & Jane Harper
Colonel & Shirley Durden
Dr. & Mrs. David Jarrell
Mary Vann
Virginia Reynolds
Given by: Dr. & Mrs. David Jarrell
Judi Lackey
Given by: Jill, Howard, Gracie, Claire
and Aubrie Wells
Curly Thomas
Given by: Allen & Patsy Watson
WILD GAME DINNER
Saturday, March 7, 2015 • 6:00 pm • CLC
It’s hunting season and we need to start now in gathering deer meat,
or any other donations, for our upcoming Wild Game Dinner in
March. We need approximately 10 to 13 processed deer donated for
this year’s event to be successful. Each person will receive four (4)
passes to this year’s Wild Game Dinner for each deer donated. Our
guest speaker this year is Siran Stacy, former football player. In November 2007, his life changed forever when a drunk driver struck his
van, a mile from their home, killing his wife and 4 of his 5 children.
Come hear his testimony, and hear how the Lord continues to work in his life. Please
contact Larry Kennedy 850-8405 or the Church Office 272-0604 if you have a deer to donate. Please help us in making this outreach event successful.
Tickets are $8 per person or $64 a table and are available Sundays in the Green Ridge
Welcome Center and Wednesdays in the gym.
PICTURES NEEDED!
Start now and send your Hunting/Fishing/Game pictures to Ricky Solar (ricky@ehbconline.com)
or Melissa Steward (melissa@ehbconline.com) for this year’s Wild Game Dinner.
These pictures will be shown on a big screen at this event, and always fun to watch.
We gratefully acknowledge gifts
to the church in honor of:
Merle Fields
Given by: Bobby & Linda Swayne
STUDENT NEWS
Disciple Now Weekend
February 20-22, 2014 • Cost $30
This is an area-wide discipleship
weekend event. We will meet in
homes this year as well as the church.
Sign up now for this wonderful
weekend experience!
TERRY VEAZEY
Pray for Evangelist Terry Veazey as he
preaches in Oradea, Romania during
the dates of February 5 to 16.
For additional information,
go online to www.terryveazey.org
Prayer: Principles and Practice • “Preparing the Prayer Warrior”
The Disciples asked Jesus to teach them just one thing...“...Lord teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1)
Prayer is the very Heart of a Relationship with God. As children of God we forget that when
God is not kept in every part of our life, we stray and find frustration. Come and learn to
prioritize prayer and learn the principles of prayer that Jesus taught His Disciples.
February 1 “How Sin and Faith Affect Prayer”, led by Meredith McLendon
Meets in Room 154
Why Do You Believe That?
When it comes to talking about matters of faith, how confident do you feel?
Do you wish expressing your beliefs about Jesus with others was easier? Join us in this
7 session study and be equipped to have meaningful conversations, gain skills to
communicate your beliefs more effectively, and even understand your faith better!
Know what you believe and why! Meets in Room 150
Missions of Mobile
MISSIONS OF MOBILE will be presenting a concert at EASTERN
HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH on Sunday night, March 8th at 6:00 pm.
Monday, February 2nd
at 5:30 pm
A snack supper will be served and
childcare is available. Be sure that your
Sunday School Class is represented!
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Missions of Mobile, is a classical worship ensemble from the University of Mobile.
Through the use of multiple languages from across the world, the group hopes to
cross cultural boundaries in pursuit of taking the gospel to the
corners of the earth.
Our own, KARISSA SMITH, is a
part of this group.
A love offering will be received to
help with the groups’ future mission
trips to share the gospel.
Up-coming Events
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
Celebration Singers
Thursday, February 12 & 26
Chappy’s Breakfast Bunch
Monday, February 23
Game Day
Thursday, February 26
The February edition of “The Encourager”
is available in the Sunday School Classes
and the kiosks.
MUSIC NOTES
Youth Choir Sunday at 4:45 pm
Choir Tour deposit, $100 due February 1
Veritas
Sunday, February 15 at 6:00 pm
The unmistakable sound of Veritas
brings a fresh approach to the
contemporary classical genre. These
five male vocalists sing both new
and old songs, delivering the sound
of love, hope and excellence.
Visit their website, veritasfive.com.
A Love Offering will be received.
Jesus, the One and Only
A study of the life of Jesus
based on the book of Luke.
Beth Moore
Mondays at 1:30 pm
Led by Susan Lanthrip
Gripped By the Greatness of God
Expound upon Isaiah’s encounters
with God, to rediscover the
wonder of God’s attributes.
James McDonald
Tuesdays at 9:30 am
Led by CeCelia Armstrong
Me, Myself, & Lies:
A Thought-Closet Makeover
This study will encourage you to replace
hidden negative thoughts with positive
truths from God’s Word.
Jennifer Rothschild
Tuesdays at 6:00 pm
Led by Kimberly Turman
Precepts: Genesis Part 2 The Fall,
the Flood and the Nations
Kay Arthur
Tuesdays 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 Susan Sessions in the church office.
The Youth Department is in need of volunteers to make desserts for
Disciple Now Weekend and Breakfast items for Sunday morning,
February 22nd. If you will be willing to donate an item(s), please drop
off desserts in the gym on Friday, February 20th or breakfast items on
Sunday morning, February 22 between 8 - 9 am in the Reception Room.
This is the time of year when we have the most youth in our church, so
we will need LOTS of goodies! Please contact Jill Wells, 279-9824 to
sign up. Thank you in advance for your help!
Sign up in SS or call Melissa in the church office.
Deadline to sign up is Sunday, February 8.
We look forward to the TWO
of you being with us!
Women on Mission
MEETING
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
9:30 am • Reception Room
All Women are Invited to join us as
we count the cost and consider the
rewards of living our lives fully
surrendered to God’s plan.
Friday, February 13 • 6:00-10:00 pm
(dinner provided)
Saturday, February 14 • 8:00-2:00 pm
(breakfast and lunch provided)
Childcare will ONLY be provided if arrangements
are made with Melissa in the church office.
W E D N E S D AY N I G H T M E N U
February 4, 2015
Family Night Meal 4:45 p.m.
Poppyseed Chicken and Rice
Green Beans
Pineapple Casserole
Roll
Cake
Drink
CHILDREN’S MENU
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Postmaster: Send address changes to:
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Hamburger, Chips, Ice Cream, Drink
SOUP/SALAD BAR
Soup
Please note that you must CALL THE CHURCH
OFFICE BY12:00 pm ON MONDAY
to make or change your reservation.
NO SHOWS ARE EXPECTED TO PAY
FA M I LY
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
To Shirley Bryan and Lynn & Jerry
Young and Family in the death of their
husband and father, Raymond Bryan.
To Jeanette Friday the death of her
sister, Lucy Buffalo.
To Brenda Vann and Jenille Ball in
the death of their mother, Mary Vann.
STAFF ANNIVERSARY
CONGRATULATIONS
to Greg Gosselin who completes
eleven years on staff as Minister
of Children on February 1st.
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
and 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
Peggy Kendrick, Robbie Barnes
Deacon Offering Chairman
8:15 am – Robert Barnes
10:45 am – Chris Wells
Deacons of the Week
February 1 – Chris Wells, George Ray
Security Team
2/1 & 2/4– Jim Gouge, Jack Davis
Golf Cart Drivers
Jerry Martin, Allen Watson
Wednesday Night Servers
Lillian Antes, Faye Spivey, Norman Arnold,
Norman & Portia Goss, Bill Morgan
Extended Session Workers
February 1
Captain: Kelley Hill
Please be in place by 8:00 am.
8:15 Bed Babies: Adam & Kelley Hill
Toddlers/Creepers: Connie Barton
Please be in place by 10:30 am.
10:45 Bed Babies: Jane & Carey Chandler
Toddlers:
David & Jo Anne Green
2’s: Keith & Kristie Cantley
3’s: Mike & Teresa Caldwell
ON THE GROW
Sunday School Attendance for
January 25, 2015
Att.
G.O.
8
Preschool
43
Children
55
Youth
77
Adults
469
Spanish Ministry
12
Total
664
BUDGET REPORT
Year to Date
Budget Requirements
Budget Receipts
Under Budget
$146,293.60
130,453.00
15,840.60
Weekly Budget Report
January 25, 2015
Budget Requirements
Budget Receipts
Under Budget
Designated
Continue the Dream
Designated
$36,573.40
25,205.25
11,368.15
$1,640.00
2,991.50