HomeboundBarbara Bice102 Lilac DrPrattville, AL 36067334-365-7856

Carol Cooper104 Patrick StreetPrattville, AL 36067(Cards Only)

Joe Debardelaben523 Ashton Oak Dr.Prattville, AL 36066334-361-0008

Ken Hall2180 Addison WayPrattville, AL 36066251-421-0820

Dottie Hammond205 Poplar StreetPrattville, AL 36066334-365-5335

Ruth Hassett503 Sheila Blvd.Prattville, AL 36066334-365-2786

James Ingram113 Patti LoopPrattville, AL 36066334-365-2677

Daisy Lolley232 Rosemary LanePrattville, AL 36066334-491-1092

Louise Magers631 Cardinal LanePrattville, AL 36067334-491-0559

Glenn Graham, Pastor ggraham@eastmemorial.org

Jeremy Moore, Minister of Music and Families jmoore@eastmemorial.org

Dave McLemore, Treasurer dmclemore@eastmemorial.org

Bryan Easley, Administrator of EMCA beasley@eastmemorial.org

Stephanie Jenkins, Offi ce Manager sjenkins@eastmemorial.org

D’Aun Meherg, Ministry Assistant dmeherg@eastmemorial.org

Linda Harrison, Music Assistant lkharrison@eastmemorial.org

Terrie Morgan, Orchestra Director tmorgan@eastmemorial.org

Lisa Montgomery, EMBC Preschool Director lmontgomery@eastmemorial.org

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Sunday, December 10th9:10 am NurseryRegistrationKathryne McCroan

Birth-6 monthsScott and Mandy Lee

7-14 monthsRyan and Mary Blankenship

1 year oldMichael and Ashley Adams

2 year olds Nick and Ashley Howell

3 year oldsRoger Lambert

and Leslie Smelcer

Seeds of Grace Kricket and Robert McCrory

Grow In GraceRobby Jenkins

Eric and Sharon Williams

Emergency Pager Rusty Murphy

Information DeskRegina Self and Tracey Maggard

Wednesday, December 13th6:00 pm NurseryRegistrationBrenda Goree

Birth – 14 monthsTim and Joyce Carr

1 year oldsAngela Dupree

and Missy Atchison

2 year olds Heather Gunn

and LeeAnn Knight

3 year oldsTracey Maggard

and Brittany Gurney

Tony EmfingerSept 2017 407 AEG/EMXSUnit #63309APO AE 09319

Chris QuinleySept 2017

Msgt Christopher Hill(Don & Joyce Smith’s grandson)Deployed to SyriaOct 2017

8:15 am/11:10 am | Fellowship Groups

9:30 am/5:30 pm | Worship

6:15 pm | AWANA

6:20 pm | Worship/Student Worship

B i rt h d a y s

Join us this week

EMBC STAFF

12/06/17

December 7Michelle JohnsonBrad Porter

December 9Steve StevensLisa MontgomeryRaina Yarroch

December 10Lydia HaiglerDana RotenChris Engberg

December 12Dean Bland

December 13Vicky Henderson

December 14Preston ByrdJohn Miller

December 15Missy CrouchKole Innes

December 16Elias LimaAJ RotenDave ThomasRegina Tubbs

December 17Wendy EngbergRowan Griffi th

Monday-Friday8:00 am - 12:00 pm1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Office Hours

OUR DEPLOYEDMILITARY

Please contact the church offi ce at334.365.7500 for updates

Greeters Virginia BorowskiParker CrosbyPat HavardJim and Martha NorrisSteve and Lise Price

DecemberUshers Benny BurtonBeetle BaileyDavid DowneyWes GreeneMichael GunnLeon HancockHoward HopkinsNick Howell

Jerome and Cecelia SiakorLiberia, West Africa(EMBC AWANA Clubs Missionaries)

Chris and Anne WhiteDalian, China(Son of Patty White)

Gil, Kara, Gabe, Ava and Anna TurleyPapua, New Guinea(Joe McDonald’s cousin)

White Set-Up TeamOn Saturday,December 9th

Mission Fundraiser SupperWednesday, December 13th

$6.50 per plate

White Chicken ChiliCornbread

Dessert and Drink

Name: ____________________________ Number of plates ________(Note: Reservations will be helpful to know how much to prepare.)

Please place reservation form in the offering plate or call the church offi ce at 365-7500 by noon on Tuesday. Even if you have been on the permanent list in the past, notate

if you wish to be on the permanent or weekly supper list.1320 Old Ridge Road, Prattville, AL 36066

Phone: 334-365-7500www.eastmemorial.org

“And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with Him, that we may be also

glorifi ed together.” Romans 8:17

How do you enlist suffering to make it your servant?

First, you receive it as a gift from God. Job said, “The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord”

(Job 1:21b).

Second, rely on God’s grace, because with the gift comes His grace. 2 Corinthians 9:8 promises, “And God is able to make all

grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all suffi ciency in all things, may abound to every good work.” God is going to be

near you in a special way.

Finally, refl ect on the glory of God. There is no greater Christian who ever lived than the Apostle Paul. His greatest motive in all he endured was the glory of God. His pain became a platform from

which he declared the glory of God.

Receive it as a gift. Rely upon God’s grace. Refl ect upon God’s glory. Choose to glorify Him through it.

-Adrian Rogers

Men’s Ministry

Men’s Breakfast And Bible StudyTuesdays At Shoney’sJoin us for breakfast at 7:00 am and bible study beginning at 7:30 am.

A new area of ministry for men to encourage one another in their walk with Christ. For more information, please contact Jeremy Moore.

Women’s Ministry

Precept Women’s Bible Study – Spring Classes starting January 7thPhilippians and GenesisPhilippians will be taught on Sundays from 3:30 – 5:15 pm. A second class of Philippians will be taught on Mondays from 9:00 –11:00 am. The cost of the book is $24. Genesis will be taught on Tuesdays from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and the cost of the materials is $35. For more information on either study or to order materials, please contact Sara Hollon at 334-224-3834 or smhollon375@charter.net, on or before November 29th.

GirlTimeTuesday, December 12th from 9:30-11:30 am at Cracker BarrelJoin us for a Christmas fellowship and bring a $5 ornament to exchange. Childcare is available at the church. For more info, contact Margaret Graham at 334-414-3673 or check the EMBC GirlTime Facebook page.

Children’s Ministry

An Eclectic Christmas – Walk through BethlehemDecember 8th at 5:15 pm in Eclectic, ALThis event is limited to 80 people so purchase your ticket now at a cost of $1.00. Tickets can be purchased from Tracey Maggard. Everyone must have a ticket to attend.

AWANA Clubs (3 years – 6th grade) Wednesdays at 6:15 pm in the Fellowship Hall and 200 HallwayJoin us on Wednesday nights for AWANA Clubs! Kids – don’t forget to bring your bible!

Children’s Choir K4-6th gradeWill resume in January!

Centrikid Camp 2018July 13th – 15th Cost $210Sign up today and pay a $30 deposit to reserve your child’s spot for Centrikid Camp 2018! You will receive camp envelopes to make small payments throughout the year and you will have camp paid for before next summer begins! If you have any questions, please contact Tracey Maggard at traceymagg@hotmail.com or 334-546-9331 or the church offi ce at 334-365-7500.

Senior Adult Ministry

Senior Adult ChoirThursday, December 7th at 10:30 am in the Student Center

Senior Adult LuncheonThursday, December 7th at 11:30 am in the Student Center

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – National Goal $160 Million Southern Baptist Churches collect the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for the sole purpose of supporting international missions. Every penny of the offering goes to the International Mission Board’s overseas budget, thus supporting our missionaries and their work. Please consider giving this year and help spread the gospel to the ends of the earth.

Lottie Moon Post Offi ceThe Lottie Moon Post Offi ce is ready for your Christmas cards. Instead of spending money on stamps, use our Post Offi ce to make an equal donation to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Place your donation in the mailbox on the table or in the offering plate.

Contribution StatementsIf you have moved in the past year, please make sure the church offi ce has your correct mailing address to send your contribution statement. Call 365-7500 or email sjenkins@eastmemorial.org.

Christmas Giving TreeThe Christmas Giving Tree is up! Select a gift tag (parents, please assist your child in their selection) whose need touches your heart and then purchase the item listed. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO SIGN YOUR NAME BESIDE THE NUMBER OF THE GIFT TAG YOU SELECTED. Return the gift to the church on or before Sunday, December 17th. Instructions for wrapping and returning the gift is attached to the gift tag.

Christmas Giving Tree Help NeededWe are in need of volunteers on Tuesday, December 19th at 10:00 am to help inventory the food boxes and at 1:00 pm to deliver food and gifts. Please contact the church offi ce at 334-365-7500 if you are available to help with one or both.

Pastor’s Bible Study will not meet during the month of December.

Youth Poinsettia SalePlease pick up your poinsettias tonight. Thank you for supporting our youth!

New Year’s Eve FellowshipSunday, December 31st from 8:00 – 11:15 pmCome for an evening of food, fellowship, fun, and laughter. Bring your board games, cards and a yummy dish to share. Join us as we say goodbye to 2017 and hello to 2018!

Ministry Opportunities • Children Sunday School substitute teachers • Helpers for Seeds of Grace and Grow In Grace • Nursery volunteers for Sundays and WednesdaysPlease contact the church offi ce at 334-365-7500 if you are interested in volunteering.

Missions Ministry

2018 Mission Trips Brazil – July 13 – 22Nicaragua – July 14 - 20New York – TBAIf you are interested or have any questions, please contact Glenn Graham at 334-365-7500 or Robby Jenkins at 334-285-4896.

Missions MeetingTONIGHT, December 6th at 7:30 pm in Room 300If you have any interest in going on a mission trip or have any questions, please attend this important meeting. Contact Glenn Graham at 334-365-7500 or Robby Jenkins at 334-285-4896.

Student Ministry

Strength To Stand Winter Retreat Saturday – Monday, January 13 – 15, 2018, Pigeon Forge, TNThe Student Bible Conference cost is $175 which includes hotel, conference, travel and breakfast at the hotel. The balance of $125 is due NLT Wednesday, Dec 13th.

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WELCOMETO EAST MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCHWe are delighted that God has led you here today and our hope is that you felt God’s presence from the moment you arrived. This is God’s church – a fellowship of believers from various walks of life, bound together by our common faith in Jesus Christ as the only hope for man. May every experience you have at EMBC today honor our Lord and His gifts of grace, love and mercy!

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Church Family 1. Karen DeLoach and Erin Vargas and their mission team while in

Nicaragua. 2. Clara Chavers – improving from quadruple bypass on Oct 31st

(11/15)3. Annette Gladden – working with FEMA assisting hurricane

victims in Texas; she has been there since August and will be there for a few more months (11/15)

4. Bunny Greene – in Charlton Place; su� ered a stroke (11/15)5. John Jordan – recovering from back surgery (11/15)6. Eddie Staggers – multiple myeloma; recovering well from surgery

to insert a rod into his leg (11/15)7. Barbara Bice – health concerns8. Ray and Hattie Cook – health concerns9. James Crysel – malignant tumor; completed treatments, waiting

on surgery10. Melvin and Diane Grant – health concerns11. Barbara Hudson – health concerns12. Suzanne Kolasky – pulmonary hypertension13. Ange Schmitz – lung cancer; receiving chemo treatments 14. Ken Ward – cancer free; su� ering from dementia15. Wanda Yates – health concerns

New Prayer and Praise Requests 1. Congratulations to Roger and Margaret Tate on the birth of their

great-grandson Tanner Huntley, weighing 6 lbs., 7 oz. and 19 ¾ inches long.

2. Congratulations to Paul and Leslie Cox on the birth of the granddaughter, Elle Anne Pinkston, born November 30 weighing 6 lbs., 13 oz. and 17 inches long.

3. Jim Middlebrooks and family in the death of his uncle, Bobby Middlebrooks

4. Amanda Lee and family in the death of her mother, Tracey Watters5. Terry Wilson and family in the death of her uncle, Mike Kelley6. Tracy Edge and family in the death of her cousin’s son, Andrew

Gambrell7. Lisa Caro – diagnosed with Meralgia Paresthetica8. Nelda Lumpkin (Tracy Mason’s aunt) – diagnosed with cancerous

meningitis; paralyzed and on hospice care 9. Teresa Rucker (Ed & Peggy Moore’s daughter) – lung cancer;

receiving radiation treatments 10. Margie Worley (Mike Wethington’s mother, 93) - in declining

health with limited strength and congestive heart failure 11. Ken Yancy (Traci Varon’s father) – recovering from a Prostatectomy

on Nov 30

*Deadline for submitting prayer requests/infofor the Wednesday Night Prayer Sheet

is Mondays at noon.

Prayer MinistryEMBC Prayer Ministry – In His Presence

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;

rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality. ~ Romans 12:9-13

If you are interested in becoming a part of this ministry, call the church office at 334-365-7500.

Our Extended Church Family and Friends1. Jacob Bokenkamp (Tim and JoAnne’s son) – fractured le� arm

(11/29)2. Kirk Bokenkamp (Tim and JoAnne’s son) – recovering from a

uvulectomy & tonsillectomy (11/29)3. Tony Chester – cancer (11/29)4. Andrea Hammack – reoccurring pneumonia (11/29)5. Fred Paine (Stephanie Jenkins’ father) – salvation; diagnosed with

prostate cancer, surgery scheduled for Jan 2nd 6. Barbara Anderson (Karen Lugen’s mom) – cancer has returned 7. Ethel Barrett (James Neville’s sister) – breast cancer8. Bob & Alice Bokenkamp (Tim Bokenkamp’s parents) – health

concerns9. Larry Gladden, Jr. (Larry and Annette Gladden’s son) – unspoken

request and salvation10. Ross Iser (Sonny and Lucy Iser’s son) – unspoken request11. James Kilpatrick (Linda Harrison’s father) – health concerns12. Johnny Lee (Benny Lee’s brother) – lung cancer13. Sanford Maltman (Tracey Hodges’ brother) – colon cancer 14. Carolyn Moore (Ed Moore’s mother) – health concerns, salvation15. Scott Morris (Je� & Margie Morris’ son) – salvation16. Bill Powers (Chris Powers’ father) – multiple myeloma; undergoing 17. Pauline Robinson (Byron Yates’ mother) – Alzheimer’s18. � eresa Sager (Coleen Alexander’s mom) – Alzheimer’s and

salvation19. Janet Smith (Stephanie Jenkins’ sister) – salvation20. Mavin � ompson (Stephanie Jenkins’ friend’s mother) – colon

cancer21. Evelyn Walker (Nelda Whitehead’s mother) – Alzheimer’s