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

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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WED

Sunday, March 18th10:10 am NurseryRegistrationJeff Morris

Birth-6 monthsDavid and Dana Lovering

7-14 monthsAngie Dupreeand Beverly Walrath1 year oldsKevin and Georgiann Jones

2 year oldsChris and Ronica Grant

3 year oldsBrenda Stevens and Luke Easley

Seeds of Grace Nick and Ashley Howell

Grow In GraceJade WilsonScott and Mandy Lee

Emergency Pager Shelia Easley

NO NURSERY SUNDAY NIGHT DUE TO THE CHURCHWIDE

FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, March 21st6:00 pm NurseryRegistrationKaren DeLoach

Birth-14 monthsVicky Hendersonand Saundra Slocum

1 year oldsRene Simmons and Peggy Moore

2 year olds Heather Gunnand LeeAnn Knight

3 year oldsWes and Elizabeth Greene

Chris QuinleySept 2017

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

9:15 am | Fellowship Groups

10:30 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

03/14/18

March 14Copeland Miller

March 15Emily Myers

March 16Melvin BlackmonRaymond Mathis, Jr.Brenda Miller

March 18Johnnie CaldwellMadison HayterPaul HillmanSarah LugenRiley Anne MontgomeryAngela ReederPatty White

March 19Joyce CarrPatricia ChilesBrittany GurneyBella JohnstonRiley Jones

March 20David Lovering

March 21Steve CallahanWes GreeneLindsey LugenBrittany Reeder

March 22Linda Harrison

March 23Debbie BishopPatrick LimaBaileigh SealeCheryl Thomas

March 24Bonnie GreenLeeAnn KnightKaitlyn Porterfi eldFisher StaggersEmery Wiebe

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 Ray and Billie ParrisNelson and Diane ChristianBob and Susan JackslandJoyce Staggers

Information Desk Chad and Amie Durden

MarchUshers Benny BurtonBob JackslandPurvis JohnsonMark KerrJohn LittleKevin Maggard

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)

Blue Set-Up TeamOn Saturday,March 17th

Wednesday Night SupperWednesday, March 21st

$6.50 per plate Turkey

Dressing w/ GravySweet Tater Casserole

Green BeansVanilla Pudding

Rolls & Drink

Name: _______________________________________ #of plates________Permanent_______ Weekly________

(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.Permanent _______ Weekly _______

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 36066Phone: 334-365-7500

www.eastmemorial.org

“It is a most lamentable thing to see how most people spend their time and their energy for trifl es, while God is cast aside. He who is all seems to them as nothing, and that which is nothing seems to them as good as all. It is

lamentable indeed, knowing that God has set mankind in such a race where heaven or hell is their certain end, that they should sit down and loiter, or run after the childish

toys of the world, forgetting the prize they should run for. Were it but possible for one of us to see this business as the all-seeing God does, and see what most men and women in the world are interested in and what they are doing every

day, it would be the saddest sight imaginable. Oh, how we should marvel at their madness and lament their self-delusion! If God had never told them what they were sent into the world to do, or what was before them in another world, then there would have been some excuse. But it is

His sealed word, and they profess to believe it.”

Richard Baxter

Volunteers NeededWe are so excited about VBS 2018 as we travel through time with boys and girls. Will you help us? Fill out a volunteer form in the lobby or fi nd us on Facebook at EMBC VBS Time Lab. Contact Margaret Graham at334-414-3673 for more information

VBS NeedsStart saving your 10 ¾ oz. soup cans and bottle caps! Please wash and remove the label from the can. Also, raid your workbench, junk drawer and craft supplies for nuts, bolts, springs, hooks, washers, wire nuts, picture hangers, rubber gaskets, old keys, ribbon, & mini pom poms. Make sure the item doesn’t have sharp or rough edges. If you have any questions, please call the church offi ce at 334-365-7500.

Craft SuppliesPlease select a craft supply item listed on the Robot or Time Capsule. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO SIGN YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER BY THE ITEM LISTED. Purchase the item and return it to the church on or before Sunday, April 15th. If you have any questions, please contact D’Aun Meherg at 334-549-1700.

Children’s MinistryAWANA Clubs (3 years – 6th grade)Wednesdays at 6:15 pm in the Fellowship Hall and 200 HallwayKids – don’t forget to bring your bible and wear your uniform!

Children’s Choir K4-6th gradeSundays from 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the Fellowship HallChildren are a blessing to our church family and need to be taught the importance in song. All children in K4 – 6th grade are encouraged to join us!

Meet at the Launch Trampoline Park!Friday, March 16th from 6:00-7:00 pm$15 includes 1 hour of jump time, pizza, and soft drink. If you do not have your LAUNCH socks, you will need to purchase those that night for $2.50. Adults and children of all ages are invited to join us. Each child must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian to jump. Save time by completing your waiver in advance at launchprattville.com. Please sign up on the Children’s Ministry Facebook page or text/call Tracey Maggard at 334-546-9331.

Centrikid Camp at Shocco Springs (3rd-6th grade)July 13th – 15th Cost $210Centrikids is a camp that teaches kids about Christ in a way they can grow and learn with kids their own age. 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. Balance of $160 is due NLT June 17th.

Student MinistryResound Choir RehearsalsSundays at 4:15 pm in the Fellowship HallGrades 7-12 are invited to participate in our Student Ministry Choir.

Girls 7th-9th Grade Pajama PartySaturday, March 17th from 10:00 am – 4:00 pmHome of Allison Jones, 809 Dunvegan Drive, PrattvilleCome in your PJ’s and spend the day together! Movies and pizza provided ~ you bring the junk food, candy, and drinks! For questions, contact Allison Jones at 334-312-8677.

Love Thy NeighborSaturday, March 24rd from 8:00 – 11:00 amStay tuned for details on the location!

Men’s MinistryMen’s Breakfast And Bible StudyTuesdays At Shoney’sThursday, March 15th at 10:30 am in the Student Center

Women’s MinistryPrecept Women’s Bible StudyPhilippians and GenesisPhilippians is taught on Sundays from 3:30 – 5:15 pm. A second class of Philippians is taught on Mondays from 9:00 –11:00 am. Genesis is taught on Tuesdays from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. For more information, contact Sara Hollon at 334-224-3834 or smhollon375@charter.net.

Ladies’ Shopping TripNovember 9th – 10th or 11th (two options)Silver Sands Premium Outlet, Destin$20 deposits due now to secure your room; fi nal payments due October 15th! For more information, go to our GirlTime EMBC Facebook page or contact Amanda Lima at 334-414-3675.

Senior Adult MinistrySenior Adult Choir Thursday, March 15th at 10:30 am in the Student Center

Lawn Maintenance for Church GroundsPlease take advantage of an opportunity to serve our church by keeping our facility groomed. God will honor your efforts to make our campus a beautiful place to worship! You can sign up through your Fellowship Group or call Ricky Joiner at 334-202-1796 if you have any questions.

Pastor’s Bible Study Tuesday, March 27th at 6:30 pm Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at the church. For more information, contact the church offi ce at 334-365-7500.

New Adult Fellowship GroupsLeader: Mike Wethington Ages: 50+ Location: Room 307Material: Bible Studies for LifeIf you have any questions, please contact Mike Wethington at 334-548-2345 or mwething@htcnet.net.

Starting Sunday, March 18th Leader: Ashley Miller Ages: Young Families Location: Bldg 505If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Miller at 256-616-6545 or luv2hunt777@hotmail.com.

Special Nursery Help NeededWe are looking for PAID help to serve in our nursery for the Easter presentation on Saturday, March 31st at 3:00 pm and Sunday, April 1st at 8:00 am and 10:00 am. If you can help, please contact Rachel Joiner at 334-320-9995 or rhjoiner07@gmail.com.

EMBC Outdoors Ministry EventBean Bag Tournament and Hot Dog CookoutSunday, March 18th at 5:30 pm Join us for our fi rst annual Bean Bag Tournament and Hot Dog Cookout! Grab a partner and sign up with Ashley Miller to play! Bring side dishes or desserts to share. A fi rst place prize will be awarded!

Do you love the outdoors - things like hunting, fi shing, and camping? This is a ministry that can impact God’s Kingdom forever by reaching the lost through His creation. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact Ashley Miller at 256-616-6545.“Now therefore, please take your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and go out to the fi eld and hunt game for me.” Genesis 27:3 NKJV

Missions Ministry2018 Mission Trips Brazil – July 13th – 22ndNicaragua – July 14th – 20thNew York – TBAIf you are interested or have any questions, please contact Glenn Graham at 334-365-7500 or Robby Jenkins at 334-285-4896.

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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. Mark Alford – recovering from back surgery (3/7)2. Ray Cook – cancer; hospice has been called in (3/7)3. Byron Yates – recovering at home following surgery to repair aortic

aneurysm; condition is improving (2/28)4. Yvonne Chester - health concerns5. Hattie Cook – health concerns6. Melvin and Diane Grant – health concerns7. Bunny Greene – health concerns8. Paul Hillman – health concerns9. Bobby and Rachel Joiner – pray as they begin the adoption process10. Suzanne Kolasky – pulmonary hypertension11. Lynda Schmidt – health concerns12. Ange Schmitz – lung cancer13. ‘Big’ Bill Turner – health concerns14. Ken Ward – su� ering from dementia; Susan has asked that we pray

that Ken will be accepted very soon into the VA nursing home15. Wanda Yates – leukemia and other health concerns

New Prayer and Praise Requests 1. Tom Goree – diagnosed with A-� b; scheduled for appt on March 22nd 2. Bobby Lusk – in Prattville Rehab; recovering from having speci� c

prayer request for pain relief (from therapy sessions), e� ective thera-py sessions, positive attitude, and regular sleep patterns

3. Jim Middlebrooks – abscessed toe; surgery scheduled for � ursday4. Venita Dismukes (EMCA teacher) – involved in an auto accident;

broken sternum 5. Andrea Greathouse (Robby Jenkins’ coworker’s mother) diagnosed

with cancer 6. Bunkie McCullouch (Janet Holley’s mother) – recovering from sur-

gery for broken hip7. Tommye Meherg (Joe Meherg’s mother) – in DCH Tuscaloosa; suf-

fered a heart attack and is not doing well8. Chad Newton (EMCA teacher, Tammy Newton’s, son) su� ered a

heart attack9. Anita Robinson (Chris Neuber’s sister) – back trouble10. Tommy Vansandt (Dana Lovering’s grandfather) – 90% blockage

found in carotid artery; surgery scheduled for 3/2111. Peggy Weirick (Wanda’s Mehlho� ’s sister) open heart surgery sched-

uled for March 29th12. Judy Whittington (Rachel Joiner’s grandmother) – rapidly growing

cancerous tumor found at the base of her brain; awaiting PET scan results

Easter Presentation• � e Easter Presentation would glorify God and e� ectively convey the

Gospel with eternal results.• � e choir, orchestra and cast continue to make progress in learning

the music and parts.• � e upcoming costume � ttings would go well.• God would bless the leadership team in directing the drama.• Everyone involved in the drama will remain in good health and able

to attend scheduled practices.• � e set construction would go well with no accidents or injuries. • Praise: God has blessed us with one TV interview the week before

Easter. Pray God would continue to bless the ongoing advertising campaign.

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

is Mondays at noon.

Prayer MinistryEMBC Prayer Ministry – In His Presence

“Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart.” ~Luke 18:1

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

Our Extended Church Family and Friends1. Jesse Atchison, Sr. (Jesse Atchison’s father) – severe diabetic, black

toes, may have to remove toes (3/7)2. Rip Engle (Shelia Easley’s father) – complications from recent

open heart surgery; back in the hospital (UAB) (3/7)3. Evelyn Walker (Nelda Whitehead’s mother) – Alzheimer’s; not

doing well (3/7)4. Gary and Wanda Mehlho� ’s granddaughter – in South Korea for

four months of schooling in preparation to be a missionary in China (2/28)

5. Lisa Sokol (Roger Tate’s cousin) – su� ered a stroke and is in a coma (2/21)

6. Jerry Steinhauer (Karen DeLoach’s father) – cardiac issues, com-plications from procedure (2/21)

7. Ethel Barrett (James Neville’s sister) – breast cancer8. Bob & Alice Bokenkamp (Tim Bokenkamp’s parents) – health

concerns9. Toxey Dorsett (Jan Bailey’s father) – diagnosed with lymphoma10. Larry Gladden, Jr. (Larry and Annette Gladden’s son) – unspoken

request; salvation11. James Kilpatrick (Linda Harrison’s father) – health concerns12. Sanford Maltman (Tracey Hodges’ brother) – colon cancer 13. Carolyn Moore (Ed Moore’s mother) – health concerns; salvation14. Scott Morris (Je� & Margie Morris’ son) – salvation15. Sandra Perrett (Kellie Powers’ mother) – fell and broke her hip;

many health concerns16. Bill Powers (Chris Powers’ father) – multiple myeloma; has been

unable to take needed chemo treatments17. Pauline Robinson (Byron Yates’ mother) – Alzheimer’s18. Teresa Rucker (Ed & Peggy Moore’s daughter) – lung cancer19. � eresa Sager (Coleen Alexander’s mom) – Alzheimer’s and

salvation20. Fred Paine & Janet Smith (Stephanie Jenkins’ father and sister) –

salvation21. Russell Taylor (Jeremy Moore and Johnny Moore’s uncle) – stage

4 cancer

VBS 2018

June 11th-15th

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