Christmas Season Changes
**This post has been updated with the most current information as of Dec. 21st at 1 pm** Eastmont Family and Friends: Over recent weeks, the number of COVID cases in […]
Why It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” You’ve probably already heard this line from the 1963 song. It’s one of those perennial favorites that captures some of the essence […]
Eastmont Update
This is most likely my last article to be written for the Encourager. It has been an honor to communicate with you, the Eastmont family, for the last 18 months. […]
Welcome Rev. Frank Bowling to Eastmont
Montgomery, AL – Rev. Frank M. Bowling has been selected as Senior Pastor of Eastmont Baptist Church in Montgomery. He will begin his ministry at Eastmont on December 1, 2020. […]
The Meaning of Labor Day
As I write this article it is late afternoon on Monday, September 7—Labor Day. By the time you read this, the holiday will have passed and I hope you had […]
Every Season Has a Purpose
“To everything (turn, turn, turn), there is a season (turn, turn, turn) and a time to every purpose under heaven …” These lyrics, by the rock group the Byrds, begin […]
Regathering Update
This past Sunday was our best attended since COVID-19. We had our largest attendance at both the 8:45 and 11:00 worship services. Counting our worship team, tech team, and staff, […]
Preparing for Phase 3 of Reopening
An update on the 5 Phases of Reopening: Lately, I have been in Walmart, COSTCO, Publix, convenience stores, and several restaurants. Although every business I have been to has adhered […]
A Church Update
Updates at the church: If you are getting tired of COVID-19 please raise your hand (did you wash it first?). I don’t do well with mask-wearing. I never have, even […]
Regathering Updates and Encouragement
Some, if not most, would say that we are living in perilous times. Although I can’t deny that, I would rather think more optimistically and say that, for the church, […]