Christmas Season Changes

Christmas Season Changes 1

**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

Why It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year 2

“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

Eastmont Update 3

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

Welcome Rev. Frank Bowling to Eastmont 4

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

The Meaning of Labor Day 5

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

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“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

Regathering Update 7

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

Preparing for Phase 3 of Reopening 8

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

A Church Update 9

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

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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, […]