1. health and fitness

 Church Office Hours
Monday-Thursday
8:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.
1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.
Friday
8:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
1:00p.m. – 3:30p.m.
Closed from
12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
April 8, 2015
New Prayer and Praise Requests
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EMBC FAMILY DEPLOYED
MILITARY
Church Family
Cliff Owens
Afghanistan – August ‘14
(Emily Snowden’s grandson)
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Christopher Hill
Korea – February ‘15
(Don & Joyce Smith’s grandson)
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Please contact the church office at
334.365.7500 for updates to our
service members.
Save The Date for VBS
>> June 15 – 19
Camp Kilimanjaro
Set your compasses for Africa and
prepare for an epic expedition up
Mount Kilimanjaro!
Craft Items Needed for VBS
Please start collecting the
following items:
32 oz. Plastic Containers w/Lids
(Save your camp stew containers!)
Flat Top Paper Egg Cartons
90 - 10 ¾ oz. clean soup cans
Place them in the box in the lobby
labeled VBS Craft Supplies.
Salvation of Souls
PTL! Don & Joyce Smith are celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary
Jim O’Quinn and family in the death of his wife, Jeanette O’Quinn
Tom Drury and family in the death of his father, Harry Drury
Mark, Josh, Jake, Luke & Blue Otstot and family in the death of his wife & their mother,
Stephanie Otstot
William & Bertha Tiller (former member-Jade Clabough’s parents) father in nursing home
with multiple health concerns, mother diagnosed with lung cancer and is recovering from
surgery
Pat Chiles – recovering from knee replacement surgery (4/1)
Sam Crews – liver & lung cancer; receiving chemo treatments
Donna Dooley (Cornelia’s daughter/Payton’s sister) pray for the family and doctors as they
make upcoming decisions about Donna’s medical treatment
Melvin & Diane Grant – health concerns
Jerry & Sonja Hawkins – health concerns
Barbara Hudson – health concerns
Dan Hunnicutt – colon cancer; also found in liver and lungs
Martha Jackson – health concerns
Jan Knight – breast cancer; receiving radiation treatments
Bruce Mills – pancreatic cancer
Jewell Peeples – stage 4 lung cancer
B. V. & Jean Ray – health concerns
Grady Tindal – health concerns
Barbara Thrash – health concerns
Frank & Belinda Vick – health concerns
Wanda Yates – health concerns
Memorial Service for Stephanie Otstot
Saturday, April 11 at Grace Baptist Church Evans, GA
Visitation at 10am with Service at 11am (EST)
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be sent to the Grace Baptist Church
Building Fund 4945 Hardy McManus Rd., Evans GA 30809
If you are interested in riding the bus to the Memorial Service for Stephanie Otstot on Saturday,
April 11th, please contact Stephanie Jenkins ASAP at 365-7500 to be put on a list. To cover gas,
the cost will be $5 per person. This is a 4-5 hour drive so the bus will leave from the church
between 4am or 5am. Details to be announced. If attending the Memorial Service, at the
request of Stephanie’s boys, please wear bright colors.
If you would like to send condolences to Mark and the boys, their address is:
Mark Otstot Josh, Jake, Luke & Blue
961 Windmill Lane
Evans, Ga 30809
Our Extended Church Family and Friends
Our Shut Ins
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Buzz Allen
603 Pebble Creek Court
Prattville, AL 36066
365-9124
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Jimmy Cherry 601 Jasmine Trail, Room 323
Prattville, AL 36066
Carol Cooper
104 Patrick Street
Prattville, AL 36067 (Cards Only)
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Dottie Hammond 205 Poplar Street
Prattville, AL 36066 365-5335
Daisy Lolley
232 Rosemary Lane
Prattville, AL 36066 491-1092
Barbara Thrash 964 Lower Kingston Rd.
Prattville, AL 36067 365-4401
Missions Ministry
EMBC Upcoming Mission Trips
Philippines>> June 22 – July 4
Honduras >> July 11 – 18
Nicaragua >> July 12 – 18
Birthdays
April 10
Margaret Graham
Cliff Ross
April 11
Ralph Hawn
April 12
Barbara Bass
Jackson Milam
Jeff Williamson
Vanzee Yarroch
April 14
Gary Fulton
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Joe Debardelaben
523 Ashton Oak Dr.
Prattville, AL 36066
April 8
Priscilla Collins
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Lala Pirano (Faye Gieske’s mother) in Jackson Hospital, heart/lung issues (4/8)
Mary Greeno (Dawn Kauffman’s mother) diagnosed with a brain tumor; scheduled to see
surgeon April 8th (4/1)
Dianne Mangum (Ed & Betty Tanner’s niece, Sandra Tanner’s 1st cousin) recovering
from a double mastectomy (4/1)
Emma Hope Shaw (EMCA teacher, Amanda Shaw’s daughter, 6 yrs old) diagnosed with
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, receiving treatments at Children’s Hospital (3/25)
Jeff Jarrett (Barbara Williamson’s brother) diagnosed with colon cancer (3/18)
Mike & Meagan (Jeff & Barbara Williamson’s son & daughter in law) Mike needs
employment and Meagan doesn’t have a teaching position yet for next year, pray for doors
to open for them soon (3/18)
Danny O’Quinn (Jim O’Quinn’s brother) recovering from surgery to remove infected
tissue from hip bone, infection now in his bone marrow (a very serious condition) (3/18)
Troy & Marlene Carlton (Barbara Hudson’s uncle & aunt) health concerns
Ethel Barrett (James Neville’s sister) breast cancer
Cathy Gilmour (Leon Henderson’s sister) liver cancer
Larry (Larry & Annette Gladden’s son) unspoken & salvation
Ross Iser (Sonny & Lucy Iser’s son) unspoken
James & Ruby Kilpatrick (Linda Harrison’s parents) health concerns
Greta Langley (Jeanette O’Quinn’s sister) health concerns
Curtis McVey (Suzanne Pounds’ stepfather) lung cancer
Carolyn Moore (Ed Moore’s mother) 93 yrs old, memory worsening, pray for salvation
Fred Paine & Janet Smith (Stephanie Jenkins’ father & sister) salvation
Pauline Robinson (Byron Yates’ mother) Alzheimer’s, slowly getting worse
April 16
Benny Burton
Kenny Cook
Jacob Milam
April 17
Roger Crawford
Matt Kerr
Chris Porterfield
April 18
Patricia Cox
Tony Skipworth
Beverly Walrath
April 19
Shay Callahan
Margaret Perkins
Missionaries To Pray For
Leroy & Sharon Brewer - China
(Friends of Glenn & Margaret Graham)
Robert & Kricket McCrory’s nephew and family
Jerome & Cecelia Siakor - Liberia, West Africa
(EMBC AWANA Clubs Missionaries)
Chris & Anne White – Dalian, China
(Son of Patty White)
EMBC Life Groups
Ladies Life Group “God's Not Dead, Defending Your Faith”
>>First & Third Mondays, 7:00p.m.
Meet at the home of Nancy Wiggins, 201 Cynthia Street, Prattville, 365-3856.
Precepts Ladies Bible Study: 2 Thessalonians
>>Sunday at 6:30p.m. and Monday at 9:00a.m., Student Center
This will be the last session of the class. Precepts will resume in August.
Men's Noon Bible Study “Examining Your Walk With Christ”
>>Tuesdays, 12:00p.m. @ Ryan's Steak House, Prattville
Come early and eat or join us at 12:00p.m. to study God’s Word.
Men’s Ministry White Set-up Team
Saturday, April 11th
Randy Roten
Mark Alford
Beetle Bailey
Butch Bishop
Ken Bodiford
Benny Burton
Kelly Callies
Randy Darby
David Dersch
Gary Fulton
Robert Haigler
James Lee
Rick Reeder
L.D. Schmidt
Doyle Thomas
Mike Tyler
Donnie Williams
Eric Williams
The church office will close at 12:00p.m. on Friday, April 10th.
GirlTime
>>Tuesday, April 14th, 9:30-11:30a.m.
Home of Abigail Moore, 221 Kendrick Way, Prattville
Join us for a time of fellowship and encouragement for ladies of all ages. Bring a dish to share and your friend, mother,
daughter or neighbor. Childcare is provided at the church from 9:20am-11:40am. For more info, contact Margaret Graham
at 334-414-3673.
Youth Spring Flower & Fern Sale
We have Rose Begonias in various colors and Kimberly and Asparagus Ferns for sale this year. Please support our youth in
helping to defray the cost for upcoming events. The sale ends on TODAY, April 8th and pick up date is Wednesday,
April 15th. Order forms are available in the lobby or see any youth to place your order.
Items needed for Graduation Banquet April 24
Two Adirondack chairs (wooden or plastic)
If you can loan us these chairs, please email [email protected] as soon as possible.
AWANA Clubs Store Donations Needed
AWANA Clubbers work hard all year studying and learning God’s Word through memorization. On Wednesday, May 6th
we will have our AWANA Store in which we allow clubbers to be rewarded for the number of verses they have memorized.
Please consider making a monetary donation through your Sunday school class or the church office so we can shop for the
most wanted items. We accept new or gently used donations such as sports items, games, electronic items, books, CDs,
dolls and action figures. The deadline for donations is Sunday, May 3rd.
Baby/Child Dedication
>>Sunday, May 10th
If you and your family would like to take part in this special service of dedicating your child to the Lord, please call the
church office at 365-7500 to give us your child’s full name and date of birth.
Tractor and Box Blade Needed
Tractor and Box Blade are needed to grade the gravel parking lots. If you have one or know someone that would be willing
to do this, please contact Bryan Easley at 657-8450.
VBS 2015 Camp Kilimanjaro
VBS Workers Needed!
VBS is a great time to minister to boys and girls in Jesus name. Will you help us this year? Pick up a workers signup sheet
in the church lobby or contact Margaret Graham at 334-414-3673 or [email protected] for more information.
VBS Teachers Meeting
>>Wednesday, April 15th, 5:30-6:20pm, Multipurpose Trailer
If you would like to help teach this year, please join us as we look at teaching material, schedules, room assignments,
decorating and crafts. Contact Margaret Graham at 334-414-3673 or [email protected] for more information.
VBS Craft Supply Tree
If you took an item from the VBS Craft Supply Tree (black cardstock paper, black chenille stems & 16oz. clear plastic
cups) please return them as soon as possible. Preparation work needs to be done using these items. If you have any
questions, please contact D’Aun Meherg at 549-1700. Thank you to everyone who helped purchase craft items for this
year.
EMCA Happenings
Open Enrollment for East Memorial Christian Academy
Enrollment applications are being accepted for our Academy. Reserve your student’s spot for next year by completing the
registration packet. Packets may be accessed from our website www.emcawildcats.org or picked up from the front office of the
school.
Children’s Ministry
Children’s Ministry Needs
• Sunday School Substitute Teachers Needed
• Workers and Listeners on a weekly basis for Awana
Please contact the church office at 365-7500 if you are interested in volunteering.
AWANA Clubs 3 yrs. – 6th grade
>>Wednesdays, 6:15p.m.
TNT & Sparks meet in the Fellowship Hall, Cubbies meet in the 200 Hallway
Kids represent the greatest opportunity to make a long-term impact on our world for Christ. Awana establishes welcoming, supportive
environments where kids, from every background and cultural setting, learn how a personal relationship with Christ affects their
everyday lives. If you are interested in volunteering, contact our Awana Commander, David Downey at 595-3956.
Youth Ministry
AIRWALK – Ultimate Trampoline Arena, Birmingham
>>Saturday, April 11th, 4:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
Cost $20 + money for food/snacks. Bus leaves EMBC at 2:00p.m. & will return around 8:00p.m. There are 15 tickets
Available – first come, first serve.
Graduation Banquet and Spring Beach Retreat
>>Friday, April 24 – Sunday, April 26
Cost: $130 for Banquet & Retreat (9th – 12th Grade), $30 for Banquet only (9th – 12th Grade), $100 Retreat (offered to
7th – 8th Grade only). Deadline to sign up is Friday, April 3rd.
Ultimate Global Youth Camp
>>June 8th – 12th, Fort Mountain Retreat Center, Chatsworth, GA
Total Cost is $280. A non-refundable deposit of $60 is due by Sunday, April 5th to hold your spot. The final balance
of $220 is due by Wednesday, May 27th. There are fundraisers available to help defray the cost. See Br. Matt for more
information or visit their website at globalyouthministry.org.
Senior Adult Ministry
Senior Men’s Bible Study
>>Tuesdays @ Shoney’s
Breakfast 7:00a.m., Bible Study 7:30a.m.
Senior Adult Choir
>>Thursday, April 16th, 10:30a.m., Student Center
Nursery
Sunday 9:15a.m.
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Apr 12th Sunday 4:45p.m.
Apr 12th
Wednesday 6:00p.m
Registration
Sandy McLemore Registration
Peyton Parrish
Registration
Infants
Robert Haigler Infants/
Lydia Haigler Creepers
Reagan Jones
Kaycee Yarroch 1 & 2 yr. olds
Talyia Porterfield
Kaitlyn Porterfield
Todd Damrel
Karen Damrel
Joe Meherg
D’Aun Meherg
Infants/
Creepers
Creepers
1 & 2 yr. olds
3 yr. olds
Margaret Graham
Abigail Moore
1 & 2 yr. olds
Apr 15th Children’s Church 9:15a.m Apr 12th
Duke Innes/Amanda Chance
Susan Baker
Helper – Christie Sellers
Kidz Junction 10:00a.m
Apr 12th
Chris Pounds
Robby Jenkins
Suzanne Pounds
Stephanie Jenkins
Emergency Pager Volunteer Apr 12th
Rusty Murphy
Talyia Porterfield
April Ushers
Kenny Cook
Ken Bodiford
Darrell Chaney
Leon Hancock
Chris Hayter
John Little
Jeff Morris
Jeff Neuber
April Greeters
Virginia Borowski
Lise Price
Mike Wethington
Kevin & Tracy McCroan
Annette Gladden