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Happy Easter! I am so glad Spring has finally arrived!! To celebrate the arrival of Spring, the Women’s Ministry is going to have another “Movie Night” featuring the Christian Comedian ANITA RENFROE. The title of the DVD is “And I Mean That in the BEST Possible Way”. You do not want to miss this. It will be Tuesday, April 21st at 6:30 in the Hensley Hall. On Saturday, May 2nd, we will have the “Mad Hatter Tea Party” at 2:00. The lady doing the presentation has a collection of over 200 hats from all over the world. She will let us pick one out to wear and will give a brief talk on some of the hats. If you have your own hat, wear it!!! For all the young misses we will have a gift we have made for them to wear! Mark your calendars for these 2 events: April 21st and May 2nd. See you there. As always, it is a pleasure to serve. Gail Bettenhausen

“Loads of Love” The last Tuesday of each month,

3-6PM @ Speed Wash, 370 N College St.

For more info on how you can help, call the church office @ 425-3689.

Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers during the loss of my mother.

Jim & Sheryl Shaffer

Contempos-Women’s Missions Tuesday, April 21st at 6PM

Freda Taylor’s home. You may call 425-1352, for any

more information.

EAST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH www.esbcmh.com MOUNTAIN HOME, AR

April 2015 Volume 32, Number 4

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“Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; Indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, For I delight in it. Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to

covetousness. Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, And revive me in Your way. “

-Psalm 119:34-37

Take a look inside: New Sunday School,

Wednesday night Bible study classes, and

exciting new ministry events!

easter eggstravaganza Saturday, April 4, 2015

11:00am ~ 2:00pm

“Winning for Christ”

Spring Crusade 2015 April 12-15

Sunday 8am & 10:30am

Sunday 6pm

Monday –Wednesday 7pm

Dr. Steve Hale

Richard Harris - Interim Pastor

Worship Ministry

I want to say thank you to all the people involved in the worship ministry. Instrumentalist, vocalist, sound tech and computer tech. It takes a lot of folks to pull the service off each week, along with a tremendous amount of commitment, dedication and hard work. To each of you...thank you!!!! Men's Ministry

By the time this article comes out we will be into the next session of 33. It has been a blast watching men's lives change and hearing all the stories along the way. Please pray for the men who are participating in this awesome time of discipleship. When the men rise up to lead in a Godly way, the family will follow.

Dr. Chris Butler — Senior Pastor

Kenny Sexton — Worship & Men’s Pastor

March 29th “I Love My Church” campaign launched. This five-week cam-paign and will be a fun journey as we further demonstrate our passion for the local church. T-Shirts and wristbands will be worn, and banners will be on display throughout the campus. If you have not yet signed up to partici-pate on the Wednesday group study please do so; the first meeting is April 1st.

Easter on April 5th this year. This is a very special day and many people will be willing to come to church more so than at any other time. Let me encourage you to pray and invite your friends and family members to be your guest on that day.

Spring Crusade, “Winning for Christ”, is scheduled for April 12th-15th. Dr. Steve Hale will be our guest speaker. He is one of the most scheduled evangelists throughout the Southern Baptist Convention. I have personally known him for nearly 30 years. Your heart will be blessed and challenged. Bring family, friends, and co-workers to this special event. Thanks for allowing me to serve here at East Side with the greatest people on earth.

Blessings,

Pastor, Chris Butler John 3:30

Birthdays

Apr. 1st - Student & Children’s Activities

Apr. 1st - Adult Discipleship Hour

Apr. 4th- Easter Eggstravaganza @11:00am

Apr. 5th- G.R.O.W. (“G” Team) @ 4:30pm

Apr. 8th - Student & Children’s Activities

Apr. 8th - Adult Discipleship Hour

Apr. 12th - Spring Crusade @ 8:00am, 10:30am, & 6:00pm

Apr. 12th - G.R.O.W. (“R” Team) @ 5:00pm

Apr. 13th - Spring Crusade @ 7:00pm

Apr. 14th - Spring Crusade @ 7:00pm

Apr. 15th - Spring Crusade @ 7:00pm

Apr. 19th - G.R.O.W. (“O” Team) @ 5:00 pm

Apr. 22nd - Student & Children’s Activities

Apr. 22nd - Adult Discipleship Hour

Apr. 26th - G.R.O.W. (“W” Team) @ 5:00pm

Apr. 29th - Student & Children’s Activities

Apr. 29th - Adult Discipleship Hour

Sunday 8:00 a.m.

Blended Worship 9:15 a.m.

Bible Study

10:30 a.m.

Celebrative Worship 5:00 p.m.

G.R.O.W. Outreach

6:00 p.m.

Student Ministry

6:00 p.m.

Children’s Choir

6:00 p.m.

Evening Worship

Tuesday 9:00 a.m.

CD Ministry

9:00 a.m.

Philadelphian Ministry

Wednesday 10:00 a.m.

55+ Men’s Support Group 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Night Kids 6:00 p.m.

Student Ministry 6:00 p.m. College Ministry at “The Garage” 6:00 p.m.

Adult Discipleship Hour 7:45 p.m.

Adult Choir Practice

Thursday 9-11:30 a.m.

Benevolence Ministry

Weekly ScheduleWeekly ScheduleWeekly Schedule

Jennifer Partee

Brandi Bowers

Elizabeth Conrad

Pam White

Jeremy Biggerstaff

Lee Tolleson

Kelsey Utter

Emma Reynolds Bob Sanders

Lisa Stutts

April Tyree Judy Conrad

Harold Cochran

Johnney Johnson

Vera Jones

Stacy Whelan

Uriah Smith

Michael Robertson

John Avery

Tolleson

Ken Perry

Sue McLarry

Chris Jackson

Jacob Harmon

Nellvail Pool

Heath Lucy

Miranda Dickerson

Chase Tomlinson

Roberto Rivera

Bryce Rohr

Bob Davis

Eric Goettler

Hannah Caststeel

Bobby Ross

Hayley Lucy McKinsea Volbrecht

Shirley Leach

Kent Oliger

Marc Blackwell

Conner LaRue

Audrey Sanders

Abbie Owens

Helen Treat

Janice Walker

Mandy McNair

John Stoddard

Kerry Chism

Stephanie Hughes

Madelene Markwell

Nelda Speaks Domenic Freeman

Robyn Thorn

Marshall Tyree

Scott Nicholson

Alanna Sanders

Dale Nicholson

Frank Zortman

Sherri Shelton

Tyler Hilton

James Burnett

April Davis

Abby Derden

Whitney Wilber

Geneva Edwards

Dorothy Maxwell

Meredith Markwell

Rick Byrd

Jan Hendricks

Jack Jennings

Jody Horne

Ross Everett

Quinnie Gilchrist Sharon Sheeks

Garry Patterson

Tonya Coy Kailey Haworth

Kearstin Ford

Shelbie McNair

Joyce Linhoff Eva Frame

Laurie Bernard

Sydney Heslep Andrew Stacey

Olivia McCoy

Michele Austin

Verlin Baker

Andy Miller

Art Censer

Kevin Jefferson

Devin Jefferson

Peyton Hughes

Gail Brown

JoAnn Howell

Steve Starkey

Logan Reding

Logan Goettler

Cathy Campbell

Len Szuba

Eric Webb

William Mooney

Robert Stacey

Glenda Gaston

Jerry Don

Cunningham

Eldon Walton

Patty Horne

10:30 AM Service

Joanne Welman

Sheryl Shaffer

Sandra Lacky

Kathy Hudson

8:00 AM Service

John Dillard

Judy Dillard

Sue Griswold

Ralph Griswold

APRIL GREETERS

April Welcome Center

Darryl & Amy Lanning Carl & Jean Albright

Britney Zimmer — Student Minister

Library "Happenings"

Check out the East

Side website for new additions to

the library!

Student Mission Camp June 15-19 Bolivar, MO

$309 (Fundraisers available) $50 Deposit due by March 25st

Sign up in the student building today!!!

P-R-A-Y-E-R

The Lord promises me in Jeremiah 29:11-13, “I

know the plans I have for you…to give you a fu-

ture and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and

come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You

will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me

with all your heart.” Times of refreshing come,

indeed, in the presence of the Lord (Acts 3:19), and

He will restore my soul (Psalm 23:3) and the joy of

His salvation (Psalm 51:12).

Oh, Lord, may my prayer time be much more than

telling You what I want or need. May it forever be

a time of deepening fellowship with You…

Here's the schedule of those hosting the 6:30 PM Home Prayer Meetings:

Mon, Apr 6 Bobbi Adcock Tues, Apr 7 Randy & Gayla Tate Thurs, Apr 9 Darryl & Amy Lanning

Lawn Care Helpers Needed! We need 3 people on Thursdays,

from 7-9:30AM. For more information, please contact Phil Grant at 870-491-7580.

“I Love My Church” We have received many great

comments on why you love East Side!

I would like to tell you why I love my church. I love East Side because of the many

godly people. I love how you care for and support the church staff and each other. I love that your church is important to you. I love working with

Brother Chris and his passion for the lost and un-churched. I love East Side for the commitment

and hard work of the ministerial and support staff. But most of all, I love East Side because I know God’s hand is on this wonderful church and I am

sure He has great plans in place for us to accomplish. Pray with me for all of East Side to

be obedient to God’s vision.

The I Love My Church campaign is being followed up by I Love My Church Wednesday

Bible Study. Make sure you sign up for it!

Student Building Update The Student Building is completed now

with the exception of installing four ceiling fans, four ceiling tiles, cleaning,

setting up the chairs, and sound equipment, etc.

Thanks to you East Side, it looks very nice and finally, our youth have an updated place to meet and worship! Our student building has been old

and dark for a long time. Now it is warm and Inviting, and it will continue to draw students to East Side.

We did not have money for new carpet. Once we

get new carpet, it will compare to any student center in the state. It is a very large room and new carpet will cost $11,000 to $12,000. Pray with us that God will place this need on the heart of our

people to give to this important need. I can’t wait for our dedication Sunday for you to see it. We will

be setting that date soon, after our Easter and Crusade events. Isn’t God great?!

And isn’t East Side awesome?!

East Side Happenings by: Darrell DeBoard - Executive Pastor

Sunday Morning Bible Study Classes We have 20 Sunday morning Adult Bible Study Classes where God’s word is taught, Spiritual maturity is developed,

friendships are formed, and prayer requests prayed.

If you are not already in a class, you are missing out. Contact me and I will assist you in finding the class that best fits you.

Wednesday Bible Study Hour “I love My Church” is a 5-week Bible study beginning Wednesday, April 1 at 6:00 pm in Hensley Hall.

It is an in-depth study to help us explore the different ways we can show love. We will have snacks, and then we will watch a short video before going to our classes to study and discuss the topic. If you have not attended the

Wednesday night Bible studies, you have missed a great opportunity to learn more about the Lord and yourselves, and to make new friends. Sign up now for the “I Love My Church” Bible study; I

promise that you will be blessed!

Thursday Morning Ladies Bible Study The ladies will have a new Bible study starting back this fall. Watch for more info in the following months.

The ladies always have a great study. Come join in and meet some wonderful people and get involved in this ongoing study.

Miste Manchester

Deacons for April 4/05/15- James Kerr (1) Marc Blackwell (2)

4/12/15- Wes Ramsey (1) John Moeckel (2)

4/19/15- Jonathon Ballard (1) Josh King (2)

4/26/15- Josh Davis (1) Ross Halsted (2)

AARP Driver’s Safety Course Saturday, April 25th

from 8:00PM-12:00PM For more information & to register,

please call Mike Nighbert at 425-2929.

Richard Crawford — 55+ and Missions Pastor

55+ Ministry Opportunities April Calendar

Game Night, 2 April, 6pm in Hensley (Thurs.)

Lunch N Learn: “Gardening and Landscaping”, 16 Apr 2015, 11:30am. Speaker: Ark Master Gardeners

Men’s and Women’s Shopping in Springfield, April 11, 10am departure. No charge, but you are responsible for your own lunch. I have no control over how much you spend shopping, however.

AARP Driver’s Safety Course, April 25th, 8am in Hensley

Dear All: These are exciting days to be a part of the East Side Baptist Family. As of this note, we have two mission teams working, one in Haiti and one in Warrenton. We are in the middle of our March to Missions Campaign, with a goal of $50,500. We have received an extra special blessing this year. A member of our church family has challenged us to give and give sacrificially by offering to match dollar for dollar our March/April giving up to $50,000. I hope you are prayerfully considering what God would have you give. This is nothing short of a God thing! We have lots of activities scheduled for April. Please keep a close eye on the Voice and weekly bulletin for announcements. April 12-15 is our Winning for Christ Crusade with Steve Hale. Please invite someone and be present, expecting a blessing. If you haven’t gotten a “I love my Church” T shirt, you can still get one. Thank you for allowing me to be your 55+ and Missions Pastor! You all are the greatest!

Bro. Richard

Your 55+ Plus Leadership Team is

busy making preparations for our June Jam Music Event; please

help us make it a great success by volunteering to serve.

Kathy Meadows — Children’s Minister

Kid’s Spring Choir Program April 26th

Both 8 am and 10:30 am services

We are collecting ALUMINUM CANS to help raise money for Kid’s Camp! Please

drop off your ALUMINUM SODA CANS in a sturdy bag in our “can bin” located beside

our storage shed in our field on the east side of the sanctuary.

*Only soda cans are to be collected*

June 22-26

Vacation Bible School

Monday—Friday

6pm — 8:50pm 3 yrs old (must be potty trained) thru

6th grade

Preschool Ministry Needs: Please prayerfully consider help-ing in the preschool area. Sunday

School teachers needed.

Contact Kathy at 425-3689 if you would like more information on

helping in the Preschool area.

Thank you for your continued support of Kid’s Summer camp!

We raised over $1140

during our March soup fundraiser because of

your generous donations!

Thank you!