Wishing you and your family a
HAPPY NEW YEAR! We look forward to great things at EastPoint in 2011!
Sincerely,
The EastPoint Christian
Church Staff
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Our Current Sermon Series
Discovering Jesus; According to Luke
This weekend:
Jesus at 12 Years Old
Luke 2:39-52
39 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. 40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.The Boy Jesus at the Temple 41 Every year Jesus' parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom. 43 After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. 44 Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends. 45 When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him. 46 After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. 47 Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers. 48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, "Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you." 49 "Why were you searching for me?" he asked. "Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house?"[a] 50 But they did not understand what he was saying to them. 51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
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Dessert Auction to Benefit Guatemala Mission Trip Team
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Sunday, January 9th
The Guatemala mission team will be hosting a dessert auction here at EastPoint this Sunday, January 9th. Join us for a potluck dinner at 12:30, after 2nd service. Please bring a dish to share and a dessert for the auction. The church will provide drinks, plates and tableware. Auction to follow lunch. If you are unable to make it and would still like to donate a dessert or make a financial contribution, use a connect card during service or call Alana to let us know and we will gladly make arrangements.
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Student Ministry Events
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Youth Ministry Calendar
Click here for the updated youth ministry calendar.
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Middle School Foundations Class
 Middle School Foundations Class will begin this Sunday, January 9th. Foundations is a 10 week class for middle school students that takes place during the 9am Sunday Celebration. The class will move through the story of the Bible, providing a strong foundation for a life of faith.
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Middle School D Group
Bible study and fellowship will occur at EastPoint on Tuesdays from 3:30 - 5pm. D-Groups are the Student Ministry version of LifeGroups. D-Groups focus on equipping and empowering students to live out their faith in their family, school, and community. This happens through Bible Study, Prayer, and Fellowship.
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FUSION Update
 Middle School and High School FUSION will resume on Sunday, January 9th from 4-5:30pm. FUSION is a weekly event that provides a comfortable and fun environment for middle school and high school students. FUSION includes games, snacks, hanging out and a faith lesson.
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We are in great need of staple items for our food pantry at EP as we have already had families take advantage of it. Please help us stock the pantry so that we don't have to turn anyone away. You may bring your donation to EP during office hours or leave it in the donation box in the foyer on Sunday morning.
Help by donating:
-soups -canned beans -tuna & hamburger helper -pasta meals -coffee (small cans) -cereal -pancake mix -syrup -peanut butter & jelly -spaghetti & sauce  -red beans & rice -spaghetti-o's -mac & cheese -ravioli -canned meats and any other "meal" items
Cash donations are also always appreciated. Be sure to note "food pantry" in the memo line. Also, if you are in need, use a connect card during service or e-mail Alana to let us know.Thank you to those of you who have already volunteered to help run the pantry. We are now fully staffed for the time being!
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Housekeeping
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 A Place for Everyone - In order to make everyone feel welcome when they arrive, we are asking our seasoned EP family members to leave the seats closest to the door for newcomers.
Lost & Found - Please contact Alana reguarding any of these items. Thanks!
- Found - Ladies Bracelet
- Found - Antique Bible
- Found - Check Book
- Found - Children's Hats
- Lost - Silver Handmade Earring
 Storm Cancellations - If our Sunday Celebration Services are cancelled, we will post a notification on our website and will notify local television and radio stations.
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Important Update
New Contact Info:
58 City Line Drive
Portland, ME 04102 207.541.9992 (office)207.541.9995(fax)
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Stay in Touch
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Root Cellar Thursday Dinner Service Opportunity
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Thursday, January 13th
A great opportunity for community outreach. Beginning January 13th and continuing every second Thursday of each month during 2011, EastPoint will be participating in Thursday Night Dinner at the Root Cellar. Join the fun as we share the love of Jesus through a message, music and a meal with our neighbors, young and old, in Kennedy Park. Sign up during service using the connect card or contact Alana for more information.
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Growth Opportunities
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Ladies Retreats at EastPoint
w/ Joyce Pelletier
Friday, February 4th 7-9 PM
Designed to meet the needs of women who have been Christians eight of more years, who have
been on the foreign mission field, or who are
church planters.
Saturday, February 5th 8AM - Noon
Designed to meet the needs of all women seeking to discover spiritual freedom and confidence through a new, renewed or deeper relationship with Christ.
Guest Speaker: Joyce Pelletier
Christian, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Director of Sunrise Seminars, (www.sunriseseminars.com)
wife and mother of three. Co-author of Recovering from Post Traumatic Stress: A Guide for Missionaries.
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"Women Making the Truth of the Bible an Everyday Reality"You've been asking! The Ladies' Bible Study will resume on Tuesday, February 1st. The morning session begins at 9:15AM (childcare is provided) and the evening session is at 6:30PM. (Childcare will be provided in the evening if there is a need - please let us know if you are interested.)
Also, if you have any Breaking Free DVD's, please bring them with you or return them to EP. Thanks!
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College & Young Adult MinistryOn Sunday, January 23rd we will be kicking off our College and Young Adult Ministry with a luncheon directly after 2nd service (12:30 PM) in the Multi-Purpose room. We look forward to unveiling some exciting plans for Spring 2011. If you are interest in attending, email Alana!
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If you are a LifeGroup Leader, D-Group Leader, or someone wanting to learn an exciting new approach to studying the Bible, this is for you!
Training for Bible Storytelling Discipleship and Spring Training Calendar for 2011
Bible Storytelling Discipleship is a dynamic tool that has helped people to master the content of the bible and learn to apply the teachings of Jesus to their lives. This spring we will be offering Bible Storytelling Guides that follow along with our Sermon Series from the Gospel of Luke. Each week your small group can prepare to get the most out of the Sunday worship experience by reading, retaining, and applying the scriptures in advance. At this meeting we will supply both materials and training for this interactive approach to studying the scriptures.
Sunday, January 16th at 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
(salad & sandwiches included)
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Monday, January 17th at 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM (coffee & dessert)
At the Warehouse in the EastPoint Conference Room
RSVP to Larry: 207 541-9992 or larry@eastpointchristianchurch.com
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Spotlight On: Shirley McIntosh
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What is your role at EastPoint?
I am a volunteer. Among the duties I have performed are the following: Nursery aide; EP cook at Way Side Soup Kitchen; offering & communion server; church decorating at Christmas; help organize the annual Ladies Christmas Tea program; behind the scene cleaning, painting and organization of planned and unofficial events, i.e. Thanksgiving, pot luck, carnival, funerals etc. Most recently set up the Food Pantry for which we still are in need of more foods before we can open it. Please help if you can.
Why do you serve?
God put it on my heart to use my skills to help grow our church and make it an inviting environment for our church family and visitors.
Where do you and your family live?
Dick and I live in a subdivision in Steep Falls near the Saco River. Our daughter Sherry Freeman lives nearby. Son Todd resides in Nevada.
Where are you originally from?
Born and raised in Melita, Manitoba, Canada; Calgary, Alberta for nine years and twenty three years in Oklahoma City. Dick retired in 2000 and we moved to Maine.
What is your educational background?
High School graduate; Melita Collegiate.
What is your career background?
Stay at home mom raising our two children; Todd and Sherry. Owned and operated a Christmas craft business making Olde World Saint Nicholas Santas. Designed and hand painted tee shirts for JC Penney and other retail stores. Managed a lawn mowing business in an Oklahoma City residential area maintaining 30 acres of private park land. Coached girl's soccer at a large high school in Oklahoma City.
What are your hobbies?
Gardening, picture painting, sewing, fishing, cooking/entertaining, grandkid's sports.
What is your favorite Scripture?
Romans 12: 6-8: "We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully."
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