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Innovator Florida Baptist Association Tallahassee, Florida Baptist Association www.floridabaptistassociation.org AUGUST 2010
Inter-Mission with David David Southerland
There are three church pastors, each of a different denomination, who have related to me that if it weren’t for Southern Baptist their churches would be a quarter to one half their present size. That was no surprise to me, but it gave me pause to ponder, why? I have discovered the following: 1. Information – Many of our people do not know who we are and why we are here. As Southern Baptists they haven’t been taught their heritage or have forgotten their heritage. 2. Residence – People often look for a church nearest their place of residence. Today, a church’s denomination is not considered as important as it once was in choosing a place of worship. 3. Conflict – It has happened, is happening and will happen that people, for various reasons, want to leave their churches, but for some reason do not consider other Southern Baptist Churches within their community a viable worship arena for meeting their particular needs. 4. Doctrine - Very rarely is this the stated reason, at least to me, but I have heard it. 5. Money – Baptists believe and teach giving of the tithe through the local church. We also believe in growth and participation in pledging to finance the need for new buildings. Some don’t. Enough said. 6. Marriage – This is usually to “keep the family together” in the same the church experience in which the dominant partner may not be Southern Baptist. 7. P.C. – Well you figure this one out… I’m not referencing to a “Personal Computer”. I am Southern Baptist because: 1. I believe in the Baptist Faith and Message. 2. We are willing to accept churches that are “different” but hold in common our unalterable faith in Jesus Christ as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. 3. We still do missions cooperatively. The smallest church is equal to the largest church in missions outreach, through their own church’s mission outreach budget, the normal 2% Association giving, and 8-10% Cooperative Program giving. I am happy we have been able to evangelize to the degree that so many people know Christ but are not members of our Southern Baptist churches. It does, though, help remind me that we need to continue to plant churches to meet various needs, special needs that are often more cultural than spiritual and increasingly difficult to meet in a simple church setting. I am happier still, so many stay with us, believe in our mission and support it unselfishly and with commitment and joy through their local church membership, personal participation, prayers, and their tithes and offerings and – further – lead their children, through personal example to do the same! God bless you all!
Annual Church Profile Workshop Thursday, August 26 6:00 pm Florida Baptist Association 1839 Jaclif Court, Tallahassee If you are responsible for the Annual Church Profile (ACP) in your church, this workshop is your opportunity to learn how to complete the profile. Fellowship, Supper and Door Prizes Please RSVP by calling 877-7600
Celebration of Praise Sunday, August 22 6:30 pm Bradfordville First Baptist Church 6494 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee This is the annual music concert presented by the combined choirs of local churches in the Big Bend Fellowship of Church Musicians.
Baptist Campus Ministry It’s good to be in Tallahassee! Tiffany and I have enjoyed the last few weeks, which has begun a new chapter in our lives in Seminole Territory! We can’t wait to meet you so please let us know when a good time would be to get to know you better. The local church is the reason for the existence of the BCM through the Cooperative Program and we are certainly blessed to have the opportunity to partner with you in ministry. We are excited about the upcoming fall semester and ask that you be in prayer for our campuses. Remember, the college and university campuses are not only the pulse of the direction of American culture but also house the future leaders of this nation as well as the world. As our state collegiate ministries director Loy Reed says, “You can truly impact the world from the university campus.” We look forward to working with each of you as we connect students to local churches and make disciples of Jesus Christ in Tallahassee! Please take a look at the following list of opportunities and resources where we can begin to reach the world for Christ and contact us with any interests or questions (850) 222-4444. Feel free to also check us out on www.fsubcm.org to catch up on the latest with campus ministry.
Opportunities to partner with BCM: - Survival Goodie Bags – August 27. Needs: Information about your church to put into goodie bags for freshmen new to BCM (need info by Wednesday, August 18, 2010). - SnoCone Give Away – August 21. Needs: ice for snow cones and people to help deliver the ice/supplies to each station. - Church Ministry Fair – August 24 after Encounter. Needs: Set up a table with info about your church at Moore Auditorium. - TCC BCM Luncheon – Every Wednesday at noon, beginning August 25. Needs: Provide food for 30–40 college students for luncheon. - Furniture Drive for International Students – August 28. Needs: furniture/appliance donations for international students by August 25. - Edge Café – Every Thursday at 12:30 PM, beginning August 26. Needs: Provide food for 150–200 college students for luncheon. We also welcome the church to provide a speaker for a short, 5–10 minute devotion or testimony. - Progressive Dinner – September 2. Needs: Host a portion of the progressive dinner meal at your church.
Resources from the BCM to partner with you: - College student leaders for Disciple Now - Drama performances by Heart’s Cry - Undivided (singing ensemble) - Transition Days (college students sharing about college life to high school students) - Missions testimonies - Other: Please let us know how we can serve you! In Christ, Lance T. Beauchamp, Director, FSU Baptist Collegiate Ministry
Florida Baptist Children's Home The Florida Baptist Children’s Homes would like to ask for your support in our Annual Food Drive on Saturday, September 25, 9 am – 2 pm. Our staff will be glad to assist you in receiving these items. If you would like to have an updated food needs list, please contact Christal Kellogg at 878-1458 or Christal.kellogg@fbchomes.org. If you are not able to bring the food items on this day, please feel free to bring them any weekday between 8:30 – 4:30 pm. Your donations will be greatly appreciated. Thank You!
Celebration Baptist Invites You to Participate in UPWARD SPORTS Founded in 1995 by Caz McCaslin, Upward Sports is the world’s largest Christian sports league for children. The first-class sports experience—which includes basketball, flag football, soccer and cheerleading—offers one of the most competitive and fun environments in kids’ sports today, providing skills for the sports arena and values for life. Today, more than a half million children in 46 states and four countries participate in Upward Sports leagues hosted by 2,600 churches. Celebration Baptist Church has hosted Upward Sports Basketball leagues for 6 years. The first year 50 children coached and mentored and now the league has grown to include over 350 Tallahassee-area children each season. You and your family are welcome to participate. Registration for kindergarten through second grade league is on September 1, 2010. Third through fifth grade registration will open October 1, 2010. For more information, visit, iCelebration.org or call 893-1709.
College Ministry Roundtable Tuesday, September 14, 12:00 - 2:00 pm Location: To Be Announced This is an annual meeting for leaders (paid or volunteer) who work in college campus ministries or at churches with college students. Come enjoy lunch and fellowship.
Association Council Meeting Thursday, September 16, 10:00 am Northwoods Baptist Church, 2762 Capital Cir. NW, Tallahassee Twice a year, Senior Pastors and a church representative meet together for information, celebration, business, fellowship and lunch.
Missions Jamboree Saturday, October 2, 11:00 am - 3:00pm First Baptist Church Crawfordville, 3086 Crawfordville Hwy., Crawfordville For girls in 1st to 6th grades and their leaders. Meet and interact with leaders who have served on national and international mission fields like Ethiopia, Southeast Asia, Japan, Brazil and the USA. Information and registration forms are available at www.flbaptist.org/wmmdocuments or by calling 1-800-226-8584 ext. 3143.
Deacon Ministry Workshop Saturday, October 9 Florida Baptist Association, 1839 Jaclif Court, Tallahassee Rick Stewart and David Southerland will lead discussions about options and best practices for deacon ministry at the local church
Evening of Praise and Worship Sunday, October 24, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Bradfordville First Baptist Church, 6494 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee Guest Speaker: Dr. David Uth, First Baptist Church, Orlando Florida Baptist Association annual worship service includes music testimonies and our guest speaker. All churches in our Association are encouraged to bring their congregation for this joint worship service.
Association Calendar August 12 Association Directors Mtg., Noon 15 Florida Baptist Witness Sunday 22 Celebration of Praise, Bradfordville, FBC, 6:30 pm 26 ACP Workshop, Association Building, 6:00 pm September 2 Association Directors Mtg., Noon 5-12 Season of Prayer/Maguire State Mission Offering 6 Labor Day (Office Closed) 16 Association Council Mtg., 10:30 am Fellowship, 11:00 am Mtg.
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