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Innovator Florida Baptist Association Tallahassee, Florida Baptist Association March 2008
Stewardship Conference and Luncheon Speaker: Dr. Bill Montgomery, Stewardship Dept., Florida Baptist Convention Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Contact the Association office for reservations
VBS Early Bird Clinic for VBS Directors Thursday, March 20 6:30 - 8:30 pm Florida Baptist Association (Meal Provided)
VBS Clinic for teachers
Two Opportunities Child Care Provided (Birth - 5 yrs old)
Thursday, April 24 East Hill Baptist Church 912 Miccosukee Road 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Monday, April 28 Lake Ellen Baptist Church 4495 Crawfordville Hwy. 7:00 - 9:00 pm
For more information please contact 877-7600
Inter-Mission with David
I first became aware of Associational Missions in 1964 as a nineteen year old part time pastor of a Mississippi Delta Baptist Church. At first I was “suspicious.” “I don’t need a Bishop”, I thought. Such is youth. That dear Associational Missionary was a good friend in ministry to me and my church, and his ministry left a lasting impression on me. I was a better Pastor because of him. My church was a stronger church. Even more important to my development was the friendship that he helped engender between me and the older pastors within the Association. As years went by I always tried to be a good Pastor/friend to my association’s Director of Missions. Once I needed him; now, I thought, he needs me. It was part of my ministry in larger churches to see to it that my church supported our association financially, with prayer, and my attendance. I wanted other pastors to experience the friendship and guidance of an Association Director and the benefits of training, fellowship and missions outreach that only an Association of Churches can offer. May the Lord bless you, your church, and our association as we continue to grow in every way, together!
Ideas for Impact Garry Goodin
NEW MEMBER TRAINING It used to be that when someone joined your church they already had some basic Bible and church knowledge because they grew up attending a church. It isn’t safe to assume that anymore. Some of our church members have never read the Bible all the way through, they don’t know what the Bible says about the Christian life, and they don’t feel comfortable trying to explain what it means to be a Christian to someone else. A New Member Class can provide part of the solution. New Member Classes can help people get to know the staff, the basic teachings of the Bible, the vision and goals of your church, and a little bit about your ministries. In a relaxed atmosphere, new members may feel comfortable enough to ask the questions they have been dying to ask. After spending several hours or weeks together, new friendships will often be formed. Finally, this kind of class is a prime opportunity to help people get connected into small groups. If your church needs more information about resources for new member training, please contact the Association at 877-7600.
Tallahassee Mission Project - Churches and Volunteers needed! World Changers are Coming...Are You Ready? June 8-13, 2008
WORLD CHANGERS are coming to the Florida Baptist Association the week of June 8-13, 2008. We are privileged to have this group work with us. Not only will the residents whose homes will be repaired and the young people who are coming be blessed, but we also will be blessed sharing in this mission work.
Ways for your church to be directly involved in this mission project 1. Churches to host crews by providing lunch on Sunday - Friday 2. Volunteers to be runners and/or supervisors (Must be 18 or older) 3. If you are good with tools and handiwork you may be a candidate to serve as a crew chief or supervisor (Must be 21 or older) 4. A prayer coordinator from each church to prayer-walk your Job site 5. On-site first aid person (First Aid and CPR certified) 6. Doctor on call (Not needed on-site) 7. We will need to borrow several ladders 8. Volunteers to record local newscasts involving World Changers
Results from last year World Changers has been an active ministry of the North American Mission Board since 1990.
Contact Information to help this year Your church has the opportunity to be involved in this wonderful ministry! Please pray about this mission opportunity to seek God’s direction for your level of involvement. I am available to meet with you, your church members or designated ministries of your church. You may contact me through the Florida Baptist Association. If you would like more information concerning this mission opportunity you may call Sherri at the Florida Baptist Association, 877-7600 or contact me at stacymcarthur@peoplepc.com.
Church-Planting Update Deaf Church of Tallahassee This is a unique church plant in the state of Florida. It began as a church in September of 2007 and currently meets in the conference facilities of the Florida Baptist Association, 1839 Jaclif Court. Worship service is every Sunday night at 6:00 pm. There is a church fellowship on the fourth Friday of each month. The lead pastor is Anderson Pickles. His wife is Debora. Contact Information Pastor: 850–567-2866 Email: pastorpickles@yahoo.com Web Site: www.deafchurchoftallahassee.com
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk at 8:00 a.m. 5K & 10K Run at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, March 8 Thomasville Road Baptist Church Pre-Race registration 6:30 a.m. TRBC Student Center All funds go to support the Florida Baptist Children’s Home and The Debbie O’Brien Scholarship fund. Cost: Early Registration— $12 w/ t-shirt, $7 no t-shirt, $5 age 12 and under Race day— $15 w/ t-shirt, $10 no t-shirt, $5 age 12 and under Contact: Grea Bevis 508-0874 or greabevis@yahoo.com Or log on to www.thomasvilleroad.org/10K for more information and registration.
CALENDAR NOTES March 2 Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer 3-4 State Evangelism Conf. - Orlando 6 Pastors Gathering - 11am - 1pm Assoc. Bldg. 9 Time Change 11 Bylaw Forum - Lake Ellen Baptist Church - 7:00pm 14-15 Acteens Cometogether, Blue Springs 16 Palm Sunday 18 Bylaw Forum - Northwoods Baptist Church - 7:00pm 20 Bylaw Forum - Faith Baptist Church- 7:00pm 20 Early Bird VBS - Assoc. Bldg. - 6:30-8:30pm 21 Good Friday (Office Closed) 23 Easter April 3 Pastors Gathering - 11:30am 10 Association Concil - Noon 17 Bylaw Convocation - 7:00pm - Assoc. Bldg. 20 Cooperative Program Sunday 24 VBS Clinic - East Hill Baptist Church - 7-9pm 28 VBS Clinic - Lake Ellen Baptist Church 7-9pm
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