newsletter - Little Bethel Baptist Association

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September 2016
Little Bethel Baptist Association - 47 Churches in Fellowship, on Mission.
September Calendar
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In This Issue
Labor Day—LBBA office will be closed
Executive Board Meeting at Corinth
BC 6:45p devotion, 7p business (Tues.
No Meal)
10. Crusade Youth Day, Ballard Center 11a-3p, Worship Rally
and band 3p
11-13 Good News Crusade 2016, Ballard Center 7p
11-18 Season of Prayer & Study for State Missions, Eliza Broadus
Offering
17. Wayne Nelson Golf Tournament, Providence Golf Club, 8a
22 & 29 Beth Moore Bible Study for Women, “Entrusted” 6-8p
(6 weeks) Every Thursday at LBBA building
30. ACP Deadline
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September Calendar
Church News
Fair Booth Bible Winner
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Bill’s Corner (Jonah 1:1-2)
“GOOD NEWS” Crusade info (attached flyer)
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Birthday & Anniversaries list
Annual Meeting of LBBA info
ACP deadline Sept. 30th
LBBA Parking lot needs HELP!
Louisiana Flood Relief project
New Mexico “Pellet Stove” project
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Fall Golf Tournament (attached flyer & roster)
Beth Moore Woman’s Bible Study (attached bulletin insert)
Congratulations to
Audrey Russell of
Mortons Gap, KY
who won the
Dr. David Jerimiah
Study Bible in our
fair booth drawing
on July 30th.
Immanuel Baptist Church
The church cordially invites everyone to attend the ordination service for
Brother Mark Eddings on Sunday, September 18th. All ordained men are
encouraged to be at the church at 1:30 pm to participate in the ordination
council. The service will begin as soon as the council has finished
meeting.
Manitou Baptist Church
Homecoming at Manitou Baptist Church on September 25th at 11:00a.
Worship will be followed by a potluck meal,
Second Baptist Mortons Gap
The church is looking for a part-time music & choir leader. Pay package
will be discussed. Send resumes to Mortons Gap Second, PO Box 138.
Attn. Jon Riggs, pastor
Salem Baptist Church
Salem is celebrating 175 years Sunday Sept. 11. Starts at 10:00a with
Music Worship, 11:00a Historical Church presentation; Morning Worship
– Bro. Jerry Brewer. Speaker, Catered meal following service.
First Baptist Providence
Dan Carr has resigned as interim pastor.
Harmony Baptist
Ellis Payne has resigned as pastor and the church has called Kerry
Smith as their new pastor. He will begin Sunday, September 4th.
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The Announcement of God (Jonah 1:1-2)
“Leave at once for the important city, Nineveh. Announce to the
people that I no longer overlook the wicked things they have
done.”
God had his chosen man. God had his message. The people of
Nineveh had a need. It is no different for Hopkins and Webster
Counties today. We have a need. We have wicked things we
are doing that God will no longer overlook. He is looking for the
man or men to make this announcement. The moment of repentance is now. Forty-seven churches have God’s man in the
pulpit on Sunday Our association has called Bro. Harrell Riley
to preach a crusade September 10-13. God is sending an announcement. We can respond to or reject the announcement.
The announcement includes God’s Word. The people of Nineveh were called to repentance. Turn from your wicked ways
and turn to God. This translates in this generation to give up
your dependence on the things of this world and place your
dependence on Jesus Christ only. (This might even mean laying our cell phones aside.) The prophets called for repentance.
Jesus called for repentance (Mark 1:15). Peter called for repentance (Acts 1:38). Turning to God and changing our actions
and thoughts can only be done through genuine repentance.
We must place our faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 6:23).
“GOOD NEWS” CRUSADE
SEPTEMBER 10-13, 2016
Can you Help? Prizes are needed for the games
for the Saturday, Sept. 10th “youth fun day.”
Suggestions are...
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Fishing gear
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Hunting apparel
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T-Shirts
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Gift Cards, Walmart, etc.
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Car Wash certificates
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Gasoline cards
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Mary K (or similar for women
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Stuffed animals
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Skate boards
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Bike
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Seasonal - wreaths, fall decorations
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Wind Chimes
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Gifts Baskets—food, UK, etc.
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Bibles
Stores sometimes make donations when asked.
They usually want it in writing on letterhead. If
you are willing to ask around to some of our local
stores contact LBBA to get a letter of request for a
donation from your favorite stores. Its good advertisement for them.
PRINT OFF THE CRUSADE PROMOTION FLYER THAT IS ATTACHED TO THIS EMAIL AND TAKE IT TO YOUR PLACE OF
WORK, POST IT IN YOUR CHURCH. HELP GET THE WORD
OUT. OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS TO HEAR THE “GOOD NEWS.”
The announcement also included the called man to deliver it. We
need men of this generation who seek humility before wisdom,
who walk with integrity, and men who pray. I once knew a pastor
who at least once a week put on his jeans and helped the janitor
of the church. He was a wise man. The greatest thing that can be
said of a pastor by his members is this, “He is the same on Monday as he is on Sunday, Genuine.” George Muller in the 18th
century prayed the Psalms so he could stay focused as he
prayed. He founded orphanages all through England and trusted
God for every penny to run them. God’s announcement requires
God’s man.
The announcement included the pronouncement of Nineveh’s
need. They were wicked or we would say lost. We have great
needs in our area. 82% of our both counties are unchurched;
94% of our students in Kentucky have no claim to any church
affiliation. The North American Mission Board believes that at the
current rate of evangelism it would take 1,943 years to evangelize Indianapolis. There is a great need in our association, state
and region.
May God bless you as you continue to respond to God’s call to
make his announcement to people in need. Thank you—it takes
all of us.
Attention all Crusade workers
Saturday -Sept 10th—arrival time
7 AM Workers to set up food booths and games for outside activities need to arrive at the fairgrounds.
9 AM Workers to set up the chairs, stage and sound equipment for inside the Ballard Center should arrive.
Sunday—Tuesday—Sept 11-13th—Arrival time
6 PM All counselors, prayer warriors, preachers, parking
attendants, ushers, musicians, etc. need to arrive at the Ballard
Center each night prior to the meeting that begins at 7p.
6 PM—All Choir members are to arrive for practice each evening.
It’s not too late….
If you have a willing heart and hands you can still be a part of
this association-wide crusade and help get the “GOOD NEWS”
out to our community.
The Choir still needs YOU. Come to LBBA bldg. Thursday,
September 8th for practice 6-8p. There will also be practice
each night prior to the crusade at 6p.
Youth fun day still needs workers to help setup, food booths
and games. Counselors, preachers, parking attendants, ushers , etc., are still needed Sunday—Tuesday evenings.
Most of all, we need PRAYER WARRIORS!
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Associational Pastors,
Paid Staff and Spouses
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Debbie Rhye, Nebo ........................................................... 1
Sam Beeny, Sr., Manitou .................................................. 3
Debra Daugherty, Liberty ................................................... 6
Dean Herron, LBBA ........................................................... 9
Dennis Mayfield, Dalton ................................................... 13
Anthony Dyer, Pleasant Valley ........................................ 22
Tara Kolodey, Pleasant Grove ........................................ 23
Peggy Tippett, Hanson .................................................... 25
Christi Brooks, Suthards .................................................. 30
SEPTEMBER CHURCH ANNIVERSARIES
Dan Hutchens, Hanson ...................................................... 1
Len Young, Park Avenue ................................................... 1
Thurmon Harris, Lafayette ................................................. 2
Doug Mings, LBBA ........................................................... 23
SEPTEMBER WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Chris & Lori Pendley, Silent Run ....................................... 2
Andrew & April Sexton, Slaughters ................................... 4
George & Christi Brooks, Suthards ................................... 7
Tom & Gail McKim, Prospect .......................................... 19
Thomas & Brenda Townsend, Corinth............................ 12
Louisiana Flood Relief Project
A collection of items are being taken for the
Louisiana flood victims.
Towels
Pillows
Blankets
Linens
Dust masks
First Aid Kits
Cleaning Supplies
Buckets
Non-Perishable Foods (low-priority)
Donations of cash will be taken for purchasing
building supplies (dry wall, plaster, tape and lumber) to put on the truck just before it pulls out.
Jody Hughes, pastor of Lakeview Baptist Church is in
contact with Pastor Dick Metz, Cornerstone Fellowship, 9611 Blackwater Rd. Baker, LA 70714.
Arrangements for a tractor trailer truck and driver to
take the donations to Louisiana are being made. At
this time the date and drop off point is TBA.
If your mission group, class or church is interested in this project contact LBBA office or Jody Hughes
at [email protected] Cell: 270- 519-9180
Little Bethel Baptist Association
180th Annual Meeting
This year’s annual meeting will take place on
October 17th and 18th. Session one will be held at Richland Baptist Church. The pre-session concert will take
place at 6:45 PM and business will begin at 7:00 PM.
Session two will take place at Grapevine Church. There
will be a fellowship meal at 5:30 PM, a pre-session concert at 6:15 PM, and business will begin at 7:00 PM.
Annual Fellowship Meal
Grapevine BC Fellowship room
Tuesday, October 18th, 5:30p
The meal will be catered by Country Cupboard
Restaurant this year. The menu will be…
Pulled roast beef with gravy
Baked turkey & dressing
Mashed Potatoes & gravy
Carrots, Fried apples, & Cole Slaw
Peach Cobbler & Chocolate Éclair
Rolls, coffee & tea
The cost per person will be $9.00. Meal tickets will
be available at LBBA office.
Attention ACP Contacts/Clerks
ACP packets or KBC uploads to the Workspace website
are due on SEPTEMBER 30th. If your church does the
upload we still need your extra form that lists your minute
book, calendar and associational meal order by this date.
Help, Help, Help!
On September 24th, 8a we are in need of about 10
workers to volunteer to help spread driveway sealer
on the associational parking lot. The years have
taken their toll and it is in great need of sealing before it deteriorates completely. Call 270 339-4885 (Eugene Burden)
and let him know if you can help with this project.
NEW MEXICO Y.E.S. MISSIONS FALL PROJECT
The church plant at Church Rock, Gallup, New Mexico needs a source of heat this winter in their building. I am proposing that anyone that feels led to give to this project donate to our
Gallup, New Mexico fund at the associational office. We will help them buy a Pellet Stove which I understand is a good source of heat and can be transferred if they move to a larger building.
Rob McIntosh is the pastor of the Navajo congregation at Church Rock and our New Mexico team in July were
blessed to have a VBS for them. I was impressed with Rob’s spirit and his plans moving forward.
May God bless Little Bethel Baptist Association as we continue to keep our eyes on the harvest fields.
Brother Bill
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UNDERGROUND CHURCH
CHAPTER 9
“KEYS TO THE KINGDOM”
OCTOBER 15th @ 6 PM
CEDAR GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
5940 STATE ROUTE 70 WEST
CENTRAL CITY, KY 42330
The game is based of the fact that
government has outlawed
any and all Christian worship. Your
goal is to reach the safe
house and eventually the secret
location of the worship meeting.
(see attached promo flyer for more
information)
Contact Info:
Bro. Cody Crowell
[email protected]
270.754.4354
Stu Wilcox
Contact Us
Little Bethel Baptist Assn.
445 Thompson Avenue
Madisonville, KY 42431-1293
Office 270.821.6400
Fax
270.825.8440
Our Staff
Rev. Bill Egbert
Director of Missions
By Email
Mrs. Alisa Beeny
Administrative Ministry Assistant
By Email
Mrs. Fran Morrison
Baptist Counseling Center Assistant
By Email
Visit us on the web at
LittleBethelAssn.org
Published by LBBA
Editor: Alisa Beeny
A bulletin insert for this
event is attached to this
email (or in your
church packet).
Please print,
cut and insert
into your
church bulletin
Sunday
LITTLE BETHEL WAYNE NELSON
MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Saturday, September 17, 2016, 8:00 AM
Providence Golf & Country Club
2300 Westerfield Drive, Providence, KY 42450-2263
270 667-5027
The cost at the golf course will be $30.00 per player.
This includes green fee, cart, & lunch. Make checks out to
Little Bethel Association. The prize fee of $10.00 plus your
golf course fee must be turned into the Little Bethel office by
Thursday, September 15, along with your list of players.
Promotion flyer and roster are attached to this email or if
you receive a newsletter packet one was included in the
mailing.