The Funny Page - Manatee Southern Baptist Association
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The Funny Page - Manatee Southern Baptist Association
MANATEE SOUTHERN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 3510 17TH ST E PALMETTO, FL 34221 OFFICE 941-729-9400 FAX 941-729-0388 [email protected] May 3 - National Day of Prayer May 6 - Samoset Homecoming May 13 - Mother’s Day May 28 - Memorial Day ISSUE 5 Published Monthly PRAY For America Volume 35 MAY, 2012 SAMOSET FIRST BAPTIST 3200 15th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208 Church Sign: 85th Birthday Celebration! SUNDAY, MAY 6TH 10:45 AM God grades on the Cross, not the curve! Inside this Issue: Interim Director of Missions ArticleUpdate, Events 2 The Funny Page 2 Birthdays, Wedding and Staff 3 Anniversaries Inside this issue: Prayer Calendar, Ads, Cartoon Association Information, North River Care Association Report From the Florida Baptist Children’s Homes Coming Events 3 SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER Rev. W.A. “Bud” Gillett, Jr. Dinner on the grounds Following the service. All former members and Friends are invited to attend. For more information call 941-746-8117 A PICTURE OF MAMA - By Mattie Lavon If a Saint could be a flower, In the Garden of Life here below, Mama would be a red, red rose For that is the flower of Love, you know! 4 If a Saint could be a color, To paint what’s on her mind, Mama would be a Royal Blue Only the color of heaven would do! 5 If a Saint could be a sweet melody, A song, to express how she feels, Mama would sing, loud and bold “It is well, it is well, with my soul!” 6 A flower of love we hold for a time, A Saint with heaven on her mind, A soul at peace, secure and calm A Picture of Mama, who loves us all! My poem is one way I have honored my mother since her passing in 1983. She taught me so much, as I learned from her example of how a godly woman is supposed to live. -Mattie Lavon Is your mother still here? Honor her while you have the opportunity! Remember her this Mother’s Day. If your mother is in heaven, there are ways to show your love and gratitude for her life. Why not give to a cause that honors her and glorifies Jesus? Page 2 MAY, 2012 From Your Interim Director of Missions - Rev. Cliff Mattox As Spring is fully upon us, Easter celebrations are a memory and it’s already HOT. I hope that your excitement for what God has in store for you and your church is at an all time high! God is truly good all the time. Many of you have shared reports of your Resurrection Sunday events --keep them coming. Have you had any thoughts of “What’s next?” The two disciples on the road to Emmaus certainly did. But after “their eyes were opened and they knew Him...they rose up that very hour” (Luke 24:31-33) and shared what had happened. Where are we on our “Emmaus Road” journey of life? Are we still trying to figure out just exactly who Jesus is and how He can affect our life? That’s OK...keep seeking Him. Hopefully many of you are at that point of rising up and telling others about who Jesus is and what He has done in your life’s journey. That is truly something to be excited about. “Get all excited, go tell everybody that Jesus Christ is King!” Time is short. A very good friend of mine always says it this way: “It’s only Good News...if it’s not too late!” Any May communication would be incomplete without some mention of our Mothers. (At least that’s what my wife and Mattie reminds me!) Seriously men, don’t forget the Mothers in your life...without them none of us would be here. Come to think of it, I guess that applies to all of us. Mothers, don’t forget the influence you are in the lives of your family. From you, most of us learn about love, diligence, and the fear of the Lord. My wife’s favorite scripture as she has taught children to remember their mothers is Proverbs 31:38-30 which says in part, “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her...Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.” May we all remember our Mothers and the virtuous women of influence that they are. Did you notice how the idea of “rising up” was in both of these ideas? Let me close with that reminder….”Rise up, oh church of God!” The Funny Page Explaining Marriage The child was a typical four-yearold girl - cute, inquisitive, bright as a new penny. When she expressed difficulty in grasping the concept of marriage, her father decided to pull out his wedding photo album, thinking visual images would help. One page after another, he pointed out the bride arriving, the entrance, the wedding ceremony, the recessional, the reception, etc. “Now do you understand?” he asked. “I think so,” she said. “Is that when mommy came to work for us?” The Bathroom Scale Two kids went into their parent’s bathroom and noticed the scales in the corner. “Whatever you do,” cautioned the older brother, “don’t ever step on that!” “Why not?” asked the little brother. “Because every time Mom does, she lets out an awful scream and sounds like she’s crying!” work done, bedtime stories read, washing done, folding clothes, paying bills, mopping the kitchen floor, vacuuming, scrubbing the toilets and bathtubs, going to work the next day for 8 hours, plus chauffeuring kids to school and soccer/ballet/baseball games, playing catch on the weekends with the kids and taking them for long walks, hiking, swimming … and yet you still manage to gain ten pounds! Little Johnny Little Johnny watched, fascinated, as his mother gently rubbed cold cream on You’re a Mom when… her face. “Why are you doing that, You know you’re a Mom when you’re Mom?” he asked. “To make myself beautiful,” she replied. Then Johnny up each night until 10 PM or later, watched as she took a tissue and recooking dinner, cleaning up the moved the cream. “What’s the matter?” kitchen, taking out the garbage, makhe asked. “Giving up?” ing sure the kids are bathed, home- Issue 5, Volume 35 Prayer Calendar for Churches Churches Pastor Suncoast Rev. Joel Tillis Terra Ceia Rev. Rick Nations, Int West Bradenton Rev. Allen James Woodland Dr. Tim Passmore Bayshore Rev. Danny Burnham Bethany Rev. Mark Horton Braden River Rev. Jim Freeman Page 3 MAY, 2012 PRAYER 3 - National Day of Prayer 6 - Samoset Homecoming - 10:45 am Rev. Bud Gillett Guest Speaker 13 - Mother’s Day 20 - New Orleans Pre-Mission trip Meeting, 3:00 PM, Bayshore 28 - Memorial Day NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER MEMORIAL DAY - A DAY TO REMEMBER OUR HEROES! Monday, May 28, 2012 Observance June 23 - Disaster Relief training at Bell Shoals BC, Brandon - Contact Tom Cole 941-720-8485 Staff Anniversary 5/28 - Rev. Tom & Jean Bennett Bradenton First Palmetto Historical Park 515 10th Ave W, Palmetto 9:00 AM - guest speakers, special music and refreshments DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING 5/13 - Rev. John Isom, Oneco First 5/26 - Marcia Killoran, Northwest Happy Anniversary Philippians 2:10-11 JUNE, 2012 June is “Dollar for Disaster Relief” each member is urged to give a dollar 17 - Father’s Day 61st Annual 23 - Disaster Relief training at Bells Shoals Church Happy Birthday 5/2/77 - Rev. Larry Pritchett, Pastor, Palm View Baptist 5/5/10 - Rev. Eric Vorhies, MY, Bradenton First Thursday, MAY 3, 2012 Theme: “Every knee shall bow” Please bring your used literature, any Christian material of any kind: Bibles, New Testaments, Gospel of John, magazines, bible study books, hymn books, books on doctrine, tapes, videos, CD’s, DVD’s, gospel tracts, etc. to the Association office by May 31st, boxed, taped and labeled as to content like the example above. Ed Hodges Ministry will collect in June for distribution overseas. 80% of Christians outside of America have very little or NO Christian literature of any kind. We can be good stewards and help by recycling our used materials! Our Disaster Relief Team is here to help YOU! During good weather times, call to have your trees trimmed or other clean-up and/or recovery work done. This gives the team practice and helps YOU! New Orleans Mission Trip May 20 - 3:00 PM Pre-Mission Trip Meeting at Bayshore Baptist Church July 15 - Mission trip to New Orleans - contact Rev. Danny Burnham 941-779-3330 or [email protected] It’s only for a day or two. Mother’s Day present. MAY, 2012 Page 4 Manatee Southern Baptist Association 3510 17th Street East NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Manasota, FL 342 Palmetto, FL 34221 Permit # 293 Current Resident or Manatee Southern Baptist Association 9:00 AM—3:00 PM Monday -Thursday Ph: 941-729-9400 Fax: 941-729-0388 Email: [email protected] www.manateesba.com [email protected] Interim Director of Missions Rev. Cliff Mattox 729-9400 Moderator Rev. Cliff Mattox 345-5030 Vice Moderator Rev. Ronnie Kilburn 920-2697 Ministry Asst/Editor Mattie Lavon 729-9400 Clerk Mattie Lavon 729-9400 Disaster Relief Director Rev. Ed Moss 778-0719 Discipleship/Evangelism Rev. Danny Burnham 755-1129 Missions Rev. Ron Van Der Weert 746-3318 Music Betsy Powers 792-2453 North River Care Teri Giles, Exec Dir. 721-9056 Pastoral Ministries Rev. Cliff Mattox 345-5030 SCF Lunch Coordinator Mary V. Hone 722-2091 Stewardship Chairman Rev. Rudy Williams 776-5943 Treasurer Shirley Loeffler 721-9792 VBS Director Barbara Henry 812-4237 Women’s Ministries Mattie Lavon 729-9400 Youth Director _____________ _______ North River Care Pregnancy Center 513 49th Street East, Palmetto, FL 34221 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM—3:00 PM Friday by appointment only New Office: 1020 10th Ave W, Suite #100 Palmetto, FL 34221 941-729-9004 Monday-Friday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Bible Study: Ongoing individual scheduled classes English and Spanish classes offered PHONE: 941-721-9056, 941-729-9004 FAX: 941-721-8197 Email: [email protected] Web: www.northrivercare.org Mrs. Teri Giles, Exec. Dir. 941-729-9004, 713-2772 Mrs. Monica Tapia, Administrative Services 941-721-9056 A ministry of the Manatee Southern Baptist Association Check out our website: www.northrivercare.org And for our supporters: www.supportnrc.org We need diapers (all sizes), baby wipes, lotion, clothes, food, etc. NEW SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR OUR SECOND CENTER- WE NEED EVERYTHING! May 20th 5:00 PM at Bradenton Municipal Auditorium -benefit $30 @ door “Elegance” Fashion show, play and Gospel music. Call Teri-941-729-9004 Page 5 Manatee Southern Baptist Association Calendar of Coming Events Page 6 2012 MAY 3 - National Day of Prayer 6 - SAMOSET HOMECOMING-10:45 AM - REV. BUD GILLETT GUEST SPEAKER 13 - Mother’s Day 17 - Music Leadership in Smaller Churches - Palm View Baptist - 6:30 - 9:00 PM Making a Transition in Worship - Terry Williams, Florida Baptist Convention *Southern Baptist Music - Where have we been, where are we going? *What is the difference between change & transition? *What will reach our younger generation and still meet the needs of the present? *Discover steps for leading a church through a worship transition...Refreshments 28 - Memorial Day - Office Closed 30 - Second PRE-MISSION meeting for NEW ORLEANS trip will be 3:00 PM at Bayshore Baptist JUNE June is Dollar for Disaster Relief - Send to MSBA, 3510 17th ST E, Palmetto, FL 34221 Every church member is asked to give $1.00 to our Disaster Relief ministry. 17 - Father’s Day 23 - Disaster Relief StateTraining by the Fla Baptist Convention, Bell Shoals Baptist Church, Brandon, FL 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM $30.00 for first time volunteers. Includes shirt, hat, materials, State ID and lunch. Contact Jim Nichols 941-518-4238 (Team Leader) or Tom Cole 941-720-8485 (Team Leader) JULY 4 - Wednesday, July 4th - Office closed AUGUST 11 - South Florida Sunday School Conference - Royal Palm Association, Fort Myers 19 - Florida Baptist Witness Sunday SEPTEMBER 2 - Maguire State Missions - Season of Prayer for State Missions 3 - LABOR DAY - Office Closed OCTOBER 8 - Columbus Day 31 - Halloween NOVEMBER 1 - FALL ANNUAL MEETING - FIRST BAPTIST OF PALMETTO 4 - DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS - Fall back one hour 6 - Election Day - VOTE!!! 11 - Veteran’s Day 22 - Thanksgiving Day - Office closed