150423 Alabama Back Page April 23, 2015
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150423 Alabama Back Page April 23, 2015
Madison Baptist Association “Assisting churches in fulfilling their mission, and providing them opportunities for fellowship and to work together in advancing the kingdom of God” This past Sunday I had the privilege to preach at Missionary Grove Baptist Church in Cullman County and share about the Send North American emphasis and the Annie Armstrong Missions Offering. It never ceases to amaze me that almost 45,000 SBC Churches can partner together by praying, giving, and going to advance the work of missions and evangelism! Missionary Grove is a small, rural church that is excited and involved in missions. They have already exceeded their missions offering goal of $1,125! I am thankful to be a part of the Madison Baptist Association and all the churches that are involved in missions! As your associational missionary, it is exciting to see our churches partner together in missions by praying, going, and giving! Three mission opportunities are available in the next few months that you and your church might want to be check out. ESL Training is at the MBA office on May 7-9th, 2015. In Madison County there are many people that need and want to learn English. This training helps volunteers to be equipped and also to be certified to teach English and share the Gospel as our churches offer ESL to the community. Cost is only $25 for this 3-day training. Please call the MBA office to register. Rocket City Missions is June 2126, 2015. This mission project is open to all youth groups and their leaders. It involves working on homes during the days and worship each evening. Check out www.rocketcitymissions.org or give Ron a call at the MBA. There are a couple of options cost wise for groups to be involved. Romania Mission Trip will be September 3-14, 2015. If you are interested in being a part of this mission team, it is not too late to sign up! We need churches to partner with a church in the Sibiu Baptist Association. There are many needs and opportunities for churches to partner! The cost of the September trip is $2,400. If you have any questions, please give Ron or Barbara a call. We will be glad to meet with you or your church! Thanks to all the children, parents, and leaders that were a part of the Association Bible Drill last week! I really appreciate Whitesburg Baptist Church hosting this event! Also, thank you to the Association VBS Team, all VBS teachers from our churches and University Baptist Church for helping prepare us for Vacation Bible Schools this summer across our association! Praying that we will all be missionaries, Thursday, April 23, 2015 MINISTER’S CONFERENCE April 27........................... MBA Executive Meeting May 4 .................... Shane Rodriguez, Gurley FBC May 11 ...............................Dr. Dale Huff, ALSBOM May 18 ............. Troy Garner, Fellowship of Faith The May 18th Conference will be held at Camp MACOBA in conjunction with a fish fry. It will also be the last Minister’s Conference for the Summer. The Conference will resume in August. The Minister’s Conference is held at the Madison Baptist Association Office and begins at 10:00 AM. Ron English as a Second Language Teacher Training 2015 When? Thursday, May 7 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 8 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. You must attend all sessions in order to be certified. This is a Christian based training. Where? Madison Baptist Association Cost? $25, which includes ESL manual. Call (256-536-0015) or email ([email protected]) Denise for registration information. You must register to attend. Get Acquainted Day is Tuesday, May 5, from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Baptist Building in Montgomery. Check-in and refreshments begin at 9:30 a.m. This is a FREE event and lunch is included! To register or for more information, go to http://www.alsbom.org/upcoming-events/geta54cquainted-day or call Sheila Rikerd at 800-264-1225, ext. 249. ROCKET CITY MISSIONS June 21-26, 2015 Join us for a fun week of missions in Huntsville, Alabama!!! REGISTRATION STILL OPEN! For more information & registration forms go to website http://rocketcitymissions.org or contact Ron Lynch 256-536-0015 or email [email protected]. Madison Baptist Association, Inc. Dr. Charlie Howell, Executive Director of Missions Rev. Ron Lynch, Church Ministry Director Regina Berry, Financial/Administrative Assistant Denise Panter, Receptionist/Publicist/Clerk 2318 Whitesburg Drive S, Huntsville, AL 35801 Web Site: www.madisonassociation.org Phone: 256-536-0015 ~ Fax: 256-536-0017