Feb-Mar 2016 - Bell Baptist Association

Bell News
Feb - Mar 2016
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Connecting Churches
February - March 2016
“The Bell Baptist Association of Churches is committed to empowering, enabling, and assisting member churches to
accomplish their Great Commission.“
I LOVE MY CHURCH /
OUR CHURCH LOVES OUR COMMUNITY
COUNTDOWN SCHEDULE
Now-Jan 30 - Order ILMC t-shirts. Cost $10 if you participate
on April 9 (see below), scholarships are available.
Monday, Jan 11 - 50 Day Countdown to Evangelism Rally at
FBC Belton begins.
Sunday, Jan 31 - I Love My Church
month kicks off as churches prepare for
High Attendance Month and discuss April
9th ministry projects.
Super Sunday Feb 7 - Jersey/T-Shirt Day.
Wear a sports jersey or ILMC t-shirt.
(February is High Attendance Month.)
Tuesday, Mar 1 - Evangelism Rally at FBC
Belton, featuring evangelist Michael Gott. (Sign up for 960
hours of continuous prayer will be finalized.)
Mar 2 - Apr 10 - Our Church Loves Our Community (OCLOC)
begins. For 40 days (960 consecutive hours) someone in Bell
County will be praying, one hour at a time, 24 hours a day, for
God to move in our churches and community.
Saturday, Apr 9 - Hundreds of people from churches in Bell
County will wear our red ILMC t-shirts and participate in
ministry. Everyone will join together for various ministries and
evangelistic efforts.
Bell News
Mrs. Carmen Siprian
graduated from this
life to her eternal
home on December
13th. Carmen was a
faithful ministry
partner to her husband,
C.R. Siprian, for 56 years. She was also a
very active member of the BBA WMU
Leadership Team and
many other areas of
responsibility. She
will be greatly missed
by many.
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 Light House pastor Billy Rosebur baptized 10 people at their sister Church,
New Sunset, on Sunday January 24th. Primera Killeen also baptized 5 on the
same day!
 County Line has called Marshall Latham to be their new pastor. He and his wife
Tamara, have four children. Welcome to the BBA family!
 Immanuel is planning two mission trips this summer. One trip will help an existing church plant in the Pacific Northwest. The other trip will be evangelism
and service projects in the state of Texas.
 First Killeen held a DNOW weekend in January. Their youth are collecting items
for a garage sale March 18 & 19. Proceeds will help the youth going to camp
and on the Alaska mission trip in 2016. The church collected 323 shoe boxes
for Operation Christmas Child.
 Pastor Taeuk Kim led a mission team on a trip to the Dominican Republic in
December. A total of 9 served on this team.
 Tom & Sue Henderson visited with Pastor Mike Rinker at Solid Rock Baptist in
Austin recently. This church serves the Deaf Community. Mike said there are
over 10,000 deaf people in Austin. Pray that God will send a spiritual awakening through the deaf community in the Austin area. Pastor Mike has a burden
from the Lord to hold a city wide deaf crusade in 2017.
 Family Promise of Greater Fort Hood met for an informational meeting at Trinity Baptist in January.
 Trinity Baptist called Lydia Arzola as Co-Minister of Youth. She has been working with Youth Minister, Orlando Arzola, for the last
year. Now they will serve together. Their youth group participated in DNOW at Highland Lakes Camp in January.
 12 members from Freedom Road Biker Church and their pastor, Jimmy Van Loozen, participated in the Lone Star Bike Rally on
Galveston Island in November. There were 1031 people who visited the tents and 269 salvations! In the last two years we have
seen 668 people receive Christ as their Savior through this ministry. The rally happens every November. Mark your calendars now!
 First Temple welcomed Evan Duncan as their Media/Communications Director and Minister to College and Young Adults, and Jesse
Howeth as their Worship Producer and Contemporary Worship Leader.
 First Temple will be offering a free mass wedding and vow renewal on Sunday, February 14th as a service to the community. The
worship center will be decorated. They will have a photographer and each couple will receive free pre-marital counseling! If you or
someone you know would be interested, apply by January 30th by calling the church office at 254.773.6866.
 Korean American Grace BC held a “Dispatching Service” for 9 people from their church who headed to the Dominican Republic for
a week of missions. They helped missionaries, Rev. Gi-Chul Chio and Ae-Hui Moon whom the church commissioned in 2011. They
had 4 college students, 1 middle school student and the pastor’s family on the trip.
 Trinity went on their annual trip to deliver
books to 459 students in Lasara ISD. The kids
were full of smiles and remembered them
from their summer trips there. They have an
on-going ministry to the people of the area,
and a commitment to sharing the gospel.
 Miller Heights has called Corey Dyson as their
new Children’s Minister.
 Soldiers of the Cross held an Experiencing
God Weekend and had 62 people sign up to
take the class. This is almost half of the 140
who attend regularly on Sunday mornings!
 First Moffat held an Experiencing God Weekend and had 38 of 85 regular attenders sign
Dr. Randy Evans, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Holland received his
up! We are excited to see what God will do
Doctorate of Ministry Degree from Logsdon Seminary.
through these 2 churches and its members.
Pictured with his life-long friend and wife, Julie Ann.
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“Listen, Obey, Grow” Revelation 2:7a
Pastor
Chinese Mission - Goodwill
Nueva Esperanza - Pendleton
Children’s Minister
First Killeen - Miller Heights
Music Minister
First Trimmier - Keys Valley
Youth Minister
Memorial - The Journey Church
For more information on these churches and
contact information, please visit our
website at www.bellchurches.com
Evangelism Rally
March 1 FBC Belton 7:00 pm
Michael Gott, Speaker
BBA Leadership Team Mtg
March 10
Little River Country Church
10:30 am
BBA Ministers & Staff
Luncheon
March 10 Little River Country Church
12:00
Taste of Bell Baptists
April 26 FBC Belton
5:00 pm
I trust that you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and a joyful New Year. Sue
and I had a wonderful time with our family between Christmas and through New Year’s
Day. Then we celebrated our oldest daughter’s wedding on January 2nd in Philadelphia.
We had a great time. We arrived back in Texas on January 4 th ready to see what God was
already doing in the early days of 2016.
Our theme for 2016 is ““Listen, Obey, Grow” taken from Revelation 2:7a. Jesus shared
this concept with each of the seven churches He addressed in the second and third chapters of Revelation. He wanted them to know that victory was possible, but they would
have to do it His way. This was as much a challenge to them as it is to us today. We are
seeing the Lord work in our BBA family.
1. Celebrating our New Church Starts. We are blessed to have six missions in our
BBA Family. Five of those started in 2015. We are hearing reports of growth, baptisms and community impact. We have several more new starts in the beginning
stages. Pray for sponsoring churches to come along side of these potential works.
2. Cooperating together for Evangelism. Our Evangelism Team has been at work
developing a process to involve our BBA Family in a holistic approach to evangelism.
They have encouraged our churches to pray for revival. They have planned an evangelistic rally for March 1st at First Belton. Evangelist Michael Gott will be our guest
speaker. We will have a combined BBA choir led by Derrell Thompson. Michael will
be speaking at Taylor’s Valley on Sunday, February 28th . He will be meeting with
interested pastors, staff, and lay persons who want to learn more about evangelism.
He will be leading sessions at breakfast and lunch on February 29 th and March 1st.
The meals will be at the BBA Mission Center. The breakfast meeting will be repeated
at lunch each day. We are giving more options in order to make the opportunity
more available to our BBA Family. We need you to sign up so we can have plenty of
food for all who attend Our Evangelism Team will be challenging our churches to
buy and wear red t-shirts that have “I Love My Church” on them. These will be worn
into the community as the churches make commitments to impact their neighborhoods with the gospel through various projects and events. If you would like more
information contact myself, or a member of the Evangelism Team; Ed Talley, Tim
McKeown, Bruce Lovesmith, Richard Worden, Carl Love, or Bobby Jones. I believe
God is getting our BBA Family ready to do a powerful work through us. Will you join
us in reaching our area with the light of the Gospel?
3. Committing ourselves for the long haul. It is obvious that our race to run in the
Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. We are familiar with the ups and downs of
church life. But, we know that God is at work to do His will in and through us as His
people. As we pray for each other and encourage one another, we will continue to
see victory that comes with the work of God. Who are you encouraging others in
your church and in other churches to keep on keeping on? I am convinced that satan
is like a sniper and his plan is to “pick off” Christian leaders one by one. Let’s stand
together and make sure we have each other’s back.
Join us as we “Listen, Obey, and Grow”
In Christ’s Love and Victory,
Tom Henderson
Matthew 9:9
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Evangelist Michael Gott
 Another Experiencing God Weekend will be held in early March in the Faith Based
in conjunction with the
dorm at the Mt. View Unit in Gatesville.
Evangelism Rally will be meeting with  Elm Grove ordained Byron Mauldin to the deacon ministry in early January.
Pastors and Lay Leaders to discuss the  We are planning at least two major block parties in the Salt Lake Valley in July of
2016. Tex Phipps is our leader in our partnership ministry. Contact the BBA offices
challenges and opportunities for
at 254.939.0761 for more information on this missions trip.
Evangelism in our area.
Mtgs will be held during breakfast
and lunch on
Monday, February 29th and
Tuesday, March 1st.
To sign up for breakfast or lunch
either day, please contact the
BBA Missions Center at
254.939.0761 or
[email protected].
 We are coordinating Experiencing God weekends in Salt Lake, Wisconsin and
Vermont. If you would like to join any of these teams, contact the BBA offices for
more information.
 Miller Heights had a $4000 goal for their Lottie Moon Christmas offering and they
collected more than 3 times their goal, $12,701.75!
 Highland Lakes Camp & Conference Center is looking for a large brass bell to replace
the one that was stolen a few years ago. If you come across one, please let BBA or
HLCCC know.
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IF: Bell County
A Global Women’s Ministry Gathering
February 5-6 at First Baptist Temple
Tickets are $25
Visit https://register.ifgathering.com/event/
ifbellcounty to register and purchase tickets.
For information contact Penny Reveile, BBA WMU Director
at 254.939.0761 [email protected]
“Follow
Me”
Matthew 9:9
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God is reaching the world through all of us! We ARE the hands and feet of Christ.
Missions Emphasis
ALL donations from the event will benefit partnership missions.
TUESDAY - April 26th - 6:00pm
First Baptist Church, Belton
Tasting will be held in the gym.
Suggested MISSIONS DONATION
$10.00 per adult $5 per child (Children 10 and under free)
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Feb - Mar 2016
(B) Birthdays (S) Staff Anniversary (W) Wedding Anniversary
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Glen Cosper (S-2) First Trimmier
Mildred Butler (S-19) Westside
Nathan Riggs (S-1) Freedom Road
Larry Mears (S-9) Central
Tres Parish (B) Highland Lakes Camp
Vernessa Spencer-Tracy (B) Pershing Park
Bok Hyun Young (S-44) Korean Memorial
Paula Stegall (B) First Troy
Doug Young (S-14) First Temple
Tim McKeown (S-6) First Killeen
Wes Pope, Sr (B) Morning Star
Robert & Helen Crooks (W) Pershing Park
Carl & Catherine Love (W) First Moffat
Kathy Slaughter (B) Immanuel
David Bandy (S-13) First Temple
Matt Dugan (B) Immanuel
Hallie Tolbert (B) Westside
John & Teresa Ashley (W) Taylor’s Valley
Alvin & Kathy Jirasek (W) Heights
Matt Hollingsworth (S-9) First Belton
Tres & Kellee Parish (W) Highland Lakes Camp
Jimmy & Susan Van Loozen (W)
Freedom Road
Tracy O’Banon (B) First Belton
Jewell Ladell (B) Corinth Missionary
Brad Wilde (B) County Line
Rita Slaybaugh (S-1) First Belton
Robert & Sharon Whitefield (W) 3C Cowboy
Wayne & Debra Lott (W) Grant Chapel
Doug Young (B) First Temple
Cody Decker (S-1) First Holland
Tom Henderson (B) BBA/First Temple
Kay Getrost (B) First Killeen
Steve & Terri Snyder (Immanuel)
Margarita Rios (B) Immanuel
Kory & Kacie Jumper (W) Heights/Memorial
Jack & Patty Riley (W) First Belton
David Middlebrook (B) Heights
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Billy & Pam Anderson (W) Home Coming
Taeuk & Mi Ae Byun Kim (W) KoreanAmerican Grace
Gaylia Reimer (S-12) First Salado
Richard Hammonds (S-4) Stillhouse
Danielle Kempf (B) First Temple
Jake Raabe (B) Everyday Disciples
Danny Dawdy (B) Highland Lakes Camp
Lenard Holmes (B) Corinth Missionary
Gary Sirkel (B) Highland Lakes Camp
Chris & Lindsay Cordsen (W) Highland Lakes
Pat Pate (B) BBA
Marsha Chitwood (B) Fellowship
Alice Crumley (B) Light House
Tim McKeown (B) First Killeen
Ellen Trammell (B) East Highway
Demetrio Salazar (s-2) Primera Belton
Matthew Cornelius (S-8) First Killeen
Charles Hardage (B) Lifeway Fellowship
Don Reveile (B) Soldiers of the Cross
Shirley Clark (B) Grant Chapel
Rob & Sherrie Brown (W) East Highway
Tres & Kate Sansom (W) Highland Lakes
Donnie & Linda Jackson (W) First Cedar Valley
Terri Young (S-8) First Temple
Francis & Elva Chase (W) Pershing Park
Billy Anderson (B) Home Coming
Eliseo & Julia Arriaga (W) Primera Belton
Justin Childers (S-3) Miller Heights
Harlan Haines (S-19) First Troy
Sue Flynn (B) 3C Cowboy Fellowship
Edye Roseur (B) Light House
Helen Crooks (S-5) Pershing Park
Steve Murabito (B) County Line
Craig Pearson (S-17) First Belton
Joe Rogers (B) Elm Grove
Kathleen Barnett (B) Dyess Grove
Mildred Butler (B) Westside
Mark Sibley (S-7) First Trimmier
Christal Ellison (S-14) First Temple
Carrie Trees (B) First Troy
Kyle Shipp (S-1) First Bartlett
Michael Rinker (B) Solid Rock
Michael Easter (B) Corinth Missionary
Sarah Robeson (S-5) First Belton
Tim Kemp (S-15) Canyon Creek
Sean & Mary Vallee (W) Crystal Lake
Phil & Teresa Powell (W) Canyon Creek
OJ & Betty Ward (W) Dyess Grove
Bob Crowder (B) Keys Valley
Linda Davis (B) First Responders
Ken & Becky Adams (W) Lifeway Fellowship
Georgia Lewis (B) BBA
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Have you ever
gotten an E-Mail
from God?
Testimony
from
one
of
the
“Experiencing God” weekend volunteers at
Soldiers of the Cross Cowboy Fellowship.
“Texanna was talking to the children on
Saturday morning about how God talks to
us (just as the adults were discussing inside). Suddenly little Shannon who is in
pre-kindergarten asked, "How do I know if
God is talking to me.?"
I said, "That is a very good question.
Many people ask that question." Before I
could say more, Gradden said, "Do you
know what a mail box is?" Shannon
nodded. Gradden proceeded, "Your heart
is like a mailbox, and God sends you a
letter, and you know it is from Him."
WOW!
Later that afternoon while I was the
discussion leader of a small adult group,
there was a moment in the discussion
when it was the perfect time to say, "I do
not know any of you nor how you might
be related to each other or any of the
children, but I just must tell you how
Texanna designed some materials for
children which goes along with the things
the adults have been learning but on a
child's level.
Then I told the story about the mailbox.
Suddenly one of the ladies said, "I am
Shannon's mother. Now something makes
more sense. Just before lunch, my
daughter came up to me and asked,
'Mommy, have you ever gotten an e-mail
from God?'"
Betty Kelsey
"How do I know if God is
talking to me.?"
Your heart is like a
mailbox, and God sends you a letter,
and you know it is from Him."
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Counseling
Services
Are you fun loving, out-going, energetic and missions minded?
Do you want to help spread the good news of Jesus Christ and have a great
time doing it?
If this sounds like you (or someone you know) we are looking for 6 young
people to spend the summer doing missions right here in our area.
The Bell Baptist Association (BBA) will provide a $1,350 scholarship for each
summer missionary (SMs). SMs will serve a 9 to 10 week period. On field expenses
such as lodging (for any SM who does not live locally), some meals and ministry
related costs will be provided by the places served or BBA. SMs are responsible for
transportation to and from the field (you will go in pairs, so only one of team will
need their own wheels). SMs will be performing various duties for the churches
requesting their assistance, but the following are some of the duties performed by
previous SMs: Assist with VBS, Music or Sports Camps, planning and preparing for
summer activities, assisting with Backyard Bible Clubs, participating in missions
trips, park outreach, apartment ministry, Super Saturday events and camping
retreats.
Qualifications: Show evidence of growing as a disciple, be 17 by May 1st, 2016,
be active in or affiliated with a Bell Baptist Association Church, participate in the
application/interview process. (Applications taken thru February 27th.)
If you, or someone you know would
be interested in being a
Summer Missionary contact
Kathy Diaz at BBA
254-939-0761 or
[email protected]
Excerpt from a THANK YOU card from one of our previous SM’s
…”I have been invited to go to a discovery weekend for Go Now
Missions. I appreciate your support as I move forward in this process.
It is exciting and scary! Honestly, I do not think I would be where I am
today applying for this position without having served as a BBA Summer
Missionary the past two summers. From speaking in VBS rotation with
over 170 kids to approaching someone on the beach and being able to
share the gospel using a salvation bracelet. I have been stretched and
challenged in many ways that have deepened my desire for all people to
know Him and to take action in those opportunities. Thank you for
allowing me to serve as a BBA Summer Missionary, and know that I will
take all I have learned with me as I continue to move on into this new
journey off the map!”
Colleen
Bell Baptist Association is offering
counseling services at the association
office.
These
services
include
individual, couples, family, and group
counseling. We are also available to
do seminars on multiple subjects at
your church including Child Abuse
awareness and recognition, marriage
enrichment, and financial planning.
We are able to prepare for other
subjects as needed. We have two
counselors helping with this ministry.
Services are provided on a slidingscale according to individual needs
which is still at a rate lower than most
therapists in the area. Referrals from
leaders in the association are appreciated. Services are available during the
week in the evenings.
Contact Information:
Rhonda Ramirez, LPC
254-231-2690 or e-mail at
[email protected]
Nidal Pascoe, LPC
254-231-1520 or email at
[email protected]
Free Books &
Resources
We have an entire closet FULL of
books, resources and materials that
are FREE to anyone who can use
them. These are materials that have
been donated by our churches, and
we would love to pass them on to
you. There are Bible study books,
leaders guides, commentaries,
leaders kits and much, much more.
(We even have VBS kits and
decorations from previous years )
Come by the association offices
Mon thru Thurs 8:00-4:00 or
Fri 8:00-12:00.
These materials are shelved and
easily accessible.
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Feb - Mar 2016
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Bell Baptist Association
PO Box 1447 - Belton TX 76513 - 254-939-0761
[email protected] - www.bellchurches.com
We would like to encourage everyone who can, to please
join us at the BBA Missions Center in the Moon Bldg at
UMHB every Tuesday at two o’clock for prayer. We are
praying for revival in our hearts, homes and churches.
Director of Missions : Tom Henderson - [email protected]
Administration & Prison Ministry Coordinator :
Kathy Diaz - [email protected]
Financial Administrator :
Barbara Springer - [email protected]
Counselors : Nidal Pascoe, MA, LPC - [email protected]
Rhonda Ramirez , LPC - [email protected]
Bi-vocational Consultant : Larry Givens - [email protected]
Office Support : Ralph Montgomery, Pat Pate, Penny Reveile &
UMHB Student Worker: Georgia Lewis - [email protected]
Texas Baptist Men Activities
February
1 Cans For Kids Collection - First Baptist Belton (NEW HOURS) 11:00-1:00
10 WMU Retired Ministers & Missionaries Luncheon - BBA Missions Center 11:30
29 Breakfast or Lunch with Michael Gott where you can discuss challenges and opportunities for Evangelism in our area. Monday or Tuesday call BBA to reserve a seat.
March
1 Breakfast or Lunch with Michael Gott where you can discuss challenges and opportunities for Evangelism in our area. Monday or Tuesday call BBA to reserve a seat.
1 BBA Evangelism Rally with evangelist Michael Gott - First Belton 6:30-8:30
4-5 Experiencing God Weekend at Women’s Prison in Gatesville
6-13 Week of Prayer for North American Missions - Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
14-18 Spring Break (most local schools)
20 BBA Bible Drill & Speakers Tournament - Lifeway Fellowship 1:00
25 Good Friday (BBA Offices Closed)
27 Easter
R.A./ Challenger State Basketball
Tournament
Belton High School, March 5th 7:00-4:00
WILD Camp
Latham Springs Baptist Encampment.
March 11-13
Boys and Men Fellowship
Fly Fishing!
And many other activities!
For more information on either of these events
contact Bryan Davis at254-541-0975 or go to
the TBM Website at www.texasbaptistmen.org.
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