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Churches Connecting for God’s Glory

Baptist Associations 7103 DeSiard Street Monroe LA 71203

Phone: 318.537.9548 Fax: 318.537.9581

Jerry W. Price Associational Missionary

Glenda Suggs Ministry Assistant

Email:

office@nelba.net jerryprice@nelba.net

Website: www.nelba.net

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Church Leadership

Dinner and Workshop

Tuesday, August 13

6:30 P.M.

First Baptist Church West Monroe

Workshops include …

Meal reservations required by August 8. Call 318.537.9548 or email office@nelba.net

to make your reservations! This event is FREE!

� Annual Church Profile

� Children’s Ministry

� Evangelism

� Music Ministers

� Pastors/Staff/Deacons

� Senior Adults � Stewardship/Finance � Sunday School Directors � WMU/Women’s Ministry � Youth/Student Leaders

Week of Prayer for Associational Missions

and R. David Terry Offering

August 11 – 18

Missions begin at home! That’s one reason that associational missions is so important. The association does mission work here in our home area.

Whether it’s a bass tournament where 7 were saved or a food and clothing distribution center were hundreds are reached each week to a college cam-pus reaching out to young people from around the world or churches coming together to aid tornado victims in Oklahoma or a Baptist School where children can pray and have Bible study daily or a Senior Adult Fall Revival that brings hundreds together for worship or a Block Party Trailer being used to share Jesus or 2500+ students gathering for Youth Impact and lead-ing their friends to Christ to churches worshipping together … our associa-tion does much to reach out to others!

Do you want to know more about your association? Call 318.537.9548 and we will come and share a special presenta-tion with your church!

Promotional materials are available for

the Week of Prayer! Please call!

Congratulations on your August anniversary!

� Valerie Barley, graphic designer ~ 3 years ~ North Monroe, Monroe

� Barry Blanton, discipleship pastor ~ 11 years ~ Cedar Crest, West Monroe

� Dorothy Britton, secretary ~ 6 years ~ Jerusalem, Calhoun � Kenneth Clark, minister to children and preschool ~ 8 years ~

North Monroe, Monroe � Robbie Freeman, music minister ~ 10 years ~ Lakeshore,

Monroe � Toby Frost, executive pastor ~ 6 years ~ First, West Monroe � Dennis Hensley, Jr., pastor ~ 6 years ~ Ouachita, West Monroe � Linda Hill, secretary ~ 4 years ~ Mt. Vernon, West Monroe � Parker Lee, student minister ~ 4 years ~ North Monroe, Monroe � Gil Martin, counseling and pastoral care pastor ~ 14 years ~

First, West Monroe � Waylon McCormick, music minister ~ 16 years ~ Ouachita,

West Monroe � Summer McCullough, worship assistant ~ 1 year ~ First, West

Monroe � Chad Merrell, campus pastor ~ 2 years ~ First West Fairbanks,

Sterlington � Rhonda Moody, outreach specialist ~ 4 years ~ First, West

Monroe � Glenn Naylor, minister of music and outreach ~ 1 year ~ Mt.

Vernon, West Monroe � Andrew Osakue, Broaden Horizons director ~ 1 year ~ First,

West Monroe � Amber Roberts, outreach associate ~ 2 years ~ First, West

Monroe � Charlotte Rogers, secretary ~ 12 years ~ Ridge Avenue, West

Monroe � Karen Sammons, co-director ~ 11 years ~ Ray of Hope

Ministries, Monroe/West Monroe � Michael Sammons, co-director ~ 11 years ~ Ray of Hope

tries, Monroe/West Monroe � Ron Thomas, education minister ~ 7 years ~ First, Swartz � Gary Traylor, pastor ~ 10 years ~ New Hope, Jones � Chris Trombatore, middle school pastor ~ 1 year ~ First, West

Monroe

As we enter the associational budget plan-ning process for 2013 – 14 in both Northeast and Morehouse associations, it is essential that we review the vision and purpose of our cooper-ative partnership. God created us as social beings, and nothing is more natural than for us to congregate and associate. Churches have a history of voluntarily interacting with each other. Collective activity is a powerful force that has the poten-tial of bringing glory to God, encouragement to Christians, and

the defeat of evil.

The local Baptist Association serves as a support system for its member churches. It is not merely a segment of a denomina-tional hierarchy. It is a functional entity that has the local church as its focus. The association, as a support system, is designed to enhance the work of pastors, staff, other ministers, and congre-gations in general. The association equips, assists, motivates, and empowers local churches to carry out their God-given man-date to spread the Gospel to all the world. In this way, churches do not give part of their resources to the Association, but

through the Association.

An association of churches cooperating together can do more for the Lord’s work than a single church working alone. The local association is not the primary focus, but rather the Lord, His people, and His congregations working together to accom-plish more. Rick Robbins, a fellow Director of Missions writes, “the primary feature of the local Baptist Association is its’

spiritual life, not its’ organizational structure.”

The Baptist association is a voluntary organization. Baptist churches willingly seek to join with other Baptist churches for the purpose of prayer, ministries, training, fellowship, doctrinal emphasis, missions, and ultimately working together to spread

the Gospel in our area and beyond.

As your church plans its budget this year, please consider increasing the amount given to carry out the work of the associ-ation. Remember we stand strong against the evil of our day when we band together for the sake of the Gospel. Your local association is only as effective as the support it receives from

2013 R. David Terry Offering

Receipts: $2,490.00 (as of July 23, 2013)

Balance on Loan: $318,267.39 (as of June 23, 2013)

From the Associational Missionary, Jerry W. PriceJerry W. PriceJerry W. PriceJerry W. Price

It’s a boy! Congratulations to Blake and Kellie Davis on the birth

of their son, Hudson Lane. He was born on June 11

and weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz. Blake serves as contemporary

worship minister at North Monroe Baptist Church,

Monroe.

Attention Clerks/Secretaries/Pastors Attention Clerks/Secretaries/Pastors

Annual Church Profile (ACP) packets will be mailed beginning August 1. Watch for a large white envelope. Morehouse Association ACPs will

also be distributed in August. If you do not receive your report,

please call Glenda at 318.537.9548.

Thank you for your help & cooperation, Glenda Suggs and Sharon Creasy,

Associational Clerks

Jerusalem, Calhoun—Homecoming is Sunday, August 18 at 11 A.M. Revival services are planned for August 19 – 21 at 7 P.M. with Rev. Adrian Nelson, pastor of Woodlawn Baptist Church, Farmerville, leading. Everyone is invited! Mt. Vernon, West Monroe—Homecoming is Sunday, August 18 beginning at 10:15 A.M. Speaker will be Lynn Riley, former youth minister, with Ben Waites in concert. A covered dish lunch will follow the service. A special invitation is extended to former members and friends! First, Sterlington—Welcome to Austin Hacker, music minister! J. E. Brown resigned as pastor. New Chapel Hill, West Monroe—Julie Cappo resigned as children’s minister to accept a school teaching position. Trinity, West Monroe—Free organ. Call the church at 318.325.8271 and leave a message.

Positions Available …

Pastor—Northeast: Clark Springs, First Swartz, First West Monroe, Good Hope, Loch Arbor Morehouse: Bonita, Bonita Road, Oak Hill, South Side Music—Northeast: Lighthouse Morehouse: Cherry Ridge, White Avenue Youth-----Northeast: Agape Bible, Cheniere, Highland Secretary—Northeast: McClendon, New Hope Nursery Worker—Northeast: New Hope

ULM BCM—The Baptist Collegiate Ministry is seeking a part time Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper. For more information or to apply, contact Angie Shepherd at 318.343.4359 or email her at an-gies@ulmbcm.com.

Deadline: August 15 is the deadline for the Sept. Connection. Email your church news to office@nelba.net or call 318.537.9548. Thanks!

Churches Connecting

Sunday School Directors, Teachers, Age Group Leaders, and Pastors are invited to the Regional Sunday School Conference

Saturday, September 21Saturday, September 21Saturday, September 21

8:30 8:30 8:30 A.M. A.M. A.M. ––– 12:05 12:05 12:05 P.M.P.M.P.M.

Cost: $15 in advance $20 at the doorCost: $15 in advance $20 at the doorCost: $15 in advance $20 at the door

McClendon Baptist Church Speaker: Philip Robertson 206 Downing Pines Rd. Pastor, Philadelphia Baptist Church West Monroe LA 71292 DeVille, Louisiana

For more information contact the Association Center Phone: 318.537.9548 or email office@nelba.net

Watch your mail for a conference brochure!Watch your mail for a conference brochure!Watch your mail for a conference brochure!

Senior Adult Fall Revival and Youth Impact coming up!

• Senior Adult Fall Progressive Revival is September 23, 24 and 25 from 10 A.M. – 12 NOON. Dr. Jim Futral, executive director of the Mississippi Baptist Conven-tion is the guest speaker. Darris Waren, minister of worship at Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe, will lead the music and worship. Host churches are

First, Swartz on Monday; Ridge Avenue, West Mon-

roe on Tuesday; and Calvary, Monroe on Wednes-

day. Lunch will be available each day for $5 per person. Attention singers: choir rehearsals will be held on Sunday, September 22 at 4 P.M. at Fair Park Baptist Church and at 9:20 A.M. at each host church. Darris invites you to come sing!

• Youth Impact is September 23, 24 and 25 at 6:30 P.M. at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Speaker will be Ryan Fontenot with music by the Jeff Johnson Band. Plan for a charge at the door.

You’re invited to these conferences!

� Who will write the final chapter of your life? You … or a judge? Every Christian should address this question as a part of overall stewardship of their assets. The Louisiana Baptist Foundation can assist you in proper planning so that you may bless others beyond your lifetime. Find out more about Estate Stewardship at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun on August 10 from 9 A.M. until 12 NOON.

� Living Proof Live Simulcast with Beth Moore and Travis Cottrell, worship leader, is September 14 at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe. Admission is FREE! Childcare and lunch provided. Register online at www.newchapelhillbaptist.com. Deadline to register is September 9.

� SALT = Strategic Answers to Life’s Thoughts: Apolo-

getics Conference is September 14 – 15 at First, Monroe. Registration: $10 per person. Speakers include Greg Koukl, Jay Watts, Bob Stewart and Patty Tunnicliffe. For more information or to register call 318.325.3126 or go to www.firstmonroe.com.

Love and Sympathy are extended to:

Lyle and Lisa Antley and family in the death of their son, Austin

Antley. Lisa serves as children’s director at Mt. Vernon Baptist

Church, West Monroe.

Kevin and Diane Stewart and family in the death of Kevin’s

father, Hoyt Stewart who lived in Arkansas. Kevin serves as pastor

of McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe.

Everett Geis, Sr. and family in the death of his wife, Pat. Everett

served as pastor of Victory Baptist Church, Monroe and Mt.

Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe

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Events to remember ... Morehouse Association August 2013 1 Executive Board meeting, 7 P.M., Oak Hill, Bastrop 8 Administrative Team Meeting, 10 A.M., Association Center, Monroe 11-18 Week of Prayer for Associational Missions and R. David Terry Offering

September 2013 15-22 Week of Prayer for State Missions and Georgia Barnette Offering 21 ENGAGE, Regional Sunday School Leadership con- ference, 8:30 A.M., McClendon, West Monroe. Details inside!

Northeast Association August 2013 1 Nominating Committee Meeting, 10 A.M., Association Center, Monroe

8 Administrative Team Meeting, 10 A.M., Association Center, Monroe 8 Retired Ministers Fellowship, 11:15 A.M., Catfish Cabin, Monroe 11-18 Week of Prayer for Associational Missions and R. David Terry Offering

13 Church Leadership Dinner and Workshop, 6:30 P.M., First, West Monroe. Reservations needed! 19 Pastor/Staff Fellowship, 11:30 A.M., First, Calhoun 22 Finance Committee Meeting, 10 A.M., Association Center, Monroe 26 WMU Meeting, 6 P.M., Association Center, Monroe

September 2013 12 Finance Committee Meeting, 10 A.M., Association Center, Monroe 12 Retired Ministers Fellowship, 11:15 A.M., Catfish

Cabin, Monroe 15-22 Week of Prayer for State Missions and Georgia Barnette Offering

16 Executive Board Meeting, 10:30 A.M., Lakeshore, Monroe

16 Pastor/Staff Fellowship, 11:30 A.M., Lakeshore, Monroe 21 ENGAGE, Regional Sunday School Leadership con- ference, 8:30 A.M., McClendon, West Monroe. 23-25 Sr. Adult Fall Progressive Revival, 10 A.M. Details inside on host churches, speakers, lunch, etc. 23-25 Youth Impact, 6:30 P.M., First, West Monroe.

Louisiana Baptist Convention August 2013

2-3 Music/Drama Festival, Calvary, Alexandria 4 Social Issues Sunday 10 Connected, First, Minden 11 Student Evangelism Day 18-24 Worship Music Week 24 Connected, Kingsville, Ball

September 2013 15-22 Week of Prayer for State Missions and Georgia Barnette Offering 24 Executive Board Meeting, Tall Timbers

For details or to verify status of LBC events, call 1.800.622.6549 or log on to www.lbc.org.

Plan now to participate! � Week of Prayer for Associational Missions

and R. David Terry Offering

� Church Leadership Dinner and Workshop

� Engage, Sunday School Leadership event

� Senior Adult Progressive Fall Revival

� Youth Impact

Be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in

love, as Christ loved us. Ephesians 5:1-2 NRSV