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

June 2019

The C

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Northeast Louisiana and Morehouse

Baptist Associations

Vacation Bible School Dates Announced!

Church Date Time

Mt. Vernon June 2–7 6:00–8:30 P.M. Bethel, W. Monroe June 3–7 6:00–8:30 P.M.

Cedar Crest June 3–7 8:30 A.M.–12 NOON Cypress—Children’s VBS June 3–7 5:30–8:00 P.M.

First, W. Monroe June 3–7 9:00 A.M.–12 NOON North Monroe, Monroe June 3–7 8:30 A.M.–12 NOON

Cheniere June 9–13 5:30–8:00 P.M.

Cherry Ridge, Bastrop June 9–13 5:00–8:00 P.M.

Loch Arbor June 9–14 6:00–8:30 P.M.

McClendon June 10–13 6:00–8:00 P.M.

Bonita Road, Bastrop June 10–14 6:00–9:00 P.M.

Cypress—Youth VBS June 10–14 5:30–8:00 P.M.

Fair Park June 10–14 8:30 A.M.–12 NOON First, Calhoun June 10–14 9:00 A.M.–12 NOON Highland June 10–14 8:00 A.M.–12 NOON North Monroe, Bastrop June 10–14 5:30–8:30 P.M.

Bayou Oaks June 17–20 9:00 A.M.–12 NOON First West Fairbanks June 17–20 6:00–8:00 P.M.

New Chapel Hill June 17–21 8:30 A.M.–12 NOON

Bethel, Bastrop June 24–28 9:00 – 11:30 A.M. Greater New Antioch June 24–28 5:00–8:00 P.M.

Lakeshore June 24–28 8:30 A.M.–12 NOON

Ouachita July 8–12 6:00–8:30 P.M.

Parkview July 15–18 8:30 A.M.–12 NOON Ridge Avenue July 15–19 5:30–8:30 P.M.

Victory July 28–31 5:30–8:00 P.M.

First West Calhoun July 31–Aug 2 6:00–8:00 P.M.

The annual

Southern Baptist Convention

June 11 – 12

Birmingham, Alabama

Morning Service: 8 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. Afternoon Service: 2:30 – 6:15 P.M.

Everyone is invited!

To vote you must be elected as a Messenger by your church and have a Messenger Card.

WMU Annual Meeting June 9 – 10

Birmingham, AL

Pray for the Convention!

Congratulations on your June anniversary!

From the Associational

Missionary Jerry W. Price

Randy Burdeaux, pastor ~ 10 years ~ Mt. Vernon, West Monroe

Mary Ann Butler, secretary ~ 14 years ~ Lakeshore, Monroe

Beth Chandler, education minister ~ 34 years ~ Lakeshore, Monroe

Scarlyte Collette, children’s minister ~ 2 years ~ First, Swartz

Kelli DeBord, lead pastor’s administrative assistant, 5 years ~ First, West Monroe

Aaron Dickinson, pastor ~ 4 years ~ First, Swartz James Doughty, pastor ~ 3 years ~ First, Monroe Jarrett Fix, associate pastor and student pastor ~ 8 years

~ Cedar Crest ~ West Monroe Jay George, singles pastor ~ 10 years ~ North Monroe,

Monroe. He also serves as director for the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Extension in our area.

Scottie Gray, pastor ~ 2 years ~ New Hope, Monroe Garrett Henson, preteen ministry associate ~ 1 year ~

North Monroe, Monroe DeWayne Kelly, youth minister ~ 3 years ~ Oak Grove,

Eros Larry Linson, pastor ~ 12 years ~ Highland Park, Monroe Taylor Lollis, office assistant ~ 1 year ~ First West

Counseling Center Chad McClurg, director ~ 6 years ~ Baptist Collegiate

Ministry, University of Louisiana, Monroe David McCormick, missions pastor ~ 8 years ~ North

Monroe, Monroe Waylon McCormick, associate pastor/worship leader ~

2 years ~ Ouachita, West Monroe Jeff McPherson, facilities manager ~ 1 year ~ North

Monroe, Monroe Connie Powell, finance director ~ 18 years ~ First, West

Monroe John Russell, pastor ~ 1 year ~ Greater New Antioch,

Monroe Kevin Stewart, lead pastor ~ 7 years ~ McClendon, West

Monroe Lori Tullos, youth minister ~ 4 years ~ Clark Springs, Eros Neil Wigley, pastor ~ 5 years ~ Oak Grove, Eros Amanda Wilson, children’s minister ~ 3 years ~ First,

Calhoun

Summer 2019 is upon us! Opportunities abound as the churches of Northeast Louisiana and Morehouse associations gear up for this

adventuresome time of Vacation Bible Schools, mission trips, summer camps, and a host of other events and activities. Please keep your Associational Center informed of the exciting ways God moves in and through your congregation. We are anxious to hear and want to rejoice with you in the work God is doing in these times of incredible opportunity. If we can assist in any way, please contact us. One of Southern Baptists’ major events occurs in June each year. It is the time set aside to celebrate what it means to be a Southern Baptist. Our annual Southern Baptist Convention will be held in Birmingham, Alabama on June 11 – 12. The theme for this year is GOSPEL: Above All taken from 1 Corinthians 15:3 – 4. The convention provides occasion to hear reports of our cooperative work plus innovative ways to reach our world that is lost without Jesus. Updated information on the current strategies of the SBC entities will be presented and messengers will be given the opportunity to hear some powerful preaching from convention leaders. The Southern Baptist Convention also provides a time to enjoy fellowship with missions partners from around the globe. It is my hope that many of our churches will provide for their pastors and leaders to attend and participate. As we all share in the vast array of summer activities let me say again, thank you so much for your faithful support of associational missions. Remember, we can accomplish much more for the Kingdom of God as we network our resources and build lasting relationships among our congregations. Wishing you a refreshing and fruitful summer!

2019 R. David Terry Offering

$1,284.05 as of May 20, 2019

Balance on Building Loan:

$99,546.45 as of May 20, 2019

With Sympathy

Love and sympathy are extended to Beverly

Shoemaker and family in the death of her mother,

Sherry Sims. Mrs. Sims served as an International

Mission Board missionary to Ghana, West Africa

for many years. Beverly serves as secretary at

Highland Baptist Church, West Monroe.

Churches Connecting

Liberty, Calhoun—Welcome to Chad Jackson, pastor! He will begin June 1. Clark Springs, Eros—Welcome to Bodie Spicer, interim pastor! Highland, West Monroe—June Etier retired as secretary after serving over 51 years! Welcome to Beverly Shoemaker who is the new secretary! Ridge Avenue, West Monroe—Charlotte Rogers and Jean Gianaris are retiring. Charlotte served for 18 years as secretary and Jean served for 45 years as financial secretary. Thank you ladies! Mt. Vernon, West Monroe—Bobby Blasingame resigned as student minister to accept the same position at Crossgate Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Parkview, Monroe—Kick-off Party for VBS is Sunday, July 14 at 5 P.M. VBS is July 15 – 18 with Family Night Program and Supper on Thursday, July 18 at 6 P.M.

Highland, West Monroe—VBS is June 10 – 14 from 8 A.M. to 12 NOON. Early drop off is available at 7:30 A.M.

Preschool 4 through Grade 8 are invited. Victory, Monroe—One set of aluminum stadium seats for sale. $800. Like new. We don’t have room for them. Contact Phyllis at the church at 318.345.0943. Mt. Vernon, West Monroe—Seeking a full-time student minister. Send resumes to Student Minister Search Committee, 215 Mt. Vernon Ch. Rd., West Monroe LA 71292.

Positions Available: Pastor—Northeast: Berean, Clark Springs, Emmanuel Morehouse: Greenacres Music—Northeast: First Swartz, Peniel, Victory Morehouse: Bethel Youth—Northeast: Mt. Vernon, New Hope, Ouachita Children—Northeast: Cheniere Receptionist—Northeast: First, West Monroe

Connection Deadline: June 15!

Campus Cottage Parents Needed!

Louisiana Baptist Children's Home & Family Ministries, Monroe, Louisiana

Husband and wife team needed. Full-time position includes salary, benefits, paid vacation and training. Provide love, care, and hope in Christ to children in need. Applicants should not have children living at home under the age of 18. Must have a sense of call and commitment to a ministry of service to children and be an active member of a local Southern Baptist church. Please send resume to Dr. Perry Hancock at phancock@lbch.org or Susan Nolan at snolan@lbch.org or mail to PO Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211-4196.

4th Annual Progressive

5 Church Revival

August 4 – 8

Sunday 6 P.M. Oak Hill Baptist Church Speaker: Ken Ronaghan Pastor: Andy Myrick

Monday 7 P.M. New Friendship Baptist Church Speaker: Andy Myrick Pastor: Todd Wooden

Tuesday 7 P.M. Bonita Baptist Church Speaker: Todd Wooden Pastor: Ken Ronaghan

Wednesday 7 P.M. Horseshoe Baptist Church Speaker: Luther Sanson Pastor: Bob Lonadier

Thursday 7 P.M. Twin Oaks Baptist Church Speaker: Bob Lonadier Pastor: Luther Sanson

It’s a Girl for the Price Family!

Congratulations to Jerry and Suzanne Price on the birth of their 18th grandchild, Emmeline Jane, on April 24. She weighed 7 pounds and 7 ounces. Proud parents are Brandon and Jennifer (Price)

Eppinette. She is also welcomed by big brother, Weston, and big sister, Vivienne. Jerry serves as associational missionary for Northeast and Morehouse Baptist associations

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Events to remember ... Morehouse Association

June 2019 9-10 WMU SBC Annual Meeting, Birmingham, AL 11-12 Southern Baptist Convention, Birmingham, AL 16 Father’s Day

July 2019 4 Independence Day

Northeast Association

June 2019 9-10 WMU SBC Annual Meeting, Birmingham, AL 11-12 Southern Baptist Convention, Birmingham, AL 13 Retired Ministers Fellowship, 11:15 A.M., Catfish Cabin, Monroe 16 Father’s Day 24 Pastor/Staff Fellowship, 11:30 A.M., Associations Center, Monroe

July 2019 4 Independence Day. Associations Center closed. 11 Retired Ministers Fellowship, 11:15 A.M., Catfish Cabin, Monroe 18 Finance Committee Meeting, 2 P.M., Associations Center, Monroe 22 Executive Board Meeting, 10:30 A.M., Ridge Avenue, West Monroe 22 Pastor/Staff Fellowship, 11:30 A.M., Ridge Avenue, West Monroe

Louisiana Baptists

June 2019 9-10 WMU SBC Annual Meeting, Birmingham, AL 10-13 Kids Summer Camp I, Tall Timbers, Woodworth 11-12 Southern Baptist Convention, Birmingham, AL 16 Father’s Day 17-20 Kids Summer Camp 2, Tall Timbers, Woodworth 20-22 Champion’s Camp, Tall Timbers, Woodworth 25 State WMU Council Meeting, Baptist Building, Alexandria 27-29 High Pursuit Youth Camp, Tall Timbers, Woodworth

July 2019 1-5 Clear Camp 1, Tall Timbers, Woodworth 4 Independence Day 8-12 Clear Camp II, Tall Timbers, Woodworth 15-19 Clear Camp III, Tall Timbers, Woodworth 19-20 Childhood Education Workshop, North, TBD 22-25 Childhood Mission Camp, Tall Timbers, Woodworth 29-Aug 1 Kids Summer Camp 3, Tall Timbers, Woodworth 30 Louisiana Baptist Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting, Baptist Building, Alexandria

For more information or to verify status of Louisiana Baptists

events, call 1.800.622.6549 or log onto www.louisianabaptists.org.

June 16

Your heavenly Father

knows your needs.

He will always give

you all you need

from day to day.

Luke 12:30-31 TLB