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NEWS FROM THE BSM. . .

Dear Family,

Where to start? Let’s start with Beach Reach! First off, a huge thank you to everyone who donated stuff to our garage sale. We had our most successful garage sale yet this year raising $2400 toward the trip. Thanks to East Paris Baptist for use of the van again this year and saving the best for last, thanks to all of you who faithfully prayed all week long! When people are faithful to share the Word, the Holy Spirit is faithful to move! There were approximately 850 students participate this year (8 from PJC). This is the largest group we have ever had. The Texas Baptist Men had two feeding units on the Island serving free pancakes and there were many “winter Texans” who stayed behind to help serve the Beach Reachers as we served the Beach Goers. Altogether we served over 11,000 pancakes, gave 17,316 rides, 52 people got baptized in the gulf and 154 people came to know Jesus Christ as their savior. I don’t have the numbers for it but I know our team personally prayed with nearly every person who got on our van and we were able to encourage many people who knew Christ in their faith walk with Him. It’s always great to see how God moves not only in the lives of the students we are on the Island to minister to, but also how He moves in the hearts of the students ministering. Please pray for them as they are back in the swing of school and routine that the Holy Spirit would prompt them to continue what they started the week of spring break!

We have several things upcoming involving the BSM. One of our goals as a team coming back from South Padre is to set up on campus every week and give out free doughnuts and coffee and use that as an opportunity to visit with students and share the gospel. We also have the goal of one day before the end of the semester to set up a prayer tent and pray with anyone who wants prayer. We will also continue our normal routine of Free Monday Lunch, Bible Study and game nights. Several of our students have committed to participating as counselors during the crusade and are working on making plans to participate in both the Kid’s camp and our South Dakota Mission Trip. Coming this fall we have scheduled a collegiate revival event. We are going to target the college and college age students. Please be in prayer as I work out the details for all this to happen.

Trying to push forward with the mission of evangelism, I thought it appropriate that I share my daily devotional with you by Billy Graham: Jesus is Alive! “Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.” John 14:19 ESV For personal Christianity, the resurrection is all-important. There is a vital interrelation to the existence of Christianity itself, as well as to the individual believer, in the message of the Gospel. The Swiss theologian, Karl Barth, said, “Do you want to believe in the living Christ? We may believe in Him only if we believe in His corporeal resurrec-tion. This is the content of the New Testament. We are always free to reject it, but not to modify it, nor to pretend that the New Testament tells something else. We may accept or refuse the message, but we may not change it.” Christianity as a system of truth collapses if the resurrection is rejected. That Jesus rose from the dead is one of the foundation stones of our faith. Daily Prayer: Lord, let me live today with the constant thought that You are alive!

Living God, Loving Life,

Scott Powell, BSM Director 903-246-1364

Alice Ann White RRVBA WMU Director

903.632.5681

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Surrender, Sacrifice, Serve!! As we look to Easter and the wonderful promise that it brings to us as God’s children, it should help us to want to surrender our lives and make the sacrifices necessary to serve our Lord in the way He leads us. We are yoked together with Jesus. Let’s REJOICE!

CIA Day on March 5th was wonderful with children from 7 churches. The children laughed and listen to Kolby King, a child evangelist. After he spoke, they rotated through 6 activities. We had 7 students from East Texas Baptist University and a missionary couple living in Marshall while on state side. Three of the students were from Africa, two had been on mission trips, and two directed the games. The missionaries shared their experiences serving in South America. A hot dog lunch was served. The mission outreach for the day was packing 609 Operation Christmas Child boxes, and bringing $192.09 in change to be donated to OCC.

We encouraged you to collect needed items for the Paris Pregnancy Center. Fourteen churches participated with close to 650 items and over $2,000 in money collected. Thanks for your contributions!

Don’t forget our WMU Leadership Team meeting on April 4 at 6:00 PM. This is a change from our regular meeting time. We are trying a night meeting to see if this is more convenient for those who attend. Church WMU Directors, Women’s Ministry Leaders and Key Women from our churches are welcome. Come join in and see what we are planning.

JOY ON THE JOURNEY WITH "SEASONED" SAINTS by Gloria Parker, RRVBA Senior Adults Director

Thank YOU LORD, for the magnificent music of the Easter Season reminding us that JESUS is ALIVE and STILL IN CONTROL!!! The RRV Old Fashioned Hymn Singers ~ 21 strong ~ were blessed to sing to and with the precious residents of Colonial Lodge and Heritage House. We look forward to Thursday, April 14. Come sing with us at 9:30 am at Springlake BC and go... We are so sorry that Cooper FBC will NOT be able to Host our August 1 Senior Adult VBS. But the Lord always provides ALL we need even before we know we have a need, doesn't He! New to our RRVBA, Pastor Duane Falk and Wife Kristy, and NOVICE Church Family have invited us there. So be sure to change your calendars to Aug. 1st - Novice BC; 8th - Springlake; 15th - Immanuel; 22nd - South Side; and 29th - FBC Paris. Let's ALL share with our Novice Church Family some of the blessings we've enjoyed these past 11 years and welcome them ON BOARD! Host Churches, the Planning Meet-ing at the RRVBA office to receive them. August is fast approaching. FREE ~ The 28th Annual Norvell Slater Senior Adult Hymn Sing will be Friday, April 15 at the Patty and Bo Pilgrim Chapel of Dallas Baptist University at 2:00 pm, with the Pre-Hymn Sing Concert at 1:30 pm by the Silver Serenaders of Texas. Nearly 1,000 Senior Adults each year enjoy this marvelous time of singing and fellowship. Norvell Sla-ter served for more than 40 years as Host of Sunday radio's "Hymns We Love." Bro. Billy Norris of South Side BC has generously offered one of their vans to transport us to DBU. If more vans are needed, EPBC and Paris FBC may be able to use theirs, too. We NEED to know ASAP, so we'll have enough transportation. May 1st is SENIOR ADULT DAY "Surrendered to Serve." Sing the Seniors Version of "Jesus Loves Me." This special day provides an opportunity to: express appreciation to Senior Saints for their service in the Kingdom of God and their contributions to the work of the church; observe how they use their spiritual gifts; make other age groups aware of the blessings of Senior Adults; thank those who are faithful in attendance and participa-tion; and praise God for their past and present contributions.

PRAY for the Peace of Jerusalem, and Keep looking UP, "Seasoned" Saints ~ JESUS THE PRINCE OF PEACE IS COMING BACK SOON!

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FBC DEPORT

FBC DETROIT

FBC PARIS

FBC ROXTON

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GRAHAM ST.

HOWLAND

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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

FRIDAY, APRIL 1: Session #1— Sunday School Growth Conference with Josh Hunt, Mt. Olive, 7:00 pm

SATURDAY, APRIL 2: Session #2—Sunday School Growth Conference with Josh Hunt, Mt. Olive, 8:30 am

SATURDAY, APRIL 2: VBS Training, Friendly Baptist Church, Tyler Cost: $10 (Call Margaret Melton for more information)

MONDAY, APRIL 4: Ladies’ Retreat Meeting, RRVBA, 5:00 pm

MONDAY, APRIL 4: WMU Leadership Team Meeting, RRVBA, 6:00 pm

THURSDAY, APRIL 7: Secretaries/Support Staff Lunch, RRVBA, 11:30 am

FRIDAY/SATURDAY, APRIL 8-9: WMU State Convention, Austin

SATURDAY, APRIL 9: Go Tell Counselor Training, FBC Paris, 9:00 am

SUNDAY, APRIL 10: Go Tell Each One, Reach One Sunday

TUESDAY, APRIL 12: Finance Committee Meeting, RRVBA, 5:30 pm

THURSDAY, APRIL 15: Senior Adult trip to Norvell Slater Hymn Sing, DBU (Call Gloria Parker for more information)

SUNDAY, APRIL 17: Go Tell Challenge Sunday

TUESDAY, APRIL 19: Executive Board Meeting, FBC Bogata, Meal @ 6:00 pm; Meeting @ 6:45 pm

MONDAY, APRIL 25: Ladies’ Prayer Rally “We Believe…”, New Hope Baptist Church, 6:30 pm

THURSDAY, APRIL 28: RRVBA Vacation Bible School Training, Springlake, 6:00—8:30 pm

THURSDAY, MAY 5: Go Tell Prayer Rally with Dr. Fred Luter, Southside, 7:00 pm

RRVBA Mission Statement:

Help each other become healthy “Great

Commission” churches.

RRVBA Vision Statement:

We are a family of churches who are

committed to sharing ourselves, resources,

and expertise with one another for the purpose of fulfilling the “Great

Commission.”

Director of Missions

Mike Fortenberry mikefortenberry@

hotmail.com

Baptist Student Ministry Director

Scott Powell pjcbsm@gmail.com

Admin. Assistant

Nancy Redus redrivervalleybaptist

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E-Mail Address: redrivervalleybaptist@gmail.com

Web Address: www.redriverbaptist.com

Red River Valley Baptist Association

The monthly publication of the Red River Valley Baptist Association

Volume 1 2 , Iss ue 4 (APRIL 20 1 6)

April Birthdays 2nd Gary Reed, pastor Emberson 10th Fred Fangio, music Springlake 18th Brenda Fendley, secretary Mt. Olive 20th Rocky Burrow, pastor Chicota 21st Dean Houchins, spouse East Delta 24th Martin Davis, spouse Mt. Olive 29th Amy Duvall, music FBC Bogata 30th Teresa Harmening, music Leesville

April Church Anniversaries 1st L.C. Stout, pastor, 23 yrs Faith 1st Jeremy Glossup, media, 12 yrs East Delta 6th Mike Clark, pastor, 2 yrs Maxey 12th Michael Julian, admin., 18 yrs East Paris 12th Jim Semple, music, 24 yrs Howland 14th Danny White, music, 3 yrs Mt. Oive 27th Brena Burgan, children, 2 yrs Leesville

Birthdays and Anniversaries

April Wedding Anniversaries 21st Richard & Shauna Mercaldo, 15 yrs Immanuel 26th Donnie & Amanda Edwards, 19 yrs East Paris

Red River Valley Baptist Association

2320 Clarksville St. Paris, TX 75460

903-785-2890

REJOICE AND BE GLAD … HE IS ALIVE!

Easter! What a wonderful time of year for the body of Christ to celebrate the blessed hope of our Christian faith. Thank God for the crucifixion, but thousands were crucified, only Jesus rose from the grave! Paul and the other New Testament writers paint such a wonderful word picture of the death, bur-ial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Because of their message we know that without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin! We also know without the resurrection there would be no hope of our loved ones who have died being raised from the grave! This Easter season may we join the first century church by greeting each other with the words. . .”He is alive, He is risen!

It is a busy time in our association life. CIA Day was a great success. A special thank you to Pastor Billy Norris and the wonderful people at Southside for hosting the event and to Alice Ann White and all the leaders who put it on. Another word of appreciation to Dr. Tommy Turner and FBC Paris for hosting the Go Tell Men’s Conference with Dr. Johnny Hunt. There were over 400 men in attendance to receive a powerful motivating challenge from God’s word. A special thank you to Tim Bailey and Casey DeLay for leading the praise and worship at the Men’s Conference!

Ladies, let me remind you of the Go Tell Women’s Rally which will be held at FBC Paris on Thursday night, March 31 at 7:00 pm. Lisa Harper, noted speaker with Women of Faith, will be speaking and Teresa Harmening will be leading the music. Register online at https://gotellwomensrally.eventbrite.com or at Ballard Insurance Agency, East End Auto, or Wikoff Urology.

On May 5th we will have former SBC President Fred Luter at Southside Baptist Church for the Go Tell Prayer Rally. It you would like more information about the Go Tell Crusade or its calendar of events con-tact Anne Pilgrim at anne@ppf-ag.com or call the Association office at 903-785-2890 and speak to me.

The Association office is doing some house cleaning. The following items are available on a first come first served basis: slide projector, overhead projector, film projector, 2 film strip projectors, one electric typewriter, one bubble jet printer, a small portable computer, a record player/radio with speakers, and some other miscellaneous items.

Have a Happy and Joyous Easter!

Mike Fortenberry, DOM

Secretaries & Support Staff Lunch

Thursday, April 7 from 11:30 —1:00. Bring your lunch—drinks are provided.

GO-TELL CRUSADE EVENTS:

Women’s Rally with Lisa Harper, Thursday, March 31, at FBC Paris, 7:00 pm. Tickets are $20 prior to March 21, then $30.

Counselor Training , Saturday, April 9, 9:00 am, FBC Paris.

Each One, Reach One Sunday, April 10

Challenge Sunday, April 17

Call Mike Fortenberry for more information at 903-782-6759 or 903-785-2890.

Ladies’ Prayer Rally “We believe…”

Monday, April 25, 6:30 pm

New Hope Baptist Church

Let us come together and pray!

Associational Sunday School Growth Conference

For all Church Staff, Sunday School Leaders and Members

“How to Double Your Sunday School Class Attendance/

Enrollment in Two Years or Less!”

Led by JOSH HUNT

April 1, Friday 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

April 2, Saturday 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Both Sessions held at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Paris

For more information, contact Tom Lane at 903-698-2873 or Brent Bolton at 903-249-4981

Sponsored by Mt. Olive Baptist Church and Red River Valley Baptist Association

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, April 19, FBC Bogata

Meal at 6:00 pm; Meeting at 6:45 pm

Come and hear what’s going on in

Your association!

COME TO REVIVAL!

Bounds Baptist Church invites you to Revival with Ken Cannon preaching. Services begin Sunday night, April 24

at 5:00 pm and continue Monday-Wednesday at 6:30 pm.

VBS TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Vacation Bible School teachers, directors and helpers—get prepared for VBS by at-tending one or both of these training ses-sions:

Regional training: Saturday, April 2 at Friendly Baptist Church, Tyler Cost: $10

RRVBA Training: Thursday, April 28 from 6:00—8:30 pm at Springlake

Call Margaret Melton for more information at 903-784-5185

FBC Blossom is looking for a Part-Time Youth Minister. Call the church at 903-982-5212 or Pastor Mike Shupp at 903-491-5103 for more information.