San Jacinto Baptist Association is a community of churches uniting believers to reflect Christ through encouragement, education and resources in making disciples for the glory of God’s Kingdom.

March 2019 Volume MMXIX

No. 3

On The Line

VBS Directors’ Training

March 12 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Location: SJBA Mission Center 1020 Birdsong Dr Baytown, TX 77521

Register online at www.sanjacintobaptist.com

VBS Clinic

May 4 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: First Baptist Church 210 Magnolia Highlands, TX

Register online at www.sanjacintobaptist.com

Daylight Savings Time ~ Spring Forward

March 10, 2019

Association Prayer Gathering

SJBA Mission Center 1020 Birdsong Dr, Baytown

Join us March 19, 2019

9:00 am - 10:00 am

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able

to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes

through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God. (Philippians 1:9-11, NIV)

Something To Think About Randy Gilchrist, Executive Director We were all stunned and grieved to read the three-part article in the Houston Chronicle concerning Sexual misconduct among pastors, leaders and volunteers throughout our Southern Baptist Churches. If you did not read the article

let me share a quote, “The report found since 1998, roughly 380 clergy, lay leaders and volunteers had faced allegations of sexual misconduct, leaving behind over 700 victims.” The sad truth is that individuals and families have been shattered and destroyed. So, what can our churches do to help prevent this from happening in the church? First, we need to quit telling ourselves that it will never happen in our church. Second, every church needs to establish written and practiced policies and procedures that fit the ministries of their church. Third, screening through proper background checks, second level reference checks, and constant monitoring of the system in place. I want to encourage our churches to check out what is available either at the Southern Baptists of Texas or Texas Baptists. Both of our State Conventions offer training for keeping churches safe. In the future we hope to provide training for our churches. The articles in the Chronicle reminded me once again that when we allow ourselves to look away from God and His Word, we begin to sink into the culture of sin’s results. (James 1:14-15) The result of a broken fellowship with God always reveals itself in actions that are selfish, independent neglect of God. In Matthew 5:19, Jesus said in his Sermon on the Mount, “Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” None of us are free from sin. That’s why we need to focus on our relationship with the Lord. It’s something to think and pray about.

Congratulations Templo Bautista!

427 S 15th Street La Porte, TX 77571

37 Year Anniversary 37 Anos a Celebrar Revival & Celebration Estos 3 Dias de Celebracion March 22 at 7:00 pm Viernes 22 de Marzo 7 pm March 23 at 7:00 pm Sabado 23 de Marzo 7 pm March 24 at 11:00 am Domingo 24 de Marzo 11 am

Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer & Mission Study for

North American Missions

March 3 - March 10

For the Common Good Carey. D. Froelich, Associate Director for Church Enrichment Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another. Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering,

persist in prayer. (Romans 12:10-12, NET) Our group was small, but we had a common sense of devotion to each other during our first monthly Prayer Gathering. Prayer Coordinator Dr. B.L. Worsham has invited us to join him on Tuesday, March 19 at 9:00 for a second time to pray that SJBA Churches will truly be ONE in Christ - ONE in Prayer. The purpose of these meetings is to inspire those who come to enlist others in their churches to join this prayer campaign, and to develop a few strategies for involving each of our churches in this renewal effort. When we compare church attendance to the size of the total population of all the communities represented by SJBA churches, we recognize that our cities are filled with people who are not followers of Christ. Our desire is for these prayer sessions to become fuel for the Lord to light the fires of revival among us. Make your plans to join us for our next Prayer Gathering.

Prayer Coordinator Dr. B.L. Worsham “--When you pray, enter into your closet, -- and shut the door –” (Matthew 6:6). Why “shut the door?” For one, you have closed the noise and distraction of the world out! You have quiet to think, to focus, to mediate, and to pray in the

spirit and truth! And two, no one can hear except “Thy Father which sees in secret.” (Matthew 6:6) There are things involved in totally honest confessions, petitions, secret feelings and thoughts, that you are ashamed for any to hear but your Lord! Such as hatred toward someone, immoral lapses, and unchristian conversations you have been involved in. When you truly seek forgiveness, you should repeat those sins “out loud!” Sins will become more real and shameful when you articulate them, and you will need to be very humble to do so. None will hear you in your prayer closet –none but God in Jesus name! How thankful we are that He allows us the “shut door” rather than “the housetop!” Remember, Jesus has said: “He sees in secret and will reward us openly!” (Matthew 6:6) Beloved, learn to “love-bless-pray for-do good to your enemies-that you may be the children of your Father.” (Matthew 5:44-45) God Bless You! For more information about the Prayer Gathering, please call 281-422-3604.

2019 SJBA Summer Camps At Lake Tomahawk

Registration forms are now available on our website: www.sanjacintobaptist.com or call our office 281-422-3604 for more information. $50 deposit to reserve a spot.

Youth Camp: “Cutting Through the Clutter” June 8-11 (Sat-Tues)

Cost $195 by May 10 / $215 after May 10

Boys Camp: “Survivor” June 11-15 (Tues-Sat)

Cost $225 by May 10 / $250 after May 10

Girls’ Camp June 11-15 (Tues-Sat)

Cost $225 by May 10 / $250 after May 10

Preteen Camp: “God’s Warrior” July 28-Aug 1 (Sun-Thurs)

Cost $225 by June 3 / $250 after June 3

UPCOMING DAY TRIPS:

George Bush Library

College Station

April 2, 2019

Cost $10 (plus lunch)

Lunch at the Cotton Patch Restaurant. The 28 passenger bus will depart at 8:00 am and return approximately 4:30 p.m. Complimentary audio wands are available at the library to assist you as you tour the library. The gravesites will be open should you want to pay your respects to President and Mrs. Bush. Call 281-422-3604 to register. (Photo credit: https://www.bush41.org/)

1940 Air Terminal Museum

June 18, 2019

Cost $8 (plus lunch)

The 28 passenger bus will depart at 9:15 a.m. and will return approximately 3:15 p.m. The 1940 Air Terminal Museum is located at William P. Hobby Airport. Collections are housed in the original art deco building which served as the first terminal for passenger flight in Houston. The 1940 Air Terminal Museum is comprised of several galleries with cases containing aviation memorabilia, such as silver service items, models, documents, and photographs. The museum's terminal building is air-conditioned, but the bay of the 1928 Carter Airmail Hangar is not. You will also have a front row vantage point to Hobby’s diverse airport operations. Call 281-422-3604 to register. (Photo credit: http://www.1940airterminal.org/)

Lake Tomahawk News Patrick Flowers, Camp Manager Our Annual golf Tournament is April 6th at River Terrace Golf Club in Channelview. A Shotgun start at 8:30 am. See insert for more information on team sign ups and hole sponsorship. We look forward to this event every year to help with the continued development of Lake Tomahawk. Our annual 50+ Fish Fry is April 11th from 10-3 at Lake Tomahawk. For more information about this event please call San Jacinto Baptist Association at 281-422-3604. We are taking applications for summer staff. We are looking for college age students or mature juniors and seniors in high school. Please visit our website at www.laketomahawk.org to print an application and send it in. If you have not booked a retreat at Lake Tomahawk in a while check us out. We have made quite a few changes on campus. We offer campus wide WIFI to help you with online teaching and or videos. We are excited to offer this to our guests at no charge to help make your stay as pleasant as possible. Visit our website at www.laketomahawk.org to see our facilities and what we have to offer you. Thank you for your support of Lake Tomahawk and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Annual Senior Life Fish Fry

at Lake Tomahawk

April 11, 2019

10 am – 3 pm

$10

Entertainment by:

Dr. Douglas Wood Motivational Speaker & Christian Entertainer

Individuals ~ Please register online at www.sanjacintobaptist.com or call our office to register 281-422-3604. If you want to ride the SJBA bus there are 39 seats available and the additional cost is $3 per person and you must make sure to let your church office know so they can register you online for the SJBA bus to reserve your seat. Space is limited on the SJBA bus and is available on a first come first served basis. Churches ~ go to http://sanjacintobaptist.com/event/2019-fish-fry/ to register your participants online so we will receive a running total of your numbers. Remember, we need the bulk of the registrations by April 1st so enough food can be prepared. Note: Late registrants can be added if needed. Please call our office at 281.422.3604 if you are unable to use the online registration tool.

San Jacinto Baptist Association Nonprofit Org. P.O. Box 1533 U.S. Postage Paid Baytown, TX 77522-1533 ELECTRONIC SERVICE REQUESTED Baytown, TX Permit No. 137

Church Anniversaries

03/29/99 ............. Jay Wash, Northside Baytown 03/14/05 ............. Beau Rosser, Second Highlands 03/16/08 ............. Wes Freeman, First Highlands 03/05/16 ............. Danny Kilcoyne, Dell Dale Channelview

Birthdays

03/06 .................. Tara Dodds, SJBA Mission Center 03/06 .................. Gene Talbot, First Crosby 03/11 .................. Andrew McDaniel, Memorial Baytown 03/28 .................. Nathan Menefee, Second La Porte 03/29 .................. Shannon Frazier, Abiding Faith Baytown

Meetings

Lake Tomahawk Team will meet Tuesday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m. at Mission Center.

Coordinating Council will meet Monday, March 18 at 10:00 a.m. at Mission Center.

Tell Lee College students you know about Thursday lunches at BSM for $1. Thanks to the following churches for providing the Lee College BSM lunch.

March 7 .............. First Baptist Church Highlands March 12-18 ....... SPRING BREAK March 21 ............ Fisher Road Baptist Church, Baytown March 28 ............ First Baptist Church, Mt Belvieu April 4 ................ Central Baptist Church, Baytown

San Jacinto Baptist Association E-mail: sjba@sanjacintobaptist.com Physical Address: 1020 Birdsong, Baytown, TX 77521 Web site: www.sanjacintobaptist.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1533, Baytown, TX 77522-1533 281.422.3604 phone / 281.427.6292 fax

Executive Director ......................................................... Dr. Randy Gilchrist Associate Director Church Enrichment .......................... Dr. Carey Froelich Baptist Student Ministry Director ................................. David Brumbelow Administrative Assistant ............................................... Suzi Ronning Financial Ministry Assistant ......................................... Tara Dodds

Lake Tomahawk (LT) Director ...................................... Pat Flowers Lake Tomahawk Operations Supervisor ......................... Bryan Dickens LT Administrative Assistant/Reservations ...................... Angie Dickens LT Food Service ............................................................. Loyce Flowers LT Assistant Operations ................................................. Nick Wilson

From the Pew: Don's Daily Parable

When You Think of...? Who do you think of? If I were to say the word, "fishing", what names could you throw out? On any of these subjects or words, feel free to select from your work, church, or Facebook. I'd prefer that they would be someone that most of us know, but it's really open. Since I already said "fishing", who comes to mind? How about "leatherworking"? What if I said, "playing the piano"? Who would come to your mind if I talked about "baking"? Anyone? Anyone? What about "flying, as in piloting an airplane"? How about "handbells"? How about "singing"? How about "writing parables"? :) Just kidding! I mean who would even think about doing those, except Jesus Christ? What about "running the audio/visual system at your church"? Have you came up with any names yet? If you would, just throw a few out. I'm sure that there are several people you could think of, even in the same category. Here's my point. When you turn your heart, your life, your very being over to Jesus Christ, He doesn't want you to remain static. Pray and ask the Lord to make you a dynamic Christian, which is one who is in action, doing God's will. In other words, He expects you grow, even just a teeny bit each and every day, to the glory of God Almighty. Pray and ask God what special talent that you have. God bless you.

Folks ‘N Facts

The San Jacinto Baptist Association would like to THANK YOU for participating as an

21st Annual Lake Tomahawk Benefit

Golf Classic Hole Sponsor Sponsor contact information: Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Company: ________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________ Email: _________________________________________ Enter information for your promotion sign: ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

River Terrace Golf Course—April 6, 2019

As a sponsor your $100 contribution is tax-deductible. Make check payable to Lake Tomahawk.

Please return this sponsor form and your check to:

San Jacinto Baptist Association P.O. Box 1533, Baytown, TX 77522-1533

Or, complete the Sponsor form online and then mail your check: http://sanjacintobaptist.com/ministries/lake-tomahawk/benefit-golf-classic/

All proceeds from the Lake Tomahawk Benefit Golf Classic will be used to enhance the ministries at Lake Tomahawk Christian Retreat Center. Proceeds from past tournaments have purchased chairs, canoes, mattresses, sound system, freezer box, video projector, built a gazebo and Scripture walk, remodeled dining hall, purchased water toys, upgraded the waterfront, purchased a waterslide, paddle boards, coracles, etc. For More Information Contact: San Jacinto Baptist Association..................... 281.422.3604 Wayne Teutsch .............................................. 281.468.8904 Ray Watson ................................................... 281.615.6695 Rogers Simmons ............................................ 281.426.5787 John Daniels .................................................. 832.919.3364

Office Use Only: Sponsor Contribution(s) Rcvd:

Date: __________________ Amount: _______________ Check: ________________ Cash: _________________

21st Annual

Lake Tomahawk Benefit Golf Classic April 6, 2019

8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start

River Terrace Golf Course, Channelview

$80 Per Player, 4-Player Scramble

Fee includes: green fees and cart, fajitas and sausage brunch, range balls, soft drinks during play, and player enhancements (Tee box move-up, hole-in-one contest, 3 mulligans per player) AND unlimited Christian fellowship!

All proceeds from the Lake Tomahawk Benefit Golf Classic will be used to enhance the ministries at Lake Tomahawk Christian Retreat Center. Proceeds from past tournaments have purchased chairs, canoes, mattresses, sound system, freezer box, video projector, built a gazebo and Scripture walk, remodeled dining hall, purchased water toys, upgraded the waterfront, purchased waterslide, paddle boards, coracles, etc.

For More Information Contact: San Jacinto Baptist Association .................................................................................................... 281.422.3604 Wayne Teutsch .............................................................................................................................. 281.468.8904 Ray Watson ................................................................................................................................... 281.615.6695 Rogers Simmons ........................................................................................................................... 281.426.5787 John Daniels .................................................................................................................................. 832.919.3364

Please include the names, handicaps, emails and, phone numbers for each person on your team:

Captain _____________________________________________________________Handicap__________ Address/City/Zip ________________________________________________________________________ Email _____________________________________________________Phone #_____________________ Player 2 ____________________________________________________________Handicap__________ Email _____________________________________________________Phone #_____________________ Player 3 ____________________________________________________________Handicap__________ Email _____________________________________________________Phone #_____________________ Player 4 ____________________________________________________________Handicap__________ Email _____________________________________________________Phone #_____________________

Or, register online at: http://sanjacintobaptist.com/ministries/lake-tomahawk/

benefit-golf-classic/

Make check payable to Lake Tomahawk

Please return your application and entry fee to: San Jacinto Baptist Association, P.O. Box 1533, Baytown, TX 77522-1533

Office Use Only: Entry Fee(s) Paid:

Date: ________________ Amount: _____________ Check: ______________ Cash: _______________