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"The Catalyst"
April 2012
"He is Risen"
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S CORNER
Easter is upon us! This is one of the most exciting times of the year for most of our churches. Some will even have to have additional worship services to accommodate the many people who will be attending. In addition to that, some will have extra holy week services, and some will have special Easter musical and/or dramatic presentations. It is my hope that many here and around the world will be drawn to our wonderful Savior through these opportunities and others like them.
Please note that our Rankin Baptist Vacation Bible School Clinic is scheduled fore April 19th at the FBC Richland. Please encourage your VBS team to come for this great training opportunity. The touching of children's lives is too important to take training lightly. There is a statistic that says that the number of children making decisions for Christ is directly proportional to the number of persons who are trained to work in VBS. When you realize that approximately one fourth of all baptisms in SBC churches come through VBS decisions, it helps you to see the importance of the schools and of being trained to do our best.
He IS RISEN!
Allen H. Stephens, Executive Director
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Reminders:
Each Monday morning at 10:30, our Pastors meet for a special time of food and fellowship.....all are invited to attend, including retired Pastors. They do not meet when there is a scheduled Ministers' conference. Ministers' Conference Schedule: April 2nd - FBC Richland - 10:30 a.m. with guest speaker Dr. Daniel Hall, MBCB May 7th - Crossgates - 10:30 a.m. with guest speaker Rev. Mickey Dalrymple
Also, please send us your photos and special announcements of events happening in your church.....we would love to share about how God is working in your church!! Just email to dthompson@rankinbaptists.org
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70th Birthday Celebration
Bro. Allen with Omega - love the hats!!
The Entertainers - none other than - Donnie Stuart and Rick Henson; their job was to embarrass, and they excelled!
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Dr. Futral
Seen in picture are Eric McNair, McLaurin Heights, Dr. Jim Futral, MBCB, and Dr. Darby Combs, Bethel Baptist Church. A special thank you to Dr. Futral for speaking at the Ministers' Conference in March. |
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Healing Touch Ministries
God is doing amazing things for us and in those to whom HTM is allowed to minister to. As many of you know Healing Touch Ministry has partnered with Southside Baptist Church to open a women's home and start Celebrate Recoveryin south Jackson in June. There are many needs to be met before we can take anyone in. Needs include sheet rock, painting, roofing, needs new stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer, yard cleaning, privacy fence and lots of love. If your church, or any individuals, would like to help or give money, please let us know. I promise you this, if you invest your money or time into HTM and Southside Baptist all the money and your efforts will go to help the hurting and the broken people of South Jackson and Rankin County. Neither you or your church will have to wonder where the money is going. We also need sponsorship for Amanda McDonald's salary as she will be in charge of overseeing the operations of the women's home.To you who give monthly and give time in prayer on our behalf I want you to know I truly thank you from the bottom of my heart. God Bless!! Anthony Luke 10:2 |
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FBC Brandon Mission Trip
Did you know First Baptist Church Brandon has an annual Family Mission Trip?
This experience allows families to serve together and make spiritual memories they all can share.
This year the church conducted two trips. One to New Orleans to work with Oak Forest Baptist
Church and one group went to Clarkston International Bible Church outside of Atlanta, Georgia.
The groups were a part of helping in a church-run daycare with construction and children's ministry, teaching English as a second language, prayer walking and after school tutoring. After the trip, each family has the opportunity for sightseeing and fun. First Baptist is committed to seeing
families serve together, and this annual trip makes the family unit stronger and more cohesive.
The youngest person to participate in the group was Caleb Lovejoy at two and ½ years old. And the oldest? Well, she would rather us not tell. But, anyone and any sized family can participate! Each night the teams concluded their
day of service with church group/family devotional time.
If you church is interested in planning a mission trip, please contact Mark Bowman or Beth Bowman at 601-825-6766.
 
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DATES TO REMEMBER:
April 1st - Make-up Bible Drill and Speakers Tournament
April 2nd - Ministers' Conference - FBC Richland - guest speaker, Daniel Hall, MBCB - 10:30 a.m.; please R. S. V. P. for lunch
April 6th - The Cross and Suffering - Secret Church at Pelahatchie Baptist Church; 6:00 p.m. to Midnight; text your name and "Secret Church" to 601-759-1667 to register
April 19th - Strategy Committee meeting at 10:30 a.m. and Administrative Committee meeting at 11:30 a.m. - R. S. V. P. for lunch please
April 22nd - Dr. Jerry Rankin to speak at Liberty Baptist Church to kick off their missions conference
April 23rd - Seasons of a Woman's Heart - Ladies Night out at FBC Richland; call the office for details
April 26th - Finance Committee Meeting - 11:30 a.m. at RCBA office; R. S. V. P. for lunch please
April 27th and 28th - Ladies Retreat at Twin Lakes Conference Center sponsored by Park Place; speaker is Amy Lancaster - cost is $70 which includes speaker, lodging and meals; call church for details
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MODEST IS HOTTEST
Save the Date: May 19th
Where: Oakdale Baptist Church
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Experience the Easter message through music, drama, and the Lord's Supper. Thursday and Friday night, April 5 & 6, at 7:00 p.m. at the Boyce Thompson Campus of First Baptist Church of Brandon. The Celebration of Easter will be Sunday morning, April 8, at 7:00, 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00 a.m.
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VBS Offering Idea
Dear Partners in Missions:
Are you looking for a suggestion for your church's 2012 VBS Missions Offering?
For the 2nd year in a row, we are collecting VBS offerings to build a longhouse in Malaysia. This year 30 churches are needed to raise $900 each for a home building project for 30 families. These homes, called "longhouses," are constructed side by side. The cost of building a longhouse is $900 per family. Mississippi volunteer construction teams will be sent this summer to assist the locals in building the longhouses. This project will be supervised by one of our international workers.
An offering of only $900 can build a new home for a family. Our goal is for Mississippi churches to rebuild the entire community of 30 homes. The result of this collaborative effort would be an unbelievable and credible witness to the much larger community in Malaysia. We challenge you to be ONE of THIRTY churches to set a goal of $900 to build a home for a family in need.
Last year, our churches exceeded the goal of $20,700 and provided the funds to build homes for 23 families. Two Mississippi teams were sent in August and September to provide the labor for helping the families build their homes. As a result of this joint effort, homes were built but, more importantly, relationships were built and lives were changed. More than 34 Malaysians came to know Christ through the strong witness of the teams. To God be the glory!
A promotional DVD is available upon request. This DVD features the two Mississippi teams in action as well as the worker expressing his appreciation for the help of Mississippi churches. Feel free to pass this information along to your church's VBS leader.
Please contact me today if you would like to be ONE of 30 in setting a goal of $900. Of course, you can set your goal much higher and build more than ONE!
Beverly Bridges
Mississippi Baptist Convention Board
PO Box 530
Jackson, MS 39205
601.292.3398
1.800.748.1651, ext 398
www.mbcb.org
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VBS State Training
A big thank you to FBC Richland and Stacy Covey for hosting this event again this year. Great stuff!! |
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Liberty Mission Trip
Sharing Christ with children in Kids Club at Beautiful Feet, Fort Worth, Texas
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Testimony by a Liberty member |
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Sharing with the homeless population |
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Pelahatchie Baptist Church
 WelcomeWelcome Kevin and Dawn McKee to the Pelahatchie Baptist Church family. They are the proud parents of three children, Bailey (8), Drew (6), and Clay (2). Kevin will be serving as our Youth Pastor. He has already begun! We welcome them!
D Now Weekend - it is all in the fun of it!! |
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Easter Program - FBC Richland
Join us on Palm Sunday, April 1, for an Easter Praise and Worship Celebration. Service begins at 10:15 a.m.
Then again on Easter Sunday, April 8, as We Worship our Risen Lord and Savior.
Easter Worship Services will be at 7:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
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