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MISSION EXPRESS
Making old things new - we are headed in a new direction!
The Nelle Johnson Offering was established to provide funds to enhance our serving and giving locally and to the world as an Association.
This year's offering will be used as follows:
Mission Action - Provides flexiblilty in providing assistance to Churches or individuals in need. This also allows the flexibility reach a little further in disaster relief and services that are available.
IBA Continuing Education Fund - Provides scholarship funds that benefit Northwest Pastors, Pastor's Family and Ministry Leaders to attend seminary, complete under-graduate studies, and etc.
Brochures will be available for distribution to the churches in March.
Offering Goal for 2011:
$10,000.00
This offering can be collected and turned in year round. We will also have the Associational Week with Nelle Johnson Offering as the emphasis in May.
Missionary Moments:
A native of Lebanon, with an Armenian Orthodox religion back-ground, JACQUES AVAKIAN miraculously survived ten days of heavy shelling and artillery as a teen. "I made a promise to Him (God) on that day, that if He allowed me to live, He could use me in any way," shares Jacques. Today, Jacques and his wife, MARTINE, serve among the French Quebecois, the largest unreached group in North America. Thanks in part to our faithful gifts through the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering and the Cooperative Program (CP), the Avakians are effectively sharing Christ's love and ac-ceptance with the French Que- becois by coordinating, strate- gizing, and advocating the start of new chuches in the province of Quebec. Please take a moment this week and intercede on behalf of Jacques and Martine.
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JERRY and BRENDA GOSS serve in Poland among the Roma (gypsy) peoples. With the help of our prayers and our commitment to fulfilling the Great Commission through the Cooperative Program, they evangelize and lead Bible studies in Roma villages through- out Poland and have seen several people receive Christ. In the past few years, they have seen three Roma leaders emerge. These men take the initiative to share the Gospel in their own communities and have seen many give their lives to Christ. Recently Jerry and these three men attended a conference of Roma believers in the Czech Republic. They were able to fellowship and share their own stories with about 100 Roma believers from other countries. Please pray for Jerry and Brenda as they continue their ministry to the Roma in Poland, and pray for these new Roma leaders as they reaach out to their own people. |
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OUTLOOK
Over the years, February for me has always been a bland, flat kind of month, of course with the exception of Valentine's Day and spending it with my wife. However, this year it appears to be a little different. This month I have the opportunity to spend Monday nights and Wednesday nights with two churches talking with parents and teens about living a life of purity. I also have the privilege with four other pastors in the association to affirm a brother in Christ, called into ministry and participate in his ordination service. And, to end the month traveling to Atlanta with my wife to learn and hear what NAMB's plans are for the future.
Going Forward Update - February
- IBA Continuing Education Program - with your support we were able to help 6 pastors and leaders continue on with their education. Five of these individuals are attending the PNWC of Golden Gate Seminary, and one will be attending Southern Seminary in Kentucky.
- Supplemental Assistance - With your help we have been able to assist 7 of our fellow churches as they have begun, or needed continued help with development of their new ministries and/or new congregations.
- We are continuing to update the website.
- E-source - upload will begin. E-source is an electronic library of Bible Studies, Personal resources, Associational resources, Training materials, services and job postings. We are asking each church to help us by providing a list of resources your church would be willing to share with your sister churches.This will assist us in building this database. A hard copy of the form will be mailed to each church by the end of the week. (click here for fill-in sheet)
- Local church mission opportunities, and needs - You will receive information about fellow IBA churches that have events, and or needs where they could use help. This will be a way to come together, but also provide local mission/ministry opportunities for our churches to get involved. If you or your church would like to share your events and needs that you could use help on please contact us at iba@interstatebaptist.org.
The association has had a worthy past, now a new beginning to a significant present ministry. This is my outlook as we look to the future.
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LOCAL CHURCH NEWS
 Emmanuel Baptist Church, The Dalles Tim Foster has resigned as pastor effective February 20. He has accepted the pastorate at First Baptist Church in Myrtle Creek. Tim has been at Emmanuel for twenty-three years. During his tenure, he has been actively involved in the work of our association, serving as moderator and Boy's Camp Director, and Gorge Zone representative. Tim and his family will be greatly missed as they follow God's leading to a new ministry.
Clackamas Valley Baptist
February 8th at 6:00pm - Dr. Ashley will be discussing a different approach and leadership team model, and helping Clackamas Valley throughwhat is a called a leadership team transition. The information and resources that will be shared by Dr. Ashley could prove to be very helpful for you and your church. Clackamas Valley has been gracious enough to let us offer this opportunity for you and your leades to attend.
First Baptist Vernonia
Ordination service will be held for John Murray at First Baptist Church on February 13.
To share your church's news items or upcoming events, you may send your information to iba@interstatebaptist.org and we will include it in The Encourager. |
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PRAYER AND PRAISE
 Please continue to pray for SARA WISDOM.
If you wish to contact her, she can be reached by phone at 360.885.9527. Her mailing address is: 8900 NE 36th St. #2, Vancouver, WA 98662.
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ELLEN HITT fell and broke the topmost vertebra in her neck in two places on September 29. She has been wearing a halo brace ever since, four months. At her recent checkup they found there was NO NEW BONE GROWTH at the fracture sites. Surgery is the next step. As you can imagine, this is a huge setback for Ellen and the family. Be praying for all of them, and for the surgery to be effective in healing these breaks. |
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TIPS
 Communicating For A Change Part 16
Making a List
Last week we talk about what we do when we get stuck in our preparation. This week we will talk about what we do when we still lack clarity after spending time in our quiet place (prayer closet).
In his book, Andy mentions that he has a trusted list of questions that he goes over to keep the main thing the main in his communications. The questions enable a person to sort through main ideas. When you have succinct answers to the following five questions, organizing your material and thoughts are a cinch.
1. What do they need to know?
a. In light of what you discover in your preparation and the insights that you have gained, what is the one thing your audience needs to know?
2. Why do they need to know it?
a. When you answer this question you have the reason why your listeners will continue to listen.
b. When you unearth the "why" behind the "what" you will become passionate about your subject.
3. What do they need to do?
a. What do you want them to do in response to what they have heard?
b. Be specific, and creative.
4. Why do they need to do it?
a. You have got to inspire them to action
5. What can I do to help them remember?
a. What can I do to help them remember either my point or my application?
Make a copy of the questions and keep them where you study. When you get stuck pull them out and start at the top of the list. Here is the list again in short:
1. What do they need to know? INFORMATION
2. Why do they need to know it? MOTIVATION
3. What do they need to do? APPLICATION
4. Why do they need to do it? INSPIRATION
5. How can I help them remember? REITERATION
*Information compiled from Andy Stanley's Communicating For A Change."
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
If you have a degree, or are looking to attend some seminary courses near home in the Portland, Vancouver area you can receive information on the Pacific Northwest Campus of Golden Gate Seminary in Vancouver, WA Please contact Mark Bradley at markb@nwbaptist.org.
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CHURCH MINISTRY REVIEW
 VBS Consignment Orders....
Time is running out to place your VBS order through IBA. Orders need to be placed by Feb 10, 2011
When you order your VBS Materials through the IBA. Orders need to be placed by Feb 10, 2001
- You save shipping costs and can pick your order up at our wonderful new LifeWay store.
- You support our local Beaverton Lifeway store.
- You support IBA training since the association receives a 15% consignment fee.
Email or call Bev Jackson at bevsjackson@frontier.com
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Training Opportunities...
Northwest Baptist Kids Ministry Training
"Delight in the Journey".
March 4, 2011, 2:00 pm - March 5, 2011, 3:00 pm
$25 per person this includes lunch and dinner
Register 5 people from your church and get the 6th person FREE!
Event Location: Greater Gresham Baptist Church
For More Information (Click Here)
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VBS Training
For all church Leaders, Teachers, and Helpers
April 16, 2011
9:30 - 12:30
NW Baptist Building
3200 NE 109th
Vancouver, WA 98682
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CHURCH RESOURCE REVIEW
 Web Design
Does your churches website need to be freshened up, or does your church need a web presence? Please fill out the questionnaire and submit it to iba@interstatebaptist.org and let us help you find the best solution and pricing.
Good News Ministries
Exist to aid churches in impacting communities to further the kingdom by serving with Christ, training in Christ, evangelizing for Christ and playing with a purpose to show all that there is joy in ministering and serving Christ.
Every ministry opportunity or resource produced by this ministry will be creative, of high quality, and effective. We do not want to deal just in ministry events and opportunities, but to help and partner with churches and organizations to develop custom ministry tools and solutions for where God has placed them.
For 2011 we currently have 2 available spots for sports camp and 8 available openings for our 6 week leadership development program. We can also schedule paint ball events at your place or ours and offer block party consultation. For more information or to schedule one of our events, please call us (360-687-8905) or visit our website (www.gnm.name).
 SAFE Ministries Update
Hello from SAFE ministries. I hope this update finds you poised for service to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as we begin a new year. I wanted to take this opportunity as our first update in 2011 to catch you up on some of the changes at SAFE. Late December, Pastor Troy Smith felt led of God to step aside as CEO of SAFE ministries and focus his ministry efforts as Pastor of Community Baptist Church in Battle Ground, as well as begin to work on new ministry projects. The decision came about shortly after the Lord had called my family from Alabama to the state of Washington to serve as missionaries through the SAFE program.
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2011 TAX RESOURCE
Mike Malody pastors Emmanuel Baptist Church in Pasco, WA. He is a former IRS employee (last couple years as an auditor) as well as having owned a tax preparation business. He is offering his services to assist clergy and religious workers in their tax preparations. (For more information, click here).
IRS 2011 MILEAGE RATES:
Beginning January 1, 2011, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (including vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:
· 51 cents per mile for business miles driven
· 19 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes; and · 14 cents per mile driven in service for charitable organizations
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CHURCH ADMINISTRATION NEWS
 LifeWay Christian Resources and the National Association of Southern Baptist Secretaries (NASBS) are hosting the 2011 National Meeting for Ministry Assistants, April 27-29, 2011, at First Baptist Church, Sevierville, Tennessee. This event only happens every other year; so pastors and ministerial staff, make your plans now for your ministry assistants attend this year. The theme for the event is "What Is Your JOY?" This event offers office professional training, worship, inspiration, personal renewal, and fellowship with ministry assistants from across the United States. A separate track will also be offered for Professional Course Certification for Ministry Assistants. This is a great way for your church or association to recognize your ministry assistants(s) during Office Professionals week. For more information, go to www.lifeway.com/event/132/ or www.nasbs.net.
 The Ministry Assistant Professionals (MAPs) Meeting scheduled for March 11-12, 2011 has been cancelled. The 2012 meeting will be held March 9-10, so Ministry Assistants, be sure and put this date on your calendar.
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MOVIE REVIEW
To End All Wars
 I'm excited to let you know that WingClips and its partners have obtained the rights to the powerful film To End All Wars, and we have recently finished re-editing an all-new Director's Cut. This film had such a personal impact on me that I changed professions and started WingClips.com with the mission of helping to promote movies with redemptive stories like this one.
The message of To End All Wars is rooted in the true events that took place during World War II, when Allied P.O.W's were forced by their Japanese captors to build a railroad through a treacherous jungle. Stripped of their dignity and desperate to survive the inhumane conditions, these men bonded together through their suffering with a newfound faith in God and a love for their enemy. Experiencing the transformational power of Christ, stripped of all of man's religion, they became free to forgive and sacrifice for each other. This inspiring film leaves a lasting impression of what our soul truly longs for.
We are so passionate about the film that we want to partner with you to showcase the Director's Cut of To End All Wars in your community. Let's help share the only message that will ever be able to "end all wars." You can bring this film to your community as an incredible outreach event for Easter.
Click here to watch the trailer and get more information.
Mitch Irion
President & Founder
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INTERSTATE DISASTER RELIEF WISH LIST 2011
- Pneumatic Can Opener
- Air Compressor
- Generator 6KW Minimum
- Hose Holder
- Large Drawer Tool Chest
- Commercial Coffee Maker
- Tent (Large enough for tables and chairs as Break Area)
- Tall Patio Heaters (5)
- High Pressure Hose Nozzles
- Easels (for white boards) w/tray
- Motion Sensor or foot controlled hand wash sink
- Milk Crates
- Shower Trailer
- A CO-OP Building to store trailers. We have land at a church but need money to build.
- New tires for kitchen trailer
- New brakes for kitchen trailer
Thank you all for your support of the Disaster Relief Ministry.
Blessings,
Dave Hillison
IBA Disaster Relief Coordinator
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Thank you for reading. If there is something you would like to see and/or would like to add to the IBA Encourager Newsletter please send it to iba@interstatebaptist.org attention IBA Encourager. We would love to hear and share how God is working in your churches and communities. 
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