March 29, 2011 
In This Issue
Mission Express
Missionary Moments
Outlook
Executive Board Meetings
Ministry Resources
Disaster Relief
NWBC Women's Summit
Church Minstry Review
Church Resource Review
IRS Info
Church Administration
MISSION EXPRESS

 

NJO

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:

 

Leadership Development -

Healthy, growing pastors are essential for developing healthy, growing churches. We would like to develop  SALT (Strengthen Associational Leadership Team)  to support and resource our pastors.

 

This team focuses on supporting pastors with practical needs during hard times as well as  creating opportunities for training, mentoring, coaching, partner-ships, assessments, consulta-tions, and whatever other means we can access to resource these men of God so they can continue to grow in their ability to lead, equip, preach, and impact their community for God; keeping in mind every pastorate is unique.

 

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:
$7,000.00
 

This offering can be collected and turned in year round.  We will also have the Associational Week with Nelle Johnson Offering as the emphasis is:

 

May 15-22, 2011

 

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MISSIONARY MOMENTS 

 

 

March 27th - April 3rd, 2011 

 

Nestled on a peninsula, Portland, Maine juts out into island-studded Casco Bay. Hee is where you'll find North American missionaries SCOTT and JULIE TERRY. The Terrys are planting a Gospel-driven church in the greater Portland area and are longing to launch a church planting move-ment across the state of Maine. This is no small task, and it would not be possible without your prayers and your commitment to reaching people through the Cooperative Program. CP em-powers church planting move-ments across Maine and around the world. The people of Portland, Maine and the Terrys need your prayer support this week.

 

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As a church planting catalyst for the interior of Pernambuco in Brazil, KATHY POLITOWSKI works with the Sertanejo people, training the Brazilian workers in evangelism, discipleship, and church planting. She has also done training in the neighboring state of Rio Grande do Norte. Over the past year, Kathy has traveled to more than 30 locations, and her trips resulted in missions and churches being strengthened, as well as Brazilian workers receiving en-couragment in their church-planting efforts. There is much work to do throughout Brazil, and your participation through CP is helpign pave the way for kathy and local believrs. Pray that every disciple in these locations will want to be involved in making more disciples, so that others can come to Christ and more churches will be planted.

Follow-up Links

 

OUTLOOK

 UPDATE

TOKYO --- Excellent progress is being made on developing partnerships and training church members for disaster response in Japan, but major obstacles stand in the way of an effective disaster relief effort, the executive director of Baptist Global Response said March 28.
 

"Tokyo Baptist Church is proving to be, as we anticipated, a great partner for responding," said Jeff Palmer. "They have people, connections and resources to help mount an effective response. We face, however, significant challenges in the area of basic logistics: purchasing fuel, acquiring relief supplies in bulk quantities, and things like that."
 

The new, four-member response team that arrived in Tokyo March 23 has had very productive consultations with Japanese Baptist leaders and partner humanitarian groups and is setting up a command center for a unified Southern Baptist disaster relief initiative, Palmer said.
 

Two disaster relief specialists from the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Network are working with Tokyo Baptist Church leadership to conduct training sessions on mass feeding, kitchen setup and distribution strategies, noted Pat Melancon, BGR's disaster management specialist. The team also received a briefing from an internationally recognized expert in radiation safety, in anticipation of heading into northeastern Japan, where an ongoing crisis at a nuclear power plant has complicated disaster relief efforts.
 

Apart from logistical problems like acquiring relief supplies in bulk quantities, the team also faces challenges of gaining access to the disaster zone, Melancon said. Government permits to access the area via main roads are hard to come by, and navigating back roads is complicated by fuel shortages.
 

Until access to the tsunami zone around the city of Sendai, where the nuclear crisis is most serious, is resolved, relief projects will focus on earthquake survivors outside the tsunami zone, Palmer said. "The area outside the tsunami zone that was devastated by the earthquake is large and the conditions there are very serious. We can do a lot to help people in desperate need because of the earthquake while we wait for the nuclear situation to be resolved."
 

The initial relief strategy devised by the assessment teams has three prongs, according to Ben Wolf, who with his wife, Pam, directs BGR work in the Asia Rim.
 

"One element of the strategy is the training in mass feeding being conducted by the disaster relief specialists from Alabama and South Carolina," Wolf said. "A second element is distribution of water, food staples, blankets, warm clothing for the elderly and kitchen utensils in an area 45 miles north of Sendai. The third element will be a similar distribution in Sendai that also will involve assessment of the needs in that area."
 

The response teams in these efforts will be made up of personnel from Tokyo Baptist Church, the Japan Baptist Convention, the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Network, Baptist Global Response and the International Mission Board, which partners with BGR in disaster relief situations, Wolf said.
 

Because Japan Baptists can mobilize significant numbers of volunteers for the relief effort, the primary need for U.S. volunteers will be limited to people with Japanese/English translation abilities and Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Network volunteers with specialized disaster relief training, Wolf explained.
 

Baptist Global Response has allocated $100,000 from Southern Baptist relief and hunger funds for the initial phase of the response, Wolf noted. To date, almost $200,000 has been donated to the relief effort through BGR and IMB.
 

While the Japanese government has a well-developed plan for disaster recovery, but Southern Baptists can make a tremendous contribution, Palmer said.
 

"The Japanese government has described this as the country's greatest crisis since World War II. Estimates are that it will take five years and $309 billion to rebuild," Palmer said. "But Japan's people have experienced an awful trauma, and their needs in this time of crisis go far beyond physical things like roads and buildings and even food.
 

"With the tremendous partners God has given us to work with, Southern Baptists have a unique opportunity to both demonstrate and proclaim the love of God in a place where people have little opportunity to experience God's love for themselves," Palmer said. "It has been inspiring to see how Southern Baptists have sensed God's leading to respond to a whole series of disasters this past year, from Haiti to Japan.
 

"We are delighted to be able to offer their partnership to Japanese Baptists as our brothers and sisters in that country reach out to their neighbors with the love of Christ."

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A customized donation page for the Japan relief effort has been set up at

www.gobgr.org/japan

 

Contact Us:

Baptist Global Response

402 BNA Drive, Suite 411
Nashville, TN 37217

(615) 367-3678

(866) 974-5623

(615) 290-5045

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EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS

 

You read that correctly, meetings!  However, don't worry we know  everyone cannot attend every meeting, and we don't expect you to.  What we would like to do is provide a viable solution to make it a little easier for you to attend if possible.  

 

We are going to have four executive board meetings, one in each zone area.  The times and dates are staggered to give everyone an opportunity to attend. If you cannot attend the meeting in your zone but would like to participate in the meetings, you are more than welcome to attend one of the other zone meetings.The following dates and times of the Executive Board meeting near you are as follows:

 

Please notice the date change for the Gorge Zone

 

East Zone:

Tuesday April 26th, 2011

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Holgate Baptist Church
11242 SE Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR  97266

 

Vancouver Zone:

Wednesday April 27th, 2011

11:30am - 1:00pm

Spaghetti Factory
730 SE 160th Ave
Vancouver WA 98684

 

West Zone:

Thursday April 28th, 2011

10:30am - 12:00pm

First Baptist Beaverton
5755 SW Erickson AVE
Beaverton, OR  97005


Gorge Zone:

Friday May 6th, 2011

9:00am - 10:30am

Charburger, Hood River, OR

 

 

Should something need a vote or tally for a decision, a vote will be taken at each meeting, all will be tallied after the last meeting and results sent out via The Encourager.

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MINISTRY RESOURCES  
  
  
2011 Easter Service Resources

 

Easter is rapidly approaching and you may have your entire service already planned and under control.  But if not, where can you go to add a few select elements to enhance your church's Easter experience?   This month is dedicated to providing you with a wide variety of resources for your 2011 Easter Service.  Below are several select links broken down into categories.  Some of these websites provide one type of element (images only) and others offer a great variety of options (videos, photos, countdowns and more).  We encourage you to review each element carefully to make sure it is biblically accurate and sends the appropriate message for your particular church.  These links are filtered for you to assist in narrowing down your search for just the right Easter resources.  Expect God to do something fresh and new this Easter season!

Stills/Images

www.fotosearch.com
 
www.iphotostock.com
 
www.shutterstock.com

Videos

www.sermonspice.com
 
www.worshiphousemedia.com

Countdown

www.ignitermedia.com
 
www.bluefishtv.com

Videos, Pics and Others

www.imagevine.com
 
www.beamerfilms.com 

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DISASTER RELIEF

2011 ROUND TABLE

APRIL 1-2, 2011

 

 

 

The 2011 DR Round Table will be held at the NW Baptist Building Friday and Saturday, April 1-2. Registration begins at 12 noon on Friday. A downloadable copy of the preregistration form is available. Registration needs to be submitted by Friday, March 4. The Cost is

$20.00.

 

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:  

  1. INVOLVING SOUTHERN BAPTISTS IN DISASTER RELIEF (ISBDR) - Required basic training for all volunteers. Will give attendees an understanding of how Southern Baptist Disaster Relief works.   
  2. PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (PIO) - As a member of the Incident Command Team, Blue Cap or reporting to your church, this class will help you gain insights on how to tell the story. 
  3. FEEDING 1 (Classroom) - First class in the 'feeding skill set'. It will provide an overview of the whole feeding operation. It will focus on the safe food handling process adopted by the NWDR.
  4. FEEDING 2 (Outside/Hands-On) - This is the second class in the 'feeding skill set'. This will be the practical application of the classroom instruction. You will learn how to use, clean and care for the equipment in the feeding unit.
  5. LEAD COOK - This class is available to those volunteers trained and experienced in feeding and with approval of the State Director or Regional Coordinator. They will learn the responsibilities of the lead cook, and menu planning within the constraints of inventory, time and available volunteers.   
  6. BLUE CAP - This class is available to those volunteers trained and experienced in a specific Disaster Relief ministry and only with the approval of State Director or Regional Coordinator. Learn the responsibilities of leadership and the effective management of our Disaster Relief Ministries.
  7. DAMAGE ASSESSMENT - This class will explain the organization, deployment, work and ministry of the Damage Assessment Team. The class prepares you to look and assess damage, fill out the proper forms, and to see and understand the spiritual needs of the victim. Based on this team's assessments then other DR teams may be deployed.  
  8. SHOWER TRAILER - This class will have a two-fold purpose. The first will be to show the volunteer how to properly maintain the shower unit when it is being used. The second part will be to give basic instruction to those who are interested in making a shower unit for their region. 
  9. WATER PURIFICATION - This class covers the equipment and its maintenance to provide clean water necessary for our kitchens, shower-units and other ministries when other sources are not available or the source available is not completely reliable.  
  10. EVANGELISM - This class is for every DR volunteer. You will learn three components to help you comfortably and confidently share your faith. You need to know what to share. You need to understand why you share. And lastly the class will give you the tools to share.
  11. MAINTENANCE - The classroom part of this will give you a basic understanding of what type of maintenance is needed in connection with a feeding unit. You will also be shown what tools you should take with you so that you can repair/maintain the feeding unit. The outside will be hands on walk through of the set-up and safety checks necessary to insure the feeding unit is operating properly.
  12. WAREHOUSE/INVENTORY CONTROL - This class will give the tools to set up and operate a site of any size. It will teach you how to have control of your entire product and how to function in a safe manner.
  13. DEBRIS REMOVAL& CLEANUP FOR WILD-FIRES AND EARTHQUAKES - Discover ministry through the safe and effective clean up of destroyed hopes, lives and property. Learn; first, the precautions necessary for the safety of the volunteer and second, the tools and methods for efficient clean-up.
  14. BLUE SHEETING - Learn how to safely provide temporary protection for damaged homes by covering and securing blue sheeting over areas where continued exposure to the elements will further damage the property. 
  15. MUD-OUT - Flooding often leaves water and mud throughout the home destroying floors, walls and contents. Learn a safe and effective way of removing the damaged effects and preparing structure for renovation.
  16. FORKLIFT - This class will be in two parts. The first part will be in the classroom with a study booklet. The second part will be outside doing a practical exercise with the forklift.

Event Info

April 1-2, 2011

Registration begins 12:00pm - Friday 

   

click here for a registration form

 

NWBC  

3200 NE 109th AVE

Vancouver, WA  98682

 

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INTERSTATE DISASTER RELIEF WISH LIST 2011 

 

  1. Pneumatic Can Opener
  2. Air Compressor
  3. Generator 6KW Minimum
  4. Hose Holder
  5. Large Drawer Tool Chest
  6. Commercial Coffee Maker
  7. Tent (Large enough for tables and chairs as Break Area)
  8. Tall Patio Heaters (5)
  9. High Pressure Hose Nozzles
  10. Easels (for white boards) w/tray
  11. Motion Sensor or foot controlled hand wash sink
  12. Milk Crates
  13. Shower Trailer
  14. A CO-OP Building to store trailers. We have land at a church but need money to build.
  15. New tires for kitchen trailer
  16. New brakes for kitchen trailer 

Thank you for your support of the Disaster Relief Ministry of IBA,  

Dave Hillison

 

  

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NWBC WOMEN'S SUMMIT 

 

Share A CupKeynote Speaker:
Leigh Ann Wade, North Addision Baptist Church, Spokane Wa.
  
Breakout/Training conferences: (includes but not limited to)
  • Blended to Perfection: Our home is often our biggest financial asset...and a great place of opportunity for our ministry. Practical and fun ideas in hospitality...Lu Walker, Nancy Hall, and Patti Garrido.
  • Fill Your Cup: We often have holes in the bottoms of our spiritual cups that need to be replenished from the Lord. Then we continue giving away and living out what He puts in. Where do I start? How do I begin? I don't understand what I'm reading! Come learn the basics of personal Bible study...Karla Inman.
  • Grounded in Missions: Ministry through age graded mission groups - that is where hearts are opened, needs are met, lives are changed. Join us for these interactive leadership workshops as we explore mission education...Diana Lerma, Gwen Moor, and Pat Tiller.
  • A Latte Fun: Practical application to sharing your story through creative stamping...Amy Bradley.
  • The Best Part of Waking' Up: IPod, MP3, Facebook, blogging...what does it all mean and how can I minister through it? Learn how to live out your faith onlline...Star McMillan.

 

Event Info
April 8-9, 2011
6:30 p.m. Friday - 3:30 p.m Saturday
Cost: $20 by March 31st; $25 at the door (includes desserts, lunch on-site, specialized breakouts and worship sessions.)
Northwest Baptist Center
3200 NE 109th Ave
Vancouver WA 98682

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CHURCH MINISTRY REVIEW

 

 

 

 VBS 2011

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

  

 

 

  

Would you like to have your VBS material waiting for you at the VBS Conference?

 

Place your order through IBA by April 9, 2011 and you can pick your order up without paying for shipping at the April 16th VBS training conference. 

 

When you order your VBS materials through IBA you achieve the following:

  • You save shipping costs.
  • You support our local Beaverton LifeWay store.
  • You support IBA training since the association  receives a  15% consignment fee.                   

You can also place your order at the VBS conference or email it after for pick up at the Beaverton LifeWay Store.  Consignment orders can only be received up to April 23, 2011.

 

          Email or call Bev Jackson at Beach Blast 2011

 [email protected] 

   or (503) 537-7403 for more information.  

 

 

 

 

 

Kits for Kids Project

 

This summer Lifeway Christian Stores will partner with Baptist Global Response to feature the missions' project in their Vacation Bible School materials.  The project is called "Kits for Kids" and will involve U.S. churches and VBS groups in collecting/packing basic school supplies in 2.5 gallon re-sealable bags.   These educational kits will be mailed by churches to a warehouse in Virginia, and from there shipped out to various parts of the world for distribution to kids in need of these basic school items.

  

There are millions of children around the world who are unable to attend school because their families cannot afford the basic supplies required.  Others live in areas recently struck by disasters which render the supplies unavailable.   Providing these simple school items will not only meet the physical needs required for education, but will also give missionaries and national partners an opportunity to share the love of Christ with these children and their families as the supplies are distributed.

 

Your Baptist Association can be a part of this exciting project!  We need your help in promoting this opportunity with your churches. For more information visit the website www.vbskitsforkids.com or contact Baptist Global Response at this address:

 

Baptist Global Response

402 BNA Drive, Suite 411

Nashville, TN  37217

Phone:  1 -866-974-5623 (Toll Free)

 

Please consider this opportunity to be the connection between Kids Who Care and Kids in Need!

 

Thank you,

Lori Funderburk and Regina Palmer

Kits for Kids Project Directors

[email protected]

 

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CHURCH RESOURCE REVIEW

 

Web Design

 

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 [email protected] and let us help you find the best solution and pricing.

 

 

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2011 TAX RESOURCE

Taxes 

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).

  

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CHURCH ADMINISTRATION NEWS

 

Church Administrator

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.

 

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What Church Management Software does your church use?  Some of our ministry assistants would like to have a support group with sister churches who are using the same software. Please take a moment to contact the IBA office and let us know what program your church uses (i.e. ACS, Power Church Plus, Servant Keeper, etc). E-mail [email protected] or call 503-452-2930, ext. 100.

"Pressing Toward The Mark..."  Philippians 3:12-14

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 [email protected]  attention IBA Encourager.  We would love to hear and share how God is working in your churches and communities. 

  

[email protected]     

PO Box 19960

Portland, Oregon 97280

(503) 452-2930