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| March 9, 2010 |
Vol 3, Issue 1 |
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E-Challenge
News from the Tarrant Baptist Association | |
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| Greetings! |
This year is already going by so fast and we are already less than a month away from Easter. When our schedules get busy and activities start piling up, I hope that you do not forget the grace and mercy that we were shown on the cross and the salvation that it provides for us. May you take that joy and hope and share it with those around you this Easter season.
Thank you for your continued support of the Tarrant Baptist Association. We hope that this newsletter helps keep you informed of what is going on in the Tarrant Baptist Association and how you can help reach your community. If you have any suggestions or articles to submit, please contact us at 817-927-1911 or email us at luke@tarrantbaptist.org
Becky Biser Tarrant Baptist Association |
| News from the Churches |
News from the Churches
El Buen Pastor Baptist Church baptized 22 persons on Sunday, Feb. 14. This is the largest group baptized in the history of the church. The same night there was a Renewing of Vows ceremony, in which more than 30 couples participated. In addition, during the month of July, the church had a celebration, honoring its pastor, Robert Arrubla Jr., for being pastor of the church for 25 years (1984-2009).
Gambrell Street Baptist Chuch celebrated 18 wonderful years of service from Dr. Clyde and Kaye Glazener, their pastor and his wife.
Wedgwood Baptist Church is commemorating its 50th Anniversary this year! This monumental event will be celebrated on Sunday, May 2, 2010 with a Celebration Service from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. A continental breakfast will be served from 8:30-9:30 a.m. for people who want to visit with old friends, meet new ones, and look at pictures and memorabilia from the past 50 years. After the Celebration Service, a lunch will take place at the Will Rogers Center on University Drive, catered by Fort Worth's famous (and Pastor Brother Al's favorite) Cousin's Barbecue. Cost is $10 per person ages 6 and up, and $5 for those 5 and under. More information can be found at www.wedgwoodbc.org. Al Meredith is pastor.
Congratulations to Lamar Baptist Church on their 25th church anniversary. They will have a special service beginning at 11 a.m. on April 18 to acknowledge their anniversary.
Eagle's Nest Missionary Baptist Church is glad to announce that God has chosen to bless the church and the congregation. The church building, located at 3445 South Grove Street, Fort Worth, will be going through a complete renovation and reconstruction. During the renovation process, the church will have its Sunday School hour as well as Sunday morning worship services at the Radison Hotel South, The Abilene Trail Room, 100 E. Alta Mesa Blvd, Fort Worth 76134. Sunday School begins at 9:00 AM and worship begins at 10:30 AM. For further information you may call 817-921-9005 and leave a message for the Ministry Assistant, Sharon Williams, or the Advisory Team.
Correction: Jason West is not the pastor of Eagle's Nest. In the February issue of the E-Challenge an announcement was made concerning the church's recent celebration of their 15th anniversary. The office of pastor is vacant.
On March 6, Thai International Church held a memorial service for Mrs. Suwaree Nittayapume. Mrs. Nittayapume was the wife of Rev. Ponnatee Nittayapume, the pastor of Thai International Church. Mrs. Nittayapume died on August 24, 2009 at her home at SWBTS Seminary in Fort Worth after 5 years of miracles in surviving with cancer. She is survived by her husband and a daughter, Tipnatee Nittayapume of New York City.
Westland Heights Baptist Church will be holding a Community Arts and Craft Fair on Saturday April 24 from 8 AM - 5 PM at their church which is located at 9700 Santa Paula Dr., Fort Worth. There will be a wide assortment of handmade arts and crafts, food, face painting, and unique items. Donations will also be accepted for the Westland Heights' New Building Fund. If you are looking for a place to sell your crafts and let others see your handiwork, then this will be a perfect place for you to setup. For more information and vendor registration, you can go to www.westlandheights.org or www.whbcarts-craftsfair.com. Gene Roberts is pastor.
Higher Praise Family Church has been given a sub-contract from Tarrant County to recruit mentors for the Tarrant County Re-entry Initiative. Their goal is to involve ministries of local churches in the mentoring process of those coming out of incarceration. They are asking churches to consider hosting brief presentations that will provide the background of the initiative, the current state of re-entry, the community impact, and how to become a mentoring church. For more information please contact pastor Patrick McGrew at hirpraise@aol.com
Koinonia Church is in need of a bass guitar and a corresponding amp. If you or your church can donate these items, please contact Trevares Taylor at trevares@yahoo.com. Ronnie Goines is pastor.
Iglesia Bautista Azle Avenue has eight 9' long pews and four 15' pews for sale. Please contact pastor Rafael Solis at 817-808-4832 or ibazleavenue@att.net for more information.
Hope Church has a portable fiberglass baptistery to give away to another church. If you are interested, please contact Jerry Roberts at (817) 368-3658 or email jerry@hopechurch.com. Harold Bullock is pastor.
Living Water Baptist Church has nineteen 18' oak pews that they are willing to donate to another church if you can pick them up and haul them to your church. For more information, please contact the church 817-294-9397. Tim Oster is pastor.
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Need a PA system? Thanks to a generous donation, the Tarrant Baptist Association now has a PA system available to our churches for $25/weekend or $50/week. Please call the office at 817-927-1911, ext. 201 to reserve. | |
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| TBA Job Board |
Do you have an open position at your church? Post it on the TBA Job Board! Here, churches may peruse over 150 resumes of avaliable job-seekers. Go to the Job Board website www.tarrantbaptist.org/jobs today, click on Ministies Join at the top, and follow instructions to register your church. You must have a valid email address. Questions? Contact our office at 817-927-1911, ext. 201 or frontdesk@tarrantbaptist.org. |
| Pastor Suppy List |
Did you know that the TBA maintains a list of supply preachers and musicians? Over 100 qualified ministers are avaliable to temporarily fill the pulpit and other positions at your church. To get a copy of this list in hardcopy or electronic form, contact our office at frontdesk@tarrantbaptist.org or 817-927-1911 ext. 201.
Please contact our office if you are currently on the Pastor Supply List and would like to be removed. We appreciate your help in keeping this list up to date! | |
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| Church Starting Banquet |
Church Starting Banquet
May 6, 2010
6:30 pm
Travis Avenue South Complex
For the past five years, the Annual Church Starting Banquet has one of the highlights of the year. This year's banquet is expected to be so and more.
In prior years' banquets, each church has "purchased" a table and peopled it with their members. Each table had a couple who were church starters, so everyone had opportunity to meet and get to know someone who was doing New Church Starting. The program included a number of TBA church starters who shared their story of calling, ministry and victory. Many say it is one of the most spiritually challenging and uplifting experiences of the year.
This year's Church Starting Banquet will be held on Thursday evening, May 6, 6:30 at Travis Avenue. There will be stories of church starting that will bring joy to your heart and tears to your eyes. The BIG difference this year is that there will be NO CHARGE for the banquet. TBA Supporters are funding the complete cost of the event. You will simply need to RSVP so TBA can provide the needed places and meals for your church's participation.
Mark you calendar now for this event that will greatly impact your church family and their calling for the Kingdom of God. For more information, contact Jay Harris at 817-927-1911, ext. 215 or jay@tarrantbaptist.org. The deadline to sing up is April 29th. |
| What are your service times? |
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What are your church services times?
Help us keep a current listing of all church service times to assist prospective church-goers. Please contact our office with the following information:
Name of Church
Size of your church: small (<500), medium (500-1,000), large (1,001<)
Worship style: traditional, blended, or contemporary
Main Bible Study (or "Sunday" School) day and time: Children/Youth Activities provided (yes or no)
Main Worship Service day and time: Children/Youth Activities provided (yes or no)
Wednesday Night Activities time: Children/Youth Activities provided (yes or no)
Best time to call church office
To update and verify your service times, please call the Tarrant Baptist Association at 817-927-1911 ext. 201 or email us at frontdesk@tarrantbaptist.org. |
| 1st Annual Riverbend 5k Run/Walk |
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1st Annual Riverbend 5k Run/Walk
When: May 8, 2010 10 a.m.
Where: Riverbend Retreat Center, Glen Rose
Cost: $17 per entry (special family rates are available)
Riverbend is the perfect place to enjoy a brisk run, God's creation, and the fellowship with other runners and walkers. The race will begin at 10 a.m. Prizes will be award for age groups as well as the male and female race winners. Bring the whole family! For just $5 per person they can enjoy the zipline, paintball target shooting, archery range, and bring your own kite for a kite-lying contest. From 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. you can also bring your bathing suit and experience "The Big Splash" swimming pool or test your bravery on the water zip line or trapeze swings at the Waterfront "Launch Pad" for an additional $5 per person.
Those registering for the race can pick up your packets on Friday May 7th at Travis Avenue Baptist Church Education Complex from 2:30 - 7:00 p.m. and at Riverbend starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. Please help keep this even safe and family-friendly by following the no pets and no alcohol policy. For more information and to register, please visit www.riverbendrun.org . |
| Demographic Studies Avaliable FREE |
 For a limited time, the Ministry Area Profile (MAP), priced at $219 with Link2Lead, is available FREE through the TBA.
The new year is a strategic time to evaluate where you are, study your community, and plan for impact. This demographic tool will enhance your understanding of who is in your community, what their needs are, and how to meet those needs.
The Ministry Area Profile is a custom designed study that can be based on zip code, radius from the church or a drawn boundary of your ministry area. Contact Jay Harris at 817-927-1911, ext. 215 and order your Ministry Area Profile today. |
| GA Camp 2010 |
GA camp offers a safe, quality camping experience designed especially for girls who have completed 1st -6th grade. A camp that caters to girls has flexibility unavailable to coed camps. We identify that which connects with girls and build the program around their needs. A girl's life will be instilled with friendships, grace, love and a passion for God and missions. Girls will grow in their relationships with God and others as they explore the wonders of His creation at Riverbend Retreat Center.
Girls will take part in a number of fun-filled activities:
Archery * Basketball * Ping-pong * 2 Swimming pools * Waterslides * Water Volleyball * Sand Volleyball * Nature Hikes * Paintball Target Range * Zip Line (completed 5th & 6th grade) * Canteen * Late Night Swim * Scavenger Hunts * Tea Party * Special Event* Crafts * Bible/Missions Study * Praise Walk * Worship
Waterfront Activities Include:
2 Blobs * 2 Iceberg climbing walls * Swimming * "Flying Fox" Zip Line * Water Trapeze * Water slide
For more information contact:
Derinda Williams
derinda.williams@firstmansfield.com
817.473.1161 or 817.454.9046 |
| RA Camp 2010 |
RA camp offers a safe, quality camping experience designed especially for boys who have completed 1st -6th grade. The activities provided develop a boy's uniqueness and individuality and teach effectively in ways which reach boys and cater to their learning style. This Christ-centered week designed for boys will be a journey filled with friendship, encouragement and the adventure of a lifetime. RA Camp reaches boys for Christ and leads them to become ambassadors for Christ by developing a biblical character and a missions heart. Boys will grow in their relationships with God and others as they explore the wonders of His creation at Riverbend Retreat Center.
Boys will take part in a number of adventurous activities:
Archery * Basketball * Ping-pong * 2 Swimming pools * Waterslides * Nature Hikes * Zip Line * Canteen * Bible/Missions Study * bb guns * Slingshot * camp craft activities * nature study * competitive games * obstacle course * campfire * worship
Waterfront Activities Include:
2 Blobs * 2 Iceberg climbing walls * Swimming * "Flying Fox" Zip Line * Water Trapeze * Water slide
For more information contact:
Glenn Hedgpeth
817.249.9968 or ghedgpeth2003@yahoo.com
or Dewayne Williams 817.453.2013 |
| A Mother's Love: An Evening with Carol Kent |
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Southcliff Baptist Church Women's Ministry presents:
A Mother's Love:
An Evening with Carol Kent!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
7:00 p.m. in the Worship Center
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Admission $8.00 (Includes a dessert bar following the program)
Carol Kent is a popular international public speaker and author, best known for being dynamic, humorous, encouraging, and biblical. She is a former radio show co-host and her messages have been featured on Focus on the Family and she has also been a featured speaker at many of the Women of Faith, Extraordinary Women, and Women of Joy events.
Don't miss this special evening. Tickets available at the Information Center on Sundays, or the Church Office Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., and at the door. There will be no childcare provided. |
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Training for Life |
Association VBS Training Clinic
Date: March 27, 2010
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: First Baptist Church Saginaw
Free training on LifeWay's Saddle Ridge Ranch VBS. More information can be found here.
2010 Next Righteous Generation Conference
When: March 25-26, 2010
9:30 am to 5:30 PM
Where: Hope Church Fort Worth, TX
On March 25-26, 2010, Hope Church in Fort Worth will be hosting the NRG Conference 2010. NRG, Next Righteous Generation, is a curriculum developed by Hope Church and the Hope Globe Network to provide gender-specific material for kids. This material has been shown to work in several churches in grabbing boy's attention and motivating them to learn and apply Scripture, help girls gain confidence and a desire to follow God whole-heartedly, and provide parents with simple but effective ways to train their children. It has led to fewer classroom management issues, more members interested in the Children's Ministry, more men applying to teach, and more parents seeing their kids apply God's word in their daily life.
The conference will be held from 9:30 AM-5:30 PM both days and will feature breakout sessions on topics such as: Recruiting Men to teach Boys; Getting Your Church on Board; Giving Parents Simple but Effective Tools to Use at Home; Best Practices for Teaching All-Girl Classes; Best Practices for Teaching All-Boy Classes; Can "NRG" Work in My Church Situation? (rental, limited space, and other situations); Supplies on a Shoestring - Frugal Ideas for "NRG-izing" Your Sunday Mornings! The conference is $239 a person. If you register as a group, every person after the first person is $219.
Dallas Baptist University 22nd Annual Norvell Slater Senior Adult Hymn Sing
When: Friday April 16, 2010
Time: Pre-Hymn Sing Concert 1:30 pm
Hymn Sing 2:00 pm
Where: Patty and Bo Pilgrim Chapel
Dallas Baptist University
Free Admission
Contact 214-333-6824 for more information
ServantsEdge
An experiential leadership journey
Date: April 19-23, 2010
Where: Riverbend Retreat Center
Cost: $250 (includes lodging, meals, book, shirt, etc.) For application form or more information, go to www.ServantsEdge.org or contact Becky Biser at 817-927-1911, ext. 222 or becky@tarrantbaptist.org.
Upside Down Inside Out GA Camp 2010
Date: July 20-24, 2010
Where: Riverbend Retreat Center
Cost: $170
GA camp offers a safe, quality camping experience designed especially for girls who have completed 1st-6th grade. We identify that which connects with girls and build the program around their needs. A girl's life will be instilled with friendships, grace, love, and passion for God and missions. Girls will grow in their relationships with God and others as they explore the wonders of His creation at Riverbend Retreat Center. For more information, please contact Derinda Williams at derinda.williams@firstmansfield.com, 817-473-1611 or 817-454-9046.
2010 Pre-Teen Camp
Live Out Loud
When: August 6-10, 2010
Where: Riverbend Retreat Center
This camp is for 3rd-6th graders.
RA Camp 2010
Date: August 10-14, 2010
Where: Riverbend Retreat Center
Cost: $170
RA camp offers a safe, quality camping experience designed especially for boys who have completed 1st-6th grade. The activities provided develop a boy's uniqueness and individuality and teach effectively in ways which reach boys and cater to their learning style. This Christ-centered week designed for boys will be a journey filled with friendship, encouragement and the adventure of a lifetime. RA Camp reaches boys for Christ and leads them to become ambassadors for Christ by developing a Biblical character and a missions heart. Boys will grow in their relationships with God and others as they explore the wonders of His creation at Riverbend Retreat Center. For more information, please contact Glen Hedgpeth at ghedgpeth2003@yahoo.comor 817-249-9968 or Dewayne Williams at 817-453-2013.
Local Mission Leadership Conference at Mission Arlington
When: April 16-18, 2010
Where: Mission Arlington Main Campus
This weekend will give you the chance to learn about Mission Arlington on Friday night, attend break-out sessions with staff and get your hands dirty helping with the physical side of the ministry on Saturday, and join the staff and community for prayer and worship on Sunday. The conference is free, but registration is required. For more information, please go here.
Multi-Housing Conference
When: September 25, 2010
Where: First Baptist Church Euless
This is a conference designed to train and equip you and your church for ministry-based evangelism, cross-cultural missions, and church planting in multi-housing complexes. For more information and to register, please go here. | |
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Becky Biser
Tarrant Baptist Association
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