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September 2013 |
Vol XLV, No. 9 |
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Noonday Baptist Association
1348 Canton Road, N.E. Marietta, GA 30066-6062 www.noondayba.org (770) 422-3347
Larry Fillingim, Director of Missions David Suddath, Church Development Director |
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September's Featured Event |  CHURCH TRANSFORMATION: Principles for Turning Churches Around On Tuesday, September 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Bill Easum will speak regarding church transformation. Bill has worked with more than 1,000 churches guiding them in the area of church transformation. He leads from experience. As a pastor, he took his church from 34 to 2,000 in attendance. Come bring your staff and/or key leaders and discover as Bill shares strategies and ideas to further the Kingdom's work.
The cost for this conference is $15 (lunch is included in the price).
The registration deadline is September 16. For more information, click HERE. To register, click HERE. Choose Church Transformation Conference. Then choose Click Here to Register. This will bring you to a log in screen. |
| Rev. Loy Frix Celebrates 50 Years |  Sunday, August 11, Awtrey-Westwood Baptist Church honored their pastor, Rev. Loy Frix, for 50 years of service in the Gospel Ministry. The church honored Pastor Frix with a special service of testimonies from family and friends followed by a celebration dinner. Pastor Frix, and his wife Glory, were presented Bibles, and a plaque commemorating their years of service. A custom Bible cake was served during the meal. |
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Join our Mailing List!
The 2013 Annual Church Profiles were mailed out in August. You should have received them by now. If your church did not receive one, please contact Sheryl at (770) 422-3347.
Deadline to complete the profile and return a copy to Noonday Baptist Association is October 11. |
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| IMPACT2013 |
This year, Noonday Baptist Association's Community Makeover has changed its name to IMPACT 2013. We are interested in learning how your church is reaching out into the community and partnering with schools throughout the year.
The Association set aside two weekends for IMPACT2013. The first was July 19-21 and our next one will be held October 11-13.
Of course, we encourage churches to reach out to their communities all year long. If you have participated in community or school projects, Noonday would like to know about them. We will feature your projects with your pictures in the Noonday Light. |
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Two Churches Received into Noonday Baptist Association |
At the 2013 Annual Meeting on Saturday, August 24, 2013, two churches were received into the  membership of the churches of Noonday Baptist Association with all rights and privileges afforded by such membership.
These churches are North Paulding Baptist Church of Dallas, Rev. Thomas Cole, Pastor and Triumphant Community Church of Austell, Dr. Robert Moore, Pastor. |
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One in Prayer Retreat | |
Make plans today to join the annual One in Prayer Retreat at Pinnacle Retreat Center, September 20-21. You'll be inspired and challenged by speaker, Kim Hardy, and worship leader, Heather Tag, as we focus on our theme: Praying God's Word, Praying God's Will. In addition to large group gatherings, you will have personal time with God on the beautiful grounds of Pinnacle Retreat Center.
Register today! Go to HERE and click on the 'Events' tab to download a registration form or to register online.
Kim Hardy is the wife of Rev. Dexter Hardy, Life Point Church, one of our new church plants. |
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2013 Bible Drill Retreat |
The Bible Drill Retreat is November 1-2 this year. The Worship Leader for this event is Jeff Slaug hter. The Camp Pastor is Jason Teal. October 1st is the last day to get the early bird rate. For information on the retreat, please click on the icon on the right. |
| Cobb Youth Network Meeting | |
We are starting back with our monthly Youth Network Meetings. I hope you will take advantage of these meetings. Each month we have a specific topic to discuss.
At our first meeting, we will have STREET GRACE come to speak to our  group. Street Grace is a faith-based organization leading churches and community groups to end domestic minor sex trafficking in Metro Atlanta.
This meeting will be at Crossview Baptist on Thursday, September 26 and our Host will be Taylor Johnson, Worship & Youth Pastor. This meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Street Grace will provide lunch for those who are in attendance. Please make sure you make your reservation soon. The reservation deadline is September 23.
To find our more information about this meeting, click HERE to open the flyer. If you have any more questions, please contact Sheryl Dean at (770) 422-3347. |
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My Hope America |
Will you be a part of My Hope America with Billy Graham?
For more information click HERE. |
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Fall Semester Has Begun! Where Are Your College Students? | |
Thousands of first-year students have arrived at Kennesaw State, Southern Polytechnic, Georgia Highlands and Chattahoochee Tech. Are students from your church attending these schools? If so, contact Campus Minister, Dave Stewart and Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM).
BCM wants to help your students transition from high school to college. Once on campus, your students can make some great new friends and participate in a wide variety of on-campus ministries ranging from discipleship groups to evangelism events to intramural sports teams.
College can be a time of extraordinary spiritual growth. BCM wants to help your students stretch their faith and practice their leadership skills. You likely have students at many universities around the country. Dave can connect them with BCM campus ministers at their respective schools. Contact Dave Stewart or call/text him at (770) 377-8110.
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2013 Annual Meeting & Key Leadership Training | |
See slideshow below with pictures from our recent Annual Meeting & Key Leadership Training.
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Church News |
Cedar Ridge Church has moved to a permanent site and want to sale some of their portable equipment. Some of the equipment is a complete 256 sq ft portable indoor/outdoor stage (with 2 rolling storage carts), two sets of steps for stage, 2 6ft x 8ft screens with case, some pipes and base lantes with carrier, some black and lots of colored drapes. If interested, please contact Nate Galloway.
Fortified Hills Baptist Church has 20 4x8 metal staging 15" high that they would like to sell for $2,000. This will include sets of steps. If interested, please call the church office at (678) 363-7720.
Jacob's Ladder registration has begun. This is a ministry of First Baptist, Acworth and offers a Christian-based curriculum for students ages 12 months through 4 years. The school is open Monday through Friday, 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. For more information click HERE.
Noonday Baptist Church is hosting the Thrive Conference 2013. This conference will be held September 6-7, 2013. Frances Worthington of Desert Flower Ministries will be speaking and the musical group, By Design, will lead in worship. Cost is $45. To register, click HERE.
Wildwood Baptist Preschool registration is now open to the public. Classes are offered for 18 months through five years of age in their Certified Program of Excellence for Young Children. Coming Fall 2013: Five-Day Classes for three, four, and five year olds. Contact Diane Snyder at (770) 499-1580 for more information. |
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Mission Georgia Offering | 
- Pray for the ministries that are touching lives across Georgia, and how God can use you.
- Give to the Mission Georgia Offering which supports ministry, missions, and evangelism in Georgia
- Go make a difference each day as you share Jesus everywhere you go.
"For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost."
Luke 19:10
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Preview Day at NOBTS |
 The North Georgia Hub of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary will be hosting a Preview Day for prospective students on Monday, September 9th. Prospective students will have the opportunity to observe a class, learn about NOBTS programs, attend chapel, and dialogue with faculty, staff and students over lunch. Dr. Charles Kelley, president of NOBTS will be present to lead chapel and meet prospective students. Lunch is free.
First and Last Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Degree Type (interested in pursuing--undergraduate or graduate) |
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Celebrating 15 Years! |
Thank you for the opportunity to serve the churches of Noonday Association for fifteen years. It does not seem possible that that amount of time has gone by since my family and I moved to Marietta to serve Noonday churches as Director of Missions.
It has been an honor and privilege to serve with the outstanding churches and church leaders in Noonday Association which are among the best in the Southern Baptist Convention. Noonday churches constantly amaze me with their creativity in reaching their communities and impacting the nation and the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The pastors of Noonday churches are some of the most outstanding church leaders in the country. Members of these churches are all across the globe volunteering in missions and sharing the Gospel message. It has been a blessing to partner with you.
Ann and I thank the churches for their recognition during the Annual Meeting and for the generous monetary gift presented to us by the Personnel Team. I also thank the Association for the beautiful crystal lighthouse. I placed it on my desk as a constant reminder of your generosity and as a symbol of the lighthouse for the Gospel that the churches of Noonday are locally, nationally and internationally.
Thank you, Larry Fillingim
"I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."
Philippians 1:3-6 (NIV) |
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Strategic Missional Partners Events | |
 Cobb Pregnancy Services is having their Fall Banquet on September 19. This event will feature representatives from Life Training Institute and The American Center for Law and Justice. For more information call them at (770) 590-9361.
 Paulding Pregnancy Services is having a Father-Daughter Purity Ball on September 21st from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. This event will take place at the Dallas Civic Center. For more information on this event, click HERE.
The HOPE Center is having their Fall Banquet on October 10. This event will take place at the First Baptist Church Woodstock. The Keynote Speaker will be Michael Homula, Executive Director, ICU Mobile. For more information, contact them at (770) 924-0864. |
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Disaster Relief | |
"I just had to tell someone about the outstanding job the Disaster Relief Team is doing at my home," said Mrs. P. The team arrived early and went right to work on the tree damage around her home. They cut down five broken or split trees and cut up 7 or 8 trees that had fallen. Mrs. P was ecstatic about how these volunteers from Disaster Relief were willing and quick to respond to her need.
The volunteers were from both Burnt Hickory Baptist Church and Eastside Baptist Church. They were:
Bill VanSant, Bob Pippin, John Shipley, Don Grissom, Duane Jones, Mike Edwards
"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ" Colossians 3:23-24. |
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Storehouse Ministries |
Storehouse Ministries is a ministry of Noonday Baptist Association. It is primarily an emergency food pantry dependent on food and monetary donations from individuals and all churches in the Noonday Baptist Association. Funds must be specifically given to Storehouse Ministries. No regular church donations to Noonday Baptist Association are used by Storehouse Ministries.
If you know anyone needing food, have them call our client line at (770) 428-8410. Make sure they do not call the Association Office for food.
Storehouse Ministries are already planning ahead toward November and December regarding the food needed for our Thanksgiving and Christmas boxes. They are looking forward to helping 1000 families in need in the communities. Only through your help and involvement in this ministry will make it possible. Much planning is needed in order to have enough food on hand to pack 1000 boxes.
Please encourage your SS Classes or the church to begin planning your fall food drives in late October and early November. Global Hunger Relief Emphasis for the Southern Baptist Convention is Sunday, October 13. Also, soon to follow will be the fall food list.
The links below will give you more information regarding the Global Hunger Relief:
Also, many volunteers will be needed to pack boxes during that time as well. Call to schedule your group to assist us with packing. Don't forget that monetary donations can be made to the Bill Roger's Hunger Fund at Noonday Baptist Association for us to purchase food from the Atlanta Food Bank at the very best possible prices (when the food is available to purchase).
Storehouse at this has a very critical need for more phone intake persons. Please contact Karen Stevens at Noonday Baptist Association at (770) 422-3347.
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Catalyst 2013 | 
Are you going to Catalyst this year?
October 3-4, 2013
If so, the Association Office has 3 tickets available. Make sure you contact us at (770) 422-3347 to reserve your tickets.
NBA PRICE
NBA Church Plant Price: $ 90
NBA Church Price: $160
Catalyst List Price: $329
Reserve your tickets NOW! |
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Year-to-Date Financial Summary As of July 31, 2013 |
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Gifts from Churches |
$398,895 | |
Other Receipts & Interest |
$ 2,309 | |
Total Receipts |
$401,204 | |
Total Ministry Expenditures | $390,622 | |
Ministry Funds Available 7/31/2013 | $ 10,582 | |
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Budget Requirements YTD | $481,133 | |
Church Gifts (Under) Budget YTD | ($ 82,238) | | Percent of Gifts (Under) Budget YTD | (17.0%) |
The Association is supported by gifts from member churches to Association Missions and does not receive support from the Cooperative Program gifts given by churches to the Georgia Baptist Convention and Southern Baptist Convention. Noonday churches that are giving faithfully are encouraged to continue their support. Churches that have decreased their giving are encouraged to prayerfully reconsider their support for Association Missions. Churches that are presently not giving are asked to consider contributing some amount to the ministry of strengthening churches and starting new churches as we work together to impact lostness in our mission field and nation.
Click HERE to see what your church has given this year. This lists only those churches who have given. |
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Noonday's Meetings and Events in September | |
September 2 NBA Holiday Labor Day Office Closed
September 12 8:30 a.m. Pastor's Roundtable @ Association Office
September 24 7:00 p.m. Builders for Christ Fellowship @ TBA
September 24 10:00 a.m. Church Transformation Conference @ Johnson Ferry Baptist
September 26 10:00 a.m. Cobb Youth Network Meeting @ Crossview Baptist |
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