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"The Catalyst" 

 

January 2014  

 

"Happy New Year"

May God be your guiding light through this new year. 

 

 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S CORNER

 

 

We have had many great reports on the various Christmas programs and outreach efforts by our Rankin County Baptist Churches and individuals.  Thank you all for your diligence in serving our wonderful Savior. 

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord,
plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
 
Jeremiah 29:11-12

It is my hope that you see 2014 as a year of great opportunity.


Perhaps you will make New Year's resolutions about how you will be serving the Lord in the New Year.  It is for sure that there is a great need for expanding the Kingdom of God here on the earth, beginning right here in Rankin County.  With the prisons, the hospitals, the nursing homes, and all of the unreached people living here in our area, there are so many opportunities.  Please commit yourself to being more proactive in serving the Lord in the New Year than in the past. 

 

 

 

In Christ,

Allen Stephens, Executive Director 

 

Betty Crawford Retirement


On December 9, 2013, Betty Crawford was honored for 25 years service at Rankin Baptist Association and Crossroads Counseling Center.  Seen in the picture below is Dr. Sanderford presenting her with a plaque.





Merry Christmas from your Crossroads Staff.  "Peace on earth,
 good will toward men".
Welcome - New Pastors

Barefoot Springs - Rev. Bill Prestage
Dry Creek - Rev. Carlous Smith
Robinhood - Rev. David McNeill
Gunter Road - Rev. David Allen
Lighthouse - Rev. Bob Blakely
Mt. Helm - Dr. Elbert Craig

Hands Up Outreach News
Hands UP Outreach Ministry (CWJC & CMJC) in Rankin County area needs help. We are in need of Volunteer positions for our 2014 Year. We need someone to fill the position, Director of the GED Tutoring Program.  A retired school teacher would be good. Also, we need a Director for our Purse Ministry and Director of our Christmas Card Ministry to Inmates. We are always in need of Mentors and Encouragers for men and women in our Outside CWJC and CMJC programs. Please pray how God may use you or your church in this ministry. You may call Mary Callahan, 601-826-0442 for more information.

 

Ebenezer Ministries

2014 Schedule

1.  Exploring I and II Timothy and Titus - January 7, 14, 21, and 28
Instructor:  Allen Stephens
2.  Communicating for a Change - March 4, 11,18, and 25
Instructor:  Dr. Rick Henson
3.  Growing Through Prayer (Elective) - April 15, 22
Instructor:  Bill Hyer
4.  Psalms - May 6, 13, 20, and 27
Instructor:  Bill Hyer
5.  Preaching Through General Epistles - July 8, 15, 22, and 29
Instructor:  Dr. Steve Jackson
6.  Genesis - September 2, 9, 16, and 23
Instructor:  Dr. Wayne Van Horn
7.  Comparative Religions - October 7, 14, 21, and 28
Instructor:  Dr. Sam Hughes

 
Ministry Assistants Christmas Party


Our faithful servers....Joy, Ginger, Martha, Mary and Judy

Enjoying their lunch and fellowship

Karen Hargett entertains with a beautiful voice and Christmas message
Health Conference

 
Teaching our Children


This precious picture is of children in Rankin County visiting our nursing home residents during Thanksgiving.  What a priceless lesson.
 
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DATES TO REMEMBER:

January 13 - Ministers' Conference (date change) at Star Baptist Church - 10:30 a.m.; guest speaker is Don Lum, MBCB; reservations required for lunch 601-939-2182
January 16 - Strategy Committee Meeting - 10:30 a.m. at RCBA offices
January 16 - Administrative Committee Meeting - 11:30 a.m. at RCBA offices
January 21 - Growing Churches Meeting - 11:00 a.m. at RCBA offices
January 23 - Finance Committee Meeting - 11:30 a.m at RCBA offices 
 

 

Crossroads Counseling Center welcomes new Staff

Dinah Bufkin, BSSW, MSMHT joins Crossroads.  Dinah, says, "God has called me to counseling with a specific focus on mental health therapy.  I have six years experience in hospitals and clinical settings, covering a wide range of problems". 


Michael Preston, LPC, joins Crossroads.  Michael has a passion for working with addiction.
 
FBC Brandon Encouragement Bags
The Believer's Sunday School class takes on Christmas project at Baptist Hospital.
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Trip to the Holy Land

Dr. Rick Henson, Oakdale Baptist Church, is seen having fun on his trip to the Holy Land with Gary Bowlin and wife Norma.

Rankin Baptist Association musicians perform at Hederman Cancer Center party





Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this day special for not only the patients, but the staff, the doctors, the janitors, the family members of patients and just everyone that walked through the revolving doors.
Operation Shoebox - Rankin County  

So proud to report that Rankin County churches collected 9,205 boxes this year.

 
 
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