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jba-NETWORK 
July 12, 2015
 
Greetings!

 


Nothing Says Sumer Like

Vacation Bible School


 

Summer is here and that means lots of things going on - school/college break, family vacations, youth camp, music camp, mission trips, and the list seems to be endless for how much we try to pack into our summer.  But for many churches, nothing says summer like Vacation Bible School (VBS).  There is a lot of work that goes into a successful VBS; curriculum selection, volunteer recruitment, calendar selection, training, rehearsal, learning songs and hand motions and the favorite - room decoration!

 

Is it worth all the effort?  Does VBS still work?  Is VBS still relevant today?

 

The answer to all these questions is a resounding YES!

 

Did you know:

  • VBS as we know it today was started in the late 1800s - in a saloon
  • The early VBS events would run for multiple weeks
  • The early 1900s saw the introduction of standardized curriculum
  • By the late 1900s over 5 million children yearly were attending VBS
  • Today, around 25% of annual baptisms in Baptist churches can be traced to decisions made in VBS 

Many churches in the JBA network will conduct a VBS at some point during the summer months.  In fact, 9 out of 10 Southern Baptist Convention churches do host a VBS each year.  There IS a lot work put into running a VBS but the numbers - volunteers, attendance, non-church goers who participate, decisions for Christ - all prove that VBS is worth the effort, it still works and it's still relevant.

 

For many churches, their annual VBS is their largest outreach/evangelistic effort and is also their most successful.  Hey, take a moment to ask your Pastor and others in your church about their VBS experience - many will tell you of a time at a VBS when they made their personal decision to become a Christ follower.

 

I would love to hear your VBS stories - drop me a line at jlitton@jaxbaptist.org with funny stories, stories of decisions, how your church does VBS (daytime, evening, number of days), or anything else you would like to share - I love stories!


 

Jeff Litton

Missional Strategist

Jacksonville Baptist Association


 

                                                                                                     

 
Church Announcements & Celebrations  

 

Office Volunteers Needed @ JBA If you are retired, a stay-at-home mom or dad, or just want something to do for a couple of hours each week or month, we are looking for those who really enjoy being around other people, have the gift of gab, or have previous office experience. If any of these things ring a bell, we could sure use you as an office volunteer in the JBA office.  For more information, please call JBA, 727-6800, or contact Sarah Parnell.

 

Jacksonville Port Ministry Announcement - Calvin Reid announcing the now fully incorporated Ministry! New address and details of the great changes.

Click Here for details.


Financial/Human Resources Ministry Assistant - FaithBridge Church is seeking a part-time Financial/Human Resources Ministry Assistant. Candidates should have experience in bookkeeping and preferably be familiar with ACS Software. To submit a resume, email melissa@wearefaithbridge.com.

 

Part-Time Financial Secretary - Must have experience in bookkeeping and experience with Quick Books Premier Nonprofit. Please send resume to rustybryan@hotmail.com or mail to the church:

Wellborn Baptist Church, Attention: Pastor Rusty Bryan, PO Box 228, Wellborn, FL 32094

 

Celebration of Joy - Share the Good News of Jesus Wherever you are! This event will be held at Fruit Cove Baptist Church July 13, 14 & 15th - 10am. Dr John Sullivan preaching and Archie Jackson as Music Leader.

Click Here for details.

 

ESL Teaching Certificate Training - This training is set for August 21-22. Please contact Holly Blann, 13hollyb1130@gmail.com, with the International Learning Center.

Click Here for flyer and details.

 

Substitute or interim pianist/organist available

Well-seasoned in traditional and contemporary music, has own equipment to do PowerPoint projections. Call Pastor Gary at 904-861-8032

 

Park City Baptist Church is hosting the mobile dental unit July13-17; also holding a Job/Health Fair at Holiday Inn Express on Chaffee Point Blvd July 20-24. For information, call 904-554-7890.

    Park City needs an apartment or home for a visiting musician who will be establishing orchestra for children. For additional information, call 904-554-7890.

  

Sky Counseling Center at The Church at Argyle

Sky Counseling Center has recently launched at The Church at Argyle. Sky Counseling Center provides professional counseling, relationship coaching, and spiritual direction, all from a Christian biblical perspective, for individuals, couples, and families. Visit www.skycounseling.com or call 904-800-8553 for more information or to setup an appointment.

 

Instruments needed - In need of a key board possibly a Roland, a Korg, and a Bass Guitar and if possible the accessories that accommodate those instruments. Contact David Mathis at 904-415-2730.

 

International Learning Center Opportunity - Volunteer Teaching opportunities are available for assisting in teaching English as a second language. Please contact the Academic Director, Holly Blann, for more information at 13hollyb1130@gmail.com.

 

Donating your Bibles, books, & hymnals overseas -

Do you have extra Bibles, books, and hymnals?  And a passion for these materials to be used by people overseas?  And without the huge expense normally associated with shipping?

Click Here for details.

 

Position Opening - Administrative Assistant: Communications/Worship - Deermeadows Baptist Church is looking to fill this full time position.

Click Here for details.

 

Full Time Maintenance person needed - for Cedar Creek Baptist Church and School. For more informatioin contact John W. Montgomery at 904-631-0139 or Fax resume to 904-781-9182.

 

College Ministry Intern at Hibernia Baptist Church - The College Ministry intern will learn about College Ministry from sharing the Gospel to making disciples with hands on experience. Through this internship, the individual will assist and report directly to the Young Adult Pastor.   The intern will also be challenged to grow personally and corporately while having the opportunity to make an eternal impact in the life of Hibernia's College ministry.

Click Here for details on how to apply.

 

House Parent Opening - At the Florida Baptist Children's Home Jacksonville location. We are currently seeking one or two married couples to fill the position of house parents at our Jacksonville campus. The position of House Parent is a live-in residential cottage position for married couples only and marriage for at least two years is a bona-fide occupational qualification for the position.

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Click Here for description statement.

 

Opportunity - Local teens are in need of locations to complete court-ordered community service. If you are interested in allowing youth to complete community service at your church and maybe creating a mentor relationship, please contact Keith Money of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice at 904-391-3806.

 

Back Up Pianist Needed - Orange Avenue Baptist Church is in need of a backup pianist for times their regular pianist is out. Please contact Curtis Phillips at 904-495-8414 or email RealPeaceOfMind@gmail.com.

 

Needed used and or new Sound System - (etc... Microphones, Projectors, projector screen)- If you have any of this equipment and would like to pass this on to a new church plant, please contact Darriel Hagans at 904-528-0753 or email Joseph Lee at josephlee311@yahoo.com. Or you can contact office number at 904-361-3820.

 

Music Organ needed - Union Progressive Baptist Church is in need of an organ. Pastor C. R. Morgan can be reached by email at corinthianmorgan68@gmail.com.

 

Parkwood Counseling Center - is a new resource in the Arlington community and greater Jacksonville area providing clinical counseling for all people. Using innovative, proven and creative strategies the clinicians will provide excellent care and compassion to help you and your family grow in health and stability. 

Click Here for details and cost.

 

Special Announcement from Florida Baptist Convention 

At the February 2015 State Board of Missions meeting, legal counsel for the Convention was asked to provide a form bylaw provision that could be used by Baptist churches around Florida to clarify how their facilities, assets, and resources might be used. The following statement is provided for consideration by Florida Baptist churches.  If it meets the approval of these autonomous congregations, they may choose to insert this provision into their constitution or bylaws. The statement is attached for your review and also available on our website at:

 

Attention Pastors - If you are a young pastor of an established church and would be interested in gathering quarterly for fellowship and edification, please email John Green at jgreen@shindler.org.

 

Guardian Ad Litem Volunteers Needed -

Abused, neglected, and abandoned children need YOUR voice in court. Please visit www.guardianadlitem.org.

 

Part-Time position for Teacher/Leader - in the Young Adult Dept. Hours: SUN 9am-12 & 6-7pm; WED 7-9pm, $100 per week. Please contact Pastor Steve Whitcomb at 904-910-3699 or send resume to steve@promiselandbaptist.org.

 

 

 

If your JBA Church has an upcoming event or something to celebrate, let us know!

 
JBA Team

Rick Wheeler 

 rwheeler@jaxbaptist.org

Lead Missional Strategist

Josh Dryer
Missional Strategist 

Walter Bennett 

wabennett@jaxbaptist.org

Church Planting Coach/Strategist

 

Jeff Litton 

Missions Engagement Coordinator/

Financial Bookkeeper

 

Tim Driscoll

trdriscoll@gmail.com

Digital storyteller

 

Tommy Minton 

tminton@jaxbaptist.org

Ministry Assistant

 

Laura Livingston

Church Support Coordinator