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Director's
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In the
early morning hours of January 23rd, like many of you, Judy and I were
hunkered down in the hallway of our home as the emergency sirens were
blasting the alarm. "A tornado warning is in effect!" We had no
idea at the time exactly what that warning would hold for so many of our
Chilton County neighbors. Now we know it very well. Many
homes and businesses were damaged and several were destroyed. Our
hearts and prayers went out to each and every one of those affected.
However,
there was something that took place that day which was even more
impressive than the tornado. I am referring to the awesome
response of the people of Chilton County neighbor helping neighbor.
Churches helping their community. City and State government
agencies working together with relief organizations like the Salvation
Army and the Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief Ministry. There was
an outpouring of compassion unlike anything I have ever seen. I
can tell you for a fact, that doesn't happen everywhere, but it happened
here.
It is
amazing what can be accomplished when people work together for a common
cause and are determined to accomplish a particular purpose, no matter
what it takes. We learned that lesson on January 23rd and the days
following. Please don't forget that lesson Church. God help
us to remember.
Thank God
that no lives were lost in Chilton County. Not even a serious
injury has been reported. Special thanks to Joe Mims and Gordon
Smelley for heading up our Association Clean-Up and Recovery Team in the
Clanton area, Danny Rasberry for leading the effort in Maplesville and
Sherrell White, our Association Disaster Relief Ministry Team Leader.
Several
of our Association churches were also very involved helping to clean up
yards, patch roofs, and provide meals. All of you have been a
blessing to our communities and a physical witness to the love of God.
You all made His love real to those who were hurting. May God
bless each and every one of you!
On
Mission Celebration is very close. Is your church ready?
Are YOU ready? It is going to be a wonderful time in our
Association, February 25-26th. Don't miss out on any of the
activities that weekend.
Bro. Larry
Click here for latest edition of CBA Page
published in The Alabama Baptist Paper
Order NOW
through the Association Office to receive your Sampler or Super Sampler!
They will be delivered
to Office for you to pick up before the "Early Bird" Clinic!
2012 VBS "EARLY BIRD" CLINIC
Thursday, January 26th
7:00 P.M. - Association Office
ASSOCIATION RA RACER WORKSHOP
Saturday, January 28th - 8:00
A.M. - Noon
Mulberry Baptist Church
ASSOCIATION RA RACER EVENT
Saturday, February 18th - 8:00 - 11:30 A.M.
West End Baptist Church
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT ALL THE NECESSARY
INFORMATION AND FORMS YOU WILL NEED FOR BOTH EVENTS.
What is an ON
MISSION CELEBRATION?
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An Association-wide Missions Event
involving International Mission Board, and North American Mission
Board, and Alabama Baptist State Convention missionaries.
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A two day event beginning with a:
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Missions Fair,
Saturday morning , February 25th from 9:00
A.M. - Noon to be held at Liberty Hill Baptist Church
(Everyone will have an opportunity to
meet and talk
with our missionaries, one on one, and
hear and see
details about their ministry where they serve. You may come
any time between 9:00 A.M. and Noon and leave at your
convenience).
Missions Rally,
Saturday evening, February 25th beginning at 6:30 P.M. to be held at
Jemison First Baptist Church
(this will be a time to
learn more
and
celebrate
what God is doing through Southern Baptist missions in our national
convention, our state convention and our Association)
Sunday, February
26th, you will have an opportunity to have missionaries in your
church
share their "On-Mission" commitment.
Friday, May 4, 2012
(this is a date change on the Association
Calendar)
DEACONS * PASTORS *
WIVES
"Breakfast at Supper"
6:30 P.M. - Thorsby First
Baptist Church
THE KEMPTERS
"A Handmade Gospel Band"
www.thekempters.com also like them on FaceBook
PLEASE, Reservations due by Monday, April 23, 2012. Remember,
this is a FREE event , but we must know how many to prepare for.
Help us by making your reservations on time, and the earlier, the
better!!!
Email:
chiltonbaptist@bellsouth.net or 205-755-3188
ADOPTION AWARENESS
Click on pictures below for Adoption Videos!!
This is Bro. Larry & Ms. Judy's daughter and son-in-law, Rachael &
Robbie Nicolaisen.
Please pray for Rachael and Robbie as the WAIT in their adoption process
to receive their daughter from China.
Click on box above for information concerning adoption.
Daily Quote of the Day and Devotion of the Day
< CLICK HERE
CHURCH NEWS. .
Pates Chapel Baptist Church
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is seeking a Bi-vocational Minister of Music. Please email resume to
officepateschapel@gmail.com or mail to 190 County Road 295,
Jemison 35085.
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is seeking a Bi-vocational Minister of Youth. Please email
resume to
officepateschapel@gmail.com or mail to 190 County Road 295,
Jemison 35085
Poplar Springs Baptist Church is seeking a bi-vocational
Minister of Youth. Please send resumes to Rev Ken Brand, 219
County Road 184, Clanton, AL 35045 or call 205-755-6527.
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