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For many years I have observed people being duped by con-artists
disguising themselves as preachers and faith healers proclaiming an
unbiblical gospel of health and prosperity. I am amazed how easily
intelligent people can fall for the heresy of men like Benny Hinn.
Over the years I have watched them rise and fall.
Most recently, the controversial Todd Bentley of Fresh Fire Ministries
has come under a different kind of "fire". Bentley, who has become
quite famous and financially well off due to the well publicized revival
in Lakeland, Florida, has agreed "to refrain from all public ministry
for a season to receive counsel in his personal life". He is
reported to have had "an unhealthy relationship" with a female staff
member. Bentley is known for his multiple body piercings and
tattoos, as well as his violent healing techniques and "holy laughter".
Recently, leaders within the charismatic movement have begun to
scrutinize and criticize Bentley. J. Lee Grady, editor of the
leading charismatic magazine Charisma, has reported on Bentley's moral
and theological shortcomings. Grady scolded many charismatic
leaders for endorsing Bentley and thrusting him into the spotlight
prematurely.
Charisma publisher, Stephen Strang, is also critical of Bentley and his
supporters saying, "they should have seen it coming". Strang
denounced Bentley saying his ministry "was not of God".
Now before you conclude that my article is a slam on charismatics, think
again. My concern is for Baptists. Why? Because many
of the people who are being misled by those like Bentley and Hinn are
members of Baptist churches. Pay close attention to this statement
by Mr. Grady. He said, "many of us would rather watch a noisy
demonstration of miracles, signs and wonders than have a quiet Bible
study". Grady went on to say, "we are faced today with the sad
reality that our untempered zeal is a sign of immaturity. Our
adolescent craving for the wild and crazy makes us do stupid things.
It's way past time for us to grow up".
Mr. Grady was speaking to charismatics. But, the truth of his
comments apply just as appropriately to Baptists!
I often hear people complain that there is no life in their church.
Unfortunately, that is sometimes true. However, a frenzy of
activity doesn't guarantee real life either. Cut the head
off a snake and it will suddenly seem more alive than ever (for a
while). But that snake is DEAD!
Bro. Larry
JUST A THOUGHT
. . .
"We're spiritually hungry. . . which is a good thing. But
sometimes hungry people will eat anything".
J. Lee Grady
Guatemala
Medical Mission Team 2008
"A successful Team beats with one heart."
Click here to view
video of 2008 Medical Mission Trip to Guatemala
Click here to view the latest edition of Chilton
Baptist Association page on The Alabama Baptist.
You may view pictures from 2008 CBA Kid's Camp on the
Children's Ministry Page
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Annual Meeting
Thursday, October 9th
Pates Chapel Baptist Church
Registration 8:00 A.M.
Meeting 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Lunch Served
Association Mobilization Banquet
Thursday, October 23rd
Maplesville Baptist Church
6:30 P.M. - FREE Dinner Served
 Rev. Phil Winningham
Associate, Office of Evangelism
Alabama Baptist State Convention
For all Pastors, Sunday School Directors, Discipleship
Training Directors and spouses.
Call CBA at 755-3188 to make your reservation. Please
call in by October 15th.
Imagine a great movement of God's Spirit throughout our nation so
powerful that millions are saved, the saved are revived, and our nation
embraces godly, biblical values! Everything would change.
What will such a vision require?
God says: "If . . . my
people who are called by My name humble themselves, pray and seek My
face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven,
forgive their sin, and heal their land." 2 Chronicles
7:13-14
The Ethics & Religious Liberty
Commission invites you to be a part of a growing 7:14 movement across
this nation by joining with thousands of fellow believers in a 40 day
prayer vigil for spiritual revival and national renewal.
The Ethics & Religious Liberty
Commission and the North American Mission Board have partnered together
to provide an opportunity for Southern Baptists to meet God's conditions
for spiritual revival and national renewal. The 40/40 Prayer Vigil
consists of 40 days of prayer from September 24 to November 2, 2008,
culminating in 40 hours of around-the-clock intercession during the last
three days of the Vigil.
The 40/40 Prayer Vigil is about God's
people becoming serious about being God's people - in their personal and
public lives. We desire to see a great spiritual revival so
powerful that God's people are reinvigorated and their faith compels
them to a renewed commitment to evangelism and to engage the culture.
You may sign up by clicking on the
40/40 Prayer Vigil clip art above. Please encourage your friends
and church family to do the same. As the 40/40 Prayer vigil
approaches, you will find at the website a Prayer Guide, a Blog, and a
place to be regularly updated with news about the Vigil.
We pray that God will do a great work
in and through each of us as we meet Him during this crucial time of
prayer for God's people and our nation.
In His Service,
Dr. Richard Land
President
The Ethics & Religious Liberty
Commission
Southern Baptist Convention
FALL SENIOR ADULT
MISSION TRIP
October 27-31st, 2008
New Orleans, La
 "Hands-on"
mission trip for Seniors, age 55 and up. Our destination is New
Orleans, Louisiana. We will be staying on campus of New Orleans
Baptist Theological Seminary in the Nelson Price Missions
Building. We will be working with Dr. Ken Taylor, Jr. , Director
of Supervised Ministries in the Div. of Pastoral Ministries, also pastor
of Gentilly Baptist Church in New Orleans. Before Katrina, he was
pastor of Elysian Fields Baptist Church, (destroyed by Katrina).
Gentilly Baptist Church and the members of Elysian Fields Baptist Church
merged and Dr. Ken is the pastor now of Gentilly Baptist. His wife
Sheila manages the Cafeteria on campus. We will be working with
their church, Bridge House (a facility for addiction treatment),
homeless in the French Quarter, Friendship House, and other hands-on
mission sites.
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Cost:
$225 per person,
this covers
transportation, meals en route, lodging, breakfast and lunch each
day, honorarium and expenses for
Becky Brown, our Team
Leader.
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Deposit of $100 due
NOW.
Please consider going on this trip!!!!
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We will be collecting
items for hygiene bags. Please contact Judy at 755-3188 for list
of items needed.
Mark your calendar for
this wonderful "hands-on" mission trip.
Click image above for information about Becky
Brown
NATIONAL ADOPTION AWARENESS
Click on pictures below for Adoption Videos!!
This is Bro. Larry & Ms. Judy's daughter and son-in-law,
Rachael & Robbie Nicolaisen
 Is there any hope? The future is
uncertain, families are falling apart, drugs are ruining cities and
school.....does anyone care? Click on picture for answer.
Daily Quote
of the Day and Devotion of the Day
< CLICK HERE
CHURCH NEWS. .
New Harmony Baptist Church is seeking a bi-vocational
Pastor. Please call Carl Foshee at 755-3165 for more information.
Pleasant Grove #2 Baptist Church is seeking a
bi-vocational Pastor. Please send resume to 8590 County Road 307,
Lawley, 36793 or call 334-366-2611.
Union Springs Baptist Church will host
"Bringing Home the Big One", hunting season Kick-Off Celebration,
hosted by Union Springs Men's Ministry, Saturday, October 4, 2008 at
6:00 P.M.. Free BBQ Dinner. Professional Hunter and
Rodeo Rider Sammy Gilbreath will be sharing hunting tips and
stories. Two grand prizes: Alabama/Auburn tickets, $500
shopping spree at Mark's Outdoors, plus TONS of door prizes.
(There is no cost for this event, but you must be present to win
door prizes) Contact Heedy Hayes @ 665-7008 or Steve Johnson @
688-1255 for reservations. Registration ends October 1st.
Verbena Baptist Church is seeking a part-time Children's
Minister/Director. This is a paid position. Please send
resumes to Verbena Baptist Church, 197 County Road 500, Verbena 36091,
or call 205-755-1725.
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