Issue 6
March 2022
Newsletter
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A Southern Baptist Association |
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From Your Associational Mission Strategist |
It was such a blessing to go to Cucuta, Colombia this past week. Greg Sims, and Shawn McNulty went with me, and we saw God work in a great way. We were able to fit approximately 645 people with eyeglasses and we shared our testimonies and the glorious Gospel. We know that many people’s lives were impacted by the good news of Jesus Christ and many now have eyeglasses to read the Bible! We worked with IMB Missionary Elizabeth Leininger and three other missionaries. Most of the places we shared at were in mission churches, but we did have the opportunity to share in two humanitarian mission houses. Cucuta is on the border of Venezuela, and many are coming from that country as refugees. The mission houses minister to the refugees meeting people’s needs and sharing the love of Christ. We really appreciate everyone who prayed for us. Our mission is to continue going to Colombia to minister not only through eyeglass clinics, but through Evangelism and outreach. There is also a ministry to University students in Bogota where they are reaching young people with the Gospel. If you would like to know more about the ways we plan to reach the Colombian people with the Gospel, I would be glad to meet with the leaders or mission organizations of your church.
I’m sure that most of you have been paying attention to what is going on around the world and especially in Ukraine. We are seeing the events of the last days unfold before our eyes. I am sure that many of you have been praying for Ukraine! There have been many people in our Association that have been to Ukraine ministering through eyeglass clinics. Many of us have good friends over there. Please pray for the churches that God will protect them and they will be able to be a strong witness and share the hope of the Gospel during these troubled times.
We are just a few short months from Summer and that means that our camp season is approaching quickly. We will be announcing the camp dates for the children and youth camps soon. We are in need of adults and youth that would be interested in serving as a camp missionary at our camps this year. The application to serve as a camp missionary will be on our website soon. Be in prayer for our camps as we prepare for each camp.
I have said it before and I will say it again, it is a joy to serve our Pastors and our churches. My prayer is that we will continue to work together to reach our communities with the Gospel. The days are growing short as we know that our Lord’s return is very soon. We need to urgently be fulfilling the Great Commission!
Bro. Gary
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"SCBN Mission team with the IMB team" |
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Acorn Pond Baptist Church will be having Homecoming April 3rd 2022. Service will start at 11:00 with gospel singing, worship service and lunch to follow. Side dishes and desserts are welcomed.
Pleasant Grove will have Revival services March 20-23. Sunday at 6:00 PM and Monday-Wednesday at 7:00 PM with guest preacher Larry Deloch.
Penia Baptist Church will be hosting a special WALK THRU THE BIBLE event beginning March 20. Everyone needs to register. There is a $20.00 registration fee, but youth age and younger will be free but must register. The Event starts at 4:00 pm and will include a light meal hosted by the Church. Register at https://www.peniabaptist.com/events/detail/walk-thru-the-bible/39652-1647748800/
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Please pray for
■Associational Missionary Gary Leutzinger
■Church planters Drew and Shannon Cunningham, Santa Cruz Area, California
■ Daybreak Pregnancy Care Center
■Lost and unchurched people
■Revival in SCBN churches
■Unity in our churches and unity among our churches
■Churches without pastors
■TV ministries of Cordele First, and Pinecrest churches
■Our schools, teachers and students
■All the events and activities mentioned in this newsletter
■ Columbia Mission Trip February 19-26.
Church positions available
Smyrna Baptist Church is seeking a full-time Pastor, please send resumes to smyrnapsc@gmail.com
Byromville Baptist Church is seeking a part-time Youth/Children's Minister. Please contact Pastor Reed Benson- 404-886-6898
Morningside Baptist Church is seeking a Director of Family Ministries. This position will be a part-time position and will work closely with the pastor to lead and shepherd young children, youth, and their families. In addition, this role may grow over time to include other responsibilities based on gifting, experience, and ministry needs. Please contact Stan Bowen at 229-938-4022.
Please contact the SCBN Office at 229-273-4127 if you would like to feature an available church position in the monthly newsletter.
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Opportunities
coming up
South Central Baptist Network events are printed in bold.
Tuesdays Men’s Prayer Breakfast, 8:00 am at Denny's Cordele
March 6-7 Evangelism Conference, First Baptist Church Tifton
March 6-13 Week of Prayer for International Missions and Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.
March 24 Minister's Meeting 10:00 AM, SCBN Office.
March 31Regional Worship and Music Roundtable, 10:00 AM, Cordele First Baptist.
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If you would like your church news or events featured in the Newsletter please send it to assistant.scbn@gmail.com |
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Southern Regions (Southeastern & Southwestern) Evangelism Conference
Dates: Sunday (5:00PM – 8:00PM), March 6 and
Monday (8:00AM – 2:30PM), March 7, 2022
Location: First Baptist Church
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Rhon Carter, Worship & Music Catalyst, invites you to sign up and join us for one of our Spring 2022 regional Learning Roundtables. This spring, we will be discussing “HOW TO PLAN WORSHIP IN A DIGITAL AGE”.
SOUTHWEST
March 31, 10 AM – 1 PM
First Baptist Church, Cordele
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Brother Gary is available to help your church with the following:
Sunday School Training
Church Strategy
Pastor Church Committee Training
Discipleship
Call the SCBN for more information
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On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court issued a ruling know as Roe v. Wade that guaranteed women access to abortion. In 1984 President Regan, who was strong-pro-life advocate, issued a proclamation designating Sanctity of Human Life Day to the third Sunday in January. We preserve the sanctity of human life The Daybreak Center provides free resources to mothers and fathers so that they can navigate this new world of pregnancy and parenthood.
Upcoming Daybreak Events
- Baby Bottle Campaign March-May
- Open House May 2022
- Daybreak Workshop June2022
- Annual Fundraising Event, too be announced later date
- Our Storage/Warehouse upgraded, (in progress)
- Medical with free sonograms, by September 2022
We are looking forward to a great year 2022, and the Board of Directors and staff of Volunteers are committed to reaching out and making a difference in a life. We need the help of all of you, monetary are any donation of items you want to donate. If you have one hour per month to volunteer, we welcome you. And please continue your prayers for The Daybreak Center. We are a Non-Profit (501c) and without your support we will not survive.
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What to do with all those old Sunday School books?
Don’t throw them away–bring them to SCBN Office
Bring your old SS literature to Houston Baptist Center. Chad Harris will take it to a Edwin L. Hodges Ministries collection site to send overseas. ELHM is a Christian literature ministry that collects donated Bibles, books, magazines, tapes, and tracts from American Christians and ships them to Bible schools, churches, missionaries, and ministries overseas. ELHM is a non-denominational, nonprofit, evangelical ministry.
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Partner with Lifetouch to create a no cost, updateable directory for your leadership, staff and families and start 2018 with new tools to help your church stay connected. |
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Be a Church Host or Volunteer in times of disaster! |
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