Issue 48


October 2025

Newsletter

From Your

Associational Mission Strategist

I am grateful to the Lord for the wonderful Annual Meeting we had at Pinecrest Baptist Church. Our business session began at 5:00 p.m., during which the messengers re-elected Terry Ryan as Moderator and James Kelley as Vice-Moderator for a second term. The 2026 budget was also approved, along with the nominating committee report. In addition, the messengers granted the Executive Committee authority to approve a revised budget once our office property has been sold.

Following the business session, we enjoyed a rich time of food and fellowship before gathering for an inspiring worship service. Voices of Truth from Brewton-Parker Christian University, along with Steve Williams, led us in worship and blessed us with powerful messages in song. My good friend, Dr. Wayne Bray, brought a stirring message reminding us that the Gospel is not just good news—it is great news! My prayer is that we will be intentional in sharing this message every day. I am deeply thankful to Pinecrest Baptist Church for hosting this year’s meeting, in their newly renovated sanctuary, and I look forward to next year’s gathering on September 13 at FBC Vienna.


In the days ahead, I am excited to meet with our Ministry Teams and Association leadership to pray, dream, and plan together as we seek God’s direction for our mission and vision. My hope is that our Ministry Teams will continue to be a strong resource for our churches, encouraging them in their local ministries and partnering together to reach even more people with the Gospel. I will share more about this after our meetings, but I ask for your prayers as we trust God to strengthen our fellowship of churches for Kingdom impact.


It is truly a joy to serve our pastors and churches. This month, we will observe a Day of Prayer for our Association on October 19.

Here are five specific ways you can join us in prayer:

  1. Associational Leaders – Pray for wisdom, discernment, and guidance for our leaders as they equip and encourage our churches.
  2. Unity Among Churches – Pray for strong bonds of cooperation and fellowship that enable us to serve together effectively.
  3. Spiritual Growth – Ask God to draw individuals closer to Him, transforming lives through His Spirit.
  4. Outreach and Evangelism – Pray that we would faithfully share the Gospel in our communities, across our state, in our nation, and around the world.
  5. Spiritual Revitalization – Pray for revival and awakening that will renew our churches, communities, and our nation.

I encourage you to set aside time during your worship service on October 19 to pray for the South-Central Baptist Network churches.


Bro. Gary

CHURCH NEWS

Please pray for


■ Associational Mission

Strategist Gary Leutzinger

■ C4 Christian Learning Center

■ Our schools, teachers, and

students

■ Lost and unchurched people

■ Revival in SCBN churches

■ Unity in our churches and

unity among our churches

■ Churches without pastors

■ Daybreak Pregnancy Care Center

■ All the events and

activities mentioned in

this newsletter



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CHURCH POSITIONS AVAILABLE



UNADILLA FBC is seeking a Part-time Youth Director.

For Further Information: email:

unadillafbc@gmail.com



WENONA BAPTIST CHURCH is currently seeking a VOLUNTEER pianist for their worship services. If interested, please contact Harriett Sheffield at 229-443-0098 or JW Blackwell at 229-947-2940.



WARWICK FBC is searching for a Bi-vocational Pastor. For more information or to provide a resume, please send an email to:

warwickfirstbaptistchurch@gmail.com or contact Sherry Bailey at 229-349-0256

Please contact the SCBN Office at 229-273-4127 or 229-406-1445 if you would like to feature an available church position in the monthly newsletter.


Click here for the Prayer Guide Brochure

SCBN Churches!

If you are having an event and would like to use the Association's Event Trailer, please call us at 229-273-4127 or 229-406-1445 to reserve your dates!

The Event Trailer contains one each of the following:



  • bouncy house
  • slide
  • snow cone machine
  • popcorn machine


 (Supplies for the snow cone and popcorn

machines are not provided.)

Up-Coming Events & Opportunities!


OCTOBER IS PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH, THANK YOUR PASTOR!


September 28-October 1, 2025 (Sun-Wed)

  • Hatley Baptist Church - Revival. 11:00 am & 6:00 pm Sunday; 7:00 pm Mon.-Wed. Rev. Craig Barnett, revival preacher


October 3-4, 2025 (Fri-Sat)



October 5, 2025 (Sunday)

  • Unadilla First Baptist Church - Homecoming; 11:00 am. Adrian Bell, guest preacher


October 5, 2025 (Sunday)

  • Tippettville Baptist Church - Homecoming; 11:00 am. Justin Posey bringing message


October 5, 2025 (Sunday)

  • Cooperative Program Sunday


October 12, 2025 (Sunday)

  • Arabi Baptist Church - Homecoming; 11:00 am.


October 12, 2025 (Sunday)

  • Wenona Baptist Church - Homecoming; 10:45 am. Rev. Victor Lyons bringing message


October 12-15, 2025 (Sun-Wed)

  • Pleasant Grove Baptist Church - Fall Revival; Sunday, 11:00 am & 6:00 pm; Monday-Wednesday 6:00 pm


October 13, 2025 (Monday)

  • Columbus Day - Holiday

(Office Closed)


October 12-19, 2025

  • SBC Week of Prayer for Baptist Associational Missions


October 19, 2025 (Sunday)

  • Day of Prayer for Associational Missions


October 18-19 & 25-26, 2025 (2 Saturdays & 2 Sundays)

  • Plainfield Baptist Church - Eastman, GA. JUDGEMENT HOUSE 2025 (see flyer in newsletter for details)


October 19-22, 2025 (Sun-Wed)

  • Pinecrest Baptist Church - Revival; 10:50 am Sunday, 8:00 pm Mon-Wed. Rev. Chad Ritchie, revival preacher. Joe & Kim Stanley leading worship.


October 19-22, 2025 (Sun-Wed)

  • Sharon Baptist Church - Revival Sun-Wed; 7:00 pm


October 26, 2025 (Sunday)

  • Harmony Baptist Church - Homecoming; 10:30 am. Rev. Jeff Dykes bringing message (see flyer in newsletter for details)


October 27, 2025 (Monday)

  • South Central Baptist Network - Pastor/Wives appreciation dinner. 6:30 pm at Penia Baptist Church



LOOKING AHEAD!


November 9, 2025

  • Smyrna Baptist Church - Homecoming


November 9-11, 2025

  • 203rd Georgia Baptist Convention Annual Meeting First Baptist Church - Atlanta


November 11, 2025

  • Veterans Day


November 27, 2025

  • Thanksgiving Day



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Georgia Baptist Mission Board Calendar


Southern Baptist Convention Calendar

Daybreak Pregnancy Care Center

Daybreak's Latest Newsletter

If you would like your church news or events featured in the Newsletter,

please send it to:



assistant.scbn@gmail.com

or

strategist.scbn@gmail.com



Week of Prayer for the Local Baptist Association

UNITY IN CHRIST

The strength of our witness as an association of churches is found in our unity. While each congregation has its unique identity and ministry focus, we are called to labor together for the greater purpose of advancing the gospel. May we come together in prayer for:


  1. Shared Vision
  2. Unity of Purpose
  3. Together in Prayer
  4. United in Love
  5. Reliance upon the Spirit
  6. Unity in Diversity
  7. Focused on Service
  8. Oneness in Christ


Click here for the Prayer Guide

This month is Pastor Appreciation Month!

Don't forget to thank your pastor and ministry staff for all they do!




ACP surveys can be entered online at:

ACP Survey Link





VBS surveys can be entered online at:


VBS Survey Link

Click on the picture for the link to the Georgia Baptist Mission Board's Events Page for information on these events and more!


SAVE THE DATE: 203rd GEORGIA BAPTIST CONVENTION

ANNUAL MEETING

November 9-11, 2025 | First Baptist Church Atlanta

September 2025 GIVING



UNDESIGNATED CHURCH CONTRIBUTIONS





YOUR GIFTS TO HELP REACH PEOPLE FOR CHRIST IN CRISP, DOOLY AND WORTH COUNTIES ARE APPRECIATED!




Thank You!


*Churches, please advise of any discrepancies.

Acorn Pond.................

Agape.........................

Antioch.......................

Arabi...........................

Bethel..........................

Byromville................... $ 324.00

Dooling.......................

Drayton.......................

Ebenezer.....................$2,107.40

First Cordele................$ 166.68

First Unadilla............... $ 250.00

First Vienna..................$ 693.68

First Warwick................$ 250.38

Harmony......................

Hatley..........................

Lake Blackshear.......... $1,329.00

Lakeshore...................

Liberty........................ $ 563.12

Lilly.............................

Mars Hill......................

Morningside................ $ 200.00

Mt. Pleasant................

Mt. Vernon................... $ 30.00

Vida Nueva (New Life)..... $ 175.00

Northern Heights......... $ 359.00

Oakfield......................

Penia...........................$3,368.75

Pinecrest..................... $ 732.53

Pinehurst.....................

Pleasant Grove............

Riverview..................... $ 100.00

Sharon.......................

Smyrna......................

Tippettville.................

Victory.......................

Wenona...................... $ 100.00

Zion Hill.....................


TOTAL.......................$ 10,749.54

Congratulations Pastor Reed Benson!


Rev. Reed Benson, pastor of Byromville Baptist Church, celebrated 50 years of faithful ministry on September 21, 2025. This milestone was marked by decades of unwavering dedication, spiritual leadership, and compassionate service. He has guided generations through life's joys and trials, staying committed to the Word, his faith family, and his community. May God continue to bless Bro. Benson and his family as they continue to faithfully serve Him. Below are a few pictures from that day of celebration.

Northern Heights Baptist Church

FOOD & PRAYER DISTRIBUTION

(1102 East 8th Ave. Cordele, Ga.)

 

Cordele-Crisp County

Saturday, October 25, 2025


8:30 a.m. until all food is given out

 

Must be Present to Receive Food

One Box Per Family Only

USDA Income Guidelines Apply

Must be at least 18 yrs. old to participate

An Equal Opportunity Provider

 

For more information contact N.H. B.C.

229-273-1544 nhbccordele.pastor@gmail.com

Or any member of N.H.B.C.

First Come First Served

A note from Dewey Mitchell


Our Gideon Goal this month and beyond is to have at least one Gideon in every church in our association. Anyone interested could contact me for more detail:


Dewey Mitchell

229-425-3336

dewey.mitchell@mchsi.com

BETHEL

LAKESHORE

MORNINGSIDE

OAKFIELD

VICTORY

WENONA

ATTENTION!!

(Regarding old Sunday School books!)


We have found an alternate location for churches to take their old Sunday School literature. You may take this material to Rehoboth Baptist Association. They only accept literature on Tuesdays, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. They are located at 744 Lake Joy Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088.

Their phone number is 478-987-0005.
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