Stone Mountain Baptist Association
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The crucial element of a journey is having a mission you aim to fulfill that is almost always met with adversity and doubt. In those difficult times of the journey, we can be inspired by the word of God to give us strength and direction.
Many Bible characters were called upon to undergo an epic journey like Moses leading his people out of slavery. Jeremiah the prophet said this to God’s people,
“For I know the plans I have for you, they are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”
Jeremiah 29:11 NLT
As we think about this verse, keep two things in mind:
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May you have a Happy and prosperous New Year as we serve together!
Dr. Larry Cheek
Associational Missionary
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In observance of the
Martin Luther King Holiday the
Stone Mountain Baptist Association office will be closed on
Monday, January 21, 2019.
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REGISTER TODAY
for the Stone Mountain Baptist Association's Church Planting
This school will give participants a strong foundation for starting a new church.
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School begins on Sun, January 27, 2019
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
at Abundant Faith Christian Church
7302 Conyers Street
Lithonia, GA 30058
The school will meet as follows:
LIVE Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 live March 3, 10, 17, 24
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We had a great response at our New Work Foundation and
Stone Mountain Baptist Association’s Christmas Open House held on December 1st.
Thanks to all those that weathered the rain to show support. Merry Christmas!
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Stone Mountain Missions
Four churches and 12 volunteers came together to make Stone Mountain Missions Christmas event a success. Santa and Mrs. Clause shared Christ with the children. A sleigh ride, Christmas carols, and crafts were enjoyed. The Campground Manager reported numerous comment cards turned in thanking them for giving a Christ centered experience during their visit.
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Brewton-Parker Update
Our friends at Brewton-Parker Baptist College in Mt. Vernon, Georgia, are in need of help to frame up a new dormitory. Meals and lodging will be provided. Individuals, small groups or large groups are needed. Contact Billy Puckett at 912/347-0053. We are on STANDBY until we can figure out a new timeline. Please keep this project on your schedule and tentatively plan on early January to late February depending on weather-schedule-availability.
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- 2019 VBS Jumpstart | Winder January 22, 2019 7pm-8:30 pm
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- GBMB MOVE Youth Conference: Jan 28-29 at Macon Coliseum 200 Coliseum Dr. Macon, GA 31217
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- NWF Pastor Luncheon: Thursday, January 24, 11:30-1:30pm at SMBA office.
- Newton County Servant Leader's Meeting: Every Wednesday morning. 8 am at IHOP in Covington.
- Church Planter Roundtable: Meets every first Thursday. The next meeting is Thursday, January 3rd, 9-11 am at Church at the Grove.
- Bi-vocational Roundtable: Meets Thursday, January 17th, 7 pm in Conyers at the SMBA office.
- Dekalb County Ministers: Meets Wednesday, January 9th at Trinity in Ellenwood from 7-9 pm.
- Third Thursday Roundtable: Will not meet December. Next meeting is Jan 17th 8-10 am at SMBA office.
- Stone Mountain Roundtable: Meets Tuesday, Jan 8 from 9-11 am at First Stone Mountain.
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- International Pastors Roundtable: February 28th in Stone Mountain, exact location to be determined. Begins at 7 pm. For more information, please email Bill Johnson at [email protected].
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- RTN would like to Welcome Evan Bazemore from FBC Loganville to RTN as the Compassion Ministry Facilitator. Evan will be assisting with benevolent needs, helping refugees with applications, paperwork, and other compassion related needs.
- Reach the Nations thanks Valleydale Baptist Church for their donation of 200 coats, 17 boxes of diapers, 4 boxes of hand warmers, 5 boxes of wipes, and 60 pairs of gloves! These gifts were distributed at the RTN Christmas celebration.
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- Heritage Hills Baptist Church had a great response to their Christmas Musical "The Name....Jesus" on December 16th.
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- Dr. Bobby Gilstrap is transitional Interim at East Newton Church.
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- High Point's Drive Thru Live Nativity Scene called, Christmas Alive was a huge hit! 1,137 contacts were made.
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We want to promote what all of our churches are doing!
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Stone Mountain Baptist Association
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Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8 am to 5 pm
closed 11:30 am – 12:30 pm for lunch
Location: 1200 Green St SE, Conyers, GA 30012
Mail to: PO Box 911, Conyers, GA 30012
Phone: 770.483.2776
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Dr. Larry Cheek
Associational Missionary
Bill Johnson
Missions Connections
Rick Lunsford
Associate Director Bold Mission Builders
Melanie Malcolm
Ministry Assistant
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Dr. Bobby Gilstrap
Executive Director NWF
Joel Brown
Director Bold Mission Builders
Rick Kirkland
Missions Catalyst
Selina Nichols
Ministry Assistant
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