WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
September 7, 2020
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The LRBA office hours are Monday-Friday/8:30 am - 4:30 pm. If possible, please call ahead (502-635-2601) before you visit the office. Thank you.
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NOTICE
In observance of Labor Day, the LRBA offices are currently closed. We will re-open tomorrow morning at 8:30 am.
Have a safe and happy holiday.
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SEASON OF PRAYER FOR STATE MISSIONS - Sept 13-20, 2020
Eliza Broadus Offering
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On August 24, 2020, the LRBA Executive Board met at Bethany Baptist Church. The following reports were received and actions were taken:
The minutes from the January Executive Board were read and approved.
Administrative Committee
- AMS evaluation was completed.
- 2020-2021 Associational calendar was approved.
Finance Committee
- YTD 2020-2021 Budget was approved by the Executive Board.
Financial Report
- Contributions Income Unrestricted (May-July): $77,696.47
- Total Income (May-July): $97,379.72
- Total Expense (May-July): $86,479.16
- Net Income (May-July): $10,900.56
Credentials Committee
- GracePointe Baptist Church (Mark Bishop, Pastor) was received under provisional membership.
- Anchor Baptist Church (Jack Hughes, pastor) withdrew from LRBA.
Mercy Ministry Catalytic Consultant
- Conference on child abuse will be rescheduled.
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Calls were made to our LRBA churches to ascertain their needs during the pandemic. Some food and non-perishables items were personally delivered to the homes of pastors and their families prior to the governmental stimulus aid being issued. Monies were reallocated to provide financial support (COVID-19 Pastor Relief Fund) and shared among those pastors in need.
- There is an opportunity for LRBA churches to get involved with feeding the hungry. “Love the Hungry” provides food for churches to distribute to their communities. Volunteers of all ages are needed to pack boxes for the hungry.
Church Planting Catalytic Consultant
- The associational strategy of church planting will be renamed “Plant Louisville” and will focus on high need areas in the city. There are several highly populated areas that have few churches.
- The church planting team urges every LRBA church to pray, plan, and plant.
- The team continues to seek replanting opportunities and pray for leaders for those opportunities.
Associational Mission Strategist
- At the annual meeting, recommendations for adjustments to the constitution and by-laws will be presented to help us be able to conduct associational business during seasons like this, should they ever occur again.
- The official Fred Tucker emphasis and offering will be pushed to October to coincide with the week of the annual meeting and the SBC Week of Prayer for Associations, but Todd encouraged the churches to emphasize the offering whenever it works best for them.
- The “Indispensable” podcast to resource churches regarding special needs ministry was launched.
- LRBA is still pursuing the right person to fill the open church revitalization catalytic consultant position.
- The Church Revitalization Team is hosting a limited capacity pastor’s gathering called Pastoral Leadership in a Chaotic Context on September 25th from 10am to 3pm.
- The Associational Response Team has met with three churches to address their situations and develop action plans. This has been slowed by COVID-19 but work continues.
- COVID-19 resources have been compiled and shared on the LRBA website and FaceBook page.
- LRBA launched the weekly Connecting Leaders Meetings on Zoom (now monthly). We have provided consultation and training regarding outreach and engagement, prayerwalking, community service, CARES Act and PPP, building preparation, re-entry plans, and a myriad of others. Several video pieces, including an interview Metro Council President David James, were produced to help provide practical tools to navigate the COVID crisis.
- Todd addressed the current racial tensions both outside and inside the church and encouraged the leaders of our churches to address these issues with honesty, integrity, and a heart for bringing the hope of the gospel to hurting people. Several efforts are underway to provide greater resources and relational connections amongst leaders. He urged us to see that it is unacceptable for us to care for the souls of people but not for their bodies and circumstances. We must be the place for people to find grace-filled and compassionate solutions and conversations.
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CHURCH REVITALIZATION EVENT |
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LRBA is looking for a volunteer to help out in our office on occasion with technical and software issues. If you or someone you know have skills in this area, please contact Todd through the office. |
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There is an opportunity for LRBA Churches to get involved with feeding the hungry.
If you have people in your community that are in need of food “Love The Hungry“ will provide food for you to distribute to your community.
If you have a team of people who are looking for opportunities to volunteer “Love The Hungry” offers that opportunity, too. There is a need for volunteers to pack boxes for the hungry.
9 Volunteers
90 Minutes of your time
90 Children fed monthly
For more information call Dale at 502-459-9199
Address: 4209 Gardiner View Avenue, Louisville, KY 40213
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CHURCH SERVICE BROADCASTS
Does your congregation broadcast your service online? Forward the link and service time(s) to office@lrba.org and we will add the information to our website.
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FROM: BRIAN HINTON, REGIONAL CAMPUS MINISTER
TO: THOSE WHO MINISTER TO COLLEGE STUDENTS
RE: CONVERGE LOCAL - ONLINE EVENT
We wanted to personally invite you and your collegiate ministry to join us for Converge our annual college conference. Every year, hundreds of college students from campuses all over Kentucky CONVERGE to Crossings at Cedarmore. Due to COVID-19, CONVERGE in person has been postponed! To fulfill our promise of reaching students for Christ we are offering a virtual converge experience for your church or campus ministry to engage in, called CONVERGE LOCAL.
Join us for a three-session virtual experience as we experience gospel centered teaching from Michael Matala; lead pastor of New Breed Church in Louisville, that mobilizes the college students to advance the gospel! At Converge Local, your college students and leaders will be equipped with Gospel-focused teaching that is relevant to what young adults are facing in today’s culture. This biblical guidance will guide your students and leaders with practical examples that will aid in taking the next steps in their walk with Christ to engage this generation.
When your group registers you will have access to the following on September 25, 2020.
1. Three Video sessions by our speaker Michael Matala
2. Three Student Testimonial Videos
3. Two Worship Session Videos provided by our Converge Band
4. Promo Material (Access will be available upon registration)
5. And Much, Much More
To ensure that as many churches and/or campus ministries can benefit from Converge Local we are providing this resource for FREE! Not only is Converge Local FREE but is also available for you to use when most convenient.
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SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY PODCAST |
The Special Needs Ministry Work Group of the LRBA has launched a podcast that we trust will benefit special needs individuals, families and the churches who desire to minister to them. Check it out and like the Indispensable Podcast FB page.
Click the IP logo to go to the website and start listening today! Or find us on Apple Podcasts and soon Google Pods.
Current episodes include:
- Grief, Hope, and the Church
- The Pastor and Special Needs
- Hope for the Weary Christian
- Family and Ministry
- The Ministry of Visitation
- Testimonies and Stories from Individuals and Churches
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MASKS - FEMA has given us a good supply of reusable-washable cotton masks. These masks can be washed up to 15 times and are FREE to LRBA churches who have need of them. They are only available to ministries and churches, not businesses or individuals, and they are not to be sold. Contact the LRBA office at (502) 635-2601 today to reserve your masks. Distribution will be on a first come, first served basis. |
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We have been informed of a concern with HVAC startup following COVID-19 shutdowns. Professionals are saying that they are seeing first time mold issues in units that have been shut down for significant periods of time. If your units were off for a good part of the quarantine period, you may want to have the inside of the units themselves and the first portion of the supply duct checked. |
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AVAILABLE MINISTRY POSITIONS |
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STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION & CALENDAR |
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LRBA STAFF
Associational
Mission Strategist
(502) 565-5413
Church Planting
Catalytic Consultant
(859) 481-5903
Mercy Ministry
Catalytic Consultant
(678) 522-5106
Director of
Financial Services
(502) 565-5291
Ministry Assistant
(502) 565-5268
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Unless otherwise noted, meetings will be held online. Meeting places & times are subject to change. Check back weekly for the most current information. |
7 LABOR DAY – LRBA OFFICES CLOSED
11 Patriot Day
13-20 Week of Prayer for State Missions
13 Anti-Gambling Sunday (SBC)
15 Baptist Fellowship Center Board (BFC) - 5:30 pm
17 Finance Committee - 12 Noon
18 Administrative Committee - 12 Noon
20 Baptism Day (SBC)
25 Pastoral Leadership in Chaotic Context (TBA) 10am-3pm
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Louisville Regional Baptist Association
960 South 3rd Street, Ste 100
Louisville, KY 40203-2216
(502) 635-2601 | Fax (502) 470-9882
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All events sponsored by the
Louisville Regional Baptist Association
are made possible by the generous contributions of LRBA Churches.
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