Issue 56


June 2026

Newsletter

From Your

Associational Mission Strategist


SUMMER CAMPS BEGIN THIS MONTH!


I am anticipating another great camp season as we begin our children’s camps this month. Our directors are already making preparations for what promises to be some of the best camps yet. Our girls’ camp will be led by Kelly Childers from Hatley Baptist Church. The boys’ camp director is Dylon O’Quinn from Byromville Baptist Church, and our day camp director is Amber Posey from Penia Baptist Church.

Please register your children soon so our leaders can adequately prepare for another wonderful camp season. Partial scholarships are available for families who may need assistance with camp fees. We ask that you pray for our leaders and for every child who will attend this year. Over the years, God has moved in mighty ways through our camps, and I am trusting Him to once again do a great work in the lives of these children.


Please also be praying for all of the churches hosting Vacation Bible School this summer. VBS remains one of the greatest evangelistic outreaches in our churches, and we pray that many children will come to know the Lord through these ministries. If churches have extra decorations or materials after their VBS concludes, I am sure other churches would gladly pass them along to those who need them.


Please continue to pray for the Southern Baptist Convention as well. Laura and I will be traveling to the convention again this year. Pray that the business conducted there will honor God and that the decisions made will strengthen and unify our churches. I always look forward to the inspiration and encouragement that come through the meetings, music, and preaching. I am praying that God will move mightily throughout the convention this year.



I continue to pray for our pastors and churches across our association. May God richly bless each congregation as they seek to reach the lost in their communities and wherever else God may lead them.


Pressing On Toward the Goal!


Bro. Gary

Bro. Gary is available for pulpit supply or to lead worship as needed. He’s also available to help churches with strategy planning. If you’d like to connect with him, please call 229-406-1445.

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 and among our churches

■ Churches without pastors

■ Daybreak Pregnancy Care Center

■ The Associational office to sell soon according to God's will

■ All the events and

activities mentioned in

this newsletter

CHURCH POSITIONS AVAILABLE



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.

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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.

PINECREST BAPTIST CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT:

"It is with great pleasure that we announce Garrett Pfabe has been called to serve as our Associate Pastor of Families by a unanimous vote of the church this morning. We are thrilled to welcome Garrett & Nichelle to the Pinecrest Family!"

-Sunday, 5/10/2026

EVENT CALENDAR FOR THE

GEORGIA BAPTIST MISSION BOARD

EVENT CALENDAR FOR THE

SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION



Click the appropriate icon above to access the events page featuring upcoming Georgia Baptist Mission Board and Southern Baptist Convention events.

Up-Coming Events & Opportunities!


June 8-10, 2026 (Mon-Wed)

  • Southern Baptist Convention - Orlando, FL


June 21, 2026 (Sunday)

  • Father's Day


June 22-25 2026 (Mon-Thurs)

  • GIRLS CAMP - SCBN Campground (779 Story Rd, Arabi)


June 29 - July 2, 2026 (Mon-Thurs)

  • BOYS CAMP- SCBN Campground (779 Story Rd, Arabi)




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LOOKING AHEAD!


July 6 - 9, 2026 (Mon-Thurs)

  • DAY CAMP - SCBN Campground


July 4, 2026 (Saturday)

  • Fourth of July


July 5, 2026 (Sunday)

  • Religious Liberty Sunday


assistant.scbn@gmail.com

or

strategist.scbn@gmail.com



Click here to read the latest newsletter from Daybreak!

Daybreak Pregnancy Care Center

1300 E Union Street

Vienna, GA 31092

(478) 286-0261

In 2026, we will devote each month to praying for a selected group of churches. Please take note of which churches to lift up in prayer each month.


For June 2026, please pray for the following churches:


CHURCH / PASTOR

Lake Blackshear/ Phil Streetman

Liberty / Don Howell

Lilly / Vacant


Pray that God will work through these congregations to reach the lost and strengthen believers. Also remember their pastors, asking God to grant them wisdom and guidance as they lead.

CAMP DATES ARE APPROACHING!!


GET YOUR CAMP APPLICATIONS IN SOON!!!


Girls Camp application deadline: 6/8/2026

Boys Camp application deadline: 6/15/2026

Day Camp application deadline: 6/22/2026

Links for Camp Applications

(applications are in pdf format - download and print)

If you are interested in serving as a Summer Camp Missionary, please complete the application below and submit to the Associational Office by May 28, 2026.

We invite you to support the South Central Baptist Camp ministry in the following ways:


PRAY: Join us in seeking God's will and guidance for the mission


PARTICIPATE: Enroll your children in our summer camps for a life-changing camp experience


PROVIDE: Make a designated contribution to support the operation of the camp



Your involvement is essential to the success of the camp, and we thank you for your generosity!

WE ARE EXCITED TO HIGHLIGHT THE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS HAPPENING ACROSS OUR ASSOCIATION. CURRENTLY, THE FOLLOWING CHURCHES HAVE SHARED THEIR UPCOMING VBS:


ARABI BAPTIST - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5/31/2026 - 6/03/2026

VIENNA FIRST BAPTIST - - - - - - - - - - 5/31/2026 - 6/4/2026

LAKE BLACKSHEAR BAPTIST - - - - - - 6/05/2026 - 6/07/2026

EBENEZER BAPTIST - - - - - - - - - - - - 6/05/2026 - 6/07/2026

PENIA BAPTIST - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6/7/2026 - 6/10/2026

NORTHERN HEIGHTS BAPTIST - - - - - 6/7/2026 - 6/10/2026

CORDELE FIRST BAPTIST - - - - - - - - 6/8/2026 - 6/12/2026

MT. VERNON BAPTIST - - - - - - - - - - 6/14/2026 - 6/17/2026

BYROMVILLE BAPTIST - - - - - - - - - - 6/15/2026 - 6/19/2026

UNADILLA FIRST BAPTIST - - - - - - - - 6/21/2026 - 6/26/2026

IGLESIA BAUTISTA VIDA NUEVA - - - 7/07/2026 - 7/10/2026

PINECREST BAPTIST - - - - - - - - - - 7/13/2026 - 7/16/2026

PINEHURST BAPTIST - - - - - - - - - - - 7/16/2026 - 7/19/2026

RIVERVIEW BAPTIST - - - - - - - - - - 7/24/2026 - 7/26/2026

SMYRNA BAPTIST - - - - - - - - - - 7/26/2026 - 7/29/2026


Hey South Central Baptist Network churches!

Is your church hosting a VBS that isn't on this list? We want to help spread the word! Please send your VBS flyer or event details to us, and we will gladly share it on our associational Facebook page to help you get the word out to the community.

May 2026

&

YTD


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.


May 2026 - - - - - - - YTD


Acorn Pond.............$ 0.00 ------- $ 250.00

Agape......................$ 0.00 ---------$ 0.00

Antioch....................$ 0.00 ----- $ 2,600.00

Arabi....................$ 591.39----- $ 1,524.69

Bethel......................$ 0.00 ----------$ 0.00

Byromville.............$ 508.00 ------$ 2,332.00

Dooling....................$ 0.00-----------$0.00

Drayton...................$ 0.00 -----------$ 0.00

Ebenezer............$1,593.70-------$ 7,979.86

First Cordele..........$ 83.34 ---------$ 499.96

First Unadilla.......$ 250.00--------$ 2,441.00

First Vienna.........$ 820.03--------$ 4,201.98

First Warwick.......$ 231.75--------$ 1,405.29

Harmony................$ 0.00-------- $ 1,542.43

Hatley.....................$ 0.00--------$ 1,900.00

Lake Blackshear... $ 1,470.00------ $ 8,022.00

Liberty.................$ 445.72-------$ 2,355.92

Lilly.........................$ 0.00 ----------$ 0.00

Mars Hill..................$ 0.00 --------$ 200.00

Morningside............ $ 0.00 ----------$ 0.00

Mt. Pleasant..............$ 0.00 ----------$ 0.00

Mt. Vernon..............$ 0.00 ----------$ 90.00

Vida Nueva........... $ 175.00 --------$ 875.00

Northern Heights....$ 686.00 ------$ 2,272.00

Oakfield...................$ 0.00 -----------$ 0.00

Penia........................$ 0.00 -------$ 9,820.58

Pinecrest...............$ 635.68 ------$ 3,736.75

Pinehurst...................$0.00 -----------$0.00

Pleasant Grove.......$ 100.00 --------$ 400.00

Riverview..................$ 0.00 ---------$ 600.00

Sharon......................$ 0.00 -----------$ 0.00

Smyrna.....................$ 0.00 -------$ 6,428.50

Tippettville...............$ 0.00 ---------$ 400.00

Victory......................$ 0.00 -----------$ 0.00

Wenona...................$ 50.00 ---------$ 200.00

Zion Hill...................$ 0.00 ----------$ 542.49


TOTAL...........$ 7,640.61 ----- $ 62,620.45



All amounts are accurate as of the publication date of this newsletter. Any contributions received after publication will be reflected in the following month’s report.

Dear SCBN Churches: We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to you who have given above and beyond to support your association and its ministries. Your generosity is a powerful expression of faith in action.


Because of your willingness to give sacrificially, lives are being touched, needs are being met, and ministry is continuing. We are deeply grateful for your partnership, and your commitment to the work God has placed before us.


Thank you for walking alongside us and for being such a blessing.

ACORN POND

BETHEL

DOOLING

LILLY

MORNINGSIDE

OAKFIELD

VICTORY

WENONA

ATTENTION!!

(Regarding old Sunday School books!)


We will be receiving church literature to take to the Rehobeth Baptist Association each quarter. We will have an appointed date and time for churches to drop off their literature.


DATE: June 16, 2026

TIME: 9:00 - 11:00 AM

LOCATION: SCBN Associational Office Parking Lot


Our next collection will be in September. We will only receive the literature on the designated times. If you have any questions, please contact Bro. Gary at 229-406-1445.

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