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Concord Covenant
May 2019
Important Dates
May
2 National Day of Prayer
10 Ministry Wives’ Flwship
12 Mother’s Day
13 CBA Staff Prayer Journey
21 Pastor Round Table
27 Memorial Day - Office closed
June
3 CBA Staff Prayer Journey
11-12 SBC Annual Mtg. 23 Mission Dignity Day
23 Pisgah 200th Anniv.
July
4 Independence Day - Office closed
7-13 Concord Builder’s Mission Trip
14 Exec. Council mtg. 15-18 Children’s Camp
18 Children’s Day Camp
Inside this issue________
Calvin’s Corner…….………...2
BC Ministry……………..……. 3
News & Events………...4 & 5
CBA Calendar………….……..6
Budget Report………….……7
C harm is deceptive, and
beauty is fleeting; but a
woman who fears the LORD
is to be praised.
Honor her for all that her
hands have done, and let her
works bring her praise at the
city gate.
Proverbs 31:30-31
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“I tell you that in the same
way there will be more
rejoicing in heaven over one sinner
who repents than over
ninety-nine righteous
persons who do not need to
repent.” Luke 15:7
NIV
Calvin’s Corner:
It is troubling that we live in a world very much like what the Apostle Paul described to young Timothy.
“But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lov-ers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power” (2 Tim. 3:1-5 ESV).
There are times when the blaspheming is so discouraging that we want to hide in our holy huddles and let the world pass us by. We can complain and protest that something should be done, but we must realize sin will never be solved with the pen of a politician but only through the blood of Christ. It is heart change that the world needs and that comes only through the saving grace of Jesus. Praise God that through His grace he saved us for his glory.
Now He has given us the task of sharing the message of salvation with the world. That seems a daunting task when you consider there are 7.5 billion people in the world and only 2.2% say they are Christian. Or the fact that there are 327 million people in the United States with less than half of them having a saving faith in Jesus Christ. We can get caught up in the numbers, but Jesus is concerned with just one. The scripture tells us, “I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent” (Luke 15:7 NIV).
We need to refocus ourselves to stop praying for the salvation of all the lost people in the world and start praying for our lost friend, John, Jill or whoever they are. This is the idea behind the SBC emphasis, “Who’s Your One?” Who is one person that you want to come to Christ? Can you imagine the impact on the world if every Chris-tian led one person to the saving knowledge of Jesus our Savior in the next year? There would be so much rejoicing in Heaven and likely would begin a worldwide Spiritual Awakening.
Start by identifying your one. Begin praying for them. Find ways to build a stronger relationship with them, then when the time is right under the leadership of the Holy Spirit share Christ with them. If you want more helps I encourage you to look online at http://whosyourone.com/
By the power of God we can make a difference in our world by being His witnesses. Who’s Your One!
Calvin
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Baptist Collegiate Ministry
Recently I enjoyed leading the weekly chapel service at the Royal Oak Christian Academy. I took my guitar and led the kids in some fun songs, then told them all about the Baptist College Ministry. One of our young Christian LU students went with me and shared his testimony. Last week I was invited back to teach an apologetics class to a very intelligent and curious 5th grade class.
For some time I have been talking to several faculty and staff at Lincoln about establishing a food bank on campus. (" ...36 percent of students on college campuses in the U.S. do not get enough to eat." Mara Rose Williams, The Kansas City Star") Upon learning of this, the principal and some teachers at Royal Oak Academy took it upon themselves to make it a school-wide project to collect food. Last week students from both schools, Lincoln staff and I transferred 2,500 food items to a newly designated food bank on campus! The college social work department has taken up this as a permanent work and will have two food distribution dates in April and May. Here is an excellent opportunity for each of our churches to become involved in meeting a very critical need. I will have further information upcoming.
As chaplain, I attended the football team's Spring Scrimmage. I spoke with several players who will help me to establish a players' Bible study this summer.
Thank you for your continued prayers! Your Missionary on Campus, Pastor Dave, BCM Director
CBA STAFF PRAYER JOURNEY
Monday, May 13
The staff will travel to New Hope, Jamestown, Lupus and Wooldridge. The office will be closed after 1:00 p.m.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
If your church is having VBS or other activities you
would like publicized, please send the infor-
mation to our association office by June 15
1 year - access to training, workshops, and Bible studies free for CBA churches at www.sampsonresources.com.
This resource is password protected. Contact Concord Baptist Association if you need help using this resource.
Stocking the LU Food Pantry
Pastor Dave, Lawrence Hogg-LU and Lisa Smith-ROCC
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Please pray for our churches without pastors:
Centertown
Clarksburg FBC
Cole Spring
Elston FBC-(Int. Les Cassil) Jefferson City Baptist Prairie Home FBC Southridge (Int. Jim Misloski)
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Pastor Round Table
Tuesday, May 21
Noon at the Association Office, lunch provided
6:30 p.m. at FBC California, dinner provided
Give us a call and let us know you plan to attend so we can have enough food for everyone.
Like CBA on Facebook to keep up with upcoming
events!
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SAVE THE DATE!
200th Anniversary Celebration
Pisgah Baptist Church
Sunday, June 23rd
2:00 p.m.
Watch for additional details in coming newsletters. Everyone welcome.
SUMMER MISSIONS INTERNS
Concord Baptist Association has had some great Summer Missions Interns in the past. This year will be no exception. We have a double blessing.
Josiah Dumsday is returning for a second year. Madelyn Hansen, who has helped with Children’s Camp and been very active at Corticelli, will also serve.
Both Josiah and Madelyn will be with us for 10 weeks this summer. We encourage our churches to use them. Think beyond VBS. With their talents they could be a good Youth Led Revival team. Scheduling is on a first come first served basis so contact the association office to enlist their help. Let us know if you can use one or both of them. A few dates are already filled, so call or email soon to get your church’s event on their schedule (573-635-4832 or email [email protected]).
Deacon Ordination
Sunday, May 5
Main Street Baptist Church
303 West Main
California, MO
The Ordination Council will convene at 6:00 p.m. with the service to follow at 7:00 p.m. All ordained pastors and deacons of Concord Baptist Association are invited to participate.
Southern Baptist Convention
Annual Meeting
June 11-12
Birmingham, AL
www.sbcannualmeeting.net/sbc19/
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Registration forms have been sent to each church and can be found online at cbamo.org.
Missouri Right to Life is seeking a bookkeeper. Must have knowledge of bookkeeping practices, experience with QuickBooks and general computer skills.
Hours somewhat flexible and average 30 per week. Vacation/sick leave benefits.
Interested applicants should send resume to MO Right to Life, PO Box 651, Jefferson City, MO 65102
Every Christian has at least one person who
influenced their decision for Christ. Who’s your one that you will influence?
Check out Who’s Your One online (www.http://whosyourone.com/). Your association is ready to help every church
develop a plan for reaching people for Christ.
Ministry Wives’ Fellowship
Friday, May 10
Ria’s Restaurant
Jefferson City
We have a room reserved for 5:30 p.m. If you need to arrive later, that is OK. We can stay as long as we like. Attendees responsible for price of meal, which you can order from the menu.
RSVP needed by May 1. Contact Juanita at [email protected] or call 573-635-4832 to let us know you plan to attend.
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1 2 National Day of Prayer
3 4
5
Main Street
Deacon Ord.
6
7
8
9
10
Ministry Wives
Fellowship
11
12 13
CBA Staff Prayer
Journey
14 15 16
17 18
19
20
21
Pastor Round Table
22 23
24 25
26
27 Memorial Day
Office closed
28 29 30 31
May Birthdays:
22 Rev. Adrian Hendricks, II - Joshua House
May 2019
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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Budget Report
Jan-March 2019 Income Expenses Budget Requirement
General Fund $34,582.07 $34,819.90 $39,463.73
Baptist Collegiate Ministry $6,542.36 $4,941.28 $6,244.46
CONGRATULATIONS
To the many graduates within Concord Baptist Association, including Vicki Brown,
graduating from the University of Missouri with her PHD in Journalism.
June 2-7, 2019
Baptist Ridge
Warsaw, MO
www.deafyouthcamp.com for more information
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Jefferson City, MO
Permit No. 00458
Concord Baptist Association
804 Fairmount Blvd. Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 635-4832, CBA & BCM(573) 635-5419, fax line
Website: http://cbamo.org
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Calvin Brown
Director of Missions
David Phelps
Collegiate Minister
Juanita Golden
Ministry Assistant
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