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From the BBA Prayer Ministry Team Leader
George Mueller of Bristol, England along with his wife was led of the Lord to build an orphans’ home. They built the home depending upon God. They decided to ask no human being for money, property, clothing, or food. All needs were laid before God only. They wanted to prove that God was a prayer-hearing and a prayer-answering God. There were times when their faith was sorely tried. With several hundred orphans to feed there would be evenings when the cooks would tell him, “There is no food in the house for breakfast.” Before retiring for the night, he would get down on his knees and lay these needs before his Heavenly Father. And always before the time came for the children to eat, the food was on the table. Many times the same thing would happen in regards to funds to operate, but God would always provide. God has not changed, He wants to hear from you. He cares about your needs. May we trust Him as George Mueller and his wife did so many years ago. Trust and obey for there is no other way. May we be praying people. In His Grip, Bro. Anthony
The Challenger
December 2015
Merry Christmas
From the Bryan Baptist Association Staff, Tim Bowen, DOM
Chloe Richards, Administrative Assistant Dennis Pena, Maintenance
Karen Horn, Great Physician’s Pharmacy Pete Richards, Lake Texoma Baptist Resort Ministry
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What’s Going on in Our Churches
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays Donald Ford December 08 Charles Williams December 12 Scott Hamilton December 17 Darel Bunch December 21 Adine Stephens December 21 Sherri Whisenhunt December 28
Wedding Anniversaries Ryan & Brea McMillan 12/10/2011 James & Sandy Poulain 12/15/2007 Monty & Tammy Wood 12/22/1992 Philip & Laura Stephens 12/28/1985
Ministry Anniversaries Ken Bartholomew 12/01/2003 Robert Boehme 12/01/2011 Monty Wood 12/18/2005
As I staggered out the door clutching the last shoebox-filled tub, I prayed the rain would hold off long enough to drive to the BBA. The Lord answered and all 230 boxes arrived safe and dry, even though one box flew out as I drove along on one trip and I had to drive back for it. This task couldn’t have been accomplished without much help. I’m certain I will fail to mention someone, but I hope not.
THANK YOU: All who brought empty shoe boxes; to the quilting club whose members sewed many things for kids and helped pack the boxes; to those who gave sewing materials; to the man who knitted 230 toboggans; to the folks who gave items to help fill the boxes; to the woman who sewed doll blankets; to the church who bought, packed, and delivered 230 bags of candy; to the ones who donated money to help pay shipping expenses; and lastly to folks at the BBA office who unloaded the boxes once I got them there. And THANK YOU if I failed to mention your help! Please pray that many children will hear, read, and study the Gospel and the Holy Spirit will lead them and their families to be saved. Thanks, Dolores White Kiser
Calvary Baptist Church is seeking a F/T Music/Education Minister. Please email resumes to
Streetman Rd Baptist Church is prayerfully searching for a pastor. If the Lord leads you,
please send your resume to: Pastor Search Committee, Streetman Rd Baptist Church 26 W Turner Rd, Mead, OK 73449.
Lakepoint Community is seeking a F/T pastor. Send resume to [email protected]
Western Meadows is seeking a part time Music/Worship Minister. Send resume to
For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is
given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder,
and His name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father,
Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
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Please pray for our pastorless churches
Albany Baptist Church Brown Baptist Church
Lakepoint Community Church Streetman Road
Greetings from LTBRM! We have had a busy few weeks at LTBRM! With many church groups booking the cabins, we have had a chance to share our love of this
ministry with so many. We are so thankful to be a part of a ministry that works year-round. We hope to see a lot of you during the cold months, whether it is for retreats, reunions, or meetings! Due to flooding this past summer, we have a lot of felled trees on the grounds. We want to use this as an opportunity to reach out. If you or someone you know needs firewood for the winter, please contact us! We would love to serve you in this manner. As we wind down the year, we would like to say thank you to those who have supported us as we got started in this ministry. We are so grateful for all God has done at LTBRM and are blessed to be a part of this growing ministry. We ask that as we move into the new year, you would continue to pray for us--pray that LTBRM would see growth, that we
are effective in reaching the people of the lake
community, and that above all, God would be glorified in our work here.
Upcoming Senior Events
Luncheons
December 9 at Silo
January 13 at
Yuba
BCM Lunch Heroes
Dec 2nd Cartwright
Pastor’s Conference
Dec 01 Jessie Hopkins Dec 08 Ryan Perry Jan 12 Jan 19
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Phone: 580-924-2351 [email protected] [email protected] Website: bbaok.com Director of Missions---------------- Tim Bowen Admin. Assistant -------------- Chloe Richards Moderator------------------------- Scott Hamilton Vice-Moderator--------------- James Robinson Clerk------------------------------- Jessie Hopkins Treasurer------------------------- Faye Boydstun
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Pastor/Staff Conference 10:30am at Calvary BC
Pastor/Staff Conference 10:30am
at Calvary BC
December 2015
Sr. Adult Luncheon
@ Silo
The BBA office
will be closed
Dec. 24-Jan 1
Merry Christmas!
Week of Prayer & Mission Study for International Missions & Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Nov 29-Dec 6