EXECUTIVE

BOARD Next meeting is

May 11 10:30 a.m.

Right Now Media Guest Speaker

Support Team 9:00

Partnership Team 1:00

Lunch following, RSVP to the

Association Office

April 2015

“...encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” I Thessalonians 5:11

Pottawatomie-Lincoln Baptist Association, Shawnee, OK ~ Dr. Russell R. Cook, Director of Missions Vol. 19, No. 4

Association

Website

www.plba.org

Association Children’s Camp 2015

May 24-27 (Completed grades 3rd-6th)

Cost: $75

$35 to PLBA for food & lodging and $40 to ACC for gate fee

The gate fee of $40 applies to all campers, sponsors and cooks.

Deadline to register and pay is May 18

PRE-Camp Meeting,

Tuesday, April 14, 6:30 p.m. PLBA Office

If your church is considering attending ACC with the Association group, please have a representative present at this Pre-camp meeting.

Secretaries and Clerk Luncheon Thursday, April 9

PLBA Office 3800 N. Market, Shawnee

RSVP by April 6

He is Risen!

Thanks

to everyone who

came out to the

PLBA Children’s

Conference.

If you have any

suggestions for

next year,

email them to plba@sbcglobal.net

“Of First Importance” I Corinthians 15:18

In these verses we discover four facts surrounding the resurrection and four responses we are called upon to make. The Apostle an-nounces these facts as those he, himself, had received and was now delivering to the church “as of first importance.” That is, the most im-portant thing you will ever learn is the truth and implications of Christ’s resurrection.

I. FOUR FACTS SURROUNDING the resurrection (vv. 3-8)

A. Christ DIED (v. 3b)

1. For our sins (v. 3b)

2. To fulfill scripture (v. 3d)

B. Christ was BURIED (v. 4a)

1. By two Jewish religious leaders (John 19:38-40)

2. In a garden tomb near Jerusalem (John 19:41)

C. Christ was RAISED (v. 4b)

1. On the third day (Mt. 17:22-23)

2. According to the Scriptures (Psalm 16:10)

D. Christ APPEARED BODILY (vv. 5-8)

(six of ten post resurrection appearances)

II. FOUR RESPONSES to the resurrection (vv. 1-2)

A. We need to HEAR IT (v. 1a)

B. We need to RECEIVE IT (v. 1b)

C. We need to BE SAVED BY IT (v. 2a)

D. We need to STAND IN IT (v. 1c)

We need to faithfully PROCLAIM THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST (v. 11 “...so we preached and so you believed”).

-rrc

AYDELOTTE, SHAWNEE is prayerfully seeking God's man for Youth Minis-ter. Send resume to 10201 N. Harrison, Shawnee, OK 74804 or email to aydelottebc@gmail.com (Monte Dean, Pastor)

EMMANUEL, MCLOUD is seeking a godly and committed full–time pastor and a bi-vocational Music/Youth-Student Minister. Please send resumes to Emmanuel Baptist Church, Search Committee, PO Box 1119, McLoud, OK 74851.

FAITH, HARRAH is seeking a godly part time or bi-vocational Youth Minis-ter. If interested call 405-312-2391 or send resumes to Faith Baptist Church, Attn. Dan Campbell, PO Box 419, Harrah, OK 73045 or email to brodan-1@cox.net. (Dan Campbell, Pastor)

FIRST, MAUD is seeking a part-time Music Minister. If you are interested call Bobby Shatto at 405-630-8348 or email to shattobg@oge.com.

(Bobby Shatto, Pastor) FIRST, TRYON is seeking a bi-vocational Music Minister. If you are inter-

ested call Bob Fowler at 405-606-5603 or 405-606-5621. Bob Fowler, Pastor) HOPEWELL is seeking a part time Music Minister. If you are interested

please call Danny Goodman at 405-598-8366. (Bryan Cook, Pastor) PLEASANT HOME is seeking a Music Minister for their Sunday morning and

evening services. If interested, please contact Nathan Howard at 405-432-9228 or email to nhow10@hotmail.com. (Nathan Howard, Pastor)

In my March “Word of Encouragement” I wrote about the initial need and probability of a New Church Start in the “McLoud West” area. With the closure of the former Son Rise Baptist Church, it was antici-pated that we may eventually use that facility as we launch a new work. Since the writing of that last article, much progress has been

made on the endeavor.

We have met with the Church Planting specialists from the BGCO and are following their process as closely as possible. We have been going through the Discovery Phase of the process in which we will identify a potential (1) primary partner, (2) planter, (3) people group

and (4) place.

Then one of the next steps needed is to enlist a “Cluster of Churches” that will commit to support the new work. If your church is interested, please let me know ASAP. There are several ways in which the cluster can help and this is real mission work in “our own

back yard” (i.e. PLBA).

Further steps are forth coming. I will be sending out a formal letter of request for support to the churches that express any interest. If your church has been praying and looking for a mission project/partnership, this may be the answer to your prayers. Please call the

association office for more details.

Encouragingly Yours, Russell Cook

Staff Needed Incorrect information...

please call the Association office, 405.273.4558.

Church News Please let us know of any upcoming events or news

from your church!

FAITH, HARRAH is having Revival Services with Bro. Ed Ethridge, March 29-31. (Dan Campbell, Pastor)

FIRST BAPTIST, SHAWNEE is looking for a Security Guard who would work from 8:30 a.m.– 12.00 p.m. Sunday morning, 5-7 p.m. Sunday eve-ning and 5-8:30 p.m. Wednesday evening. Contact Mary in the church office at 275-6111 if interested. (Ray Miller, Pastor)

HOPEWELL has an organ to give away. If you are interested please contact Bryan Cook at 405-788-9484. (Bryan Cook, Pastor)

MAMMOTH, MEEKER is having Revival Services with Dr. Russell Cook, March 29-April 1. (Mike Hazelwood, Pastor)

MACOMB is having Revival Services with Bro. Ed Ethridge, April 26-30. (Billy Benson, Pastor)

PLEASANT HOME, PRAGUE held a dedication service for their new build-ing on Sunday, February 22. (Nathan Howard, Pastor)

April 24-25 Falls Creek

Conference Center

$70 Regular Price

$80 at the Front Gate

Register today at www.menrewired.com/

REWIRED MEN’S CONFERENCE 2015

It Might Preach!

A Nugget From My Spiritual Journey

PLBA WOMEN

It has been five years since Daddy suddenly left for his heavenly home. Al-though Daddy may have left suddenly, he left a lifetime heritage that will never be forgotten. I still think of him often…wish I could feel one of his strong hugs…see the twinkle in his blue eyes…hear his whistle…and see his time-and-work-worn hands skillfully playing his clarinet, baling hay, taking care of cattle, running a calculator, tending his beautiful rose garden, cooking a delicious meal or sailing a fishing line into a lake. Daddy left behind more than his earthly possessions. He left behind loved ones of many ages who either live by what he taught them or who are teaching those things to new little ones. He was a man of faithfulness, integrity, kindness, love, generosity, and hospitality. Yes, he had times of frustrations, disappointments, hurts, fears and difficulties, like anyone else. But, over the years, he learned how to handle them with the grace that comes from trusting the Lord. I am finding that God still provides opportunities for me to share some of what I learned from Daddy. Recently I was able to quietly share the testimony of his life with a gentleman who had tears in his eyes as he thoughtfully listened. He never knew Daddy, but I suspect they would have become friends if they had ever met. Yet, Daddy’s life still touched his. While Daddy and Mother lived out their final months in our home instead of theirs, I clearly recognized that although he had been a hard worker all of his life, when Life begins to end, all of that has little to no significance any more. Yes, God wants us to work, not be lazy, and to provide for our families. But, I learned by watching them that Life’s greatest asset is all about relationships. Our personal relationship with the Lord and our relationship with our loved ones and friends is what matters in the end. When we leave this Earth, relationships are all that we take with us. I’m thankful I got to observe firsthand those final days of Daddy’s spiritual jour-ney, so I would know better how to continue on with my own journey. Thank you, Daddy, for continuing to parent me—even though you are no longer where I can see you or feel your hugs. Thank you for leaving a heritage I can share with many others. You lived what the song says, “May all who come behind us find us faith-ful…” Marsha Cook, Director

BGCO WOMEN’S RETREAT 2015

April 17-18 ~ Falls Creek Conference Center

Cost is $85

Register today at http://www.bgcowomen.org/

Association Website — www.plba.org

Budget Receipts

Women’ Ministry Opportunity Help meet the basic needs of International Students at OBU. The In-

ternational Office on OBU's campus would like to invite you to pray for these students and aid in providing basic needs for them. Some of the main items needed are twin com-forters, pillows, sheets (Twin Long for guys), bath and hand towels, reusable dishes and utensils (bowl, cup, plate, knife, fork, and spoon), toiletries, plastic laundry

baskets, laundry soap and One Spanish Bible (OT and NT) thus far.

Contact: Joy Norman, IEP Director joy.norman@okbu.edu or 405-585-4191

Donations will be taken until all needs are met and will be needed again in the fall.

Churches listed in red are Pastorless PASTORS CHURCH Feb. ‘15 YTD Roger Shaw Agra, FBC 323.95 898.95 Mat Riddle Asher, FBC 168.29 371.72 Larry Sparks Blackburn Chapel 499.99 669.83 Albert May Carney, FBC 184.36 184.36 Rick Blackwell Chandler, FBC 975.20 1,959.45 Keith Henley Chandler Southern 245.59 506.37 Doug Parker Dale 30.58 95.51 Mike Mitchell Davenport, FBC 509.04 1,904.07 Mike Haines Deer Creek 179.80 449.71 Mark Streetman Earlsboro, FBC .00 .00 Galen Greenwalt Earlsboro Indian Mission 126.84 126.84 Wayne Knight Fairview .00 222.68 Dan Campbell Faith 257.05 534.92 Jeff Bruton Forest .00 .00 Lee Witt Hazel Dell 203.25 719.11 Tuney Ropp Hillside 1,156.12 2,405.60 Gary Nickerson Hilltop 891.86 1,368.79 Bryan Cook Hopewell .00 .00 Billy Benson Macomb 166.00 275.56 Mike Hazelwood Mammoth 293.00 545.00 Bobby Shatto Maud, FBC .00 .00 Butch Bradley Maud, Trinity 132.10 508.58 Russell Cook, Int. McLoud, Emmanuel 813.17 1,560.63 Jerry Gray McLoud, Emmaus 95.36 199.20 Matt Halsted McLoud, FBC 75.13 140.47 Joe Jones Meeker, FBC 333.49 619.63 Jerry Jackson Morning Star .00 .00 R.J. Stokes Mt. Pleasant .00 109.25 Jimmy Reed Newalla, New Life 628.74 1,384.20 Ed Moore Newalla, Pecan Valley 87.30 87.30 Mike Collyer Pink 269.81 795.48 Jim Morningstar Pioneer .00 .00 Nathan Howard Pleasant Home 128.59 258.43 Tim Emmons Prague, FBC .00 938.53 _______________ Rock Creek 675.14 1,376.93 Gaspar Reyes Rock Creek Spanish 16.87 31.10 Tony Black Romulus 252.82 443.82 Monte Dean Sh-Aydelotte .00 654.09 David Henry Sh-Calvary .00 .00 Ray Miller Sh-First 231.54 742.47 Spencer Davis, Int. Sh-First Indian .00 .00 Anthony Rhone Sh-Galilee 75.00 175.00 Bob Dawson Sh-Good Shepherd Chapel 46.39 105.08 Jay Sampson Sh-Heritage .00 .00 Todd Fisher Sh-Immanuel 1,396.29 5,194.98 Rendon Falls Sh-Karis .00 .00 Tom Hall Sh-New Life 25.00 50.00 John York Sh-Oakland Chapel 47.37 47.37 _______________ Sh-Sallateeska 81.00 181.00 Mike Craig Sh-Temple 945.16 1,656.78 Larry Norris Sh-Trinity 148.04 286.28 Steve Dominy Sh-University 294.53 840.06 Kent Wooster Sh-Wallace Ave. 398.00 398.00 Perry Tripp Sparks, FBC 52.63 114.98 Glenn Peck St. Louis, FBC 664.53 664.53 Ben Little Stroud, Disciple’s Way .00 2.77 James Bond Stroud, FBC 381.58 1,423.06 Tony Peak Tecumseh, FBC 715.44 2,014.22 Will Wilson Tecumseh, New Hope 50.00 100.00 Clint Dawkins Tecumseh, Sharon 636.24 1,376.57 Bob Fowler Tryon, FBC 189.67 366.90 Britt Lesley Wanette, FBC 340.39 340.39 Bill Howse Wanette, Victory Pointe .00 25.00 Russ Houser Wellston, Cornerstone .00 .00 Darrell Sullivan Wellston, FBC 383.65 909.72 Lane Buckley Wellston, Trinity .00 .00 TOTAL $16,821.89 $39,361.27

TOTAL CHECKING AND SAVINGS TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR

Beginning Bal. Income Expenses Equity Transfer Ending Bal. 2-1-15 2-28-15 Budget 51,359.08 16,821.89 15,900.79 -5,250.88 47,029.30 Designated 180,568.30 187,536.60 Total Monies $231,927.38 $234,565.90

“...enabling each church to fulfill its unique mission for

Christ and providing channels for cooperative ministry.”

“Cookout at the Cooks”

Russell & Marsha Cook would like to invite all

PLBA Pastors and Wives to a cookout at their home

1313 Castle Creek Street, Shawnee

Thursday, May 7, at 6:00 p.m.

(Please R.S.V.P to PLBA NLT May 4)

April 2015

Birthdays

3 Rev. Tony Black 40255 State Hwy 59B Macomb, OK 74852 Pastor, Romulus

5 Mrs. Regina (Tony) Black 40255 State Hwy 59B Macomb, OK 74852 Pastor’s Wife, Romulus

9 Rev. Mike Mitchell PO Box 376 Davenport, OK 74026 Pastor, First, Davenport

9 Rev. Larry Norris 1208 Monroe Dr. Shawnee, OK 74804 Pastor, Trinity, Shawnee

11 Rev. Ray Miller 1827 N. Union Shawnee, OK 74804 Pastor, First, Shawnee

14 Mrs. Sandra (Butch) Bradley PO Box 816 Maud, OK 74854 Pastor’s Wife, Trinity, Maud

23 Mrs. Sarah (Ray) Miller 1827 N. Union Shawnee, OK 74804 Pastor’s Wife, First, Shawnee

26 Rev. Will Wilson 1930 River Birch Dr. Shawnee, OK 74804 Pastor, New Hope

28 Mrs. Lisa (Bryan) Cook 1006 W. Federal Shawnee, OK 74804 Pastor’s Wife, Hopewell

29 Mrs. Kari (Billy) Benson 31230 Old Hwy 18 Macomb, OK 74852 Pastor’s Wife, Macomb

Anniversaries

4 Rev. & Mrs. Mike Haines 355960 E. 960 Rd. Stroud, OK 74079 Pastor, Deer Creek

4 Rev. & Mrs. Jim Morningstar 609 S Dewey Ave Chandler, OK 74834 Pastor, Pioneer, Chandler

8 Rev. & Mrs. Roger Shaw 13900 River Ridge Rd Perkins, OK 74059 Pastor, First, Agra

22 Rev. & Mrs. Wayne Knight 48504 Hwy 3E Earlsboro, OK 74840 Pastor, Fairview

23 Dr. & Mrs. Steve Dominy 4514 Gracelann Shawnee, OK 74804 Pastor, University

3 Good Friday

5 Easter

9 Secretary/Clerk’s Luncheon, Noon

14 Pre Children’s Camp Meeting 6:30 p.m.

17-18 Heroes BGCO Women’s Retreat-Falls Creek

22 Administrative Professionals' Day

24-25 Rewired-BGCO Men’s Retreat-Falls Creek

PLBA New Media

PLBA has recently purchased or been

given several new DVD series.

Come in and check them out!

Intimate Marriage ~ Unseen But Cer-

tain ~ Comeback Boys of the Bible ~

Detour ~ Counter Culture ~ Crucible

~ Heart that Makes a Home ~ Biblical

Portrait of Marriage ~ Leading &

Loving ~ Personal Holiness ~ Walk

Thru the Pentateuch ~

Testing of Your Faith