PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH I would like to remind everyone that October is “Pastor Appreciation Month.” The greatest need of our pastors is prayer! I have borrowed an article from Mark Dance’s “33 Ways to Bless Your Pastor.” I would encourage you to give appreciation to all your ministers on staff. Mark gives us some suggestions:

Express love and encouragement in writing and/or in person. Set out a gift basket in the church lobby for notes and gifts. Mow the pastor’s lawn when his family is on vacation or ministry leave. Give a gift card to the ministry couple’s favorite restaurant and provide creative childcare options. Ask your pastor how you can specifically pray for his family. Deliver a favorite dessert/meal to his home or office. Arrange and purchase a couple’s retreat. Give a brief word of encouragement and prayer on a Sunday morning. Include his family’s photo in print and social media outlets. Take your pastor for a meal and talk about his life, not ministry. Loan out your favorite vacation spot (cabin, camper, time-share). Celebrate with them in the joys of life, such as a new baby, graduations, weddings, etc. Support your pastor as he ministers outside your church. Form a covenant group who is committed to praying for your pastors each day of the week. Encourage at least one day of Sabbath rest each week. Care for your pastor’s health by sponsoring a health club membership Take your pastor somewhere fun: game, concert, hunting, etc. Specifically share how God has used him to challenge, enrich, and encourage your walk with Jesus. Allow your pastor’s wife to “be herself” and find her own ministry niche. Financially support your pastor and wife as they attend marriage-strengthening events and getaways. Remember birthdays with a personal card or social media blessing. Allow your pastor’s children to just be kids. Give unused sports or concert tickets to your pastor’s family. Encourage your ministry family to have friends in the church.

Please express your gratitude for your ministers! We are blessed in Beckham Mills Baptist Association with outstanding ministers and pastors! I say, “Thank You!” Love Being Your Director of Missions, Danny Ringer

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-SAYRE, OK U.S POSTAGE

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PERMIT NO. 89

1 C Kendell Hamilton, Lone Oak, 2009 6 C Rusty McMullen, Sayre, 2013 7 B Boomer Butler 10 C Dennis Hooper, Cheyenne, 2010 10 B Lora Wyatt 13 A Russell & Jone Duck

16 B Michelle Jones 19 B Ralph Chapman 23 B Brandy David 30 A Charles & LorettaTatyrek A—Wedding Anniversary B—Birthday C—Church Anniversary

Beckham-Mills

BAPTIST ASSOCIATION PO BOX 425

SAYRE, OK 73662-0425

2015-2016 OFFICERS Director of Missions ............................... Danny Ringer Moderator .............................................. Lance Whaley Vice Moderator ........................................ Darren Mann Clerk ........................................................... Arlene Epp Treasurer ....................................................... Ray Smart

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED BMBA ANNUAL MEETING

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

First Baptist Church, Elk City

3:30pm—Outreach Training & Visitation with Mike Napier (For everyone wanting to impact their community for Christ)

4:00pm—Executive Board Meeting 5:00pm—Meal; Everyone invited 6:00pm—Worship Celebration, Speaker—Roger Spradlin

Every church member will want to attend the Worship Celebration. We will honor church members that have gone

to be with the Lord this year as well as celebrate the work the Lord has done

and continues to do in and through us.

DANNY RINGER, DIRECTOR OF MISSIONS

PO BOX 425 (1906 N WATTS) SAYRE, OK 73662-0425 www.bmbaok.org email: bmbaok@att.net

OFFICE PHONE: (580) 928-2585 OFFICE FAX: (580) 928-8215

OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY—THURSDAY

9:00 A.M.-NOON—1:00-3:00 P.M.

OCTOBER 2016 VOLUME 40 Number 10

In addition to reading the names of members that have gone on to be with Lord this year, we want

to display their pictures on the screen.

Please collect the names and pictures for your church!

Mail print copies or email jpeg pictures. PO Box 425, Sayre bmbaok@att.net

BAPTIST COLLEGIATE MINISTRY NEWS

Dear Association, Wow!!! I just want to say that it has been a busy month here at the BCM. We have many new faces each week. So far we are averaging around 50 students each Wednesday meal. God is really

blessing with great conversations with students each week. We have students from all over and all different backgrounds. I look

forward to each week as churches come to serve and meet the students on the Sayre campus. Thank you again for serving the

students of the SWOSU Sayre campus.

God Bless

Benny Lockler

P.S. – Oct. 5 – Main Street; Oct. 25- Reydon; Oct. 26-Prairie View; Nov.9- Erick; Nov. 16 &29- Need help

October 9, 4:00pm Clinton FBC

WESTERN OKLAHOMA YOUTH EVENT

Shane Pruitt, Speaker Alex Jones, Worship

Breakout Sessions— Call to Ministry - Shane Pruitt Personal Evangelism - Brian Baldwin Why Corporate Worship? - Alex Jones Cultural/Apologetics - Nick Atyia

AUGUST REPORT Truckers are still rolling across the country today. They enjoy sing-ing as my wife leads, especially the old time Gospel songs. It gets them in the mood to stop and listen. Bibles are moving. It’s wonderful to see them picking them up.Some people stop by just to see what’s going on and maybe listen for a while to the Word. Please keep praying for us as we work with the drivers. Wheels are rolling and we pray they roll in the right direction. Happy trails and may God Bless. Randy and Denise

Registration— $5 per person

Starts at 3:30pm (Youth Leader: Bring Cash or Check

made out to CKBA to Registration Desk for Group)

OCTOBER IS Thank God for your pastor!

Let your pastor know how grateful you are for all they do every day for

every church member and for our communities!!

GET THESE ON YOUR CALENDAR! Oct 9 “The Call” @ Clinton FBC

Oct 10 Ministers’ Fellowship, 10:30am Willow FBC

Oct 21-22 Fall Back @ Falls Creek

Nov 6 BMBA Annual Meeting

Nov 10 VBS Jumpstart, OKC

Nov 14-15 BGCO Annual Meeting

Dec 5 BMBA Christmas Gathering, 7pm Prairie View Baptist Church

Ministers’ Fellowship

October 10

10:30am

Willow FBC Lunch Included

Guest Speaker

Rusty McMullen

ACP COMPLETION DEADLINE—

OCTOBER 6

Call the office if you have any questions! 580-928-2585

580-729-5266 (Arlene)

Don’t forget the Supplement: Historic Church Events

(building projects, new staff, new ministries)

and Deceased Members (AND PICS)

Mail to PO Box 425, Sayre Or email to bmbaok@att.net

Be Sure To

CLEAN UP

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