With a video presentation from Ray Gilder, author of the book Uniquely Bivocational.

Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m.

RSVP is needed so we can adequately prepare.

call - 405-273-4558 or email - pott.lincoln@gmail.com

Meeting will begin at 6:45 p.m.

Pastors, especially bi-vocational pastors, are encouraged to bring a key leader from their church with them.

May, 2016

“...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. 20, No. 5

EXECUTIVE

BOARD Next meeting is

May 9

6:00 p.m.

Special program…

Ray Gilder “Uniquely

Bivocational”

Support Services

4:00 p.m.

Mission Partnership

5:00 p.m.

Dinner

6:00 p.m.

Meeting

6:45 p.m.

RSVP to the

Association Office

Association Missions Emphasis Week

May 15-22

Pottawatomie-Lincoln Baptist Association

is glad to be your Mission Partner!

Please pray for the staff and ministry team directors of the association.

Office

CLOSED Monday,

May 30

For

Memorial

Day

Association

Website

www.plba.org

PLBA’s Association Children’s Camp

One church check of $35 per camper made out to PLBA for food. Submit this with camper’s registration papers to PLBA by May 9.

One church check of $40 per camper made out to ACC for the gate fee. Submit this check at Falls Creek with camper’s health release form when you register.

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

Forms are online at www.plba.org

May 29 - June 1, 2016 Completed grades 3rd - 6th

PLBA Cost: $75

May 5

Evening Board Meeting Uniquely Bivocational

Monday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m.

“Living Up to Your Commitment” Deuteronomy 26:16-19

Verse 16 sets the foundation for the message: (1) God COMMANDS obedi-ence to His Word (v. 16a), and (2) we are CAREFUL TO OBEY with all our heart (v. 16b). In the next two verses (vv. 17-18) we see TWO DECLARA-TIONS. One by God’s people (v. 17) and one by God Himself (vv. 18-19). Consider these declarations in light of your own commitment to the Lord. I. A DECLARATION BY GOD’S PEOPLE (What God’s people declared to God) v. 17. A. They declared THE LORD TO BE THEIR GOD (v. 17a “You de- clared the Lord to be your God…”). -Have you really evaluated who your God is? (cf. 4:35; 5:7; 6:4). B. They declared THE LORD’S WAY TO BE THEIR WAY (v. 17b “...and that you would walk in His ways…”). -Are the ways of God also the ways of your life? (cf. 8:6; 10:12; Isa. 55:8-9). C. They declared The LORD’S WORD TO BE THEIR MANDATE (v. 17c “...and keep His statutes, His commandments and His ordi- nances, and listen to His voice”). –Is the Word of God your mandate for living? (cf. 4:12, 30; 6:30; 12:28). II. A DECLARATION BY GOD (What God declared to His people) vv. 18-19. A. God declared, YOU ARE THE RICHES OF MY POSSESSION (v. 18a “The Lord has today declared you to be His people, a treas-

ured possession…”) (cf. 4:20). I Peter 2:9 (of “you who believe”) “...you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peo-ple for God’s own possession…”

B. God declared YOU ARE THE RECIPIENTS OF MY PROMISE (v.18b “...as He promised…”) (cf. 6:3). II Peter 1:3-4 “...His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godli-ness...He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, in order that by them you might become partakers of the divine nature…”

It Might Preach!

Word of Encouragement “The Truth is the Truth”

In his book, Truth Decay, Steve Hale addresses “the truth about truth.” He quotes from Norman Geisler and Frank Turek who list some basic criteria for truth: Truth is transcultural: if something is true, it is true for all people, in all

places, at all times. (2+2=4 for everyone, everywhere at every time.) Truth is unchanging even though our beliefs about truth change.

(When we began to believe the earth was round instead of flat, the truth about the earth didn’t change, only our belief about the earth changed.) Truth is not affected by the attitude of the one professing it. (An arro-

gant person does not make the truth he professes false. A humble person does not make the error he professes true.) All truths are absolute truths. Beliefs can not change the truth, no matter how sincerely something

is believed to be true. (Someone can sincerely believe the world is flat, but that only makes him or her sincerely mistaken.) Truth is discovered, not invented. It exists independent of anyone’s

knowledge of it. (Gravity existed prior to Newton’s discovery of it.) Hale adds, “Truth is not a subjective matter of taste, but an objective matter of fact.” Truth is truth! And the truth about truth is that Jesus is “the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father but though (Him)” John 8:32. He said to God, the Father, about us, “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” The Bible is the truth revealed and Jesus is the truth personified. Both are absolutely true. Do you know the truth? Do you believe the truth? Do you live the truth? ...the truth is the truth!

Encouragingly yours, Russell Cook

5 National Day Of Prayer 8 Mother’s Day 9 Exec. Board Meeting~PLBA Office Support Services–4:00 p.m. Mission Partnership-5:00 p.m. Dinner-6:00 p.m. Meeting-6:45 p.m. 13 OBU Graduation 15-22 Association Missions Emphasis Week 30 Memorial Day-Assn Office Closed 29-6/1 PLBA Assn. Children’s Camp 6/1-6/4 Assn. Children’s Camp II

Southern Baptist Convention 2016

June 14-15, 2016 America’s Center, St. Louis, MO

To Register go to: www.sbcannualmeeting.net

C. God declared, YOU ARE THE REFLECTION OF MY PRECEPTS (v.18c “...that you should keep all His commandments…”) (cf. 4:6; 7:12a, 14a).

D. God declared, YOU ARE RANKED BY MY PREEMINENCE (v. 19a “...that He shall set you high above all nations which He has

made, for praise, fame, and honor...”) (cf. 4:7). Matthew 16:18 (Jesus said) “...upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades shall not overpower it.”

E. God declared, YOU ARE A REPOSITORY FOR MY PERFECTION (v. 19b “...you shall be a consecrated people to the Lord your God”) (cf. 7:6;28:9). I Peter 1:15-16 “...like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy.’”

There is no question about God “living up to His declaration to us if, in fact, our declaration to Him is honored. Have you yet declared, (1) THE LORD IS MY GOD, (2) GOD’S WAYS WILL BE MY WAY, and (3) GOD’S WORD WILL BE MY MANDATE FOR LIFE? If not, you may make your declaration today. We need to “be careful to do them with all our heart and with all our soul” (v. 16).

-rrc

It Might Preach...continued

Daddy Daughter Date Night Friday, April 29, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. $30 per Daddy/Daughter Couple $5 for Each Additional Daughter Dinner, Games, Speaker, Photo Church or Semi-Formal Attire

Dale School Cafeteria Sponsored by Hazel Dell Baptist Church

All Proceeds Benefit Relay for Life Tickets may be purchased by contacting 405-964-2042

PLBA WOMEN

A Nugget From My Spiritual Journey… As I cared for my elderly parents with Alzheimer’s 24/7, there seemed to not be enough hours in the day or energy in my body. I had friends and medical personnel here who helped, but it was still a challenge. My only sister lives 1500 miles away and flew down periodically to help. One day as we talked on the phone long distance about that day’s challenges, she said, “We need to pray about…” Without thinking, I said, “You pray. I’ll go do.” Her quiet response over the phone was, “Why do you suppose God put us both in the same family?” Stunned and a bit embarrassed, I knew in my heart she was doing all she could do from a distance, which happens to be what she does best. She is the consummate prayer warrior but she couldn’t be here often to do the daily tasks. I was praying “on the go,” as I tried to learn how to meet one physical and emotional need after another. She was right. God had put together the perfect family team to meet this nearly overwhelming need long before any of us knew of the need. But He knew. That is how the Body of Christ works, whether in marriages, families or in churches. God places a combination of uniquely gifted members of the Body together. When they function correctly, each person’s giftedness dovetails with the other. There are no Lone Rangers ™. We shouldn’t be jealous of one another, wishing for gifts we don’t have or work ourselves to death trying to cover too many bases. Instead, we should a) discover our spiritual gifts and talents, b) develop them, and c) work carefully, cheerfully and willingly with each other to fit them together in the Body of Christ so that “it” functions well! Our family has had several broken bones or surgeries or illnesses. These times have shown us plainly how each part of the physical body depends upon the other and how each is necessary. The parts have individual func-tions, but none function correctly alone. When marriages, families, or churches are not functioning well, we need to learn to ask why not…and be willing to let God show us His plan…as we work together in the same Body.

Marsha Cook, Director

The Secretaries and Clerks had a

wonderful luncheon.

Thank you Marsha Cook for opening your home to us.

“Blanket The State” with God’s love. Blankets with the Gospel message are not weather-related. They are heart-and-comfort-need-related. There are needs here, around the state and world that don’t stop. Please ask God how YOU can help meet the ongoing needs of so many. He will give you more ideas than you can imagine!

For more information and to get the pattern go to www.plba.org

Association Website — www.plba.org

Budget Receipts Churches listed in red are Pastorless

PASTORS CHURCH March ‘16 YTD Roger Shaw Agra, FBC 383.90 938.30 Dale Griffin, Int. Asher, FBC 184.00 358.41 Larry Sparks Blackburn Chapel 324.62 751.72 Albert May Carney, FBC 151.62 151.62 Rick Blackwell Chandler, FBC 1,004.52 2,154.98 Keith Henley Chandler Southern 286.87 560.23 Doug Parker Dale 30.01 59.89 Mike Mitchell Davenport, FBC 334.67 1,019.47 Mike Haines Deer Creek 259.73 477.23 Mark Streetman Earlsboro, FBC .00 300.00 Galen Greenwalt Earlsboro Indian .00 218.72 Wayne Knight Fairview 134.13 265.71 Dan Campbell Faith 379.62 683.53 Jeff Bruton Forest .00 .00 Lee Witt Hazel Dell 431.80 841.68 Tuney Ropp Hillside 1,214.02 2,358.49 Gary Nickerson Hilltop .00 471.63 Bryan Cook Hopewell 45.00 81.84 Billy Benson Macomb 116.00 346.00 Mike Hazelwood Mammoth 421.00 657.00 Bobby Shatto Maud, FBC .00 .00 Butch Bradley Maud, Trinity 135.52 265.54 Shawn Crawley McLoud, Covenant Hope 232.50 393.75 Doug Henson McLoud, Emmanuel 589.65 1,183.63 Jerry Gray McLoud, Emmaus 161.44 263.47 Matt Halsted McLoud, FBC 92.71 186.16 Joe Jones Meeker, FBC 300.98 560.65 Jerry Jackson Morning Star .00 .00 R.J. Stokes Mt. Pleasant .00 .00 Rick Ham, Int. Newalla, New Life .00 452.46 Ed Moore Newalla, Pecan Valley 76.12 76.12 Mike Collyer Pink 349.19 596.94 Jim Morningstar Pioneer .00 302.28 Nathan Howard Pleasant Home 170.97 346.12 Tim Emmons Prague, FBC 510.47 1,036.50 Danny Napier Rock Creek 680.51 1,555.17 Gaspar Reyes Rock Creek Hispanic 45.65 67.21 Tony Black Romulus 176.93 399.83 Monte Dean Sh-Aydelotte 640.19 1,061.22 David Henry Sh-Calvary .00 .00 Ray Miller Sh-First 237.51 908.87 Spencer Davis, Int. Sh-First Indian .00 200.92 Anthony Rhone Sh-Galilee 75.00 150.00 Bob Dawson Sh-Good Shepherd Chapel .00 99.86 Jay Sampson Sh-Heritage .00 1,019.91 Todd Fisher Sh-Immanuel 1,917.52 5,712.00 _______________ Sh-Karis .00 .00 John York Sh-Oakland Chapel 34.70 34.70 _______________ Sh-Sallateeska 130.00 130.00 Mike Craig Sh-Temple 1,292.73 2,259.33 Larry Norris Sh-Trinity 166.53 311.69 Steve Dominy Sh-University 362.91 856.10 Kent Wooster Sh-Wallace Ave. .00 .00 Perry Tripp Sparks, FBC 31.82 83.05 Brandon Leslie St. Louis, FBC 669.02 669.02 Ben Little Stroud, Disciple’s Way 6.23 8.91 James Bond Stroud, FBC 556.39 1,508.92 Tony Peak Tecumseh, FBC 1,107.00 2,609.86 Will Wilson Tecumseh, New Hope 50.00 100.00 Clint Dawkins Tecumseh, Sharon .00 696.58 Bob Fowler Tryon, FBC 235.47 426.63 Britt Lesley Wanette, FBC .00 .00 Bill Howse Wanette, Victory Pointe .00 .00 Russ Houser Wellston, Cornerstone .00 .00 Darrell Sullivan Wellston, FBC 977.90 1,797.07 Lane Buckley Wellston, Trinity 110.00 220.00 TOTAL $17,825.07 $41,246.92

TOTAL CHECKING AND SAVINGS TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR Beginning Bal. Income Expenses Ending Bal. 3-1-16 3-31-16 Budget 38,193.03 19,358.66 21,876.03 35,675.66 Designated 178,528.16 176,565.29 Total Monies $216,721.19 $212,240.95

Director of Missions .............................................. Dr. Russell Cook, 405.273.4558 Moderator ................................................................... David Henry, 405.275.3450 Vice Moderator ............................................................. Will Wilson, 405-598-6430 Treasurer................................................................... Clint Dawkins, 405.273.5502 Clerk & Office Manager .......................................... Janice Maynard, 405.273.4558 Media Manager .......................................................... Tanya Bruton, 405.273.4558 Discipleship Director .............................................. Mike Hazelwood, 405.279.2451 Family Director ....................................................... Shawn Crawley, 405.229.5813 Worship Director ....................................................... Jason Henson, 405.273.2105 Missions Director ....................................................... Kirk Holloway, 405.258.0175 Support Director .................................................. Dr. Russell Cook, 405.273.4558 Youth Minister ............................................................ Chris Groves, 405.760.5444 Licensed Counselor ....................................................... Brett Ellard, 405.275.2222 Licensed Counselor ................................................... Larry Roberts, 405.275.2222

Birthdays 1 Rev. Keith Henley 136 Meadow Lane Chandler, OK 74834 Pastor, Chandler Southern

2 Rev. Dale Rogers 920068 S. 3450 Road Chandler, OK 74834 Retired Pastor

8 Mrs. Amanda (Brandon) Leslie PO Box 66 Konawa, OK 74849 Pastor’s Wife, First, St. Louis

8 Rev. Anthony Rhone 816 NW 138th St. Edmond, OK 73013 Pastor, Galilee

8 Rev. Mark Streetman 830 Denison Dr. Norman, OK 73069 Pastor, First, Earlsboro

9 Mrs. Judy (Jim) Morningstar 609 S. Dewey Ave. Chandler, OK 74834 Pastor’s Wife, Pioneer

13 Mrs. LaShai (Anthony) Rhone 816 NW 138th St. Edmond, OK 73013 Pastor’s Wife, Galilee

14 Mrs. Danielle Collyer PO Box 213 Harrah, OK 73045 Pastor’s Wife, Pink

15 Dr. Paul Calmes 2000 N. Broadway Shawnee, OK 74804 Retired Pastor

17 Rev. Mike Collyer PO Box 213 Harrah, OK 73045 Pastor, Pink

22 Mrs. Gayle (Dan) Campbell 20385 Elm St. Harrah, OK 73045 Pastor’s Wife, Faith, Harrah

27 Mrs. Renee (Lane) Buckley PO Box 122 Wellston, OK 74881 Pastor’s Wife, Trinity, Wellston

28 Rev. Mike Hazelwood PO Box 891 Meeker, OK 74855 Pastor, Mammoth

31 Rev. Bobby Burnett 1500 Mesa Verde Shawnee, OK 74804 Retired Pastor

Anniversaries 6 Rev. & Mrs. Lee Witt 39208 Moccasin Trail Shawnee, OK 74804 Pastor, Hazel Dell

9 Rev. & Mrs. Al Farrow 1 Dennis Blvd. Shawnee, OK 74804 Retired Pastor

22 Rev. & Mrs. Doug Parker 37505 Old Hwy 270 Shawnee, OK 74804 Pastor, Dale

27 Rev. & Mrs. Bill Howse, III 38714 Okay Rd Wanette, OK 74878 Pastor, Victory Pointe

29 Rev. & Mrs. Dale Rogers 920068 S. 3450 Road Chandler, OK 74834 Retired Pastor

Thank you to everyone who attended the PLBA Children’s Conference. VBS material is available to be check out at the PLBA office.

Staff Needed Incorrect information...

please call the Association office, 405.273.4558.

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

AYDELOTTE is seeking a P/T worship minister to lead with blended worship team. Email resume to aydelottebc@gmail.com. (Monte Dean, Pastor)

BLACKBURN CHAPEL is taking resumes for a part time youth minis- ter. Please call the church at 405-273-6763. (Larry Sparks, Pastor)

FIRST, SPARKS is taking resumes for bi-vocational music minister for blended services. Please send resumes to: Sparks FBC, c/o Earl Hall, 349117 E 980 Rd, Sparks, OK 74869, or email to: lori.foley@ymail.com. (Perry Tripp, Pastor)

FIRST, TRYON is taking resumes for bi-vocational youth minister, a small salary is included. Please send resumes to: Tryon FBC, P.O. Box 95, Tryon, OK 74875 or call 405-606-5621. (Bob Fowler, Pastor)

KARIS MINISTRIES is taking resumes for a F/T or Bi-vocational pas-tor. Please send your resumes to Pastor Search Committee, 219 E. Jefferson, Tecumseh, OK 74873

SALLATEESKA, SHAWNEE is prayerfully seeking a Bi-Vocational pastor. Please send resumes to Sallateeska Baptist Church, Attn. Pulpit Committee, P.O. Box 1842, Shawnee, OK 74802.

UNIVERSITY, SHAWNEE is seeking applicants for a part time Minis-ter to Youth. Email resume to Personnel Committee, University Bap-tist Church or steve.dominy@gmail.com. (Steve Dominy, Pastor)

HAZEL DELL is having a Daddy-Daughter Date Night April 29. All Proceeds Benefit Relay for Life. (Lee Witt, Pastor)

PLBA CHURCHES have given great reports from various revival

services that have been held. (Russell Cook, DOM)

SHARON, TECUMSEH is having a note burning service on April 24. (Clint Dawkins, Pastor)

We have recently added two studies, Gifted

to Serve, By Ken Hemphill, and Making

the Most of Marriage, By Dr. Kevin

Leman, and two books, War-Torn Teens,

By Steve Hale, and MANswers, Empower-

ing Men for Leadership, By Steve Hale to

our Media Library.

Come in and check them out!