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December December December December 2009200920092009 From the Desk of the DOM
SALVATION PREPARED IN ETERNITY PAST “For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all people.” (Luke 2:30-31)
Of all those awaiting the coming of Christ, there was a devout man by the name of Simeon. The Lord had promised that he
would not die until he had seen the promised Redeemer. According to the custom of the Law, Joseph and Mary brought the baby Jesus to the temple.
When Simeon saw Him, he took Him up in his arms and blessed God. It had been made known to him that this Child would bring salvation to His people. The Babe was God incarnate! He was born in a manger, announced by the angels,
adored by the shepherds, presented in the temple, and worshiped by Simeon and many others. This Baby was the fulfillment of dozens of prophecies that pointed to the Savior, whose name is Jesus! It was unmistakable. God purposed it all in eternity past. Jesus came in the fullness of
time (Gal.4:4). He was divinely prepared for the salvation of sinners.
My prayer during this Christmas season is that we will make this glorious salvation, this unspeakable gift, the theme of our conversations. If we do, there will be sinners who will listen
and sinners that will be saved. Remember to be very generous with your gifts to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering, 100% of which goes directly to the mission field.
From the office of the BBA, to each who read the Challenger, there is extended the wish of a very Merry Christmas. May this wonderful season of the year be filled with the grace, joy
and peace of Christ for you.
Terrell
Excitement is in the air as we get closer to December 10th, the opening
date of The Great Physician’s Pharmacy/Clinic. The Medical Clinic will be open the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 6:30p.m.-9:00 p.m. The phone line (580-924-2351) will open for appointments the Wednesday prior to the Thursday at 7:30 a.m. Please leave a message on the machine including: name, call back number, address, date of birth, and complaint. The first 12 callers with all the
information will be called back to confirm an appointment time. As more Doctors begin to work in the clinic we will expand the time we are open. Something else new we would like to begin is to have individuals or groups provide some entertainment for the people while they are waiting on their medication or to see the Doctor. Please call Karen Horn at 580-434-2379 or the Associational Office to get on the schedule. This past month we began having each person who comes in to be counseled with at least once. The response was great! One person accepted the Lord as her personal Savior! The people have been very grateful to have someone to pray for them. We are in need of people who will counsel and pray with the people- especially some women. Pray for this new sister in Christ, the ones who volunteer to help, and for the ones who come in for medications or to see the Doctor. Also, pray that the pharmacy/clinic will receive the medications, supplies and Doctors that are needed to carry on this much needed work in our community. Karen Horn
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RA Racers - December 5th at Emmanuel BC.
Weigh-in at 8:30am. Races start at 9:00. Contact Jason Lowery at 580-775-1313
for more information.
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® Every penny given to Lottie Moon is used to
support Southern Baptist missionaries as they
share the Gospel overseas. The offering
represents 54 percent of the International
Mission Board’s total income.
Grace Baptist Church has some pews for a needy church. If someone is interested they can contact Bro. Anthony at 916-0221.
Please pray for our pastorless churches Blue River, Brown, Lakepoint, and Yuba
A Volunteer Drummer is needed at Grace Baptist Church.
If you can help please contact Bro. Anthony Williams at 580-916-0221.
Western Meadows Baptist Church is seeking a part-time youth pastor. Send resume or recommendations to [email protected] or Western Meadows Baptist Church, Darrell Edwards, 53 E Shawna Dr, Durant OK 74701
Who uses the “Group VBS” curriculum? This is a VBS curriculum for small churches. Albany BC uses this and would like to share ideas with others using the same program. Please contact Janet Boston at [email protected]
“I have become all things to all men, that I may by all means save some. And I do all things for the sake of the gospel, so that I may become a fellow partaker of it” (1 Cor. 9:22-23, NASB).
As I read this verse, the question comes to my mind, Am I willing to go to this length to see a soul saved? Are we as members of our local church actually willing to make this type commitment to see souls saved in our mission field? There is nothing more exciting than being in the right place at the right time when God saves a soul. What a joy to see God at work right before our eyes. It is the power of God alone that can transform a life, but He has been so gracious to invite us to work with Him in the redemption process. I hope that you are growing in boldness and obedience to the prompting of the Holy Spirit to share His Good News about Jesus. God has you in a particular place right now to give someone hope for eternity. Who is it that God would have you to wit-ness to at this time. Be sensitive to the Holy Spirit and speak out for the One who gave His life for you.
Baseball season is over, but I want to use something that happens in baseball to make a point here. The runner is on base, it is the batters responsibility to get the runner home for a score. We are the batter and we need to get the runner on base home. We need to do whatever we can to get the runner home (heaven). Pray, minister, visit, de-velop a relationship, invite, share, what-
ever it takes to let them know you care, and God loves them. Do your part this month to get someone home. Share the good news of salvation with someone this month. We did better last church year, let’s see more souls grasped from the pits of hell this year. You are the batter, do your part. Bro. Anthony
Surviving the Holidays
DivorceCare
Help for the divorced and separated
during the holidays.
Wednesday, Nov 18 6-8pm
Thursday, Dec 10 - 6-8pm
First Baptist Church, 124 W Evergreen, Durant
Call 580-924-3573, 924-1472 or email
Upcoming Senior Events
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Trips: (Please call the BBA office to reserve your place on the bus, leave your name and phone number.)
December 12 - Let’s go see the Christmas lights in Denison, eat at Huck’s and then come back to dessert at the May’s home. Leav-ing at 5:00pm from Fairview parking lot. Bus fee is $5.00 January 15 - Supper at BG’s in Kingston
Luncheons:
Dec 9 - Calvary
Jan 13 - Achille FBC
Bryan Baptist Associational General Fund Financial Report for
October 2009 BBA Other Accounts for Oct 2009
Account Receipts Disburse-ments Balance
Falls Creek 1134.09 111.72 5182.00
Disaster Relief 159.73 60.00 6137.81
Carrell Hooper 728.30 456.33 3532.97
Sunset Cove 154.14 749.76 1653.34
SC Building .04 0.00 132.67
Roadrunners 688.00 0.00 4421.93
Block Party 150.00 0.00 1,517.31
Pharmacy 0.00 0.00 469.17
Ethnic Ministry MM .94 0.00 3161.98
On Mission CD .83 0.00 771.82
Happy Birthday &
Happy Anniversary
Birthdays 12/7 - Clint Whitehurst 12/8 - Donald Ford 12/10 - Charles Williams 12/13 - Tommy Rowland 12/21 - Darel Bunch 12/21 - Adine Stevens 12/22 - Amy Earley 12/27 - Wayland Shirey 12/28 - Sherri Whisenhunt 12/31 - Quentin McLarry Wedding Anniversaries 12/15/07 - Brad & Denise Willis 21/21 - Roy & Suzie Vinson 12/22 - Doris & Dewel Arp 12/22/92 - Monty & Tammy Wood
12/28/85 - Phillip & Laura Stephens 12/28/02 - Garry & Heather McNeill 12/28/03 - Clint & Bethany Whitehurst 12/28/73 - Brenda & Tommy Rowland 12/31/05 - Roger & Peggy Duncan Ministry Anniversaries 12/1/03 - Ken Bartholomew, Durant, First 12/6/06 - Barbara Wiginton, Colbert 12/18/05 - Monty Wood, Armstrong
4000 · INCOME
4100 · Income From Churches
4110 · Albany 42.50
4112 · Albany, Red River Valley Cowboy 38.44
4114 · Armstrong 194.77
4116 · Bennington 779.00
4118 · Blue 64.49
4120 · Bokchito, Faith 213.72
4122 · Bokchito, First 366.00
4124 · Brown 232.72
4132 · Calera 305.00
4134 · Cartwright 331.50
4136 · Cobb 57.46
4138 · Colbert 494.02
4140 · Durant, Calvary 440.13
4142 · Durant, Fairview 720.00
4144 · Durant, First 1,389.39
4148 · Durant, Grace 656.03
4152 · Durant, Stone-creek 85.50
4154 · Durant, Sunset View 111.46
4158 · Hendrix 102.27
4162 · Kenefic 216.97
4164 · Mead 310.59
4166 · Mead, Emmanuel 100.00
4168 · Mead, Streetman 213.11
4170 · Platter 68.27
4172 · Roberta 46.00
4174 · Robinson 128.55
4176 · Silo 496.26
4180 · Wade 143.80
4182 · Yuba 214.00
Total 4100 · Income From Churches 8,561.95
4200 · BGCO 305.83
4300 · Printing 75.00
4400 · Montlhy Interest 5.65
4450 · Payroll Tax Refund 436.94
4500 · Other Contributions 100.00
Total 4000 · INCOME 9,485.37
5000 · EXPENSES
5100 · ASSOCIATIONAL MINISTRIES
5120 · Evangelism 102.90
5125 · Weldon Laster Library 23.49
Total 5100 · ASSOCIATIONAL MINISTRIES 126.39
5200 · JOINT MISSIONS
5205 · BCM 250.00
5210 · LTBRM 100.00
5215 · Hispanic Mission 229.16
Total 5200 · JOINT MISSIONS 579.16
5400 · PAYROLL EXPENSE
5425 · Annuity for Staff 60.00
5435 · Federal Tax
Social Security Company Paid 141.44
5437 · Medicare Company 33.08
Total 5435 · Federal Tax 174.52
5450 · Workman's Comp 466.64
5455 · PAYROLL EX-PENSES/SALARIES
5460 · DOM Salary 711.34
5465 · Admins Assistant Salary 1,706.22
5470 · Maintenance Help Wages 575.00
5485 · Staff Insurance 453.41
5455 · PAYROLL EX-PENSES/SALARIES - Other 12.30
Total 5455 · PAYROLL EXPENSES/SALARIES 3,458.27
Total 5400 · PAYROLL EXPENSE 4,159.43
5500 · DOM ALLOWANCES
5510 · DOM Housing 2,587.91
5520 · DOM Medical 586.68
5530 · DOM Retirement Annuity 433.33
Total 5500 · DOM ALLOWANCES 3,607.92
5600 · ASSOCIATIONAL OFFICE
Total 5610 · Copier Expense 431.40
Total 5630 · Postage 314.23
5640 · Supplies 446.91
Total 5650 · Utilities 469.08
Total 5600 · ASSOCIATIONAL OFFICE 1,661.62
5700 · ASSOCIATIONAL PROPERTY
5710 · Insurance
5712 · Multi Peril Policy 981.00
Total 5710 · Insurance 981.00
5720 · Maintenance Expense 140.55
Total 5700 · ASSOCIATIONAL PROPERTY 1,121.55
5800 · STAFF & DOM REIMBURSEMENTS
5810 · Travel/Professional Expense 228.34
5830 · Staff Travel & Training 32.20
Total 5800 · STAFF & DOM REIMBURSEMENTS 260.54
Total 5000 · EXPENSES 11,516.61
Dolores Kiser wishes to thank
everyone who helped her to pass
her goal of Operation Christmas
Child Shoeboxes. 155!!
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Director of Missions---------Terrell Suggs
Moderator---------------------Bill Ledbetter
Vice-Moderator--------------Heath Murrah
Clerk---------------------------Darrell Edwards
Treasurer---------------------- Jerry Dowd
Administrative Assistant ---DeeDee Pena
Office Hours - Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 - 4:30
Fri. 8:30 - 1:00
Roadrunners Luncheon at
Calvary
Phone: 580-924-2351
Emails:
Website: bryanbaptistassociation.com
Non-Profit Organization
US Postage Paid
Durant, OK 74701
Permit No. 132
Return Service Requested
Roadrunners to
Christmas Lights,
Dinner & Dessert
at May’s
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We love to have your church’s
events in the Challenger. If you or
your church have any
announcements or news you would
like to be included in next month’s
Challenger, please call the BBA office before
December 14th. 580-924-2351
Pastor/Staff Conf.
10:30 @ Fairview
Pastor/Staff Conf.
10:30 @ Fairview
BBA Leadership
Banquet
Pastor/Staff
Pastor/Staff Conf.
Lottie Moon International Missions Offering Week of Prayer Nove 29 - Dec 6
Emmanuel BC
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