February 2018

God is Love!!!

True Love…. 1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. What is love? No words can define it- It’s something so great Only God could design it. It grows through the years In sunshine and rain, In gladness and sadness, In pleasure and pain, It’s ever-enduring and patient and kind- It judges all things. With the heart, not the mind… And love can transform, The most common place, Into beauty and splendor, And sweetness and grace… Yes, love is beyond what man can define, For love is immortal, And God’s gift is divine. Helen Steiner Rice True Loves Requires Action John 14:15 “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” Folks, Jesus showed His love by laying down His life. Our Heavenly Father showed His love by sacrificing His son on the cross of Calvary. You can show your love for God by your actions. Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved him. John 21:15-17 “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou

knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. How much do you love Jesus? Do you love Him… Enough to put Him first in your life? Enough to go to church? Enough to praise Him? True Love Requires A Response… Lip service is not good enough for God. Service is what are you doing for Jesus? Sacrifice is what are you willing to give up for Jesus? Suffering is through service and sacrifice. We may be called to suffer. True Love Lasts Forever. There is no such thing as divorce. True Love is eternal, forever, and forever. True love is the glue that holds you together. Folks, how much do you love Jesus? What are you doing for Him to show your love? How do people know that we are Jesus disciples? John 13:34-35 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” “By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” Jesus gives us this important Commandment!!! John 15:12-13 “This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for a friend. Folks, Jesus is our friend, He laid down His life for you and me. What are we doing for Him to show our love for Him and each other? In Christ’s Great Love, Bro. Frank Welch

Summer Missionary Opportunity- Do you have a passion for missions? If you have just graduated from high school or currently attend college, you can participate in Summer Missions. Just call the Associational Office to find out how to get your application. Deadline for applications is March 5th, so be sure to sign up right away!

The Game Plan Motto- Gear up! Get ready! Game On! Daily Content Day 1: Jesus Cares About Me Day 2: Jesus Gives Me Hope Day 3: Jesus Helps Me Believe Day 4: Jesus Loves Me Day 5: Jesus Gives Me Joy

Theme Verse- His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2 Peter 1:3 Lifeway's 2018 VBS invites your children to grab their megaphones, lace up their cleats, and tune up their instruments. As they fill up the offensive line, sideline, and drumline, your players, cheerleaders, and band members will realize God has given them His ultimate playbook. He wants them to join His team, train hard, celebrate salvation, and encourage one another. Get in the spirit today with Game On! VBS. Attention All Vacation Bible School Personnel- Mark your calendars for this special date– Monday, March 5th at Chillicothe, MO! We need your help by attending this training, so that we may help others in our association prepare for VBS. If you would like to be a special part in helping others, come learn, and enjoy! (We will be leaving at 5:00 a.m. and plan on returning by 6:00 p.m.) Please contact Amy at 573-470-9340. Looking forward to seeing you there! (Please let us know by Monday, February 21st) Thank you!!!

Interesting Facts About the Bible

Books of the Bible: The Old Testament 39

The New Testament 27

Total Books of the Bible 66

Middle book of the Old Testament Proverbs

Middle book of the New Testament 2 Thessalonians

Chapters of the Bible:

Old Testament 929 Chapters

New Testament 260 Chapters

Entire Bible 1189 Chapters

Middle Chapter in the Old Testament Job 29

Middle Chapter in the New Testament Romans 13

Middle & Shortest Chapter in the Bible Psalms117

Longest Chapter in the Bible Psalms 119

Chapters that are alike in the Bible 2 Kings 19 & Isaiah 37

Verses in the Bible: Old Testament 23,214 verses

New Testament 7,959 verses

Entire Bible 31,173 verses

Middle verse in the Bible Psalms118:8

Middle verse of the Old Testament 2 Chronicles 20:17

Middle verse of the New Testament Acts 17:17

Shortest verse of the Old Testament 1Chronicles1:25

Shortest verse of the New Testament John 11:35

Longest verse of the Bible Esther 8:9

Verse containing all letters of the alphabet except J. Ezra 7:21

Verse containing all letters of the alphabet except Q Daniel 4:37

Words in the Bible:

In the Old Testament 592,439 words

In the New Testament 181,253 words

Dates to Remember: Prayer Meetings– Dates: Tuesday Mornings Time: 6:30 a.m. Place: Family Resource Center Prayer Gathering/Monthly Community - Wide Prayer– Date: Sunday, February 3rd Time: 5:00 p.m. Place this month: Trinity Lutheran Church The Truths of Creationism and Evolutionism– Part 2– Date: Monday Nights Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Dover Baptist Church Youth Roller Skating– Date: February 11th Time: 1:00-5:00 p.m. Place: Skate Quest, Montgomery City Focus on WMU Week– Date: February 12th-16th Family Fun Day– Date: February 17th Time: 11:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. Place: Pike County Christian School Great Commission Evangelism Conference– Date: February 22nd-25th Place: Harvester, MO Palm Sunday– Date: March 25th Resurrection Sunday– Date: April 1st By All Means/ Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting– Date: April 6th-7th Place: Springfield, MO For more information, go to www.mobaptist.org/wmu 2018 Pursuit/ A Mission Experience for Teen Girls Grades 7th-12th– Dates: April 6th-8th Place: South Gate Baptist Church, Springfield, MO RA Congress 2018– Date: April 27th-28th Place: MO State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, MO Grades: All 1st-6th grades boys are invited to attend. Website: www.mobaptist.org/racongress Youth Camp– July 9th-13th Children’s Camp– August 6th– 10th NEED Biblical Counseling? – Call Bro. Kevin Ford at 573-470-1736. Pathway Newspaper- The Pathway is provided FREE through the Cooperative Program giving of your local Missouri Southern Baptist Churches. To subscribe to the printed edition, call 800-736-6227 or subscribe online at mbcpathway.com Celebrate Recovery Tuesday Nights- 7:00 p.m. God’s House of Ministry 3407 N. Hwy 79 Elsberry, MO 63343 Celebrate Recovery Thursday Nights- 7:00 p.m. First Baptist Church 608 S. Carolina Louisiana, MO 63353 Annual Worship Service– Date: September 26, 2018 Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Salem Baptist Church SRBA Annual Meeting– Date: September 29, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m. Place: Family Resource Center Need Prayer? If you need prayer or know of someone who has requested prayer, please call our SRBA prayer director, Theresa Trower at 573-324-3814. She will call the prayer chains and get prayer warriors praying for you. Are You Using Your Gifts to Serve the Lord? Thanks to all of you who are currently using your spiritual gifts to serve the Lord. Churches, thank you for working together in order to reach this world for Jesus. Jesus told us in Acts 1:8 to share the gospel. It is our ultimate goal to see others come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Amen!!!

Salt River Baptist Association P.O. Box 368 Bowling Green, MO 63334 (Return Service Requested)

Check out our website: www.saltriverba.com

Share Your Love…. Your contributions of funds or canned and non-perishable food items to the following outreaches would be most appreciated: Angel Wings Program: Phone: 573-242-3261 Address: 20389 Hwy W, Clarksville, MO

The Community Food Pantry: Phone: 573-754-2421 Address: 414 Georgia, Louisiana, MO

The Bowling Green Hope Center: Phone: 573-324-6255 Address: 30 North Court, Bowling Green, MO

Prayer Gathering Monthly Community -Wide Prayer– 5:00 p.m. Place this month: Trinity Lutheran Church 3405 Georgia Street, Louisiana, MO 63353

Join us for a great movement of God in our communities for prayer, praise and encour-agement as believers gather to pray!

Dover Baptist Church Presents...

The Truths of Creationism and Evolutionism– Part 2

Led by David J. Henderson, Ph.D.

Monday Nights 6:30 p.m.

Dover Baptist Church 17980 Hwy D, Clarksville, MO 63336

Sessions will be approximately an hour and will challenge our thinking present truths and help us defend them.

No Charge! Nursey Provided!

School age thru adults!

Church Families If you have a special event coming up at your church and would like it put in the SRBA newsletter or placed on our website, please get us a flyer. You can send it by mail, e-mail, or just drop it off at the SRBA office. Please have information to us by the third Monday of each month.

God grades on the cross, not the curve.