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June 2013

Volume XXXVI

No. 6

Boys Camp

Monday-Friday, June 17-21 $195 per person

After June 1 cost is

$205 per person

Camp Pastor, Shaun Leverton

Worship Leader, Paul Buchanan

For boys who have completed

grades 1-12. Grades 6-12 will be

in Wilderness Camp. Start time is

Monday at noon; lunch on your

own. Camp ends at 11:00 a.m. Friday. Your church does not

have to have an active R.A. program to send boys to Boys

Camp. Snacks are provided in the camp cost.

Girls Camp

Monday-Friday, June 17-21

$195 per person

After June 1 cost is $205 per person

Speaker—Christy Guenther

River Stone Community Church, San Marcos

Music led by Ashley Simmons & Band

For girls who have completed grades 1-6. Check-in is 1:00

p.m. Monday. Lunch is on your own. First meal is supper.

Camp ends Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. Camp t-shirt and

crafts are included in the cost. The camp store will be open

to campers. Bring money for snacks. All girls are welcome,

even if there is no active GA program in the church.

On The Line

Register NOW for

Summer Camps at Lake Tomahawk

Youth Mission Camp

Serve The Cities

Tuesday-Saturday, July 9-13 $195 per person

After June 10 cost is $200 per person

Speaker—Phil Brown

Music—Hayley Dossey Band

Five cities will be served—Warren, Woodville, Doucette,

Colmesneil, and Chester. For three days youth will serve

through Back yard Bible clubs, sports camps, block parties,

yard work. 3 days—5 cities—eternal difference!

$195 per person

After June 25 cost is $205 per person Join Brent Weber and Brandon Rushin (known at BnE) for a

high energy, crazy is cool, throw your friends in the air excit-

ing time at camp. They won’t be quiet and they won’t be

normal. For students in grades 3-6.

Registration forms are at www.sanjacintobaptist.com/ministries/laketomahawk.

Forty dollar deposit per camper is required with registration. The deposit is non-refundable.

Call 281.422.3604 with questions.

From Your Director During the month of June the Southern Bap-

tist Convention will meet in Houston June

10-12. According to Article III of the SBC

constitution, every cooperating Southern

Baptist Church is eligible to elect one mes-

senger to the Annual meeting. In addition

the churches can elect one messenger for

each 250 members or for each $250 paid to

the work of the Convention during the fiscal year up to a

total of ten messengers. So why would a church want to

send messengers? Unlike some religious groups Southern

Baptist operate with an inverted pyramid with the main focus

being upon the local church and the autonomy of the local

church. What that means is that each year messengers from

the churches come together to set the direction of the South-

ern Baptist Convention for the future. From the smallest

churches to the largest churches the voice of the Convention

is from the pew. Let me encourage each church to elect and

send messengers.

During the last week of Jesus physical life on earth there

were Greeks who came to Philip with the question, “We

want to see Jesus?” Today, people do not really want to see

new programs or flashy activities. What people want to see is

the reality of Jesus in the daily life of the children of God.

They want to see Jesus. They want to see Jesus in the way

we make decisions. They want to see Jesus in the values we

live. And they want to see Jesus in the conversations we en-

gage in. It’s something to think about.

Randy Gilchrist

Executive Director

Did you know that the city of Baytown covers

approximately 35 square miles? And did you

know that the population of the two major zip

codes (77520 and77521) in 2012 totals 85,996

individuals? By 2017 the population is pro-

jected to grow by 10%. The most significant

age group is “Millenials” or ages 11-30 that

make up 30% of the total population in both zip codes while

55+ make up 10%. The largest ethnic group in the 77520 zip

code is Hispanic (53%) population and Anglo (40%) in the

77521 zip code.

Within the two zip codes there are fifteen churches affiliated

with SJBA; 10 Anglo, 3 Hispanic, and 2 African American.

In 2012 these churches reported a total membership of

10,192, with an average worship attendance of 3,790 and

3,220 in a weekly Bible Study program. During 2012 the

churches reported baptizing 296 individuals who made pro-

fessions of faith. If one divided the worship attendance by

the population .08% of the population attends these fifteen

churches. By 2017 the population is expected to increase by

8,599 or 10% or 1,720 annually.

Pray the church members will see the community with the

eyes and heart of Jesus. Pray that God will touch the heart of

the person living within a two foot circle where we stand.

Pray that the disciples of Jesus will share what God has done

in their life as they go about their daily routine. Pray for the

lost, and ways to intentionally develop relationships.

For the Common Good Carey. D. Froelich, Associate Director

for Church Enrichment

An old story tells about a group of peo-

ple who lived on the coast of the great

ocean and who became concerned about sailors whose ships

floundered on the rocks near the shore. They watched as the

seamen were cast into the waters, with many of them failing

to make it to land safely. The concerned citizens got together

and formed a life-saving team who erected and manned a

simple station whose purpose was to bring the shipwrecked

sailors safely to shore. After a few years of successful res-

cues, some on the team began thinking that the station house

was rather poorly equipped and not very comfortable for

those who waited there to go out to the men cast into the sea.

The team raised money and built a newer, nicer, more com-

fortable station house. After dedicating it, the team members

noticed as the nearly drowned sailors came into the house,

their clothes soaked with salt water, the furnishings in the

house deteriorated rather quickly. The team made the deci-

sion that the newly rescued sailors should be kept outside

until they dried off. As the years passed, more and more at-

tention was given to the station house and less and less atten-

tion to the sailors. Soon, the team decided that the porch of

the station house would be fine for any sailors who found the

house. The house became a beautiful and comfortable place

for the residents to gather and talk about the days when sail-

ors were rescued from the sea, but rarely did they actually

get into the boat and put out to collect those drowning men.

The parable is obvious, isn’t it? Far too many churches in our

country have become comfortable places where people gath-

er to talk about the importance of saving men. You’ve heard

these statistics before: In SJBA churches less than 2.5% of

the people in our area are in attendance on any given Sunday.

Fewer than 7,000 people assemble for the worship of Holy

God, while our total population exceeds 270,000 people. Of

that population SJBA churches baptized about 540 people

during the previous year. The question for every congrega-

tion, for every pastor and each member is simple: Are we a

life-saving station or a comfortable retreat?

Texas Baptists Annual Meeting

In San Antonio July 14-17

For more information go to http://

annualmeeting.texasbaptists.org/

Pregnancy Resource

Center East Baby Bottle blessings campaign runs

through Fathers’ Day. Call 281.427.2273 if

you have questions.

Lake Tomahawk News Come see what is new at Lake Toma-

hawk! We have remodeled the dining

hall serving lines, built new docks with a

zip line tower , added

new water toys (zorb

balls) and remodeled

bathrooms in Dog-

wood.

Pray for Lake Tom-

ahawk staff and the

campers as we

begin the summer

camping season.

Call us if you can

help with a volunteer

project at Lake Toma-

hawk (936.563.4644).

Pat Flowers

LT Camp Manager

Take part in one of these Vacation Bible Schools in our area.

Pray for the

Southern Baptist Convention

Meeting in Houston June 11-12

The 55+ Council will meet June 3 at 10:30 a.m.

at the SJBA Mission Center, 1020 Birdsong, Bay-

town. Come represent your church as plans are

made for ministry to 50+ individuals. Will your

church be represented at these meetings?

San Jacinto Baptist Association

2013 Church VBS Dates

Dates Church/City Time

June 10-14 Second La Porte 5:45-8:30pm

June 10-14 First Baytown 9am-Noon

June 16-21 Northside Baytown 5:30-8:30pm

June 17-21 Coady Baytown 7-8:30pm

June 17-21 Memorial Pasadena 9am-Noon

June 23-26 First Mt Belvieu 6-8:30pm

June 23-27 Dell Dale Channelview 6:30-9:00pm

June 23-27 South Avenue 6-8:30pm

June 23-27 Second Baytown 9am-12:30pm

June 23-27 First Huffman 6-9:00pm

June 23-28 Baker Road Baytown 6-9:00 pm

June 23-28 Second Highlands 6-9:00 pm

June 24-28 Bayshore La Porte Noon-3:00pm

June 24-28 First La Porte 6-8:30pm

June 24-28 Memorial Baytown 9am-Noon

July 8-12 Betel Baytown 6-8:00pm

July 15-19 Central Baytown 9am-12:30pm

July 15-19 Aqua Viva Highlands 6-8:30pm

July 15-19 First Crosby 8:45-12:15pm

July 15-19 Wooster/Nueva Vida 6-8:30pm

July 17-21 Philippians Community

July 22-26 Newport Community 8am-noon

July 22-26 First Channelview 9am-noon

July 29-Aug 2 Templo La Porte 6-8:30pm

55+ Event for YOU!

June 20, 2013

6:30 p.m.

Wooster Baptist Church

7007 Bayway Dr, Baytown Singing all the old favorite hymns will be the

Men’s Ensemble from Second Baptist Church, Baytown

Wear your favorite luau clothes.

Bring a covered dish of vegetable, salad, or dessert for

everyone to enjoy. The Association will furnish the

meat.

Bring prospects for your senior ministry.

Summer Smash

San Jacinto Baptist Association

San Jacinto Baptist Association Nonprofit Org.

P.O. Box 1533 U.S. Postage Paid

Baytown, TX 77522-1533 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Baytown, TX

Permit No. 137

Folks ‘N Facts

Birthdays 6/5 .......................Jim Overton, South Ave. Pasadena

6/10 .....................Carey Froelich, San Jacinto Assn.

6/15 .....................Bill Yowell, First Baytown

6/16 .....................Randy Gilchrist, San Jacinto Assn.

6/20 .....................Danny Phillips, First Baytown

6/21 .....................Jeff Fuqua, Cedar Bayou Baytown

6/24 .....................Robin Butler, First Crosby

6/27 .....................Jason Buchanan, Second Highlands

6/28 .....................Randy Cooper, Baker Road Baytown

Church Anniversaries 6/3/2012 ..............Windell Gill, First La Porte

6/7/2012 ..............Jay Hail, South Ave. Pasadena

6/21/2011 ............Jason Shuttlesworth, Wooster Baytown

6/11/2010 ............Juan Salas, Primera Baytown

6/8/2009 ..............Will King, Memorial Baytown

6/12/2005 ............Windell Gill, First La Porte

6/1/2004 ..............Danny Phillips, First Baytown

6/1/2002 ..............Vicki Rigsby, Bayshore La Porte

6/1/2000 ..............Mark Stafford, Second Baytown

Volunteers Needed The SJBA office needs to add to the volunteer

list. If you are interested in volunteering at the

SJBA Mission Center doing light office work, call

the SJBA office at 281.422.3604.

San Jacinto Baptist Association 281.422.3604 FAX 281.427.6292

E-mail: sjba@sanjacintobaptist.com Web site: www.sanjacintobaptist.com

Physical Address: 1020 Birdsong, Baytown, TX 77521 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1533, Baytown, TX 77522-1533

Executive Director ......................................................... Dr. Randy Gilchrist Associate Director Church Enrichment .......................... Dr. Carey Froelich

Baptist Student Ministry Director ................................. David Brumbelow

Administrative Assistant ............................................... Sandy Jones Financial Ministry Assistant .......................................... Mary Brennan

Custodian ....................................................................... Jorge Martinez

Lake Tomahawk (LT) Director ..................................... Pat Flowers Lake Tomahawk Operations Supervisor ........................ Bryan Dickens

LT Administrative Assistant/Reservations ..................... Angie Dickens

LT Food Service ............................................................ Loyce Flowers Director of Missions Emeritus ....................................... L. Lee Walker

Block Party Trailer

Available for Checkout While already heavily scheduled

for the summer, there are still some

dates open for SJBA churches to

use the Block Party Event Trailer

(BPET). There are lots of fall dates open. Go online to

www.sanjacintobaptist.com or call 281.422.3604. The BPET

is a great evangelistic tool.

African American Pastors’ Fellowship will

meet June 3 at 9:00 a.m. at the IHOP on

Garth Road in Baytown.

The Ministers’ Fellowship will meet June

13 at 9:00 a.m. at the SJBA mission Center.

If your church would like to host a Ministers’

Fellowship, please call 281.422.3604. The

Ministers’ Fellowship will not meet July & August.

June 16 is

Father’s Day "A good father is one of the

most unsung, un-praised, unno-

ticed, and yet one of the most

valuable assets in our society."-

- Billy Graham, Christian