“Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of n the LORD, because you know that your labor in the LORD is not in vain.” I Corinthians 15:58 (NIV)

THE ANCHOR

Northshore Baptist Association

VOL. 18 JUNE-JULY 2016 NO. 3

I Timothy 2:1-4 is the prayer watchword for everything we do in the Northshore Baptist Association.

From the Heart of Your DOMM Dear Friends, Summer brings with it the promise of many opportunities for cooperative ministry in the NSBA region. Chief among these are the two World Changers weeks June 13-25 in West St. Tammany and South Tangipahoa. I’m very excited about the July 25th Pastors/Ministers Conference in Madisonville. Bridge Church is hosting. We’ll hear about the state of lostness in our region as well as updates on revitalization and church multiplication. Then on August 12 we will host a team of trainers from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. This group will provide all your church will need in the area of “Sunday School Essentials.” For details regarding these events please look elsewhere in this edition of The Anchor or visit the website: www.northshorebaptists.net. With VBS, camp, summer mission trips, and so much more going on in our member churches, I am reminded of our Association Watchword from 1 Timothy 2:1-4: Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (NKJV). Remember: We are “better together.” The magnitude

of our mission demands healthy cooperation within our

family of churches.

In Christ,

Lonnie Wascom

Sunday School Essentials: Discipling through Small Groups

with the staff at N.O.B.T.S.

Friday, August 12 6:00-9:30 p.m.

(includes a light diner)

Mandeville’s First Baptist Church 1895 Highway 190, Mandeville

Offering individualized training based on the age level you teach.

$10 through August 1 - $15 after August 1 (plus a small registration fee)

Register at www.northshorebaptists.net

June 13-18 - Covington June 20-25 - Ponchatoula

If your church would like to provide meals please contact

Bill Boren (FBC Covington) 985.892.2149

Josh Dickson (FBC Ponchatoula)985.386.3075

Northshore Church News ●Lighthouse (Independence) will have revival services June 5-10 at 7:00 each night. Tim Norris will be preaching and L.C. Lord will lead music. Ron Jordan is pastor. ●Grace Memorial (Slidell) will celebrate fathers on Sunday, June 19, with a gift for every dad in attendance. A Patriotic Service, will be held Sunday, July 3, at 10:15 a.m. Community Outreach “Serve Sunday” is July 31. Bob Heustess is pastor.

●First (Slidell) will have an Independence Day Celebration Sunday, July 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. with food, fun, music, and fellowship time. The Senior Adult Sonshine Club will meet Friday, June 24, and Friday, July 29, at 12 noon. Pastor is Ricky Cummings. ●Trinity (Hammond) will sponsor a free HIS KIDS Summer Camp (special needs ministry) July 18-22, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Call the church office at 225.294.5536 for more information. Bob Adams is interim pastor. ●New Beulah (Hammond) will have revival services August 7-10 with Tim Norris preaching and Price Harris leading music. Service times are Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. L.C. Lord is pastor. ●Ridge Memorial (Slidell) has been exper iencing some exciting services. The attendance has been good. On May 11, the membership met from 6:00 to 9:00 to stuff envelopes with a letter of invitation for new people who have moved into the area. Over 1000 envelopes were stuffed, sealed, stamped, and addressed. They are praying for good results. The National Graduation of Slidell Baptist Seminary will be held Sunday, June 5, at 7 p.m. Many students from several states are coming to graduate. Paul Dabdoub is pastor. ●First (Covington) Young at Hear t Group (55+) will celebrate their 30th anniversary Tuesday, August 16, 9 a.m. to noon featuring comedian Jimmy Travis and the talented string trio/singers-The Foto Sisters. A great time of celebrating 30 years is planned with lots of door prizes, refreshments, music, laughter and wonderful fellowship. The program concludes with lunch catered by Piccadilly. Please register online at www.fbccov.org/ministries/adults-55 or by calling the church office at 985.892.2149. Register by individual names unless you are registering and paying with one check for your group. Note: Seating is limited and the caterer must be paid for all who are registered so please contact the church before the deadline if you must cancel. The deadline to register or cancel is 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 10. Cost is $10 (payable at the door). Seating is limited and registrations are required. Waylon Bailey is pastor.

●First (Ponchatoula) will have their Annual Patriotic Celebration 2016 Sunday, June 19, at 9:20 and 10:40 a.m. The celebration will include patriotic music, a tribute to the armed forces, and a message of encouragement and hope. Everyone is invited. Live 2 Lead, a leader development simulcast experience designed to equip church leaders with new perspectives, practical tools and key takeaways will be hosted Friday, October 7. Registration is at 7:50 a.m. and the simulcast is 8:00-11:30 a.m. at the church located at 325 E. Pine Street, Ponchatoula. Speakers are John C. Maxwell, Liz Wiseman, Dan Cathy, and Simon Sinek. Early bird price of $35 ends September 28. Cost is $50 after September 28. Group and student discounts are available. Tickets may be purchased online at www.fbcponchatoula.com. For more information contact Josh Dickson (minister of discipleship) at jdickson@fbcponchatoula.com or 985.386.3075. Chip Vickers is music pastor. David Cranford is pastor. ●Bethlehem (Albany) is searching for a full-time Senior Pastor. Resumes for full-time pastor positions may be sent to Bethlehem Baptist Church, Attn: Pastor Search Committee, P.O. Box 1030, Albany, LA 70711, or email bbcpray@bellsouth.net.

Independence Day July 4

NSBA Office will be closed

May 29-June 2: Natalbany, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 4-8th grade. Register on-line at www.natalbanybaptist.com/VacationBibleSchool. Theme: Submerged.

June 6-10: Bethlehem, Albany, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Age 4-6th grade.

June 6-10: Calvary, Slidell, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon. Pre-K-4 through Grade 6 (just completed)

June 6-10: First, Ponchatoula. 8:30 a.m.-12 noon. Register at www.fbcponchatoula.com

June 6-10: Grace Memor ial, Slidell, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Theme: Submerged

June 6-10: Trinity, Hammond, 9 a.m.-12 noon, Kindergarten (completed) through 6th grade. Register at www.pumpkincenter.org or call 225.294.5536. Theme: Barnyard Roundup

June 10-11: Loranger , Fr iday 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday celebration during morning worship June 12 at 11 a.m. Theme: Pets Unleashed.

June 12-16: Albany First, 6-8:30 p.m. Age 4 (by the end of September) to 6th grade. Family Night June 17 @ 6:30 p.m. Theme: Submerged.

June 13-17: Crossgate, Rober t, 6-8:30 p.m. Ages 3-12 years. Register at www.answervbs.com/vbs/crossgatechurch16

June 13-17: First, Slidell, 6-8:30 p.m. Call 985.643.3456 or go to www.fbcslidell.org for more information. Theme: Submerged.

June 13-17: Old Zion Hill, Independence, 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 19-24: New Beulah, Hammond, 5-8 p.m. Family night,

June 24. Theme: Submerged. June 20-24: Blood River , Albany, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Theme:

Beach Shack June 20-24: Tammany Hills, Covington June 27-July 1: Lee Hill, Folsom July 26-29: Lee Valley, Loranger

JUNE 2016

12-13 SBC Pastors Conference, St. Louis, MO

12-13 WMU SBC Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO

14-15 Southern Baptist Convention, St. Louis, MO

19 Father’s Day

21 Summer Begins

JULY 2016

4 Independence Day (Northshore office closed)

25 Ministers Conference @ Bridge Church (Maritime Museum, Madisonville), 10:30 a.m. (See this page for details)

25-26 Childhood Education Workshop @ New Orleans

Baptist Theological Seminary www.louisianabaptists.org/event/childhood-education- workshop-south/

Mark Your Calendar Northshore Baptist Association

Ministers Conference Monday, July 25 @ 10:30 a.m.

Bridge Church Maritime Museum - 311 Mabel Drive, Madisonville

Topic: State of lostness in our region as well as updates on revitalization and church multiplication

Speaker: Lane Cor ley Pastor , Br idge Church, and Church Planting Strategist, Louisiana Baptist Convention

Executive Board Meeting Tuesday, August 2 @ 10 a.m.

Immanuel Baptist Church 1503 Pecan, Hammond

All member churches are entitled to send their pastor (or the church's designee) and one other

designated person to represent them in the conducting of associational business.

WMU Reminder Women’s prison ministry items need to be in the associational office no later than July 10.

Pray for these SLU BCM Summer Missionaries Name Location Serving Bella Mokeba Judson Baptist Camp Jenna Reno Judson Baptist Camp Maggie Kippes Judson Baptist Camp Emily Nodine Judson Baptist Camp Breigh Allen Judson Baptist Camp Anna Riccobono Judson Baptist Camp Savannah Kirkpatrick Fuge Camps – Nashville, TN Shelbie Jones Fuge Camps – Lynchburg, VA Kylie Roberson Fuge Camps – Lynchburg, VA Leanne Huffman Fuge Camps – N. Greenville Univ., SC

Jamie Hewitt Fuge Camps – Jackson, MS Kris Guidry Fuge Camps – Ridgcrest NC Amanda Ridgell Crossroads Camp – North Carolina Luke Leblanc Crossroads Camp – North Carolina Kaitlyn Jenkins Crossroads Camp – North Carolina Krislyn Kerr Crossroads Camp – North Carolina Cameron Kirkandol Papua New Guinea Krista Scafidel Canada Samuel Taylor Canada Caitlyn St. Pierre Canada Grace Whittington Yellowstone National Park Hikita Foster Romania Javunte Andrews Mission Trip Kayla Jackson GOLA – VBS Ryan Russell Honduras Hannah Allen Camp Melinda Sullivan Camp Living Waters

Dustin Stockstill - Pastor , Bedico, Ponchatoula Dickie Nelson - Pastor , W estside, Ponchatoula

Pastors & Staff

Camellia Joy Shawley was born May 14, 2016. She weighed 7 1/2 lbs. and was 20 1/2 inches long. She was welcomed by two sisters, two brothers, and her parents Jase and Becky Shawley. Jase is Associate Pastor/Students at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Albany.

Partnership ministries

Partnership Ministries - A blessed thanks to Neil O’Donnell (Director of Missions) and LeFlore Baptist Association of Poteau, Oklahoma. He and four of his pastors spent two days meeting and assessing local re-build projects and potential ministry opportunities at our NSBA churches. Neil and LeFlore Baptist Association committed to a three-year ministry and missions project in Southeast Louisiana to our local churches. Information on scheduling soon to come. If your church knows of construction needs, or your church could use assistance with VBS and other ministry needs please send an e-mail to office@northshorebaptists.net describing the need or ministry so we can match you up with crews and ministers coming to our area.

Your NSBA Staff Lonnie Wascom

Director of Missions & Ministries Lonnie@northshorebaptists.net

225.567.5086 or 985.215.9197

Kent Newell Church Multiplication/

Revitalization Strategist gkentn@gmail.com

985.515.0539

Tobey Pitman Community Ministry/

Compassion Strategist Tobey.Pitman@gmail.com

504.782.6122

Kathy Cason Administrative Assistant

office@northshorebaptists.net

225.567.5086

Mar-Apr YTD Agua Viva 43.74 71.74 Albany First 1,602.72 1,602.72 Antioch 36.44 89.81 Barker’s Corner Mission 343.02 429.08 Bayou 150.00 200.00 Bedico 750.00 1,531.00 Bethlehem 2,053.00 3,362.00 Blood River 534.61 1,479.03 Bogue Falaya 833.34 1,666.67 Boots N Saddles 40.00 60.00 Calvary 750.26 1,590.06 Celebration 400.00 800.00 Collins Blvd. 150.00 300.00 Countryside -0- -0- Covenant -0- -0- Creekside -0- -0- Cristo para Todos 150.00 450.00 Crossbrand 552.32 754.80 Crossgate 1,161.38 1,161.38 Crossroads 832.00 1,248.00 Ebenezer 422.96 964.32 Emmaus -0- -0- Evans Creek 517.57 517.57 First, Covington 5,083.34 10,166.68 First, Folsom 799.03 1,228.01 First, Hammond 262.77 837.59 First, Independence 310.33 479.82 First, Madisonville 740.43 740.43 First, Pearl River 1,052.43 2,012.14 First, Slidell 700.00 2,100.00 First, Springfield 397.59 2,562.59 First, Tickfaw 446.68 959.26 French Corner 280.77 470.34 Full Faith -0- -0- Grace 251.55 369.60 Grace Community -0- 310.50

Mar-Apr YTD Grace Family Fellow. -0- -0- Grace Hispanic 95.55 135.55 Grace Memorial 3,637.25 4,369.50 Greater St. James -0- -0- Hebron 600.00 1,500.00 Hillside 61.40 61.40 Hope -0- -0- Iglesia Buenas Nuevas 198.22 312.56 Iglesia Cristo Redentor 309.08 449.28 Immanuel 265.82 357.82 Jerusalem (Hammond) 1,189.47 1,976.16 Jerusalem (Bush) -0- -0- Jesus-Center of Prosperity -0- -0- Killian First -0- -0- Lee Hill 350.35 350.35 Lee Valley 362.64 645.96 Life 300.00 600.00 Lighthouse 160.00 414.00 Loranger 985.10 1,790.90 Louisiana -0- -0- Manchac -0- -0- Mandeville’s First 5,247.08 6,946.73 Midway -0- -0- Millville -0- -0- Mt. Calvary -0- -0- Natalbany 2,283.04 4,933.40 New Beginning 150.00 150.00 New Beulah 930.18 1,374.23 New Haven -0- -0- New Hope, Franklinton -0- -0- New Hope, Independence -0- 100.00

Mar-Apr YTD New Zion 4,311.37 7,401.86 Northshore 1,666.68 4,166.70 Northside 258.74 597.27 Old Zion Hill 1,171.28 1,619.31 Ponchatoula’s First 2,848.92 5,848.04 Red Bluff 443.68 900.92 Redemption, Lacombe 397.68 530.55 Redemption Christian -0- -0- Ridge Memorial -0- -0- Springville 205.10 375.30 Still Water-NE Hammond -0- 120.00 Still Water -0- 180.00 Tammany Hills 297.15 574.53 The Bridge 300.00 600.00 Thompson Road 650.52 849.64 Trinity 632.00 879.00 True Life 200.00 400.00 Victory -0- 200.00 Wadesboro 25.00 75.00 Wardline 600.00 600.00 Westside 592.74 1,414.29 Woodhaven 250.00 500.00 Woodland -0- 150.00 Woodland Park 2,870.81 6,196.81 TOTAL 56,495.13 101,162.10

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Expenditures 56,264.33 108,190.16 Church Receipts 56,495.13 101,162.10 Additional Income -0- -0- Budget Balance -6,549.73

We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God granted to the churches

of Macedonia [NSBA]: During a severe testing by affliction, their abundance of joy and

their deep poverty overflowed into the wealth of their generosity. 2 Corinthians 8:1-2 HCSB

Northshore Baptist Association Church Contributions The NSBA defines a member church as one which does the following (among other things):

Contributes financially to support the work of the Association.

support the work of the Association. Larger than church names

The Block Party

Trailer has been re-wrapped and re-equipped. New policies

and procedures are outlined at

www.northshorebaptists.net