Matthew 5:43-45 - “[Love for Enemies] "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) NIV. All Rights Reserved.  GPS UPDATE:
Just a little update for GPS... By now you should be in the process of enlisting prayer-walkers and routes for their distribution of the doorhangers. You could also be preparing the doorhanger insert with the information you want for your church. I should be getting the doorhangers in the next week or two...I will contact you as soon as I get them. And finally....it's never too early to begin praying for this great project -- for your community -- and for the folks who will be involved!!
Men/Boys Chili & Soup Supper
The Men/Boys Chili and Soup Supper has been RESCHEDULED to February 23. It will still be at FBC, Warsaw at 6:30 PM. See ya then!!
Welcome to Fellowship Baptist Association!
Fellowship Baptist Association is a network of Southern Baptist Convention and Missouri Baptist Convention churches committed to work together in an effort to follow the Great Commandment and fulfill the Great Commission. Our churches are primarily located in Benton, Hickory, and St. Clair counties in the great state of Missouri.....and we hope you'll consider making one of them your church home!!
A seminary professor once asked a question of some international students, "What do you understand the term 'Fellowship' to mean?" There was a moment of silence and one finally said, "Fellows in the same ship?" Now, isn't that even more true than what we usually think of "Fellowship?"! I hope as you think of Fellowship Baptist Association, it's in the light of this unique definition....that we are here together.....serving Christ and one another like we are in the same ship depending on one another and working together to bring God glory and honor!!
Jesus was once asked, "What is the greatest Commandment?" His reply was that we are to love the Lord our God with all that we are. Folks, that's God's desire for FELLOWSHIP with us!! He went on to say that the second commandment was similar.....to love our neighbor as much as we love ourself. Sounds to me like FELLOWSHIP with one another. Ultimately we are to follow the Great Commission -- to go into the world with the message of Christ. Now, doesn't that sound like a command to bring others into FELLOWSHIP with our Lord? No wonder we like the sound of FELLOWSHIP Baptist Association!
I hope if you are considering a move to our area....or even a visit to our area....you'll make one of our churches your choice of a place of worship!
Keep your Nose in the Word, the Son in your Eyes, and May God Bless you Real Good! Bro.Dave
Fellowship Baptist Association exists: to assist the churches in fulfilling the Great Commission; promoting unity, Christian fellowship, and Baptist doctrine; and be a channel for information and resources.
Contact us: Phone 660-438-6678 -- Fax 660-438-3925 -- E-mail office@fellowshipbaptistassociation.com | Fellowship Baptist Association
19437 Baptist Ridge Road
Warsaw, Missouri 65355-5224 Telephone: 660-438-6678
Fax: 660-438-3925
• Office Hours Monday-Friday - 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM   All-Association Choir -- March 27 -- FBC, Osceola This is YOUR invitation to join other singers of Fellowship Baptist Association for a day of practice....and presentation.....with an All-Associational Choir!! We would like for every choir member....for every singer....in our association to be a part of this choir. If you are like me, you have said to yourself, “I sure would like to sing with a lot of people in a "big choir" some time.” HERE’S YOUR CHANCE!! Our All-Associational Choir will be led by John Francis. John is the Worship Specialist of the MBC. For a singer, this is going to be a REALLY fun day!! Plan to join us!!
Our day will begin with a joint practice at 9:00 at FBC, Osceola. At noon we will break for lunch provided at the church. We will continue practice until 3:30. Then at 6:00, we will meet back at the church for our presentation. BE SURE TO INVITE EVERYONE TO THE PRESENTATION!!
Registration is $7.50. This will cover the cost of the book we will be using and the noon meal. You can pre-register by calling the office (660-438-6678) and sending your check to us. OR, I will be at FBC, Lowry City on March 13 from 9:30-11:00 and at Poplar Baptist Church from 2:00-3:30. Books and a listening CD will be available at that time! THE BOOKS AND LISTENING CD'S ARE HERE...SO, YOU CAN REGISTER AND PICK THEM UP ANY TIME. Vital Signs of a Healthy Church The “Show-Me Health State Emphasis” was introduced at the 2009 Missouri Baptist Convention Annual Meeting that was held October 26-28, 2009 in Raytown. The central focus of the emphasis is the Vital Signs of a Healthy Church Health Assessment Tool that was developed by a Church Health Task Force made up of Missouri Pastors, Director of Missions, Laypeople and the MBC Church Health Team.
The implementation Phase of the Show-Me Health emphasis will begin during spring 2010. We will conduct a series of 16 Church Health Clinics around the state in March and April. Our hope is that pastors will bring up to 10 of their Church Leadership Team and staff with them to one of these clinics. At the clinic we will share the Vital Signs Health Assessment Tool with the participants and help each team take and score the assessment. We will also lead the teams in discussing the results of the assessment. We will then provide each church the help that is needed to address any areas that they discovered they are unhealthy in.
For more information....please check on-line at www.mobaptist.org What Is GPS?????? No, it's not (at least in this instance) Global Positioning System. It is "God's Plan for Sharing." Over the next several months/years, you will be seeing more and more about GPS. GPS is a national vision initiative for Southern Baptist to fulfill the Great Commission in North America by the year 2020. This initiative is being developed by the North American Mission Board, and is being prepared to travel across North America over the next several years.
GPS will have a special evangelism campaign every two years beginning in 2010. The evangelism campaign for 2010 is called "Across North America." This campaign will take place through the Easter season of next year. I encourage you to check out the GPS link at www.namb.net -- there is a lot more information there! Also, you might check www.findithere.com -- this is a website that is evangelistic and is a part of the GPS initiative. That website also has some of the TV and radio ads which will be used next year in media markets across America. Thank you for your Doorhanger orders!! We have ordered 11,00 in our association!! According to Gary Taylor, there have been 515,000 ordered in our state so far!! Thank you for your work with this campaign!! Mission Trip Opportunity Rev. Dale Thompson and Faith Baptist Church are planning a mission trip to North Chicago's Hillcrest Baptist Church July 31-August 7, 2010.....and they are inviting members of sister churches in Fellowship Baptist Association. This trip will include an evening VBS, installing a suspended ceiling, and other light construction work as needed.
This trip has been arranged through the MBC Northern Illinois Partnership and Faith Baptist Church of Climax Springs. If you would be interested in being a part of this trip, please contact Dale Thompson at 573-347-2404 or 573-345-4419. Baptist Ridge Camp For information on how your group can use Baptist Ridge Camp, give us a call at the Fellowship Baptist Association office. We invite you to participate in our weekly volunteer work day each Tuesday. We start with coffee and fellowship around 9 am, then do some "chores" followed by lunch and a few more "chores". Leave when you need to, but be sure to stay as long as you like. Disaster Relief For information on how you can assist hurricane or tornado victims please call (800) 736-6227 ext. 630. |
