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“Networking together…….to fulfill the Great Commission”
September 2008
Creath-Brazos Baptist Association
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR TEXAS MISSIONS
“For no one can lay any foundation other than the one
already laid, which is jesus christ.” I Cor 3:11
Share
Christ.
Transform
Lives.
Touch
Communities.
September 14 - 21
September 21 - 28
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Southern Baptists of Texas Convention
CELEBRATIONS
Happy Birthday!
1 Ramiro Castillo,
Castillo Southern Oaks
16 Dianna Lombardi,
Lombardi Living Hope
27 Scot Stolz,
Stolz Community Church
Happy Anniversary!
… to Scot Stolz on celebrating 10 years
as pastor at Community Church.
… to Ross King on celebrating 10 years
as pastor at Community Church.
September 2008 • THE CONNECTION
• Creath-Brazos Baptist Association
The Director’s Brew
email Ron at rlhorton@cbba.org
Mission: Dignity
It’s a visit I will never forget. I was a young pastor serving a full time church. A fellow Baptist minister in the
community retired after nearly 60 years in the ministry. He’d been kind to me and my family when we moved to
town. I visited him and his wife in their new home shortly after his retirement celebration.
Home was a small camper on a quarter acre! I was stunned. This godly couple had served faithfully for decades. He’d been the pastor of several full time churches. They had always lived in parsonages provided by the
church. He’d participated in the Plan A fund of the Southern Baptist Annuity Board, $33.34 per month.
Have you heard of Mission: Dignity? This is a ministry of GuideStone (formerly Southern Baptist Annuity
Board) that assists retired ministers and spouses who do not receive sufficient retirement benefits. Previously, the plan was called Adopt an Annuitant. The Creath-Brazos Association contributes $200 per month
through the budget. Churches and individuals may also contribute. If you’re interested in giving to Mission: Dignity, contact Guidestone at 800.262.0511 or www.GuideStone.org.
Churches should provide adequate retirement benefits for ministers. Ministers should contribute additional
funds toward their retirement plans. If your church provides a parsonage for the minister’s family, designate
an appropriate amount of compensation as a “housing allowance” so that the minister can deduct legitimate
housing expenses.
My retired minister friend and his wife were very happy with their “home.” There are thousands of others just
like them who served faithfully, but do not receive sufficient retirement. I encourage you and your church to
support Mission: Dignity.
Persevere!
Hope Pregnancy Center
Ron
BIBLE DRILL 2009
United for Life
Sunday ~ April 5
FBC College Station
Dessert & Coffee
Mark your calendars now for the CBBA
Bible Drill. The suggested date for church
Bible Drills is Sunday, March 29.
Bronwyn Stanley,
Stanley our CBBA Bible Drill Coordinator, stands ready to consult with churches
about starting Children’s & Youth Bible Drill/
Speakers Tournament program.
Please contact Bronwyn at 979.764.1353 or
bronwyn@fbccollegestation.com.
September 2008 • THE CONNECTION
w/
Gov. Mike Huckabee
Tuesday~ Sept. 30 ~ 7:30PM
The Brazos County Exposition Complex
Reservations Required
Call Tracy at 979.696.9193 or visit
www.partnerwithhope.org/huckabee
Philippians 2:12:1-4
• Creath-Brazos Baptist Association
Aggie Baptist Student Ministry
Joel Bratcher, Director • joel@aggiebsm.org • 979.846.7722
Gig’em Week
Thanks to our area churches for helping welcome many new students to Aggieland! Because
of generous donations from area church members, our BSM was able to assist 140 new international students
with furniture and household items during our annual give away on August 13. Our American students and volunteers from Living Hope Baptist Church delivered furniture to the students’ apartments. Many of these students will become part of English classes and Bible studies.
On August 18, a large number of Creath Brazos churches partnered with the BSM in feeding over 2,400 new
students during the Gig’em Week Cookout. Area church members served food, grilled burgers, and hosted outreach tables in welcoming new Aggies. Our BSM continued reaching out to new students throughout the week
with a lunch, coffee house, outreach tables and ultimate frisbee. Over 600 different students participated in
these events.
Beverly Parrish
Our associate director, Beverly Parrish, has accepted a position as state associate of
collegiate ministries for the state of Mississippi. Beverly will oversee the missions ministry for Mississippi BSU.
We will honor Beverly with a going away party at the BSM on Saturday, September 27th from 3-5PM. Beverly
has done a fantastic job and will be greatly missed!
Wait! There’s more AGGIE BSM News . . .
The Aggie BSM Former Student Board invites you to join in honoring
Barbara Raines
for 30 years of service at the Aggie BSM. From 1-4PM on Saturday ~ October 25 at the Aggie BSM
Building, a “come & go” Anniversary Reception (with gift presentation at 2:30PM) will give friends an opportunity to honor Barbara for her service. For more information, to RSVP, to sign a guestbook and view pictures, visit www.barbara30years.com Congratulations, Barbara -- You are a blessing!
“Speak, for your servant is
listening!” 1 Samuel 3:10
See You at the Pole ~ 7AM
Complete the day by joining together at the Madisonville CISD Gym for a
“Saw You at the Pole” Rally ~ 6:30PM
JOSH CRUTCHFIELD, Rally Leader ~ B.JOLLY BAND, Worship Leader
All students gr. 3-12 are invited to be part of an exciting contemporary worship experience,
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our
message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
Colossians 4:2–3 (NIV)
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• Creath-Brazos Baptist Association
BGCT Week of Prayer Offering for Texas Missions
Discovery Ministry Worker’s Meeting ~ First CS
SBTC Week of Prayer for Reach Texas Offering
Children’s Ministers Fall Renewal ~ Highland Lakes CCC
Details: sandy@highlandlakescamp.org or 888.222.3482
24 Discovery Ministry Registration ~ First CS
24 See You at the Pole ~ visit www.syatp.com
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Pray for our students, teachers, and schools as they begin the 2008-09 school year.
September
30 Hope Pregnancy Center Event w/ Gov. Mike Huckabee
October 12 ~ World Hunger Day
October 13 ~ Hope Pregnancy Center Golf Classic ~ www.hope.golfreg.com
October 21 ~ CBBA Annual Meeting ~ FBC Normangee
Dinner 6PM ~ Worship/Business Meeting 7PM
Booth Setup Beginning 5PM
. . . Around the Association
Fellowship at Field Store
will celebrate 10 years of ministry in the Field Store community during a 4-day
Hunger & Thirst Revival Sept. 10-14. Pastor Frank Palos will be the guest speaker Sept. 10-12 at 7 PM. George
Wood of Second Baptist Katy will be leading praise & worship. On Saturday, 1-6 PM, the church will offer free fun,
food, games & entertainment at the Field Store Family Festival with the Toby Walters Band in concert from 6-8 PM.
Join the church family at 10:45 AM on Sunday for a special worship & praise service with Pastor John Chivvis.
Chivvis Following the service, remain for a BBQ meal with at all the trimmings.
Also, the church is looking for a part-time Youth Minister. Contact Pastor Chivvis at 936.931.9465 or the church
at 936.372.9465 for more information.
Community Church
is celebrating 10 years of ministry on September 20th. A special celebration & homecoming is planned for October 25th. Pastor Scott Stolz reports that the Community Church is now meeting on Sunday
evenings at the Grace Bible Church Southwood Campus at 5:30PM.
First Navasota
has scheduled a Women’s Retreat at Caroline Creek for October 24-26. For more information,
call 936.825.6597. A new Women’s Community Bible Study is beginning in the Whitehall area. By the way, keep in
touch with FBC Navasota regarding a special Round Up Sunday on Sept. 28! Welcome to Christi Shreve as the new
FBC Office Assistant. FBC says goodbye & best wishes to Bobbie Burns,
Burns who is returning to school full-time.
Trinity BC
invites you to attend a youth-sponsored Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, Sept. 13th from 5-7 PM . This
event will provide funds for youth activities throughout the year.
Parkway BC
will again be the collection site for Operation Christmas Child ~ Nov. 1717-23.
23 Volunteers will
be collecting shoeboxes from 8-5 PM on Nov. 17-22. The last opportunity to bring boxes to PBC is Sunday,
Nov. 23 from 12-6 PM. For more info, contact PBC at 979.693.4701 or visit www.samaritanspurse.org.
First Madisonville
will present The Pathway of Light ~ December 10-14. Minister of Music, Glenn Jones, invites
you to take a walking tour through an outdoor recreation of the life of Christ from His birth to resurrection. All are
welcome & admission is free. Please call 936.348.2686 for reservations.
Coming Soon to a mailbox near you … the BGCT Annual Church Profile.
September 2008 • THE CONNECTION
• Creath-Brazos Baptist Association