THE BEACON - Paluxy Baptist Association

THE BEACON
Paluxy Baptist Association
1844 Acton Hwy, Granbury, TX 76049
817-579-5111
www.paluxybaptist.org
Glenn L. Ward, Director of Missions
gwarddom.pba@gmail.com
Serving Erath, Hood, Johnson &
Somervell Counties
Dec. 2015
Vol. XXIII Issue XI
THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS!
As I am writing this, we are approaching Thanksgiving, but about a month away is
Christmas! Does anyone else think we’ve gotten here fast this year? I’d like to share a couple of
thoughts related to these holidays and offer my sincere prayers for you to have a wonderful time
at both these special days.
Many years ago, Matthew Henry, a well-known Bible scholar, was once robbed of his
wallet. Knowing that it was his duty to give thanks in everything, he meditated on this incident and
recorded in his diary the following:
“Let me be thankful, first, because he never robbed me before; second, because although he took
my purse, he did not take my life; third, because although he took all I possessed, it was not
much; and fourth, because it was I who was robbed, not I who robbed.” Matthew Henry (16621714).
May the Lord give each of us that kind of spiritual maturity regardless of what we face in
this old world!
Recently a man shared about a time he was teaching youth in Sunday School and felt a
little frustrated that they were not paying better attention as he taught about Christmas. He got
their attention when he said that the wise men made a trip to see baby Jesus and they came from
Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas! Suddenly they were right with him, correcting him that the wise
men did not come from these states!!
Regardless of what you are teaching—literally in a class, or through your life, speech
and attitude—someone really is watching and paying attention whether you realize it or not!
What message will you give about Jesus during His upcoming birthday celebration?
May the Lord bless you with awareness of many reasons to be thankful and to rejoice
and celebrate the birth of our Savior with a positive witness before all who are watching and
listening!
I’m so glad to be your DOM,
Glenn
In This Issue

Letter from Your
DOM

“The Gathering” 2016

Christmas Events

Calendar

Missions Info

Staff Needed

Financial Statement
BECAUSE OF WHO HE IS
Declare His Glory among the heathen,
His wonders among all peoples.
Psalm 96:3
Your giving enables missionaries to be
sent to multiply churches among
unreached peoples and places
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
May you prayerfully consider what the Lord would
have you give. Every penny goes directly to support
our missionaries and their ministries.
Matthew 28:19
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations...
Luke 2:11-14
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the
Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in
swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a
multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the
highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
PBA 2016 “THE GATHERING”
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The next women’s Gathering for our Association & Community will
be at Lakeside Baptist Church. The Lord has called a gifted speaker —Rebecca Carrell with KCBI
— to share God’s truth with us. There will be several breakout sessions to choose from.
The Gathering Theme: “Victorious Power” Date: Sat., February 27, 2016
Time: 8:30 am (registration) to 3:30 pm
Place: Lakeside Baptist Church
Journey Through Bethlehem
Granbury Community Carol Sing
presented by Lakeside Baptist Church
Tolar Baptist Church
December 18 & 19
Come sing along to your favorite Christmas carols and
have a cup of hot chocolate on us!
6:30 to 8:00 pm
December 12 * 6:30 PM
Shanley Park (behind the library)
AWAY IN A MANGER - A Gift to the Community
Nativity Dates: December 4 through 13
* Times vary: 10 am to 9 pm
A display of over 900 nativity sets from all over the world will be beautifully displayed during
and following the 32nd Annual Granbury - A Candlelight Tour.
Location: Concert Hall, Langdon Center, 300 E. Bridge St, Granbury
December Calendar
1
OneCry Prayer Meeting, 10 AM,
Brazos Pregnancy Center (in the Big
Lots Shopping Center)
8-9
Journey to Bethlehem, Tolar Baptist
12
Granbury Community Carol Sing,
Lakeside Baptist
14
Community Prayer, 7 pm at Granbury
Church of God
25
Christmas Day - Happy Birthday, Jesus!
Please note: The Association Office will be
closed through the Christmas & New Year
holidays, Dec. 21 thru Jan. 2
Up-coming Events
January 22-23 Children’s Worship University
A Conference for Children’s Choir and Worship Leadership at FBC Lewisville. For online
information: http://texsbaptists.org/events/
childrens-worship-university or contact Karen
Witcher at 214-828-5246.
Spread the Good News,
Christ our Savior is Born!
…There came wise men from the east to
Jerusalem, saying, Where is He that is born
King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in
the east, and are come to worship Him.
Matthew 2:1a-2
DEC.EMBER BIRTHDAYS
5th
6th
9th
15th
27th
28th
Missy Brooks ~ Tolar
Mickey Daniel ~ Acton Baptist
Dave Samples ~ Tolar Baptist
Kristi Bise ~ Paluxy Baptist
Heather Corb ~ FBC Granbury
Jim Horn ~ Lakeside Baptist
DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
11th Chris & Kelly Kitts ~ Glen Rose Baptist
Pray One For Another
Last Frontier Missionaries
Jerry & Tina Barnwell - England
Jonnie & Juanita Brawley - Mexico
Kacy C. - South America
Benjamin & Barbara Herrera - Mexico
Kent & Michelle Mundhenk - Papua New Guinea
Matt Noble - Alaska
Emory & Charlotte Patterson - The Horn of Africa
Jeff & Barbara Singerman - Congo Basin & West Africa
President Obama & National Leaders
Protection for our Servicemen and women
Revival among God’s People
Peace for Israel
Grace and Strength for those being persecuted.
31st Corkey & Natalie Matthews ~ Cottonwood
Intercede in prayer for your Pastor,
other pastors in our community and
our missionaries, that they may boldly
proclaim the Gospel message and
truths from God’s Word and have discernment to know God’s will for their
lives and ministries! Romans 12:2
Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder:
and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The
Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end….
Churches Needing Staff
Bluff Dale Baptist - Pastor El Buen Pastor - Bi-vocational Pastor FBC Glen Rose - Pastor
FBC Lipan - Pastor
Rainbow - Pastor
Paluxy Baptist Association
Statement of Cash Flows
January 1 to October 31, 2015
October
Year to Date
Annual Budget
$ 9,870.33
.90
$ 9,871.23
$ 108,371.43
682.81
$ 109,054.24
$ 136,714.72
General Fund:
Receipts:
From Churches
Other
Total Receipts
Expenses:
Missions
Support Ministries
Personnel
Office
Total Expenses
$
$
$
1,250.00
535.70
6,739.97
766.01
9,291.68
Receipts Over (Under) Expense
Bank Balance--Beginning
Bank Balance--Ending
$
579.55
103,111.55
$103,691.10
Restricted Accounts:
Receipts
Expenditures
$
Bank Balance--Beginning
Bank Balanced--Ending
$
12,600.00
12,182.66
64,624.25
14,246.11
$ 103,653.02
$
5,401.22
98,289.88
$ 103,691.10
$
1,180.00
(980.00)
200.00
$ 17,964.90
(16,489.51)
$ 1,475.39
$
17,326.00
17,526.00
16,050.61
$ 17,526.00
$ 136,714.72
$ 15,900.00
20,000.00
81,814.72
19,000.00
$ 136,714.72