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News RRVBA/BSM Donations
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RISE & BUILD FUND: $95,500.20
NEWS FROM THE BSM. . .
Dear Family,
School is out, most kids have gone home for the summer and once again we are in planning mode. God has been faithful to provide and is opening up doors of opportunity to reach the campus this coming school year. The Fall Revival for the college is still a go and we are working on planning an event for each week of school prior to the revival. God has blessed with a core group of about 6 young men who have been faithful to attend BSM since school has been out who intend to help with activities in the fall. Please be in prayer for this group of young men that they might grow through the summer and be prepared to share their faith with their classmates and be instrumental in getting students plugged in when school starts back.
Opportunities to serve:
*The South Dakota mission trip to Whitewood, SD. We are partnering with Black Hills Baptist Church, taking the idea of the June kids camp and implementing it there. We need about 30 people to help run the camp. If we have more than 30 people sign up we will find other ministry opportunities to be done. Time is running out for sign ups. Please contact me if you are interested in going.
*I will be calling starting in July to schedule lunches. If you would like your church to participate in providing a lunch for college students, please let me know.
*September 25-28th we will be having a collegiate revival. We will be targeting College age students and high school seniors. The 4 weeks prior to the revival we are planning on having an on campus event to promote the revival.
God is good, all the time! Let us be faithful to walk in His light!
“This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellow-ship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.” 1John 1:5-10 (ESV)
Living God, Loving Life,
Scott Powell, BSM Director 903-246-1364
Alice Ann White RRVBA WMU Director
903.632.5681
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We are saved to serve and bring honor and glory to God! “Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me’” (Mark 8:34 NIV). Honor Him!
I hope most of you have had the opportunity to work in Vacation Bible School sometime this summer. I always receive such a blessing in teaching missions to the boys and girls in our VBS. We need to be educating our children (and ourselves) with what our missionaries are doing and the sacrifices they are making.
We will be delivering the shoes, socks, and money collected to Buckner in Dallas in July. Thanks for participating.
Our next outreach project is to collect beans and rice again for the North American Partnership Missions in New Mexico sharing with the Native Americans. Watch for more details.
SAVE THE DATE, LADIES! September 10, 2016, is the Women’s Retreat at Love Civic Center, Paris, TX. Next month I’ll share some of the names of the ones on the program. It’s gonna be good!
JOY ON THE JOURNEY WITH "SEASONED" SAINTS by Gloria Parker, RRVBA Senior Adults Director
JULY ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! We're still asking God to bless America, knowing He won't be able to do so very much longer. The heat started sooner than we were ready, but it won't bother all our wonderful "Seasoned" Saints preparing for Senior Adults VBS every Monday in August. Remember Aug. 1st -Novice; 8th - Springlake; 15th - Immanuel; 22nd - South-side; and 29th - Paris FBC. It's always COOL inside; this year especially, "SUBMERGED" even sounds cool, doesn't it. Be sure to try to borrow and share your great decorations from the children's VBS; I hear they are fantastic! We're looking forward to the BEST YEAR YET ~ don't miss it ~ see YOU there with bells on even if we can't wear our swimsuits!
The RRV Old Fashioned Hymn Singers will meet at Springlake BC on July 14th at 9:30 am and have a great time rehearsing some good old hymns we haven't sung in awhile. Then we'll go sing at Heritage House on S.E. 47th St. Come go with us and get your sox blessed off again!
How did you do with June's list of hymns? How about The Optome-trist's Hymn? The IRS Agent's Hymn? The Gossip's Hymn? The Shopper's Hymn? The Realtor's Hymn? The Doctor's Hymn? There are hymns for those who speed on the highway: 55 mph? 75 mph? 85 mph? 95 mph? 100 mph? Be sure to check our August article for all these titles. How many do YOU know?
Happy #60th Anniversary to the Love of my life (next to Jesus). We never dreamed we'd make it this far when we told God and each other "I DO" in July 1956. May God also bless every one of you celebrating this year with God's BEST! We love you and Praise God for getting to serve Him with you!
PRAY for the Peace of Jerusalem, and Keep Looking UP "Seasoned" Saints, JESUS THE PRINCE OF PEACE IS COMING BACK SOON ~ BE READY!
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EAST PARIS
EMBERSON
FAITH
FBC ANNONA
FBC BLOSSOM
FBC BOGATA
FBC CLARKSVILLE
FBC COOPER
FBC DEPORT
FBC DETROIT
FBC PARIS
FBC ROXTON
FRIENDSHIP
FULBRIGHT
GLORY
GRAHAM ST.
HOWLAND
IMMANUEL/WMU
LAKEWAY
LAMAR POINT
LANE’S CHAPEL
LEESVILLE
MAXEY
MT. OLIVE
NOVICE
PACIO
PATTONVILLE
PETTY
POWDERLY
PROVIDENCE
SALEM
SOUTHSIDE
SPRINGLAKE
TRINITY
YOUNG’S CHAPEL
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FBC Blossom is looking for a Part-Time Youth Minister. Call the church at 903-982-5212 or Pastor Mike Shupp at 903-491-5103.
FBC Clarksville needs a Part-Time or Full-Time Youth Minister. Send resumes to Dawn Snell at PO Box 401, Clarksville TX 75426 or by e-mail to [email protected] or call Sammy Beene at 713-898-0462 or Dawn Snell at 817-944-8600.
Providence is in need of a Pianist. Call Neil Barnes at 903-491-6103. They are also accepting resumes for Pastor. Call Jan Barnes at 903-491-6069 or e-mail resumes to [email protected].
FBC Cooper has an opening for an Administrative Assistant . See http://cooperfbc.com for more information.
Bounds is seeking a Bi-vocational Pastor. Submit resumes to [email protected].
VBS Dates
Salem: July 23, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Bagwell: July 25-29, 9:00-11:30 am
Springlake: July 29-31 [Friday PM, Saturday, & Sunday AM]
GARAGE SALE
Sponsored by Bounds Baptist Church Women on Mission
SATURDAY, JULY 9 8:00 AM—1:00 PM
BOUNDS BAPTIST CHURCH
3625 FM 3298, Powderly
All proceeds go toward mission projects!
COME TO THE ANNUAL BIBLE CONFERENCE!
Begins Monday, June 27, 6:30 pm through Thursday, June30, at Red River Valley Bible Camp
Call Bro. Mike Fortenberry at 903-782-6759 for more information.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
RRVBA Mission Statement:
Help each other become healthy “Great
Commission” churches.
RRVBA Vision Statement:
We are a family of churches who are
committed to sharing ourselves, resources,
and expertise with one another for the purpose of fulfilling the “Great
Commission.”
Director of Missions
Mike Fortenberry mikefortenberry@
hotmail.com
Baptist Student Ministry Director
Scott Powell [email protected]
Admin. Assistant
Nancy Redus redrivervalleybaptist
@gmail.com
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Regular Office Hours: Monday—Thursday, 8 am to 2 pm
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.redriverbaptist.com
Red River Valley Baptist Association
The monthly publication of the Red River Valley Baptist Association
Volume 1 2 , Iss ue 7 ( JULY 20 1 6)
July Birthdays 1st Katie Byrd, spouse FBC Paris 3rd Steve Gunter, youth Immanuel 7th DeAnne Turner, spouse FBC Paris 9th Robert Weems, spouse FBC Blossom 20th Travis Jackson, media/pr FBC Paris 21st Krista Clark, spouse East Paris 22nd David Harbison, spouse East Paris 22nd Cindy McLeod, music Chisum Trails 23rd Nathan Law, youth FBC Paris 23rd Mary Jones, spouse Powderly 27th Fred Blassingame, spouse Maxey
July Church Anniversaries 5th Dodge Surine, youth, 3 yrs Leesville 14th Fred Fangio, music, 3 yrs Springlake 16th Jon McFadden, media, 2 yrs East Paris 19th Mark Gossett, pastor, 18 yrs FBC Clarksville
Birthdays and Anniversaries
July Wedding Anniversaries 1st Bill & Debbie Janeway Leesville 2nd Rocky & Kay Burrow, 40 yrs Chicota 18th Ken & Jenene Cannon, 36 yrs FBC Paris 20th Jim & Becky Semple, 43 yrs Howland 27th Michael & Karen Julian, 54 yrs East Paris
Red River Valley Baptist Association
2320 Clarksville St. Paris, TX 75460
903-785-2890
Thought’s From the Director’s Heart!
We have gone from wet and cool to dry and hot in a matter of days. Summer has arrived with a bang, and already the complaints have begun about how hot and dry it is, followed by a wish for cooler and wetter weather. I thought we were just praying for hotter and dryer weather? Amazing, isn’t it!!
Associational ministry is in full swing with Vacation Bible School, TCB Day Camp, Youth Camps, etc. We are in the midst of TCB Day Camp, and Day One was a great success with 138 students (K-6th grade) and over 50 workers. We have had a fun time in crafts, recreation and the water slides. Bro. Scott Powell, BSM Director, and his team are doing an awesome job with music. The meals are tasty, the lessons are exciting, and the worship service was a blessing with 18 people accepting Christ as their Savior!!
The Red River Valley Bible Camp Bible Conference begins on Monday night, June 27 at 6:30 pm and goes until Thursday night, June 30. There are also morning services on Tuesday, beginning at 10:00 am.
If you or your church are interested in being a part of our association’s South Dakota Missions Trip leaving on July 29 and returning on August 6, please call the association office or Scott Powell at 903-246-1364.
In just a few days we will celebrate our national day of Independence on July 4th. I hope we will thank Almighty God for the freedoms we have and remember each military and public official who keeps us safe and free. May we never take our freedom for granted!
Happy 4th of July!
Bro. Mike Fortenberry, DOM
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
MONDAY, JUNE 27-THURSDAY, JUNE 30: Bible Conference, RRV Bible Camp
SUNDAY, JULY 3: God & Country Celebration, 7:00 pm, FBC Clarksville (Free food & fireworks!)
MONDAY, JULY 4: Independence Day (RRVBA office closed)
THURSDAY, JULY 7: Secretaries/Support Staff Lunch, 11:30 am, RRVBA
SATURDAY, JULY 9: WMU Team Meeting, 10:00 am, RRVBA
SATURDAY, JULY 9: Garage Sale at Bounds, 8:00 am—1:00 pm
TUESDAY, JULY 12: Finance Committee meeting, 5:00 pm, RRVBA
TUESDAY, JUNE 19: Executive Board Meeting, Pacio (Meal: 6:00 pm, Meeting: 6:45 pm)
SATURDAY, JULY 23: VBS at Salem
FRIDAY, JULY 29: Leave for Missions Trip to South Dakota, returning August 6
JULY 25-29: VBS at Bagwell
JULY 29-31: VBS at Springlake
Secretaries & Support Staff Lunch
Thursday, July 7, 11:30am —1:00pm Bring your lunch — coffee, tea, and
soft drinks are provided.
Come and fellowship!
The RRVBA office will be
closed on Monday, July 4,
in observance of
Independence Day!
GOD & COUNTRY
CELEBRATION Sunday, July 3 at FBC Clarksville
7:00 pm
Free hotdogs, soda, & ice cream!
7:30 pm
Special Music!
Dusk
Professional Fireworks Display!
Sign up TODAY to participate in the South Dakota Missions Trip!!
[July 29—August 6]
Call Scott Powell at 903-246-1364 for more information.
JULY EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, July 19th at Pacio
Meal at 6:00 pm
Meeting at 6:45 pm
Come for the food and fellowship, and also to find out what YOUR
association is planning!
