EXECUTIVE BOARD

August 10 10:30 a.m. Place ~ TBA

Support Services 9:00 a.m.

PLBA Office

Board Meeting 10:30 a.m.

TBA

Complementary Lunch - 12:00 p.m.

Mission Partnerships 1:30 p.m.

PLBA Office

RSVP to the Association Office

405-273-4558

No meeting in June or July

ACP Training

June 30 2:30 p.m.

PLBA Office All clerks are

encouraged to attend!

Office

CLOSED Thursday,

July 2 For

Independence Day

Congratulations to

Mariah McDoulett

from

Trinity Baptist

Church, Shawnee,

for winning the

Event Trailer

Design Contest.

PLBA has some items at their former

location, 3800 N. Market Ave.,

free to our churches.

Items will be given away on a first come

first served basis

Tuesday, June 2

9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

www.plba.org

Returning to the New Normal Prune /pro͞on/ καθαίρει G2508 verb - cut away (a branch or stem); reduce the ex-tent of (something) by removing superfluous or unwanted parts Abide /uh-bahyd/ μείνατε G3306 verb – remain; submit “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vineyard keeper. Every branch in Me that does not produce He removes, and He prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit” ( John 15:1-2). Amid incomparable change, infec-tion fear and trepidation, hear Christ describe our vital connection with Him and the work He does to direct new, healthy growth. Many of you have heard me state that now is not a time of pause (understanding that we have had wonderful oppor-tunity to focus on our relationship with God less encumbered by interruptions during our national quarantine) but rather a clearly divine time of pruning in the lives of our churches and ongoing spiritual transformation! The story/song of the vine in Isaiah 5 is a narrative of disobedience, judg-ment, and in Isaiah 27, of eschatological redemp-tion. So, understand the necessity and activity of the vinedresser. Allow Him to remove unfruitful branches in His church and in your life as well as prune the fruitful branches. Under both conditions, pruning and removal, allow God to discipline you well! Many of us have been struggling with our inability to remain as busy as we would like. Well, allowing God to fulfill His pruning, as well as abiding in Christ, will give you real purpose. John goes on to say, “You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in Me, and I in you. Just as a branch is unable to produce fruit by itself unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in Me” (John 15:3-4). Let me challenge you to take stock in your life and church. How much of what you do qualifies as the byproduct of pruning and abiding? Review your spiritual income and expense statement…looking honestly at your overall performance. Being busy is a badge of honor in our society…a way to con-vince ourselves we are significant and important. But busyness does not equal productivity or performance. We do not find ultimate purpose in what we do. Purpose is more personal. Finding purpose is about knowing Christ the Person and allowing Him to share your life. Real life…deep, meaningful, satisfying life…comes from connect-ing to Jesus and allowing His life to flow through yours. Life change must happen…and continue to

happen…as proof of conversion. To bear fruit means leading people to Jesus (John 4:36), serving them in Jesus’ name (Matthew 7:16-20), AND devel-oping the character of Christ (Galatians 5:22-23). This is pruning leading to directed new, healthy growth. Wayne Grudem, in his systematic theology, notes God’s active role in our sanctification and our passive participation (if we get out of the way). He also says there are no short-cuts…there must be Bible reading, prayer, worship, witnessing, fellow-ship, self-discipline, and self-control. (Grudem, Sys-tematic Theology, Ch. 38: Sanctification (Inter-Varsity: 1994) 755. As we return to the new normal…do not miss the opportunity to prune as well as strengthen your abid-ing in Him!

James

June

2 Lincoln County Listening Session-Davenport

9 Pottawatomie County Listening Session-Macomb

21 Father’s Day

30 ACP Training 2:30-3:30 p.m. @ PLBA office

Falls Creek and

CrossTimbers

2020

have been cancelled

TOTAL CHECKING AND SAVINGS TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR Beginning Bal. Income Expenses Ending Bal. 4-1-20 4-30-20 Budget 57,406.59 17,255.32 19,682.20 54,979.71 Designated 397,661.30 397,808.84 Total Monies $455,067.89 $452,788.55

Churches in red are Pastorless PASTORS CHURCH April ‘20 YTD Jeff Kelly Agra, FBC 398.58 1,771.11 Randy Dirrim Asher, FBC 91.00 721.84 Mark Compton Blackburn Chapel 408.40 1,737.08 Alex Newport Carney, FBC 121.35 468.16 Rick Blackwell Chandler, FBC 1,036.08 4,676.83 Keith Henley Chandler Southern 231.48 949.13 Doug Parker Dale 82.39 276.74 Mike Mitchell Davenport, FBC 482.94 2,134.96 Mike Haines Deer Creek 407.05 1,259.25 Mark Streetman Earlsboro, FBC .00 .00 Galen Greenwalt Earlsboro Indian 160.16 375.55 Ernest Cowden Fairview 222.33 609.87 Dan Campbell Faith 284.88 1,213.85 Lee Witt Hazel Dell 559.77 1,160.38 Wes Bates Hillside 866.00 3,866.62 Gary Nickerson Hilltop 342.90 1,889.11 Kent Wooster Hopewell 175.20 526.34 Jim Benshoof Macomb .00 119.31 Mike Hazelwood Mammoth 368.00 1,651.00 Bobby Shatto Maud, FBC .00 .00 Butch Bradley Maud, Trinity 258.35 847.31 Mike Taylor McLoud, Emmanuel 434.34 2,229.02 Jerry Gray McLoud, Emmaus 182.13 546.44 Matt Halsted McLoud, FBC .00 160.57 Joe Jones Meeker, FBC 202.00 620.44 Albert May Mt. Pleasant 24.94 93.35 Rick Ham Newalla, New Life 477.39 1,299.59 Ed Moore Newalla, Pecan Valley 88.00 357.22 Mike Collyer Pink .00 1,052.00 Nathan Howard Pleasant Home 1,366.96 1,366.96 Tim Emmons Prague, FBC 544.31 2,069.70 Danny Napier Rock Creek 534.28 2,665.85 Gaspar Reyes Rock Creek Hispanic 6.26 52.88 Jason Lee Romulus 424.64 1,126.57 Monte Dean Sh-Aydelotte 485.29 2,051.87 David Henry Sh-Calvary .00 50.00 Charles Kimball Sh-First 190.92 1,371.03 Spencer Davis Sh-First Indian .00 .00 Anthony Rhone Sh-Galilee .00 275.00 Bob Dawson Sh-Good Shepherd Chapel 47.00 111.50 Chad McCarthy Sh-Heritage .00 2,656.60 Todd Fisher Sh-Immanuel 1,804.11 9,616.93 John York Sh-Oakland Chapel .00 .00 Don Acker Sh-Sallateeska .00 347.00 R.J. Stokes Sh-Temple 1,457.42 5,028.23 David Holland Sh-Trinity 143.04 676.30 Darryl Fields Sh-Union Missionary .00 .00 Justin Dunn Sh-University 283.38 1,122.34 Blake Martin Sh-Wallace Ave. 151.00 518.00 __________________ Sparks, FBC 23.68 102.21 Brandon Leslie St. Louis, FBC .00 782.33 James Bond Stroud, FBC 509.54 2,699.33 Tony Peak Tecumseh, FBC 945.63 4,344.85 Kevin Fox Tecumseh, Karis 49.60 99.60 Will Wilson Tecumseh, New Hope .00 .00 Clint Dawkins Tecumseh, Sharon 100.00 200.00 Mark Chase Tryon, FBC 143.72 544.18 Clyde Lindsey Wanette, FBC 138.88 859.24 Bill Howse Wanette, Victory Pointe .00 .00 Russ Houser Wellston, Cornerstone .00 .00 Jason Wilson, Int. Wellston, FBC .00 946.92 Lane Buckley Wellston, Trinity .00 110.00 TOTAL $17,255.32 $74,408.49

Mission: Dignity Sunday has changed dates

Youth Minister Forum

Thursday, June 18, 2020

1:30 p.m. @ the PLBA office

Trinity Baptist Church, Wellston would like to invite all churches to join them for

June 22-26 from 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Location: Trinity Baptist Church, Wellston

For more information call Trinity Baptist Church or

Lane Buckley ~ 405-615-8600.

https://www.oklahomabaptists.org/women/www.plba.org

Associational Missions Strategist ................. Dr. James Wilder, 405.273.4558 Moderator ......................................................... Rick Blackwell, 405.258.0175 Vice Moderator .............................................. Nathan Howard, 405.432.9228 Treasurer ...................................................... Mike Hazelwood, 405.279.2451 Clerk & Office Manager ................................ Janice Maynard, 405.273.4558 Media Manager.................................................. Tanya Bruton, 405.273.4558 Discipleship Director ................................................ Rick Ham, 405.830.5216 Family Director .................................................... Monte Dean, 405-985-9536 Worship Director ............................................... Jason Henson, 405.273.2105 Missions Director ............................................... Kirk Holloway, 405.258.0175 Support Director ............................................................................................ Youth Minister .................................................. Westin Young, 405.915.5040 Licensed Counselor ............................................... Brett Ellard, 405.275.2222 Licensed Counselor ........................................... Larry Roberts, 405.275.2222

FAITH, HARRAH is seeking a part-time youth pastor. Please send resumes to PO Box 419, Harrah 73045 or email to fbcbrodan@gmail.com. (Dan Campbell, Pastor)

FIRST, SPARKS is receiving resumes for a bi-vocational pastor. Send re-sumes to Pastor Search Committee at cschoeneckern@yahoo.com or call 405-615-2410. FIRST, TRYON is seeking a piano player for Sunday morning and evenings. Low pay but lots of hugs! Email Pastor Mark at okcmark@hotmail.com or call him at 405-361-6443. MT. PLEASANT is prayerfully seeking a music minister to lead their Sunday morning worship services. Please send resumes to the church at 7101 Kings Rd, Shawnee 74804 or call Bob or Patsy at 405-275-1399. (Albert May, Pastor)

UNIVERSITY is seeking a P/T Minister of Youth and a P/T Children’s Direc-tor. Please email resumes to jdunnok@gmail.com or send them to 2515 N Kickapoo Ave, Shawnee, OK 74804. (Justin Dunn, Pastor)

5 Mrs. Alta (Don) Ramsey 105 Hardesty Drive Shawnee, OK 74804 Retired Pastor’s Wife

5 Mrs. Crissy (RJ) Stokes 10317 Carolyn Drive Newalla, OK 74857 Pastor’s Wife, Temple

11 Rev. Jim Reynolds 2 Lancet Circle Shawnee, OK 74804 Retired Pastor

12 Rev. Clint Dawkins 12880 Acme Road Shawnee, OK 74804 Pastor, Sharon

14 Dr. James Wilder 1156 Carefree Lane Shawnee 74804 PLBA AMS

23 Rev. Bob Spear 6 Northridge Shawnee, OK 74804 Retired Missionary

26 Mrs. Barbra (Doug) Parker 37505 Old Hwy 270 Shawnee, OK 74804 Pastor’s Wife, Dale

27 Rev. Larry Sparks 308 South First Tecumseh, OK 7473 Retired Pastor

29 Rev. James Bond 126 Sooner Stroud, OK 74079 Pastor, First, Stroud

1 Rev. & Mrs. Matt Halsted 31820 Redskin Road McLoud, OK 74851 Pastor, First, McLoud

6 Rev. & Mrs. Ike Shade 39104 Moccasin Trail Shawnee, OK 74804 Retired Pastor

7 Rev. & Mrs. Justin Dunn 2716 Legacy Place Shawnee, OK 74804 Pastor, University

9 Rev. & Mrs. Ed Moore PO Box 270 Newalla, OK 74857 Pastor, Pecan Valley 11 Mr. & Mrs. Mickey Maynard 1934 N. Broadway Shawnee, OK 74804 Janice is PLBA’s Office Manager

14 Dr. & Mrs. James Wilder 1156 Carefree Lane Shawnee 74804 PLBA AMS

14 Rev. & Mrs. Will Wilson 1930 River Birch Drive Shawnee, OK 74804 Pastor, New Hope

18 Rev. & Mrs. Keith Henley 136 Meadow Lane Chandler, OK 74834 Pastor, Chandler Southern

20 Rev. & Mrs. John York 311 Debbie Lane Tecumseh, OK 74873 Pastor, Oakland Chapel

22 Rev. & Mrs. Mike Taylor 17403 Fishmarket Road McLoud, OK 74851 Pastor, Emmanuel

23 Rev. & Mrs. Butch Bradley PO Box 816 Maud, OK 74854 Pastor, Trinity, Maud

23 Rev. & Mrs. Danny Napier 515 Ann Drive Tecumseh, OK 74873 Pastor, Rock Creek

mailto:okcmark@hotmail.commailto:jdunnok@gmail.comfbcbrodan@gmail.comcschoeneckern@yahoo.com