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North Grand River Baptist Association

The Encourager 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Volume 39, Number 6

June, 2015

“Churches working together to fulfill Jesus’ Great Commission.”“Churches working together to fulfill Jesus’ Great Commission.”“Churches working together to fulfill Jesus’ Great Commission.”“Churches working together to fulfill Jesus’ Great Commission.” Matthew 28:18Matthew 28:18Matthew 28:18Matthew 28:18----20202020

North Grand River Baptist Association’s Purpose- “To mutually and prayerfully support, encourage and challenge one another as churches to exalt Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, to edify and equip His disciples to serve him and one another, and to evangelize those who have yet to come to know Him personally.” Matthew 28:19-20

“My Earthly Dad”

With these three words, "Dear Heavenly Father," I begin my every prayer,

But the man I see While on bended knee

Is always my earthly dad. He is the image

Of the Father divine Reflecting the nature of God,

For his love and care And the faith he shared

Pointed me to my Father above.

Father’s Day- June 21, 2015

Remember to pray for NGR/HBA Youth Camp– June 22-26 at Grand Oaks

Pray for the churches who are having VBS as they minister to children and their families

In This Issue DOM Report 2 WMU Report 2 BSU Report 5 Financial Report 7 Church Reports 6 Birthday & Anniversary 3 Men’s Breakfast 3 Bookstore Sale 3 Camp News 3 Cancer Care 5 Sparrow Ministry 8-9 Grand Oaks Camp 10-11

Director of Mission’s E.J. Barnes

Ministry Assistant Debbie Dickinson

BSU Director Diann Barnes

BSU Assistant

Christiana Boatright

Alpha

Edinburg* Gallatin

Galt

Jameson Jamesport

Laredo

Lineville Medicine Valley

Mercer

Modena* Princeton*

Ravanna

Rural Dale Salem

Shelburne

Spickard Tenth Street

Trenton First*

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“Pray without ceasing” 1 Thessalonians 5:17

REMEMBER:

˃ The Canada Mission Trip (White Dog Reserve) May 29-June 6

˃ Crossover Columbus, Ohio (“For Columbus” Collegiate Evangelism Event,

(which includes our BSU team) June 7-13

˃ SBC Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio, June 16-17

˃ Super Summer at Hannibal La Grange University, which includes our Summer Missionaries June 14-19

˃ Grand Oaks NGR/HBA Youh Camp June 21-26

˃ Fathers on Father’s Day June 21

˃ mb125 Pastor’s Conference at Branson on June 24-27

˃ Other Association Events

I want to thank the churches who participated in the Jean and Nellie Osborn Associational Offering in May, and for those who committed to do so in June.

Please keep our Association in prayer as we deal with our financial challenges and the effects they have on the DOM position in the coming year.

Continue to give thanks in all things and for all things. Let’s stay in the middle of God’s will for His glory and the good of us all!

For His Glory,

E.J. Barnes

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The May 19th WMU associational meeting was called to order with many prayer request. Prayers were offered for the Babb’s, local missionaries, who are coming home in June. Also for Jean Osborn offering being taken this month in the association churches, Vacation Bible Schools and camps being held this summer and for Shelly Sims Haiti mission trip in June.

The main part of the meeting was used to plan next years program and to work on a budget for our mission pro-jects. We are still collecting broken and unused jewelry through June to send to a group in Daisey Missouri. We met them at Mission Celebration meeting in April. They make and sell jewelry and use the money for mission work in El Salvador. They use all kinds of jewelry and “repurpose” them into beautiful creations. Look through your jewelry box and bring any old beads, broken jewelry and unused jewelry. They take these and make amazing items for sale. Virginia Crumpacker gave the devotional from Acts 6:8 and Acts 7:59-60. Acts 6:8—Stephen, the man of full of faith and the Holy Spirit’s power did spectacular miracles among the people. Pray that we have that faith and power. The next meeting is Tuesday, June 16 at 10:30 am. Paul and Lori Babb will be sharing on their mission work. All are invited to attend for this special meeting and join our luncheon.

Shelly Sims NGR WMU Director

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NEW! NEW! NEW! NEW!

Solar LED Cross– Indoor or Outdoor Can be used as a decoration, night light or memorial. 9” tall. $12.00

Veggie Tale Toddler T-Shirts– 4 different styles

“Jesus Calling” Devotional Bible Chocolate Leathersoft Cover

Special Purchase- $20.00 SRP- $59.99

CD’s Karen Peck & New River- “Pray Now” - $11.90

Greater Vision- “As We Speak”- $11.90 Crabb Family- “Platinum Edition”- $11.90 Carroll Roberson- “Heart & Soul”- $13.60

Several styles of mugs—some in lovely gift boxes

June June June June 3 Tim & Cyndy Munday 3 Rich Neeley 12 Kenny & Judy Wilson 14 Ron & Bobbie Helton 16 Rich & Chris Neeley 21 Garret & Jennifer Trunk

Musical Entertainment, Bake Sale, Guided Tours, Games for Children of All Ages,

Fishing & Outdoor Bar-be-cue (Freewill Offering)

Shelburne Baptist Church

June 20, 2015

8:00 am

All Men Invited

Princeton First Baptist Church is seeking a part time Youth Minister. Please send resumes to the church or you can contact the church at 660-748-3116

Youth Camp- June 22-26, 2015

We have Children’s Camp forms. They

are due at the Mission Center by Friday, June 27th

Children’s Camp- July 27-31, 2015

Ministry NeedMinistry NeedMinistry NeedMinistry Need There is a need for more of the “Golden Hymn-books” at Eastview Nursing Home. If your Sunday School class or group would like to help with purchasing these books– the cost is $15 for each book. If we receive more than they need, we will contribute the rest to Sunnyview. Send your donations to North Grand River Bap-tist Association. On the memo tab of your check write songbook. For questions you can contact Debbie at 359-3897.

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Shelburne Revival

June 11-14 7:00 pm

David Church– Evangelist

June 14– Homecoming Sunday

Pastors Prayer & Fellowship Time

at Pizza Hut 2nd Monday

of each month

Volunteers Needed!

Medicine Valley Community Ministry

needs volunteers to help with the preparation and distribution

of the Food Pantry Ministry

The food is distributed every month on

the 3rd Thursday. The food boxes are put together on the

Tuesday prior to the 3rd Thursday at the

Newton Baptist Chapel

June dates to help with food distribution at Medicine Valley Community Ministry

June 16th– Prepare Boxes at Newtown Baptist Chapel– 9 am to noon

June 18th– Food Distribution

Upcoming Meetings for NGR

June 8th- 7:00 pm Medicine Valley Advisory Committee

June 11-14th

Revival at Shelburne David Church– Evangelist

June 13th– 8:30 am

Cancer Care Information Meeting Continental Breakfast

Contact Debbie if attending

June 14th-19th VBS at Tenth Street

June 15th- 6:00 pm

Budget Planning Meeting All budget requests are to be turned in

By Monday, June 15th

June 16th– 10:30 am Women’s Prayer Luncheon

Paul & Lori Babb missionary speakers NGR Mission Center

June 22– 7:00 pm

Constitution Committee

June 22nd-26th NGR/HBA Youth Camp at Grand Oaks

June 29th– 6:30 pm

NGR Mission’s Committee

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Three children were overheard bragging about their fathers. An investment coun-selor’s son said, “My father makes sixty dollars an hour just sitting at his desk.” A lawyer’s son replied, “My dad talks on the phone for thirty minutes and makes one hundred and twenty-five dollars.” The pastor’s son laughed, “That’s noth-ing! My father preaches for fifteen min-utes, and it takes four men to collect all the money!”

Edward Morris

BLOCK PARTY TRAILER

Call the office and Reserve the trailer Now for your VBS,

Church picnic, or other ministry needs.

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BSU @ NCMC

North Central this past year had approximately 1,800 student body, from 16 counties. 15% of this population came from Grundy Co. while 13% came from each Linn-Livingston and Harrison Baptist Associations, and the other 59% from around the world.

We also had about 30 students from the Kansas City metropolitan area, and approximately 20 from the St. Louis area. In the past 3 years, the BSU has seen 10 college student salvations linked to the ministry, and a heritage in 10 years of 14 students actively engaged in church leadership positions throughout the world. From 2005-2014 BSU has had 23 college students serve in summer missions for Missouri Baptist Convention, and will be assisting 5 college students this summer to be actively engaged in mission work this summer. Our Motto and mission statement for the 10 years I have served as campus missionary has been “Know Him-Make Him Known—Jesus!”. Making disciples among college students is that simple yet profound. Lead them to embrace Jesus as Savior and then teach them to live their lives On Mission for Him wherever He plants them. Please, pray with us. Ask God what your part is in this ministry, and then simply obey. He is Worthy to Receive the Rewards of His Sacrifice—Souls Diann Barnes Campus Missionary

The mighty oak was

once a little nut

That stood its ground.

A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. Proverbs 12:3

Cancer Care Team Ministry Formation

We will host a continental breakfast meeting at 8:30 am on Saturday, June 13th, 2015. The NGR Baptist Association Office will host this event. This organizational meeting will be to discuss formation of training teams for the area and to provide information on team mis-sion and goals. If you are interested in pre-registering for the event please contact Debbie Dickinson at 660-359-3897. If you are unable to attend and would still like to be part of the team or need information please call Debbie, and we will have someone contact you at our ear-liest convenience.

Too often we put people where we have a need- when we really inspire spiritual growth when we place them where God works through them most often.

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Medicine Valley– My wife and I recently toured the Creation Museum located in Northern Kentucky, and close to Cincinnati, Ohio. The two day tour vividly underscores the veracity of the biblical claims of Genesis that God created the universe in a brief period of time rather than gradually evolving by chance over a period of millions or billions of years. We were able to purchase and bring back some excellent materials to be used in our chil-dren and youth ministries, particularly the Celebration Station studies. We continue in prayer concerning the possibilities of a third area-wide revival in the Hum-phreys area. If we determine it is truly God’s will that such an evangelistic crusade be con-ducted, it would be next spring at the earliest to allow adequate time for development and for

prayer support. We continue to pray for additional financial support of the ministries of Medicine Valley Community Ministry, while thanking God for the prayers and financial support we presently receive. Our booth at “Dusty Attic” in Jamesport held its own through the winter months. A small profit margin in April enabled us to transfer a hundred dollars to the General Fund. These funds through the summer and fall will assist in offsetting the nonfood costs of the food pantry. Any contributions of old doors, windows, barn siding, interior trim, old furniture (even scarred and broken) old tools, dishes and etc. will be greatly appreciated. Again, many thanks to all who through their prayers, time, talent, financial gifts and hands-on ministry, give help and encouragement in support of this “mission in your own backyard”. Trenton FBC- The Ra‘s, GA’s and Mission Friends will continue to meet all summer on Sunday evening at 5:00 pm.

FBC Crafty Ladies- Crafty Ladies meet at the First Baptist Church in Trenton each Monday from 1 pm – 3 pm. Our purpose is to provide a welcoming environment for women to come together, not only to do crafts, but to have a time of fellowship, along with a time for devotion and prayer. Although we occasionally assist other groups, members primarily work on individual projects at their own pace. One of the biggest benefits of this group is the input given by our more experienced members when we are working on something we have never done before. Most of us have several projects going on at the same time. Whether it be crocheting prayer shawls, looming hats, scarves, socks, or knitting baby sweaters, making fleece throws or cutting out patterns for a granddaughter's dress, we feel that we are using a gift that God has blessed us with. Although we occasionally make items for our own use, we usually share with someone in need in our community. Members have also made items for the Christmas Shoeboxes, and for the Helping Hands mission project and have also assisted the Wright Memorial Hospital Auxiliary make fleece throws for the infusion room. Anyone who wishes to join us, is always welcome. Since the front doors of the church are usually locked, come in the door on the south of the church building. Go past the office, turn right and follow the sound of voices and laughter.

July Encourager Articles Due

Friday, June 19th

If your church does not have someone to submit information about your church, I would encourage you to do so. If you feel like this is something you would like to do, please let your Pastor know.

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North Grand River Baptist Association 1108 N Main Director of Missions

Trenton, MO 64683 Rev. E.J. Barnes

Fax: 660.359.0200 Ministry Assistant

E-Mail: ngrmission@sbcglobal.net Debbie Dickinson

BSU Telephone– 660.654.0785 BSU Director

DOM’s Office– 660.359.3365 Telephone – 660.359.3897 Diann Barnes

Web Page– www.northgrandriverbaptist.com

Church Giving Church Service Times April 2015 Reports

Monthly Inc.

BSU Inc. SS AM PM Weds.

Alpha $ 302.92 $ 25.00 9:30 10:30 6:30 7:00

Edinburg $ 710.03 $ 78.89 10:00 11:00 6:00 7:00

Gallatin $ 925.65 $ 50.00 9:30 10:40 6:00 7:00

Galt $ 169.00 $ 25.00 10:00 11:00 6:00 7:00

Jameson 9:30 10:30

Jamesport $ 25.00 $ 25.00 9:45 10:45 7:00 6:30

Laredo $ 442.83 9:30 10:30 6:30 6:30

Lineville $ 250.30 $ 83.43 9:45 10:45 6:00 6:00

M. Valley $ 65.02 $ 25.00 9:30 10:30 6:00

Mercer $ 249.27 $ 25.00 9:30 10:30 6:30 6:30

Modena $ 120.68 $ 150.00 10:15 9:00 6:00 6:00

Princeton $ 465.09 $ 50.00 9:40 10:40 7:00 6:00

Ravanna $ 72.31 $ 40.00 9:30 10:45

Rural Dale $ 821.76 $ 75.00 9:45 10:35 7:00 7:00

Salem $ 95.99 $ 25.00 10:00 11:00 6:00

Shelburne $ 805.53 $ 75.00 10:00 10:55 6:00 6:30

Spickard $ 70.00 9:30 10:30

Tenth St. $1,938.88 $ 323.15 9:30 10:30 6:00 7:00

Trenton FB $1,174.34 $ 117.43 9:30 10:40 6:00 6:00

Union $ 278.54 $ 100.00 10:00 11:00 6:00 6:00

Total $8,983.14 $1,292.90 Join any of these churches in worship

Chilli, FBC $ 45.00

MBC $ 460.00

Gilman BC $ 200.00

Milan FBC $ 274.70

April 2015 NGR Account Beginning Balance $7,235.08 Income $13,422.01 Total $20,657.09 Expenses $10,806.89 Ending Balance $9,850.20

Line Items in General Checking Designated Funds $5,749.05 General Fund $4,101.15 Checking Balance Total $9,850.20

NGR October 2014—April 2015 (Does not include designated funds)

Income $77,737.55 Expenses $73,454.38 Difference $4,283.17

Seminary Checking $263.21 Seminary Savings $2,292.99

Benevolent Savings $779.72

NGR Savings $435.80

BSU– April– Income to Expense Beginning Balance $2,321.88 Income $5,269.49 Total $7,591.37 Expenses $2,929.69 Ending Balance $4,661.68 General BSU Fund $2,132.77 Designated BSU Fund $2,528.91

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