Northeast

Louisiana

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Association

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Morehouse

Baptist

Association

Churches Connecting for God’s Glory

Baptist Associations 7103 DeSiard Street Monroe LA 71203

Phone: 318.537.9548 Fax: 318.537.9581

Jerry W. Price Associational Missionary

Glenda Suggs Ministry Assistant

Email:

office@nelba.net

jerryprice@nelba.net

Website: www.nelba.net

October 2016

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Annual Meetings planned

for October 3 and 24

Morehouse Annual Meeting

Monday, October 3 6 P.M. Ministry Fair 7 P.M. Worship Service

Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop Message by Richard Gambill, pastor First Baptist Church, Bastrop

Northeast Annual Meeting

Monday, October 24 6 P.M. Ministry Fair 7 P.M. Worship Service College Place Baptist Church, Monroe Message by Keith Manuel, evangelism associate, Louisiana Baptists Be sure to elect your messengers! Only messengers can vote on the business items that are presented. Everyone is invited to attend the Ministry Fairs and Worship Services!

January Bible Study Preview

Tuesday, October 18

9:30 A.M. – 12 NOON

Baptist Associations Center

Annual Church Profiles Needed

The following churches in each association have not submitted their ACP at the time of printing this newsletter:

Northeast Association: Lighthouse, McClendon, Memorial, New Hope, The Crossing, and Hope Alive!

Morehouse Association: Mer Rouge, Riverside, and Twin Oaks.

Please complete your report and return it to the Associations Center or enter it online. Thanks!

Church Planning Guide calendars for 2016–2017 now available

The planning guide calendars for 2016–2017 are now available at the Associations Center. The Northeast Association edition has events for the coming year listed on the calendar. The planning guides are FREE.

Congratulations on your October anniversary!

From the Associational Missionary, Jerry W. Price

� Werner Aswell, education minister ~ 22 years ~ New Chapel Hill, West Monroe

� Ricky Baker, pastor ~ 20 years ~ Grace, Monroe � Bob Chambless, music minister ~ 3 years ~ First, Monroe � Janice Dumas, ministry assistant ~ 4 years ~ Fair Park,

West Monroe � Julie Dupriest, administrative assistant ~ 10 years ~

Granberry Counseling Center, Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home, Monroe

� June Etier, secretary ~ 49 years ~ Highland, West Monroe � Neil Everett, pastor ~ 20 years ~ First, Calhoun � Jean Gianaris, secretary ~ 42 years ~ Ridge Avenue,

West Monroe � Lisa Hartline, children’s director ~ 12 years ~ First, West

Monroe � Darrell Linden, worship leader ~ 2 years ~ Oak Grove,

Eros � Andy Myrick, pastor ~ 2 years ~ Oak Hill, Bastrop � Jodie Naylor, ministry assistant ~ 4 years ~ First, Monroe � Debbie Robertson, assistant to executive pastor/human

resources ~ 18 years ~ First, West Monroe � William Sikes, pastor ~ 2 years ~ Loch Arbor, Monroe � Amy Sistrunk, financial secretary/pastor’s assistant ~

11 years ~ Cedar Crest, West Monroe � Alex Spiers, worship ministry associate ~ 1 year ~ North

Monroe, Monroe � Cindy Taylor, education minister ~ 11 years ~ Highland,

West Monroe � Phillip Thigpen, Thrift Store manager ~ 2 years ~ First,

West Monroe � Vickie Walker, secretary ~ 11 years ~ Bethel, West

Monroe � David Wallace, music minister ~ 14 years ~ Cypress,

West Monroe � Tina Wilkes, secretary ~ 1 year ~ McClendon, West

Monroe

As the fall season rolls around it’s time for our Associational Annual Meetings! Our practice of inviting our ministry partners to showcase opportu-

nities for service will again be offered and celebrated by our local associations. The different entities have agreed to set up a display to express their gratitude to you personally and to tell you about their work. You will be able to observe first-hand the work of our sister associational churches, local ministries, state convention, and others. Please make every effort to attend and bring others with you.

The Ministry Fair will be followed by a brief time of business to elect new officers, vote on the proposed annual budgets, and other miscellaneous business items. All are encouraged to attend the business session; however, each church should elect messengers to vote in the business portion of our meetings.

The Annual Meetings will conclude with a joyful time of worship and fellowship. Keith Manuel, evangelism associate for Louisiana Baptists, will be our preacher for the Northeast meeting and Richard Gambill, pastor of First, Bastrop will preach at the Morehouse meeting. I am anticipating a special word from the Lord as He fills these choice servants with inspirational and challenging messages to lead us into 2017 and beyond. Times and locations for the Annual Meetings are listed on the front of this newsletter. Please plan to join us and celebrate all that God is doing in Northeast Louisiana and Morehouse Baptist Associations! I look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meetings on October 3 and 24!

Morehouse 4 Church Revival offering was donated to local police and sheriff departments! Pictured are: Allen Campbell, Bastrop chief of police; pastors Judd Roark, Andy Myrick and Luther Sanson; Brian Shoemaker, Morehouse sheriff deputy; and Pastor Todd Wooden

Jerusalem honored police, sheriff, and first responders at a recent revival!

Pastor Don White is pictured on the far right.

Churches Connecting

Bosco, Monroe—83rd Homecoming is

planned for October 16 beginning at 10 A.M.

Lunch will follow the service. Heaven’s Echoes will be singing after lunch. All are welcome! New Light, Monroe—Harvest Day is scheduled for October 30. Ben Waites will present a concert at 10 A.M.

followed by a worship service at 11 A.M. with Joey Young bringing the message. A pot luck lunch will be enjoyed after the service. Everyone is invited! Oak Hill, Bastrop—5th Sunday Singing featuring the Sanctuary Quartet is October 30 at 6 P.M. Everyone is invited! Ouachita, West Monroe—Homecoming is set for Sunday, October 23. Pastor Mike Holloway will preach in the morning service at 10:45 A.M. with Ray Mears bringing the evening message at 6 P.M. A tent revival is planned for

October 24–26 at 6 P.M. with a different speaker night-ly. Speakers are Bill Robertson on Monday; Joe Aulds on Tuesday; and Joey Lisemby on Wednesday. The Lisemby family will provide music during the revival. Everyone is invited to attend! Cherry Ridge, Bastrop—Kyle Peters resigned as pastor to accept a position in Texas. Bonita, Bonita—Welcome to Ken Ronaghan who is serving as interim pastor! Cypress, West Monroe—Part-time youth minister needed. Contact Chad Ballard at 318.732.9221 or send resume to 108 Norman Pinton Rd., W. Monroe LA 71292. Bayou Oaks, Monroe—Part-time worship leader needed. Send resume to the church at 298 Joe White Rd., Monroe LA 71203. Ray of Hope Ministry—2 refrigerators are needed. Good used or new would be greatly appreciated. For more details contact Karen Sammons at 318.348.3144.

Positions Available…

Pastor—Northeast: New Chapel Hill, New Hope Morehouse: Bonita, Cherry Ridge Music—Northeast: Agape Bible, Bayou Oaks, Cheniere, Loch Arbor Youth-----Northeast: Agape Bible, Cypress, Highland Pianist: Northeast: Emmanuel, Liberty

Connection Deadline: October 15

R. David Terry Offering

2016 Receipts: $3,047.38 as of September 21, 2016

Balance on Building Loan:

$205,777.33 as of September 21, 2016

Money received goes toward the principal on the building loan. Thank you for giving.

Sandel Drive Mission Endeavor

$2,910.50 as of September 21, 2016

People, Places and Events …

• Great Commission Seminar for Pastors—

October 1 from 8 A.M .– 4 P.M. at First, West Monroe. Featured speaker: Dr. David Uth. Four breakout sessions, lunch and worship. Make lunch reservations by calling 318.487.7255 or emailing allison.weaver@lacollege.edu. Event is FREE.

• Night of Hope Gospel Music event to benefit St. Jude’s Research Hospital—Friday, October 21 at 7 P.M. at North Monroe Baptist Church. Call 318.303.3830 for ticket information. Tickets

include a meal (served from 5:15–6:20 P.M.) Groups include the Talleys, 11th Hour, Bowling Family, Allen Family, and more!

• DivorceCare Support Group, Wednesdays at 6:30 P.M., First, West Monroe in the Special Ministries Room. Contact Kelli DeBord for more information at kdebord@firstwest.cc or call 318.322.5104.

Secretary/Ministry Assistant

Appreciation Day

Tuesday, November 1

8:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Baptist Associations Center

Training, Fellowship, Lunch and Door Prizes

Event is FREE!

Reservations needed by October 27

Call 318.537.9548 or email

office@nelba.net

A special Thank You is extended to all the pastors and ministers of Northeast and Morehouse Baptist associations. You are loved and greatly appreciated for everything you do to serve the Lord and others! October is Pastor/Staff Appreciation Month. Do something special for your pastor and ministers! If you need suggestions, call the Associations Center at 318.537.9548.

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Events to remember ...

June 15

Morehouse Association

October 2016 1 Great Commission Seminar for all Pastors, First, West Monroe 3 Annual Meeting, 6 P.M. Ministry Fair, 7 P.M. Worship Service, Bethel, Bastrop 18 January Bible Study Preview, 9:30 A.M.– 2 NOON, Associations Center

November 2016 1 Secretary/Ministry Assistant Appreciation Day, 8:30 A.M. – 1 P.M., Associations Center. Reserva- tions needed by October 27. 3 Executive Board Meeting, 7 P.M., Associations Center 7 M–Night, 7 P.M., Faith, Bastrop 11 Veterans Day 24 Thanksgiving. Associations Center closed Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25.

Northeast Association

October 2016 1 Great Commission Seminar for all Pastors, First, West Monroe 13 Retired Ministers Fellowship, 11:15 A.M., Catfish Cabin, Monroe 17 Pastor/Staff Fellowship, 11:30 A.M., Fair Park, West Monroe 18 January Bible Study Preview, 9:30 A.M.– 2 NOON, Associations Center 24 Annual Meeting, 6 P.M. Ministry Fair, 7 P.M. Worship Service, College Place, Monroe

November 2016 1 Secretary/Ministry Assistant Appreciation Day, 8:30 A.M. – 1 P.M., Associations Center. Reserva- tions needed by October 27. 10 Retired Ministers Fellowship, 11:15 A.M., Catfish Cabin, Monroe 11 Veterans Day 24 Thanksgiving. Associations Center closed Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25.

Louisiana Baptist Convention

October 2016

October is Pastor/Staff Appreciation Month 1 Great Commission Seminar for all Pastors, First, West Monroe 14-15 Ministers’ Wives Retreat, Tall Timbers 18 Louisiana Missionary Parents’ Fellowship, Baptist Building 18 Sr. Adult PraiseFest, North

November 2016 4-5 Baptist Nurses Fellowship Retreat, Tall Timbers 6 Disaster Relief Appreciation Day 7 Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer 11 Veterans Day 14 Pre-Convention Executive Board Meeting, Calvary, Alexandria 14-15 Louisiana Baptist Convention, Calvary, Alexandria 20-21 Youth Evangelism Celebration, Cajundome, Lafayette 24 Thanksgiving.

October

• Annual Meetings

• Pastor Appreciation Month

• January Bible Study Preview

• Great Commission Seminar for Pastors

• ACPs overdue!

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