November

2019

On Fire With God!!! 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. And the priests could not enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD’s house. When all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD on the temple, they bowed their faces to the ground on the pavement, and worshiped and praised the LORD, saying: “For He is good, for His mercy endures forever.” Matthew 3:11 “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:”

Many of us love an open fireplace. The flickering light, the crackle of fire, the smell of burning wood, the heat on a cold night. God has always had His fireplaces. The burning bush, the brazen altar of the tabernacle, Mount Carmel, and His Pentecost people. The only fireplaces He has today in all the world are the hearts of His people....We are to be filled with the Holy Spirit. The fire of the Holy Spirit is to burn in the fireplaces of our own hearts.” There is nothing more pathetic than a drowsy and lethargic church. When a church loses its fervor for Christ, it ceases to be an organism and becomes merely an organization. lacking the spiritual strength to operate as a true church for God, merely a club operating with programs and procedures. Hebrews 12:29 “Our God is a consuming fire.” He desires to have, and will have a church that is “on fire with His divine presence and power. Fire consumes, it burns out the sinful and unnecessary “stuff” in our lives. Fire purifies, it makes us clean and holy before God. Fire prepares, it makes us tasteful and pleasant to each other. Fire cheers, when we are caught in the cold grip of despair and discouragement, He cheers us on to victory. Fire softens– The Holy Spirit softens the heart of the sinner and he repents. Fire unites -The Holy Spirit brings unity to the people of God. Fire empowers- Acts 1:8 “Ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.” Folks, a church on fire will fast and pray. It will see the need and the value of earnestly seeking God with the whole heart. 1 Corinthians 7:5 That ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; Reward is promised. Matthew 6:17-18 But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly. Here are some examples: • Moses received the Ten Commandments (Exodus 34:28). • Elijah received direction from the Lord (1 Kings 19:8). • Hezekiah received healing for his body. When we are on fire for God, we will respond to the needs of our day with prayer and fasting. A church on fire will be uncomfortable in the World. John 2:15 “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.”

The fire of God burning in the heart will burn away our desire for the things of this world. 2 Timothy 2:4 “No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.” A Church On Fire Will Care For Souls. Jesus wept over Jerusalem because He cared for their souls. Psalms 142:4 “No man cared for my soul.” The early church was on fire Mark 16:20 “And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following.” A church on fire accomplishes great things for God. The power of God is mani-fested in many ways to His glory. People getting saved, people getting right with God, and with each other and we will see prayers answered!!! AMEN! In Christ’s Love, Bro. Frank

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd Dover Baptist Church Music– Neal Darnell

Testimonies Speakers:

Dr. David Henderson Rick Spegal Mike Butler

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4th Immanuel Baptist Church

Music– Larry Mills Testimonies Speakers:

Curtis White Kenny Haddock

Alfred Smith

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5th Eastern Missouri Cowboy Church

Music– Just As I Am Testimonies Speakers:

Ryan Ingram Carl Ulrich

Layman’s Revival Stand Up

For Jesus!!!

Salt River Baptist Association

Time: 6:30 p.m. Nightly

Youth Night

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6th Spencer Creek Baptist Church

Music– “World’s Outcast” Testimonies Speakers: Tony Lovell Paul Meyer Dale Shy

BlessEveryHome.com

MERCY ME

Mercy Me Concert

“I Can Only Imagine”

November 9, 2019

7:00– 10:00 p.m.

1401 Clark Ave

St. Louis, MO 63103

www.joyfmonline.org

A 2020 glance ahead... SRBA Executive Board Meeting– January 2nd Youth Evangelism Conference– January 19th-20th Midwest Leadership Advance– January 21st-23rd MB Collegiate Conference– February 21st-23rd PCCS Family Fun Day– March 14th “Clearly Seeing Christ” Men’s Conference (FRC)- March 21st SRBA Executive Board Meeting– April 2nd P.A.C.T. Community Spring Sing– April 26th Cooperative Program Sunday– April 26th PCCS Fish Fry– May 8th Youth Camp Forms Due– June 8th PCCS Annual Banquet & Auction– June 13th SRBA Executive Board Meeting– July 2nd Youth Camp– July 6th-10th Children’s Camp Forms Due– July 6th Children’s Camp– August 3rd-7th Rheubin L South MMO Emphasis Month– September 2020 Mid-America Crusade for Christ– September 5th-9th MMO Week of Prayer– September 13th-20th SRBA Annual Worship Service– September 16th (Louisiana First Baptist) SRBA Annual Meeting– September 19th PCCS Fish Fry– October 9th Cooperative Program Emphasis Month– October MBC Annual Meeting– October 26th-27th Layman Revival– November 1st-4th HLGU Booster Banquet– November 20th Lottie Moon Emphasis Month– December Annual Pastor & Wife Christmas Appreciation Banquet– December 11th & MUCH MORE… (PLEASE KEEP THESE EVENTS IN YOUR PRAYERS)

January 19th-21st

SOLDIERS FOR CHRIST!

November 2019

Candy Bars Call today to reserve a box for your

business or event.

Box Tops- Traditional Box Tops clips are being phased out of production, but may continue to be found on many products through-out the store. You can still clip and send them to school. Every valid Box Tops clip is worth 10¢. Make sure each one has a clearly visible product acronym and expiration date. Eventually the Box Tops program will become digital-only. Partici-pating brands are starting to change their packaging from a traditional Box Tops clip to the new Box Top label. If you see this label, use the new Box Tops app to scan your receipt. Box Tops are still worth 10¢ each for your school. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to your school's earnings online.

On October 4th, PCCS students and staff enjoyed a field trip to Camp Inlow in Philadelphia, MO. A study of the history of the camp was shared by Bro. Frank “An increasingly significant ministry of Bethel Baptist Association is provided through Camp Inlow near Philadelphia, Missouri. A beautiful 27.6 acre site, was donated in 1945. Camping began in 1946. Through the nearly 74 years of ministry, the vision has remained, and many people come to know Christ every year through camp. Camp Inlow minis-ters to many associations and charity groups who come for summer resident camps. In addition, the churches use the facilities for swimming, parties, picnics, retreats, and other outings. Families of the churches use the camp for recreation. Each year, over 7,000 people-day use of the camp is now recorded. God has provided, through Camp Inlow, one of the finest church camps and church recreational facilities in the state of Missouri. Everyone went on a guided tour of the camp. Many individuals shared their testimonies. Afterwards the students went fishing in the famous Camp Inlow fishing pond. For lunch, pizza, water, soda, and desserts were served. A big thank you to everyone who makes Camp Inlow possible. Students at PCCS are looking forward to attending camp in 2020.

Important Dates: 04– Tuition Due 06– OCC Party 07– Personal Finance Class 12- Teacher’s Meeting 14– Personal Finance Class 18– Board Meeting 22-26-Thanksgiving Break

PCCS Information: Location: 203 E. Maple Address: P.O. Box 96 Curryville, MO 63339 Phone: 573-324-2700 or 573-470-8820 Fax: 573-324-2700 E-mail: pikecountychristian school@yahoo.com Website: www.pikecountychristianschool.com

Mark your calendar for these exciting events: Tuesday Morning Prayer Meetings- Time: 6:30 a.m. Place: Family Resource Center Thursday Morning Prayer Meetings– Time: 6:00 a.m. Place: Rachel’s Restaurant, Elsberry, MO Prayer Gathering for Pike County– Date: Thursday Mornings Time: 6:30 a.m. Place: JJ’s Restaurant 313 Georgia St., Louisiana, MO For more information, call Pastor Bill Maupin at 573-754-6905. Celebrate Recovery Thursday Nights- 7:00 p.m. First Baptist Church 608 S. Carolina Louisiana Old Guy/Young Guy Youth Worship Conference– Date: Saturday, November 2nd Time: 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Cost: $30.00 Place: Hannibal-Lagrange University for more information, go to www.john.francis@hlg.edu SRBA Layman Revival– Date: November 3rd-6th Time: 6:30 p.m. Mercy Me Concert “I Can Only Imagine”- Date: November 9, 2019 Time: 7:00– 10:00 p.m. Address: 1401 Clark Ave St. Louis, MO 63103 For more information, go to www.joyfmonline.org Senior Adult Ministry– Date: November 11th Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Bowling Green Second Baptist Church Young Men’s Bible Study- Date: November 12th Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Friendship Baptist Church Annual Booster Banquet– Date: November 22nd Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Hannibal-LaGrange University Thanksgiving Day– November 28th Remember to give thanks everyday!!! (SRBA office closed Nov. 26th-Dec. 1st for Thanksgiving Break) Pastors’ & Wives’ Appreciation Banquet– December 13th Peno Baptist Church Celebrates 200 years- Date: December 22nd Time: 10:00 a.m. Join us for congrega-tional singing, historical review, and testimonies. Reception to follow! Lighthouse Ministries Dinner & Movie Night– Date: January 10th Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Pike County Christian School Movie: Star 2020 Focus Youth Evangelism Conference– Date: January 19th– 20th Place: Woodcrest Chapel, Colum-bia, MO Cost: $25 For more information, go to www.mobaptist.org/yec 2020 “Clearly Seeing Christ” Men’s Conference– March 21st 2020 Mid-America Crusade for Christ- Dates: September 5th-9th, 2020 Youth Nights– Dates: Sunday Nights Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Place: Eolia Baptist Church Ages: 10 & Up Need Prayer? Call our SRBA prayer directors, Theresa Trower at 573-324-3814 or Eleanore Warner at 573-324-3507. NEED Biblical Counseling? – Call Bro. Kevin Ford at 573-470-1736 Pathway Newspaper- The Pathway is provided FREE through the Cooperative Program giving of your local Missouri Southern Baptist Churches. To subscribe to the printed edition, call 800-736-6227 or subscribe online at mbcpathway.com Church Families- If you have a special event coming up at your church and would like it put in the SRBA newsletter or placed on our website, please get us a flyer. You can send it by mail, e-mail, or just drop it off at the SRBA office. Please have information to us by the third Monday of each month. Lifeway’s 2020 VBS Concrete & Cranes- Building on Jesus shows children the foundation that last. As children explore a world of concrete and cranes rivets and rebar, bulldozers and backhoes, they will learn to build their faith on Jesus as they uncover the truth that He began a good work will be faithful to carry it on to completion. Please keep VBS 2020 in your prayers. DR Mission Teams News: A big thank you to those who served in Annada and Clarksville, Missouri in Mud Out. May God bless you!

Salt River Baptist Association P.O. Box 368 Bowling Green, MO 63334 (Return Service Requested)

Senior Adult Ministry (Ages 55+) Monday, November 11th 6:00 p.m. Bowling Green Second Baptist Church

November Missions: Please go through your cabinets and collect some non-perishable food items to donate to the following outreaches. Your participation is important. Thank you for your generosity.

Angel Wings Program: Phone: 573-242-3261 Address: 20389 Hwy W, Clarksville, MO The Community Food Pantry: Phone: 573-754-2421 Address: 414 Georgia, Louisiana, MO

The Bowling Green Hope Center: Phone: 573-324-6255 Address: 30 North Court, Bowling Green, MO

International Mission Board Family Missions Night

Monday, December 2nd 6:30 p.m. Eolia Baptist Church

Guest Speaker: Mila Ayers Carry In Supper--- Soups & Drinks are provided Come and enjoy the fellowship as we prepare for the

Lottie Moon Christmas offering. For more information,

call Judy Colbert at (573) 754-0710

Mercy Me Concert “I Can Only Imagine” November 9, 2019 7:00– 10:00 p.m. 1401 Clark Ave St. Louis, MO 63103

www.joyfmonline.org

Layman’s Revival November 3rd– 6th 6:30 p.m. Nightly

Please keep our 2020 Crusade in your prayers!!!

Men’s Study What does the Bible

say about men? Date: November 12th

Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Friendship

Baptist Church

Personal Finance Class Thursday Nights 6:30 p.m.

Pike County Christian School 203 East Maple Curryville, MO 63339

2020 Disaster Relief Training March 6th-7th – Connection Point, Raytown

April 3rd-4th – FBC Chillicothe September 11th-12th – Second Baptist, Springfield

October 2nd- 3rd – Canaan Baptist, St. Louis